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The number of local Christmas events being cancelled this year are now up to three, and one organization that is sure to feel the effects is Parksville’s Salvation Army. “These events put the spirit of Christmas into people and the spirit of giving,” said Lisa Clason, community services co-ordinator of the Salvation Army. “When you start to take those things away...it pulls that out of people’s minds.” The popular Bethlehem Walk at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church was cancelled due to lack of “human resources” this year according to the website, after running for 20 years. The church normally collects donations for the Salvation Army as admission to the Bethlehem Walk, and last year garnered the organization $14,000 and stacks of non-perishable food items. The church will donate its budget to the Salvation Army, but it’s a very small amount compared to what they normally get, Clason said. See SANTA, page A3
Shots fired at house Man in custody after Qualicum Beach incident NEIL HORNER
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A Qualicum Beach man is in custody facing charges of attempted murder after shots were fired at a residence on Kenmuir Road early Saturday morning. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said the shooting occurred just after midnight. “A 56-year-old man had attended the residence where his ex-girlfriend resides,” Foreman said. “He proceeded to take several shots at the home with a high powered rifle before fleeing the area in his pickup truck.” See ATTEMPTED, page A3
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Parksville’s Santa Claus Parade has also been cancelled this year for similar reasons, an event which Clason said also collected food for the Salvation Army. The Qualicum Beach Artisan Winter Festival is another event that has been called off, this one in Qualicum Beach, due to lack of support, said past organizer Dee Aguilar. The Morningstar Farm in Parksville has decided to try to help restock the Salvation Army’s shelves, by changing their annual Christmas at the Farm event to a fundraiser for the organization.
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Inside the home, a 22-year-old man who was visiting at the time of the gunfire had been hit in the leg with a bullet. He was rushed by Ambulance to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and later airlifted to Royal Jubilee Hospital for surgery where he is currently recovering. The 44-year-old woman, who was the only other person in the residence, was unharmed. Police fanned out to search for the suspect and at 1:40 a.m. the suspect’s vehicle was spotted by an officer on patrol on Highway 19A in Qualicum Beach. The Oceanside RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop and took the suspect into custody without incident after finding a loaded rifle in the pickup truck. The suspect is being held in custody and will be attending B.C. provincial Court in Nanaimo on Tuesday. The Oceanside RCMP are recommending two counts of attempted murder.
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On the road again Parksville trucker doesn’t let lack of legs get in his way Shawn Van Gruen is looking forward to a career as a commercial truck driver after surgery at Cowichan District Hospital relieved the chronic pain he endured for years following amputations to both his legs. The 50-year-old Parksville man has had 25 operations to deal with a condition known as popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. It occurs when a lower limb artery is compressed by adjacent muscles and tissue. Two of those surgeries are particularly memorable for Van Gruen. On Sept. 10, 2001, Van Gruen’s right leg was amputated below the knee because of a growing risk from blood clots related to the syndrome. As he dealt with the dramatic change in his own life, Van Gruen recalls watching television coverage of airliners crashing into the World Trade Center and wondering if the post-surgery medication was causing hallucinations. Van Gruen has a strong but positive memory of another surgery performed June 25, 2012, by a medical team led by Dr. Alexander Anzarut at Cowichan District Hospital. “What a difference. I went from excruciating pain to no pain,” says Van Gruen. “It went from night to day. It was so much better.” Van Gruen’s quality of life had been declining for several years. In 2002, his left leg was amputated because of blood clots and he was in constant pain. He had worked as an electrician but had to give up the trade because of the agony he felt particularly when he walked and put pressure on the nerves at the site of the amputations. “I was disabled and on narcotics for chronic pain with little hope for the future,” said Van
Gruen. Initial attempts to relieve the pain through surgery failed and Van Gruen was referred to Dr. Anzarut by Dr. Corrie Graboski of Vancouver Island Health Authority’s Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating Team. Dr. Anzarut, a Duncan-based cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, determined that Van Gruen’s pain originated from trapped nerves that were susceptible to pressure. See LEgS, page A7
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A scuba diver perished after running into trouble while on a dive at Nanoose Bay. The B.C. Coroner’s Service this week confirmed the identity of the man as Paul Scott Revane, 53, from Nanaimo. Revane and a dive companion had been diving at a popular dive site late in the afternoon of Nov. 2 when Revane ran into trouble.
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Armed robbers struck at a jewelry store in Parksville Wednesday afternoon. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said police received the call at 4:12 p.m. after two men entered the Paulan Jewelers store, brandishing a gun and threatening staff. “They proceeded to smash a display case and grab several thousand dollars worth of jewelry,” Foreman said. “The suspects then ran from the store and sped off in what has been reported as a dark coloured Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).” As an investigational strategy, the Oceanside RCMP will not be releasing witness descriptions of the suspects. Although shaken up, nobody was injured in the incident. This investigation is ongoing and police are looking for help from the public. Anyone with information or who was a witness to this robbery is asked to contact the Oceanside RCMP at 250 248-6111 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. NEIL HORNER PHOTO
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SAFETY
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The Manna Van is getting geared up for another winter helping the homeless of District 69. With the help of many community donations, especially $10,000 from the Kiwanis Club of Parksville and Qualicum Beach, the organization now has a new van to continue delivering services. They are out and about in the community all week and can be found from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays near the Parksville Legion. To make a donation, help or get help call 250-248-0845 or ask at the SOS, Mental Health or any church. For more on Kiwanis call 250-738-0829.
have issues with crossing traffic on the busy two-lane highway and that sight lines can be an issue. “The regional district and highways (provincial government) never saw a need to develop an advanced plan,” explained Weir who said the amount of development along the corridor, especially in the Wembley Mall area, are increasing the need for wider planning. But he also pointed out that traffic studies don’t support the perception that traffic has increased along the highway yet. Pritchard admits, “we aren’t holding our breath for quick action,” but said they are thinking bigger and long term, considering things like twinning the highway, thinking of it as a “plan 2020.” Eaglecrest has three intersections on Highway 19A, a T-intersection at Yambury Rd., the shared Eaglecrest Drive intersection with Chartwell across the highway, and at Village way.
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Though there is nothing currently in the works, the Town of Qualicum Beach is considering a traffic roundabout as one possible solution to traffic issues on Highway 19A along the Eaglecrest subdivision. The subject came up at the recent Eaglecrest Residents’ Association AGM, attended by mayor Teunis Westbroek, coun. Dave Willie and director of engineering Bob Weir. “It wasn’t the focus of the meeting,” association president Tim Pritchard later told THE NEWS. “We invited council, at their offer, and we defined a number of areas to talk about,” explaining that traffic became a hot topic for unrelated political reasons. “Our issue is we need to look at traffic along 19A in the broader context of the entire Parksville-Qualicum Beach corridor,” Pritchard said. “It’s all about left hand turns,” he said explaining that residents often
Weir reiterated what he explained at the AGM, that the key issue is limited financial resources. He broke down the main options pointing out that traffic roundabouts are the provincial government’s current preference. Municipalities have to prove a traffic circle wouldn’t work if they want to install traffic lights. But that doesn’t mean that would be the town’s first choice, Weir said, pointing out that a roundabout would cost more than a million dollars and are most effective in intersections with similar amounts of traffic from all directions — unlike those along the highway. He suggested another option to look at is “protected T-intersections” like the one at Martindale Rd. in Parksville, which would cost half as much. At the AGM, Westbroek highlighted the success of the Rupert Road roundabout — despite controversy and fears beforehand — and said that if or when the time comes, council will look at all the information and work together on the best solution for all Qualicum Beach residents.
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Parksville resident Rebecca Classen remembers being told she was stupid and worthless so often that she started to believe it. “Because it seemed like other people hated me it seemed okay to hate myself,� the 16-year-old said. Classen remembers getting bullied physically in elementary school in Saskatoon and serious emotional bullying started in middle school. One of the worst situations she remembers was when about 30 students surrounded her, mocking and making fun of her clothes and her looks. Video footage showed three teachers witnessing the attack and ignoring it, something Classen said was not uncommon. Her parents were notified of the incident by the school. “They didn’t want to show my mom because they said [the video] was so horrific that she wouldn’t want to see it.� That incident made Classen hit rock bottom, where she stayed for a number of years, she said. Her parents decided to make the move to Vancouver Island, partly to take Classen out of her unhappy situation. When she started Ballenas Secondary School (BSS) she said she had a “very deep rooted anxiety that came along with going to school� and so would cry and complain about having to go. Her parents agreed to homeschooling, a move that would change her life. “For the first time in my life I actually enjoyed school,� she said. Classen went from a poor student to an A student, because she no longer felt constant anxiety. It turns out she was smart, which proved her tormentors wrong, made her feel great and
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jority of cases have reported improvement. But that’s when the issues are reported. “Some students are afraid of talking about it because of anxiety that the issue will get worse, but that’s usually not the case,� she said. “It does get better.� And in order to better educate students on bullying and harassment, its impacts and preventative measures, youth leaders at the school will be trained later this month. They will then present to Grade 9 and 10 classes, and most likely at the middle and elementary school level down the road. Confortin said when students talk to students about issues like these, they tend to listen better. The district’s director of instruction, Gillian Wilson, said each school has their own tools and the district has been working with an industry professional educating students and staff on risk assessment for years.
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Dr. Anzarut first performed surgery on Van Gruen in 2011 and in June, Dr. Anzarut and his team performed a second operation. “I took the nerve that was there and rather than cut it back, I moved it to a new location up into the thigh — to a soft area where if there’s pressure, it won’t cause pain. I had to meticulously follow the nerve to make sure there were no sprouts left behind,” said Dr. Anzarut. The surgeon trimmed back the end of the nerve and created a cap from the surrounding tissue. The truncated tube around the nerves is intended to keep them from sprouting out again. Van Gruen credits the hospital staff and Dr. Anzarut for giving him the opportunity to work again and pursue some of his favourite activities such as mountain biking. “Thanks to Dr. Anzarut and the surgery he
performed in June, I’m now pain-free, off of the medication, able to walk again, and have completed my training to be a commercial truck driver.” Van Gruen’s successful training at the Mountain Transport Institute in Castlegar earned him certification to drive standards commercial trucks — vehicles that have not been adapted for those with disabilities. He can use both of his prostheses to manage the clutch, brake and gas pedal. “Shawn’s case was not unique, but it was the first time such a complicated nerve surgery has been performed at the Cowichan District Hospital,” said Dr. Anzarut. “It’s a credit to the hospital and its staff that I was able to provide the surgery and make such a difference.” — Submitted by VIHA
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There’s nothing particularly new or secret about Ottawa’s latest trade deal with China, says Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney. Lunney, whose office was picketed with a protest recently against the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA) said those concerned about the impacts of the proposed deal can rest assured it’s not as scary as some make out. “The China-Canada FIPPA agreement was tabled in the House of Commons on Sept. 26 and is available to the public and all MPS,” Lunney said. “The NDP and Liberal parties have had four days to debate the issue and curiously they have decided not to.” Lunney said that since 2006 a total of 14 FIPPAs have been signed with countries such as India, Senegal, Tanzania, Romania and the Czech Republic. As well, negotiations are in progress with Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Indonesia and Zambia. “By negotiating FIPPAs with developing na-
tions, Canada is playing a responsible and useful role in helping smaller nations develop the capacity and a template for trade agreements that promotes responsible development of their own economies.” Lunney argued the FIPPA agreement with China will provide stronger protection for Canadians investing in China and facilitate the creation of jobs and economic growth in Canada at the same time. “Canada’s Foreign Investment Act remains in place and any major foreign investment will continue to be subject to analysis to determine if it is in Canada’s best interest,” Lunney said. Although Canada’s largest trading partner is the United States — to the tune of $689 billion in bilateral trade, Lunney said it’s crucial for the nation to diversify its trading relationships to include other nations as well. “Diversification of economic opportunity is a great asset in uncertain times,” he said. “We continue to work to expand opportunities for Canadian exporters and job creators.” Anyone who wants to access the document can find it at: www.international.gc.ca/ trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/ agr-acc/fipa-apie/china-text-chine.aspx?lang=en&view=d.
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lied in the past or suffers with mental health issues for example. Classen said one suicide is too much, and therefore students should have to face criminal charges if they choose to bully. She would like to tell bullies to try and put themselves in their victim’s position. “Take a step back, maybe they’re different, maybe you think they’re weird but they may think you’re weird too. Not everyone has to love each other and want to be best friends, but everybody should like each other and should respect each other.” To report a case of bullying anonymously, and to find other resources on bullying, visit Ballenas’ website www.ballenascounselling. weebly.com and click on bullying.
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The Ministry of Education is now working with the same professional to education schools in the province. Wilson said it’s very important that children and parents report bullying, but it’s also important that people distinguish the difference between bullying and having a conflict with another student. “The word bullying is sometimes used because [the students] don’t know how else to express that. It’s finding out whether a child is in conflict with a friend and they are having an argument… whereas bullying someone is doing something with the intent to hurt someone.” Confortin said the school looks at both sides of the problem, because often the child doing the bullying has their own issues, has been bul-
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City Dates November 15 Coffee with Council November 15 Advisory Planning Commission November 17 & 18 PVFD Food and Toy Drive November 19 Council and Town Hall Council Meeting November 22 Coffee with Council November 29 Coffee with Council December 3 Public Hearing December 3 Committee of the Whole and Council Meeting December 6 Coffee with Council December 13 Advisory Design Panel December 13 Coffee with Council December 17 Committee of the Whole and Council Meeting The public is encouraged to attend Council and Committee of the Whole meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 pm. The public is welcome to observe the meetings of any advisory committee. Please refer to the City’s website for agendas and to confirm times and dates.
Town Hall Council Meeting – November 19 Council will host a town hall meeting following the next Council meeting which will be held at Knox United Church. The town hall meeting will provide a less formal occasion for residents to engage with Council. The agenda will be posted to the website later this week. We hope you will join the conversation. WHO: WHAT: WHEN:
Parksville residents Town Hall Council Meeting Monday, November 19 Council at 6 pm and town hall at 7 pm WHERE: Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street WHY: To engage the community in conversation
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Parksville Fire Department Annual Food and Toy Drive The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department members are gearing up to collect food and toys, door-to-door throughout Parksville and the areas in the Parksville Fire Protection Area. Trucks will roll out of the firehall at 9 am and will come to your door between 9 am and 4 pm on Saturday, November 17 or Sunday, November 18. Paper bags for groceries, provided by Quality Foods, will be in the newspaper this week. Please have your donation ready for pick up. Volunteers have a wide area to cover in just two days so having your donation ready to go is most helpful. If not at home, please leave the bag in your carport or by the front door. Non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys may also be dropped off at the Parksville Fire Hall or the Salvation Army Food Bank at 886 Wembley Road. Cash donations are also accepted. The Department appreciates the support of the community.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Bylaw No. 1487 and 1488 Parksville Council proposes to place these bylaws before Council for consideration of final adoption at the Council meeting on December 3. The proposed bylaws and plans may be viewed at Community Planning, Monday through Friday; 8 am to 4 pm. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaws has an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions to Council by sending a letter to Mayor and Council by noon, November 28.
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“Parksville Highway Closure Bylaw, 2012, No. 1487” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – that certain parcel or tract of land, more particularly known and described as all that portion of road in Lot A, District Lot 74, Nanoose District, Plan 27467, Except Parts in Plans VIP72675 and VIP74693 known as 826 Island Highway West.
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“Parksville Highway Closure Bylaw, 2012, No. 1488” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – closure of a portion of that certain parcel or tract of land, more particularly known and described as that portion of road abutting the remainder of Lot A, Block 725, District Lot 97, Nanoose District, Plan 31814, Except Part in Plan 32758 (also known as 401 Moilliet Street South), and Lot 2 of Block 725, District Lot 97, Nanoose District, Plan 27692 Except Part in Plan VIP 52133 (also known as 485 Alberni Highway) and Lot 1, Block 725 and of District Lot 97, Nanoose District, Plan 32758, Except Part in Plan VIP53619 (also known as 501 Alberni Highway).
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The City is in the process of revising the tiered billing rates for water and when approved, the new rates will apply for the next billing cycle in March 2013. The proposed new rates will still use a tiered billing system for residential customers. An additional fixed charge of $16 per year for the purpose of building up a reserve for the construction of the water treatment plant will be applied starting in 2013. The presentation by staff at the November 5 Council meeting is now on the website under Residents/Utility Billing. Updated water billing rate information including a water rate calculator will be added soon.
We will now be providing highlights from Council meetings, available on the website a few days after the meeting. These highlights will provide a brief meeting summary; full meeting minutes, once approved by Council, may be found on the City’s website under Quicklinks – Agenda and Minutes.
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Web Streaming of Council Meetings Council meetings held in the Forum may now be viewed live and archived, accessible on the City’s website (home page link). Questions should be directed to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca
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Work continues in earnest on the City’s update to the Official Community Plan. Over the past year, the consultants, Urban Systems, received a significant amount of material and input from citizens and this feedback is included as part of the first plan draft. City departments are now reviewing the preliminary draft OCP received last week. We recognize that December is a busy month and for this reason, the first draft will be released to the public in early January. This will provide residents with the opportunity to evaluate the draft prior to attending open houses anticipated to be later in January. The open houses will facilitate review and discussion of the plan content. Following the open houses and prior to being forwarded to Council for the formal adoption process, the plan will be revised to include additional comments from the public. The final plan will be completed in the spring. The additional input on the two questionnaires (workshop and street market) provided to the consultants for their review is now on the City’s website (OCP Quicklink). Thanks to all who took time to provide comments.
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t was cold and rainy, even reports of snow in Bowser. Still, they they were, hundreds upon hundreds of veterans and Legion members and citizens of all ages marching, standing, singing, saluting and generally showing their respect for those who had fallen in the defence of freedom. We are fortunate in this district to have so many people with connections to past conflicts, those with vivid memories of both horrors and triumphs. They will not be among us forever. There were signs on Sunday, however, that they are leaving a lasting legacy of this ceremony, that they have engaged the youth in a way that will ensure the continuation of this important event for years to come. The youngest of all march in the parades, members of local Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and other clubs. As they marched past the reviewing stand on Sunday in Parksville on Craig Street, some of the youngest were looking at this well-dressed military man saluting them from the makeshift stage with wonder and curiousity. OK, who is this soldier guy and why is he saluting me? That was what the look on the tiny faces was saying. Well, he is saying thank you, little one, thank you for being here and thank you for continuing this ceremony when the rest of us have all shuffled off this mortal coil. They might not quite get it now, and that’s OK. The seed has been planted. Imagine the year 2042. There will be no veterans of the first two World Wars, Korea, Viet Nam – and very few relatives of those who did fight in those conflicts. Yes, there will be other conflicts to remember – those which have happened in the past 20 or 30 years and (hopefully not) those which happen in the next 30 years. The people who will help everyone remember the trenches of 1917 and Dieppe will be the ones who marched Sunday not knowing exactly what this was all about. Thank-you, everyone of all ages, for your efforts on Sunday. You all make us a richer, more respectful community. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters STAFFING MYSTERY In reference to two pieces published in your newspaper referring specifically to the hiring of staff for the new Oceanside Health Centre (THE NEWS, Oct. 19; and an editorial by John Harding (THE NEWS, Oct. 26). VIHA’s director of service development Sheila Cruikshank talks a good fight when referring to hiring staff for the new health centre, but at the same time, absolves herself of the responsibility of hiring staff by coyly stating “that staffing is a matter for VIHA and appropriate unions to work out.” I understand that priority is in the search for professional medical personnel and support staff which should be the prime responsibility of any manager, so, just who is in charge? A case in point is that we have had in this community for a number years a clinic (the Parksville X-Ray Clinic) that has served the Oceanside area very well, providing an excellent, efficient and speedy service, administering care to countless patients a day without the bureaucratic hassle and long waits which are so prevalent in our presentday health care system. It is my understanding that these facilities will be transferred to the new health centre but none of the 15-plus staff have yet to be told whether or not they will be hired. These employees have served the community well over the past many years. They live here, their children go to school here, they have friends here, they are active in the community and they want to stay here. Being employed by a small private com-
“It seemed OK to hate myself.” REBECCA CLASSEN, see story page A6
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pany, they belong to no union. It is less than two months to Christmas, and the New Year, and these employees and their families deserve answers to whether they will be retained or not, instead of sitting under the Sword of Damocles awaiting Cruikshank’s decision, who brushes off the matter by saying that they may be found jobs elsewhere within VIHA, presumably at the bottom of the union totem pole. Sounds like bureaucratic bullying to me. HAZEL AND PETER PICKERING Parksville
THANK GOODNESS From having chatted with Second World War veterans, I realized a common thread: “thank goodness for the Sally Ann.” Whether it was northwest Europe, Italy or the Pacific, the Salvation Army was usually there to share a hot meal, a change of clothes and a kind word, not too far from the action. And what the troops really remember is that they never asked for money. JOHN ARCHER Errington
WATER WOES I feel I must address this outlandish idea that commercial users are already doing the best possible to conserve water because they have so much more incentive than residential users. The idea that commercial water users have a better incentive to conserve than residential users is frankly balderdash.
Residential users are still paying for water and I do not know many who are willing to throw away money wastefully. This was clearly demonstrated when the tiered system showed residents that usage equaled money out of pocket. Residents responded with a whopping 23 per cent reduction. On the other hand commercial users did not reduce by any meaningful amount. I don’t think this is because they were already such good conservers. It is far more likely that those, whose costs didn’t go down due to subsidized tier rating, just passed the costs onto the consumer and therefore had no increased incentive at all to conserve. At the risk of being offensive this logic is best served with a shovel. The cost of water, like rent, taxes, product costs and any other business costs, is passed on to the costumer in the price of the product or service. This is a fundamental precept of business. Further, the idea that savings to the business person would result in savings to the consumer was clearly shown to be false when the same promise made for the HST failed to produce lower prices. With very limited exceptions if a business can find a savings they’re far more likely to take it as profit than to lower the price consumers are already showing a willingness to pay. The only way that equal water rates across the board would eat into the profits of commercial water users is if they have been reaping extra profits since the tiered water rates began subsidizing them in 2009.
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum
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JOHN MANSELL Parksville More LETTERS, page A12 CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville
VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Does it bother you that the Bethlehem Walk and Santa parade are cancelled?
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Rules to write by It’s a bit sad because we were hoping to go to both this year. BRANWEN BRIMACOMBE Parksville
Yes. They are fun to go to. KALEB HER Parksville
Yes, it bothers me that any children’s event would be cancelled. HENRY MCLAUGHLIN Parksville
Not so much the Santa Claus Parade, but the Bethlehem Walk, yes. VIRGINIA ANDERSON Errington
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DENIAL PROBLEM Alf Randall’s recent letter (THE NEWS, Nov. 6) has prompted me to write. Not to criticize his letter, which is full of nonsense, but to wonder why The News would print it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion about things that serve having an opinion: the qualities of a movie, the efficacy of a politician, or the food in a local restaurant. But it is ridiculous to entertain an opinion that goes against something factual, unless it’s for ridicule or humour. For example, it is unlikely that much column space would be provided someone to rant on, offering their opinion that the Earth is flat, when we know it is a globe. Or to consider someone’s opinion that gravitation doesn’t occur because it is not mentioned in the Bible. Like gravitation, a round Earth, and evolution, climate change is a fact. It has been accepted as truth by 97 per cent of climate scientists, that is, scientists who study the subject. And none of the major scientific institutions in the world dispute the theory of human-caused climate change — not one. Is not the purpose of a newspaper to inform — that is, impart information or knowledge to the populace? How does the printing of these denials of the fact of climate change inform any of us? How does compounding the already-existing doubt about the reality of climate change — manufactured by many of the same folks that told us tobacco was not harmful to our health — allow us to make wise decisions not only for ourselves but for future generations? It’s so easy nowadays to determine the truth about the claims made by climate change skeptics like Randall. Simply read any peer-reviewed paper on climate change, most of which can be accessed on the Internet. Skeptical Science (http:// www.skepticalscience.com) is a good place to start. Mark Twain said: “If you don’t
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FIPA FOOLISH I am writing to you today because I am appalled and extremely concerned about the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) which has been devised in secret by Mr. Harper. I have always thought that Canada was a democratic country. It now seems I have been badly mistaken, much to my dismay. Under this agreement Harper has paved the way for a massive natural resource buy out that will allow foreign corporations (China) to sue, not only the Canadian government, but also the provincial, municipal and regional governments in secret tribunals, restricting Canadians from making democratic decisions about our own economy, environment and energy. If a situation arises that China does not like and decides to sue one or other of our governments, the costs of the court cases will have to be paid by us, the taxpayers of Canada. This is just not right. There has been no referendum or consultation with the people of Canada on this matter. Mr. Harper is only a prime minister of Canada. He seems to think he owns the country and can ride roughshod over his constituents and the rest of Canadians. He should remember he was elected to represent the people of Canada not to dictate to them. This is not democracy, but more like a dictatorship in the making. Mr. Harper is selling out this majestic and beautiful country secretly from under our feet. Canadians have a right to determine our own future, but this agreement will undermine the democratic rights of Canadians and lock us in until at least 2040. GRETA TAYLOR Bowser
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A huge bouquet of thank-you notes to the QB Lawn Bowling Club, the QB Legion, and the QB Museum for hosting events during our Salute to Seniors Week in October. Bouquets, also, to all the supportive merchants who gave seniors shopping discounts and/or contributed gift certificates or silent auction items. Very much appreciated. JUDY SOUTHERN QB Seniors’ Activities Centre
Residents of Kaye Road, slow down — and flat tires to all of you who don’t! My son’s cat was killed on Nov. 1 by the s-bend on Kaye Rd. I am sure it was by someone going much too fast, and by the alcohol bottles in the ditches, likely drinking. I often hear speeding vehicles, see rubber marks, and see everyone speeding on this road. Slow down! Next time it could be your pet or, a person! Thank you neighbor Dave for phoning us to let us know where she was lying. That was appreciated. NANCY LORHMANN Parksville Historical & Charming...
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It’s just too much to bear Nowhere in a zoo can a stranger encounter the look of an animal. At most the animal’s gaze flickers and passes on. They look sideways. They look blindly beyond. — John Berger
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comes from a broken home and he’s already got a rap sheet. His mother was shot by hunters; By Arthur Black Clover subsequently broke into a shack at an archaeology camp looking for food. Campers had been tempting him with food so they could take acquired an early distaste for his picture, but never mind. Tiny zoos when I was just a kid, was now into Breaking and Entermaybe 10 or 12. ing and that is usually the kiss of My dad stopped for gas at death for any wild bear. Once they a Hicksville service station/greasy spoon just north of Toronto on Highway 27. associate humans with food, they become too Near the pump I spied a crudely lettered wood- unpredictable. Indeed, when conservation offien sign that said BEAR with an arrow pointing cers trapped Clover they fully intended to shoot towards the back of the garage. I followed the him on the spot. Only one thing saved him. Clover is pure white. arrow and came upon what looked like an old He’s a Kermode or Spirit Bear a black bear wino in a scruffy wool coat. Turned out to be Tiny, a sad-eyed brown with a rare genetic trait that renders his coat a bear stuck in a cage that was hardly big enough creamy white. There are fewer than a thousand — perhaps for him to turn around in. That’s what Tiny the Bear did — turn around. as few as four hundred — spirit bears in the Around and around and around. He didn’t world and they all live in British Columbia’s look at me, he ignored the wieners and donuts central and north coast wilderness. The fact that there are any spirit bears at all is visitors had tossed in the cage. He just turned probably due to the protection of First Nations around and around. Oh, I know that modern zoos have come people who have always held them in high esalong way since Tiny’s time. Nowadays the en- teem. They neither hunted them nor mentioned closures are bigger and more ‘natural’; the animals — in this country at least — are well-fed their existence to Russian or European fur traders and trappers. and cared for by professionals. Clover’s life will be spared too, but his roving But they’re still inmates; they’re still in prisdays are done. Bears can’t be ‘un-trained’ from on. It’s a conundrum. We continue to clear-cut, looking to humans for food. So Clover will spend the rest of his life at the sub-divide and pave their natural habitat, so what’s the alternative — let them starve? No, bet- B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops. Folks there are ter to ‘re-locate’ them to the safer environment excited. They’ve set out to raise half a million of a zoo — sorry: a ‘monitored wildlife refuge’. dollars to construct a new bear facility just for You know — like we did with the Indians Clover. when we stole their land. “I anticipate enormous public interest,” says I hadn’t thought about Tiny in years. What general manager Glenn Grant. “It’s hard to brought him back to my mind was a story about quantify in dollars or visits, but we know there another bear, named Clover, presently residing will be tour companies that will want to come at a wildlife centre near Smithers, B.C. to Kamloops to see this bear.” Clover’s only about a year and a half but he Lucky Clover.
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Oickle hiding in a bedroom closet. He was arrested without incident and held in custody overnight. He will be making an appearance in Nanaimo Provincial court Prior to his arrest Oickle had been residing in Port Alberni on various bail conditions stemming from a 2011 charge of manslaughter that originated in Port Alberni.
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Bob’s stories put you in is the the midst of the action seaor sitting in a galley s o n By Nancy Whelan inhaling the aroma of f o r one of those recipes. fireHaving spent many side and kitchen; for summers doing my reading and dreamown kind of fishing in ing and for stirring our coastal waters, I and cooking. To perthought I knew a bit fectly complement about the fishing inthose two activities, dustry, once being a new book will be launched on Thursday, Nov. 22 at almost locked into our overnight 7 p.m. at the Parksville Mulberry anchorage when ‘the fleet’ had set their nets all around us! But from Bush Bookstore. When two artists, each a mas- this book I learned much about ter in his/her discipline, combine just how the finned ones end up their respective areas of expertise, on our plates. Do you know how a gillnetter you can expect an end product sets his net and keeps it within the worth your while. Cooking Fish & Brewing Tales, fishing boundaries? Do you know written by Bob Burkosky and illus- the precise timing required for a trated by his wife Peggy Burkosky number of boats to set their nets is a book that’s indeed worth your without interfering with each other’s catch? while. Do you know how the tides and Bob, born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, spent his school years the sea bottom contours (not to in Ladner, and came early to his mention the fishery patrol boats) career as a commercial fisherman. influence the setting of a gill net? Peggy, a well know local watercol- If you have any hint of the waves, orist, is from Richmond and the the mist, and the salt in your veins, eldest daughter of a seaman. The you’ll marvel at the ingenuity of a canny fisherman. two met in the Gulf Islands. “ ‌ a fisherman of great skill Both Bob and Peggy appreciate and hope to preserve the fish and and endurance and had that great the careers, lifestyles, and healthy gift of intuition ‌â€? describes one. contributions of west coast fisher- “ ‌ the agile, inventive, and analytical minds drawn to the chalmen. For those like Bob, who â€œâ€Ś must lenge of catching fish ‌â€? highlights go down to the seas again ‌.â€? There the fisherman as a scientist. “To is no doubt that successful fishing do this [gaffing a fish] right is like is an art. “He is a natural storytell- writing poetry.â€? The fisherman as er,â€? says Peggy and Bob adds that artist — planning, applying skill, he always had stories going around presenting a work to his audience. With Cooking Fish & Brewing in his head. “Every day is another Tales in the kitchen, take your event, another adventure.â€? Bob had already written sever- choice of the clearly presented al stories for fishing trade maga- recipes — Halibut Creole, Clam zines, and with Peggy’s urging they and Corn Chowder, Tarragon Maagreed that they needed a creative ple Salmon — some fast and easy, others to hover over a bit, all tested story to touch people’s hearts. And so they came up with Cook- and tasty. Meet Bob and Peggy Burkosky ing Fish and Brewing Tales — a book of true-to-life fishing tales and savor their book at the Mulberchock full of information as well as ry Bush Book Store book launch in adventure, supplemented by deli- Parksville on Thursday, November cious ways to cook the catch, col- 22nd at 7 PM. You’ll see and understand our lected over the years from numerous fisher folk who know what it harbors full of fish boats and fishtakes to make seafood irresistible. ermen with a new knowledge and Peggy’s artwork, her misty but respect. detailed illustrations, put one right Nancy Whelan is a regular there in the stern of Bob’s fish boat News columnist. or sitting on a gravelly clam beach.
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Searcher honoured A member of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue will be receiving a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Ken Neden, along with colleague Gordon Yelland were both nominated for the award, while Yelland was also nominated for a national Search and Rescue Secre-
tariat award for exemplary service. Although Yelland was not named as a winner of the two awards, Neden was informed this week by MP James Lunney’s office that he would be presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in the near future. — News staff
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Parksville will not become a Living Wage community. The District 69 Living Wage group appeared as a delegation before city council Monday night presenting the idea and asking them to sign on to the largely symbolic commitment to pay city employees a “living wage.” The initiative was developed by the First Call: B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition in response to B.C. having the highest rate of child poverty in the country and the fact that nearly half of children in poverty have at least one parent working full time. In her presentation, local advocate Jill McCaffery said that most candidates in the last municipal election supported the idea, or at least exploring it — which much of council confirmed — “and now we ask that Parksville adopt the living wage policy.” Chief administrative officer Fred Manson confirmed that city employees already make
more than the designated living wage, so it wouldn't cost the city anything, but McCaffery suggested it was an important gesture. The campaign calculates what they say is the minimum wage required in each community, based on an average family with two working parents and two school age children, adjusted for inflation. The 2012 living wage in metro Vancouver for example is $19.14 per hour, in District 69 it is $16.94. It is calculated to cover what they call "bare bones expenses," with the Vancouver example including monthly expenses of $768 for food, $1,360 for shelter and $496 for transportation. It does not cover debt payments, vacations or saving for retirement, education or emergencies. The rate is also closely tied to social policy issues, McCaffery said. For example the largest component in the local living wage is child care, so if there was a universal child care
program similar to Quebec's the required amount would decrease by $3 per hour. Living wage policies have been adopted by a number of B.C. municipalities, starting with New Westminster in 2010, and companies including Vancity and the international accounting firm KPMG who now tout the benefits. In April 2012 the local school district was the first to sign on. “There are 900,000 people using food banks in Canada and 30 to 40 percent of them are children,” said councillor Marc Lefebvre, indicating his support. He said his one caution was the impact on contractors. Manson said he didn't know what the impact would be off the top of his head, and it would probably take a fair amount of staff work to figure it out. McCaffery said Living Wage's suggested policy would only apply to contractors working on city property for more than 120 hours a year. Coun. Sue Powell brought
forward a motion to ask staff to look into the possibility but cautioned she didn't want to cause difficulties for businesses in town. “I find it very hard to support this,” said Coun. Al Greir picking up on the worry that it would put unfair demands on small companies looking to work with the city. Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson suggested the campaign's focus on families was “problematic for youth.” If local businesses paid $16.94 per hour they wouldn't be
able to hire as many young people she said. Mayor Chris Burger agreed that “child poverty is a major issue,” but he was concerned with the extra work for the already heavily loaded staff and suggested it was more of an issue to lobby higher levels of government about. The motion failed with councillors Lefebvre, Powell and Bill Neufeld voting for it. For more on the living wage visit http://livingwageforfamilies.ca.
Advisory Committees and Commissions The Regional District of Nanaimo is now accepting applications for appointments to the following advisory bodies in District 69: Nanoose Bay Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee -Electoral Area ‘E’: Nanoose
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Labyrinth gathering in PV writer@pqbnews.com
The Labyrinth Society will hold its international annual conference in Parksville next September and city council is looking into creating a public labyrinth. “Labyrinths can change lives simply by putting one foot in front of the other,” local labyrinth builder Holly Carnegie-Letcher told council in a presentation Monday. She touted the benefits of labyrinths to mental health, which she pointed out costs the country $50 billion a year. They are meant to invoke peace, relaxation, focus, health and fun among a long list of benefits people claim for the 4,000 year old practice. Carnegie-Letcher said she didn't know how many people would attend the conference but there have been 150 to 200 people in previous
years at the events held all over the U.S. Coun. Al Greir asked about the cost of building the type of wheelchair accessible labyrinth she proposed, which she said could range anywhere from $12,000 well into the hundreds of thousands. Coun. Bill Neufeld suggested the unused hovercraft pad at the north end of Community Park might be a good location. Mayor Chris Burger supported looking into it but cautioned they might not be able to commit any financial resources. Council unanimously passed a motion asking staff to work with the local proponents and look into creating a permanent public labyrinth. The 15th annual conference is scheduled for Sept. 17-22, 2013 at Ti-na-mara, check http:// labyrinthsociety.org for more information.
Residents interested in volunteering to participate in these and other advisory bodies outside District 69 are invited to obtain a Board Appointment Application Form from the RDN website, www.rdn.bc.ca, or by contacting the Corporate Services Department at corpsrv@rdn.bc.ca, 250-390-4111, or toll free at 1-877-607-4111. Application forms must be submitted by 4:00 pm, Friday, December 21, 2012 to the Corporate Services Department at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, or by email to corpsrv@rdn.bc.ca, or by fax to 250-390-4163.
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With the last minute removal of a restriction against food carts “off season,” Parksville council officially received a report on the feedback about their proposed business licence bylaw. After some debate they then forwarded the amended bylaw to their Nov. 19 meeting for three readings. The city has been working on updating the 20-year-old bylaw for months and are adding some regulations to what used to be a strictly licensing bylaw. Staff met with the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association and have incorporated some of their feedback. The update includes fee in-
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creases, but director of administrative services Debbie Comis said that the rate increases are actually lower than the provincial inflation rate. The basic rate would increase from $120 to $150 per year, but an inflationary adjustment from the rates set in 1991 would push it above $175. The current bylaw has 10 business categories, including broad groups like accommodation, retail and “all other,” and doesn’t deal much with regulation, which staff propose should be added. The proposed bylaw would break those down into 62 new categories, with “retail” being divided into 11 specifics like convenience store, sales agent or money store. The new categories allow different fees for different types of business, which Comis said should be increased to reflect the cost to the city.
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It was four years ago that Larry and Sue Polnick decided they really wanted to do something meaningful in the community for those who need help the most. The Nanaimo couple opted to see what they could do to help the ever-hungry food bank in Parksville as their target of choice. To this end, they brainstormed around their kitchen table and came up with the idea of holding an event focused on filling a motorhome with food. The idea caught on, thanks in no small part to an enthusiastic response from Ian Moore of Big Boy’s Toys. “Ian’s reply was that it was a good idea, and we should pick a motor home,” Larry noted. In the first year, the program didn’t have the profile it has now and the Polnicks found themselves donating food themselves to get things going. However, by the end of the campaign they had collected over 5,500 pounds of food. This increased in the second year to 8,000 pounds of food and by the end of year three they had 9,700 pounds of food in the camper. Last year the couple wanted to raise their
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Larry Polnick shows off the van he hopes to fill with groceries in an annual food bank campaign.
sights to the 10,000-pound mark — and they weren’t to be disappointed, bringing in a whopping 11,500 pounds and requiring a trailer to collect the overflow. This year they’re hoping for an even greater response. The van will be on hand at Quality Foods in Nanoose Bay on Nov. 12 and 13, before heading to Nanaimo for several stops. The van will be at Tigh-Na-Mara on Nov. 27 and 28 and at Quality Foods in Parksville on Nov. 29 and 30. Please give generously.
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’ll concede that there was a reaction to the U.S. election with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 300 points in a single day. In fact it was shortly after the market closed that I wrote this article. By now, of course, a few more days will have passed. And for all I know the market may be higher than it was on the eve of the election. Or it could be lower yet. We know the answer by now, but regardless of what has happened — it doesn’t really matter. Why? Because in the long run, successful investing involves investing in successful companies. And as history has shown, regardless of who was president or prime minister, there have always been successful companies. And there always will be. That’s right — at least in my opinion. In spite of governments’ insistence on trying to take credit for everything short
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Beware of furnace fakers Nanaimo RCMP this week issued a warning about an unlicenced company targeting the elderly. A group of middle aged transient men, they said, has recently been the subject of numerous similar complaints from Courtenay to Sidney. They travel door to door offering on-the-spot dryer vent and furnace
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Edwina Clare King
December 23, 1928 – October 27, 2012
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edna Helyer of Parksville. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1991 and is survived by her loving companion Oz of Nanaimo. She leaves behind her sons Michael and Les and their families as well as many other family members, all of England. Edna had just enjoyed a visit, in England, with all her family. In lieu of owers the family requests that if you wish to, please make a donation in Edna’s memory to either the Heart and Stroke Association of BC or the Shriners c/o D. Topham, 102 Maple Cres., Parksville, BC V9P 1L1
Born December 7, 1921, the only daughter of Ettie and Ted King, Clare passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on October 28 2012. The King/Wootton family were early residents of Victoria from 1859. Clare’s father Ted King established the King Brothers Shipping and Customs Brokers in 1911. Although she lived for 18 years in the Parksville area, Victoria was always Clare’s home. She was a skilled badminton player in her youth and she enjoyed many sports. In addition Clare was an avid reader, bridge player, knitter, and lover of gardening, nature, animals and the beauty of the west coast. She had a long history of volunteering with the Royal Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary and other community organizations. Her wonderful smile, quick wit and loyalty will be sadly missed by family and friends. No service by request. Thanks to Amica at Douglas House and Victoria General Hospital for providing supportive care over the past three years.
Rene Albert Schug
“Schugy� as he was known to so many, passed away suddenly on November 7, 2012. Born August 13, 1934 in Provost Alberta to Robert and Marie Schug, Rene was predeceased by his brothers Raynold, Emile and Andy and is survived by brother Fred and sister Nelline Shiels. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law Bill Hayes and Ernie Wilkins, and is survived by sister-inlaw, Marjorie Kushnir. Rene was much loved by Lorna, his wife of 58 years; his children, Deborra (Bruce) Adkins, Douglas Schug, Larry (Angela) Schug, Angela (Tom) Virs; his grandchildren, Melissa (Tyler) Cody, Adam (Kimberly) Schug, Travis Schug, Kathleen Johnstone (Jason), Ashley Schug, Olivia, Spencer and Mercedes Virs, and Dylan (Kristin), Morgan (Emily) and Emma Adkins; and his great grandchildren, Noah, Nathan, and Finnley Cody, Cydney, Chelsey,and Caleb Turner, and Levi, Avery and Lillian Schug. We all miss you, Poppa Rene! Rene grew up on an orchard in Keremeos, BC. His first job at 15 was at Copperplate Mine, where in his spare time he mentored the children in the camp, teaching them to build things. There he became friends with Ernie Wilkins, and it was on a motorcycle trip to visit Ernie in Alberta that he met his bride-to-be, Lorna. Soon after marriage, they moved to Powell River, where Rene worked at the pulp mill, a career which saw him transfer to the mill in Port Alberni. There he built his first truck, converting an old car into a pickup. He would often moonlight, picking up extra work, and one of those jobs lead him to Parksville and the Sea Edge Motel. Rene and Lorna purchased the motel and moved their young family to Parksville in 1968. Rene blossomed in the social setting of the motel. He loved to go cabin to cabin, greeting guests with a big smile and lots of jokes, often returning home hours later after enjoying more than a few cocktails with his happy holidayers! A simple trip to the Credit Union or to Noden’s Hardware could take hours, earning him a few curses from Lorna. Rene was a great employer, keeping many staff for decades, in particular office manager, Wendy Tessier, his “adopted� daughter. He often joked about how you can pay ‘family’ less! A couple of decades of hard work paid off, and in 1985 they retired and daughter Angela and husband Tom took over managing the motel. In retirement, they were able to travel extensively, visiting Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and more. They also put many miles on their RV, with several trips across Canada, the US and to Mexico. The RV was always big, to accommodate the grandkids, who often went camping with their Granny and Poppa Rene. Rene adored his grand- and greatgrandkids, and religiously attended their baseball, football or hockey games, concerts and birthday parties, where he was an enthusiastic cheerleader for all the kids. He was a great supporter of charities, donating money or buying their lottery tickets. Thursday evenings found him helping to run the Parksville Benevolent Society bingo. Rene loved a party and regularly hosted large gatherings for family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and always had a ready smile and a corny joke to share wherever he went. His happy nature and love of life kept him younger than his years, and it certainly helped him get through the many health challenges he experienced. Finally, it was his big heart that gave out, and he slipped away from us much too soon. A Celebration of Life was held for Rene on November 12 in Parksville.
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We are sorry to announce the peaceful passing of Valerie Gaye Thornton in Nanaimo We are sorry to announce of Valerie Gaye Thornton in Nanaimo General Hospital Palliative the Carepeaceful Wing onpassing November 1, 2012 at the age of 54. General Hospital Palliative Care Wing on November 1, 2012 at the age of 54. Valerie was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta. She attended Winnifred Stuart Valerie was and raised in Edmonton Alberta. Sheon attended Stuart School, wentborn to L.Y Cairns Vocational School, and went to work Winnifred for Goodwill InSchool, went to L.YforCairns Vocational School, and went on to work for Goodwill Industries of Alberta 21 years. She retired in 2006 and moved to Vancouver Island dustries of Alberta for 21 years. She retired in 2006 and moved to Vancouver Island with her parents in 2009 to be closer to her brother and family. with her parents in 2009 to be closer to her brother and family. Valerie is predeceased by her Father Peter Thornton, and survived by her Mother ValerieThornton, is predeceased her Thornton, Father Peter and survived by her Mother Emily Brotherby Philip andThornton, his immediate family, relatives in the Emilyand Thornton, Brother Philip and his of immediate family, in the U.K. many family friends thatThornton, had the privilege knowing her. Sherelatives will be dearly U.K. and many family friends that had the privilege of knowing her. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. One or two words can’t really describe Val... A missed by everyone whofriend... knew her. or two words really describe Val...evA great sister and a better Not One a mean bone in hercan’t body. Valerie touched great sister and in a better friend... a mean bone body.live Valerie eryone she met a different way Not ... that was her giftintoher us...to life totouched the bestevof eryone sheand metmake in a the different way that wasmoment....that her gift to us...to best of her ability best of all ... and every waslive herlife gifttotothe me/us. her ability and make the best of all and every moment....that was her gift to me/us. She enjoyed bowling, swimming, (was swimming in the Carribbean/Cancun in March She her enjoyed bowling, (wasShe swimming the Carribbean/Cancun in March with brother) goingswimming, out for a meal. always in insisted (“Now I really do insist�) on with herup brother) for favorite a meal. things She always insisted I really doininsist�) on picking the bill.going One out of her to do was visit (“Now all the relatives the U.K., picking up the bill. One of her favorite things to do was visit all the relatives in the U.K., which she did in April of 2011.She attended her Auntie/Uncle Reg’s 60th wedding which she did Aprilheld of 2011.She attended her Auntie/Uncle Reg’s 60thbywedding ananniversary andinalso Philip spread her father’s ashes as requested Peter. She niversary and with also any helped spread her father’s ashescooking, as requested by Peter. loved to help andPhilip all household jobs...cleaning, laundry, settingShe up loved to help withforany and helping all household jobs...cleaning, cooking, laundry, setting up the kitchen table dinner clean after supper...she was a joy to have around. the kitchen table tease for dinner helping clean after waspriceless a joy to sayings have around. When you would her about something sillysupper...she she had a few such When youreal!�, would“Be tease her about something silly she had a few priceless as: “Get serious!�, “Not likely!�, or “You’ve got to be joking!�sayings If eversuch she as: “Get real!�, “Bewhat serious!�, “Not We likely!�, or knew “You’ve to headed be joking!� If ever she said “Do you know I fancy?� always wegot were to Dairy Queen said “Do you know what I fancy?� We always knew we were headed to Dairy Queen for a strawberry sundae! Whenever one of these one liners was announced everyone for aastrawberry sundae! Whenever one of these one liners was announced everyone had great laugh... had a great laugh... A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held in Edmonton on November 17, 2012 at A celebration of Valerie’s lifeat will be held in Edmonton November 17,League. 2012 at Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes 1 pm, during the Happyon Rollers Bowling Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes at 1held pm,in during the Happy Rollers Bowling League. Another celebration will be Parksville on November 15, 2012 at Another celebration will on be Memorial held in Parksville on12 November 15, 2012 at Choices Avenue at pm. Choices on Memorial Avenue at 12 pm.
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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.
UNDER $100
PORTABLE “AQUATIC� Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272. Qualicum Beach
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
MOVING & STORAGE
PAINTING
FINANCIAL SERVICES
PIPEFITTER & LABOURER needed for Parksville company. Experience with excavators an asset. Reply to box817@hotmail.com
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.
PETS MEDICAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT
TRADES, TECHNICAL DYNAMIC RAIL Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Track Supervisor working out of our Grande Prairie ofďŹ ce. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of track work experience, be able to work unsupervised and have a strong focus on customer service and safety. Compensation includes a beneďŹ ts package, proďŹ t sharing and a company vehicle. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. EXPERIENCED FLORIST required, permanent P/T. Apply at Parksville’s “Flowers By the Seaâ€? #2-155 Morisson Ave, Parksville, BC. 250-954-3627.
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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.
BUSINESS SERVICES
APPLIANCES
FURNITURE
30� HOOD FAN, stainless steel, side or top mount.Gently used. $800 new: Asking $150.00 Call 250-594-6332
3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, 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 or (250)755-2026 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am-2pm. 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.
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CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554
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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PET CARE SERVICES
FLUORESCENT LIGHT Bars, 4 feet long, double tube. $20 ea. Great for garage or shop. Call 250-594-6332.
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.
FOOT CARE in your home by certiďŹ ed foot care nurse. 35 years experience. Vets approved. Marg, 250-954-8259.
No Credit Checks!
WORK WANTED
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OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK
SUTCO Contracting Ltd. is seeking a qualiďŹ ed dispatcher. Must have dispatch experience, and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. The position requires rotation of days and evening shifts. Extended beneďŹ ts after 90 days, with pension available after 1 years service. Applicants may apply online www.sutco.ca or fax:0250-357-2009. Enquiries to: Brad 250-357-2612 Ext: 226
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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN house cleaners. Exp., reliable, & insured. info@allclean4you.ca 250668-4642
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COMPUTER SERVICES
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES
BUYDENS Computer Services
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD
Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
Call Kevin 250-240-7372
Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
Parksville 250-248-8251
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673. 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. ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 BIG BUILDING sale...â€?This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!â€? 20X20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100. 47X76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. 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.
40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902. CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, ďŹ replace, greenspace, pet on approval. Many updates, low strata fees in small complex. Asking $153,900. Please call (250)753-8141 or visit: www.strata954.ca
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. MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.
MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.com
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
PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.
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Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. CertiďŹ ed tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
DRYWALL 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.
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WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.
Trucks for Hire • Pick-up or Delivery
HAULING AND SALVAGE
FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF INCL. APPLIANCES
CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116.
Mon-Sat 8am-5pm Closed Sun
LICENSED DISPOSAL SITE FOR Yard, Garden & Wood Waste
911 Church Rd., Parksville Tel: 250-248-3693 Cell: 250-616-3876
PAINTING
CROSSROADS PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Free Estimates Noel Vickers, Owner
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GARAGE SALES
SMART MOVE ESTATE SALE 1056 Eaglecrest Dr., Qualicum Beach Tuesday Nov. 13th Friday Nov. 16th 10am-3pm. Don’t Miss This One!
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
HOMES FOR RENT
AUTO FINANCING
MOTORCYCLES
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
QUALICUMSMALL furnished apt attached to private residence, walk to town, inclds utils. NS/NP. Avail Dec 1. $800. Call (250)752-2215.
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
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WHISKEY CREEK- new 2 bdrm house, W/D, alarm system, storage shed, private yard & deck. $1000+ utils. NS/NP. Available Now. Call 250-752-3738.
REV UP your engine. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus. Hands-on training - street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write AB MCM exams - gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.
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
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
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. ERRINGTON- 1 BDRM, tile rs, workshop w/240v. NS/NP. $650. Call (250)248-6554.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 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
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
HOMES WANTED
CUT YOUR DEBT BY UP TO 70%!
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
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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 included. 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.
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
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
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.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm mobile close to Orange Bridge, 4 appl’s. $800 + utils. Avail now. (250)954-1960.
MODULAR HOMES
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.
FOR SALE or Lease, downtown Qualicum Beach, 1018 sq ft commercial space. Call (250)752-7136. QUALICUM, 184 West 2nd Ave. 1890 sq ft, air cond. retail / professional. 250-951-8283
HOMES FOR RENT
Retail / Professional Location for Lease
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.
in Qualicum Beach. 854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.
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. 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 FRENCH CREEK, Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, rancher. Granite, hardwood. $1600/mo. 250-738-0595 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. 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. 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.
Phone 250 248 6504
RV PADS PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
PARKSVILLE EMERALD ESTATES- 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Assisted living inclds home maker/laundry services & optional meal plan. Pets ok. $1250. (250)935-6728.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION WHISKEY CREEK: Lrg bdrm with private ent. in quiet country home. Phone, laundry, wired internet incld’d, $450. Call (250)752-1121. WHISKEY CREEK- 1 Bdrm in rural Qualicum home. Laundry, internet, cable & utils incld. Need car. Avail now. $350./mo. (250)752-1121.
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SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
THE ONE - The only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882.
2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
1987 FORD RANGER
2.9 L, V6, 5 speed. $600.00 obo. Spare motor $100.
CARS ‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322
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
2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000km’s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725
SPORTS & IMPORTS
2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380
DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax. 2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condition, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132
Call 250-752-7596 1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963. 2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037
2001 KUSTOM Koach 5th Wheel, 23.5ft, air cond, sleeps 4-6 adults. Lots of cupboard space, rear full bathroom, nice condition. Must see. Do not need special licence to tow. $8,995. 1 (250)754-0725 2007 DODGE Caravan, 90,000 kms, fully loaded, new tires & mounted winter tires,stow & go seats Ex.Cond. $9000.00 obo. 250-248-2390
2007 ITASCA CAMBRIA by Winnebago. 29’ Class B loaded motor home with 2 slides in mint cond. Low mileage $56,500. Call 250-752-9536
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, diesel, 30,000 km’s, mint cond. $46,900.00 obo 2007 Citation Supreme 26RKS, 1 slide, loaded, $26,500.00 obo. Will sell separate. 250-752-9536
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2008 DODGE Red Ram 4 x 4, Quad Cab, Diesel. Must sell, price is wholesale book, 6.7L diesel, quiet & tons of power, Carry a camper or pull a 10,000LB load, tow package w/electric brake hookup, leather interior. $8000 in factory options, including, remote start, satellite radio, blue tooth, power sunroof & power rear window, heated seats, dual climate control, 6 speed auto, electric 4 x 4 shift, & multitude of other features. tear in leather on driver’s side, but repairable, heavy duty box liner, canopy incl’d. Original dealer price $68,400, asking $29,900 Qualicum Beach, Call 250927-2827
SUITES, LOWER NEAR WEMBLEY- large 2 bdrm, newly reno’d. Call 250951-3530.
PARKSVILLE, RENOVATED, cute, 1600 sqft character home. Large lot, garage, RV parking. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Movein ready, n/s,n/p. $1250. 4685724
PARKSVILLE 1-BDRM suite sep entry, parking, quiet area, Inclds utils. N/S. $675./mo. (250)248-2600, (250)752-4402 PARKSVILLE, Cozy 1 bdrm plus inlaw suite,private,furnished, self cont. util. incl., suit single occupant, near ocean. $825. mo.Call 250-248-5401.
SUITES, UPPER
QUALICUM BEACH- large 2 bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail Now! Call 250-752-4258.
14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com
QUALICUMnew luxury 2300sqft, 3 bdrm Rancher, dream kitchen, maple rs, lrg garage. $1800. Call 250-7523867, 250-752-0093.
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
NANOOSE WATERFRONT home - furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30, 2013. $1200.+ heat & hydro. Ref’s req’d. 604-985-2420
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U11 BOYS SOCCER
Bees Knees buzz the Blue Rapids Win lifts U11 team to top of league with 5-2 record JAMES CL ARKE
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The Black and White Bees Knees were running hard in the rain last Sunday and buzzed the MidIsle Blue Rapids 8-1 in U11 Boys soccer action. “They’re a fantastic group, and I’m proud as I can be to coach all of them. How they’ve come together as a team, it’s awesome,” Oceanside coach Glenn Hansl said after the match, played out on the upper pitch at Arrowview Elementary. The win lifts the energetic young side to 5-2 on the season and has them sitting up top in their eight-team league. Ben Roberts, Wylee Frank, and Skylar Hansl led the charge for Oceanside with two goals each, and Gus Brooks and Evan Rich rounded out the scoring. Enzo Riviere was minding the mesh for the win in net. GAME ON JAMES CLARKE PHOTO The ‘Bees Knees are back at it Sunday at Arrowview for a darby match against Oceanside #1 The Bees Knees’ Wylee Frank and his teammates were fast to the ball in their win over the Blue Rapids. (10 a.m. start).
OCEANSIDE MINOR BASEBALL
Cliff Craven wins baseball coaching award JAMES CL ARKE
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From the desk of Oceanside Minor Baseball president Mike Parlow comes word the 2012 Save-On-Foods Coaching Award goes to Cliff Craven. According to Parlow, Craven “has coached house league and summer ball for ten years and continues to contribute to the development of youth in our community.” Here are some passages from his coaching nominations as submitted by players and parents: “Cliff Craven! Hands down, he took that group of kids and against some ex-
tremely stiff competition led them to the championship. More importantly, he helped develop their skills, they’re understanding of the game as well as instilled a work ethic that they did not possess at the beginning of the season. Not an easy task with a bunch of 15-year-old boys with raging hormones and attention spans measured in milliseconds.” “Cliff is completely committed to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with a wily group of 13/14 year old boys. His patience is admirable while at the same time staying positive and encouraging. My son once said, “He is the best
coach I have ever had. He never gets rattled. Cliff gives of his time all year long coaching soccer, school basketball then right into baseball. Finally, he led our Bantam House team to first place in the playoff championship. He did this using his experience and keen knowledge of his squad. He never flinched and as a result Oceanside brought the trophy home again.” OMBA added Parlow is fortunate “and very grateful to have many excellent coaches working with our players.” Coaches who received honourable mention for this year’s award were: Kurt
Bowles; Gordon Dodd; Warren Elfstrom; Andy MacDonald and Rob McGorman. Beyond the coaches, OMBA also honoured their umpires again this year. “Key to OMBA’s success every season is our umpire group,” said Parlow, adding “these individuals, ages 13 and up, are indispensable to the league and our players’ enjoyment of the game.” The 2012 Oceanside Baseball Umpire of Year Awards go to Nic Wassbauer and Liviano Canil. “Nic and Liviano did a great job this year and brought enthusiasm coupled with a strong focus to their role.”
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Oceanside Youth Football’s two teams opened a three game homestand up at Springwood Park last week as the Peewee Lions and Bantam Titans both hosted the Steelers from Ladysmith. As always the youngsters took to the field for game one (they don’t keep score or have standings but the Lions had a good day) and the Titans capped it off. Ladysmith had to forfeit that game because they didn’t have enough players so it goes in the books as an 18-0 Titans win, but in keeping with the spirit of the game, Oceanside lent the visitors four players and the two sides played a spirited scrimmage game. The W ups the Titans’ regular season record to 6-2-1 and has them sitting second in the sixteam Van Isle Co-Op Football League “They’re playing very well,� Titans’ coach Brad Burns said of his squad’s season, and made the point “we knew going in (to Sunday’s game) it was a fun game so we moved a lot of players around, let them try different positions ...it was good.� GAME ON Both teams were back up at Springwood Park on Sunday to close out the regular season against the NDSS Islanders and return to the park the following week when they host a playoff game.
The Titans’ Tristan Harris ran for two TDs against the Steelers.
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Oceanside United kept its unbeaten run rolling with a 3-1 win in Comox last Sunday over the Courtenay Kickers in Mid-Island Women’s Soccer League action. “The winds were howling at about 35 kilometres an hour and the rain was pelting down sideways for the entire first half. Awful conditions,” said head coach Dan Mahony. Especially when you have to travel.” Sue Maltby staked the home side to a 1-nil lead 15 minutes in, and for-
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ward Shelley Terpstra upped it to 2-0 at the 27 minute mark. The Kickers converted on a penalty shot five minutes later to cut it to 2-1, but Oceanside’s Alana Edwards countered seven minutes later to give Oceanside a 3-1 lead at the half, which is how it stood.
The win ups Oceanside’s record to 6-0 and leaves them as the only unbeaten team in the league. GAME ON Oceanside United is back at it Nov. 18 at QB Rec Fields (noon start) against Nanaimo United, whose lone loss was back in week one and who have since allowed only one goal in six straight wins to go along with multiple goals. “It’s going to be a tough game for us. We still have a short bench,” said Mahony.
help win gold in Utah Two Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA) players from the 70-plus slo pitch rep team played on the gold medal winning team at the World Seniors Games in St. George, Utah. Barry Furneaux from Qualicum Beach, and Ralph Webster from Nanaimo were selected by Vancouver Coast
Capitals to join the slo pitch team made up of players from southern B.C. and the U.S. The team entered in the 74-plus division and played seven games to take the medal. There were 52 countries, 26 sports and more than 10,000 participants in the 26th annual event.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
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Bowser colour guard stands firm in the strong winds experienced at remembrance Day ceremony Sunday.
Remembrance I Day 2012
n our district, we are fortunate to have so many people with deep connections to both the horrors and triumphs of past conflicts. This year, despite the cold and rain, hundreds upon hundreds of veterans, Legion members and citizens gathered at Remembrance Day events on Sunday at the cenotaphs and Legions of Bowser, Qualicum Beach and Parksville. We salute you all - Lest We Forget.
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Cadets as sentries added much to the ceremonies in all three communities (above in Qualicum Beach).
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A fly-by was one of the exciting portions of the ceremony in parksville.
Cold and rain was one of the themes of this year’s ceremonies in every community (parksville above), but it didn’t stop even the most elderly from getting to the events.
Veterans, cadets and other members of the community gathered Saturday for a special candle-lighting ceremony outside the Qualicum Beach legion.
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Finding characters and personalities in the creases and contours of wood LISSA ALEXANDER
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Ron Klausen created the series Driftwood Warriors photographing the wood found on beaches.
Ron Klausen sees himself as a facilitator to help educate and inspire people while offering them access to‌driftwood. “I swear when people are exposed to this they will never see driftwood the same way again — ever.â€? Klausen is an artist with a background in graphic art. He was an elite carver on the mainland for many years and for the past six years he has delved into a major photography project involving light and driftwood. Klausen hikes far and wide looking for distinctive driftwood logs and takes close-up pictures in the evening when the light is just right. He shines his flashlight over the shadows and deep creases of the grainy wood while keeping his shutter open. He processes the pictures using only basic techniques and then creates a mirror image of each. He puts them together and the results are mesmerizing. The photos resemble faces, profiles, creatures, animals and even aliens. The project started with a piece that had an eerie resemblance to a warrior, found on Rathtrevor Beach. The series Driftwood Warriors began and so did Klausen’s search for more characters. “In the world of nature there’s a symmetry and consistency which is so dependable it can’t be overlooked,â€? he said. He has now taken tens of thousands of photographs and is only about halfway though the project, he said. Four panels can be put together in a variety of different ways, each
creating a unique and surprising character. Klausen said he doesn’t go out looking for certain figures they just show themselves in the photographs. People often see different things in each picture and Klausen said interpretation is in the eye of the beholder. He said he enjoys watching people’s interactions when they talk about the pieces, how they light up and get excited about what they see. It moves people to use their right brain, Klausen said, which is healthy, inspiring and healing. Klausen has mapped out a mythology, personifying the figures into characters with personalities, who each have a place in a society. The driftwood logs that sit near the edge of the water are the Warriors, and the next row in are the Guardians, which have more experienced faces and are less rugged. There are Sounders who have wide open mouths and warn of big waves, Spotters, with big eyes, Spirit people, Elders and even Ancients. Klasuen has big plans for the project. He has produced mini fridge magnets with interchanging panels, and would like to create more. He wants to hold an exhibition of his work at some point and create a book, but will be looking for sponsorship to bring his ideas to fruition. To check out some of Klausen’s Warriors make an appointment at Monk Art Gallery and Studio in Parksville by calling 250-248-8189 or contact Klausen by emailing driftwooddream@hotmail.com or call 250-248-5401.
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Conductor Paul Rathke will lead the Oceanside Concert Band in their performance Nov. 18 at Knox United Church.
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Christmas event coming at TOSH The Old School House Arts Centre and the Qualicum Beach Museum Society have joined together to invite you to revisit the charming tradition of tea in the afternoon. Delicate finger sandwiches, tender scones, rich cakes, fancy pastries and the finest teas will be lavishly presented using vintage and antique tableware including delicate teacups, fine linens and silverware. Quiet piano background music playing seasonal tunes will complete the experience. The Mid Island Floral Design Club will create a magical atmosphere with artistically decorated trees that will twinkle with holiday cheer. The Winter Victorian Tea has two sittings daily at 1 and 3 on Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24. Tickets are $15 or $50 for a table of 4. Proceeds from the tea will help support the two organizations. Phone 250-752-6133 to reserve. — Submitted by The Old School House
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