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Crystal takes another shot Two towers, 38 units on what’s QUALICUM BEACH DEVELOPMENT
described as a ‘challenging site’ JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
A multi-unit project with a long history in the Town of Qualicum Beach’s planning department received yet another development permit Monday night, its fourth since 2005. The latest plan at The Crystal — previously called Crystal Terrace — calls for 38 units in two, five-storey towers on top of a shared parking structure at 3022 Island Highway West. The drawings and artists’ conceptions supplied to the town show a lot of glass, an elevator serving both towers from the middle and a development that is built into the bank so not all floors are above street level. The plan does call for two variances from the Official Community Plan regarding height and setback. Director of Planning Luke Sales said the height variance (12.1 metres as opposed to the OCP’s seven metres) is “an acceptable solution to a very challenging site.” As for the setback — as in how far from the street the building starts — Sales said The Crystal has agreed to build a sidewalk in front of the entire length of the project, something he called “a real benefit.” See LANDSCAPE, page A7
PARKSVILLE BUDGET PROCESS
Vanishing surplus AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Parksville council held their first public budget meeting of the year, looking at the big picture and a provisional five year plan that would see infrastructure projects lead to a deficit in 2017. “The good news is we’re in very good shape,” said mayor Chris Burger. Council froze 40 per cent of the budget areas last year and assumed the other areas would have to go up, but he said “staff managed to hold the line across the board” and the first draft of the budget includes almost no increase. See NEW WATER, page A5
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STARTING POINT PVFD hauls in 21,000 pounds of food The annual Parksville Fire Department food and toy drive took place on Nov. 17-18 collected more than 21,000 pounds of food for the Salvation Army. “The tremendous generosity of our residents resulted in 2012 being an outstanding year,” said Parksville Fire Chief Doug Banks. “My congratulations and thanks to the members, their families and friends who volunteered their weekend to collect for the Salvation Army.” The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department Association thanks the companies who kindly provided goods or services to make this possible — Quality Foods, Parksville Chrysler, Harris Oceanside Chevrolet, BFI Canada, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Panago and Chameleons Restaurant. This year, the residents of Craig Bay Estates organized and collected about 3,000 pounds which was picked up on Sunday by the fire department and delivered to the food bank. Members of the public may still drop off non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys at the Parksville Fire Hall or the Salvation Army Food Bank at 886 Wembley Road. — Staff/City of Parksville
Expansion at Tomm’s Food Village closer Tomm’s Food Village in Bowser got a provisional go-ahead to expand its premises at Tuesday’s Regional District of Nanaimo committee of the whole meeting. Owners Edith and Angelika Quint requested a development permit to add a 70 square metre addition to their store for storage. — Neil Horner
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Santa made an appearance at last year’s breakfast at Tigh-Na-Mara. The event — Wednesday, Nov. 28 this year — is the largest contributor to the SOS toy shop.
Breakfast for a toy AUREN RUVINSKY
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What do you do with 4,500 eggs? If you’re Tigh-na-mara Resort and Spa you host a breakfast and ask people to donate a toy. Last year the Parksville resort hosted around 1,300 people who, along with consuming 150 kg of bacon and 125 kg of sausages, donated 1,800 toys to the Society of Organized Services (SOS) Christmas is for Kids campaign. “The hotel gets completely swamped, really jammed,” said manager Paul Drummond. “This is really the start of Christmas, all the resort staff really get involved and donate their time.” Now they’re preparing for as many as 1,600 guests Wednesday morning for the fourth annual toy drive and Drummond hopes to top last year’s donations, which included over $2,500 cash, which he said is very useful so the SOS can buy toys to fill specific gaps. This year they are focusing on presents for teens and tweens, which Drummond said are often overlooked by people who tend to donate toys for the youngest children. The toys collected go to the SOS Toy Shop, where people in need can select presents for their children or grandchildren — helping the community have a great holiday, with dignity and respect. Along with the deluxe buffet breakfast, they are adding a drive-thru for people who don’t have time for the whole sit-down breakfast and spirited social event. For the donation of a new, unwrapped toy, the breakfast runs from 6:30-10 a.m. and the
drive-thru opens at 7:30 where people will get a coffee and muffin. Event co-sponsor, The NEWS, will be accepting pennies for the Pennie for Presents campaign, which also benefits SOS. SOS executive director Renate Sutherland previously said this is the toy shop’s biggest contributor, providing a better Christmas for so many local families. For more on SOS campaign, call 250-248-2093 or visit www.sosd69. com.
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The News is following the progress of this year's Society of Organized Services' Christmas Campaign. Their goal is to raise $110,000 for their local social programs for families, seniors and youth. Watch The News for this ongoing tally and be sure to contact the SOS — 250-248-2093 — to help the people in need in our community.
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Jill Cameron is intent on proving that Qualicum Beach is Canada’s best destination, and residents can help by voting for her submission in Reader’s Digest’s Canada’s Most Interesting Towns contest. “I thought it was something I would like to put out there and could benefit our community,� the 19-year-old said about her submission. The online contest runs to Dec.18, is sponsored by Readers Digest Canada and is offered on a number of sites including www.readersdigest. ca. To enter, Cameron submitted approximately 250 words on why she thinks Qualicum Beach is the best destination in the country. The winning entry will get a $5,000 grand prize and $5,000 donated to their town. Seven thousand dollars is also being offered in runner-up prizes. Cameron works for the Chamber of Commerce at Qualicum Beach’s Visitor Centre. She was talking with a hotel owner in the area who mentioned the contest to her. Besides the prize money that could be won Cameron said she thought it would be a good idea to draw some attention to all the great things the area has to offer. To vote for Cameron’s submission visit www.rd.ca and click on Canada’s Most Interesting Towns Contest.  There’s No Place Like Home, By Jill Cameron
There’s no place like home, that’s true, but I believe everyone can appreciate Qualicum Beach’s small town charm and beauty. I am a 19-year-old university student, I grew up here, and I appreciate it every day. We
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are a collection of friends, family, grandparents, retirees, artists, musicians and young people. There is something for everyone here at our central location on beautiful Vancouver Island. When I think Qualicum I can hear the waves against the shoreline of the sandy beach where I spent so many lazy summer days, and picture the incredible forest hikes where I take my dogs daily. In October I think of the leaves changing colour while the salmon valiantly fight their way upstream at the local hatchery. In December I think of Christmas at Milner Gardens and the first dusting of snow that creates
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REGIONAL DISTRICT
Riel Day to be unmarked Special days are not marked in the RDN NEIL HORNER
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When Feb. 18 rolls around, it will be business as usual at the Regional District of Nanaimo, with no mention of it being Louis Riel Day. That’s too bad, says Errington director Julian Fell, whose motion at Tuesday night’s committee of the whole meeting met with a quick and final legislative Batoche. Fell said he made the motion because he thinks it’s a good idea for Canadians to mark their history. “I thought it would be pretty harmless to draw some attention to some history,” he said. “My interest was not because it’s Metis, but because it’s historical. I’m a big
fan of history and museums and I want Canada to recognize its past and celebrate its history.” Louis Riel was a founder of the province of Manitoba and a political and spiritual leader of the Metis people of that region. Riel’s failed Northwest Rebellion in Saskatchewan in 1885, saw his Metis forces overwhelmed by Canadian troops at Batoche. Riel was taken prisoner and later hanged on the order of Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald. Fell’s motion was dealt with quickly, with board manager Paul Thorkelson interjecting that it’s not RDN policy to declare days, for whatever cause and the matter was dropped.
Grants in aid announced
Sometimes at the RDN, the answer is no The Regional District of Nanaimo has given provisional approval for several grants in aid. In District 69, Forward House Community Society asked for and got $1,242 to buy new, energy-efficient windows for their facility, while Nanoose Bay Catspan had their request of $4,950 denied, pending further information about whether the problem of feral cats is decreasing or increasing. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association asked for $3,000 and was granted $2,727 to replace flooring in the public education area. The Oceanside Community Arts Council however had their request for $4,950 denied, as the building they were hoping to
upgrade is deemed to be very old and in need of a large amount of work. The Oceanside Hospice Society asked for $5,000 to purchase new laptop computers and accompanying software and received $2,000 to that end. The Parksville and District Association for Community Living asked for $2,000 to buy program supplies and they were granted $1,200. The Parksville and District Historical Society was not as fortunate, as their request for $600 to replace kitchen flooring was denied. Finally, the Qualicum Bay Lions Club asked for and received $5,000 to renovate washrooms in their facility.
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Birding fans will have their hands full trying to count all the geese in the area.
Annual bird count gears up More feeder counters wanted for this year’s Christmas event When local birders take to the fields and marshes for the annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 16, organizer Sandra Gray wants to make sure there is a strong contingent who stay home to keep an eagle eye on their bird feeders as well. “I am determined to boost the number of participating Feeder counters this year,” Gray said. “I know there are hundreds of people within the Parksville-Qualicum Beach count circle who buy bird seed, suet cakes and specialty feed for their feathered friends. It amounts to potentially thousands of resident and wintering birds to include in our census.” For many, feeding birds in their backyard has become a rewarding experience opening up a new world of discovery and a connection to nature. Feeder count Checklists with instructions are available at Buckerfields in Parksville after Dec. 1. This will be the 22nd annual bird count, which sees volunteers fan out across the area to count both the number of species and the num-
ber of individual birds. Gray said the Christmas Bird Count has become a seasonal and family tradition for many. “Last year’s count shattered records. A total of 2,248 counts and 63,227 people tallied over 60 million birds. Counts took place in all 50 states, all Canadian provinces, plus 99 count circles in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands,” she said. “Here in the BCPQ count circle, teams of three to seven birders cover as much terrain as possible, dawn to dusk, armed with binoculars, spotting scopes and field guides. Many teams also take this opportunity to do some owling in the wee hours of the morning, owling is always a challenge but can be very rewarding.” Data is collected in this longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations, and to help guide conservation action. Count results from 1900 to the present are available at http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count. To join a team in the field or if you have any questions contact CBC Compiler Sandra Gray 250-248-5565. — Submitted by CBC
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Despite that the initial draft includes the three percent residential property tax increase and four percent commercial, laid out in the 2011-15 financial plan, with money going into the accumulated surplus fund toward scheduled infrastructure work. Burger pointed out that due to inflation, freezing a budget is the same as a slight decrease, which puts extra pressure on already the stretched staff and services. In the draft proposed by the financial department
— including three percent tax increases each year — scheduled projects would deplete the city’s $3 million surplus by 2017 requiring considerable further tax increases, borrowing and/or deferring projects. He said that while they always try to underestimate revenue and overestimate expenses, and they still hope for infrastructure grants, council is going to have to start making tough decisions about future priorities. He added that the general fund projects are closely
related to discussions around a new Englishman River water intake and provincially required treatment facility, which will come out of a separate water service fund. The city’s 2011-2015 financial plan is available on the website at www.parksville.ca, under the Financial Reports tab on the right. This was the first of a series of public budget meetings. More will be scheduled in the near future and posted to the website as needed.
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When Christmas shoppers in District 69 lay their presents under the tree this year, Louise Sosa hopes they’ll include a locally-made Christmas card in the package. The Qualicum Beach resident is the spokesperson for Aldea Maya, an organization that has been working to relieve poverty in the Guatemalan highlands for the past five years. Sosa said her group has begun a campaign to raise funds for school children in the new village of Chukamuk, making use of the artistic talents of children in seven local schools to make Christmas cards. “Chukamum is a new village that was built for refugees from the 2005 landslide in their former village of Panabaj,” she said. “It was 40 feet thick and half a mile wide and killed between 600 and 800 people.” Although the survivors have a brand new village in a safe location, Sosa said they have no food to eat or any way to make any money — a problem exacerbated by the loss of a disproportionate number of men in the community. “They kept going in to save people,” Sosa said. “A lot of them died.” The new village, she added, is in a part of Guatemala that has fifth worst record for chronic malnutrition in the world, so Sosa and her team began a program to provide at least some self-sufficiency in this regard. “We started garden and nutrition projects where every child in Grade 2 receives a banana plant, while Grade 3 children get a papaya plant and Grade 6 students receive a citrus tree,” she said. “The kids get nutrition and cooking classes and within a year, the families are getting food to eat.” Similarly, the group gives two large chickens and a bag of feed to all Grade 5 students and teach them how to build a chicken coop and look after their birds. Because none of the children went past Grade 6, the group converted an existing building into a middle school, to allow children to continue their education. “We pay all the teachers’ salaries
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The motion to grant the development permit passed through council without any opposition. Sales suggested the changes in plans and dates by the developer was “predicated by the changes in the market the last couple of years.� Before the vote councillors did have some questions. With the structures
built into the bank and the elevator situated where it is, Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer experssed concerns about fire protection. Sales said all fire code concerns would be addressed at the building permit stage. Coun. Scott Tanner wanted to know what was going to happen with the existing pilings at the site and Sales said
they were all to be revmoved. Coun. Mary Brouilette expressed concerns about landscaping and the current look of the site, and what it will look like between phases. “It’s looked pretty bad for a pretty long time,� she said. “The citizens of Qualicum Beach are tired of looking at it.� Sales said the issuing of
the development permit is contingent on a number of items, including the improvement of the landscaping both current and future. The Crystal was first issued a development permit — for five towers — in December of 2005. These permits are generally valid for two years before needing renewal.
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Osteoporosis, brittle bones, affects 1 out of 4 women and 1 out of 8 men. There are very effective medications, but there is so much that can be done to prevent the condition before it wreaks its toll. A diet with sufficient calcium and Carolynne Pharmacist vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise are key, as are quitting smoking and limiting caffeine and alcohol consumption. And, if medication is used, be sure to take it as directed for optimal benefits. Dried plums may be the next thing to add to your antiosteoporosis diet! A study in the British Journal of Nutrition showed participants who consumed dried plums regularly had greater bone density at the end of a 12-month period. It is thought the plums have the ability to reduce the rate at which bones are broken down. Researchers recommended starting with 2-3 dried plums daily, gradually increasing to 6-10 per day. A nutrient you may never have considered as a treatment for osteoporosis is vitamin C! A deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy – a condition which has deleterious effects on bone growth – and now research is showing that large doses of vitamin C actually promote bone growth. At least, in mice! No word on what the dose translates to in humans, but the therapeutic potential is very positive. Your best source of nutrients, such as calcium, is your diet – but not everyone’s diet hits the mark. Ask our pharmacists about a “calcium calculator” to determine your specific supplementation needs.
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Qualicum chamber elects new board Peter Doukakis bids farewell BRENDA GOUGH
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Outgoing Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce President Peter Doukakis performed his last official duties in that capacity at the organizations Annual General meeting Wednesday, Nov. 21. “I appreciated being here the last 18 months and the opportunities you have given me,” Doukakis declared. He told old and new members at the meeting that his involvement with the Chamber has been positive and he pointed out that the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce can be proud of the great working relationship it has with the town. He said he has talked to many different chambers of commerce across the province and not too many can boast about a positive working relationship with local governments. “Most of them have an adversarial role but we are very fortunate in that we have a very positive and pro-active working relationship. We have contracts that are clear and they are for the benefit of both and the town allows us to go forward and recognizes us as the voice of business,” he pointed out. He gave props to the board saying it is focussed and dedicated and understands the roles of governance. “This chamber is strong, open and pro-active … it is an amazing governance model,” stated Doukakis. He reminded everyone about the upcoming community awards event on February 20, 2013 which recognize businesses and residents who have
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MLA Ron Cantelon was on hand at the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting Wednesday, November 21 at the Thalassa Restaurant where he helped swear in some new board members. Left to right: Current board chair Moira Hauk, Ron Cantelon, Oura Giakoumakis, John Brioulo, Marc LaCouvee, Jim Lynch and Paul Walkey.
made a real difference in the community. Doukakis also applauded the addition of a new category for the awards. The NEWS has joined the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and is sponsoring the News Maker of the Year award for this coming year. The classic car aficionado also put rumours to rest that he is leaving the community. Doukakis said he will continue to work with a couple of groups in the area that are near and dear to his heart. “I have a passion for two committees. The first is the Seaside Cruisers Car Club. We are organizing the big 20th anniversary coming up and I will
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help them with their key sponsorship for that event.” The Kwalikum Secondary School entrepreneur program is another project that Doukakis feels passionate about. “We are taking young kids from KSS in their last year starting this January and matching them up with business professionals in Qualicum Beach and giving them a chance to really see business from a professional perspective and do some mentoring. It will be a big bonus for the kids,” he admitted. He said not only will students get their high school credits, they will get some key critical hands-on experience. These are the proud sponsors:
Help Support Your Local Food Banks
When Big Boy’s Toys (RV dealership) in Nanoose Bay was made aware the local food banks were in need...they came up with “Help Big Boy’s Toys Fill This Motorhome”. Some local businesses joined in to “Support Local Food Banks”. The motorhome will be moving around to different business locations supporting the project. pporting your local food bank
You will see the motorhome at the following locations
NOVEMBER dates: Nov. 22: Quality Foods, University Village, Nanaimo Nov. 23: Quality Foods, University Village, Nanaimo Nov. 24: Quality Foods, University Village, Nanaimo BBQ 11am-4pm Nov. 27-28: Tigh-Na-Mara Food Drive, Parksville Nov. 29-30: Quality Foods, Parksville
DECEMBER dates: Dec. 1: Quality Foods, Parksville Dec. 2: Quality Foods, Parksville BBQ 11-4 Dec. 4-5: RBC Woodgrove Mall, Nanaimo Dec. 6: Quality Foods, Qualicum Beach Dec. 7: Quality Foods, Qualicum Beach BBQ 11-4 Dec. 8: Galaxy Motors, Nanaimo
Any questions, and to join them in Supporting Your Local Food Bank, contact Larry Polnick or Ian Moore at Big Boy’s Toys 250-468-1500, or call Alma Buchanan of Island Car Buyer at 250-619-8470.
We will also be taking donations for BABIES! There are many infants that
NEED our help! Non-perishable donations can also be dropped off at Big Boy’s Toys anytime, and at the PQB News office, #4, 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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Core to be spruced up
Temporary measure to add art to empty storefronts BRENDA GOUGH
News Contributor
There is nothing pretty about a store front window covered with paper and displaying a vacancy sign and if the Town of Qualicum Beach can strike a deal with the business community, those unsightly windows will be turned into temporary art displays. The author of Making Culture Count!, the Town of Qualicum Beach Cultural plan for 2012 to 2017 presented some of the goals of the plan at the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce AGM November 21 and Patricia Huntsman is hoping the business community will embrace some of the forward thinking strategies of the cultural plan including store-front activation. Huntsman agreed that in the town of Qualicum Beach you don’t have to push for culture because most people in the community embrace it. She said that developing arts and business partnerships in the town is very important in terms of the Chamber of Commerce and has been identified in the plan which includes some unique strategies. One of the ideas she presented to the group is store-front activation for vacant retail space in the community. She stated that store-front activation reduces the length of time that commercial spaces stay vacant by doing different arts initiatives. “It is a growing movement in a lot of recession laid cities in the U.S. and what they are seeing is that it reduces the vacancy rate for the commercial space but it also builds pedestri-
an traffic and builds interest in that area of the community.” Huntsman said such a program was created in Seattle and it has created a vibrancy in that city. She said passersby still know the space is available for lease but it provides temporary animation of it. “It is really about building interest and excitement in the community and it is especially a great thing to do over the winter months because residents often feel that there isn’t enough happening.” Huntsman said as well as pop-up galleries another use could be satellite museum spaces. “It gets their materials out in the community. A for lease sign is replaced with art.” Huntsman hopes there is enough interest in the idea so that a working group can get up and running to implement the project. Another cultural project the town is working on includes an exciting competition that will provide an opportunity for artists, designers and photographers to design an image to be used to enhance the exterior of the former bus garage. Huntsman said the facade improvement project is a temporary beautification undertaking to spruce up the building’s Memorial Avenue side which sits at a prominent entry into downtown and a call is going out for images to be that can be presented on a large scale. She said the artwork would be transferred onto a canvas which will then be displayed on the building to serve as a backdrop to interim cultural activities held at the site. The giant art covered canvas can then be used as a potential backdrop in other cultural spaces and facilities in the community. The deadline for submissions is Dec 19.
Thank You to the everyone who attended Parksville’s st
1 Annual Winterfest Craft Fair.
We raised over $1,600
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
2 year term
2 members
Electoral Area ‘F’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Coombs, Hilliers, Errington
2 year term
1 member
Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -French Creek, Dashwood, Englishman River
2 year term
2 members
1 year term
2 members
Electoral Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Shaw Hill, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay, Bowser
2 year term
3 members
District 69 Recreation Commission -Electoral Areas E, F, G, and H
2 year term
1 member from Electoral Area ‘G’
Grants-in-Aid Advisory Committee - All Electoral Areas
1 year term
4 members
Board of Variance -All Electoral Areas
3 year term
1 member
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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaw: “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.19” “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.19” proposes to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 1370”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the Future Land Use Map designation from ‘Multifamily Residential’ to ‘Commercial’ for a portion of the subject property legally described as: Lot 10, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2536 except Plans 733RW and VIP65394 (371 Alberni Highway) shown shaded in black on the map below:
to be given to eight of our local community groups. (Salvation Army, Haven House, PDACL, Haven Society, Parksville Lions, Oceanside Hospice, Oceanside Gate Keepers, Nanoose Community Services)
A HUGE thank you to Thrifty Foods for their genorus support as lead sponsor. Warm fuzzies to Wallpepper Signs, Tigh-Na-Mara, North Pacific Windows, Island Highlander, The Lounge, The Beach, Harris Oceanside GM, Black & White Party Rentals and Parksvilles Lions.
Who, without their support Winterfest Craft Fair would not have been as successful.
Mark your calendars for next years Winterfest Craft Fair
Nov.22nd - 24th WinterfestCraftFair.com
INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAW AND RELATED MATERIAL A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Planning Department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays, from Friday, November 23, 2012 to and including Monday, December 3, 2012. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.
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Amateur hour
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t does seem sometimes that nothing comes easy for this town council. Councils everywhere appoint members to act as liaisons between the municipality and various organizations like neighbourhood associations and chambers of commerce. Typically, councillors work these things out amongst themselves and when it comes time to approve the appointments at a regular council meeting, the whole list is presented en masse and approved without much discussion. Not in the world of Qualicum Beach town council. Monday night’s regular council meeting was time to approve the appointments. What should take seconds took major amounts of minutes, mostly due to Coun. Scott Tanner. Now, Tanner is a dedicated public servant. All of the councillors seem to be. And if you think they are not public servants because they are paid, you should know that if you worked out their hourly rate, it would be well below the minimum wage, perhaps below the proverbial children-in-sweat-shops wage. First, Tanner wanted a separate vote for each and every one of the roughly 30 appointments. When it came time for certain appointments, he stopped the voting train and made comments about the need for continuity instead of change, spurring comments from other councillors about the educational value of variety. Whatever. It’s clear Tanner was trying to avoid his political-uncomfortable zone — he was appointed to be the liaison for both the downtown business association and the chamber of commerce. Tanner has his own business and certainly doesn’t come across as anti-business but, well, our guess is he’d rather be doing something related to the environment or fish or social development. At least Mayor Teunis Westbroek added some levity to the dragged-out process when he quipped with a laugh to Tanner during the talk about the chamber of commerce appointment: “You’re not going to get out of that one.” One thing that isn’t all that funny — whether its quorum arguments or haggling over appointments, it’s amateur hour with this council all too often.
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Letters INFINITE STUPIDITY Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the the universe — Albert Einstein I am in total agreement with columnist Arthur Black’s recent (THE NEWS, Nov. 20) observations on idiocy and the potential for a new industry it provides. Examples of stupidity abound. In Australia, an idea to licence smokers has been forwarded. Pundits of the plan tout the governments ability to limit how much can be smoked by legislative control, all leading to eventual good health. In Canada, a mother is demanding city council remove three oak trees near her daughter’s school because of their propensity to drop acorns. Her 13-year-old girl has a nut allergy. I offer that the ‘stupidity gene’ these and others are exercising so well has a positive function in human evolution. This gene has a vital role in human evolution and exercising it should be considered sacrosanct. Our Cro-Magnon forebearers had no thoughts of spear safes or bow registries. No single North American tribe ever required their warriors to wear protective headgear into battle. Thus we have the non-stupid survivors/descendants with us today. If exercising my stupidity gene removes me from the gene pool then we can be assured that there will be less stupidity in the future. Failure to exercise my right to be stupid simply increases the level of the same in later generations.
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In conclusion, I suggest greater appreciation for those displaying idiocy and exercising stupidity — they are working diligently to further human evolution. RYAN LENGSFELD Nelson
YET MORE STUPIDITY Re: columnist Arthur Black’s recent examples of stupidity and idiocy are both humorous and scary. “Do people with IQs in excess of 7 actually believe what they are saying?� Unfortunately, yes. Hollywood’s John Wayne describe it best: “Life is tough, and even tougher when you’re stupid.� WAYNE DWERNYCHUK Parksville
DEAR OH DEER Three weeks ago, while out for a walk, I came across a deer that had been struck on Highway 4 West. It was a recent hit so I called it in to our highway contractor and reported a detailed location where the deer was. My name and phone number were recorded and the female on the desk thanked me for taking the time to report it. I thought no more of it; I’ve spoken to the local employee of the contractor in the past, on a different concern and I was impressed with his timeliness and attention to that concern. I was confident I would hear from him. Last week, while walking along Highway 4, I was assaulted by a wicked stench
coming from the ditch where the dead deer was seen two weeks prior. The deer was not picked up — it still lay there, beneath the sensitive fish habitat sign, bloated and wretched, leaching into Harris Creek. I called the contractor again and questioned why no response had been sent. No reason was given — just an apology and reassurance that the matter would be dispatched forthwith. This week, I made a special trip to see if, by chance, the deer carcass had been removed over the weekend. Indeed it had not. On my third and final phone call to the help desk I was given rhetoric about an animal decomposing in a ditch was not a priority and when and if they had a moment, someone may be dispatched to attend the matter. As I was offering my services to meet anyone being dispatched in order to show them the exact location, the line went dead. I take it the young lady had said and heard all she was willing to on this subject. I have contacted B.C. Wildlife Services and she clearly indicated the matter needs to be reported to the highway contractor and when I explained how often this had been done, she offered to take down the particulars and pass it along to one of her officers for follow up. Doesn’t this seem like a lot of work? Three weeks ago, the deer carcass could have been retrieved with very little mess or effort and the contractor would have received my accolades and thanks. Now, the job is a distasteful one — onerous and odorous at best, but needs to be done.
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum
1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott. fraser.mla@leg. bc.ca
Parksville: 250-951-6018 e-mail: ron.cantelon. mla@leg.bc.ca
FEDERAL:
QUALICUM:
JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni
TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca
Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com
PARKSVILLE: RDN:
ARLENE KING Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A12 CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville
VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Are you planning a party for Sunday’s Grey Cup?
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JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo
City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca
250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca
Rules to write by No. I like to play sports but I’m not into watching so much.
Yes, we’ll have some people in, have some appies and watch the game.
JOSH LEPLANT Parksville
JOY BRUCE Courtenay
I’m going to her house. FLO ARNOTT Comox
Yes. People are coming over and we’ll have lots of food. STEVE QUIETO Parksville
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaws: 1) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.17� 2) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.18� 1) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.17� proposes to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 1370�. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the Future Land Use Map designation from ‘Residential’ to ‘Multifamily Residential’ for a portion of the subject properties legally described as: That Part of Lot 4, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2216, Lying to the South of that Part Shown Outlined in Red on Plan 855R, Except those Parts in Plans 22894, 27131, 28118, 28119, 29160 and 733 RW and That Part of Lot 4, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2216 Shown on Plan 855R, Except Parts in Plans 22894, 27131, 28118, 28119, 29160 and 733 RW (151 Despard Avenue and 292 Stanford Avenue West) shown shaded in grey on the map below.
2) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1370.18� proposes to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 1370�. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to define a “Neighbourhood Commercial� area for a portion of the subject property legally described as: That Part of Lot 4, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 2216, Lying to the South of That Part Shown Outlined in Red on Plan 855R, Except Those Parts in Plans 22894, 27131, 28118, 28119, 29160 and 733 RW (151 Despard Avenue) as shown shaded in grey on the map below.
By coincidence, your Nov. 13 issue not only reported MP James Lunney’s support for the new FIPPA deal with China —but printed Greta Taylor’s letter roundly condemning it. Taylor, as one of Lunney’s constituents, was of course not asked for her opinion either on the need for such an agreement, or the details. Nor, I suspect, was Lunney himself, nor most of his fellow back-benchers — at least we heard nothing of it. Their role now is to say “Yes, Minister,� and vote accordingly. Their input is not required, and heaven help any who openly question policy as developed by the inner cabinet and the unelected Prime Minister’s Office. The clause allowing China to sue a whole raft of Canadian institutions if its expected profits fail to materialize, raises interesting questions. For instance, perhaps the entire property involved be registered abroad as a numbered company, so that if a judgment were passed against it by the (unknown and secretive) disputes tribunal, it could just declare bankruptcy and evaporate? It is a not unknown ploy in big business. Again, why should not the next federal government (they will change many times over the 31-year life of this agreement) simply renege on the deal — with electoral consent of course, a strange thought — and the Chinese company be asked to leave, with all services terminated, much as foreign companies were quite rightly ejected from China years ago? It was their country after all, as Canada, oddly enough, belongs to us although that thought jars heavily with the current administration. An even more disturbing thought — with proper electoral representation, integrity in governments and voter trust could actually re-appear. But then, how could governments function? RUSS VINDEN Errington
THANK YOU SO MUCH My name is Penny McGuire — it’s my house that burned on Phillips Street on Sunday afternoon. I wanted to thank THE NEWS for its discretion and not pushing my picture in, in that state.
I have had an outpouring of help from people offering me clothes, shoes, dog food, cat food to even opening their houses to me to stay over. Also, thank-you Footprints security — they had someone sitting in their car (no power in the house), in the cold until 4 a.m. Sunday night, then another lady come in at 4 a.m. until the restoration crew was there. Also The Whole Show Restoration company has been amazing having to do the disgusting, dirty work of cleaning up a horrible site. The smell of the smoke is burned in my nostril hairs I think — I can’t seem to escape it. Island Insurance has been a wonderful and patiently answering my questions a couple of times as I forget I’ve already asked it. Anyone who doesn’t have insurance, I really would suggest that they go out and get some right now. I am so grateful to the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department who were there on the scene so quickly. It would have been much, much worse if they were even three minutes later. Also I would like to thank the Parksville Career Centre as they have offered me office space to begin yoga classes again next week. This allows me to keep my income coming in and create some semblance of ‘normal.’ Also, Blys Yoga studio and Oceanside Yoga in Qualicum have also offered me space to start offering classes again. Also, all my neighbors on Phillips Street — they were out helping right away, taking my dogs in the car and moving the cars away from the house. They gave me shoes and jackets and a blanket (I ran out in my socks). They offered me coffee and places to stay and regroup — some of them whom I’d never even met. I have a place to stay for now and can get to sleep again, but continue to wake up startled, thinking I’m in the fire. Thank you to everyone. I haven’t been able to answer all the e-mails and Facebook messages and tweets, but am so very thankful for everyone’s help and offerings of help. PENNY MCGUIRE Parksville
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December 10, 7:30 pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AND RELATED MATERIAL A copy of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the Planning Department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays, from Friday, November 23, 2012 to and including Monday, December 3, 2012. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.
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Stricken sailor hoisted to safety off the coast
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earch and rescue technicians from the 442 Squadron in Comox scrambled to the rescue Wednesday after receiving a report of a crew member in trouble on a freighter off the coast of Vancouver Island. The 740-foot cargo ship Mitose was about 130 kilometres northwest of the Island at the time of the emergency call, at 9:40 a.m. The Cormorant helicopter and a Buffalo SAR airplane arrived over the ship at noon. “We approached the stern of the ship and told the captain to turn in a direction that would create a stable platform so that we could safely hoist the crew member into the helicopter,� said Captain Luc Coates, aircraft commander of the Cormorant. “We hovered about 50 feet above the deck, and hoisted our first Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) down. It was challenging because the ship was pitching up and down 15 to 20 feet and moving left to right.� Once the first SAR Tech was on the ship, he attached a guideline to bring down two others and a rescue basket. “The crew already had the patient ready to go and it was a quick matter of
putting him in the basket and using the hoist and guideline to bring him into the helicopter,� said Sergeant Shawn Harrison. Once the patient was on board, the helicopter flew to Port Hardy where he was put By onto the Buffalo for a flight to Neil Horner Comox. On arrival, he was transferred in stable condition to B.C. Ambulance and taken to local hospital. The patient’s current condition is unknown.
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A legacy of giving In 1997, Kate decided to make a bequest for undergraduate awards in Medicine: “I couldn’t give a gift in real time, so I thought an estate gift was a good solution,â€? she explains. “It takes an organization like UBC to ďŹ nd a cure for major diseases like cancer, which is prevalent in our family. If I could contribute towards a cure, even in some small way—well, that would be awesome.â€? Kate’s generosity inspired her husband and daughter, who are also members of the UBC community, to follow suit. Robert is an alumnus who has worked in
DR. MICHAEL QUINN 1917-2005 Currently conducting cognitive research in Barcelona As Development Liaison OfďŹ cer for UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement, Kate Bush knows ďŹ rsthand how estate gifts to the University help shape the experience of students through ďŹ nancial aid, academic opportunities, and extracurricular initiatives. “Supporting students and research is such a thrill. I can’t work in a place if I’m not passionate about the cause.â€? Plant Operations at UBC for almost 34 years while Laura works in Campus and Community Planning and is pursuing her degree at UBC part time. As a graduate of Physical Education, Robert plans to leave his bequest to the Athletics Department while Laura’s gift is currently undesignated, so it can be put towards the area of greatest need. “Students come to UBC to ďŹ gure out who they are,â€? explains Laura. “You never know—you could be sitting next to someone who cures a major disease, produces a great composition or becomes the next Olympic champion. Students have so much potential, so why not support them?â€? Kate, Robert and Laura all agree that ďŹ nancial need shouldn’t bar any student from university. “If my gift helps someone gain access to higher education, that would be great,â€? says Laura. “People who undertake university on their own, without the help of parents or scholarship money, have a really hard time,â€? says Kate. “I like the idea of making someone’s life a little easier.â€? “Besides,â€? adds Robert, “you never know. The money you put towards UBC could beneďŹ t you in ways you never thought possible.â€?
Dr. Quinn’s wonderful gift gave me an opportunity to travel to Europe for the a new culture and research environment. With the UBC Vision Lab I have been studying how the brain processes visual information, and with the Multisensory Research Group in Barcelona, Spain I was able to expand this research to include touch. This has uncovered new knowledge about how we process information in our everyday lives. Understanding how the brain works under normal circumstances is a critical step in ultimately helping those with conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder or Autism. Thank you Dr. Quinn. – Allison Brennan, PhD student Dr. Michael Quinn expressed his passion for clinical psychology with a bequest to UBC, ensuring vital funding for psychology faculty and students. For more information on how UBC can help you plan a lasting legacy in a field important to you, call 604.822.5373 or visit www.startanevolution.ca/Quinn8
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the hands of kids, just like we do with booze. There’s an awful lot of pot smokers out there, so the tax revenue would be substantial — something in the order of half a billion dollars every year. We could continue on with the drug war of course, as the current embarrassment of a federal government seems hell bent on doing. But it sure isn’t working out well for the Mexicans. Nothing like decapitated heads at the side of the road to bring in the touristos, eh? Is that what we want up here? Because that’s what we’ll get with the crackdown against pot as the mom and pop growers, the backbone of the underground economy in this province for decades, will be replaced by seriously hardcore criminals — people who already have no scruples and nothing to lose. It’s time we got real here. Gangs don’t sell pot because of the social status it brings. They do it for the money. Period. This weed that grows just about anywhere on earth is worth far, far more than it should be, simply because it’s illegal. Take away the obscene profits and you take away the gangs. The war on pot is an expensive failure. Legalize it. Regulate it. Move on.
WERNER & HILDEGARD HESSE 1926–2008 & 1918–2008 Currently spotting yellow-rumped warblers in old-growth BC forests The Hesses were passionate bird watchers and enthusiastic conservationists. Inspired by their commitment, I am studying birds to understand which habitats are most important to conserve. Thanks to Werner and Hildegard Hesses’ legacy I have been able to fully focus on my research for 3 years and, in so doing, help provide solutions to environmental problems. Thank you Werner and Hildegard — your passion has allowed me to do the research I love and continue an important tradition of outreach between academia, policy makers and the public. – Richard Schuster, PhD candidate
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JACQUELINE DAHM 1921 – 2011 Currently studying Medicine in Kelowna I always wanted to go into medicine and this bursary has helped me reach my goals. I’d really like to practise medicine in a smaller community after graduation, so the new Southern Medical Program is ideal for me. I have the opportunity to learn from doctors who know firsthand the unique challenges of delivering health care in smaller communities. This PDNHV PH IHHO TXDOL¿HG WR PHHW WKH QHHGV of local patients when I’m a practising physician and will make it easier to stay long-term in a small community. I’m so grateful that there are people out there like Jacqueline Dahm who, through their generous gifts, are contributing to making students’ dreams achievable. – Lyndsay Sprigg, Southern Medical Program MD student SUBMITTED PHOTO / QBDBA
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Mike Young began suffering from depression at the age if 12, followed by anxiety, paranoia and delusions. “It took me awhile to get help and it took me a long time to recover,� said the Vancouver resident. Young now travels around the province educating youth on psychosis and other mental illnesses. He and other professionals in a program called ReachOut Psychosis will be performing at Ballenas Secondary Nov. 30. The performance will feature Vancouver band Proud Animal, comedy by Barbara Adler, interactive information and lots of prizes. ReachOut was developed and is managed by the BC Schizophrenia Society and is funded by BC Mental Health and Addiction Services. Psychosis is a serious and treatable brain condition affecting three per cent of youth aged 16 - 25. A person suffering from this illness may experience some loss of contact with reality in which they change their thinking, believing, perceiving and/or behaving, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association website. ReachOut presents information about the illness in a fun and interactive way meant
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VICTORIA – B.C.’s child protection system has lost most of its ability to deal with severely abused, depressed and suicidal teens in provincial care, their independent advocate says. A review of 89 cases by Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond finds common circumstances of severe problems, notably mental illness, domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse, alcohol and drug abuse by young people or their parents, and running away to live on the streets. All the cases are children who had contact with ministry social workers, in some cases from infancy. Three quarters of them were removed from their homes because their parents’ behaviour was a threat to them. The study
revealed that they were shuffled to different group or foster homes an average of a dozen times, with some moving as much as 30 times in three years. Fifteen of the children in the study killed themselves, and the other 74 severely injured themselves during the study period, 2007-2010. More than half were aboriginal. The review found that the youths, aged 12 to 19, were not assessed or treated for trauma, and caregivers are not trained to deal with mental illness or the effects of abuse. “This is a pretty horrific foster care system for kids with mental health needs, and that’s something that we have to face,� Turpel-Lafond said. “The government has to face down the fact that they’ve mostly gutted therapeutic foster care over the last decade.�
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VICTORIA – Federal Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau made a swing through B.C. Wednesday, weighing in on debates about oil pipelines, marijuana and other hot political topics. Trudeau shook up the national energy debate this week by coming out in favour of oil exports to Asia, and the proposed takeover of Alberta oilsands producer Nexen by a Chinese state corporation. At a radio town hall meeting, Trudeau said he supports oil exports and Chinese investment because the investment and trade will create more middle-class employment in Canada. But he hastened to add he opposes the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposed to run from Alberta to Kitimat. He accused Enbridge of failing to consult with aboriginal people along the route and said he is opposed to a crude oil pipeline to B.C.'s North Coast. Producers are going to have to "go back to the drawing board and find another way to get oil to Asia," he said. During the town hall, he was told that Liberal MP David McGuinty had resigned as the party's natural resources critic after denouncing some Conservative MPs as "shills" for the oil industry who should "go back to Alberta." Trudeau said he was offended by McGuinty's comments, and wants to unify the country rather than pit one region against another as NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have done. He spoke in favour of legalizing marijuana. "The war on drugs as it stands has only been profitable for criminal enterprises and for gangs," Trudeau said. "We need to move beyond that, and I think it makes sense to tax and regulate it because that's actually an effective way of keeping it out of the hands of our kids, who will no longer have access to it on street corners." Trudeau was also asked about the hot topic of the Nov. 26
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Rotary supports local charities Club’s events doing well, more events on the horizon Sunrise Rotary Club, Qualicum Beach is enjoying its 16th year of benevolent service to our local and international community. When you support Rotary fund raising events, you can rest assured that 100 percent of all proceeds from every event goes directly to the charities it supports. Sunrise Rotary is a vibrant group of dedicated doers who give generously of their own time to ensure the club’s commitments are met and exceeded. The annual Gourmet Dinner Dance and Silent Auction was so successful this spring, it's already in the planning for March 16, 2013. We have changed the Name for this exciting fun evening to The Spring Ball. A safe ride home is offered to attendees, without charge, to ensure you can have an evening of enjoyment, without concerns. This year’s Roses From Rotary campaign exceeded last year's success, with over 400 dozen beautiful roses delivered with a smile to happy recipients throughout Oceanside.
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HIV cases on VI getting lower Education about illness still important in the Central Island Achieving zero new HIV infections on Vancouver Island by 2015 is within reach, says AIDS Vancouver Island, a local non-profit organization who have been working to reduce HIV/AIDS related harm for over 26 years. During the week leading up to World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), the agency is aiming to raise awareness about getting tested in the Central Island for an illness that they say still generates high levels of misinformation, stigma and discrimination. Although we are seeing lower rates of new HIV infections across Vancouver Island, indicating that we are close to getting to zero new infections, we are still in need of dedicated HIV education, support and access to testing, otherwise our experience shows us that we will
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Sept. 11, 1957 – Nov. 15, 2012 With courage and humour Kate gave up her battle on November 15, 2012. Beloved daughter of Claire (deceased) and Sid Downing; stepmother Milly; cherished sister to Valerie, Sherri, Chico, and Monica; predeceased by brother David; wonderful Aunt to Aaron, Bob, and Kaitlyn; great Aunt to Lucas; loving Godmother to Sally; forever friend to Elizabeth Ruby; exceptional Momma to her faithful companion “Benny�. Kate adored her friends and members from Coastal Community Credit Union. The love and support from her co-workers was valued always. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Kate’s wishes, donations may be made in her name to the BCSPCA. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 1463 PILOT WAY, NANOOSE BAY FROM 2-4PM. Condolences and any memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Beryl passed away in Nanaimo, B.C., on November 15, 2012 at the age of 86. She was born in Portsmouth, GBR. She is survived by her loving son Barry, daughter Laura, grandchildren Christopher and Jennifer, brother John Beale of Peggy’s Cove, NS, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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The family of Robert (Bob) Benton announce, with profound sadness, the sudden passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather (Poppi) and great-grandfather. Bob passed away peacefully on November 17, 2012 at the age of 93. Bob was born in Innisfail, Alberta, on March 13, 1919 to Charles and Eliza Benton. He was the youngest of four children. Bob will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Betty, his wife of 69 years, daughters Barbara (Rick), Shelley (Wayne) and Susan (Chris). Poppi was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Erin (Ryan), Sarah (Byron), Ian, David (Megan), Jamie, Rebecca, and Ben, and also 8 great-grandchildren. Bob is also survived by his brother Jim (Doris) of Toronto, and his sister-in-law Ann Lywood (Don) of Calgary, and his many nieces and nephews. Bob met his wife Betty in Prince Rupert while stationed there with the RCAF. They were married there on August 12, 1943. After Prince Rupert, Bob and Betty lived in Montreal, Vancouver, Parksville and, for the past 4 years, they have resided at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach. During their 36 years of living in the Parksville-Qualicum area, Bob & Betty made many good friends and were very active in the communities. Bob was an avid lawn bowler and curler, and was highly respected as a coach of both sports. He also instructed and coached sight impaired lawn bowlers and curlers. Bob believed in giving back to the communities he lived in and was an extremely hard worker. He was instrumental in establishing and building the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club. Bob loved to travel and especially enjoyed their trips to Hawaii and various World Curling events around Europe. Another love of his, after his family, was the beach. Walking on the sand, squishing gooey-ducks, collecting shells or searching for that perfect piece of driftwood brought him much pleasure. During the past 4 years, Bob had taken an active role in The Gardens community, organizing and instructing weekly carpet bowling and calling Bingo. Bob’s family would like to thank all of his dear friends who have provided love and support during this very difficult time. A special thank you to Dr. John Hancock, The Gardens’ staff and residents, Keith and Kate Mannister and Val Jeffrey. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Rd., Parksville, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation or CNIB.
Forever loved........Always remembered To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
We would like to gratefully acknowledge Father Stephen Paine, Rose and the church family of Notre Dame parish, everyone at the Chapel of Memories for being there and helping us through our loss. A big thanks to Dave’s Catering for the outstanding luncheon they served. “Our beloved husband, dad & papa will be greatly missed. Your gentle, loving nature lives on in your grandchildren and those ones yet unborn.�
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Quinsam Communications is looking for a qualiďŹ ed Two-way Radio Technician 2 years experience preferred Wage to be determined by experience. Email: topper@quinsam.ca or Fax: 250-287-4511
LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave. Qualicum
TRADES, TECHNICAL EXP. ROOFER/ Under roofer, labouror. Must have exp in sheet metal and ďŹ bre glass laminates with own tools and truck. Call 250-240-3472 or email: cjsrooďŹ ng@shaw.ca
WORK WANTED FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.
WORK WANTED: Fall Yard & Garden Cleanup. Small truck for yard waste removal. $20/hr, min 2 hrs. Please call (250)248-3248.
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Christmas Craft Fairs 7th Annual Christmas Craft SALE
Saturday Nov. 24th 10am-3pm St. Stephen’s United Church Qualicum Beach FREE Admission
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Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a craft sale in the comfort of my home!
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Errington Christmas Craft Faires 2 Craft Shows - FREE Admission New Show - Sat., Dec. 1, 10am-3pm Original Show - Sat., Dec. 8, 10am-3pm Gifts and foods by local artisans Lunch and refreshments available Basket draw ticket with purchase Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd. Contact Susanne for tables 250-954-2922 on Dec. 1
Friday, Nov. 23rd - 11am - 8pm Saturday, Nov. 24th - 10am - 6pm Sunday, Nov. 25th - 10am - 4pm Qualicum Beach Community Hall (Memorial Ave. just at the tracks) FREE ADMISSION
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The Gardens Christmas Tea 4 Toys JOIN US FOR HIGH TEA Thursday Dec 6th 2012, 2 pm – 4 pm. Tickets are $15 - all proceeds go to local toy drive Reserve tickets by phoning 250.752.2818 ext.0 Prizes. Live Music, featuring School Choir, and Harpist
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GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. After school Tuesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required.
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FALL CLEAN-UP, gutters, irrigation system, hedges, garden haul away. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today!
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.
FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).
THE MAID DID IT IS BACK! Residential & Commercial cleaning at reasonable rates. With over 20 years experience, always done right the first time! Serving Parksville to Qualicum areas. Call Tara 250-228-5033
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COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yr IT Tech. Low rates, Seniors Discount. Call John, 250-594-5558.
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PROFESSIONAL FALL pruning shrubs & trees since 1958. Pieter Wams 250-752-0176. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.
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TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
MISC SERVICES ANTIQUE/PORCELAIN RESTORATION of figurines, vases, bowls & ceramic pottery etc. Experienced/reasonable pricing. 250-468-5244 evgs.
MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
DOUBLE OVEN, WALL oven. Convection/Microwave & Standard ovens. ($4000.00 new) $1500.00 Call 250-594-6332 GAS STOVE Top with 6 burners, center grill with stainless steel front, 4’ long with 4’ Stainless steel hood fan. ($5000.00 new) $1500.00 for both. Call 250-594-6332.
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
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1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime
250-954-5704 UNDER $100 FLUORESCENT LIGHT Bars, 4 feet long, double tube. $20 ea. Great for garage or shop. Call 250-594-6332.
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WIDE SINGLE hide-a-bed, excellent condition. $75. (250)248-0007.
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD. WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. Clean Burn & Okanagan. Animal bedding, shavings & pellets. We deliver! 250-757-9232
GARAGE SALES COOMBS, 2345 Alberni Hwy. Nov 24 & 25 (9-2). Moving sale. Antiques, shabby chics, & collectables. Indoors!!
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QUALICUM, 424 Warder Cres. Sat. Nov. 24th. (9-12) Moving: Furniture, shop items and misc. Rain or Shine
FRENCH CREEK 1610 River Cresc. Nov 24 (10-4). Xmas, paper, cards & gift ideas.
GARAGE SALES SMART MOVE ESTATE SALE #841 The Bluffs Eaglecrest, Qualicum Thurs, Nov, 22nd Friday, Nov, 23rd 10am-3pm. Don’t Miss This One!
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, fireplace, 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 MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.
FURNITURE 3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, 3 seat sofa, $99, 2 rocking chairs and 1 Tub chair (offers), dresser w/ 2 large mirrors, $25, kitchen table (2 chairs $25). By appt only. (250)7402783 (250)755-2026 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am-2pm. 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.
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
MEDICAL SUPPLIES 3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768 PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272. Qualicum Beach
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
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 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. 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. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pink”, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayflower”, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.
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CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554
DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
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WILF @ Parksville: 250-586-3945 250-248-3337 GARDENING
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
UPTOWN QUALICUM. 3 bdrm 1 bath rancher in Hermitage Park. 1,200.sq ft, updated peek-a-boo view of ocean and mtns. French doors leading to deck. $304,000. Katherine 250 752-5433.
HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936
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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. ERRINGTON, 1 bdrm lowerduplex on shared acreage. Wood stove, pets ok w/approval, storage & garage. Shared laundry, $550. ďŹ rewood incl. + util. 250-248-0295 PARKSVILLE- BRIGHT, spacious, 1 bdrm w/ private deck, walk to beach, schools, parks, shops. Parking & shared W/D. N/S. $695+. Avail immed. Call 778-300-2148, 250-947-5678.
QUALICUM BEACH- large 2 bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail Now! Call 250-752-4258.
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297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms + den 2 bath, $1150 or $1350 furnished. Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881.
COOMBS, 3 Bdrm, lg. private yard with ďŹ re pit, W/D, F/S, N/S, Pets on approv., Ref’s Req’d, includes phone/cable, internet. $800 p/m, Avail. Dec. 1st, Call 250-248-0412
CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach, 2 Bd 1 Ba, W/D, granite counters, deck, heat recovery system, elevator, N/S, N/P, storage, covered parking, $1250. Nov. 1. 250-951-3367. EMERALD ESTATES Seniors Supportive Independent Living. Housekeeping incl’d. Meals optional. Walk to shops & beach. Call 250-468-1465. 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. $900/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- Jan 1 to Apr 1, 2013, 55+ patio style, 1 bdrm+ den, fully furnished, 900sq ft, nice condition. NS/NP. Refs. $500. Call (250)586-6673. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Available Dec 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLE- X-LARGE 2 bdrm. Security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Laminate, new paint. Near beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $775 mo plus. Please call 250-248-8592. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM- (7 kms from) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $550. + utils. Avail Nov 1. 250-954-4018. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM: 1 bdrm + den condo, completely reno’d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Nov. 15th. $1000. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419
MODULAR HOMES ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm mobile on acreage. F/S, N/S, N/P $725. + hydro 250-927-9078
HOMES FOR RENT AVAIL NOV 16- Newer mobile on acreage (not in park) 2 bdrms, small addition, covered porch. Beautiful mountain view, 5 appls. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850. (250)752-3425. BOWSER- 2 bdrm house, garage, yard, close to beach, 5 appls, quiet tenant(s). Refs req’d. NP/NS. $950 mo inclds water, garbage. Available immed. Call 1 (604)698-5779. ERRINGTON, DOG friendly2 BR Cottage with woodstove. 10 minutes to Hwy 4A. Fully furnished cottage, bright and clean on 5 acres. New PaciďŹ c Energy woodstove. Loaded kitchen, fridge, stove, dishwasher etc. Full bath, Washer + Dryer. $950+ hydro. (Internet Cable TV, and water included). Available now, till June 2013. One well behaved dog considered. Call: 250-2484992 Leave message please. 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, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, clean & bright, $1100 mo, N/S, N/P. (250)752-4400. PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, central vac, HRV, sprinkler system. NS/NP. $1350. (403)278-6857 PARKSVILLE, DOWNTOWN, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, No dogs, Avail. Dec. 1st, $1150 p/m + utils. Call 250-752-3596
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Friday, November 23, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Sports &Rec Official newspaper of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals
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BSS VOLLEYBALL
Teams head to championships
Three Ballenas Secondary School volleyball teams off to provincials this weekend JAMES CL ARKE
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The hardwood got a workout this week as all three Ballenas Secondary School volleyball teams were busy practicing in preparation for their respective B.C. High School Championships this weekend. The local high school hit the volleyball jackpot at the Island finals last week when all three teams finished second on the rock. BSS athletic director and longtime coach John Philip’s senior girls team started their AAA Island finals, played out down Island at Parkland Secondary with a 25-0, 25-3 route over host Panthers, then followed that with 2-0 victories over Mark Isfeld and Claremont. In their final pool play match against Carihi “we were pushed to play our best,” and eventually prevailed 25-15, 23-25, 15-9 to lock up first place in their pool and earn the bye into the semi final against the Timberline Wolves of Campbell River. “Another memorable top performance by this group of girls,” said Philip, whose side lost the first set 19-25, then, despite leading the second set the entire set by as much as six points we allow the Wolves to come back and steal the victory 23-25. “OK girls, don’t panic, be positive and patient and let’s force this to five sets,” Philip said he told his squad during a time out and sure enough, the blue and white roar back to win game three 25-20, win game four 25-21, and take the match 3-2 with a big 15-11 win in game five. The win secured the Whalers, who at
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that point “are pretty worn out after the two-hour ordeal,” a berth in the B.C.’s, but they weren’t done and were back on the court 90 minutes later in the final against the NDSS Islanders. “We are 1-4 against ND this year, and although we feel we can beat them, the draw was certainly weighted in their favour and it was not going to happen this time,” the veteran coach surmised after — the Whalers lost 25-20, 25-19, 25-16 — adding “we gave it a good effort but they seemed to be able to pull away at the end of each set.” The senior girls head into the B.C.
Championships ranked fourth or fifth and are looking to improve on last year’s sixth place finish. As for Ballenas having three teams finish second on the Island, “this is an outstanding accomplishment for our athletic program,” said Philip, “and is a testament to the hours and hours of time spent on the court. The 15-team Sr. Girls AAA provincial championships go this Friday and Saturday in Vancouver and will be hosted by Crofton House School and Little Flower Academy. IN SR. BOYS action, fresh off winning
their second straight AAA North Island title, the Sr. Boys took to the courts for their Island championships at GP Vanier Secondary in Courtenay Nov. 16 . The Whalers beat Belmont in three sets to open, swept the Stingers from Stelly’s in the second set, and beat Reynolds’ Roadrunners in three to finish first in pool play and earned them a bye through to the semifinals and guaranteed berth in the B.C.’s. The Whalers beat Dover Bay in the semi finals in four sets (best of five), then lost to Oak Bay in the final three straight. See VOLLEYBALL, page A30
VIJHL HOCKEY
Oceanside Generals take on the Buccaneers JAMES CL ARKE
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Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals are back home at ‘the Place Saturday night for another meeting against the Nanaimo Buccaneers. The Gens are 2-for-5 against the Bucs in regular season action at this point with Nanaimo taking the last two games (they play each other 10 times overall). The two teams are evenly matched — both play a dump and chase style of game “dump the puck deep and put the pressure on the D-men.” The Generals are currently 8-14-2 on the season and sitting third in the North and seventh overall in the nine team league with 18 points while Nanaimo is second in the North and sixth overall at 11-10-1 (23 points). The Generals are currently ranked seventh overall on special teams, and the Bucs are last at ninth, though Nanaimo does have a better penalty kill percentage. At this point in the season the Generals have a goals for and against of -18, having scored 75 goals while allowing 93. Nanaimo, currently riding a fourgame win streak, is at -3, with 70 goals scored and 73 allowed. (Things could be worse — the last place Ker-
ry Park Islanders at 2-18-2 are -65 having given up 128 goals thus far while scoring 63). “It’s pretty even between us and Nanaimo,” Gens’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais said this week when The NEWS caught up with him. “Its basically who’s capitalizing on their chances, and I thinks thats a big part of our game right now. Missing our second and third scoring guys, we need some other guys to step up.” The Generals, as reported last week, have been shorthanded the last few weeks due to injuries. “It’s been tough but we’ll get through it,” said Demerais, adding “that said I won’t know until (Thursday night’s practice) how many guys are still out.” One thing the head coach does know heading into weekend is that the teams’s leading goal-getter Taylor Gray is still on the shelf with a fractured bone in his foot. Power forward and team leader Cam McCarrick is still day to day with an upper body injury, as is James Sneddon. Oceanside is bringing up Powell River AP, forward Carlos Groughy, 16, this weekend to help shore up the ranks.
Earning props for his play of late is converted D-man Ethan Larson, 18, back for his second go-round with the Gens. “I moved him up at the beginning of the year and he’s been getting goals. When he plays physical he opens up room for his wingers and also for himself.” In the meantime, Demerais and company are looking to not only snap a four game losing skid this weekend, but start buttoning down their back end better. “Like I told the guys, it’s the second half (of the season) now, and we need to eliminate the mistakes in our end and start winning some games,” the first year coach surmised, adding “there’s been to many mistakes in our end to be honest, and I think that’s why we’re having so many goals scored against us — just bad decisions with the puck, so we need to tighten up on our zone. Take care of our end of the rink first the other end will look after itself.” The Generals were in Campbell River Friday night to face the Storm (score from that game unavailable at press time). The father’s joined their boys on the bus for the that game “so they can hang out with the guys.”
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MINOR FOOTBALL
Titans go for league title Parksville bantam team takes on Nanaimo for mid-Isle win JAMES CL ARKE
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Parksville’s Bantam Titans will be playing for the Mid-Island Co-operative Football League’s championship game in Nanaimo this weekend on the strength of a 33-20 win over the Campbell River Eagles. Played out at Springwood Park last Sunday, the semifinal match pitted the second seeded Titans (7-2-1) against the number three Eagles (5-4-1). According to Titans’ coach Brad Burns the locals were ahead 19-0 early in the 2nd quarter and Campbell River scored just before the half to cut it to 19-8 at the break. The Titans scored on the opening drive in the second half to go up 27-8, the Eagles countered, then the Titans scored again, and so did the Eagles. Parksville opened the scoring on their first play from scrimmage (after recovering the opening kickoff on a surprise onside kick), when Evan Penzel busted it up the middle for a 30-yard TD run. Penzel found paydirt again when he took a handoff down the right side for a 47-yard TD romp, then scored his third major of the half when he took the snap and ran around the left side for a 40-yard TD run. Ben Robinson busted a 50-yard TD run around the right side for the Titnas’ fourth TD and Travis Pike had the fifth with a 46-yard TD run up the middle. Other notable performances on defence came from Carson Chambers, Braydon Hemsworth, Austen Hunt and Matt Giroux, while Callum Jasinski “was the stud on special teams,” with an onside recovery, one kicked extra point, and two special teams tackles to go with two solo tackles on D. “The boys were fired up from the start of the game and they played their hearts out right from kick-off,” coach Burns said of the game, adding “taking a three-TD lead early in the game allowed everyone to loosen up a little bit and just play football. On defence
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we had four or five players flying to the ball every play, and we dominated the line of scrimmage for most of the game. “The boys knew that they had to win to play one more game,” said their coach, “and they weren’t going to be denied. All week at practice the focus and intensity was stepped up a notch,
and it really showed come game time.” BIG GAME ON The Titans take to the field on Saturday (5:30 p.m.) at Merle Logan Field against the #1 seed Barsby Bulldogs. The Titans’ went 0-2 against the Bulldogs in league play.
Ski and snowboard swap
District 69 Family Resource Association facilitating deals From the desk of Youth Services Coordinator Donna Jager comes word the Dist. 69 Family Resource Association is hosting its second Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The swap will be held in their youth space at their Qualicum office, located at 181 Sunningdale Road West. According to Jager, the Ski and Snowboard Swap raises funds for youth services offered in District 69 by the Family Resource Association, and “provides an opportunity for people to sell ski and snowboarding equipment, as well as gently used and freshly laundered ski and snowboarding apparel for a 20 percent consignment fee, plus a $1 tagging fee per item.” Once again. organizers are expecting to be able to offer “lots of good deals again this year. Not only does the swap help raise funds for youth programming, it also helps to
make skiing and snowboarding more affordable for everyone,” explained Jager, pointing out “this is especially helpful to families as children and youth tend to outgrow their equipment in one or two years.” Unfortunately, because there is no market for straight skis, they will not be accepting them. People cane drop off their items on Wednesday Nov. 28 and Thursday Nov. 29 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or on Friday, Nov. 30 from noon to 6 p.m. If none of these times work, call the Family Resource Association at 250-752-6766, extension 119, to arrange an alternate time for drop-off. The Family Resource Association is a non-profit, charitable agency that serves children, families and youth in a variety of ways. For additional information about their services go to www.d69fra.org. — James Clarke
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PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT Parksville City Council proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 1487 cited as “Parksville Highway Closure Bylaw, 2012, No. 1487” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – that certain parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Parksville, in the Province of British Columbia, 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. It is proposed to place this bylaw before City Council for consideration of final adoption at the regular Council meeting scheduled for December 3, 2012. The proposed Bylaw and Plan may be inspected at the Department of Community Planning and Building, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting the bylaw to Parksville City Council by submitting a letter addressed to: Mayor and Council, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3. All submissions must be received by the Corporate Officer by no later than noon, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
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Friday, November 23, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Figure skating Sandy Shores club hosts huge provincial event JAMES CL ARKE
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Oceanside Place was jumping, literally, recently as more than 300 figure skaters took to the ice for the 2012 B.C./Yukon Skate Canada Sectional Figure Skating Championships. The Nov. 8-11 skating saw plenty of great performances. “These are the top figure skaters in the province here this weekend — there’s 350 of them from as far away as White Horse ranging in age from 12-22,� B.C. Figure Skating media coordinator Brian Pound explained above the hubbub when The News caught up with him. According to event chair and Sandy Shores Figure Skating president Launie Elves the big competition was the final stop on the Pond to Podium series, with the champion in each division being awarded as well as Region champions and most of the B.C./YT section champions. According to Pound, the top four finishers from the event advance to the Skate Canada Challenge in
Regina in early December. The top finishers in Regina advance to the National Championships in Mississauga, Ont., in January, and that determines the Canadian World Championships team. Sandy Shores Skating Club has never hosted Provincials “and probably will not have the opportunity again for many years,� said Elves, adding “B.C. has a strong team going to challenge in Regina in December.� “It’s going great,� Pound surmised. “Organizing an event like this where you’ve got 350 skaters, you’ve got coaches, you’ve got judges. It’s a massive job to pull it together, and the local organizing committed has really done a phenomenal job. “The dreams start here,� he said. “This is the future of not only skating in B.C., but this is the future of skating in Canada. This is where it all starts for these kids. Who knows, one or two of these competitors here may go on to be world champions.�
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The Whaler boys travel to Kelowna for their 20-team AAA BC Championships slated for Nov. 28-Dec. 1. “The boys are playing really well, running a lot of good transition offence, lots of combinations,� said co-coach Daryl Britz. The Whalers, who finished 18th in the province last year and head into the 2012 playdowns ranked 13th, open the BCs against Dover Bay. IN JR GIRLS action Nov. 16-17 at Clermont Secondary in Victoria for their 8-team Island finals, the Whalers opened pool play against Oak Bay and beat them 25-20, 25-21, thumped Cowichan 25-10 and 25-14, then finished off pool play against the #1 team from Victoria, Belmont. “We came out strong against them and served them tough,� said Jr. Girls coach Steve Dorsay. The Whalers were up 17-3 in that first game and went on to win 25 -17, then beat them 25-22 in the second to win the match and
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Two West African shows Saturday Celebrated musician and dancer to perform at the MAC and at the Errington Hall LISSA ALEXANDER
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From left, Fana Soro and Jean Pierre Makosso. The two will entertain at the McMIllan Arts Centre on Saturday at 2 p.m. and then at the Errington Hall with their group at 8 p.m.
Fana Soro began playing the balafon, West Africa’s big wooden xylophone, when he was just seven years old, and by the age of 11 he was a skilled musician. At 19 he joined the prestigious Ballet National de Cote d’Ivoire and devoted his life for nine years to music and dance touring England, Holland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Yugoslavia, Martinique and West Africa. Soro decided to move to Norway in 1990 where he worked for the Ministry of Culture as a cultural ambassador in schools while also touring with his band Super Djembe Kan around Europe. He moved to Canada in 1997 and ran a dance studio in New Westminster, while also forming Masabo, a traditional West African group. They have performed music with dance and stories to more than 2,000 schools across the country. Masabo will perform at the Errington Hall Saturday evening, Nov. 24 and Soro will also perform at the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC) with African storyteller Jean-Pierre Makosso from 2 — 3 p.m. the same day. When Soro moved to the lower mainland, local music event co-ordinator Valerie Dare was working in that area with teachers at Britannia Secondary to develop world music curriculum, and she thought he would fit nicely into the world music program at the school. He quickly became the most sought after artist-in-residence in the Vancouver district, she said. “Fana is one of the most accomplished and committed artists I’ve ever known. He sets extraordinarily high standards for himself,” she said. Soro, who now lives in Ottawa,
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will be playing the balafon at both of his shows in the area Saturday, among other instruments. The balafon is like a marimba or xylophone, but is made from all natural products. Gourds (hollowed-out shells of fruit) are attached to the wooden keys and patched with spider egg sacs. These vibrate when the keys are struck. The balafon is a tonal instrument used to communicate and the tunings vary from village to village in Africa, just as dialects do. Fana was trained to represent his people at the occasions he played the instrument, and the sound he creates replicates the sound of his language as closely as possible. At the MAC, Soro and Makosso will entertain with music and storytelling, and people are welcome to join in. “Hopefully everyone will have energy,” Soro said. At the Errington Hall the concert will feature Soro, Makosso and two other accomplished musicians. Again Soro said people should come ready to join in the fun. “With the traditional music you don’t just sit and watch, you have to stand up and move, so hopefully Parksville will understand that and we’ll do good teamwork together,” he said. The show at the MAC is $10 for adults, $5 for children and under 12 are free. For more information visit www.mcmillanartscentre. com or call 250-248-8185. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the Errington Hall show and it starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach and at the Errington Store. Children under 12 years are $10 at the door and children under 5 years are free. For more on Soro visit www. masabo-fana-soro.blogspot.com.
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BEATING THE ODDS
Finding love while fighting for life Local author publishes book on her fight with cancer and discovering love for herself while getting treatments LISSA ALEXANDER
When Constantine was diagnosed with cancer she was already in stage 3 (4 is the highest), When diagnosed with ovarian cancer, most but she was lucky, she said. Often there are little or no symptoms and women don’t survive, and when Parksville author Crissa Constantine read that, she was be- luckily her doctor sent her for an ultrasound when he did. Although all her blood work came side herself. “When I saw that I started screaming in my back fine and her tests showed nothing wrong, kitchen, I thought, Oh my God, I’m only 54, I’m her gynecologist monitored a cyst in her ovaries. After a second ultrasound the cyst had too young to die.” With no family around, Constantine didn’t changed, and it turns out it was carcinoma and know where to turn, so she decided to call it was spreading. Constantine has been cancer-free now for a friend who is also a counselor. The results seven years. She credits her changed her life, she said. survival with new surgical Her friend had her stand in When I saw that I started front of a mirror and tell her- screaming in my kitchen, I techniques and chemotherapy which is targeted and more self that she loves herself. This thought, Oh my God, finely tuned, but she is also was important because every I’m only 54, I’m too young too die alive because she learned to thought in your brain effects CRISSA CONSTANTINE love herself, she said. Lack of every cell in your body, she self-esteem is at the root of said, and it helped her get rid of most mental health problems negative baggage and self-critand when people constantly feel they are just ical thoughts. “You suddenly stop and say, ‘Ah I’m free, I’m not good enough, it begins to weigh on their liberated, I don’t have to feel like this anymore.’” mind, spirit and body. “One shouldn’t have to face a life threatenConstantine learned to love and accept herself during chemotherapy treatments and the ing disease to get to the point where they can effects that had on her made her want to write a just accept themselves,” she said. “And I’m on a mission with this, and I really want to reach book to share it with the world. Love and Accept Yourself Now, A Memoir, as many people, not just cancer patients, but is Constantine’s third book, published this everybody.” Constantine’s book can be found on amamonth. The book tells her journey through cancer and also describes her change in perspec- zon.ca or Google Books. It will be available at tive and how others can reach that same level Mulberry Bush Book Stores and can be ordered of happiness. Besides having five university at Chapters book stores. Visit her website for degrees, Constantine has had training in novel more information www.crissa-constantine. com. writing. reporter@pqbnews.com
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Parksville author Crissa Constantine learned to love and accept herself while going through chemotherapy treatments. Her new book is called Love and Accept Yourself Now.
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Program looking for seniors interested in meeting friends and learning marimbas LISSA ALEXANDER
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An intergenerational music program that gives seniors the chance to come together in a welcoming space, just wrapped up in Coombs, but another will start up in the new year. It’s a seniors marimba class, and besides making friends, seniors gain the confidence to play an instrument while interacting with youth. Instructors Rob Dearin and Sarah Chezick are both members of the youth marimba group Kumbana Marimba and Arrowsmith Activity Coordinator Kim Longmuir said they
did an exceptional job of leading the seniors. “I think the intergenerational component of this program is valuable in the community, where youth are teaching seniors. So much mutual respect grows from this opportunity.� Longmuir said she would like to run another beginners seniors marimba class in mid-January if there is enough interest. No musical experience is necessary and it has great social and cognitive benefits and is affordable, Longmuir said. For more information email ranlong@telus.net or call 250-248-8515.
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All star jazz band to play Parksville Acclaimed trombonist Ian McDougall will be performing with his all-star band of musical friends at Knox United Church, Saturday, Dec. 1. The Ian McDougall 12-Tet features Qualicum Beach multi juno award winner Phil Dwyer among other well-known jazz players. The band has received rave reviews from audiences in Vancouver. The concert is being presented by U-JAM, a society that advocates, mentors, educates, and
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Cast members of the upcoming Echo Players’ Christmas production (a farce which has a name too long to mention here…) sing carols during an event during Moonlight Madness in Qualicum Beach Saturday. The Oceanside Jammers also played some festive tunes while visitors to the theatre munched on treats.
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you just won’t find in a larger commercial centre,” said PDBA president Michelle Jones. “PDBA has had a core group of business people working since the end of August to bring a true small town shopping experience to the Christmas holiday season.” Bring a food or toy item and receive a discount at Saheli Boutique. Mark Jones said, being new to town he really hopes to make it an annual event and they are putting a lot of energy into making it a success. Moonlight madness will take place through the downtown core that evening and the food and toy drive will be in the parking lot between the businesses at 140 Alberni Highway. Both businesses, along with Bodyworks Fitness, Pacific Brimm and Parksville Home Hardware are accepting donations before the event. For more information visit parksvilledowntown.ca or parksvilledowntown on Facebook.
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Moonlight madness is gearing up to be this year’s major Parksville Christmas celebration. Most downtown stores will be open late to kick-start the shopping season next Friday, Nov. 30 in the Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA) sponsored event. Mark Jones of the Coastal Community Credit Union and Gurdeep Nagra of Saheli Boutique invite everyone to join them for their coinciding food and toy drive from 5 to 9 p.m. They ask people to bring food for the Salvation Army or a toy for the SOS (Society of Organized Services) and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the credit union parking lot. Santa Clause will be on site along with a live band, Christmas carols, hot chocolate and other treats. “This community really needs some Christmas enjoyment,” Nagra said, adding that it is not just a shopping event, but a chance for the community to come out and enjoy each others company. “It’s not just a food drop-off, people will enjoy themselves,” Jones agreed. “The idea is to draw people into the festive spirit.” “Parksville Downtown has convenient clusters of one of a kind shops and services
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Craig Bay jumps on board with Salvation Army foodraising The Parksville Fire Department’s Annual Food and Toy Drive received a boost from the Craig Bay Estates strata community this year. Residents organized coffee and goodies for the fire department staff and home owners donating grocery bags of food. And donate they did! Over 3,000
pounds were collected in less than an hour for the local Salvation Army’s food banks as residents converged at the fire truck early Sunday morning. Over 20,000 pounds of food have been collected in the Oceanside area so far— and it’s not even December. This organized gathering was so suc-
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See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Until November 30, 2012, receive $250/ $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $3,000/ $3,750/ $4,000/ $4,250/ $4,750/ $5,250/ $5,500/ $5,750/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,250/ $8,250/ $9,000/ $9,250/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Escape I4 Manual; 2013 Explorer Base/ 2012 Edge SE/ 2012 Focus S, Explorer Base FWD; 2013 Edge FWD (excluding SE), Flex SE, Transit Connect (excluding electric), E-Series, F-150 Regular Cab XL (4x2) Value Leader/ 2012 Fiesta S, E-Series; 2013 Mustang V6 Coupe, Taurus SE/2012 Flex SE/ 2012 Mustang Value Leader, Taurus SE, Transit Connect (excluding electric); 2013 F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ 2012 Fusion S/ 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), Explorer AWD (excluding Base)/ 2013 Mustang V6 Premium/ 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader), Explorer FWD (excluding Base), F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs; 2013 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) gas engine/ 2012 Focus (excluding S), Fusion Hybrid, Edge AWD (excluding SE), Escape (excluding I4 Manual)/ 2012 Fusion I4 (excluding S and Hybrid), Escape V6; 2013 Mustang GT/ 2012 Fusion V6 (excluding S and Hybrid)/ 2012 Mustang GT, Taurus (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE); 2013 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non-5.0L/ 2012 Edge FWD (excluding SE)/ 2013 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cab) Diesel Engine/ 2012 Expedition; 2013 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L/ 2013 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L/ 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Gas Engine/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (Excluding 4x2) non-5.0L/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L/ 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) Diesel Engines/ 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L (all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded). 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Bottle drive set to raise money for new hangar plan to hold an Italian Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bowser as another fundraiser. Tickets will be available shortly at the Legions in Bowser, Qualicum Beach and Parksville for $15 per person. — News staff
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Friday, November 23, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave FRI. NOV. 23 SAT. NOV. 24 Featured Events for the Week ORIGINAL VILLAGE CHRISTMAS ARTS FAIRE Nov.23-25, Free admission Exhibit of local Arts Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave villagechristmasartsfaire. artdesignlife.com
KRIS KRINGLE Nov.23, 10am-9pm. Nov.24, 10am-6pm. Nov.25, 10am-5pm. $6/day $8 for weekend. Free carriage rides, prizes, entertainers, photos, cookie decorating & more at Parksville Community Centre
MARK CRISENGER 7pm. Live music. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy, QB
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK 7:30-9:30pm, Admission is by donation, Jazz vocalist Linda Walker is joined by pianist Dave Klinger at the limited seating pre-register McMillan Arts Centre, PV 250-248-8185
FREE TEEN SWIM
PV QUILTERS CHRISTMAS SALE
WED. NOVEMBER 28TH
10am-3pm, Variety of quilted and hand-crafted items, free admission and parking at St. Stephen’s United Church, QB
4TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE AT THE TIGH-NA-MARA SEASIDE SPA RESORT
AFRICAN VILLAGE MUSIC AND STORIES 2-3pm, Tix $10pp under 12 $5pp, musician Fana Soro, traditional West African band, Masabo. & master storyteller Jean-Pierre Makosso. McMillan Arts Centre, PV. 250-248-8185
CHRISTMAS AT FARM 11am-4pm at Pine Ridge Farms, 2715 Turnbull Rd, QB
BOTTLE DRIVE 10am-4pm, The 893 Beaufort Squadron Air Cadets will be holding a bottle drive at Parksville Bottle and Recycling, 611 Alberni Hwy. To arrange pickup 250-757-9560 or email 893fundraising@gmail.com
LAZY MIKE
7-9pm, 13-18yrs at Ravensong Pool, QB
Classic Rock, Shady Rest Pub
SANDBAR FRIDAY Peter Mason plays Sandbar Cafe 6087 Island Hwy. W.,QB
THIS SPOT COULD BE YOURS! 250-248-4341
QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS’ MARKET 8:30-Noon. Community Hall, Veteran’s Way, QB
6:30-10am Bring a new unwrapped toy & receive a FREE Breakfast! Toys & gifts for all ages are welcome. This year we have a strong need for boys and girls gifts from 10 - 13 and 14 - 17 years of age. Drive through breakfast & toy drop off available from 7:30am - 10am Big Boy Toys will also be on-site collecting non-perishable food items to fill their motorhome for the local Salvation Army. 1155 Resort Dr., Parksville
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FREE TEEN DIVE-IN MOVIE SWIM
Train Station Pottery Shop
600 Alberni Highway
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WED. NOV. 28 GUEST SPEAKER 7pm, Diane Hancox Working with projection - lessons from our shadow, by donations PV Community Centre
FENG SHUI OF HANDWRITING Nov 27 & 29, 1-3 pm hands-on workshop, upstairs at SOS, 245 W Hirst Ave., PV RSVP Victoria Fabling, Graphologist 250-927-1892
TIMBERLINE DANCE
We will transform the facility into a drive-in movie theatre with inflatable seating for you to view the movie. Check out the RDN on Facebook to see the movie choices. www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Ravensong Pool, QB
7:30-10:30pm, Free, live classic country, pop & rock ‘n roll music. Royal Canadian Legion,146 Hirst Street, PV
SAT. NOV. 24
SUN. NOV. 25
MON. NOV. 26
BIG TWANG THEORY
GREY CUP 3 OF CLUBS TOURNAMENT
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Parksville Legion, Info call 250-586-6417 11am-3pm, Free. Donations to local charities accepted at Buckerfields 587 Alberni Hwy. PV
11am-5pm, $28pp, Chili Buffet, games & prizes. Grey Cup Game, 50/50 Draw supporting Conquer Cancer at Arrowsmith Golf & Micky J’s Restaurant 2250 Fowler Rd.
JERSEY SKATE
FREE FAMILY SKATE
PET PICS WITH SANTA
FIRST AID AED/CPR 9-5pm, 14yrs.+ $83.20 Pre-register with RDN parks & Rec 250-248-3252
VICTORIAN TEA 250-954-1872
Personal Real Estate Corporation
7-9pm, 13-18 yrs
2-3:30pm, How fast can you skate our radar gun will tell. Oceanside place, PV The
Glenda Sweet
Two sittings 1 & 3pm, The Old School House Reservations 250-752-6133
SANTA PET PHOTOS Noon-4pm $5min. donation to the BCSPCA at Bosleys Pet Food in Thriftys Plaza
ALL DECKED OUT 10am-3pm, Nanoose Place 2925 Northwest Bay,
SUN. NOV. 25 ANNIVERSAY PARTY Customer appreciation day, bring non-perisable for food band & be entered to win prize. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy, QB
12:15 -1:45pm, Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods present Free Family Skate Free admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place
MUSIC ON SUNDAY 2:30pm, Guitarist Tony Wilson’s “Longhand Trio� TOSH, 122 Fern Road W., QB
ISLAND SOUL CHOIR 2:30pm, Tix $18, senior $15 & 12 under free at Knox United Church - Parksville
MON. NOV. 26 PURPLE MARTINS ON VI 7:30pm, Arrowsmith Naturalists, at Knox United Church on Pym Rd in PV
7-10pm. The Shady Rest Pub 3109 West Island Hwy., QB
TUE. NOV. 27 FREE SEMINAR 7:30-9pm Health/Wellness and Disability Tax Credit Series Parksville Community Centre Free refreshments
HARMONICA WORKSHOP
Independently Owned & Operated
WED. NOV. 28 AWANA 5:30-7:15pm. Presented by Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Hwy. 250-248-5333. For children K-9
THURS. NOV. 29 BENT RYMN 7pm. Live music. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy, QB
OLD TIME FIDDLERS 7:30pm, Dance at Rotary House, QB. Everyone welcome. 250-586-3743
QB MUSEUM
7-9pm, $25pp with Gerry Barnum at the McMillan Arts Centre, PV. Bring a “C� Harmonica . To register, call The MAC 248-8185
GUEST SPEAKER 2pm, Lisa Leger on dietary supplements, The Happy Wanderers Travel Club at St Columba Church Hall on Wembley Rd., PV
Tues.-Thurs. 11am-4pm 587 Beach Road, QB
FOOD FOR CHARITY Drop a non-perishable food item and name will be entered into draw. Oceanside Dental 175 Corfield St. PV
BOOKS NEEDED Catspan accepting donations Petsville - PV,
A HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE 11:30am-3:30pm, til Dec.22, Free Admission, artwork & handcrafted items by local artists/artisans. McMillan Arts Centre, PV
BLESSING CIRCLE 6pm, non-blessing givers welcome from 7pm Info see www.onenessuniversity.org. e-mail kadaduggan@gmail.com - sjohnson@bcsupernet.com or call 250-586-5571
SEAT SALE Buy 1 round trip, get 2nd half price!
KDair.com
250-752-5884
Restrictions apply. Please call for details.
WED. NOV. 28
WINTER IN ART
TOY DRIVE AT TIGH-NA-MARA
Nov.19-Dec.22, TOSH will twinkle with cheer for local charities wreaths will be auctioned. The Old School House, QB
6:30am - 10am, Bring a new unwrapped toy & receive a FREE Breakfast! Big Boys Toys collecting nonperishable food items 1155 Resort Dr., Parksville
Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!
Family Dentistry New Patients Welcome! Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD 175 CorďŹ eld Street Parksville BC (Across from Thrifty Foods)
250-586-4404 www.oceansidedentalcentre.com
MOONLIGHT
MADNESS parksvilledowntown.ca
Friday, November 30
Most stores open til 9pm
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, November 23, 2012
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T ER! S R FI E EV M TI
2013 ELANTRA
2012 CANADIAN & NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR
GET UP TO
1,750
$
WITH
IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡
0
%
FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS
HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM
15,694
$
FRIENDS & & FAMILY FAMILY FRIENDS SELLING PRICE PRICE SELLING
ʕ
ELANTRA L 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
Limited model shown
2013 ELANTRA GT
2013 AJAC BEST NEW SMALL CAR (OVER $21K)
GET UP TO
1,675
$
WITH
IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡
5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.8L/100 KM FRIENDS & FAMILY SELLING PRICE
0
%
18,969
$
ʕ
ELANTRA GT GL 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS
SE with Tech. shown
AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGʆ U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
2013 SONATA
GET UP TO
3,250
$
IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡
WITH
0
%
FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS
5.6L/100 KM CITY: 8.7L/100 KM
22,314
$
FRIENDS & FAMILY SELLING PRICE
ʕ
SONATA GL AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
Limited model shown
2013 SANTA FE
2013 AJAC BEST NEW SUV (OVER $35K)
GET UP TO
1,150
$
IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS‡
Limited modee l shown wn
5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty
WITH
0
6.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.1L/100 KM FRIENDS & FAMILY SELLING PRICE
%
FINANCING FOR 24 MONTHS
27,109
$
ʕ
SANTA FE 2.4L FWD AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.
HyundaiCanada.com
TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0%/0% for 24/24/24/24 months. Bi-weekly payment is $302/$365/$430/$522. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0/$0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $22,314 at 0% per annum equals $430 bi-weekly for 24 months for a total obligation of $22,314. Cash price is $22,314. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʈFuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.8L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †ʕFriends & Family prices for models shown: 2013 Elantra Limited/Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Auto/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $22,944/$26,214/$27,339/$39,009. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ʕFriends & Family Selling Prices are calculated against the selling price less all factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments). Friends & Family Selling Prices include Delivery and Destination. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ‡Factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments) are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Factory to Dealer Price adjustments of $1,750/$1,675/$3,250/$1,150 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto includes Friends & Family price adjustments. Factory to dealer price adjustments are applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †ʕ‡Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
4123 Wellington Road, Nanaimo, BC
1-888-561-0778 www.jphyundainanaimo.ca
DL #23669
B19
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Friday, November 23, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
BLACK FRIDAY MERIT
FURNITURE NANAIMO
STARTS 10 AM FRIDAY ENDS 5PM SUNDAY
$
1000 SOFAS
$
600 RECLINERS $
500
FLOOR MODEL
ONLY
ONLY
199
$
99
CARPETS
HUGE DISCOUNTS
$
ONLY
$
88
ALL BEDROOM SETS ALL DINING ROOM SETS ALL LIVING ROOM SETS
THIS WEEKEND ONLY! DON’T MISS IT!
Merit Home Furniture
3230 Norwell Drive, Nanaimo, BC Behind Country Club Mall!
(250) 756-1153
www.merithomefurniture.ca
No Down Payment No No Interest No Payments y ‘til til November 2013 O.A.C. .A.C
Open Mon.-Thur. 9:30-6:00, Fri. 9:30-8:00, Sat. 9:30-6:00, Sun. & Hol. Noon-5:00