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Trustees facing tough decisions early in 2014 LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Big changes are coming for the local school district and a meeting Thursday was meant to start that conversation with the public. Tasked with finding $2 million in savings over the next three years, local school trustees will have to make a decision in January in order to affect this year’s budget, and it could mean school closures, amalgamation, or reconfiguring schools. Trustees will be presented with a report that will be based on meetings, public and otherwise, scheduled in the next two months. Only one community member showed up Thursday night to what the district dubbed ‘Toward a Future for Schools Conversation,’ along with some district staff, trustees, a reporter and a staff relative. That community member was Scott Tanner, a town councillor in Qualicum Beach. It was the first meeting relating to budget, enrollment, facilities and programs/services in a series of meetings hosted by the school district. District staff will work on the report, instead of having outside consultants come in, and acting superintendent of schools Rollie Koop will present it to the board by January 21. A decision will be made by trustees by January 28, whether they decide to act on the recommendations or not. At that point a 90-day consultation period would begin. That would take the board to April 29 and at that point the board would act on a potential motion. See WAGES, BENEFITS, page A5
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: June and Roy Sneddon of Qualicum Beach are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today and on Saturday night they donned some hats and joined family members to be part of a Mad Hatter gala hosted by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. For more photos from the gala, visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
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The provincial government will consider including the Parksville Qualicum Beach region in a program that doles out millions of dollars annually to tourism-reliant communities for infrastructure programs. Currently, the region is not part of
the B.C. Resort Municipality Initiative, a fund that was split between 14 communities last year. When she campaigned in Parksville in April, Premier Christy Clark was asked if that might change. “I would be happy to sit down and talk to them about that,” the premier told The NEWS. “This community has
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The local group Communities to Protect Our Coast is hosting their major event of the year this Wednesday at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Standing Up For Our Coast will feature a number of speakers, including satirist and musician Todd Butler and Oak Bay Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver, a member of the Nobel prize winning UN Panel on Climate Change. CPOC was formed to inform people about the environmental risks of oil tanker traffic. The event is free but donations will be greatly appreciated. Activity starts at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 20. For more information check http://communitiestoprotectourcoast.org or call 250-5866010. — Auren Ruvinsky
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Nearly 30,000 pounds of Chum salmon carcasses were deposited at local tributaries last week. It was the annual salmon toss, a project of the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers, and it involved volunteers gathering up surplus salmon carcasses from the Little Qualicum River Fish
Hatchery and taking them to the headwaters of the local tributaries. The project increases the nutrient value of the soil, nourishes the aquatic environment and generally enriches the vitality of the river system. The group went to seven drop-off points within the watershed at Whiskey Creek and Little Qualicum River. Streamkeepers works under the direction of the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which assisted by renting the truck, while local volunteers with Streamkeepers carried out the work.
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Koop said the challenge facing the district is trying to continue to provide high quality learning, which was identified in the nearly-complete strategic plan, while dealing with declining enrollment. In the province schools get funding per pupil, and even with funding protection that means the district will see 1.5 per cent less funding each year. A common misconception held by residents in the province, and what that provincial government maintains, is that there is more money than ever before in the education sector, and less students, so districts should be able to cope, Koop said. But that’s not the whole truth, he suggested. “The unspoken piece of that is our costs are increasing exponentially, and the dollar doesn’t go as far as it did a year ago.” Although the local school district has managed to balance its budget in the past, it is becoming more difficult every year, and Koop and Secretary Erica Bailey suggested what has worked in the past will no longer suffice. Currently the district is spending $583,000 more a year than it is bringing in, said Bailey. Ninety per cent of expenditures in the district go to salaries and benefits and the 10 per cent left over makes things tight, Koop said. “So it’s no longer what can we cut, we’re not at that point, it’s what are we going to choose to spend the dollars on,” Koop said. Enrollment in the district was at its highest in 1999 with 5,629 students, while current enrollment sits at 3,960. Projections show that enrollment will continue to decline until 10 years from now, in 2023, when enrollment will closely match what it is today, and then continue to rise. The problem is the same amount of schools that were being used in 1999 are being used in the district today, so schools aren’t using anywhere near their capacity, a number of them using only around 60 per cent. Although when faced with school closures, some districts close facilities that are past their useful lives, Koop said, this district doesn’t have any of those. “In the last review there were two schools that required some upgrades, both of them have received significant upgrades,” he said, adding, “we’ve got great buildings.” Attendees at the meeting on Thursday broke into smaller groups and discussed concerns and made suggestions about the topics. Some ideas that came up to save or make money included sharing space with other agencies, cost sharing with municipalities and renting out facility space to the community. Concerns included making changes in the district while maintaining services to students, and whether distance learning is better for students or simply saves money. The next Toward a Future for Schools meeting takes place at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Oceanside Middle School and the topics will shift to teaching and learning.
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LAdieS niGHt: Tina Isbister of Qualicum Beach gives a table saw a try during Central Builders Home Building Centre’s Ladies Night on Wednesday night. Home employee Pat Russell is providing Isbister with some instruction. The store was packed with women for the event, which included demonstrations, treats and opportunities for hands-on learning.
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“Minister (of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Shirley) Bond has offered to have one of her senior officials to sit down and review the criteria with both myself and our community if they are interested. The criteria to meet the threshold are very rigorous, but I will continue to pursue the issue.” Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association executive director Blain Se-
pos said money from this fund would provide the area with a boost. “As tourism is our region’s top export, our local governments don’t have an industrial tax base as many other Island/B.C. communities,” said Sepos. “The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) could make funds available to improve visitor-focussed infrastructure such as parks and beaches, streetscapes, and sport facilities. RMI may
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smaller resort-oriented municipalities.” The 14 municipalities that participate in the RMI program are Fernie, Golden, Harrison Hot Springs, Invermere, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sun Peaks, Tofino, Ucluelet, Valemount and Whistler. In December of last year, the province announced $10 million in funding through the RMI to those communities.
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hey have saved on paper clips as much as humanly possible — the local school district now has to face the reality it may have to close schools. It’s not difficult to have some empathy for the local school board and district staff as it wrestles with a deficit of more than $2 million. They have zero control over so many of the expenses they must deal with every year. The provincial government’s response is clear. MLA Michelle Stilwell told The NEWS recently there will be no money coming from Victoria to cover District 69’s shortfall, which is a bit rich considering the contracts negotiated by the province are a big part of the deficit faced here. Stilwell told The NEWS the provincial government is watching every dollar it spends carefully and the local school district should do the same. Cold stuff. As acting superintendent Rollie Koop explained last week, 90 per cent of the district’s expenses go to salaries and benefits. Raise your hand if you believe the local unions will step out of the line set by their leadership and take pay cuts to help the situation here in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Stilwell says the B.C. Liberals are now dedicating more money per pupil than any government in the history of this province. The unions and others want the province to put even more money towards education (and health care, and skills training and, and . . .). When a family or business finds it can no longer operate at a certain level, cuts are made. Perhaps the family vacation is scaled back or the company Christmas party becomes a no-host affair. Thing is, all that’s left for the local school district is the closure of schools. Last time this possibility raised its head, there was an uproar (it’s important to note there were no, repeat, no members of the general public at the district-hosted public information meeting on this topic last week). Either the provincial government or the unions or both will have to change their positions. The local school district has done its job. Without some help from the outside soon, there will be school closures. The rest of the talk, study, report-creation and pleading is just posturing. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters PGOSA thAnkS On Oct. 24, more than 200 members attended the 20th anniversary celebration for the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The event was attended by charter members, mayors Chris Burger and Teunis Westbroek and The NEWS. Most of the charter members are now in their eighties. Amongst them is Peter Kucey, who was officially recognized by the mayors of both communities with special gifts and an acknowledgment of his contribution. Heartfelt gratitude and thanks go to staff at Quality Foods and Thrifty Foods for the beautiful presentation of the food, the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre staff for the set up of the hall, the anniversary committee members, all the various coordinators and volunteers who came out and helped make this event such a success. We want to say thank-you for all your hard work and dedication. Without volunteers, organizations would not exist. Lise BLack 20th anniversary committee (PGosa) Coombs
SAve the SeAweed A recent photo in The NEWS had a caption that began with the words ‘Power of the sea’ and if one looks closely at the wave breaking against the Qualicum shoreline one will clearly see that the first thing the power of the wave is hitting and tossing into the air is seaweed. This organic beach cast product protects our beaches from erosion during high-tide storm events and should be left in place, not commercially removed. Local gardeners
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have used it for years to ad to the soil with great results. The Ministry of Agriculture was very wrong in issuing a license to allow commercial removal of this weed. It not only protects shorelines it also is a blanket under which sand small fish lay their eggs... which later become food for salmon and other species. There is a lot of science behind what goes on at our local beaches and the MOA has chosen to disregard it and DFO does not care. There is a public meeting at the Lions Way Community Center in Qualicum Bay on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. hosted by MLA Scott Fraser and RDN representative Bill Veenhoff. Its time to talk about our disappeared eagles, herons and the awful mess being made by driving tracked vehicles on our Bowser beaches.
Recently, I wanted to mention two such wonderful donations and acknowledge just how generous and kind the residents are. Cindy from Cindy Threadworks donated three very large spools of thread and numerous pins for basting to our group. We received a very generous donation from Diane Upper from Bowser which came in the form of a huge roll of more than 18 metres of batting and two bolts of lovely cotton of more than 15 metres. This batting and fabric, along with what we have, will keep us going for another six months. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. Oceanside is truly a wonderful place to live. For more information contact me at 250248-0110 or e-mail stephanieszymczak@ shaw.ca.
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Quilt dOnAtiOnS I am a member a group of quilters in the Oceanside area who provide hand-made quilts to people with cancer. These quilts are gifts. No cost is ever passed on to the quilt recipient or to the person requesting the quilt. We are part of the group of quilters in Victoria that started in January, 2013. Since that date, we have delivered 22 quilts in this area. We are part of a national non-profit organization called Victoria’s Quilts, run by volunteers and no paid staff. We are constantly struggling to acquire the fabric, batting and backing and/or to raise money to buy the necessary fabric to continue to make these quilts and we have received many kindly donations from locals.
I am asking politicians and the B.C. Utilities Commission to respectfully represent B.C. residents who do not wish to have a smart meter installed on their premises and find BC Hydro’s opt-out fee choices financially injurious. I find it difficult to understand why fees are being added to accounts of customers keeping their old meter. Our rates have always included the cost of meter reading. Surely, the rates of those accepting a smart meter should decrease as meter reading is no longer a cost for those customers. This is an unauthorized rate increase. Where is the political oversight to protect the rights of ordinary families?
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yes, school is very important and you have to think about the next generation coming up. Jacquie flooD Parksville
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QUALICUM BEACH, Your One-Stop Shopping Destination EVENTS Moonlight Madness November 21 Christmas In The Village December 7 Winter Art Walk November 22-24 Farmers Market Every Saturday
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It’s all about the customer service
The owner of Parksville’s Cha Ch’a Java finds service industry similarities across the spectrum AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
It’s all about the customers. It may sound like a promotional line but the owner/ operators of Cha Ch’a Java in Parksville say they got into the business and stay in it because of the people. “If you want to get to know people in a town, open a coffee shop,” owner Cam Evans quipped. Cam, his wife Melody and two sons Chris and George moved to town and bought the-then 10-year-old coffee shop in November 2009. “We knew we wanted to be in the area and we bought this place because we figured it could be the perfect place for two people to run,” he said. Melody has since had health issues related to being on her feet all day that stops her from working there, but both of their sons have worked in the shop off and on. Cam was born in Ontario
but raised in Alberta where Melody was from and they moved to Victoria and Vancouver before taking a fouryear detour through Ontario to end up back on the Island. They have always been in customer service, from auto-parts delivery with 80 drivers in Ontario, to a temp agency in Vancouver, and Cam said he’s found the skills transfer perfectly. “I guess working with customers is the same, just a different product,” he said, pointing to similarities in staffing issues and interaction with customers. He said the biggest complaint they heard before buying the shop was problems finding staff in Parksville, which he said hasn’t been an issue. “Obviously when we get people in Grade 10 or 11 they’re only around for a year or two and then there gone off to school,” he said, but other-
wise they’ve had a stable staff. Since taking over, they have expanded their food menu, with vegetarian lunches, and Evans said his is the only local coffee shop roasting its own beans, which they do in the industrial park. They also added a smoothie bar after noticing people, including themselves, driving to neighbouring communities for the treat. Aside from improvement to their Weld Street location, Cam said they don’t have any plans to expand or open other locations. With enough customers to go around, he said they’re happy to focus on their niche. He said they get a nice selection of regular customers and tourists who discover them during the busy summer months. Check them out on Weld Street just up from the Island Highway or get more information at www.chachajava.ca.
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Cha Ch’a Java owner/operator Cam Evans says he loves the interaction with customers that comes with a small-town coffee shop.
ParKsville chamber column
Lower the average age and raise the wages What’s new? Pretty standard question when instigating a conversation, one I often struggle for an answer to. Sometimes what’s new is not new to me and sometimes there are answers I can give that would violate that other conversation starter — can you keep a secret? So what’s new at the chamber and in the business community or what have you done for me lately? Most recently we got final funding approvals from our economic development partners to begin a project that has been on the books for a year: the development of a business attraction marketing strategy and the appropriate media tools to identify and
attract what has been termed a from residents and 25 per Lifestyle Entrepreneur. cent come from businesses. These are people who can In most B.C. communities, work anywhere but chooses by Kim burden the ratio is 60 per cent from to live in a place that provides residents, 40 per cent from the best quality of life. businesses. Our previous project was Most jobs in our region the completion of an ecoare in the lower-paying sernomic assessment of the revice sector, and that’s not gion that found below-avereconomically sustainable. age employment income (the There is a need to balance second lowest among nine that by attracting businesses similarly-sized communities), that offer better-paying jobs the highest housing costs on Vancouver across a range of sectors. In short, we need Island outside Victoria, and a municipal to lower the average age and raise the avtax ratio where 75 per cent of taxes come erage wage. Lowering the age will help to
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Hunting too many bears I have no quarrel with hunters. As a matter ing grizzlies is big business in B.C. The province of fact I admire the man or woman who goes sells killing rights in two trophy hunts every year. out and harvests his or her own protein. Such From 2001 to 2011 nearly 3,000 grizzlies — 900 of people are less hypocritical than oh, say, me. I them female — were legally slaughtered by troharvest my protein from the local supermarket, phy hunters. letting someone else do the dirty work of shifting Is this a popularly supported money maker said protein from the forest or the feedlot to my for the government? Hardly. First Nations opdinner plate. pose it, environmentalists decry it, and 80 perI respect subsistence hunters, but trophy cent of all British Columbians want it stopped. hunters, who hunt for the thrill of Especially since the government killing something big? You suck. handles it so ineptly. Each year the I’m thinking specifically of one number of kills exceeds the limits Clayton Stoner, a B.C. boy who reset by bear-management policy. cently had his picture taken hold- By Arthur Black There are only about 15,000 grizzlies ing up the severed head of a grizzly in the province. By sanctioning the he shot on the B.C. coast near Bella slaughter of more than 300 prime Bella. Mr. Stoner wasn’t interested animals a year we’re cutting it fine. in the body of the bear, he left that According to biologist Kyle Artelle, to rot on the forest floor. He just grizzlies “have great difficulties rewanted the bragging rights to the covering from population declines. head. A sow may have a litter of three Must have been real tough to young every three years.” shoot the grizzly, which was known What’s even scarier: we only as “Cheeky” to the folks who knew him. I imag- think there are 15,000 grizzlies left. It’s a governine Cheeky was shambling toward Mr. Stoner ment estimate — from the same geniuses who looking for a handout about the time the heavy ran the east coast cod fishery into extinction. calibre bullets smashed into his chest. Or maybe It’s a dangerous game to play, risking the fuhe was just standing on his hind legs sniffing the ture of a magnificent species just to satisfy the wind and wondering what the odd creature in fantasies of men suffering from the twin affliccamouflage clothes squinting down a shiny stick tions of too much money and penile inadequawas doing in his neighbourhood. cy. If we must have blood money, how about a Oh well, it’s not as if Mr. Stoner is singular in trophy hunting season on…trophy hunters? any way, or breaking the law, come to that. KillI’m sure even Darwin would approve.
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The Regional District of Nanaimo is now accepting applications to the following advisory bodies: Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee -Nanoose Bay
2 year term
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2 year term
4 members
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2 year term
3 members
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2 year term
2 members
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1 year term
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NOTICE OF LEASE AND PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to the Community Charter s. 24 and 26, the Town of Qualicum Beach intends to: 1. LEASE a portion of land and the primary building PID # 018-894-666, Plan VIP59287, DL 78 & 58, Nanoose District, located at 600 Beach Road in General Money Park in the downtown core, as follows: Baptist Union of Western Canada or It’s Successors and the Qualicum Beach Community Baptist Church
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TERM
ANNUAL RENT
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January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2018
$682 – 2014 $702 – 2015 $723 – 2016 $745 – 2017 $767 – 2018
2. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE to the Qualicum Beach Community Baptist Church by renting 600 Beach Road to the organization for rent which is less than its market value. 3. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE to the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market by issuing a licence of occupation for non-exclusive right to enter onto, occupy, and use a portion of 111 Fourth Avenue West (former bus garage site) to place, use, maintain and operate a community farmers’ market on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Licence permits occupying a 504 square metre area for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value, during the approximate one-day term. 4. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE to the Qualicum Beach Community Garden Society by issuing a licence of occupation for non-exclusive right to place, use, maintain and operate a community garden and orchard on an undeveloped portion of Village Way east of the Train Station located at 174 Railway Street, Qualicum Beach, BC. The Licence permits occupying an approximate 775 square metre area for the community garden and an approximate 630 square metre area for the adjacent community orchard, for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value, during a 5-year term, starting January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2018. Trudy Coates, Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach
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CRUIZING FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The Seaside Cruizers made some significant contributions to the community last week. The club presented a $1,000 cheque to Victims’ Services and a cheque for $250 for the Cops For Kids Tour De Rock cancer-battling effort. In the photo above are Cops For Kids Tour De Rock rider Cpl. Jesse Forman, Lynda Ewert and Anna Brill-Edward from Victims’ Services, Cruizers vice-chair Alex Plonka and Cruizers chairman David Field.
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Regular Price 29 99!
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99
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Mitchell’s
7
Toupie Ham Halves 4.39 per kg
Prime Rib Oven Roast
99
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Sunrise Farms
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5,000
per lb
Dairyland
Original or Light, 946ml
Soft Cider 4x330ml
99 Plus applicable fees
2$
Dofino
Havarti Cheese
for
165-200gr
2
FREE
Carr’s
Crackers Selected, 125-150gr
425gr
2$ for
5
3$ for
5
4
Babybel
Mini Cheese 120gr-160gr
Laughing Cow
Bonus Pack Cheese 400gr
5
Kettle 220gr
Works Out to 1.85 ea Chapman’s
Premium Ice Cream 2lt
3
99
Wasa
Crispbread 200-275gr
5
3$ for
4
99
99
Stagg Chili
Chili
per lb
Potato Chips
Egg Nog
Growers
99
8
99
99
BUY ONE GET ONE
Maple Leaf
3
Fresh New Zealand Lamb Loin Chops
Family Pack, 8.80 per kg
5.49 per kg
Bonus Q-Points
99 1
PER
d ia
Fres
17.61 per kg
Snowcrest
Frozen Fruit
3
Selected, 600gr
99 Kraft
Cool Whip
5
2$ for
225gr or 1lt
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Rib Grilling Steak Family Pack, 17.61 per kg
2
Family Pack, 5.49 per kg
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Bee
Sirloin End Boneless Fresh Pork Loin Roast
7
99 PER
lb
Schneiders
49 2
5.49 per kg
49
Naturally Smoked Bacon
per lb
4
99
POWELL RIVER • COURTENAY
1kg
each
30 Olympic
750gr
99 6
2$7
each
for
each
Bonus Q-Points
2
650gr
99 Tropicana
100% Juice Selected, 1.75lt
Olympic
Krema Greek Style Yogurt
2
99
500gr
Olympic
Yogurt
99 3
8x100gr
RIEDEL
Schneiders Country Naturals
Chicken or Beef Burgers 720gr, Each
10,000 Nalley
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Selected, 375-450gr
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Wieners
99
Smokies
Upstairs at the following Quality Foods Stores:
lb
500gr
Schneiders
6
Schneiders
PER
99 2
Maxwell House
Original Roast Ground Coffee
Plus Applicable Fees
Island Gold
Veggie Fed Eggs White, 12’s
925gr
Kraft
Peanut Butter 1kg
Classic Dip 225gr
99 6 Kellogg’s
Eggo Waffles 560gr
2$4 for
Rice Works
Gourmet Rice Crisps 156gr
3 $5 for
Popchips
99 2
99 5
Tortilla or Potato Chips
99 3
85-99gr
3 $5 for
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6 99 5 2$ 7 3$ 4
Que Pasa
Cheese
for
Exel 0.5% Alcohol Beer
Thin or Rising Crust Pizza
12x355ml
Saputo
Cashews
320gr
4
4
Kraft
Kraft
Salad Dressing
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
475ml
3
99
99
Miracle Whip or Mayo
Doritos
890ml
2
Clover Leaf
3
99
Clover Leaf
Whole Baby Clams 142gr
85gr
99
2$
Clover Leaf
3$ for
3
5
99
275gr
2
Christie
Bits & Bites
2$ for
Old El Paso
Old El Paso
Old El Paso 35gr
4
99
¢
3$ for
5
for
5
140-200gr
5
¢
Plus Applicable Fees
3
175-454gr
2$ for
5
Plus Applicable Fees
YOUR CHOICE
99
1lt
for
99 Bick’s
2
5
99 Mott’s
Clamato Juice 1.89lt
Christie
Potato Thins
2$ for
2$
5
for
Bacardi Mixers
for
2
4
155-163gr
3$ for
Plus Applicable Fees
4 375ml
Frozen Real Fruit Beverage
89
Selected, 295ml
250ml
99
McLarens
Minute Maid
Frozen Concentrated Fruit Mixer
115gr
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
Manzanilla Olives, Midget Gherkins or Pickled Onions
1lt
270gr
2$
5
20X355ml
99
Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices
Family Size Potato Chips
Stax Potato Chips
4
¢
INSTANT PARTY- JUST ADD PEOPLE! Old El Paso
¢
Bick’s
Premium Pickles
Lay’s
Perform Thirst Quencher
3
Plus Applicable Fees
Lay’s
Christie
Crackers
907gr
99
200-860gr
Coke, Sprite or Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Lasagna
6x330ml
99
2lt
Gatorade
215ml
2$
Ritz Crackers
for
125-133gr
99
Christie
2$
710ml
Taco Sauce
Crunchy Shells
Seasoning Mix
5 3
99
5 175gr
KICK IT ... MEXICAN STYLE!
Hard Taco Dinner Kit
for
Chunk Crabmeat or Medium Shrimp
106-120gr
for
70-80gr
Pepsi, 7-Up Schweppes or Mountain Dew
Tortilla Chips 260gr
for
Old El Paso
for
Bassili’s Best
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
Party Tray
99
5
San Pellegrino
Win a New X-Box 1 from QF, Mountain Dew & Doritos
Kraft
250gr
2$
for
Jerky
275-300gr
99
2$
Jack Link’s
Peanuts Resealable Bag
6
907gr
2 Planters
Trophy
Perogies
99
275gr
465-900gr
Plus Applicable Fees
Smoked Mussels or Oysters
Planters
Shredded Cheese
Cheemo
600gr
2
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Crackers
99
5
2$ McCain
125gr
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Stoned Wheat Thins
Brie or Camembert
425gr
99 Molson
Bonjour De France
Organic Tortilla Chips
600gr
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Thick ’n Chunky Salsa
Old El Paso
Refried Beans 398ml
Old El Paso
Soft Tortillas
311-334gr
650ml
2$ for
5
2$ for
4
2$ for
4
Old El Paso
Dinner Kit
Selected, 227-510gr
3
99
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6 99 5 2$ 7 3$ 4
Que Pasa
Cheese
for
Exel 0.5% Alcohol Beer
Thin or Rising Crust Pizza
12x355ml
Saputo
Cashews
320gr
4
4
Kraft
Kraft
Salad Dressing
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
475ml
3
99
99
Miracle Whip or Mayo
Doritos
890ml
2
Clover Leaf
3
99
Clover Leaf
Whole Baby Clams 142gr
85gr
99
2$
Clover Leaf
3$ for
3
5
99
275gr
2
Christie
Bits & Bites
2$ for
Old El Paso
Old El Paso
Old El Paso 35gr
4
99
¢
3$ for
5
for
5
140-200gr
5
¢
Plus Applicable Fees
3
175-454gr
2$ for
5
Plus Applicable Fees
YOUR CHOICE
99
1lt
for
99 Bick’s
2
5
99 Mott’s
Clamato Juice 1.89lt
Christie
Potato Thins
2$ for
2$
5
for
Bacardi Mixers
for
2
4
155-163gr
3$ for
Plus Applicable Fees
4 375ml
Frozen Real Fruit Beverage
89
Selected, 295ml
250ml
99
McLarens
Minute Maid
Frozen Concentrated Fruit Mixer
115gr
2$
Plus Applicable Fees
Manzanilla Olives, Midget Gherkins or Pickled Onions
1lt
270gr
2$
5
20X355ml
99
Dill Pickles or Hamburger Slices
Family Size Potato Chips
Stax Potato Chips
4
¢
INSTANT PARTY- JUST ADD PEOPLE! Old El Paso
¢
Bick’s
Premium Pickles
Lay’s
Perform Thirst Quencher
3
Plus Applicable Fees
Lay’s
Christie
Crackers
907gr
99
200-860gr
Coke, Sprite or Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Lasagna
6x330ml
99
2lt
Gatorade
215ml
2$
Ritz Crackers
for
125-133gr
99
Christie
2$
710ml
Taco Sauce
Crunchy Shells
Seasoning Mix
5 3
99
5 175gr
KICK IT ... MEXICAN STYLE!
Hard Taco Dinner Kit
for
Chunk Crabmeat or Medium Shrimp
106-120gr
for
70-80gr
Pepsi, 7-Up Schweppes or Mountain Dew
Tortilla Chips 260gr
for
Old El Paso
for
Bassili’s Best
Sparkling Fruit Beverage
Party Tray
99
5
San Pellegrino
Win a New X-Box 1 from QF, Mountain Dew & Doritos
Kraft
250gr
2$
for
Jerky
275-300gr
99
2$
Jack Link’s
Peanuts Resealable Bag
6
907gr
2 Planters
Trophy
Perogies
99
275gr
465-900gr
Plus Applicable Fees
Smoked Mussels or Oysters
Planters
Shredded Cheese
Cheemo
600gr
2
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125gr
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Stoned Wheat Thins
Brie or Camembert
425gr
99 Molson
Bonjour De France
Organic Tortilla Chips
600gr
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Old El Paso
Refried Beans 398ml
Old El Paso
Soft Tortillas
311-334gr
650ml
2$ for
5
2$ for
4
2$ for
4
Old El Paso
Dinner Kit
Selected, 227-510gr
3
99
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Freybe
Smoked Bavarian Ham
Schneiders
Garlic Sausage 2 Links
6
99 each
1
Schneiders
Fat Free or Savoury Herb Turkey Breast
Bonus Q-Points
Continental
99
Traditional Irish Smoked Ham
per 100gr
• Local BC Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG • No Growth Promotants • No Sauce • Teriyaki • Honey Garlic
Regular, Chili & Lime or Roast Garlic
Homous Dip Per Package
5000
Q
points
bonus
Counrty Harvest Cinnamon Raisin Bread 675gr
3000 Dempster’s Deluxe Hamburger or Sausage Buns 6-8’s
3000 Alley Cat Cat Food 2kg
Schneiders
Cervelat or Hungarian Salami
1
99 per 100gr
Alexis de Portneuf
Belle Creme Triple Cream Brie
2
Medium Size Tub
Meatballs
Extra Aged Cheddar Family Pack
Jalapeno Havarti
49
per 100gr
$
Castello
Blue Cheese
1 1 1
99 per 100gr
99 per 100gr
5
each
1
69
Large
Seven Layer Dip Minimum 600gr
PER
100gr
Made Fresh Instore
6 25 9 99 each
Available at Select Stores
Medium
Almond Chicken Chop Suey Large
99
Chow Mein ..................
per 100gr
Small
695 625
Szechuan Beef .............
Serving Suggestions
3000 Snappy Tom Cat Food Pouch 100gr
1000 Kibbles ‘n Bits Brushing Bites Dog Food 1.6kg
3000 Tri-V Dog Food 680-709gr
2000
Weather Permitting
Vitality Dog Treats 454gr
7500 Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free or Brown Rice Flour Selected, 453-680gr
10,000
1
Fresh Snapper Fillets
31/40 Size
Cooked White Tiger Prawn Tails
1
Frozen or Previously Frozen
99 per 100gr
29 PER gr
100
Premium Cold Water Shrimp
Frozen or Previously Frozen
U-10 Size
Colossal East Coast Scallops
3
Frozen or Previously Frozen
69 per 100gr
1
99 PER
100gr
Imitation Crab Meat
89
¢
per 100gr
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Calabrese Bread
$ • Apple • Cherry • Blueberry • Strawberry Rhubarb
White or Whole Wheat Bread
4$
1
for
Each
Bakery Fresh
English Bay
Bakery Fresh
Cookies
8”Pie
Bagels
99 2
99 4
99 2
12 Pack
6 Pack
Country Harvest
Country Harvest
Bagels
Double Layer
Lemon Truffle Cake
9
Cheesecake
Slice
2$ for
99 5
12’s
2$5 for
5
Cascades
2
Nature’s Path
2 $5 for
Weetabix Nature’s Path
Cereal Organic Hot Oatmeal 320-400gr
99 3
Enviro Jumbo Paper Towel
Cascades
6’s
130’s
99 4
Seventh Generation
Automatic Dishwasher Gel 1.1lt
99
400-650gr
2$4 for
1.89lt
65-75gr
I Am Green Bathroom Tissue
Selected, 340-675gr
Fortified Soy Organic Waffles Beverage 210gr
Vegan Nutrition Bar
Cascades
5
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Lemon Meringue Pie
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NEW APPY SPECIAL!
Extra Large California “Premium”
Red Scarlet Royal Seedless Grapes
1
Arizona “Ready-to-Eat”
Fresh Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melons
69 1.52 per kg
¢ per lb
5lb bag
California “Andy Boy”
Green or Red Leaf Lettuce
2 99 Washington “Green Giant”
Cello Carrots
99 each
1
California “Hot House”
Long English Cucumbers
99
each
Extra Large
10
Medium
9
99 each
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Moonlight Madness lights up the Village Santa will be available for photos LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
The spirit of Christmas will light up Qualicum Beach this Thursday evening during Moonlight Madness in the Village. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Community Hall and at 6 p.m. the christmas tree lights will be all aglow. Join Santa Clause, the town crier and Qualicum Beach mayor Teunis Westbroek for this annual tradition. Hot chocolate will be available at the site, with cookies from the Courtyard Cafe. Following the light-up, a carriage will pick up Santa and deliver him to Remax Anchor Realty where he’ll be available for photos with children. Free carriage rides will continue throughout the evening, with pick-up and dropsoffs at TD Bank and on Memorial Avenue outside the Bargain Bazaar and Petite Pizzazz. Carolers will be singing their hearts out around town and participating businesses with the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association (QBDBA) — which is hosting the event — will have treats and refreshments including the Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal and TD Bank. Fresh
N Fabulous Flowers will be celebrating its fifth anniversary of opening that evening, and will have hot apple cider and Mo’s Minis cake pops to celebrate. Lilo Kallai, owner of Fresh N Fabulous and member of the QBDBA, said the event kicks off the Christmas season in Qualicum Beach. “It’s a magical night because everything is lit up and everyone is happy and full of the Christmas spirit,” she said. Echo Players will be opening the doors of the Village Theatre during the event serving hot chocolate and goodies while The Oceanside Jammers play some up-beat acoustic tunes. After the music visitors can watch a few scenes from the upcoming theatrical performance Cinderella, The Pantomime.... With a Twist, and possibly win four tickets to the play. Draw tickets will be placed at selected merchants around town during Moonlight Madness and once people locate them, they can fill out the form and drop it in the box at the Village Theatre. Participating businesses around Qualicum Beach will have draw boxes in-store giving shoppers the opportunity to win gift baskets. Shoppers can expect to find some big savings and specials in town during the event.
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Some children happily went on stage at the Village Theatre during Moonlight Madness last year to sing some songs.
WINTER ART WALK
Get to know artists in their environment LISSA ALEXANDER
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The art community surrounding Qualicum Beach is coming together for an event this weekend. The Winter Art Walk will feature eight art-related locations/ events around Qualicum Beach from November 22 to 24. “What that enables people to do is really get to know our area
and see our artists, some of them in their own environment,” said organizer Dee Aguilar. The event includes 10 venues and over 200 artists in three days. The Original Christmas Art Faire is celebrating 33 years in the Community Hall, and will have many professional and well-loved local artists at the show including Ted Jolda’s glass
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tries using vintage tableware. There will be piano music at the event, and on Friday the Men in Accord Choir will sing, while on Saturday there will be a vintage fashion show from Merlyn Patten’s collection of ‘50s and ‘60s party wear. The Mid Island Floral Art Club will have the place looking magical with holiday decorations. There are two sittings
daily for the event at 1 and 3 pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $15 or $50 for a table of 4. Proceeds from the tea will help support the two organizations. Phone 250-752-6133 to reserve. There is also plenty of art to view, along with resident artists at work and the gift shop will be open downstairs all three days. See GALLERIES, page A28
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Parksville’s Rob Atkinson plays King Arthur and Andrew Barton plays Patsy in Monty Python’s Spamalot playing at Nanaimo Centre Stage until December 7.
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There are killer rabbits, antagonizing Frenchmen, dance routines featuring scantily-clad women, and of course there’s a king galloping around to the clip-clop of banging coconuts. It’s Monty Python’s Spamalot, a musical comedy, and it’s playing in Nanaimo featuring Parksville’s Rob Atkinson until December 7. Atkinson started acting in community theatre productions in 2007 and since then has done a number of shows with Bard to Broadway (acting as president of the society for a time), Echo Players, and this is his fourth performance with Schmooze Productions in Nanaimo. Atkinson is a huge Monty Python fan. The first time he saw the comedy group he was probably in Grade 7, he said, so when he heard Schmooze Productions was putting on Spamalot he was eager. “The idea of being able to play King Arthur was enough of an attractant to get me to go and do it,” he said. Monty Python’s Eric Idle wrote the book and lyrics involved with Spamalot, which he “lovingly ripped off” from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, he said when the musical
came out in 2004. Spamalot won three Tony Awards in 2005 including Best Musical. In the play, King Arthur trots around searching for knights to join his round table and he encounters a hilarious number of characters including the Knights who say Ni, Tim the Enchanter, Prince Herbert (who wears a dress) and many others. The group eventually heads out on a quest for the holy grail, once God (Eric Idle’s voice) instructs them to. The Lady of the Lake is featured prominently, singing beautifully about how long her song and other romantic songs can be, and how miffed she is about not having more scenes in the play. Atkinson said acting in comedies are a hoot, but they are harder than they look to pull off. A full band performs back stage throughout the play and the set and costumes will certainly grab the attention of the audience. It took close to 50 people both front and backstage to bring the show to fruition. “It’s a big undertaking,” said Atkinson. “With the set and the props and the costumes — the costumes are fabulous.” Tickets are $25 available online at www. schmoozeproductions.com at Lux-An Accessory Boutique at 212 Commercial street in Nanaimo and by calling 250-739-0721 between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m.
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AUDITIONS Galleries feature Canada’s finest
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Wanted: 2 Males - ages 18-25 3 Females - ages 25-65 Auditions will be held at the Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach,
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The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners will have their annual show and sale featuring one-of-a-kind creations from clothing to home decor at the Rotary House at 211 Fern Rd. W. There will also be demonstrations. The Parksville Quilters at St. Stephen’s Church on Village Way will be presenting their annual sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with eye-catching pieces from traditional quilts to artsy pieces. The Art Worx Gallery at 701 Primrose St. has an extensive collection of stunning fine art and the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply, with its incredible collection of local art work, will have members from DeCosmos Fine Art Society working on pieces as well as jewelry demonstrations. It is located at 206 W First Ave. The Oceanside Art Gallery invites guests to explore works by some of Canada’s finest and emerging artists in the boutique-style family run gallery at 3-172 W Second Ave. Local artist Carey Anderson will be on-site both Saturday and Sunday afternoon to demonstrate his loose, impressionistic style of painting.
Residents will find handmade functional pottery at Darrel Hancock’s studio at 3505 Harris Crescent in Whiskey Creek and Rebekah Anne Designs will showcase both delicate and statement
jewelry pieces at 444 Namqua Road. Art displays will also be up at the Qualicum Beach Library. For more on the Winter Art Walk visit www.qbtosh. wix.com/winter-art-walk.
VICTORIA SYmPHONY ORCHESTRA
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Heather Tillmar at the Oceanside Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach is taking part ing the Winter Art Walk this weekend and will have local artist Carey Anderson demonstrating his painting. His beach scene piece is shown behind her.
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VALERIE ABBOTT 1937 - 2013 Passed away suddenly. Valerie is survived by sons Gary (Lynn), Greg (Judy) and Russell (Shannon) and grandchildren Ashley, Shelby, Marissa, Nicholas and Lucas. Mom had a great life in Victoria before retiring to an even better life in Qualicum with her late husband of 54 years, Billy. Gardening, golfing, snowbirding, hottubbing, and watching duffers hit a constant stream of free golf balls into the waterhazard behind their home on Eaglecrest Golf Course made for good times. Mom will be missed and forever remembered by family and friends. A service and reception will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday November 23 at St. Anne & St. Edmund Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville, BC. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local charity of your choice in honour of a life well lived by a woman well loved.
Ernest Frank Webster
February 14, 1924 – October 29, 2013 Ernest passed peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital a few months short of his 90th birthday. He passed with courage, acceptance, and no regrets. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Marion. Ernest served in the navy during the Second World War and was stationed on the west coast. After the war, he and Marion settled in Vancouver where they raised their three children: son, Larry (Sue); daughters, Colleen (Roger), and Cheryl (Eric). Ernest was “grandpa� to six grandchildren and had numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. After his retirement from Crown Zellerbach as their head machinist, Ernest and Marion relocated to Qualicum Beach where they happily resided for the last 20 years. He especially enjoyed golfing with his Eaglecrest buddies and the half-mast flag in his honour was very much appreciated – thank you all! “You weren’t forgotten, Dad.� Ernest will always be remembered for his positive attitude and quick offers to help others. He as “Mr Fix It� and kept his family amused with favourite expressions of “don’t rush me, I’ll get to it� and “I’m not fussy!� (contrary to his personality). We will miss you deeply, Dad. Our special thanks to Judy and Jim Slater for always being there, Dr El Karsh, the VIHA team for their kind and supportive care, his wonderful neighbours and friends, community volunteers, and all those involved with his care while in NRGH – your skill and compassion were greatly appreciated. There will be no service at his request. Those who would care to honour Ernest’s memory may do so by making a donation to the BC Lung Association, 2340 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2 in his name. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ANGUS FETTIS, also known as Angus William Fettis, also know as Angus W. Fettis, also known as Angus Fettis, formerly of 519 Maquinna Place, Qualicum Beach, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of WILLIAM ANGUS FETTIS, also known as Angus William Fettis, also known as Angus W. Fettis, also known as Angus Fettis, deceased are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Gary Wayne Fettis, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, BC on or before December 13, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. RODWAY & PERRY Barristers and Solicitors
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James “Jim� B. Davies Jim passed away suddenly on November 5, 2013 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Rae for 32 wonderful years, Jim will be dearly missed by his extended family as well as many friends in both Parksville and Montreal. A Celebration of Life will be held in Jim’s memory at a later date.
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LEAH LORRAINE CARTER
Born May 12, 1919 in Keeler, Saskatchewan Passed away November 9, 2013 in Parksville, BC ... a full and happy 94½ years. Born Leah Grant, she married Charles (Chuck) Carter in 1942 and moved to Coquitlam, BC. Working years were spent in Coquitlam and Burnaby followed by years spent in Qualicum Bay, Port Coquitlam, Salmon Arm, Nanoose and Parksville. She was preceased by Chuck in 2000. They are survived by one son, Robert (Bob), his wife Donna, their two children Susan (Eric) and Rob (Jennifer), and two great-grandchildren, Manuel & Shayla. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Brad Bell and the staffs of both Cokely Manor and Stanford Place for the wonderful care and compassion she received at both facilities. Leah was endeared by all and always described as a “real ladyâ€?.
To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
KENNETH HARDIE WILKINSON (Peter) 1928 - 2013 Our loving husband, father, and grandfather has peacefully gone to be with his Lord and Saviour after a bravely fought battle with CLL. He was predeceased by parents Thomas and Margaret, and older brother Ted. Survived by his best friend and wife of 59 years Doreen, sons Bill (Loverna), Dave (Judy) and daughter Andrea; and six grandchildren. After working and raising a family in Vancouver, Peter and Doreen relocated to Parksville where their circle of dear friends grew immensely. He will be warmly remembered for his unstoppable charity and unselfish compassion for others; happily volunteering countless hours in service to his community, church, friends and family. He and Doreen enjoyed welcoming many into their homes over the years. He will be sadly missed and always loved by all who knew him. Celebrations of Peter’s life will be held at Living Hope Church, 1390 Errington Rd, Errington (November 24, 1:30pm) and West Vancouver Baptist Church (November 30, 2:00pm). Donations in lieu of flowers, in Peter’s honour, may be made to the Manna Homeless Society, Box 389, Errington, BC V0R 1VO
Winnifred Blanche Pertch, nĂŠe Domoney November 28, 1910 - November 8, 2013.
Just 20 days short of her 103rd birthday, Blanche was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Dying peacefully in her sleep, she was predeceased by Michael, her loving husband of 63 years. Born in Chilliwack, she lived most of her life in New Westminster. Blanche loved being “where the action� was. Just before the provincial election of 1952, she joined the Social Credit party and became an active member, but gave up on politics in 1991. That same year she and Mike moved to Qualicum Beach to be near family members. She enjoyed going to church, particularly when they played “the old hymns�. She loved music and picking out tunes by ear on the piano. Keeping in touch with her family and friends was an important part of her life. Gardening was her passion, and even after she lost her eyesight to macular degeneration she could be seen bending down to find the weeds by touch alone. Blanche will be remembered for her laughter, her kindness and generosity of spirit. Her deep faith sustained her throughout her life, and she never felt alone because of it. She is survived by her son Larry (Noella), daughter, Sydney Preston, granddaughter Theresa, grandson, Darren (Karleen) and three great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Gardens, especially those who appreciated and encouraged her humour and unique character. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 28th at Qualicum Community Baptist Church, 600 Beach Road, at 2 PM.
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FURNITURE 2 BURGUNDY-COLOURED CHAIRS: One power lift recliner $350., the other is a swivel recliner, $300. obo. New condition. (250)585-7744. CHINA CABINET, tall corner unit (cost $900 new) asking $400. Maroon loveseat hide-abed, $225. Contempary armchair, $75. Radial arm saw, 10” Dewalt, $125. Call (250)752-4400. CHRISTMAS SOON come and see a good bargain; loveseat, 2 seater, skirted, high back, well upholstered, medium green $375 and much more. Call (250)586-8922. QUEEN SIZE mattress & box spring with frame. Scandinavian design 8 yrs old. $300. Call 250-248-7911
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NEWER 1,000 sq ft, 2 bedroom apt above tree’s restaurant located by the Co-op on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville. $800 per month. 250-9549547 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. PARKSVILLE 1 bdrm & den apt. in quiet bldg. Hot water, parking, & storage incl. Ref’s req. Avail now. $735 p/m. Call 250-248-5431. PARKSVILLE- NEW 2 bdrm upper floor apt. 1000sqft, partial ocean view, 5 appls, W/D, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Refs, $875 mo. Call (250)716-6797. Fairdown Rd & Hwy 4A area.
EAGLE CREST- Qualicum, amazing ocean view, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath Rancher, lrg garage. $1300+ utils. Contact Virginia, vdevries@shaw.ca
NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746
DINING SET with buffet and six chairs (2 captains) plus two leafs. Solid wood. Mediterranean style. Call 250-752-9548 or 250-248-7771 DINING SUITE- table, 6 chairs, solid fruit wood, 5 yrs old, 42’wx72’lx84’ extends to 96� 2 butterfly leafs, $700 obo. (250)947-9711. MOVING MUST Sell- 3 seat lazy boy recliner (sage green), $400. Desk $50. Bed sofa (flower pattern), $150. Metal bar height dining room table (glass top) + 8 chairs, $400. Coffee table, 2 end tables & high table all w/marble top set of 4, $350. Beige lounge chair, $75. All in very good condition and reasonably priced. Call (250)586-3624 for info and viewing. MOVING SALE-Sofa & Love Seat. $475. Hi Boy Dresser with desk & drawers (2 pieces) $125. Microwave Panasonic $50. Microwave Salton $25. Indoor fig tree in nice pot $40. Round Maple Coffee Table (36x15h) $40. Round Maple coffee table (24x21h) $25.00 Outdoor Xmas tree lights-offers. Stereo Fisher 5 disc & tape w speakers $65.Stereo Sony 3 disc & tape w speakers $35. Stereo JVC 1 disc & tape w speakers $25.Call 250-7521323
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 29 ROYAL DOLTON Dolls, Ashley, Office Furniture ($2500),Robert Bateman Print, & Bev Doolittle Print, 64� Tall Floor Centurion Safe. Call 250-228-1362 2 YR. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325. Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200 obo (must sell). Smoke free home, all like new. 250-338-2166.
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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123
AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125. BLUE RECLINER, several lamps, TV (smaller, ideal for bdrm), small night table, downhill and cross country skis, downhill ski boots, reiki table. Call (250)752-8806.
SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40� round to 58� oval w/leaf) plus 4 chairs. Light oak finish. Seats 6 comfortably at full length. $400 obo. Nanaimo, (250)591-8959
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK tires, 4, on rims 205/65R/15, nearly new, $75 each. Call 250-245-4780. (Ladysmith) BROWNING 2000 Semi-Auto Shot Gun. $550/obo. Arrowsmith Golf Membership. $4800 reg price selling for $3200/obo. Excellent Xmas Gifts. Call 250-240-0007
SOLID WOOD Rectangle dining table with leaf & 6 matching chairs w/custom-made cushions, 2-drawer 4’ side table, plus fantastic chopping block table, blonde in colour. $275.(250)594-7605 Qualicum
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com
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DOUBLE ELECTRIC Bed, with remote control, headboard & mattress. Exc. cond. $1000. (250)751-7941, Nanaimo.
VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $203,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.
FOR SALE BY OWNER 29’ 5TH WHEEL on RV Pad in Qualicum. Close to ocean/river & nature trails.Incl.81 Datsun ZX, workshop/storage shed & fenced yard. Asking $25,500. incl 2 slide outs 250-240-0411. DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Nov 23rd and Nov 24th (Sat & Sun) 1-3pm.
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR: Homelite model, 2500watt. $250. (250)713-6653 Hunting Gear, hand & elec.tools, Drapery Rods & Glide Rollers, African Animal Carvings,Briefcase,Elk,Deer Hides, pipes & tobacco, men’s jewelry, fireplace insert, Toque’s,Saddle, Seed spreader, McClarys Kootney Wood Stove,Ballantine Flavour Crisp Chicken Machine, Wine btls & filter pump, boat stuff,Childs 4pc kitchen playset, Walnuts,Squash & Garlic! 250248-4495. OXYGENATOR for home use. $700. (250)713-6653
HERE’S YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS w/2.5 car garage & separate driveway in downtown Parksville. Includes fully remodelled 3 bdrm home with legal 1 bdrm suite ($750/mo) & great tenant who wants to stay. Garden & shed, small studio and exceptional landscaping, separate driveway can park RV’s etc. $359,900. (250) 954-0227. MOBILE 14X56 w/8x12 addition in well maintained 55+ Upper Lantzville park. Lrg bdrm, kitchen, LR. 2yr old roof, furnace & oil tank, kitch counters, appli’s. 14-6820 Parklands Place. $48,500. (250)390-3200
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS LANTZVILLE MOBILE home, dble wide w/upgrades, on lrg lot. 2bdrm, 2bath, W/D, F/S. Kids & pets OK on approval. $70,000 firm. No Agents Please! (250)816-0102
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO Emerald Estates. 1 bdrm seniors private s.facing patio home. Full kitchen,tub/shower. $1050/mo incl wkly hskg;opt meal plan. If party interested in purchase, owner will consider. 250-248-7106 or 723-6418 EMERALD ESTATES bright, spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath, independent living for seniors. $1300/mo. incl. weekly housekeeping & laundry. Call: THE KERR GROUP 250-586-1100 EMERALD ESTATES bright, spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath, independent living for seniors. $1300/mo. includes weekly housekeeping & laundry. Call 250-586-1100 ERRINGTON- 1BED. Private entry suite. $500/mo plus util. References req’d. Call : 250-954-0191 MADISON COURT. 2 bdrm/2bath townhome for single or couple over 55. Housekeeping and meals available from live-in homemaker. Quiet, safe and friendly. $1430/mo. unfurnished. $1490/mo. furnished. Call 647-381-0350
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PARKSVILLE. 2-BDRM large rancher. $1200.+ utilities. Avail Jan. 1st. Call (250)954-0850. PARKSVILLE- 2-BDRM loft home, lrg yard, 5 appls, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1050. + utils. (250)248-6629, (250)762-9951
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COTTAGES COOMBS- 2 bdrm, 600sq ft panabode cabin on shared acreage. Pet friendly. $700/mth+ utils. Avail now. Call 250-927-4523. PARKSVILLE: LUXURY all seasons cottage. Indoor pool, hottub. Fully furn, 3 bdrm, 2 bath beside Rathtrevor Beach. 250-334-9443, 250-792-0174
MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 bedroom trailer for rent on Alberni hwy, Parksville B.C. $600 to $750 per month. 250954-9547 3 BDRM mobile, nestled in the tree’s, 1000 sqft, 2 mins from Parksville. W/D, F/S, no dogs, no parties. Ref’s req’d. $700. Avail now. Call 250-951-9886. COOMBS: 3 bdrm, lrg. private yard with fire pit, W/D, F/S, N/S, pets on approv., ref’s req’d. $850/mo, Avail. Dec. 1st, Call 250-248-0412.
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PARKSVILLE- near downtown, 2 bdrm Rancher, $950 + 2 bdrm duplex, $850. 4 appls, yard, N/S. Quiet tenants only. Call (250)954-0193. or wdyckparksville@shaw.ca PARKSVILLEWHEELCHAIR accessible. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1210 sqft. south facing, F/P. Oversized garage. Fully fenced. RV parking. Beautiful view of Mtn. Dec 1. $1200+ utils. Eves (250)752-5987.
SUITES, UPPER ERRINGTON. PRIVATE bachelor suite. inclds heat, hydro, cable & wi-fi. N/S, inside cat OK. $600./mo. Avail immediately. Call 250(951)5222. QUALICUM BEACH- 3 bdrm, 2 bath. New appls, garage, patio deck; great location. N/S. Lease. $1200. + utils. 250762-9951. Available Now.
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WHEELCHAIR LIKE new Breezy 20x16 (short). New $2370 asking $1200. Call 250752-1923
NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.
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Whalers face Vernon in quarter finals Looking to be first Ballenas junior varsity team to play in the championship game Brenda GouGh NEWS Contributor
A big blue wave of Whaler Nation fans is heading to Burnaby tomorrow to support the Ballenas Whalers Junior Varsity football team in AA semi-final playoffs. The junior Whalers have made the final four in the province and will take on the Vernon Panthers at Burnaby 8 Rinks Field Nov. 20. They advanced in the second round of B.C. high school football playoffs after a convincing 41-12 win over the Seaquam Seahawks on November 13. The first half of the provincial playoff quarterfinal game at Merle Logan field in Nanaimo had Whaler Nation fans biting their nails when Seaquam was first to get on the scoreboard with six points. Head coach Jeremy Conn admitted his players struggled with their mental game in the first two quarters. “We were pretty nervous in the first half” said Conn, “but the kids held it together and then in the second half we were able to play Whalers football and it was quite dominating.” Conn said he is proud of how the kids responded to adversity and they were rewarded in a huge way for their perseverance. “They made the adjustments we asked of them and now they get to play in the semi finals.” Seaquam opened the scoring breaking a long run for the touchdown on third and long. Ballenas could not get going on offence until tailback Matt Price made a long pass to wide receiver Sam Paquette for 43 yards to help get the momentum going for the Whalers.
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Fullback Austen Hunt takes a pass up the sideline for another Ballenas Whaler’s first down during the junior varsity football team’s 41-12 win over the Seaquam Seahawks in AA provincial semi-final action November 13.
Quarterback Garrin McDonnell finished the drive on a one yard TD plunge. Conn said that McDonnell who played up with the senior squad this season used that experience to lead the team and dominate the second half. “It is awesome to have a kid who can play with seniors and his own age group. He also had a good game on defence.” Another standout performance came from Price who did all the scoring rushing for four touchdowns of 4, 47, 8 and 3 yards along with a defensive touchdown where he scooped up the fumble and went 40 yards
for another major. Price finished with 209 yards on the ground through 27 carries. McDonnell who is also the kicker was five for six on extra points. On defence Paquette gad eight tackles from his safety position while Noah Wheatley had seven, Jonah Hay had nine, Dryden St.Pierre had eight and Steve Martin finished with six tackles. “It took us a while to figure out their offence,” Conn said, adding “they had some exotic formations and a new fast little running back who was making some nice cuts. But once the
players settled down, stayed in their gap, and did their job we were able to shut them down pretty much.” Conn said his team worked hard and earned the opportunity to go to the final four and while that in itself is a major accomplishment of course he is hoping they can go all the way. “It would be great to be the first junior team from Ballenas to go to the championship game. The kids have worked hard and are really committed and have earned all the success they have so far.” He said his players are excited about their next game and they
will be holding themselves to a high standard when they take on Vernon in the semi finals at Burnaby 8 Rinks Field Turf. Conn acknowledged they are heading into uncharted territory when they take on Vernon. “We have not played Vernon and have no common opponents. I am getting some ideas abut them. They play physical football and will try to run the ball first.” He pointed out that his juniors are smart and the seniors have been challenging them in recent practices so they are ready to play their best. Reflecting on the season of the Whalers’ senior team, Conn emphasized that finishing number eight in B.C. is quite an accomplishment and his players can hold their heads high. “The seniors had a great season. I know it’s not how we wanted to finish the season but only one team gets to finish with a win. I was proud of the effort and commitment they put into this year.” As for Grade 12 players Scott Childs and Brock Mould, two of the four Whalers selected as AA Western Conference All-Stars this year, Conn said both have what it takes to go far in the game. “Scott and Brock are up there with some of the best players I have ever coached. They have talked to university coaches. I am looking forward to seeing them play at the next level because they have the grades and ability to go on.” Childs is a standout wide receiver who leads the province in receiving and earned first selection for receiver, while Mould was first selection offensive lineman.
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Struggling Generals drop a pair on the weekend It was another weekend without a victory for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals. The Generals have made a lot of changes in the last month, including the addition of a new coach and a new general manager. After blowout losses this past weekend to Campbell River and Victoria, the Generals have only one victory in the 10 games since coach Dan
Lemmon and GM Lou Gravel took over the reigns of the local Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League club. The Generals managed only 12 shots on Victoria goaltender Connor Beauchamp in a 5-0 loss to the league-leading Cougars on Saturday night at Oceanside Place. At the other end of the rink, Generals goalie Evgueni Makarski stopped 32 of 37 shots fired his way.
On Friday night in Campbell River, Nanaimo Minor Hockey product Jonah Pearson scored the Generals’ only goal in a 6-1 loss to the Storm. Pearson’s goal, his third of the season, came in the third period with the Storm already leading 5-0. Qualicum Beach resident Liam Giroux started the game in goal for the Generals but was replaced by Makarski
late in the second period. The Generals were out-shot 39-21 in the game. The Generals have two victories, a tie and an overtime loss in 24 games this season. Their next game is at home to the Westshore Wolves on Saturday night at Oceanside Place (7:30 p.m. faceoff ). The Wolves are third in the VIJHL’S South Division with a record of 8-11-3-2. — NEWS Staff
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The Ballenas Senior Girls Volleyball team.
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Provincial volleyball Ballenas Senior Girls team on to B.C.s The Ballenas Senior Girls Volleyball team has advanced to the B.C. AAA Girls Volleyball Championships for the third season in a row. Playing at the Island Championships in Campbell River on the weekend the team advanced by finishing third among the eight teams competing. “The Island is always a powerhouse in girls volleyball,” said coach John Philips. “This season Timberline (Campbell River) has been ranked number one all season in AAA Girls volleyball. NDSS (Nanaimo) has been ranked as high as fourth. Ballenas has hovered around the eighth provincial ranking all season.” “Our goal was to make it to the B.C.s,” Philips said. “I think the girls had another goal of beating NDSS. We were able to do it last weekend at the North Island Championships. They are a very good team, with one player who is almost unbeatable. We feel we have a better group of players and
have a better team. It was close.” In the semi final Ballenas and NDSS face off against one another. In a very well played match, the Whalers lost 22-25, 25-17, 2325, 25-20, 9-15. “We played very, very well. I would have to say that it was the best performance of the season. Unfortunately, in the fifth set, NDSS got ahead early and in the 15 point game there isn’t much time to recover.” In the bronze medal game Ballenas beat SMUS (Victoria) 24-26, 25-12, 25-12, 25-17. Grade 12 middle blocker, Shae Peachey was named to the AllStar team. “Shea was leading our team in kills, blocks, aces and was solid on defense. She had a great tournament.” The Ballenas Whalers senior volleyball team will be traveling to Seaquam Secondary in Delta for the provincial tournament. November 28-30. — NEWS Staff/BSS
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