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Body found tied to tree
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A former Parksville resident has been killed in Mexico. Ron Lloyd MacKintosh was reported missing on Oct. 22 from his home in Melaque near Puerto Vallarta, sparking a search by police. That search ended Tuesday, when a municipal patrol found Mackintosh’s body tied to a tree in an undeveloped area near the coastal town of Barra de Navidad. Mackintosh, who had recently retired from his position at Koers and Associates Engineering in Parksville, was last seen dropping off his girlfriend in his black, 2008 Jeep Patriot at 5:15 p.m. and then left to go home — but he never arrived. His girlfriend reported him missing the next day. Mackintosh reportedly had his dog with him at the time of his disappearance. Both the dog and the vehicle have yet to be found. “It was an unbelievable shock,” said Tony Koers. “It was hard having him missing for a long time as well. We were living on false hope that things might turn out.” See WORKED, page A4
Funding approved QB fire hall construction can start in new year JOHN HARDING
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Construction of a new fire hall for Qualicum Beach will begin in 2013, provided no changes are made to a financial plan adopted as law Monday night by town council. The town’s official financial plan now includes borrowing of $1 million in 2013 and $3 million in 2014 for the new facility. The borrowing does not mean a tax increase for residents. Rather, it shifts money that was earmarked for other priorities like paving and intersection work to the payments for the cost of borrowing for the construction of the new fire hall. Historically, town staff and councillors have reviewed the budget for a few months and have made changes up until mid-spring of the following year. See IT’S THE START, page A4
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BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED BY FALL: Parksville’s Les McLean was at the Little Qualicum fish hatchery recently and came across this man walking his border collie framed by the birch and alder.
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Correction In our Oct. 11 issue, we erred in the publication of a participant’s answer to the Question of the Week. People were asked if they were sad to see the end of the sunny weather. The actual answer given to us by Bobi Pebernat was: “No, as we have been feeding hay to the horses since August, and all this dry weather isn’t good for the farmers who depend on the weather for their livelihood.” We apologize for the error. NEIL HORNER PHOTO
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Payden Howard, 2, (front right) surveys the route to be taken during food drive as sister Samantha (front left) and (back row) Lisa Claussen from the Salvation Army, Liz Olson from Parksville, Courtenay Olson from Dashwood, Barry Blair from ASAR, Ken Barwin from Qualicum Foods, Peter Cornell from Qualicum Beach and Randy Henson from Quality Foods get ready for food bank fundraiser.
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Area residents will find their copies of the PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS a little bulkier on Tuesday. That’s because they’ll be stuffed with paper bags from Qualicum Foods that members of the Dashwood, Parksville and Qualicum Beach fire departments, along with members of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue will be collecting on Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18 — hopefully full of food. Qualicum Beach firefighters will have trucks circulating through neighbourhoods from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to collect donations of nonperishable foods. There will also be dropoff
points at Qualicum Foods, and the BC Government Liquor Store on Primrose. On Sunday, donations can be dropped off at the fire hall between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is also a bin at town hall. In Parksville, firefighters will go door to door from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Donations can also be taken to Quality Foods in Parksville, the Salvation Army or the fire hall. In Dashwood, firefighters will have trucks patrolling the neighbourhood from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off at either fire station. Search and Rescue volunteers will tour the Chartwell area on Saturday only. Besides food such as macaroni, canned goods, rice, powdered milk, juice boxes and cereal, toys and donations of cash will be welcomed.
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“It’s normally re-visited and amended by the middle of May,� John Marsh, the town’s financial administrator, explained this week. “But that doesn’t mean that they will (makes changes) — that’s a council decision.� At their regular council meeting Monday night when the financial plan was adopted, Coun. Mary Brouilette said the public will be “absolutely involved� in the process. “This is not happening behind anyone’s back,� said Brouilette. “This is a process. We want to get it right and we are at the beginning of this process.� Brouilette also said the $4 million figure is “pure speculation at this point. We don’t know what it will cost.� Coun. Dave Willie said passing the financial plan with provisions for fire hall borrowing Monday night was “an important commitment for this community.� He also spoke of the safety factor and the current fire hall’s inefficiencies in regards to earthquake readiness. “It’s prudent that this council take this serious because it is serious,� he said. Mayor Teunis Westbroek, who has been cautioning council it may be more prudent to hold off on construction until avenues for grants could be fully pursued, put that sentiment out there again Monday, warning that grants are generally not available for projects that are already under construction.
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Koers said he knew Mackintosh well. “He worked for us for a long time, since we started the company,� he said. “He retired in 2010 after being with us for 23 years. Him and I go back further than that, as I hired him for previous employment before that.� Mackintosh worked as a construction inspector while at Koers. “He was our most senior Most senior guy,� Koers said. “Our projects are municipal infrastructure and he would be out in the field day in and day out to make sure things were built in the way we intended them to be built.� He said he couldn’t imagine why anyone would want to kill the friendly, pleasant man. “He was a very friendly person,� he said. “His strength was people. He had lots of friends. I can’t imagine him having enemies.� Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said the local detachment is not involved in the case at this time. Mackintosh was not the first British Coumbian to be killed in Melaque. In January, Salt Spring Island resident Robin Wood, 67, was killed in a home invasion.
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Qualicum Beach will not be supporting the recent push to re-start rail service up and down Vancouver Island. Town council passed a motion Monday night to instruct its representative on the Regional District of Nanaimo board, Coun. Dave Willie, to vote against any request from the Island Corridor Foundation for RDN money. Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer said the rail project “is something Vancouver Island just can’t afford.” Luchtmeijer pointed a provincial government study that suggested $70 million would be needed to restore the rail to the point where it could carry passengers again on one run a day, and that didn’t include the cost of any repairs or replacement of trestles that are more than 100 years old. The Island Corridor Foundation, which acts as the owner of the railway for the five regional districts that actually own it, has asked the districts for about $3 million, which works out to roughly $1.50 per household for five years in this regional district. The federal and provincial governments have each ponied up 7.5 million taxpayer dollars. The 17-member RDN board is expected to vote on the funding request before the end of the month. “If 18.5 million is all you get and $70 million is what you need, it’s just not viable,” said Luchtmeijer, warning that this project could become a “bottomless pit. When do we stop
throwing money at it?” Coun. Scott Tanner was the only dissenting voice at the meeting Monday night. He said the project was “worth every dollar.” He also said he agreed with Luchtmeijer that “it may not be the last request” for money from the foundation. Willie said he found the lack of information coming from the foundation “disturbing.” He cited business models and suggested there’s not enough freight business to sustain a new rail service. “It just doesn’t make any sense,” said Willie. Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek supported the motion Monday night, suggesting this current funding call from the foundation could be “the thin edge of the wedge.” “Even in high (population) places in the world, they (rail services) still need subsidies,” said the mayor. RDN Board Chair and French Creek representative Joe Stanhope has said he supports the funding call from the foundation and he reiterated that when speaking with The NEWS this week. Stanhope said he has received letters and calls from his constituents and “most of the people are in favour of it.” Stanhope said he believes the proposed operator of the service, Southern Rail, is committed to pumping $70 million into the corridor over 20 years. Calls by The NEWS this week to the Island Corridor Foundation for comment were not returned.
Lest We Forget — Nov. 11 events Nov. 11 Remembrance Day events in District 69: Bowser: 10:15 a.m. - Parade forms at Magnolia Court parking lot and marches to the cenotaph at the Legion. 11 a.m. - Remembrance Day service and after the service the Ladies Auxiliary will be serving a light lunch on the Legion Hall. Parksville: 10:30 a.m. - Parade musters at Parksville Legion and marches to cenotaph behind City Hall (Hirst Avenue to Craig Street). 11 a.m. - (Cenotaph behind City Hall) Remembrance Day service and the public is invited to the Legion for a reception after the ceremony. Qualicum Beach: 10:30 a.m. - Parade forms at liquor store parking lot on Primrose Street and will march to the civic centre. 11 a.m. - (Civic centre) Remembrance Day service, then parade forms for a march to the Legion for the March Past and Salute and the public is invited to the Legion for a reception after the ceremony.
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Canadian troops await the next attack at infamous Korean Hill 355.
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Survivors feel guilt Local man believes the real heroes are the ones who did not come home Qualicum Beach resident Lee Faulkner is a war hero — but he doesn’t think he is. Lee served during the Korean War, between 1950-1953. It is sometimes called The Forgotten War because, in Canada at least, its importance has been downplayed. When North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, the United Nations Peacekeeping force was alerted. Canada deployed three battleships and battalions from three Canadian Regiments: the Royal Canadian Regiment, the Royal 22nd Regiment and the Princess Patricias. Around that time Faulkner was stationed in Petawawa, Ontario in the 23rd Royal Canadian Regiment, Airborne Brigade (Paratroopers). This was an elite and valuable fighting force, destined to patrol Canada’s northern borders during the Cold War with Russia. As the war in Asia dragged on, Faulkner found himself and his battalion shipped to the Korean front lines in March, 1952 to defend the in-
famous 38th Parallel from the invading North Koreans, who were by now being aided by communist China. He was 19. “I don’t know why I survived,” he says, adding that he still feels a tremendous guilt because he did survive. The real heroes, he believes, are the ones “still out on patrol,” he ones who never came home. The Americans had retreated south to the 38th Parallel and shared frontline defense with the Allied Forces. Just over the ridge is where the trenches were located. Here, Faulkner lived within a nightmare of raids, shell fire and constant machine gun rounds. His chronic cough attests to the effects of an existence beneath the continuous fallout cloud of cordite from said shells — ours and theirs. Other hazards came in the form of poisonous snakes which infested the rice fields, trenches, and blankets. The good part was, he says, they ate the rats. While on this assignment, Faulkner and his battalion was pulled from Hill 187 in the
middle of the night to help the Americans with prisoner of war uprisings on Kojedo Island. After six weeks, they were returned to Hill 355, where fierce fighting continued. In a war considered among the three deadliest in history, Lee had managed to survive two of the bloodiest attacks against the Canadian forces. Many of his compatriots were not so lucky. More than half of his platoon didn’t make it. And, among those who did survive, so many did not do well on their return home. Oct. 23 of this year was the 60th anniversary of the “worst day of his life.” This was an attack in retaliation for a six-man “snatch” (hostage-taking mission) in which Faulkner provided cover for the retreat. Faulkner refused an officer’s commission because he preferred to remain among the troops. He can still name every soldier he fought with and who died by name. — Submitted By Joan Lane, Branch 76, Royal Canadian Legion
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to discuss pending town issues like the new fire hall or paving projects. That decision didn’t come before more passionate discussion on the subject Monday night. “This whole policy is a great disservice to the people of Qualicum Beach and us as elected officials,� said Tanner, who is also a paid-up member of the QBRA but volunteered to leave the room at QBRA meeting last week. “I don’t want to spend the rest of my term looking over my shoulder to count how many councillors are in the room.� “Other communities don’t take this to this extreme,� said Coun. Dave Willie. “It doesn’t seem to be an issue anywhere else. I think we’re taking it way too far. It’s ridiculous. We live in a small town and you’re telling me I can’t go to a meeting?�
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After a couple months, many in-depth discussions and seemingly endless charts and billing models, Parksville council has selected a new water rate structure. At this Monday’s regular council meeting the sixth and seventh options were presented which level off some of the largest increases and charge $1.68 commercial flat rate per cubic metre (1,000 litres) of water used.
“Water is highly undervalued,� said Coun. Marc Lefebvre referencing the staff’s point that the average residential user would pay $308 a year for water under option six, while electricity and gas bills range from $600 to $1,200 and cable and Internet range from $600 to $2,000 a year. “Somehow we lose sight of that when we get lost in the numbers,� Lefebvre added. “Whether we pay now or pay later, we’re going to have to pay more for water. Per-
sonally I’d rather pay more now because it will just cost more in the future.� The city adopted a new tiered billing structure in 2010 to encourage conservation but when they proposed changes in September to address complaints, early attempts drew a lot of opposition with models suggesting some customers would see large cost increases while others would see decreases. The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce
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Director of Finance Lucky Butterworth suggested option six was probably the “fairest� though said there were a number of complicating factors. The chamber of commerce preferred option six, which will equalize rates between commercial and residential customers over three years.
Council amended the suggested option adding a $32 per year fixed charge for the water treatment plant reserve. After considerable discussion council agreed it was the best option they’d see so far and voted unanimously to put it into effect for the March 2013 billing cycle.
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s a Disney dad, I don’t — whether it be butchered Belgian babies in the First World War, have a lot of rules for my infants being ripped from Kuwaiti boy when he’s at home. incubators in the First Gulf War or There’s only one really By Neil Horner weapons of mass destruction in — attend the Remembrance Day Iraq. ceremony in downtown Quesnel I think it’s important to honour on Nov. 11 those poor souls, too. It’s important. Besides never losing someone That’s not because I have any in a war — to my knowledge — I’m personal connection to it. I’ve never fought in a war and my dad was lucky in another way, too. just a bit too young to see action in For the past 23 Novembers I’ve the Second World War, although interviewed veterans for the annual he was training as a pilot when the war finally Remembrance Day supplements at the various ended. newspapers I’ve worked for. I can’t name any uncles, aunts or even Even though I’m only telling other peofriends who fought or died in that war, or Korea, ple’s stories, being exposed to their moments Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan. It’s hard for me, of courage, fear, doubt, outrage, triumph and tragedies is pretty potent stuff and after that then, to say I really remember. many stories, it starts to sink in. I’m lucky that way, I guess. It changes you. Even if I can’t personally remember anyone Along with the honouring those who came who died in a war though, what I can do is honour the many brave men and women who did. before me on Remembrance Day, I feel I am I honour them because, for some of them, uniquely blessed to be able to spare at least they did what they knew in their hearts needed a little corner of my heart for those men and to be done, even if it meant putting their lives women who, over the years, have shared their at risk — or worse. Some of them did their jobs stories with me — and through me, to my readeven if they knew that if they did they were sure ers. For those veterans, whether we had our chat to die. in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Quesnel, ParksYou have to respect that. Others, realistically, were drafted or forced ville, Qualicum Beach or Bowser, I can truly say by poverty to join the military — there being no I shall remember them. Thank you for that. other jobs available. They died too. Still others went willingly enough, but only Neil Horner is the assistant editor of THE because they were fooled by whatever lie-duNEWS and a regular columnist jour was being spread by the powers that be
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A Familiar Face in Nanoose Bay Quality Foods in Nanoose Bay’s Red Gap Centre invites you to drop in and see Mike MacMicking, returning as your new store manager!
Mike began his Quality Foods career at QF Nanoose Bay in the grocery and produce departments for ten years before moving to other duties in the company. Now with 16 years of absorbing the Quality Foods culture of community and customer service, Mike returns, ready to deliver his well-rounded experience to Nanoose Bay shoppers. “I’m really excited to get reacquainted with the Nanoose
Bay community, and will be working hard to make your shopping experience the best that it can be,” says Mike. “There is so much to look forward to here!” Freshness is a big part of Mike’s focus on the shopping experience, and that’s where Stace Dewolf’s strong fresh produce background comes in. In his new role as QF Nanoose’s assistant store manager, Stace comes from our flagship Qualicum Foods store and is already receiving great feedback from his customers. Previous store manager Jason Burrows has moved on to new opportunities in the Quality Foods family, and looks forward to reconnecting with many of his past customers. Quality Foods Nanoose Bay celebrates twenty years in the Red Gap Centre, and is the fourth of eleven QF stores opened since 1982.
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tudies, reports, branding exercises. They are enough to put taxpayers and reporters alike to sleep. And when they originate from any level of government, the cries of “waste” come early and often. That does not seem to be the case with the branding exercise commissioned by what used to be called the Oceanside Tourism Association. Its members — real people, doing real business and employing hundreds of real residents in our area – have told us they are delighted with changes being implemented, especially as it relates to the association’s new name. It all seemed too hunky-dory for our skeptical minds. The idea that the OTA would ditch a name like this, one ingrained in the local vernacular and used by so many organizations and businesses, seemed a big move, one that might not be necessary and might actually hurt some of the group’s members. So we worked the phones, calling a few of the area’s largest tourism operators, expecting to hear at least one dissenting voice. We purposely called people who were not on the OTA’s board because well, what are they going to say other than something to present a united front? We’re not talking about Qualicum Beach town council here – this OTA board knows how to debate sticky, personal issues behind closed doors and present a clear, singular message to the public. Much to our surprise, our admittedly unscientific poll of operators came up with no opposing views when it came to the name change from Oceanside to Parksville Qualicum Beach. Now, we may still hear from those in Bowser or Coombs who may feel excluded by the new name, but the association seems to have plans to help members in those communities take advantage of some new opportunities. This is not some government study destined to collect dust on a shelf somewhere. This is real — the livelihoods of many of your neighbours depend on how well this region is marketed to the country and the world. So we salute the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association and its consultant, Stormy Lake, for a job well done. Just don’t forget about our buddies in Bowser.
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Letters CHECK THE FACTS In response to Alf Randall’s letter to the editor in the Nov. 6 edition of THE NEWS. The evidence for human-caused global change has grown exponentially over the last 20 years. The fact we humans are at fault now has complete consensus through the rational scientific community worldwide yet there are still deniers. Why? It’s OK to be a climate sceptic but not a denier. The proper response is to take the scientific approach to the evaluation of claims. A sceptic examines claims one by one, considers the evidence and follows the facts wherever they lead. A denier has staked out a position in advance and uses “confirmation bias� the tendency to look for and find confirmatory evidence for pre-existing beliefs and ignore or dismiss the rest. In New Scientist May 2010, Michael Shermer said: “Skepticism is integral to the scientific process. It requires extensive observation, careful experimentation and cautious inference. Denial is different. It is the automatic gainsaying of a claim regardless of the evidence for it — sometimes in the teeth of evidence. Denialism is typically driven by ideology or religious belief, where the commitment to the belief takes precedence over the evidence. Belief comes first, reasons for the belief follow, and those reasons are winnowed to ensure that the belief survives intact.� For the sake of all human life on the planet I urge everyone to use your brains and think for yourselves. Become properly informed. Look up some of the facts gleaned
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COLOUR IT GREEN Public transit is only green if it attracts lots of people to use it. The E&N passenger service never did that because the schedule was utterly impractical. Adding morning and evening runs between Nanaimo and Victoria will not help much. Who wants to leave Nanaimo at six in the morning and not get back until eight at night? For a much cheaper operating budget than the railway and a fraction of the capital investment, we could have bus service from Campbell River through to Victoria, several trips a day in each direction, shorter travel times, affordable fares, and good connections to bus routes and services along the way such as BC Ferries. Here in Parksville-Qualicum, even with close to $20 million spent on the railway we will still have no way to get to Victoria and back in one day by public transit. That’s a slap in the face to the thousands of Islanders who are unable to use a car or prefer public transit as a sustainable option. The climate crisis demands that we invest in transportation that minimizes emissions of CO2. Buses use significantly less fuel than the E&N’s railcars, which burn a litre of diesel to go one kilometre. Moreover, 10,000 wooden ties must be replaced every
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MAYBE NEXT YEAR We would like to thank you for the ways that you have supported us through advertising Bethlehem Walk in THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS. In early August, we set out to ensure that our village would be safe and secure for our guests. We are confident that the village is safe. We then looked at the human resources needed to lead Bethlehem Walk. We were unable to secure overall leadership for the event for this year. So, we will not be holding Bethlehem Walk this year. We will rest this year. Early in 2013, we will begin discussions with our congregation relating to Bethlehem Walk 2013. Our guests have donated approximately $12,000 to the Salvation Army and many van loads of nonperishable foods. We would encourage you to drop by the Salvation Army with your financial and food gifts.
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For sure. it’s very important. SHANNON TAYLOR Coombs
I think it is, because we remember the veterans so they won’t be forgotten. SUSAN FULLERTON Parksville
No, because you can remember without going to a ceremony. it’s more important to wear a poppy.
Yes. I think it’s important. JEAN MCCABE Parksville
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letters WATERFRONT PRIORITY With more than 8,000 people living here, change in our physical environment will inevitably continue. We can continue to shape the town of Qualicum Beach or we can allow conventional development practices to do it for us. The recent relaxation of development cost charges and potential building heights, and the proposed development of a new fire hall, may be useful tools and building blocks. These are typical mechanisms and tools of town planning, but it is typically larger economic and social forces that create development scenarios. The waterfront I experienced as a boy 55 years ago has become increasingly compromised, enervated and endangered. It needs a new vision that ensures its environmental health, protects it from rising sea levels, enhances its character and beauty, integrates residential, commercial and recreational activity, and allows innovative traffic movement. A phased waterfront restoration project should be our planning priority; The end result should be a universally admired model of environmental, urban and infrastructure planning, design and management. Our waterfront should define the Town of Qualicum Beach as a sought-after regional and provincial destination. Our council should provide leadership and resources for the articulation of a vision for the Waterfront Restoration Project. We can assemble professional expertise to develop and manage this project. We can learn from Vancouver and West Vancouver, White Rock, Parksville and Nanaimo, among others. We should seek, from all levels of government, the support necessary to imple-
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DUBIOUS TAKE
Obviously Mayor Teunis Westbroek was a little confused when, at the AGM of the Qualicum Beach Residents Association (QBRA), he shut down discussion. When he plucked out of thin air a demonstrably dubious interpretation of what and when council meetings are considered official, someone should have kindly reminded him that he was attending a QBRA AGM and not a council meeting. How could he make such a mistake? I question Westbroek’s attitude towards his fellow councillors. Like them, he is a councillor with the added duties of chairmanship by having run for the mayor’s position. That position confers no divine right; it possesses no veto; it leaves him as equal to the other councillors as they are to him. Should that be a problem? It is council that directs the operations of our town. When council decides on issues facing the town, opinions may differ, but that is the nature of democracy. In those discussion, one can only hope that all five councillors have access to information about the operations of the town to allow sensible opinions to be formed. So please let us distinguish between
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Laura Winter holds a baby sea turtle during the filming of the documentary Hitchhiking Across the Atlantic.
Sailing to a better world Documentary explores marine environment and wildlife LISSA ALEXANDER
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hen documentary filmmaker Laura Winter isn’t sailing around visiting nature conservation projects in the Canary Islands, Cape Verde or the Caribbean, she calls Bowser her home. Winter grew up in Vancouver and finished a masters degree in marine ecology in Germany last year. During her studies she met her boyfriend, Thorsten Boehnke, a filmmaker and sailor. The two have now collaborated on a film that brings together Winter’s education and Boehnke’s knowledge and experience to create the documentary Hitchhiking across the Atlantic. Winter is in town to visit her parents and screen the film at a number of venues, including the Deep Bay Marine Field Station Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. This film, which has already won an award in Germany, is the first in a series called Running Downward that will highlight nature conservation, wildlife adversity and marine research projects, while sailing around the world. Boehnke began filming Hitchhiking across the Atlantic when he got the opportunity to sail from Germany to West Africa with a friend. When they reached the Canary Islands his friend decided to jump ship (and sell his boat) but Boehnke was keen on continuing the journey. Winter joined him and the two “hitchhiked” on boats around the Canary Islands and Cape Verde, visiting conservation projects and filming footage of nesting birds, pilot whales and logger-
head sea turtles, among other marine wildlife. The documentary sheds light on the threats faced by the wildlife, for example sea turtles who come to nest on local beaches. “If you flip [the turtles] over then they’re helpless,” Winter explained. “They can’t right themselves again, and [poachers] can get the equivalent of a week’s salary by killing one turtle and selling the meat.” Winter and Boehnke have now bought their own sailboat and will use it to sail around the world to film the rest of the project. They will be conducting research projects on jellyfish populations and plastic pollution found at sea, focusing on micro plastics. Winter said the purpose of the project is to raise awareness of the marine environment, nature and wildlife and the effect human activities have on them. And although some of the topics they touch on in the first film are worrisome, overall there is an optimistic outlook, Winter explained. “There’s hope because local people are really getting involved in protecting their environment and the species around them and there’s things we can do as well,” she said. Tickets for the screening in Deep Bay are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. They can be purchased at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, the Salish Sea Market in Bowser, the Courtyard Cafe in Qualicum Beach and Weinberg’s Good Food at Buckley Bay Ferry Terminal. Following the screening, Winter will host a discussion and answer any questions. Watch a short trailer at www.tigersnail.com.
The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra will perform Oboe to Go this Sunday, Nov. 11 in Parksville. The program features Pippa Williams to play the Marcello Oboe Concerto. Pippa has been principal oboist with the Vancouver Island Symphony since 1995 and has been a featured soloist with several orchestras. She is the music director of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra and on faculty with the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. Under the excellent guidance of musical director Karl Rainer, the orchestra continues to support young strings musicians in the area and always has a new contingent of good young players each season. Come out for a great evening/afternoon of chamber music and support this ever-improving community ensemble. The NCO will play Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Brechin United Church in Nanaimo and Nov. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church in Parksville. Tickets are $20, $10 for students and under 12 are free at the Port Theatre Box Office or at the door. For more information about the NCO visit www.nanaimochamberorchestra.com —Submitted by Bruce Farquharson/NCO
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In 2003 he and his wife moved to the area to be closer to their daughter who lives in Coombs, and their grandchildren. Over the years Marotz has taken a variety of photos and won numerous awards. He enjoys taking landscape and nature pictures and his awards have included the Kodak International Newspaper Award in 1982, first place and judges choice at the 2004 Brant Festival and Best of Show in the 2005 Oceanside Arts Festival. He was a major contributor to the book The Expo Celebration and has been featured in Canadian Camera magazine, where he was also a contest winner. Marotz recently exhibited his brilliant
French Creek Harbour photos at the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC). He said he feels the harbour is a moody place and likes to portray this in his photographs. Marotz has shown his work four times at the MAC, but his most recent exhibition this past summer was his last, he said. He may show his work at the Island Exposures Gallery down the road, but he is now 84 years old and ready to retire from exhibitions. But that won’t stop him from taking pictures, he said. “I hope to get better, there’s always so much to learn, even though I’ve been doing photography all my life.”
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Sarah Kirkhope knows she’s playing on turf with a star-studded history, some of it her own. David Beckham, Lui Passaglia, rocks stars and countless others plied their trade on the old turf of B.C. Place Stadium, a field of synthetic grass that now plays host to youngsters trying to get to the big stage. The old artificial turf and some seats from B.C. Place are now set up inside a huge (60,000 square feet) horseshow facility at Arbutus Meadows just outside of Parksville and within the boundaries of Nanoose Bay. Kirkhope and her U-13 teammates from Nanaimo were at the facility this week for practice. “I like having the shelter, not being rained on,” said the
12-year-old. “It’s pretty cool.” She was asked if she knew about all the great athletes and entertainers who once walked, ran and played on the green she was standing on Tuesday night. Sure, she said, but she remembers fondly a tournament she played at B.C. Place five years ago as a seven-year-old. “I remember we won and it was really fun and it was a huge, huge place,” said Kirkhope. There are 2,800 square yards (70 by 40) of turf in the facility, which was purchased by Arbutus Meadows. It will be used as a practice facility from October-March for all ages and levels and from throughout the region, said Claude Bolton, the technical director of the Harbour City Football Club (formerly Nanaimo Youth Soccer), the organization that has reached a financial arrang-
ment to operate the facility. “We are hoping it will become the elite training centre for all levels of play,” Bolton said before putting the U-13 girls though drills. “This is for everyone, the development of our future, our children and not about club affiliations.” There are 1,600 youth registered in the Harbour City club, but Bolton said the facility can be rented by any and all clubs by putting in a request through his club’s website, www.harbourcityfc.com. Bolton expects the facility will attract interest from adult leagues and from other sports like baseball. He said the youngest players “go crazy” when they learn Beckham played on this very turf but, like Kirkhope, the attraction may be more simple. “It’s a great place to hide from the elements.”
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The branding exercise for the tourism association continues, and Sepos said a workshop for businesses, organizations and citizens scheduled for the end of this month (no date set yet) is designed to help people “learn more about how the brand can work for them.” Sepos also explained more about the reasoning behind the name change. “When you search for Oceanside (on the Internet) you don’t come up with anything Parksville Qualicum Beach-related,” he said. “There are places all across the U.S. on both coasts that are named Oceanside.” Sepos also said the Oceanside name “wasn’t really playing up to the strengths Parksville Qualicum Beach has in people’s minds.” “We have found Parksville Qualicum Beach really means something to people.”
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Gordon Henry Clarke January 21, 1952 ~ October 22, 2012 Gordon Clarke passed away, peacefully, at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on October 22, 2012. Gordon called Vancouver Island home his entire life. Most of his time was spent in the Coombs area with his family, except when his employment took him to Port Hardy and the North Island. Gordon is survived by his children: Corinne Walsh, Robert Clarke, Terry (Aaron) Kushner, Donald Clarke, and their mother, Brenda Albert; his grandchildren: Kylie, Chase, Layton and Riley; his father, Ken Clarke; siblings: Melvin (Cindy) ClarkeLorraine (Michelle) Lauzon and Barry Clarke; his nieces and nephews: Dannette Krystal, Dannette, Krystal Shawn and Jamie. Jamie Gordon had a lifelong interest in machinery and heavy equipment. He completed an apprenticeship in Heavy duty mechanic, welder and commercial driver around the Central and North Island; Gord was never far from home. On a more personal level, there was hunting, fishing and a lifelong interest in aviation that included getting his pilots license in his teens, building model airplanes and a first generation ultralight aircraft. More recently, he was never far from his camera, making a record of his adventures as his work took him around the Island. Forever in my Heart Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within me, Forever in my heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Gordon’s name, to the Canadian Cancer Society. Memorial services will be held at Yates Funeral Chapel, in Parksville, on November 10, 2012 at 1:00pm. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250) 753-2032
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris May Crowshaw on Friday, October 12th, 2012. She is survived by her cherished children; Steven Crowshaw (Lorna) and Laurie Clark (Reg); brother in law Ken Crowshaw, sisters in law Kathleen Day and Dorothy Larson, as well as many nieces and nephews.
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INFORMATION QUIT SMOKING? Join us every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the Baptist Church in Qualicum, located next to the train stn. at 600 Beach Rd. Come to a meeting & share an hr with us - we talk about our smoking history, learn how to succeed in our quest to be FREE at last, and have some laughs.
August 25, 1933 - November 03, 2012
The family of Betty Rebar announce, with sadness, the passing of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Betty was a wonderful woman with a quick wit and kind heart. She leaves to cherish her spirit her devoted husband, childhood sweetheart, and business partner George Rebar, children Kathlynn Rebar, Kelly Rebar, Michael Rebar and Sean Rebar, grandchildren Kari Rebar, Paul Rebar and Susannah Rebar, and great grandson Kosten Collins; her sisters Laverne MacLaine and Ruth Ager and brothers Leonard Coyne (Loretta) and Gerald Coyne (Julaine); as well as many special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Peter and Carrie Coyne, sister Norma Shologan and brother Melvin Coyne, as well as her in-laws George and Kay Rebar. Betty was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and grew up on a pioneer farm in Southern Alberta. She and George raised their family in Lethbridge, Calgary and DeWinton where together they ran a business, Safeguard by Rebar, for twenty-four years before spending the last seventeen years living in Qualicum Beach, BC.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Engagement of our daughter, Melissa Elizabeth Hirschfield to Fraser Denis Lofstrom.
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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help tomorrow’s families today – leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CRAFT FAIRS TRILLIUM LODGE Winter Bazaar- Baking-Crafts-Fashions. 401 Moilliet Street, Parksville Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Time-1:30-3:00.
COMING EVENTS GIANT BOOK SALE FOR LITERACY. Over 15,000 books. Nov 16-18 @ Farmers’ Institute, 351 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island. 10am-4pm. Prices $.50-$3.00. Collectibles specially priced. Cash only. 250-537-9717 www.saltspringliteracy.org
INFORMATION IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
DEATHS
TOOPE, GWENDOLYN RITA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Rita Toope (Reid) at 81 yrs. Gwen was born in Green’s Harbour, Newfoundland, where she grew up and where she also met the love of her life, Doug. They were married in 1950 and began their life’s adventure. Because of Doug’s work, they resided in many places in Newfoundland: Gander, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl, Pasadena and Springdale. Gwen was always very active in her community with Kinettes, Curling, Dancing and Square Dancing. She and Doug made, and retained, many friends in each town, and when retirement took them to British Columbia in 1985, they returned to Newfoundland almost every summer to visit with family and friends. They lived in Qualicum Beach for a short time and then moved to Parksville where Gwen and Doug became involved in curling, dance, and the Seniors’ Center. In 2001 Gwen and Doug moved to Kelowna. They joined square dancing and became very involved with the Seniors Centers’ dances and activities. Gwen was always instrumental in pursuing new friendships and activities and this kept her and Doug very busy. She loved to walk every day, usually going in excess of 5 km per walk. She received many curling medals and trophies during her curling years, and she was devoted to watching the Canadian national curling championships, rooting for Newfoundand all the way. Gwen had strong family beliefs, and devoted her life to caring for her husband and raising their children. In November of 2000 Gwen and Doug went on their dream vacation to Australia where they stayed for over 6 weeks enjoying the Gold Coast and many sights. Gwen was predeceased by her two brothers, Gordon (Phyllis), and John (Evelyne), and her two sisters, Jenny (Alex), and Olive (Stan), and finally, by her sweetheart, Doug, in 2005. She is survived by her sister, Shirley (Claude), her two sons, Lloyd (Maggie) and Terry (Janet), and her daughter, Linda (Rick). She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Shaun (Kera), Crista, and Ashley (Michael), two step grandchildren, Rian (Susie), and Melissa, as well as three great-grandchildren, Terra and Marshall (Ashley) and Kai (Shaun), and three step great-grandchildren, Lewis and Levi (Rian) and Alma (Melissa). She passed peacefully away on October 27th with family at her side and holding her hand. She will be missed. Much thanks to all the staff at Hillside Village and to Dr. Goldberg for their enduring care through the ups and downs. A commemoration of Gwen’s (and Doug’s) life will be held with family and friends during the summer of 2013 in Newfoundland. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’ S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com
NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 PV The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca
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LOST 8 yr old Australian Shepherd. Bob tailed, blue merle with tag in both ears. Lost on Shelly (farm) & Stanford in Parksville. Reward offered. Call 250-248-2766 if found.
TICKETS PAUL MCCARTNEY tickets, Nov 25, BC Place, Vancouver. Great seats, 10 rows from stage.$1600obo.250-756-9746
TRAVEL GETAWAYS SOOKE Harbour House Canada’s 2 Best Resort From $199 per night! www.sookeharbourhouse.com Refer to this ad 250.642.3421
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ACCOUNTING TECH / Personal tax preparer. Parksville accounting office looking for an accounting Technician/personal tax preparer to assist with compilation engagements & individual income tax preparation. The position will run from January thru July 2013 & may become a permanent position for the right applicant. Strong computer skills & tax preparation experience are a must. Business year end file experience strongly preferred, however we may provide training if the applicant possesses proficient bookkeeping skills. Submit resume either by fax: 250-248-4932 or email to: cga@denerobertsinc.ca
Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051
EXPERIENCED FLORIST required, permanent P/T. Apply at Parksville’s “Flowers By the Sea” #2-155 Morisson Ave, Parksville, BC. 250-954-3627.
CGA firm in Qualicum Beach is seeking an individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. This position is part-time with some seasonal full-time required. Applicants should have strong organizational and administrative skills; be able to work in a computerized setting, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office; and contribute to a team environment. Start date for the position will be Jan 2, 2013 Please apply by Nov 23/12
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FARM WORKERS SEASONAL LABOURERSneeded for mid Jan., 2013. 40-60 hrs per wk. $10.25/hr for hand weeding, shovel work, working in dirt & vine covered fields. Potato and cranberry harvest, grading potatoes. Fax resume to Echo Valley Farms at 250-752-6277.
McIntosh|Norton| Williams, CGAs #102 – 222 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 0A4 or e-mail them to: employment@mnwcga.com
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. DAY & EVENING mobile patrol drivers required. FT/PT. Permanent. Must have valid security and drivers licence. Email resume to: hr@footprintssecurity.com ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE. Seeking a 3rd or 4th year apprentice for full time employment. Contact Dan Trudge @ 250-248-6922
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On September 7 I lost my home by fire in Qualicum Beach. I would like to thank the firemen from all of our districts in doing their best to save my home. I would also like to thank my neighbours and friends for their help and best wishes for the future.
Qualicum Beach law firm requires Legal Secretary with experience in conveyancing. Please fax resume to 250-7522055 to Marshall & Lamperson, 710 Memorial Ave., P.O. Box 879, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1T2 SERVER & Kitchen help. Apply to Parksville Quality Foods, Chinese Kitchen 11am-7pm.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVER NEEDED P/T. Must have “Serving it Right”, a positive attitude and must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.
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WORK WANTED FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859. WORK WANTED: Fall Yard & Garden Cleanup. Small truck for yard waste removal. $20/hr, min 2 hrs. Please call (250)248-3248.
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PIPEFITTER & LABOURER needed for Parksville company. Experience with excavators an asset. Reply to box817@hotmail.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required. Prefer journeyman with Chrysler training, but apprentices with good work experience considered. Top wages for the right person. 1-800-663-7794 service@nelsonchrysler.com
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Dental Assistant II Program will prepare graduates to meet or exceed the requirements for a Dental Assistant Level II in British Columbia. As a dependable and approachable person, you’ve always been drawn to jobs that involve working with people. Thanks to your hands-on training at Discovery Community College, you will become an integral part of a team in your new career as a Dental Assistant. Your patients will depend on you for quality treatment, advise, and comfort as you assist the dentist and carry
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HOME CARE SUPPORT HOME CARE Services. Reasonable rates/free consult. Call Glenna @ 250-594-5291
MEDICAL HEALTH FOOT CARE in your home by certified foot care nurse. 35 years experience. Vets approved. Marg, 250-954-8259.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN house cleaners. Exp., reliable, & insured. info@allclean4you.ca 250668-4642
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FARM WORKERS NEEDED start beginning of February 2013. 40 - 60hrs. per/wk. $10.25/hr. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting fruit and other farm work. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions & physically demanding. Fax resumes to: (250)752-7566
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MECHANIC REQ’D F/T for busy Automotive shop in Qualicum. Mail to: Box 158, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1S7. coastautoservice@shaw.ca
LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave. Qualicum
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NARSF Programs Ltd. would like to recognize its contracted Care Home Providers for the exceptional and dedicated care provided for youth this past year in the Transitions Program. Your care has been unwavering, inspiring and worthy of the highest praise. Congratulations Caregivers, and many thanks on behalf of youth whose lives you have made such a positive impact on!
CRAFT FAIRS
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-Camp Positions Avail. •Coastal Certified Bull Buckers - Includes vehicle/accommodations •Road Grader Operator (Excavator experience an asset) •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) •Grapple Yarder Operators •Hooktenders •Chasers •Line Machine Operator •Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
GARAGE DOOR SERVICE PERSON. Experienced Commercial Door Service and Installation Technician required for expanding commercial service department at Door Pro. Sectional, underground parking, rolling steel and operator repair and maintenance experience essential. Truck and tools provided $25 - $35/ hour. Call 604-597-4040 or email Mike - mikep@doorpro.ca WWW.DOORPRO.CA
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
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Job Posting Quality Assurance Trainee Emcon Services Inc. a Provincial leader in Road and Bridge Maintenance is seeking a Quality Assurance Trainee in our Vancouver Island Division. We are looking for a detail oriented person who thrives in a fast paced environment and seeks a chance for advancement while learning the Road and Bridge Maintenance Industry. You will work with our senior Management Team, inspect and identify work and processes used, measure for quality and accuracy, and examine compliance with contractual and company standards. The successful candidate will also participate in site supervision/inspections, project cost-control and costing analysis. As a member of our Quality Assurance Team, you have an active role in internal and local audits. This position requires the individual to work both outdoors (in all weather conditions) and indoors (office setting), has the above average analytical and organizational skills needed to complete reports and documentation, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships in a large and complex network and is flexible. Proven computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential. Road construction experience and an understanding of ISO principles would be an asset. Interested candidates may submit their resumes, complete with education, experience, references, and a current drivers abstract. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and hiring is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes to: HR Manager Emcon Services Inc. 105 – 1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, BC V1K 1B9 Fax: 250-378-4106 E-mail: tsmyth@emconservices.ca
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TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial ofďŹ ces; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
RHODA’S PAINTING. Small job specialist; see Facebook page for pictures. Will paint walls,trim,doors,furniture, cabinets,etc. Call 250-937-7030
CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554
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Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING FALL CLEAN-UP, gutters, irrigation system, hedges, garden haul away. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today! PROFESSIONAL FALL pruning shrubs & trees since 1958. Pieter Wams 250-752-0176. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.
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SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Drywall, Bathrooms, Flooring, Decks, Siding, Windows, Doors, Finishing & Repairs. Call Patrick 250-752-6616 TQ, Licenced, insured,Ref’s.
HAULING AND SALVAGE CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS HARDWOOD FLOORS reďŹ nishing: Holiday season is approaching. Make your old hardwood oors look like new, without the expense of replacing them. For estimate call: Dominik’s Hardwood Floors, 250-468-9947, 20+ years of experience in installation, ďŹ nishing and reďŹ nishing of hardwood oors.
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HOME REPAIRS CALL THE Old Guy. Retired contractor. Saves marriages! Painting, oors, doors, walls, baseboards, crown moldings, decks, fences or stairs. Fix little things or build a suite. Call 250-927-2827
MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.
BOOKS NEEDED TO HELP CATS. CatSpan needs your recent, high quality books, CDs & DVDs to raise money for feral cats. NO text books, sets, encyclopedias, Readers Digest condensed, hard cover ďŹ ction, magazines or out of date/poor condition books. Drop off at Petsville (NOTE new location 162 Harrison across from Parksville Medical Clinic), Pharmasave (Parksville), Royal LePage (Red Gap), & Qualicum Animal Hospital (Memorial). Info at 250248-6095 or email nanoosecatspan@gmail.com THANK YOU
30� HOOD FAN, stainless steel, side or top mount.Gently used. $800 new: Asking $150.00 Call 250-594-6332 DOUBLE OVEN, WALL oven. Convection & Standard ovens. ($4000.00 new) $1500.00 Call 250-594-6332 GAS STOVE Top with 6 burners, center at top grill with stainless steel front, 5’ long with 5’ Stainless steel hood fan. ($5000.00 new) $1500.00 for both. Call 250-594-6332.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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REAL ESTATE
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RENTALS
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HOUSES FOR SALE
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SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc. Call 250-738-0368 to view.
QUALICUM, DOWNTOWN. Quiet, secure 1 bdrm + den condo. F/S, D/W, W/D. Underground parking, elevator,large deck. N/S, N/P. $925 p/m Call 250-821-8997
PARKSVILLE, RENOVATED, cute, 1600 sqft character home. Large lot, garage, RV parking. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Movein ready, n/s,n/p. $1250. 4685724
WHISKEY CREEK: Lrg bdrm with private ent. in quiet country home. Phone, laundry, wired internet incld’d, $450. Call (250)752-1121.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage on acreage w/20 x 40 workshop (optional). Fully fenced, w/d, f/s, d/w, pellet stove, + util. $1700-$1200/mo Call 250-752-3138. Avail Imm.
FURNITURE 3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, kitchen appliances (offers), 3 seat sofa, $99, 2 rocking chairs and 1 Tub chair (offers), dresser w/ 2 large mirrors, $25. All by appt only, dealers welcome. Call (250)740-2783 (Fri, Sat, Sun) 10am-2pm. 4 PCE Wicker sectional couch, ideal for enclosed deck or family rm. $150 250-752-1771 APARTMENT SIZE Half moon sectional sofa (3 pcs on caster). 30â€? high, 32â€? deep. Pastel colors in ďŹ ne stripes. Perfect cond. $295. 250-248-9400 DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captain’s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving. DOWNSIZING SALE. Solid Maple Vilas dining room set w/ table that extends to seat 10, plus a hutch (showroom condition). ChesterďŹ eld, love seat, end tables, marble coffee table, book case, freezer, kitchen table & misc. 250-729-9095 DOWNSIZING SALE. Well upholstered furniture set - golden green muted. set of 3 - must see to appreciate. Table, lamps, sheers, at screen TV, many other items. Good quality. Call 250-586-8922 between 6 pm - 9 pm.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768 PORTABLE “AQUATIC� Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272. Qualicum Beach
ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. DANBY WHITE 16 cu ft upright freezer. Kenmore white 18 cu ft upright fridge. Each $300 or 500 cash for both. Call 250-468-9508 FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228. GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190.
MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidiďŹ er, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806.
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#1-994 ERRINGTON Rd. GIANT Indoor sale. Sat. Nov. 10, 9 - 2. Garage sale items Galore! With baked goods, Custom Hula Hoops & MORE!
PARKSVILLE, BALLENAS High School.(in the multi-purpose room). Sat. Nov. 10th, (10-2) Proceeds to Oceanside Minor Pee Wee Hockey. Huge Multi-Family Sale!
PARKSVILLE, 73 Magnolia Dr Nov 10 (8-2). Moving Sale. Good variety of items.
Parksville 2 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162
PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779
QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date:Nov. 11th, 2012, 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables: $8.00.Rain or Shine. Ph: 250757-8481 or 250-757-9938.
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PARKSVILLE. THIS is it! Well designed rancher, 55 +, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/TV room, many updates, 5 appliances, very private back yard, Bare Land Strata. Asking $338,500 obo. For appointment call 250248-5113
QUALICUM BEACH $295,000 1512 sq/ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, 5 yr old modular home situated on own land in Coop Park. Lots of parking. Will trade for rancher in Nanaimo or Oceanside. 250-738-0248
UPTOWN QUALICUM. 3 bdrm 1 bath rancher in Hermitage Park. 1,200.sq ft, updated peek-a-boo view of ocean and mtns. French doors leading to deck. $304,000. Katherine 250 752-5433.
HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
QUALICUM, FERN Rd 600 sq ft w/overhead door, washroom. Call 250-752-6266
COTTAGES 2 BEDROOM, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville, Available Dec. 1/2012 until June 1/2013. Suit quiet people. $800, utilities included. No smokers, no pets. References required. 250-2483171.
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255 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881. 297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms + den 2 bath, $1150 or $1350 furnished. Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach, 2 Bd 1 Ba, W/D, granite counters, deck, heat recovery system, elevator, N/S, N/P, storage, covered parking, $1300. Nov. 1. 250-951-3367. OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Nov 1. $1000/mo. Call (250)954-0662. PARKSVILLE. 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W oors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. now. $925 p/mo. Lease, ref’s req’d. 250-947-5151. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry, close to downtown. Avail Dec. 1st. $900/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-607-7069. PARKSVILLE LG 2bdr near downtown. Top oor, partial ocean view. Well kept, clean, quiet building. $900 month, inc heat, hot water, covered parking. N/P N/S, Ref req. Nov 15 or Dec 1. 250-248-8874. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available Dec 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 2 bdrm apt’s. Quiet bldg, centrally located. H/W,storage,parking, $800 p.mo. Avail Now & Dec. 1st. Call 250-248-5431 QUALICUM- (7 kms from) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $550. + utils. Avail Nov 1. 250-954-4018. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM 1-BDRM apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700./mo inclds all utils. Avail now. 250-752-3333.
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QUALICUM BEACH - DOWNTOWN- 2 bed house, new kitchen and bathroom, hardwood oors, bright and airy, wood stove, 2 blocks from pool. F/S, W/D, D/W. Landscaping included. Avail. Dec 1, $1200/mo 250-752-0288 QUALICUM BEACH- large 2 bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail Now! Call 250-752-4258.
COUNTRY SETTING North Qualicum. Upper Duplex, 1 bdrm, F/S, attractive air tight ďŹ replace. Ref’s, N/S, No dogs. Avail immed. $675/mo. Call 250-594-3705. QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P. $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847
MOBILE HOMES & PADS PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm mobile close to Orange Bridge, 4 appl’s. $800 + utils. Avail now. (250)954-1960.
MODULAR HOMES ERRINGTON- 2 BDRMS, 2 bath, $950/mo inclds 6 appls, Pets ok. Refs req’d. Avail now. (250)228-2055.
HOMES FOR RENT AVAIL NOV. 16th. Newer mobile on acreage (not in park) 2bdrm, small addition, covered porch. Beautiful mountain view, 5 appl’s. NP/NS. Ref’s req’d. $850. (250)752-3425. BOWSER- 2 bdrm house, garage, yard, close to beach, 5 appls, quiet tenant(s). Refs req’d. NP/NS. $1050 mo inclds water, garbage. Available immed. Call 1 (604)698-5779. CARRIAGE HOUSE, Coombs 12 mins to Parksville/ QB. Bright 3-bdrm, open concept kitchen, dining & family room. Huge garage & storage. F/S, D/W, wood stove $1000./mo. (250)951-9962.
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PARKSVILLE, Cozy 1 bdrm plus inlaw suite,private,furnished, self cont. util. incl., suit single occupant, near ocean. $825. mo.Call 250-248-5401.
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CHURCH ROAD,1 bdrm luxury suite, private, quiet, Wembly area, available immed. Call 250-228-3177.
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WATERFRONT NANOOSE BAY - 1760 ft2, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s, W/D, garage, N/S, small pet neg, $1350/mo + utils. More info: www.vrbo.com/430882. Avail Nov 1. Refs req’d. c a t o. t ra n s fe r @ g m a i l . c o m 250-468-7959
PARKSVILLE, 1 bdrm, 800 s/f suite with w/d, f/s, heat & hydro incld’d. $750 p/m, 10 minutes from town. 250-248-2235
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OFFICE/RETAIL 1600 SQ ft retail space with parking and signage on busy highway entering Port Alberni. Great location for suitable business to compliment organic produce market on same property. Rate negotiable for right tenant. 250-586-1372. DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, t 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofďŹ ce space for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo + triple nets. Call 250-248-3142 or 250-248-3655.
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COOMBS, 1st month free for long term tenant. RV site available in small adult park. Fenced, deck, storage unit. $375 plus hydro/month. Call 250-586-1372.
PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, central vac, HRV. NS/NP. $1350 mo. Call (403)278-6857.
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
QUALICUM. 1-BDRM ground level suite in quiet area, close to beach. NS, NP, utility’s included. W/D & carport parking $800./mo (250) 752-3294.
FRENCH CREEK, Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, rancher. Granite, hardwood. $1600/mo. 250-738-0595
PARKSVILLE (171 CorďŹ eld)2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, close to beach & shopping. N/S. $1100 mo + utils. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-757-9696.
DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax.
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PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. Clean & cozy, woodstove, 5 appls, near Winchelsea Elem. NS/NP. $1250 + utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)752-9807.
STORAGE
PARKSVILLE 1-BDRM suite sep entry, parking, quiet area, Inclds utils. N/S. $675./mo. (250)248-2600, (250)752-4402
ERRINGTON, OLDER Log house, 2 bdrms, + loft ,1 bath, sky lights ,1700 s/f, on acreage, wood stove, w/d, propane oven, pets upon approval. Mildew free. Avail. imm. $1200 p/m + utils. negotiable. email: alibell@shaw.ca or 250937-0964
NANOOSE BAY- (15mins to Parksville, 12mins to Nanaimo) 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls. $1000+ utils. (250)468-1480.
WHISKEY CREEK- 1 Bdrm in rural Qualicum home. Laundry, internet, cable & utils incld. Need car. Avail now. $350./mo. (250)752-1121.
QUALICUMnew luxury 2300sqft, 3 bdrm Rancher, dream kitchen, maple rs, lrg garage. $1800. Call 250-7523867, 250-752-0093.
ERRINGTON- 1 BDRM, tile rs, workshop w/240v. NS/NP. $650. Call (250)248-6554. NICE COTTAGE Style Apartment 975 sq feet, private setting, 1 lrg bedroom, lrg kitchen. Wd/dw, extra parking. Ready to move in. Qualicum Beach. $700. Call Mike 250752-2379
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PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936
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REAL ESTATE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
PARKSVILLE, 264 Pioneer Cresc. Nov 10 (9-1). Eagles Hall - Flea Market. 20+ tables.
MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673.
GARAGE SALE - Everything Christmas and everything else! Holiday decorations, tableware, collectibles, housewares, and more. Something for everyone! Inside at 1556 Dalmatian Drive in Columbia Beach. Sat. Nov.10, 9am-1pm.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Well maintained, +/- 1200 sq ft. Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to schools & shopping. Reasonable offers considered $280,000 Call 250-240-8558 Parksville, 681 Blenkin Ave.
PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.
DIGITAL PIANO, Roland HP137R, full keyboard with weighted hammer action, quality sound of piano, harpsichord or organ & other features. Excellent condition, bench incl’d. Asking $500.00 Call: 250-752-0965
QUALICUMSMALL furnished apt attached to private residence, walk to town, inclds utils. NS/NP. Avail Dec 1. $800. Call (250)752-2215.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
2 BD 1 BA, top oor 55+ Bldg, $895. Walk to Tillicum Mall. Call 250-858-2383
DASHWOOD, 4129 Isl Hwy W. Nov 10 (10-3). End of season inside sale. Kitchen ware, houseware, shoes, boots, bags, winter coats, jackets, trinkets, jewelry & much more.
40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.
PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently reno’d, 1/4 acre lot close to all amenities. Likely the nicest home in price range! 250-947-9959. To view go to www.propertyguys.com/42584
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RV PADS CARS
PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, 2 bath beach front, furn. Nov-Mar. $1500 nego. (604)929-8070.
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING PARKSVILLE EMERALD ESTATES- 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Assisted living inclds home maker/laundry services & optional meal plan. Pets ok. $1250. (250)935-6728.
1923 FORD “T� Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m. 1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977
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Silvertips playing fast paced hockey North Island team with three locals lost 3-2 but provided great entertainment JAMES CL ARKE
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“Wow, that’s some good hockey, ‘eh son,” one dad commented off the cuff as his boy watched on wide-eyed from behind the glass, and anyone that turned out at Meeker Arena last Sunday to watch the North Island Silvertips take on the Greater Vancouver Canadians knows he was on the mark. “Oh yeah — the speed of BC Major Midget is amazing, and it’s like that in all the games, with all the teams,” Silvertips’ coach Jason Dubyna confirmed after. His squad lost Sunday’s game 3-2, but it was fast-paced, wellplayed wide open entertaining game to be sure, and with very few penalties called. The Silvertips as reported earlier have three Oceanside players in the lineup — D-man David Biagioni (Parksville), forward Trent Bell (Nanoose Bay) and goalie Liam Giroux (QB). Giroux was minding the twine Sunday, and did his bit as he had to ward off a whack of rubber to keep his team in the hunt. The game was tied 2-2 after
20 minutes and the Canadians scored what would hold up to be the winner midway through the second. The Canadians played a solid defensive game that kept the Silvertips to the outside and they were working the trap so it was tough to get any shots on net. “Liam did really well,” Dubyna said of his local puckstopper. “It was a real strong outing for him.” Liam’s older brother Kiefer plays goal for the VIJHL’s Oceanside Generals, who Dubyna used to play for and also spent a number of years behind the bench for. As for his other Oceansiders, Biagioni, who Dubyna describes “as a solid stay-at-home D-man and one of our go-to guys on the penalty kill,” was out of the lineup with an upper body injury, “and Bell was flying. “Trent’s one of our more physical forwards — he’s one of the guys we rely on to set the tone for our physical play.” BC Major Midget is comprised primarily of 15 and 16 year olds; this is Bell’s second season on the team; he played up as an underage last year and
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is already being looked at to lead said Dubyna. In the meantime, it’s still early in the 40 game regular season, but the Silvertips have their work cut out for them sitting eighth in the 11-team BC Major Midget League at 4-7-1. With the win the Canadians took over seventh
place from the Silvertips at 5-6-1. At press time The Vancouver Giants lead the high performance league at 11-0-1 with the Caribou Cougars (11-3-0) and Okanagan Rockets (9-2-1) are on their heels in second and third. The top eight teams make the playoffs. The Silvertips have more
game this year at Meeker Arena, in December. To follow the Silvertips and the BC Major Midget League go to www.bchockey.net. GAME ON: The Silvertips are in Burnaby this weekend for a two game set against the North West Giants.
Whalers on a mission at North Islands After a very busy weekend, local volleyball team headed to Nanaimo for finals JAMES CL ARKE
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Ballenas Secondary School’s senior boys volleyball team is on a mission this year, and so far that mission — to compete with the top teams in the province come playoff time — certainly looks possible. The Whalers are on the courts in Nanaimo Thursday and Friday for their North Island finals (scores unavailable at press time) feeling good about their game after locking up their third straight tournament win to go along with a second place finish last month. There is no league play in BC High
School Sr. Boys volleyball and teams prepare for their respective playoffs through a short but busy tournament schedule. Last Friday and Saturday they took first at a tourney in Courtenay. Two weeks ago at Wellington Secondary tourney the Whalers played six, count’em six, matches in one day (Oct. 20) and ended up beating Dover Bay in the final wining the first set 34-32, losing the second 25-22 and taking the third 15-8. “Probably the longest one I’ve been involved with its pretty rare. It was pretty exciting,” said BSS teacher/coach Daryl Britz. The Whalers opened their preseason
back in September with a second place finish at the VIU Mariners tourney. On Oct. 26-27 at the second annual sixteam Lambrick Park Lions’ Cup, the Whalers opened the tourney with wins over Dover and Claremont. They beat the Roadrunners from Reynolds Saturday morning then hammered the host team that afternoon. The Whalers beat Oak Bay three straight to lock it up. “It was pretty cool,” said Britz. The Whalers were led by captain Brad Harvey and power hitter Kendal Wuerch who led the tournament in kills, and Rob-
ert Tickell who quarterbacked the offence. Also earning props for their play on the front row were Cole Bennett and Colson Schneider. “We’re definitely starting to round into form at the right time,” said Britz, adding “I think we can still get better, but it’s coming together and I think we’ll be able to compete with the best teams in the province, which is our goal.” GAME ON: The Whalers were back at it for real on Thursday battling it out at the four-team North Island finals at Dover in Nanaimo. Results unavailable at deadline — stay tuned.
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played a defensive system for the first 55 minutes of the game, we frustrated them, and then we attacked them in the last 10. We did the old rope-a-dope and it worked to a tee. It was great.” Back at it at 8 a.m. Wednesday the Kondors beat the Eagles from Woodlands 3-2, “and that was it, By the goal differential we finished second in our pool and only the top two advance.” “We had to win our last game so we did what we had to do, but to watch and listen to the other game knowing we only needed one more goal, that was tough.” The disappointment aside, Gayton was quick to make the point his squad finished
“Every game, every goal is important and we put ourselves behind the eight-ball by losing to an SMU team we should have buried.” The Kondors “dominated” that opening game against SMU but came up on the short end of a 2-0 final. Kwalikum rebounded in game two Tuesday, a must-win against the dreaded Gulf Islands Scorpions. Deadlocked in a scoreless tie, Ben Robson was hauled down in the box and stroked home the ensuing penalty kick with under five minutes remaining for the winner. “That was our best game of the season,” said Gayton, explaining “they’re stronger than us in almost every position, but we
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The Buccaneers were back up and running at Springwood Park last Sunday, but home field wasn’t much of an advantage on this day as both teams were handed lopsided losses by the visitors. The Tier 2 U14 ‘Bucs were up first and in tough against Tier 1 Vic Field, losing both their games but battling hard; likewise for the U12s who dropped both their games to the Mid Island Thunder. “I think there is a bit of nerves when you play a Tier 1 team,” said U14 ‘Bucs team manager Robyn Thompson, adding “things are looking up though as the team with all its newer players is starting to ‘click.” “We played them end to end, trading goals for the first half of the first game (however) our squad was missing a few players which made it hard to keep up to them,” U12 head coach John Shafi, who also assists on the U14
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