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With empty buildings dotting Parksville Qualicum Beach and homelessness on the rise in the face of a one per cent vacancy rate, many residents are asking why these spaces can’t be turned into a housing facility. Both the old Parksville elementary school on Stanford Avenue and former YAM building on Alberni Highway have been deserted for many months or years. On a blustery Tuesday evening, a standing-room-only crowd of about 150 people came to the Quality Resort Bayside to hear from a panel of four local experts on homelessness and share ideas about how to address the issue. Renate Sutherland, the co-chair of We need you as the the Oceanside Task Force on Homecommunity to tell the politicians this is what we lessness and SOS executive director, said it’s not that easy. need here in Parksville A shelter, she said, is more than SHARON WELCH just four walls and a roof. “I don’t know about you but if I’m going to live somewhere I’d like my own bedroom… it needs laundry facilities, it needs kitchen facilities, it needs all kinds of things. I so appreciate that we just want to get this done, but we want to do it in a way that’s respectful. And we want to do it in a way where people are going to feel safe, respected and it’s going to allow for us to not just meet the needs of folks coming off the street today, but folks as they move through the continuum where they are ready to have more independence.” Some people at the meeting voiced frustrations. At least one person said: “it is that easy!” and another suggested people currently living in tents likely wouldn’t care if they had their own bedroom. Residents and experts alike did agree that some form of social housing was in order. “It’s not enough for us agencies to say ‘this is what we need.’ We need you as the community to tell the politicians this is what we need here in Parksville,” said Forward House executive director Sharon Welch. See COUNTERING THE NIMBYS, page A23
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The Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA) says it is feeling elf-ish this year and is spreading the Christmas spirit with three promotions designed to bring more joy and sparkle to the downtown Business Improvement Area. New this year is the Parksville Downtown Christmas Light-up which kicks off “The Season in the City.” At 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Nov. 26) Mayor Marc Lefebvre will flip the switch to illuminate the giant sequoia tree at the east end of Morison Avenue. The public is invited to sing carols with the Craig Bay Choristers and enjoy hot chocolate and other treats. (Motorists are advised that the east end of Morison will be closed to through traffic from 4:30 p.m. until the event ends.) Another new event for Parksville Downtown is Shop The Neighbourhood, Sat. Nov. 28. This national promotion initiated by Yellow Pages provides Canadians with a local shopping alternative on the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. More than 8,000 businesses and 400 business associations across Canada have registered. “North Pole-apalooza” is back for its second year. Shoppers can enter until Dec. 20 to win a huge Gotta Love Downtown gift basket, brimming with treats and surprises from the 38 participating businesses that have a decorated North Pole on their premises. For more information, contact PDBA at 250-248-8079 or e-mail: info@parksvillebia.com. — NEWS Staff/PDBA news release
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QB woman turns to food bank Former personal trainer lost everything after life changing car accident CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com
Hunger doesn’t discriminate. Virtually anybody can fall victim to food insecurity — and according to Food Banks Canada more than 850,000 people turn to food banks each month, a number that’s been on the rise since 2008. Food bank clients come from all walks of life, Salvation Army manager Lisa Clason told The NEWS from the bustling operation Thursday afternoon as volunteers made themselves busy sorting cans and stocking shelves the way you might imagine Santa’s elves would be working the night before Christmas. Clason said she sees seniors outliving their retirement plan, burly young men who have lost good paying jobs in Alberta, working mothers who can’t make ends meet on minimum wage, homeless people suffering severely from mental health issues and teenagers who have fled home for unknown reasons among the multitude of people who walk through the doors. Occasionally, people from wealthier ends of town, who have been forced by unforeseen circumstances, will also seek reprieve at the Salvation Army. Clason said most people are just one I ran 15 kilometres every morning, taught three core pay cheque away from needing their fitness classes a day, did up to 2,000 squats a day services. and all of a sudden I’m Parksville’s Salin a wheelchair vation Army food ruth sabourin bank mimics a small grocery store lined with aisles of non perishable goods: cans of beans, bags of Vector, instant oatmeal, corn, even baby food and dog kibbles. Clients are given a certain number of points each month (determined by an individual’s situation including how many people live in one household) and encouraged to “shop” the food bank with the help of a Salvation Army volunteer. At first glance, Ruth Sabourin
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looks anything but destitute wearing a turquoise Billabong zip-up hoodie bringing out her crystal blue eyes. Casually, her wavy blonde hair is pulled back into a low hanging ponytail. The 36-year-old Qualicum Beach woman is seemingly full of life and energy. A year and a half ago she was at the top of her career as a personal trainer. Sabourin ran a fitness business, affectionally called Ruthless Fitness, contracting out to the City of Nanaimo for more than 15 years. “I was as fit as I could be,” she recalled. “I ran 15 kilometres every morning, taught three core fitness classes a day, did up to 2,000 squats a day and all of a sudden I’m in a wheelchair.” Tucked beneath the table, Sabourin reaches for an army green cane to help her get up. She leans on it for support as she limps along in what looks like great agony.
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And that was the final straw. “It was the first time I had to utilize the food bank because I didn’t get my pension,” she said. Before the accident, Sabourin volunteered with the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign, helped organize school toy drives and always donated to charity. Every year, she would find a family in-need in the community and her entire fitness class would contribute to a Christmas hamper she would secretly drop off. “It took me a long time to swallow my pride and just accept the help because I’ve never had to ask for help. I’ve worked for major companies since I was 16 years old. I always had a really good paying job.” she said. “So the fact that I had to ask for help when I was the one doing the helping for so long was really hard to do, but I felt so welcomed and so supported walking into that food bank. Their volunteers are incredible people.” Sabourin said every month she contemplated going into the food bank and every month she talked herself out of it. She admits she
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TOWN TIDINGS What You Spend in Town Volunteer Vacancy for Airport Public Information Meeting The Town of Qualicum Beach is currently seeking an Waterfront Master Plan Dec 1st Stays in Town interested individual to serve as a Member at Large on the Qualicum Beach Airport Users Committee (QBAUC). The Committee will meet to discuss and consult, in a cooperative spirit, on airport related matters that may include, but not be limited to (a) Airport plans, operations, activities, facilities and services to ensure maximum coordination and both safe and consistent service standards; and (b) the Airport’s short, medium and long-term plans to develop and improve the airport with a view on providing an efficient and well maintained airport facility and service for the residents of, and visitors to, the Qualicum Beach area. Appointments are on a volunteer basis and members serve without remuneration. The Committee will meet three times a year on the first Wednesday of October, February and May, with additional special meetings taking place as required. The detailed criteria for the Qualicum Beach Airport Users Committee may be obtained at the Town of Qualicum Beach Municipal Office (address below) or from our website www.qualicumbeach.com. In order to be considered, please submit a letter with a brief resume no later than December 31st, 2015 to: Heather Svensen, Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach, PO Box 130, 201-660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach, V9K1S7, Fax: 250.752.1243 Email: hsvensen@qualicumbeach.com
Thank you for Donations Thank you to everyone that donated for the Qualicum Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Annual Food Drive for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Donations continue to be accepted in the Town Hall Foyer or at the QB Fire Hall. Your generosity made a difference for those less fortunate this season.
Christmas Tree Pick Up On Saturday, January 2nd, 2016, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm volunteers from the KSS Dry Grad Committee and Council members will be driving the streets of Qualicum Beach fundraising and picking up discarded Christmas trees. To contribute, please leave your tree, along with you bottles, cans or monetary donation for pickup at the end of your driveway before 9am. You may also drop your tree and donation at the Town Public Works Yard located at the corner of Fern Road and Berwick Road East.
Town Office Holiday Hours: Closed on December 24th, December 25th & January 1st. Open 9am to Noon on December 31st.
Please join Town staff and Council on Tuesday, December1st at 7:00pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for a Public Information Meeting on Phase 1 of the Waterfront Master Plan (WMP). There will be a final presentation of the Phase 1 report by the consultants, SNC-Lavalin Inc., and a presentation from Town staff on the upcoming Phase 2 of the project.
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The WMP Phase 1 (Coastal Processes and Assessment Report) is available for public review and comment. The report assembles detailed science-based information on the waterfront coastal processes, including water levels, tides, storm surges, waves and currents and the resulting effects and implications to the waterfront area. The Phase 1 report, including six appendices, is available for download on the Town of Qualicum Beach website and a printed copy of the report is available for review at Town Hall. Phase 2 of the WMP will develop strategies for a sustainable waterfront that is resilient to climate change impacts. The second phase will emphasize public consultation in planning for a shoreline that sustains the ecological integrity of the foreshore, maintains the beach, protects infrastructure, and prepares the community for climate change and rising sea levels. What: Waterfront Master Plan Phase 1-Public Information Meeting When: Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Where: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street
2016 Dog Tags 2016 dog tags will be available at the Town Hall in December. Until January 31st, 2016, a discounted rate of $20 for spayed and neutered dogs, and $40 for unspayed and unneutered dogs applies (a partial rebate is available after spaying or neutering). Bylaw No 649 requires that owners license every dog over the age of 8 weeks in the Town of Qualicum Beach.
2016 Business Licences Every person and or company conducting business within the Town boundaries must have a valid business licence. The fees vary; however, the fee for the majority of businesses is $110 for the calendar year. For an Inter-Community Business Licence, pay an additional $150 for the same term. Visit www.qualicumbeach.com for an application
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The Town of Qualicum Beach, Downtown Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce encourage residents, to shop, dine and explore locally. The businesses in Town support many of our local organizations, services clubs, neighbourhood associations, fundraisers and community events. Here is why shopping locally pays off: - Every dollar spent at one local business stays in Town a little longer as profit for other local businesses - Every dollar spent locally also furthers the possibility that some of our unique businesses will grow and expand - Local businesses that expand can create jobs at all pay levels - Local owners and employees often have more knowledge and expertise offering specialized products and services creating superior customer service We encourage resident to rediscover our local stores and we thank you for supporting our local businesses.
Be Prepared for an Emergency With winter quickly approaching it’s a good time of the year to review your emergency plan with your family and update information such as contact numbers or medications. Check supplies in your emergency and first aid kits (including home, car, workplace, and school kits) to replace any depleted or expired items. For more information on preparing yourself and your family for an emergency contact the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at 250.752.6232
2016 Garbage Collection Schedules Coming Soon 2016 Garbage, Green Bin, and Recycling Schedules will be delivered to your mailboxes in December. You can print your own by visiting www.qualicumbeach.com and clicking on “Recollect Garbage and Recycling Services” at the bottom of the page. Sign up for a customized reminder via phone, email, calendar notice and/or Twitter.
No Dumping Garden Refuse Please note that disposing of garden refuse on public and/or private property is a violation and carries a fine of $100.00. Garden refuse may be taken to the RDN Transfer Station located at 860 Church Road, Parksville. Please telephone 250.248.5254 for rates, etc.
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WINTER CRAFT FAIR, November 27th – 29th QB Civic Centre CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, December 13 th & 20th Community Hall VICTORIA SYMPHONY, December 14th QB Civic Centre
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The record hot dry weather this year is affecting many things, including local salmon smolt numbers. The Mid-Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES) has done a lot of restoration and studies of local waterways, and their recent 16-page report on smolt counts in Parksville’s Shelly Creek hides some good news. “The smolt production in Shelly Creek is still very good, but the report shows that we still have to be careful and there’s lots more to be done,” said report author Barb Riordan, a MVIHES volunteer with a background in biology. A total of 1,708 fish were captured in a “V-weir” trap over five weeks in April and May, of which 1,247 were coho smolt. No trout were caught, though cutthroat and rainbow were seen in previous counts. This year’s count found about a sixth the smolt of the last count in 2013, and the least by far of the four counts done to date. MVIHES project coordinator Faye Smith said the numbers were low due to the record warm dry weather early this year, but all indications are that the creek is an increasingly important overwintering location for salmon. The organization has been observing and working on the small creek, which runs through the southeast corner of Parksville and empties into the Englishman River, since at least 1999 when they did their first formal assessment. A repeat of that assessment in 2014 found “concerning results,” including half as many pools, less cover for fish and a lot of erosion and sediment issues, according to the MVIHES website.
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Salmon smolt were caught, measured and released in Shelly Creek this summer to study the health of the waterway.
Based on the study they received a $47,000 grant from the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, which Smith said they were able to double with various other matching grants. This summer MVIHES and various partners, including the City of Parksville and Regional District of Nanaimo, did some major restoration to clean and stabilize the creek for fish passage. Riordan said beaver dams were another factor in this year’s low count, trapping smolt in the high reaches after the warm dry spring dropped water levels early. “Dead and distressed smolt were observed behind two beaver dams at the time of trap retrieval,” Riordan said, suggesting something would have to be done, like installing pipes to allow fish access.
The count may also have been done too late, the report says, pointing to water temperatures of 8.5 C or warmer being key, which Shelly Creek reached three weeks before the count. “The impressive results of this count may be hidden,” Smith admitted about the low numbers, explaining the existence of the smolt at all was impressive under the poor conditions, highlighting the importance of the creek to the salmon life-cycle. Riordan’s report concludes that “Shelly Creek remains an important waterbody for trout and coho salmon and should be protected from the impacts of development and urbanization,” calling for another count in 2016. Smith said their goal now is to find the funding and partners for a much larger, three-year restoration project. Visit www.mvihes.bc.ca for more information.
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n overflow crowd jammed the room at The Bayside on Tuesday night, standing room only. It remains to be seen if the interest in issues around homelessness carries that momentum outside that room and turns into something
tangible. Many pieces seem to be in place. The Homelessness Task Force has good leadership and some focus. A strategy — following the principles of a program called Housing First — is in place. It’s not new and has proven successful in other communities. There are team leaders with impressive resumes that include relevant degrees and years of experience. From the outside at least, these leaders do not look like people who are carving out a niche so they can draw a paycheque. They do not talk like people who are interested in dragging this issue through more and more studies and meetings and discussions with ‘stakeholders’. These leaders know the latest in the fight against homelessness, both the theories and the boots-on-the-ground realities. They are face-to-face with clients most every day. They are acutely aware of the challenges faced by those who need shelter or are one more turn of bad luck/bad decision from living on the street. The 150 people who jammed that room Tuesday night were from all walks of life. There were business owners, teenagers and residents of all ages and backgrounds. There were also some local politicians at the back of the room and representatives of both our MLA and MP. The consensus? Parksville Qualicum Beach has most of the pieces in place for a shelter that would not only keep people safe, warm and dry, but help them move forward, possibly get many off the treadmill of a meagre taxpayer-funded existence. The people in that room Tuesday and the experts who are in place cannot really do what is left to be done. It’s bricks and mortar time. It’s time for all levels of government to step in and provide a place — with operating funds — where these good people can do their good work. It’s time to get specific. What about the old Parksville Elementary School? What about the number of premises vacated by Island Health when so many services were amalgamated at the Oceanside Health Centre? It’s up to the people in that room Tuesday night to keep the pressure on government. It’s also up to them to fight NIMBY-ism on locations with facts. But really, it’s time for mayors, regional district directors, MLA Michelle Stilwell and MP Gord Johns to come up with funding for a facility and operating costs. The people and the social services providers have done their part and are ready for the next step. — Editorial by John Harding
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Honest, fair Harper I would like to say how much I appreciate your publishing Gerald Hall’s letter (The NEWS, Nov. 17). Stephen Harper was the most decent, honest, fair, prime minister we have had in 25 years. He served Canada and the world in an exemplary fashion for 10 years. He was an honest family man. The senator scandal was a system he inherited and in addition was a big fuss about a small amount of money. I could not understand why the ‘Stop Harper’ signs went up around the Island. They are just embarrassing. I cringe when I take my visitors out and they see those signs and think Islanders are ignorant. I would like to see these removed. Not only are they embarrassing, it is illegal to deface traffic signs. Now we have a spoiled child in charge of the country who got in on sex appeal and futile irrelevant promises. Who in Canada wants to bring in unscreened foreign settlers? Who believes we need more infrastructure spending? All infrastructure needs were taken care of by Harper’s government. Who wants to leave a huge debt for our children, just as the first Trudeau left for us (unpaid to this day)? And why should we start another fighter jet purchase order when the current one is well underway and will no doubt cost billions to cancel at this time? Christine Kemp Qualicum Beach
Dangerous refugees I think most Canadians feel great sympathy for Syrian refugees, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s compassion for their plight does him credit. However, has he really thought about how best to help them? Bear in mind that most of the refugees he is anxious to help by bringing them here are poor, with few skills and no — or very little — English or French. The educated and wealthy needed no financial help to relocate and have already left. Moreover, these refugees have lived in a hot climate all their lives and he is proposing to bring them to a cold country in the middle of winter. The number he has decided — 25,000 — appears to be arbitrary, designed perhaps
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to make the world aware of what a compassionate country Canada is. There has been no debate or discussion as is appropriate in a democracy. Canada has a problem with homelessness already; if we are unable to provide enough homes for our own citizens, how does he propose to find adequate shelter for 25,000 more people? Even with rigorous scrutiny, extremists manage to mix with genuine refugees; the most recent example resulting in the tragic violence in Paris. The time frame he has announced, to bring so many here by the end of the year, is not long enough for even the most superficial screening, making it virtually certain violent extremists will be in Canada by 2016. Trudeau has a difficult choice. He either faces the accusation that he reneges on campaign promises, or he insists on putting the lives of Canadians in jeopardy. Louise ALLix Parksville
give truDeau time Before the federal election, desperate letters from Conservative supporters were flooding in to attack the other parties’ platforms and promote doubt and fear about the future. Now it’s over and the letters are still coming of the “I told you so” variety. I didn’t vote for Justin Trudeau, but I am prepared to let him stand or fall on his promises. The Liberals’ platform was abundantly clear and if anyone that voted for them doesn’t have the stomach for it then they should have voted for somebody else. Stephen Harper’s “win at all costs” approach to campaigning failed to provide any reassurance of trust in his so-called leadership. CBC interviewed university and college students across the country prior to the election. One of the questions was “What makes a good leader?” The answer that stands out in my mind was a young woman in the Maritimes who said: “Someone who can put their ego and partisan politics aside (and do what is right for their country).” Harper doesn’t measure up on that score and even got a failing grade on election promises kept from a lot of his own conservative voters and party members as well as the public at large. At least Trudeau is starting on fulfilling his promises immediately, unlike Harper who, when first
elected to government, took approximately 24 hours after his wonderful “Accountability Speech” to prove that it was mostly just a sham. For the panic artists (and I’m related to one) there are refugees that have been languishing in UN camps for months, or even years in some cases, so let them come (estimates of cost $200-250 million.) They’ve all been vetted already. Surely 25,000 out of hundreds of thousands is something that caring and compassionate Canada can manage, on all levels. As for legalizing marijuana, somewhere down the road, getting it out of the hands of criminals can only be good. For, the states that have already legalized it, not only is it bringing in huge tax revenues, removing the burden of policing it saves money too. Besides the obvious extensive medicinal benefits of this drug, the monies can then be used where they’re needed most, such as health care, the sadly neglected needs of our indigenous peoples and the deteriorating infrastructure of our more populous areas. The election is over. Don’t panic and let the new government show what it can do. miKe hughes Parksville
great Kss ceremony Thanks to all the staff and students at Kwalikum Secondary for the emotional and moving Remembrance Day ceremony, it brought back sad memories. The video showed the church being bombed and burned in Pashendaele, where my sister Annie (deceased) a few months previously had her Holy communion. We saw paratroopers being shot down in mid-air who had come to save us, and viewed many more horrible events, something that no child should have to remember or live with. Heartfelt thanks to all the students and the respect they showed during the ceremony. I am so proud of you all. I wish I could thank you in person. All was not lost in vain. I am a Flanders Second World War civilian survivor. A special thanks to Ingrid DeBoer for inviting me and escorting me safely home. YVonne sterCKx Qualicum Beach
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Join us on Morison Ave. as Mayor Marc Lefebvre illuminates the giant Sequoia tree to kick off the Season in the City. Sing carols with the Craig Bay Choristers and enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn courtesy of Coastal Community Credit Union.
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To Dec 11. 10am-4:30pm, 122 Fern Rd. W., The Old 6pm, 133 McMillan St, School House Arts Ctre. Mid Parksville. Ina Griet RaatzIs. Floral Design ClubNorth has Pole-apolooza! Participating Businesses von Hirschhausen presents. Rock a Bear Baby VILLAGE VOICES Island Ink and TonerBEES Cha Cha Java Quality Foods GRANDMOTHERS MASON created artistically decorated How it works, how to boost Shades of Green Scotiabank Timberlake-Jones Engineering Suds and Duds Laundromat 2-3pm, Cultivate Garden CONCERT Infinity Gifts Pacific& Brimm blossoms ‘n such Dairy Queen Naturally Mellow TO GRANDMOTHERS trees & wreaths. Silent aucit & why curiosity & female Coldwell Banker Feet Street Sexessories The Jungle Drawer Bosleys Gift, 609 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. “Music Lead The Way” tion proceeds to localClose to You LadiesCHRISTMAS Coastal Community Credit Union Mi by Kiyo Salon Home Hardware Marlin Travel Fashions thinking are essential for it. Oceanside Animal Hospital Coastal Community Insurance Mystic Lotus PQB News Oceanside Clothing Learn to attract benefi cial at 2:30pm, Knox United charities. 50 paintings by $10. Rhonda Roy, 250-248EXTRAVAGANZA McLane and MacAulay Notaries Soak Essentials Marketplace Oceanside Stylist Lesleys Esthetics Westland Insurance mason bees. Shirley Eppler, Church, 345 Pym St, PV. $15, The Beach Club Resort Mercedes Lane Flowers by the Sea Island Lock Carlson Wagonlit Travel your favourite local artists, 8185, rhonda@mcmillanNov 27 & 28 (10am-4pm), 250-248-0093, info@ $10/student, 12 & under/ canvases donated by OPUS artscentre.com Quality Resort Bayside, cultivategarden.com, www. FREE. Tickets/Mulberry Bush Art Supplies auctioned at Dogwood St. Parksville. cultivategarden.com or at the door. Special guests PARKSVILLE $50+ each. Corinne James, FREE. Crafts, jewellery, hostTimbre from Port Alberni. 250-752-6133. www. DOWNTOWN ess gifts, baking, preserves FREE SKATE/RENTALS theoldschoolhouse.org, CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP etc. All proceeds to the 2-3:30pm, OS Place Arena, FREE FAMILY qbtosh@shaw.ca 6pm, Mayor Marc Lefebvre Stephen Lewis Foundation. 830 W. Is. Hwy, Parksville. SKATE & RENTALS will flip the switch to ilCOOMBS 12:15-1:45 pm, to Dec 13, PRESCHOOL STORIES Courtesy of Parksville luminate the giant sequoia Coastal Community Credit OS Place Arena, Courtesy of OLD TIME FIDDLERS 10:30-11-am, last session, tree, east end of Morison Union. RDN, Rec & Parks PV Lions & Save-on-Foods. 7:30pm, Rotary House, 211 PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave Ave. Public is invited to 250-248-3252, recparks@ Children with adult, 19 Fern Ave./Beach, QBeach. E. Songs, stories, rhymes. sing carols with the Craig rdn.bc.ca, www.rdn.bc.ca/ years+. www.rdn.bc.ca/ Every Thurs. dance or listen; 18mo-5yrs with caregiver. Bay Choristers, enjoy hot recreation. recreation. all ages; $3 each/includes 250.248.3841 x4 chocolate & treats. Morison snacks. Bruce Foden, 250will be closed to traffic at QUALICUM BEACH ADVENT EVENSONG MAGICAL NIGHTS 4:30pm. info@parksvillebia. 594-3750. FARMERS MARKET 7-8pm, St. Mark’s Anglican Fri. & Sat., to Dec 19, com, 250-248-8079 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Church, 138 Hoylake Rd W., 5-8:30pm, North Is. Wildlife Way/Memorial. Fresh, local QBeach. Combined choirs Recovery Ctre., 1240 Leffler produce. Mimi@1-844of St. Mark’s & St Anne - St. Rd, Errington. A family 843-7236. qbfmmanager@ Edmund’s Parksville, & St. wildLIGHT experience! By gmail.com. Mark’s hand bell choir. Donation. NIWRA Gift Shop parishadminqb@shawbiz. Open & Wildlife Adoption A ZENTANGLE ca, 250-752-5414. Certificates. wildlife@niwra. CHRISTMAS org, http://www.niwra.org/ 10am-1pm, MAC,133 LOUNGE ONLY TALES FOR McMillan St, Parksville. Open at 12:30 PV LAWN BOWLING Create beautiful treasures, THE TELLING Tues.-Sun. Drop-in events. Mon./ bring your basic class kit. 7:30-9:30pm, MAC, 133 mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./ McMillan St., Parksville. Two Register Jerryann, 250cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./ 287-7471. $40. rhonda@ Women of the Odyssey: With a new BOOK YOUR bridge @1pm/$2 Open to mcmillanartscentre.com Penelope & Nausicaa featurexciting HOLIDAY PARTIES public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. ing Jan Andrews. $12 at the lunch menu. & CATERING door. or Eventbrite.ca Marva WRITING WORKSHOP 250- 954-3930 parksvilleFOR WOMEN lawnbowlingclub.com 250-752-6693 250-594-3221, http:// 10am-2pm, MAC, 133 talesforthetelling.org/index. #3 & #4 180 W. 2nd Avenue QUALICUM BEACH McMillan St, Parksville. html, marva.blackmore@ Qualicum Beach LAWN BOWLING Award winning author gmail.com m Glenna Mageau presentINDOOR GREENS ing. Discover & explore 1-4pm, to Dec 18th, 665 your writing talent in a Jones St. QBeach. No equip. safe learning environment. Low $. 250-752-7286. quaLIVE MUSIC Register, www.glennamlicumbowling@gmail.com 7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. Massage & Esthetics Massage & Esthetics ageau.com, author@glam3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. mamageau.com, 250-927Look Glowing for the Holidays! FOUR ON THE FLOOR. 7963. $35. Rock! 250-752-9111. Look Glowing the Holidays! FacialforSpecial
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ANGELA HENDERSON
Wood heat, smoke dangers Biomass burning is the largest source of particulate matter emissions in B.C. and the most pervasive is smoke from domestic wood heating. One home heating with wood can produce as much pollution as 3,000 homes using natural gas. Wood smoke is present in our blood stream within 60 seconds of inhaling it. Minutes later carbon monoxide can be detected in our blood and benzene in our exhaled breath. From B.C. Air Quality: wood smoke contains tiny particles called particulate matter (PM), and a large array of organic and inorganic compounds — the normal byproducts of wood combustion. It may also contain minute amounts of dioxins and furans and a variety of other proven and suspected carcinogens. Particulate matter that is 2.5 microns or less in diameter, called PM2.5, is small enough to be breathed into the deepest parts of our lungs. It is associated with all sorts of health problems — from a runny nose and coughing, to bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, heart disease and even death. Senior citizens, infants and people who already have lung or heart problems are most at risk, but healthy younger adults and children can also be affected. Please think of your neighbours before lighting that fire. Bill lewin Parksville
thanks for the help, BoWser
A flat tire on a Sunday evening in Bowser was a real eye opener for a first-time visitor from Peru. To Bill and Lee, who were quickly on the scene with tools and kindly advice: thank you. To the older gentleman on his walk to the beach, who assisted with the jack. We did not get your name: thank you. To Bob who was walking with his dogs. He offered and drove the miles with the flat spare to a garage: thank you. To young Rob at D&V Service Super Save gas, who was still at the garage, and who happily stayed late and
checked and filled the spare: thank you. My Peruvian relative remarked in awe of the beautiful scenery and in awe several times of the consideration and help of all of the people. I was grateful that so many in the community assisted us. Thank you. It was also a lesson to check the spare, where not to pull over, to know how to change a tire and to know that your purse at home is not the place to keep your CAA and contact number. Bunnie KirKland Campbell River
palliative Beds long fought for
It was our pleasure to have a tour recently with Jill Gerke, Director of Palliative Beds, Nanaimo and Mid/ Upper Island, of the five palliative beds located at Trillium Lodge, with a separate entrance. It has been a long trek since 2003 of our Oceanside Palliative Caregivers campaigning to bring about the great need of palliative beds in our very senior part of Canada. We started this campaign in 2003 with a presentation to the Provincial Authority Health Board in Victoria of some 30 cases. There has been palliative training for RNs and LPNs, so that there will be a nurse on duty at all times to care for our loved ones, with Dr. Marlene vanderWeyde as the lead palliative physician. We are blessed to have this staff prepared to help us as caregivers, and we have a place to bring our loved ones. Many caregivers have burned out caring for their loved ones at home, and it is so good to have another choice for the family, rather than driving to and from Nanaimo General Hospital and to be near their families. The rooms are spacious with their own bathroom, overhead lift for ease in moving about, sleeper chairs for a family member, soft comforting colours. Each room has a window to view the gardens. There is an extra large room for the families to relax, comfy chairs, microwave, fridge, so that family members can be close by their loved one. We want to thank each and everyone of you that signed the petitions with 4,000 signatures and wrote letters of your life stories to the Health Minister. We know it took a lot of courage
WORSHIP WITH US Sunday, November 29, 2015 -10:00 am Advent 1
Come and celebrate Christmas with us! Advent and Christmas Services move us towards celebration of the birth of our Christ Child, with Knox choir and hand bell choir. The KEN LAVIGNE CHRISTMAS Old Time Radio Roadshow at Knox United Church, December 12, 3:00 pm. Tickets available at Knox U.C. and Mulberry Books in Parksville and Qualicum Beach
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Why fear the refugees?
Re: Tony Markle’s letter about refugees (The NEWS, Nov. 24). Firstly, we cannot compare the homeless in this town to the refugees. Anyone who works with the homeless or has researched this understands it. Homelessness includes mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. Please do some homework on the subject. Secondly, I would like to introduce my parents. They arrived as immigrants from Germany in 1952. They didn’t speak English and were very quiet about it because being German back then was very unpopular. My mom came from what was soon to become East Germany, where the Russians came to their apartment at the end of the war, sexually abused girls and women over the age of about 13 years old and then kicked them out to the street with their suitcases and took their homes. She starved as a child. Her father was killed 10 days before the end of the war. Their’s was a musical family. My parents had no skills when they arrived. They made their way with the help of other Germans in Victoria, paid their way through school, became a teacher and physiotherapist and brought up three decent children who are proud to be Canadian and love this land. They still live down Island and are now in their 80s. There are children and grandchildren. Why do you assume the refugees arriving in our country want anything different than my parents did and are not capable of achieving it in Canada? My parents and tens of thousands like them would have had no opportunities based on your thought process.
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PHOTO SUBMITTED BY MANNA
From left, sisters Zaira and Teegan Walshe drop off 340 pounds of food and other items to Manna Homeless Society representatives Robin Campbell, Royce Taylor, and Andrew Cotton. The sisters collected the donations, instead of candy, while trick-ortreating on Halloween night.
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RBC Dominion Securities (Parksville) presented a cheque for $500 Oct. 28 to the Nanoose Community Services, a registered non-profit society whose mandate is to assist local low-income residents. As they presented the cheque to Deirdre Santesso, NCS Food Bank Coordinator, RBC representatives noted that many employees live in Nanoose Bay and it was their wish that their donations provide assistance to their neighbours. From left: Oliver Sayah, Deirdre Santesso, Marie Cedar and Susan Rowe.
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Parksville Lawn Bowling Club President Ron Davis, left, presents a cheque for $500 to Major Norman Hamelin of the Salvation Army at the lawn bowling club Nov. 19. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club will also host a food drive at the club in December to help augment the shelves of the local food bank.
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Christine Gross, left, Resource Development and Communications Manager for Haven Society, accepts a cheque for $2,392 from Melissa Ross, outgoing president of Orca Running Club in a presentation made earlier this month at Sunrise Ridge Resort. The funds were raised through Orca’s annual Mother’s Day 10K Run and Gross said all the funds would remain in the Parksville community to help clients in need.
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Questions: Please call (250) 947-8242 (Parksville Health Unit) What’s C.A.L.L. Out? Funded by Health Canada’s Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund, CALL Out! is a two year, provincial LGBT2Q+ youth health and wellness promotion project based out of Prism, the Transgender Health Information Program and Youth Addiction & Prevention Services at Vancouver Coastal Health. www.vch.ca/callout
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Rita Paul holds up her bicycle and folding lounge chair, recovered last week after an apparent attempted theft from her Parksville apartment.
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Easy chair, hard crime Would-be thief leaves behind bike chained to chair J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
A bicycle taken from the front of a senior’s apartment proved to be too heavy a load during an aborted theft attempt in Parksville last week. Then again, the problem may have been the sidecar. Rita Paul, who lives in the Lion’s Pioneer Village seniors complex, called the RCMP Nov. 13 when she emerged from her apartment to find her bicycle missing from the walkway outside the front door. Also missing was an outdoor lounge chair, to which she had chained the bike. “My first thought when I
saw it missing was it had to be two people — one carrying the bike and one carrying the chair,” said Paul. As it turned out, the bike and chair combo hadn’t gone far. A newspaper delivery driver spotted them, still chained together, near the street on his way out of the lone driveway into the fenced apartment complex. “He said it wasn’t there when he entered the property, so it’s possible he may have interrupted a theft,” Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said of the carrier. “He notified the detachment and RCMP held the bike for safekeeping.” By the following Monday, Paul again had possession of the bike and a new plan for securing it — in her bedroom. Neither the bike nor the
chair suffered any damage in the incident, and a pair of panniers, or saddlebags, one with an $80 jacket stowed inside, were left apparently untouched, she said. “It’s a good idea to lock up your bike, but it’s best to lock it to something secure,” said Foreman, who noted bike thefts are typically more common in the spring and summer months. Paul, who volunteered with community policing for many years, said she uses the bike to get to her volunteer work at SOS, the Salvation Army and Haven House. “I’m 21 years sober now, but I remember doing that stuff before” she said of the attempted theft. “If they need a bike, I’ll give it to them. But please don’t steal it.”
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Climate justice rally slated aUREn RUVInSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Parksville and area residents are calling on people to “rise up for climate justice” on the eve of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris next week. The Parksville rally is one of more than 2,300 events scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 29, the eve of the Paris summit. People will march all over Canada to send a message to the new government that climate action is a priority. There are at least six other marches scheduled on the Island and more than 2,400 people are registered in Vancouver. “Let’s make this the biggest climate action the world has ever seen, and send a powerful message of hope for our climate in these darkest of times,” pleads a news release. The event starts at 1 p.m. with a rally at the Parksville Community and Conference Cen-
tre. Reported speakers include Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma, St. Edmunds Church Rev. Andrew Twiddy, Qualicum Beach planner Luke Sales, MP Gord Johns and Randy Holmquist of Canadian Electric Vehicles. In a news release, Johns said he would “address the need for greater action to combat climate change while world leaders are gathering at the climate conference in Paris.” The rally will be followed by the walk, starting at 2:30 p.m. It will leave the PCCC heading west on Jensen Ave., to the Alberni Highway, and on to the waterfront boardwalk for a brief ceremony. The walk will be followed by a labyrinth walk and peace dance at the labyrinth at the old hovercraft pad at the end of the beach at 3 p.m., led by Holly Carnegie Letcher and Joanne Sales. For more information or to register, visit www.avaaz.org, click on the “climate march” slide and search “Parksville.”
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After nocking his arrow with single-minded deliberation, Oliver Landry raised his bow, sighted down-range to the distant target, and drew back until his fingertips rested against his right cheek. Taking a steadying pause, Landry released the bowstring and watched intently as the arrow struck the floor and skittered in the general direction of the target stands. Then, without comment, the five-year-old reached for another arrow. Landry was one of about 75 visitors, including families and several other young children, who took advantage of a free open house held by the Arrowsmith Archers’ Club Saturday in Nanoose Bay.
Many of those visitors, like Landry, were trying the sport for the first time, under the guidance of veteran coaches and other club members. “We want to give people an introduction to archery; there are a lot of people who would like to find out what it’s like,” said Rhonda McLellan, the club’s archery coordinator. The Arrowsmith Archers is a volunteer-driven, non-profit club that operates under the umbrella of the Parksville Qualicum Fish & Game Association. Through a rental agreement with the Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp, the club utilizes part of the camp’s large, hangar-like gym to hold shooting sessions from October to June each year. In the summer, club members have access to a pair of outdoor ranges. The club caters to a wide range of participants, from recreational shooters to bow hunters to competitive marksmen. Last season, five Arrowsmith Archers placed
among the top three at the national championships, and the club hopes to qualify a group for the upcoming 2016 B.C. Winter Games. “We’ve got a lot of skilled archers here,” said McLellan. Members must be nine years or older, though younger archers — like Landry — were invited to take part in the open house with pint-sized bows and miniature arrows. Snacks and drinks were provided during the afternoon, and a local Epicure distributor set up a table with $5 of every $20 sale donated to the club as a fundraiser. In addition, outdoors retailer Cabela’s contributed a bow toward a door prize, won by Phoebe Pretty, that included arrows and safety gear donated by Arrowsmith Archers. Annual membership fees are $125 for one person, with additional family members just $50 each. For more info on Arrowsmith Archers, visit www.pqfg.org or e-mail: arrowsmitharchers@shaw.ca.
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The claret and white bands on this 90th anniversary medal are in tribute to The Royal Newfoundland Regiment.
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25 years for TOPS Parksville TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) B.C. 4248 Parksville was formed on Nov. 26, 1990. Several members of another TOPS chapter that met in the evenings wanted to have a chapter that met in the mornings. Thus, the Parksville chapter was formed. The chapter is marking its 25th celebration on Monday, Nov. 30, 10. a.m at its regular chapter meeting. The first Leader was Althera Fraser and the new chapter met in the hall at the Arbutus Mobile Home Park in Parksville. One of the original founding members is still an active member of our chapter. Several other members have maintained long-standing memberships in this
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of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel and the Regiment’s valour and terrible losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. On Nov. 12, Branch 76 President Don Taylor presented a Legion 90th anniversary medal like the one pictured to Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek to recognize the support of the town to the Qualicum Beach Legion. — Submitted by Qualicum Beach Legion
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chapter. The chapter currently meets at the Hall of the St. Anne/St. Edmunds Church on Monday mornings. The weighing-in process starts at 8:30 a.m. and the actual meeting commences at 10 a.m. The group says its members have been successful over the years with weight loss and providing support to people who want to make a lifestyle change. In recent years, the chapter has had the runner-up Queen for British Columbia. This is the woman who has lost the second-most weight to reach her goal weight in the province for that particular year. Currently our chapter has the reigning provincial Queen for British Columbia. — Submitted by TOPS Parksville NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION NO. PL2015-025 Blacktail and Corcan Road Electoral Area ‘H’
Pursuant to Sections 890, 891 and 892 of the Local Government Act we advise you that a Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 6:30 pm at the Lighthouse Community Centre (240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach) concerning the proposed “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.400, 2015” and the Zoning Amendment Application. The application affects the subject properties, as identified on the map below, located in Electoral Area ‘H’. The subject properties are legally described as: Lot A, District Lot 90 and of Block 359, Newcastle District, Plan VIP67156 and Block 1372, Newcastle District. What is the Zoning Amendment about? The applicant proposes to rezone the subject properties from the existing zoning to Rural 1 (RU1), Subdivision District ‘B’ (8.0 ha minimum parcel size) and Resource Management 1 (RM1), Subdivision District ‘A’ (20.0 ha minimum parcel size) under the “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987”, to allow the future subdivision of the subject properties. Where can I get more information?
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The Bethlehem Walk offers a chance to “share in the wonder that is the Christmas story,” according to organizers. Last year 8,631 people passed through the nativity scene and related village atmosphere. “I don’t want to spill too much, it will still basically be the same, but we’re changing some things around,” said coordinator Gail Barbero, promising a familiar evening for those who have visited over the last 22 years, with some modern touches. This year, for example, there will be the traditional carolling on two of the four nights, but on the other nights there will be a new take, with “some young folk involved,” she said teasingly, “so people will have to come twice.”
With real live barn animals, a bustling marketplace, more than 250 people in period costume demonstrating things like ancient baking and blacksmithing, the biblical village provides the complete experience. “Thousands of volunteer hours go into it. It is time consuming, but the time is spread out among a large group of people,” said co-cordinator Barry Neilsen last year. The Bethlehem walk takes place at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street, Dec. 12-15, with doors open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night. There is no charge, but they encourage cash or food donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank. In 2014, visitors contributed multiple van-loads of food and over $16,680 in donations. To help with parking there will be a free shuttle starting at 5:30 p.m. each night from the Wembley Mall. For more information visit www.parksvillebaptist.org or call 250-248-6322.
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“We need you to get behind it and understand having one of these buildings in your neighbourhood isn’t going to make your house prices drop, it’s not going to ruin your neighbourhood. It’s going to make Parksville a better place for more people.” Sutherland added: “If we’re lucky enough to get a piece of land, or if we’re lucky enough to get a landlord who would be willing to sell us a building at a reasonable cost, we need neighbours of that building or land to not go to the city and say ‘I don’t want that building in my backyard.’” Loud applause rippled throughout the audience. Canadian Mental Health Association’s Dwight Holland and Island Crisis Care Society’s Greta Hogan said public transportation, social assistance rates, food security and mental health issues are all visible problems in Parksville Qualicum Beach, intimately linked to homelessness.
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A standing-room-only crowd of 150 people packed a room at The Bayside in Parksville on Tuesday night for a forum about homelessness. Above, from left to right, are panelists Sarah Poole, Sharon Welch and Dwight Holland.
Optimism echoed through the crowd after a 13-year-old girl stood up and asked what young people like herself could do to help. Task Force research coordinator Sarah Poole, who organized the forum, said fundraising, volunteering, joining civic action groups and spreading the word through social media will help. “We absolutely as a com-
munity can end homelessness here,” said Sarah Poole. “But we need to find our own funding opportunities and it needs to come from the community as well as creating a unified front so it can also come from the provincial government.” The forum was moderated by NEWS editor John Harding. The dinner before the forum was sold out (about 100 people).
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B.C. has been asked to take in 3,500 refugees from civil war and terrorist attacks in Syria and Iraq and is ready to do so, Premier Christy Clark says. “The federal government has asked us to welcome 3,500 refugees as part of this, and we’ve said yes, we think we can do that,” Clark said Wednesday. “We’ve set a million dollars aside and the federal government has also said they’re going to restore the resettlement funding that was cut not that long ago. “We are going to fund their children when they go to school, of course, and support them in finding the counselling services, the housing and general settlement services that they need.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau altered his
election commitment to bring 25,000 refugees into Canada by the end of December. He now says it will be 10,000 by the end of the year and 15,000 more by the end of February, 2016. In his mandate letter to Immigration Minister John McCallum, Trudeau said a top priority is to “lead government-wide efforts to resettle 25,000 refugees from Syria in the coming months.” Clark said the number, timing and security screening of refugee claimants is up to Ottawa. ‘I accept their assurances that they can do a very rigorous screening process for everyone that we’re welcoming into the country in the time that they’ve set out for it,” Clark said. “Our job in British Columbia is to welcome them, and to make sure that we as communities and a province do everything that we can to make sure that they get the best possible start, so those refugees can start contributing to our society and be a part of our society, because that’s what they want. And that’s what we need.”
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Local students have been making holiday cards to help students in Guatemala through Aleda Maya for six years. “The money raised from these cards goes directly into our programs with no administration costs,” said Aleda Maya founder Louise Sosa. Students from many schools in District 69, and around the province, hand craft unique Christmas cards that are then sold at stores, craft fairs and other holiday or Fair Trade events, with all of the money going to projects in the Lake Atitlán area. Aleda Maya focuses on the village of Chuk Muk, where the refugees from the village of
Panabaj moved after it was destroyed by a mud slide about 10 years ago. Sosa said the project gives the Canadian students a chance to learn about Developing World issues and how they can make a difference. “Over the years we have been able to make middle school education free for every student in the village,” Sosa said. “The students have also received all their supplies. Card sales fund our garden, nutrition, stove, education and chicken programs. Our focus is sustainability.” The cards each represent a specific project like the $15 garden plant card, the $20 water filter, $25 for a school supply kit and a $35 mini-student sponsorship. This year the cards are available at Winterfest (Nov. 27-29 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre) and Arbutus Fashion in Qualicum Beach. For more information on the local registered charity, visit www.aldeamaya.ca or e-mail Sosa at js0922@telus.net.
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Friday the 13th proved a very luck day for students at Bowser Elementary School. On Nov. 13 the Qualicum Bay Lions donated $2,500 to the Bowser school to fund the school hot lunch program. This program ensures that all of the children receive a good, nutritional hot lunch each day and that no child is allowed to go hungry at this school. The Qualicum Bay Lions Club have funded this program for many years and plan to do so for the foreseeable future. It is the mandate of the Qualicum Bay Lions to help the community in any way that it can with the funds that it raises by means of pancake breakfasts, a weekly meat draw at the local pub, concessions at numerous functions, allowing the public to use the field and/or the buildings for a donation, and by having dinners for Lions before the twice-monthly meetings. Here are but a few of the things that the Qualicum Bay Lions club have supported in the past year or so, in addition to the Bowser School hot lunches: • the Oceanside Food Bank; • Bowser school Funky Friday lunches; • prostate cancer research; • Bowser Legion; • Guide Dogs of Canada; • Lighthouse Community Society; • local citizen after a house fire; • Errington Therapeutic Riding Society; • financial assistance for a family after a tragic loss; • financial support to the local crisis centre; •free tutoring for children of families in need; • two scholarships for local students of $750 each; • the free loan of aids such as walkers, wheelchairs and scooters to seniors in need; • purchase of a chair bed for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox for patients having chemotherapy treatment that takes up to nine hours. Anyone interested in belonging to the Qualicum Bay Lions can call Lion Bert Carter at 250-240–4539. You will get a resounding welcome so come out and see what we are all about. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. — Submitted by Qualicum Bay Lions
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Fiddling around at moonlight madness
Jammers step out for night in the spotlight 10-month drop-in music class still going strong eight years later J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
When musician and teacher Joyce Beaton set out to gauge interest in fiddle lessons in Parksville Qualicum in 2008, she set up a class through the Regional District of Nanaimo. “It turned out there were a lot of people either playing away in their closet, or interested in learning an instrument for the first time,” said Beaton. “We did the 10 weeks, and people didn’t want to stop.” Now christened the Oceanside Jammers, the players are still going strong, meeting each Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Qualicum Community Baptist Church for sessions for all skill levels. Last week, 36 members
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members of the oceanside Jammers perform in the deli at Qualicum Foods during the Qualicum beach Festival of lights on nov. 19.
of the group — mostly fiddlers, but augmented by accordion, banjo, and pipe players, hit the streets for the Moonlight Madness town light-up festivities.
“Our goal is not public performing, it’s more building that repertoire to play with other people,” said Beaton. She and Dave Barta,
her fellow member in the Celtic Chaos ceilidh band, take a unique approach to their lessons. There is no written music; everything is taught
by ear. With a widely divergent skill level among participants, the Thursday sessions are broken down into three parts: beginners, beginners with
some experience, and a general session the final hour open to anyone who wants to, well, jam. “Even now, people come who have never held a fiddle,” said Beaton. “It ranges from that to people who maybe played in school and put it aside for years.” Shannon Cowan of Coombs came to the first Jammers sessions seven years ago with no experience, when her youngest daughter was a year old. Tegan Walshe, now eight, and her 12-year-old sister, Zaira, have not only followed their mother into the jammers, but have gone into formal violin and fiddle training. “They’ve surpassed me already,” Cowan said with a laugh. New jammers are always welcome, said Beaton, and sessions are free, though she and Barta ask for a $2 donation that’s given to the church as a thank-you for the practice space.
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From left, friends robin brewer, Karina Voitchovsky and donna dash have teamed up to host a home-based christmas craft and gift sale saturday, nov. 28.
A group of local women are putting a personal touch to the concept of the craft fair this weekend, when they team up for the Girlfriends Unite Christmas sale at the home of organizer Donna Dash Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “It’s just a group of us who like to do crafts,” said Dash, whose “girlfriends” group of artisans includes Robin Brewer and Karina Voitchovsky. “There’s actually 10
of us making contributions to the sale, including some fashions on consignment.” Dash said she has participated in traditional craft fairs in the past. But she tried some home sales when she lived in Beachcomber and enjoys the more intimate setting of a home sale. “I like the personal aspect of this,” she said. “It’s just more personal than going into a big hall.” The sale takes place on Shop The Neighbourhood Day, a national initiative of Yellow Pages meant to support small businesses. The girlfriends also want to benefit the community, and
will collect non-perishable food and cash donations for the Salvation Army. “We put together a beautiful basket of gift items from the participating artisans,” said Dash. “Anyone who brings in a donation for Salvation Army will have a chance to win that gift basket.” Items on offer include driftwood sculpture, jewelry, paintings, fashions, vintage crafts and a range of holiday-themed decor. The sale takes place at 1058 Pekin Place in Qualicum Beach, in the Eaglecrest neighbourhood. — NEWS Staff and submission by Donna Dash
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Jazz trio next up in art centre series Vocalist Edie Daponte to share jazz, Latin sounds
The jazz and Latin stylings of the Edie Daponte Trio will be on display when The Old School House Music on Sunday program continues Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Daponte’s intimate and dynamic vocal style coupled with her sincere and passionate delivery (in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French) warmly draw her listeners into her enchanting personal journey of respect for the great songwriters of Latin and Jazz standards.
She will be joined for Sunday’s performance by Ron Hadley on piano and Joey Smith on bass. With her sultry tones and soulful performances, Daponte is establishing a reputation within the music scene of Vancouver Island and mainland B.C. Her voice lends itself to a wide range of jazz standards, and a vast stylistic diversity within her performances.” She moves seamlessly from bossa nova to jazz and back again, switching between Portuguese, Spanish and French language numbers effortlessly. In 2015 Edie has followed her 2012 CD, Love
Bossa, a Latin-styled collection sung mainly in Brazilian Portuguese, with the release of Young at Heart, a collection of Edie’s own original material alongside some of her favourite cover tunes. The new CD is a love affair that expresses Edie’s passions — the wild West Coast of Canada, sailing and her personal relationships . Tickets for Sunday’s performance are $16 and may be purchased at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. West in Qualicum Beach. For more information, call 250-7526133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org.
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Parksville’s annual Winterfest Craft Fair moves to a new location this weekend. The celebration of arts, crafts, music, food, fun and prizes — and great Christmas shopping deals — takes place Nov. 27-29 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The fair features live entertainment, a Haggis Hunt for children, complementary beverages and treats, talented artisans and thousands of dollars in hourly giveaways. Thrifty Foods is giving away a $50 smile card every hour.
The festival offers artisans who produce a wide range of high-quality products, from clothing and jewelry to art, clay and metal works, home decor, toys, children’s fashion, gourmet delicacies and gifts. Organizers have added a dining area in front of the stage, so visitors can refuel to local musical entertainment without leaving the venue. Attendance will help support local artisans and a portion of each entrance fee will go to one of three local community groups.
Bring the whole family to the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy a festival and craft fair that will satisfy everyone. Tickets are $4 each. For more information, contact Bobbie Garnons-Williams, event organizer, at 250-240-1233 or winterfestcraftfair@ gmail.com, or visit www.winterfestcraftfair.com. — Submitted by Winterfest
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Jaqueline Ida Flood (Foot) January 3, 1943 to November 17, 2015
A Beautiful Soul is Never Forgotten. Jacquie was taken from us so suddenly and we are left trying to find our way. She was born to Ida and John Foot in Guilford, Surrey, England in 1943. She trained in nursing and immigrated to Canada in 1964 where she eventually worked as an LPN at the Royal Jubilee Hospital (Memorial Pavilion) for many years. She was known to be a hard working nurse who cared deeply for her patients and for her colleagues, many of whom she maintained strong friendships with. Jacquie was a social butterfly, she loved to get to know people and to be involved in her neighbourhood and community. She was the Queen of the Parksville Sand Dollars, previous member of the Sooke Sirens and a current member of the Parksville Pussycats as well as an active member of the Parksville Senior’s Activity Society. Jacquie was predeceased by her mother and father and only just recently by her loving husband of 40+ years, Bob and sadly then her dog Brandon. Her heart was broken but she was finding her way forward. She leaves behind many friends and extended family who she loved so deeply and who meant so much to her. She will be greatly missed by her children Sarah (Pat), Kathy (Rick) and Robert as well as her grandchildren Nicole, Heidi, Leah, Trevor, Ian and Owen (and Karma, Perogie & Harley) to name a few. She will be remembered fondly by all. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Oceanside Urgent Care and Nanaimo General ER and ICU for doing everything that you could. A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations to the SPCA in her name in lieu of flowers.
May 11, 1933 – November 20th, 2015 Ruth MacKenzie was born in Stettler, Alberta in 1933. She attended Stettler School grades 1- 12 and then obtained her RN at the University Hospital in Edmonton. She later obtained her degree in Nursing at McGill University in Montreal. She worked in pediatrics as a charge nurse in both Edmonton and Vancouver. She spent 1.5 years nursing in Innisfail, Alberta followed by six months travelling in Europe. She moved to Vancouver in 1961 and worked at VGH and then at the (then new) BC Children’s Hospital. Ruth retired from nursing in 1988 while living in her apartment in West Vancouver. In the year 2002 she moved to Craig Bay in Parksville on Vancouver Island. Illness began in 2012 and the cancer diagnosis was determined in 2014. Her attitudes during the last couple of years have been stoic and positive. Her death occurred on November 20th, 2015. Ruth was the youngest member of a large family with four boys and four girls. Her parents were a positive and happy couple who enjoyed their family. Her parents retired to Kelowna and later to Vancouver. Ruth also took pride and interest in the lives of her nieces and nephews, and maintained a healthy contact with her many friends. Donations in her name can be made to the organization of your choice. Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date in Craig Bay.
ROSABEL EILIEN STICKLE
Rose Stickle breathed her last at 10:45 pm on November 23 at her home in Errington, BC, while surrounded by family singing, “The Old Rugged Cross�. Among all the tears that flowed, there were smiles when Herb, Rose’s husband, told a daughter on the phone, “The last thing mom heard was singing. We are not sure if she heard the singing today, but the girls have been singing to her for two weeks straight since they arrived. So we are sure that is the last thing she heard!� Rosabel Eilien Reimche,“Rose� was born to Albert and Emma Reimche in Kelowna, B.C. on June 14, 1939. She was the third of eight children, five who survive her including twin Sue along with Ed, Alberta, Darlene and Leo. Rose grew up in British Columbia and Alberta. In July 1962 Rose married Herbert Stickle, and they began their married life in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Five children joined their home over the course of the next 11 years, Susan, Edwin, Barbara, Ann, and Jane. Rose had a lifelong commitment to God and to her church serving with Herb in Canada, India, Bangladesh, USA, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. More recently Rose appreciated the caring fellowship of the Parksville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Music including teaching, leading choirs for youth and adults, and participating through voice and piano, organ, permeated Rose’s life. She loved children homeschooling her own and loving and caring for many more, sometimes taking struggling babies into her home for a time to bring them back to health. For many years she taught preschool and children’s Sabbath School, and piano to children. Rose enjoyed gardening, flowers and hiking in nature. She loved people and enjoyed spending time with friends and neighbours. In 2012, Rose and Herb celebrated 50 years of marriage and service for God around the world in the company of their children, grandchildren and many friends and family members. Rose’s surviving family includes husband, Herb; daughter Susan (David), grandchildren, Justin (Betsy), Janelle and Marquelle; son Edwin (Brit), grandchildren Kari & Bjorn; daughter Barbara (Eric) grandchildren Caity, Chris, Cece, Caroline, Chani, and Channin; daughter Ann; daughter Jane (Hennie) grandchild Esme’. Susan and David’s daughter, 8 month old Rachelle, died September 14, 1992 and Barbara and Eric’s son, 19 year old Conner, died on November 16, 2015. Rose suffered loss in death of sisters, Zella and Edna, and niece Ruth and looked forward with anticipation to the reunion with these dear ones when Jesus returns. Her husband, Herb, her children and their families, her brothers and sisters, as well as many other close relatives and friends look forward to a soon reunion at the coming of the Life Giver, Jesus, Who has conquered death and the grave. It won’t be long now. A memorial service in celebration of Rose’s life will take place on Saturday November 28, 2015 at 3 pm. The Parksville Seventh-day Adventist Church meets in Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville, B.C. where the service will be held. Her friends are welcome to attend this celebration of Rose’s life. The family appreciates the kind care given by all the caregivers, doctors, nurses, and others during the course of her sickness.
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Mom, known as “Dolly� by all who knew her was born on the Island of Curacao in the Dutch West Indies. She is survived by son Tony (Beth), daughter Sharon (Willie) and son Bob; grandchildren Matt, Brittany, Kristy and Justin, and one great grandson Carter. She is also survived by brother Rudy Adama and many nieces and nephews and their families. The family moved to Qualicum Beach and shortly after that she met Norman and were happily married for 55 years until his passing in 2011. After moving to Qualicum Beach mom worked in a local bank while her family operated a bakery in town. She spent most of her life caring for her family as well as volunteering at the Society of Organized Services (S.O.S.) in Parksville for 25 years. After Norman retired, they spent most of their days traveling the Island in search of old farm equipment and antiques. She loved a good garage sale. Mom spent her later years raising canaries and budgies and knitting toques and baby blankets for preemies at Vancouver Children’s Hospital and Jeneece Place in Victoria, as well as lap blankets for local senior homes. Always surrounded by family and friends, mom was always known for doing things her way. As per Dolly’s request, there will be no service.
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The 103rd installment of the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup will have a distinct hometown feel, as two former Ballenas Whalers will be going head to head in Winnipeg. With the Ottawa Redblacks taking on the Edmonton Eskimos this Sunday, two local boys will be playing it out on the biggest stage in the CFL. Andrew Marshall, of Nanoose Bay, and Justin Sorensen, of Parksville, will battle it out with their respective teams to see who will come away Grey Cup champions. “This is the first year we will be guaranteed a Ballenas Whalers alumnus will have his name engraved on the Grey Cup,” Superintendent Rollie Koop, often seen at Whalers home games, said at Tuesday’s School District 69 board meeting. Marshall, who plays defensive lineman and is on the special teams unit as well, graduated from Ballenas in 2008, was drafted in the third round of the CFL expansion draft in 2013 after playing for Simon Fraser University. Sorensen, playing centre on the offensive line for the Eskimos, was a member of the Whalers provincial championship team in 2002 and played his college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Sorensen was a first round pick (fifth overall) by the B.C. Lions in 2008. “It’s incredible,” Whalers coach Jeremy Conn said. “Whaler nation is very proud of them. They were great players for us when they were here and they still stay connected with us. It shows the quality of the football program we have here. Now the only problem is who do I root for on Sunday?” Conn recalls both players during their time at Ballenas, where he coached Marshall and saw Sorensen over the years. “Justin was dominant,” Conn said. “I remember him playing in a seven on seven tournament as a quarterback, that’s the kind of athlete he was in high school. Andrew was the same way; he was such a force for us on defence. Our motto was “Andrew will take care of it” when he was here. Teams stopped running on us because of him, the only way they could ever beat us was to throw the ball.” Koop called it “a tribute to the folks who continue to work in that program, that (it) would be represented on both sides of the ball in that game and that these kids who had a great experience here in Parksville are now photo submitted by edmonton eskimos having an opportunity to compete in professional football at the highest Justin Sorensen (with ball) and the Edmonton Eskimos will battle Andrew Marshall and the Ottawa Redblacks this Sunday for the Grey Cup. Both are former Parksville Ballenas Whalers. level in Canada.”
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Sochi Olympic athlete with local connection is back from retirement and competing at a high level T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com
After a brief retirement from speed skating, Will Dutton has come back and been nothing short of excellent in his World Cup events so far. He won the first World Cup medal of his career last week, bronze in the 500 metre in Calgary Nov. 15, and would go on
to medal in three more races including silvers in two other 500 metre races and gold in the team sprint event. His previous best finish for long-track skating was seventh at the World Sprint Championships in 2014. For Dutton, who hails from Humboldt, Saskatchewan but has family in the Parksville
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one that was made a little easier with the addition of Kevin Crockett as the new sprint coach for Speed Skating Canada. “I found out that he got the job and thought it’s worth a shot to see what could happen,” Dutton said. Maybe I’d be a little faster, maybe I wouldn’t, but I had to try. Obviously, now I’ve shown I’m a competitor and
this is where I want to be.” During his retirement, Dutton had aspirations for a career in carpentry, designing and building backyard ponds to be more specific. While this was in the works, he enrolled in a firefighting program before deciding to give speed skating another shot. See RetiRed, page A38
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wanted it, because I wanted to come up with a strong finish to end the North American string of World Cups and make it four for four.” After his successful start in the World Cup, Dutton has been named to the Speed Skating Canada team that will travel to Europe for the next two World Cup events. The third World Cup event will take place in Inzell, Germany (Dec. 4-6). The fourth World Cup
“It was a shame when Will hung up his skates,” sprint coach Kevin Crockett said. “When you see a guy retire in his prime, I just thought it was an injustice.” After a perfect start to his comeback, Dutton has his eyes on the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “It was pretty crazy,” Dutton said after wrapping up his fourth medal in four races. “I really
event will follow on Dec. 11-13 in Heerenveen, Netherlands. “Hitting back to back podiums feels great,” he said. “But it’s really just about keeping consistency in my preparation. Every race is a new challenge and I’m really happy I’m able to face these challenges and overcome them each time. Every medal has a different story and I think that’s really neat.” — with files from Speed Skating Canada
The Ravensong Breakers swim team was in Saanich to compete in the first ever Bennett Cup against some top quality competition. The Qualicum Beach swim team took to the pool with swimmers from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and as far away as Oregon and Fort McMurray. The Breakers once again showed that the ‘best little swim team in the country’ is always ready to show what they’ve got. Celebrating her 10th birthday in style was Camryn Stannard, who, according to the Canadian Swimming ‘Power Rankings’, comes in as the fastest 10-year-old swimmer in the country. Stannard, who now moves up to the 11 and under category, earned first place in the 100m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 400m individual medley. She also won the Bennett Memorial award for the top 11 and under finisher in the 400m individual medley. Jenna Horton, swimming in her second year, finished second in the 200m butterfly
and is ranked in the Canadian Power Rankings. Jack Confortin finished in first place in the 1,500m freestyle and second in the 400m freestyle. Alex Robert finished third in the 400m freestyle. Tyson Kreiger won the boys 11 and under 1,500m freestyle, Ethan Standard and Jakob Brager both achieved B.C. AAA times at the event. Ben Roberts, Jordyn Shields and Montana Krieger all poster personal best times in some very competitive heats. “It’s a very long season and the swimmers are shaping up well,” said longtime swim coach John Campbell. “As for Camryn’s swims, she’s made a great start to a rewarding swimming career.” Back in the pool, the Breakers head north for the Campbell River Winter Classic, taking place November 29 for novice swimmers. The 13th Annual PCS Christmas Cracker event, taking place December 4-6, will see over 750 competitors from all over Western Canada heading to Saanich Commonwealth Place.
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V6, Auto, Fully Equipped, 200,000kms BLOWOUT $
4,580
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7 Passenger, 4cyl., Auto, Power Group, 130,000kms
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Sport model to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $24,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 2.99% for 96 months equals 416 weekly payments of $68 with a cost of borrowing of $3,116 and a total obligation of $28,114. ≥3.49% purchase
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any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on all new 2015 Jeep models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC,
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driveway
What to look for in a teen’s first car
can prove distracting to the driver, and that distraction can pave the way for an auto accident.
Different drivers need different things out of their vehicles, so a car that might be perfect for adults will not necessarily be the best fit for teen drivers without much experience. The following are a few factors to consider when helping teens find their first car.
Under the Hood Few teens would not light up at the sight of a muscle car awaiting them in the driveway. But cars that accelerate quickly and those with substantial horsepower and high-performance engines may tempt teens to speed or spark the development of poor driving habits. Look for a vehicle with modest acceleration instead of an imported sports car that teens may be too immature and inexperienced to handle.
Size Teenagers have little to no experience behind the wheel, so it’s best that they not drive cars that are especially small or large right away. Parents likely do not want their children in the smallest car possible, as such vehicles may not protect teens as adequately as slightly larger vehicles in the case of an accident. In addition, very large cars, such as pickup trucks or SUVs, can be difficult to control and are best suited to older drivers who already have years of driving experience under their belts. A mid-size sedan is big enough to protect teens and their passengers in the case of an accident, and such vehicles are small enough to handle easily.
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Passenger Capacity Another factor to consider when shopping for cars for teenagers is passenger capacity. The more seats there are in a car, the more friends teens can pack into their vehicles. Numerous teenagers in a car at once
Offers valid until November 30, 2015. 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 www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *Lease example: 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A MSRP is $17,580 and includes $1,585 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $1,275 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $78 with a total lease obligation of $7,545. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07.† Finance example: 0.49% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2016 Corolla CE BURCEM-6A. Applicable taxes are extra. **Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $26,220 includes $1,855 freight/PDI leased at 0.49% over 40 months with $2,350 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $125 with a total lease obligation of $12,366. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Up to $2,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on select 2015 RAV4 models. Finance example: 0.49% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Lease example: 2015 Camry LE Automatic BF1FLTA with a vehicle price of $25,885, includes $1,785 freight/PDI leased at 0% over 40 months with $2,675 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $118 with a total lease obligation of $12,130. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Up to $2,500 Non stackable Cash Back available on select 2015 Camry models. Finance example: 0.0% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Camry LE Automatic BF1FLTA. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease rates 0% for 40 months available upon credit approval. ††Non-stackable Cash back offers valid until November 30, 2015, on select 2015 models and 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 by November 30, 2015. 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. Toyota 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 48-month lease, equals 96 payments, with the final 96th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Lease payments can be made monthly or semi-monthly basis but cannot be made on a weekly basis. Weekly payments are for advertising purposes only. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
Many parents contribute money toward the purchase of their teenagers’ first car. But even those who don’t help kids finance the purchase of their first vehicle may still want to offer some advice as their teens start to look for the car they will no doubt remember for the rest of their lives.
Wear and Tear Teens’ first cars are often preowned vehicles, and such cars may have significant wear and tear on some important safety features. Wear and tear may not be a reason to avoid purchasing a preowned vehicle, but parents may want to replace the brake pads and tires on recently purchased preowned vehicles. Brake pads in strong condition may prove the difference between avoiding an accident or getting into one. Teens will remember their first cars for the rest of their lives. Parents can ensure those memories are positive by finding a car that teens can handle comfortably and operate safely.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Dennis P’s Pick dennisp@joecunninghamford.com
Glen’s Pick
glen@joecunninghamford.com
2007 FORD RANGER
2011 FORD EXPLORER
Extended Cab
This 2 wheeled drive extended cab is the perfect utility truck or as a second vehicle. 80,848 kms. Stock # 15334X
Market Price
Limited 4x4
Exceptional ride with stunning looks makes this vehicle standout from the rest!
12,763
$
92 Bi-Weekly
$
Eric’s Pick
50,888 kms. Stock # 15345A
Market Price
32,678
$
Dennis M’s Pick
eric@joecunninghamford.com
dennism@joecunninghamford.com
2014 FORD F-150
2013 FORD F-150
4x4 XLT
Super low kms, long box, super clean. Great for your outdoor activities.. 13,465 kms. Stock # 15341A
Market Price
31,844
$
172 Bi-Weekly
$
Alma’s Pick
Platinum 4x4
Tons of cool features including power deploying running boards and rain sensing windshield wipers! 61,543 kms. Stock # 15334A
Market Price
41,160
$
robb@joecunninghamford.com
2014 FORD FOCUS
2013 FORD ESCAPE
Titanium
Market Price
17,160
$
222 Bi-Weekly
$
Robb’s Pick
alma@joecunninghamford.com
With auto, leather and sunroof this Focus is super clean and like new! Best value in BC! 12,825 kms. Stock # 93649
199 Bi-Weekly
$
AWD
Just a beauty of a vehicle! Leather, AWD, plus winter & summer tires as well!
93 Bi-Weekly
$
46,888 kms. Stock # 15150A
Market Price
26,755
$
145 Bi-Weekly
$
Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #15334X - 60 months - $11,842.71, Stock #15341A - 84 mo - $31,255.64, Stock #93649 - 84 mo - $16,842.95, Stock #15345A - 72 mo - $31,190.28, Stock #15334A - 84 mo - $40,399.52, Stock #15150A - 84 mo - $26,260.67.
DL#6754
410 East Island Hwy., Parksville • 250.248.2062 joecunninghamford.com • For Immediate Information Text: 250-240-0236. To find out about our Ford Community, check us out on Facebook.
Everett Einarson
Dale Griffis
Shawn Hildebrandt
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MEET TODD STARKEY Born and raised in New Zealand, Todd, together with his wife Julie, emigrated straight to Qualicum Beach 26 years ago and has raised two now young adult children. 25 years ago Todd joined the Royal LePage team in Parksville and has very much enjoyed helping people.
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When others become aware of his roots (it’s hard not to, as he speaks funny), he is often asked, “what possessed you to leave such a nice country and come to Canada?” He’s quick to reply that Canada is such a nice country too, and in particular, Vancouver Island! He feels very fortunate to be able to introduce others to another particularly nice slice of paradise.
TODD’S FEATURE HOME
Looking for an ocean view — a real and up close ocean view — one that will have your visitors’ jaws on the floor? Welcome to 626 Beach Terrace, where we have 180 degrees of ocean, beach, mountain views, and much more. In addition, we have eagles soaring overhead, seals feeding and playing in the bay, and a beautiful nature walk alongside Grandon Creek, all literally a stone’s throw away! Over the past 10 years this home has been improved upon by the current owners, including a newer roof (7 yrs), ample RV parking with full hookups, a renovated kitchen with granite counter tops and tile back splashes, hardwood flooring throughout the living areas, new windows, heat pump — the list is extensive! Like to dine out? There are a number of restaurants including The Shady Rest Pub within walking distance. All the amenities and attractions that make Qualicum Beach the destination of choice for many are easily available from this sought after location. Come see for yourself.
626 Beach Terrace
CALL TODD TO VIEW 250-248-4321
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Joanne Ferreiro 250-228-4231
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•Ocean & pond views! 1705 sqft 2 bedroom/3 bath Nantucket model •Main level day-to-day living, patio w/west exposure overlooks pond
1320 SALTSPRING PLACE, CRAIG BAY
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 1-3 PM
$549,900
Hosted by Sherry Pilkington
PARKSVILLE
SUSAN FORREST
47-Corfield Street Creekside/Corfield starting at $484,900+gst Sat/Sun
1-4pm
Cooper/McLintock ReMax Nanaimo
1320 Saltspring Place, Craig Bay
$549,900
Sunday
1-3pm
Susan Forrest Royal LePage
852 Breakwater Road Fr. Creek
$599,000
Saturday
1-3 pm
Dale Rumming 460 Realty
$399,900
Sat/Sun
1-3 pm
Nicklen Roy Marketing Royal LePage
Sat/Sun 1-4:30 pm
Cinton Miller/Ian Warren Royal LePage
QUALICUM BEACH 567 Dogwood Road
SAT., NOV. 28 from 2-4pm
2 homes with separate driveways on lovely, quiet, private 5 acres. 3700 sf bright 3 bedroom main-level entry home w/ 2 bed walk-out suite on lower. Second home is 1900 sf newly renovated, granite, slate, hardwood, 2+ beds. Easy access to Inland Hwy; 12 mins. to Qualicum, 25 mins. to Nanaimo/ Courtenay. Partially fenced, ideal for gardening, hobby farm, horses; easy access to trails. Mortgage helper revenue potential $2000+ a month from rentals.
439 College Road Qualicum
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Royal LePage Parksville/Qualicum Beach Realty
Phone 250-947-9900
susan@susanforrest.com
Highly Recommended.
Call Tom. Cell: 250-951-4882 www.tomwhitfield.ca Anchor Realty, Qualicum Beach
Call for a professional evaluation. NO cost. NO obligation. NO pressure!
399,900
$
Unique to Qualicum Woods, this 3,000 sqft. home situated on 0.33 of an acre, has 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, a large studio & multiple living & family entertainment areas. With an oversized garage & RV parking, In attendance a sunny yard & shady Louise Roy* decks this is the perfect * Personal Real Estate Corporation home for a growing NICKLEN | ROY MARKETING family. Close to beach.
250-752-3375
✴OPEN HOUSE✴
6-1050 Bowlby SATURDAY, NOV. 28 - 1-3pm
• REVERSE MORTGAGE SPECIALIST$ • LET YOUR HOME CREATE MONTHLY INCOME!
$135,500
Call
250-248-4022
205 JENSEN AVE., PARKSVILLE
SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR?
DALE RUMMING PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
“Serving the Oceanside Area.”
250.951.6678 250.924.4601 855.278.5924 drumming@460realty.com www.dalerumming.ca parksvillemobilehomes.com
• One owner home, 3 bed 2 bath • 1056 sq.ft large master, open country kitchen, plenty of workspace & upgrades • Skylights, laminate floors oversized windows • 17x10’ deck, gazebo, workshop, fenced yard for pet & kids
DALE RUMMING
call kevin clayton
314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 250-248-8371
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
deadlydale@shaw.ca
250.924.4601 www.dalerumming.ca 250.951.6678 parksvillemobilehomes.com
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MATT BREEDLOVE
★ ★ ★ ★★
For Every Move You Make Since 1993
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• Spacious 3 bed/2 bath main home, a 3 bed Suite, and a 1 bed suite • Each suite has separate entrance, hydro meter, and parking space • Private .23 acre w/south exposure, tiered fenced yard, RV/boat prkg • Just steps to school bus stop, mins to 2 parks, 5 minutes to Parksville
GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION
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• 2415 Sq. Ft. 3 Bdrms + Den & 3 Baths • Great Views from Most Rooms, B&B Potential • .63 of an Acre Private Lot
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$219,000
PRIVATE & AFFORDABLE
• Affordable Ocean View Home • Backs onto Crown land • Detached Workshop • $1231 a mth 5% down @ 3%
$273,800
VACATION GETAWAYS Four Great Vacation Getaway Options Surfside Waterfront RV Resort $75,000
• .57 acre lot in a superb central location adjacent to Wembley Mall • CM3 zoning allowing for various residential and commercial uses • 2 dwellings: Cabin & 1046 sqft 2 bed/1 bath w/432 sqft upper level • Lots of parking, great access from French Creek & Qualicum Beach
• Bright immaculate 1175 sqft 2 bed/2 bath in quiet private setting • Open plan, 9’ ceilings throughout, hardwood flooring, nat gas FP • Maple Kitchen w/stainless (incl DRIVE, gas stove) & breakfast bar OPEN HOUSE 1406 appls GABRIOLA CRAIG BAY •SUNDAY CoveredMAR patio, space, mins to walking trails, golf, beach 29 garden BETWEEN 1-3 PM HOSTED BY MARY-ANN KENNEDY
PERFECT RETAIL DEVELOPMENT $348,000
NEAR VILLAGE CENTER
4 Bdrm, 2 Bath On large lot Quiet No Thru Street Detached 25x15 Shop Backs onto Crown land
$299,000
Call Matt at 250-954-9033 for more info
2447 ANDOVER ROAD This 2,540 sqft. ocean view home, designed for entertaining, features an epicurean kitchen, spacious windows overlooking mature landscaped gardens, 4 bedrooms, 3 car garage, & 2 offices. Overlooking the Fairwind’s Golf Course with spectacular views of the pond, and the Georgia Strait.
Perfect for a B&B or extended family, this 5 beds, 6 baths, open plan 4,200 sqft. home on 1.2 acres of park-like grounds offers a self-contained suite. Featuring solar hot water, in floor radiant heat, a 1,000 sqft. workshop/ garage with 400 sqft. loft apt. Close to the beach & surrounded by luxurious homes.
Aaron Nicklen*
$748,000
2763 PARKER ROAD
Aaron Nicklen*
A Tradition of Trust
388 BURNHAM ROAD
Peace & serenity on this 15 acre estate with 2 homes amongst the trees providing an ocean view from the top of the ridge, 10 min drive to Nanaimo, & 2 mins to Fairwinds Recreation Centre. Main home has 3 beds, 2 baths, wood stove. Mobile rents for $900/mo, perfect mortgage helper. Not in the ALR.
This exquisite 3,680 sqft. home in the desirable Judges Row neighbourhood sits on 0.32 of an acre, boasting lush gardens, hot tub, gourmet kitchen, 4 beds, 4 baths, plus an 1,100 sqft. 2 beds suite. Fireplaces in both homes, new roof and heat pump, south facing backyard. Perfect for B&B or family.
$698,000
Louise Roy*
1357 LUNDINE LANE Private home at end of long driveway, offering 2,032 sqft. on one level with 3 beds & 2 baths. Exotic tiger wood floors contrast beautifully with the contemporary palette. Stunning backyard leads to Eaglecrest Golf Course via custom walking bridge. Included are several fruit bearing trees & RV parking.
$594,900
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$369,000
2700 VAN ISLE ROAD
$783,000
PACIFIC SHORES WATERFRONT RESORT Four to choose from: $3,000 to $6,000
$657,000
Aaron Nicklen*
#53 – 1059 TANGLEWOOD PLACE
$339,000
Louise Roy*
*Personal Real Estate Corporation
This two bedroom luxury home on renowned Rathtrevor Beach offers vaulted, curved ceilings, hardwood floors, granite counters, fireplace, as well as a bathroom equipped with a dry sauna. Guest bedroom with built in murphy bed. Quiet and private with natural forested setting. Minutes to beach.
Aaron Nicklen*
Aaron Nicklen*
Qualicum Beach
250.752.3375
Aaron Nicklen*
www.NRMrealestate.com
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124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
timpeligren.point2agent.com
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MLS #395081
1785 Warn Way $399,900
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As the snow appears at progressively lower elevations, and daylight hours diminish, access to viewpoints becomes more difficult for local hikers. Although the impact of weather conditions should never be taken for granted, some trails are more suited to Winter hikes than others. The East Loop of the Old Arrowsmith Trail is often an option worth considering as it’s well flagged route, easier grades and dense tree cover make it more suited than many of the area’s other trails. The first part of the trail was developed in 1912 by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a pack horse route from their trackside lodge at Cameron Lake to their mountain chalet below Mount Cokely. Subsequently, as logging roads extended around Mount Arrowsmith, access became good enough that a volunteer run community ski area was developed. The upper reaches of the trail pass between the ski markers on the rolling plateau below Cokely’s rocky bluffs but this area is, for most, best left for summer and early fall hikes. The lighter vegetation in this subalpine, and the higher precipitation in the shadow of the mountain, normally leads to deep snow covering the majority of the upper trail. While this regular accumulation led to the development of a small commercial ski resort in the 1970’s, climate change and the comparatively poor road access led to the business closing in the ‘90’s. The demise was, no doubt, hastened by the better road access and rapid facility development enjoyed by Mount Washington’s Alpine Resort just an hour (by the Old Island Highway) to the north. Parking at the East end of Cameron Lake, a gentle uphill on a rough logging road provides a great opportunity to warm up before the real hike begins. The Regional District of Nanaimo has positioned a useful sign, with a map, at the foot of the trail. Heading uphill, it’s important to readjust one’s perception of appropriate walking speed. There’s a tendency to try and walk at a pace similar to that used on flat ground, but this is a cruel trick your mind plays on the unwary. Lungs are far more honest, and by paying heed to the signals they send, you will be able to pace yourself around this, or any other hilly hike, far more effectively. Although graded and surfaced better than any other extended mountain route in the area, the ascent of approximately 2 km to The Lookout from Cameron Lake requires around 600 metres of elevation gain. For many, this is too strenuous on their first attempt, and a turnaround at the bridge over McBey Creek, around a third of the way up the trail, provides a great target to gauge or gain fitness and experience. Cooling air flowing over the Arrowsmith Massif can drop precipitation here, and the North facing aspect can hold this when it falls as snow, so I always keep my mind open to the option of turning around earlier than
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