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STABBING OF CARE AIDE

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Island Health to ramp up training, communications JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Island Health now says it was aware of an incident three months ago at the Craig Bay home where last week a community health worker was stabbed by a client with dementia. Meanwhile, the daughter of the victim says her mother was scratched and threatened at the same house in the past and reported those incidents to her Island Health bosses. Firearms, one not properly secured and in the same room where the stabbing occurred, were also found at the residence last week and police say an 88-year-old man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the stabbing. Island Health has made some changes to the answers it provided to questions from The NEWS after the incident last week. After the story broke, a recently-retired community health worker disputed some of Island Health’s responses. Island Health originally said “we have not received any reports from staff who are a part of the client’s care team of any potential personal safety risks within this client’s residence.” Lynda Williams, a former community health worker (CHW), disputed that assertion. “About six months ago, the RCMP were called by a CHW and they attended this residence and a report was communicated to the Oceanside Health Centre,” said Williams. “There were actually two complaints that came in from this residence regarding violence, at least one attendance from RCMP.” The daughter of the stabbing victim provided even more details about past incidents at this house.

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Some people are trying to further their own agendas by pointing to allegations about the consultant hired by the Englishman River Water Service, says Parksville’s chief administrative officer. CH2M Hill Canada Ltd. was hired by the ERWS to design a water treatment and storage system. The ERWS settled on an option that will cost the

city $27.3 million. Senior government funding is expected, but it has yet to be announced. The treatment and storage system was the hot topic during the November civic elections, with residents and candidates calling for more consultation. On Monday night, city council passed a motion to hold a town-hallstyle meeting about the water treatment plans before April 15.

In the past few weeks, e-mails have been flying around town, some finding their way to The NEWS, pointing to the conduct of CH2M Hill in Portland, Ore. “I am aware of the allegations that people are throwing around here, there and everywhere to get their agendas advanced,” Fred Manson, the city’s CAO, said Tuesday, adding that the allegations are “attacking the credibility of the consultant.”

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Local man dies in crash near Courtenay

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A 30-year-old Qualicum Beach man is dead after an accident Monday morning on the Inland Highway near the Trent River crossing, Sgt. Mark Whitworth confirmed with The NEWS. “The male driver and only occupant was killed instantly upon impact,” states a news release issued by North Vancouver Island Traffic Services Tuesday. Whitworth says police were called to the scene south of the Comox Valley Parkway at approximately 9 a.m. According to the news release, the investigation revealed the driver of a Mazda pick-up truck lost control of his vehicle as he was travelling northbound, skidded across the median and struck a southbound semi trailer. The driver of the semi trailer is a 61-year-old male, who did not sustain any physical injuries but police say he was “distraught.” Police say the driver of the semi “made every effort to avoid the crash by moving toward the right shoulder.” Whitworth said initial reports suggest weather may have been a factor in the accident. “There was some ice build-up on the shoulder,” he said, adding witnesses also reported slippery road conditions and icy sections. Inland Highway from the Cumberland interchange to Cook Creek was closed in both directions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as investigators and a coroner examined the scene and the pickup, located in the ditch. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected as contributing factors in the collision. Prior to the crash, there were three accidents within a short period of time along the highway. There were also numerous vehicles reported in the ditch alongside the highway. Inspections of both vehicles are being conducted and police, including the collision reconstructionist, along with the B.C. Coroner’s Service continue to investigate the accident. No charges are being considered at this time. B.C. Coroners Service had not released the name of the deceased by press time Wednesday. — With files from Erin Haluschak/Comox Valley Record

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HYDRO LINE CARNAGE

Swans getting zapped CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

Four dead trumpeter swans and three power outages in less than a week have B.C. Hydro crews installing “bird diverters” in Meadowood. B.C. Hydro spokesperson Karla Louwers confirmed last Tuesday, Thursday and Friday swans made contact with power lines leading to “bird-related outages” in the rural community, northwest of Parksville, leaving at least four fowl dead in their tracks. She said 14 Hydro customers, including one storefront, intermittently went without power last week. Louwers said the recent spike in outages caused by birds is “uncommon” in the area. But Parksville Qualicum Beach bird enthusiast Sandra Gray said she’s not surprised. “They’re giant,” said Gray, about trumpeter swans. “Their wingspan is almost three metres.” Gray said power lines service “huge corridors that transect the landscape” and often birds get caught up, or surprised by, the lines. She said trumpeter swans stop by Parksville Qualicum Beach during the winter months,

due to our mild weather, where they feed on grass roots, aquatic invertebrates, leaves, seeds, insects, crustaceans and occasionally small invertebrates. “They are here on Vancouver Island from Courtenay to Duncan, including Oceanside,” said Gray, who noted 562 trumpeter swans were recorded by birders in the most recent Christmas bird count in Parksville Qualicum Beach. In neighbouring Courtenay, she said there were more than 1,000 recorded. In an effort to protect the majestic birds, B.C. Hydro started setting up bird diverters Wednesday soon after the outages were reported. Louwers explains bird diverters “use material that reflect and glow after dark to alert birds of obstructions and prevent collisions with power lines.” She said they are relatively inexpensive but time consuming to set up, adding “the colours are designed specifically for avian vision.” Louwers said it is important to report details when calling B.C. Hydro so officials can assess the situation properly.

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TINY NEST PROJECT

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Before Nanoose Bay couple Kiva Ganie and Jacob Stevenson learned about the tiny house movement, owning a home wasn’t something they even thought about. Now they have their own house JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

When it comes to housing, size does matter. In the case of Jacob Stevenson and Kiva Ganie, the couple discovered that a building a tiny home meant they could actually afford to own the roof over their heads. “It wasn’t even on our radar, owning a house,” said Stevenson, who added that he and Ganie had previously rented a one-bedroom apartment. The couple first learned about the tiny house movement, which advocates drastically downsizing homes for economic and environmental purposes, from a documentary by Kirsten Dirksen titled We the Tiny House People. “I thought, ‘Wow, it’s like a giant fort. I want one,’” Ganie said with a laugh. But after more research, including an overnight stay in a tiny house in Portland, Oregon, and doing a few calculations, the Nanoose-based

I thought, ‘Wow, it’s like a giant fort. I want one’ KIVA GANIE

couple seriously decided this was the project for them. They set out a budget of $25,000 for their “Tiny Nest” project, which is close to the cost of a down payment on an average home in the area. According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, the average sale price for a single-family residential unit for the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area in 2014 was $397,566. On the rental side of the market, the Canadian Mort-

gage and Housing Corporation reported the average rent for a two-bed room apartment in the area was $776 as of Oct. 2014. While the price might be right, the compromise is on space. According to Ganie, their house covers less than 200 square feet. That is truly tiny compared to the average new single-detached home, which the Canadian Home Builder’s Association reported in their 2014 survey as being around 2,000 sq. ft. Still, Stevenson and Ganie designed the Tiny Nest to be fully stocked with a living room, a bathroom split into a toilet room and a shower room, storage and a kitchen with sink, induction stove and an oven on the main floor. The bedroom, complete with king-sized bed, will be located upstairs in the loft. Their heat will be propane-powered. The smaller space also helps save dollars in other ways too. “Daily cost of living will be smaller,” said Ganie. Stevenson also added that he expects the cost of maintaining the building to be less expensive as well. The couple started construction of their wooden home in July after researching normal building information and scaling that down to their needs. “We’re just building it to highest quality standards that we can and incorporating all the best practices from various codes wherever possible,” said Stevenson, an electrician. From the start, Stevenson and Ganie have also shared every aspect of their home’s design and build on the Tiny Nest Project YouTube channel. “They (YouTube viewers)

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From left, Ben, Kiva Ganie and Jacob Stevenson show off their nearly complete tiny home. The structure may be less than 200 sq. ft, but it will be fully stocked with a bathroom, living room, kitchen, storage and bedroom complete with a king-sized bed.

are going to have resources that we wish we’d had,” said Stevenson. So far, Kiva said they have over 150,000 views and have also received countless build-

ing tips from viewers. “We’re putting our heart and soul into making this right,” said Stevenson. They hope to complete the Tiny Nest and move in per-

manently with their dog Ben sometime within the next few months . If you’re curious to see the project take shape, visit www.tinynestproject.com.

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A 37-year-old “two-time federal offender” wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested by police Monday at approximately 4:30 p.m. near Resort Drive in Parksville, according to Oceanside RCMP. Cpl. Jesse Foreman told The NEWS Marcel Parent was transported from Parksville back to the Lower Mainland Tuesday morning by the B.C. Sheriff’s Service where he is being held in a detention facility. A news release issued by RCMP describes Parent as “a two-time federal offender who was imprisoned for sexual assault with a weapon, armed robbery, forcible confinement, uttering threats to cause death or

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“My mother had reported to her superior two separate issues with these exact clients,” said T.J. Isherwood. “Once she had to call 911 after being scratched and a biting attempt and another time she reported verbal, threatening intimidation.” Island Health’s media relations manager Sarah Plank provided this response through an e-mail on Tuesday: “There was an incident on Oct. 28, 2014, which did not involve the client in question, in which RCMP were consulted related to transport to hospital. I am not able to provide further information about this due to client privacy.” Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said police were called to the house two days in a row, Oct. 27-28, 2014. Foreman said neither call was related to the actions of the 88-year-old man and neither call involved violence. Williams, the retired CHW, also questionned Island Health’s commitment to safety training for its workers, specifically violence-related training. “Approximately seven years ago community health workers attended a four-hour course in violence prevention,” said Williams “CHWs expressed at that time that they would not be able to retain all the information that was provided. Supervisors stated that there would be ongoing practice at team meetings. This never happened. This course was never offered since that time.” Originally, Island Health responded by saying it provides mandatory violence prevention training to all of our staff and work closely with WorkSafe B.C. and its union partners to ensure the safety of its staff. Plank responded to the comments by Williams this week by saying Island Health is “currently rolling out a more robust violence prevention program that includes a number of training modules staff are expected to take.” Williams also raised concerns about the amount of information CHWs are getting about clients. “Some time ago, information such as diagnosis and other details were stopped being communicated to community health workers,” said Williams. “The reason given was that CHWs did not need to have this information because critical thinking was not part of their job description. We were told that by nurse leaders. CHWs are concerned about this because it directly impacts care and safety.” Plant said this week there are plans in the works at Island Health to change this policy, too. “Prior to this incident, based on feedback from staff, a decision was made to reinstate this as of Feb. 1, 2015,” wrote Plank. “The change had been made to mitigate privacy concerns expressed by client families” The community health worker who was stabbed last week had to use her own cell phone to call 911 because her Island Health-issued phone was being repaired. Williams, the retired CHW, said “it is misleading to say that VIHA does issue cell phones to employees because approximately 50 per cent of CHWs are not provided with cell phones. This has been continually addressed by CHWs.” In her e-mail Tuesday, Plank wrote: “Cell phones are generally provided to community health workers who are regular staff working 20 or more hours a week.” Isherwood, the stabbing victim’s daughter, also said Island Health has been “very supportive since this violent incident. My mother loves her job and wants to continue to work with VIHA to prevent this from ever happening again.”

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PARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL NEWS

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Provided Health Canada gives the thumbs up, the City of Parksville will receive $105,000/year in tax revenue from a medical marijuana production facility proposed for the industrial park, council heard Monday night. The details of the deal between Wildflower Marijuana Inc. and the city were first revealed on pqbnews.com and in Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS in a story by reporter Candace Wu. The city’s chief administration officer, Fred Manson, put the details into the public record Monday. The agreement, contingent on Health Canada approving a licence for Wildflower, would see the company purchase 14.5 acres of land from the city for $870,000, which Manson said was the current market appraised value. Manson also said the company would make $15 million in improvements on the land, which includes buildings and road work around the facility. Wildflower has agreed to give the city a $20,000 non-refundable deposit. Other news from council’s meeting Monday night: • Coun. Sue Powell spoke about the members-only mixer hosted by the Parksville Downtown Business Asso-

ciation last week. The PDBA has been under fire in recent weeks from Craig Street merchants who want more attention paid to the beautification of their shopping area. There was no talk from any member of council on Monday night about that specific controversy, but Powell did talk about the event she attended last week. “I think they (The PDBA) presented a lot of good information,” said Powell. “It’s clear how much work the PDBA has done — I think we get good bang for our buck.” • There were two public hearings prior to the regular council meeting, addressing zoning changes on land around Joe Cunningham Ford dealership on Island Highway and the Lutheran Church, also on the Island Highway. No one came forward to speak about the Ford lot expansion, but council was presented with a number of comments from an open house about the expansion, all of them in favour of the zoning bylaw changes. Residents of Belson Avenue came forward to express concerns about the expansion (paving) of the Our Saviour Lutheran Church, mostly related to increased traffic. A church representative explained the request is to expand the lot to 72 spaces from the current 44.

• Council heard from three delegations on Monday night. Representatives of Communities to Protect Our Coast invited council to have a booth at its alternative energy fair in Qualicum Beach in May (The NEWS published a story about this event when the same group appeared before Qualicum Beach town council last week.) Later in the meeting Monday night, Coun. Mary Beil put forward a successful motion asking for the city to take part in the fair. Oceanside Health Centre manager Sujata Connors provided council with an explanation of how the OHC has integrated health services in the region. The Wilderness Committee’s Rhonda Murdoch appealed to council to pay more attention to the health of the oldgrowth forests and watershed areas in the region, even if they are outside the city’s boundaries. • Council received a request from the North Island’s film commission, InFilm, for $2,500. Council decided to defer the request to budget deliberations coming in the next couple of months. • The city will be looking to fill seats on its advisory design panel after renewing the terms of reference for the advisory group, which expired at the end of the previous council’s term.

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Manson said the city checked CH2M Hill’s references before offering the firm a contract. “We are very satisfied with what we learned,” he said. CH2M Hill has been involved in some controversies in Portland, the Hanford Nuclear reactor Site in Washington and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, among other places. CH2M Hill Canada has worked on high-profile B.C. projects like the Sea to Sky Highway and the Evergreen Rapid Transit Line. City Coun. Kirk Oates said he has also heard the rumblings about CH2M

Hill. “I know there has been some correspondence circulating about their conduct in Portland,” said Oates. “If there’s any kind of evidence that supports that there should be some concerns, I will be interested in seeing that. I don’t want to set ourselves up to get in bed with someone who will put a blemish on the reputation of the city.” “I think there’s a certain amount of of trust that has to be put in administration to hire reputable firms,” Oates continued. “And my understanding is they (CH2M Hill) are one of the leading engineering firms in the world.”

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Al Pastars, the vice president of the Parksville Residents Association, was in the gallery Monday night at city council. During the November elections, the PRA called for more public consultation and information meetings related to the project. “I’m pleased to see all our politicians are now committed to, let’s put it this way, educating the public,” said Pastars. The PRA now has an up-to-date, active website, which includes some links to articles written about CH2M Hill. Visit www.parksvilleresidents.ca.

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Pit run re-run

ewspapers would not be much fun without guys like Bernie Smith. The prolific Parksville-based letter writer doesn’t just fill our e-mail inbox — the venerable Toronto Star hears from Bernie often and also publishes his letters. In recent days, Smith has been waging a different kind of e-mail war by regurgitating an old issue — the berm in Parksville Bay that was constructed to fight erosion. Now, this is a serious issue that continues to percolate today. We ask for your forgiveness for the lightness and lack of depth we are affording it in this space. It was May of 2008 and some high-profile protesters set up in Community Park, trying to stop the trucks bringing pit-run to the beach for the construction of a berm. These weren’t your every-day protestors. People like Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim Burden and 2005 citizen of the year Bill McKinney were on hand, Kumbaya. They were (and are) busy guys with jobs and reportedly kept checking their watches because they were doing this on their lunch breaks, but they were there standing there, blocking trucks, and received some media attention for their efforts. They believe the berm was a bad idea, for a number of reasons. In fact, some of their predictions have come true, like the littering of the once all-sand beach with rocks and pebbles because the berm was built out of pit run that was comprised of rocks entirely too small for the job. They figured Mother Nature would take care of the berm with her King Tide-big storm combos, and that seems to be true. And that’s why the story Smith has revisited is relevant today. Mayor Marc Lefebvre, a city councillor in 2008, jumped into the e-mail fray Bernie created last week, saying the berm idea was endorsed by environmental groups, engineering firms and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. He explained something had to be done in 2008 because “in a very short time the erosion would impact the roadway.” Forget medical marijuana production facilities. Nevermind downtown revitalization. Parksville’s beach is one of the finest on the continent and the number one reason people visit here and feed the tourism industry that’s so important to all families in this region. Perhaps it’s time for Bill, Bernie and Burden to stage another protest. We’d really like to take that photo. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters

Re: ‘Police say dispensary is illegal,’ Jan. 20 edition of The NEWS. I am an organizer for Sensible B.C. in Parksville-Qualicum Beach. Forty five hundred people in Oceanside signed the Sensible B.C. petition initiative to legalize cannabis in B.C. last year and we had conversations with adults from every demographic who support changing the legal status of cannabis. Polls show more than 65 per cent of Canadians support legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis and those numbers are higher for medical use. We heard from people frustrated that cannabis medicines weren’t more readily available and at the waste of police resources. Statistics show that in states with medical cannabis, teen use goes down, traffic fatalities go down, prescription overdoses go down, murder and crime rates go down. Anyone who doubts the efficacy of cannabis as a medicine can go online to read the research being done in Israel, Spain and other countries with more advanced cannabis research. The therapeutic use of cannabis goes back 5,000 years and it’s impossible to overdose, unlike most other medications. Will our police and politicians allow people a chance for safe access to medical cannabis, or will they continue to restrict access to what is being proven to be life-saving medicine? Cannabis is no longer seen as a drug of abuse in the community and putting it into a responsible framework ensures that is treated as medicine by people who need it and not as a recreational drug (although

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it remains safer than other recreational drugs like alcohol and tobacco). Here’s hoping compassion and the state of the scientific literature will convince those in power to allow this society to serve the needs of the community, for their better health and safety. ALAN BOISVERT Parksville

PERSONAL STORIES ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Re: ‘Police say dispensary is illegal,’ Jan. 20 edition of The NEWS. Indeed, cannabis dispensaries are illegal. Unfortunately, this is a bad law that causes a great deal of suffering. We have a court-ordered program in Canada to provide access to medical cannabis, but Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government is not supportive of cannabis as medicine and has created a program that is cumbersome, with many time delays, at best, and completely unworkable at worst. A personal story might help the readers who have not been exposed to the issue to understand the need for this service. After writing a letter to the editor in support of cannabis issues, I received a phone call from an elderly Nanaimo man. He recounted his story of his wife’s struggle with breast cancer and how the chemotherapy drugs had a devastating affect on her joints. She was in constant, extreme pain, and cannabis was the only thing that would alleviate this pain. He asked about a source for medical-grade cannabis and I referred him to Phoenix in Nanaimo. Perhaps a week later, I got another call from this man. He sounded happy and relieved and offered me thanks for taking

a great deal of pain away from his family. He had gone to Phoenix, got the medicine his wife needed and she was doing much better. The entire family benefited, because those who care about the patient also feel the pain. Phoenix provided immediate access to the medicine required, as well as knowledgable advice. The patient was enabled to take pleasure in life again. Is this not a worthy service? Shouldn’t our police resources be used to deal with real crimes that make our streets unsafe? GLENDA BARR Lantzville

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ARE POLITICIANS AWARE OF ICF RISKS?

Re: Reg Nosworthy’s letter to the editor in the Jan. 13 issue of The NEWS. Nosworthy should be thanked for his diligent research into the Island railway/ ICF issue. The government-funded report he cites gives not only a clear indication of the huge cost projected to restore and repair the line and its infrastructure (multiples of the $20 million currently budgeted), but also of what feels like a very questionable business case supported by provisos, caveats and, frankly, wishful thinking. Let’s hope that our elected representatives, who are considering investing taxpayers’ money in this venture, are aware of the inherent risks before they put us all on the hook for what will very likely be a an endless drain on municipal, regional and provincial coffers. STEVE PRICE-FRANCIS Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A13

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Doesn’t bother me at all. BOB WINDLEY Nanaimo

I would have to know what the environmental impact would be before I could form an opinion. CAROL WINDLEY

I think it’s OK if they’re not selling from the venue. ALAN PATERSON Parksville

It doesn’t upset me at all. Some people need the medication. EVA SOEPBOER Parksville

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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TALES FOR THE TELLING

1:30-2:30pm, $7/class* (punch cards available) *no charge for caregivers. Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise class designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease. Safe, social & nurturing environment. 250-927-4595, runfluid@ hotmail.ca

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS’ DANCE

7:30pm., Rotary House, 211 Fern at Beach, QBeach, $2.50 p.p, includes snacks. Great music, dance styles, all welcome. 250-586-3743. ebfoden@gmail.com

PARKSVILLE TAI CHI

9:30-11:30am, beginner class at St. Edmund’s Church. $20/monthly/$50/3 month. 954 1002.

COFFEE WITH COUNCIL 2-4 pm, City Hall, Parksville Civic Tech. Ctre, Rm 100, 100 E Jensen Ave. 250 248-6144.

TENNIS AT SPRINGWOOD PARK

Drop-in 1-4pm, EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK until April 1, 2015. arrowsmithtennis.ca. 250-248-7280

7-9pm, 133 McMillan, Parksville. The Trials of Odysseus with Mary Gavan & Laurie Hutchinson. $12/ door/$10 OCAC members. Advance tickets available at the McMillan Arts Ctre. 250-594-3221, marva. blackmore@gmail.com 9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., Parksville. iPad/iPhone Basics & Q&A Basic Introduction to mobile apple devices. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:3012pm (after the workshop). 250-947-8258, blt@sd69. bc.ca, www.blt.sd69.bc.ca, Facebook.com/tlc.blt

COUNTRY OPERA

7-10pm, Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Old time Western music. Open stage. Adults/$5. Musicians & children free. www.chrco.org

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6pm/doors, French Press Café, Qualicum Beach. 19+/$50. Jan 24th & 31st. 4 courses, BRING YOUR OWN WINE. No Corkage Fee. To raise awareness on the importance of eating locally. A truly unique gastronomic experience using food grown & obtained respectfully. Radius Food Co., 250-947-5762, info@ radiusfoodco.com. Tickets at the French Press Cafe

SMART RECOVERY

10-11:30am, meeting/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca

QB FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. The best in fresh, local produce & local crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com

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7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. IDENTITY CRISIS! Great dance rock! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. 250 752-9111.

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1pm, VI Paleontology Museum Soc. presented by Graham Beard @ QBeach Comm. Ctre./Memorial Ave. All welcome. 250-752-9810.

SENIORS SOCIAL ACOUTIC JAM

1-3:30pm, 961 Clarke Rd, QBeach. Bring your instrument, a friend & enjoy good company! Sugg. donation/$5, $3/treats. Mike Mallon, 250-594-9951, lazymike@hotmail.com. http:// www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com/houseofmusic.htm

ROBBIE BURNS NIGHT AT FAIRWINDS Celtic Chaos, address the Haggis, traditional supper, $40/Tickets @ Benz Lounge, 250-468-9915. Menu: http://www.fairwinds.ca/ fairwinds/images/content/ robbieburnsmenu2015.pdf

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1:45-3:45pm, OS Place Arena/830 Is Hwy W, Parksville. The OS Female Icebreakers host a fun, intro hockey session, girls 12 & under! *Registration required, Kim Meyer at kimmeyer@shaw.ca or 250668-0006.

MON. JAN 26 ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS

7pm/doors, 7:30pm/presentation/meeting, Knox United Church. Members show their photos. Info: 752-7588.

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7pm, 141 Memorial Ave, (2nd floor),QBeach. FREE Vibrational Healing Info Session. Permelia Parham, 250-240-2656.

YOGA 8:45-10am, Jaya Studio, 420 Trio Lane, QBeach. Free first class. Small class. Kathy Murphy, 250-594-0285, Kathleen.murphy777@ gmail.com, www. kathleenyoga777.ca

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QBeach Library, 660 Primrose St. Bring the family/15 minutes of fun at the library. Helen Stevens, 250-752-6121, hstevens@ virl.bc.ca, www.virl.bc.ca

WED. JAN 28 THE HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB 2pm meeting, Shelley Hall, Shelley Rd, Parksville. A trip to India. Info/Marie, 250 248 3936.

CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT 1-3:30pm, To Feb 11, Pharmasave, #1-281 E. Is. Hwy., PV. Adults with chronic pain. 6 session, interactive workshop covering strategies & tools to help manage your pain. 1 866 902 3767. http:// www.selfmanagementbc.ca

6:30-8:30pm, 136 East Hirst Ave., Parksville. 19+. Free. Pat/Sharon, 250-954-0785, execdir@forwardhouse. com. For caregivers of persons with mental health &/or addiction. www. forwardhouse.com.

THU. JAN 29 IMPROVE HEALTH 8:45-10am, Jaya Studio, 420 Trio Lane, QBeach. Free trial class - then $10. Small, private, yoga studio. Kathy Murphy, 250-594-0285, Kathleen.murphy777@ gmail.com, www. kathleenyoga777.ca

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PV & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

7pm at Knox United Church, Parksville. Begins a new session. New members welcome. No auditions. Kathy Larson, 250-752-8130.

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WOLF CULL Re: provincial wolf cull. Wolves are not to blame for B.C.’s caribou crisis, yet they are about to be killed in an attempt to keep the caribou from disappearing from our landscape. Once again, the province has found a convenient scape-goat to deflect blame away from the real cause of the problem — long term mismanagement of B.C.’s lands and forests. Government biologists have been warning politicians for years that forestry practices, roads, recreational uses and other intrusions into caribou habitat would eventually result in this situation; but not surprisingly, there were higher priorities of government that took precedence. So, it has come to this. Just once, I would like the provincial government to show some contrition, and accept blame for its past mismanagement of lands and forests that led to this problem in the first place. This is not the first time the provincial government has chosen to cull one species to help another that has been driven into decline by government mismanagement. A few years ago, the provincial government instituted a cull of barred owls to protect spotted owls that have almost disappeared because of government forestry practices that decimated much of our old growth forests. What’s next? We deserve a government that listens to biologists and is honest with the public. Is that too much to ask? ROSS PETERSON Nanoose Bay

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the stabbing of a VIHA care aide by a Parksville man says that VIHA care aides “don’t have any training to deal with violence.” Two paragraphs down, a VIHA spokesperson is quoted saying “We provide mandatory violence prevention training to all of our staff…” So who is telling the truth, VIHA or the local care aide, the one “who asked not to be identified”? Or is there some other explanation for this apparent discrepancy? Did the reporter obtain any proof from either VIHA or the unnamed local care aide that their statements are correct? And why does the media persist in using anonymous sources? Unless it’s necessary to protect a person from harm, publishing statements made by anonymous sources just invites discrepancies and interferes with the public’s ability to be informed. L.J. (JOAN) SAMPSON Qualicum Beach

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over 300 kilometres of range out of one charge, without charging a premium for it. The concept’s technological prowess can be linked with an App in which you can control various vehicular functions like starting the car from your smartphone. Additionally, it even incorporates the concept of automatic park-and-retrieval technology, which enables the driver to exit the vehicle and tell the Bolt EV concept to park itself – and when errands are completed, the Bolt EV concept can be summoned to return to the owner’s location. Sounds ideal to me! alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Ford GT There is no question the Ford GT supercar stole the show at the media preview in Detroit. The mid-engine heart powering this carbon fibre and aluminum 2-door beauty is a new twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 with over 600hp. What really stunned the crowd was the fact Ford has already committed to building the GT, it will be for sale late in 2016. The car displayed is essentially a production model, not a far-reaching concept car. The carbon fibre passenger cell and bodywork, along with aluminum suspension components will help return one of the best power to weight rations in the business. The best part is the design that looks fast standing still, thanks to a teardrop shape and aggressive aerodynamics and functional wings and

spoilers. Ford is using the GT as a technology test to help implement features like carbon fibre in all new Ford models to come.

Audi Q7 Since we love SUVs in North America, it was logical for Audi have the world debut of the three-row Q7 SUV in Detroit. This all-new model is slightly smaller than the outgoing model but it actually offers more interior space for passengers and cargo. The design also makes the Q7 look much less imposing. The biggest news is the reduction in weight; this new Q7 is 325kg lighter than the older model, which is a whopping number, making it roughly 26 percent more efficient. Shortly after the Q7 arrives at dealerships a plug-in diesel hybrid model will be introduced that can deliver the equivalent of 1.7L/100km. Styling is much more sophisticated and the interior has the all-new dash and MMI system that was first introduced in the soon to arrive Audi TT. Lexus GS F Another trend at the Detroit show was the introduction or very powerful cars. Lexus introduced the latest “F” performance model called the GS F. Based on the GS mid-sized luxury

Bill Gardiner loves All-Weather Tires By Bob McHugh Motoring TV’s Bill Gardiner is probably the best-known and most popular auto mechanic in Canada. I met up with the likeable and down-to-earth celebrity wrench-puller for the first time at a Kal Tire store in Vancouver, a while ago, to talk about all-weather tires. If you’re shopping for tires in January it’s probably because you’ve just realized how ineffective the current set on your car has become in winter driving conditions. Now you’re faced with a tire buying dilemma. All-season tires (a misleading name) generally don’t perform well when the thermometer dips below 7-degrees C and winter (snow) tires also perform far better on the white stuff. Then again, the worst of winter will be over in another month or two ... or three. Many car owners are still not aware that there is another option and it’s called the all-weather tire. Essentially an all-weather tire is a winter tire that can be driven right though the summer months, so you don’t have the added expense, hassle and storage issues of swapping tires seasonally. You could say, the all-weather tire fulfils the original promise of the all-season tire. Roughly fifty per cent of Canadian car owners run the same tires all-year-round and don’t do the summer/winter tire switchover, according to Gardiner. Economic and logistical reasons, especially if you live in an urban area, are forcing more and more consumers to drive on the same set of tires in both summer and winter. “I get that feedback from a lot of motorists,” said Gardiner. “They don’t like manhandling – tires are dirty and you have to put them in the car and then store them. Some families have two or three cars, so that becomes a lot of tires to stack up.” “Many people also buy a second set of steel rims for their winter tires,’’ added Gardiner. “Now your car doesn’t look too attractive for five months of the year. And with TPMS (tire pressure monitoring systems) if you don’t replicate that sensor on each wheel you lose an important safety feature. The other thing too, most tire shops have a huge spike in business in November and April, so you have to line-up with a gazillion other people.” The all-weather tire is also a perfect tire for snowbirds, according to Gardiner. “A lot of them like to get home for Christmas. An all-weather tire performs well on hot-dry roads in those southern states and also on ice and snow when they come back to the frozen north.” An all-weather will also come with the Rubber Association’s snow tire symbol (snowflake inside a mountain) designation on the tire’s sidewall, which is a winter driving requirement in Quebec and all-season tire does not have it. An all-season tire is designed to provide optimal ride and wear characteristics, according to Gardiner. Some all-season tires that will provide over 140,000 km of tread wear, however, tires also have a “best before” life expectancy. “In my garage, we typically try to match our customers with a tire that will give them four or five years of good service, based on how much they drive,” said Gardiner. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until February 2, 2015. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. ¥Don’t Pay for 90 Days on Toyota Financial Service Finance Contracts (OAC) on all new 2014 and 2015 Toyota models. Offer valid from January 3 - February 2, 2015. Interest deferment on all finance contracts at no cost for at least 60 days. Interest will commence on the 61st day after the contract date. The first payment will be due 90 days from the contract date. Available with monthly or semi-monthly payment frequency. Not available on lease. “The Freedom 40 Lease delivers a lower monthly payment by extending standard terms by four months”. As an example, standard term of 36 months can be stretched to 40 months. Freedom 40 Lease offer is valid until February 2, 2015. 2015 *Lease example: 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A with a vehicle price of $25,880 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,950 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $135 with a total lease obligation of $12,780. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. **Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A. Applicable taxes are extra. †Lease example: 2015 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $17,540, includes $1,545 freight/PDI leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $1,599 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $88 with a total lease obligation of $8,677. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ††Finance example: 0.99% finance for 48 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡Lease example: 2015 Tacoma Double Cab V6 5A SR5 Standard Package 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A with a vehicle price of $33,735 includes $1,815 freight/PDI leased at 2.49% over 40 months with $2,995 down payment equals 80 semi-monthly payments of $178 with a total lease obligation of $17,256. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. ‡‡Finance example: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2015 Tacoma Double Cab V6 5A Power Package 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡‡Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may by February 2, 2015. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ¥¥Semi-monthly lease offers available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 28, 36, 40, 48, 52, 60 and 64 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offers can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 40-month lease, equals 80 payments, with the final 80th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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sedan, the GS F takes things to a much more aggressive level, with a 467hp 5.0L V8 engine pushing all that power through an 8-speed automatic to the rear wheels. Lexus hopes this 1830kg sedan will be lean enough and powerful enough to attract buyers of cars like the BMW M5. With standard 19inch wheels framing orange Brembo brake calipers and featuring a Torque Vectoring Differential, Lexus thinks this Nurburgring tuned sedan is a more than enough to take on the German dominant brands. Styling is dramatic and functional with a lower and wider stance than the regular model.

Volkswagen Golf The Detroit show always starts with the announcement of the North American Car of the Year. This year the VW Golf won, following on the heels of World Car of the Year and Motor trend Car of the Year awards, and the Golf is a finalist for the Canadian Car of the Year. The Golf is turning heads because of the very refined driving dynamics, class-above interior and powerful and efficient engine choices. The price will also win over buyers, thanks to the production coming out of Mexico; the starting price is $18,995. The Golf features a

new 1.8L direct injection and turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, an optional TDI diesel or the more powerful GTI and Golf R models. The Golf is on sale now.

2015 Toyota Tacoma The Detroit-three automakers might have the lion’s share of full size pickup sales but it’s the Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup that rules the road, outselling the competition two-to-one. Announced at the Detroit show is a heavily updated Tacoma with a new 3.5L V6, replacing the old 4.0L V6, plus either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine features direct injection technology and should vastly improve fuel economy. The chassis has been strengthened and the interior updated to today’s standards. The tailgate now has a locking feature and a soft open for easier use, plus the optional cargo bed cover can be secured as well. Also shown was the TRD off-road version, which is a big seller for Toyota and for 2015 it has a crawl feature to aid in off-road adventures, plus a go-pro camera mount to capture all the action. With these updated the latest Tacoma is sure to remain dominant. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Targeting Oceanside women Walk starts at 11 a.m., registration at 10 a.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Club Nearly three-quarters of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. It’s an eye-opening statistic, but it’s not news to the many Oceanside families whose lives have been altered by the dementia journey, many of whom will participate at the Investors Group Walk for Memories this Sunday, Jan. 25. “Women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jane Hope, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Support and Education Coordinator for Oceanside and the North and Central Island. “They could be your mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers or friends.” That’s why the Society’s annual Alzheimer Awareness Month campaign in January has adopted the theme ‘The 72 per cent.’. It aims to inform women in their 40s and older about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, brain health and how the programs and services of the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. can help. More women than men are living with Alzheimer’s disease because they live longer and age is a significant risk factor, Hope says. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Women also account for 70 per cent of family caregivers. “The disease takes a tremendous toll on these women who eventually provide round-the-clock care. The burden is especially high for women raising families and holding down jobs.” Though women are disproportionately affected, “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect everyone,” Hope points out. So what can Oceanside residents do? “Get Walking!” she says. Residents can take a meaningful stroll on Sunday. That’s when the annual Investors Group Walk for Memories comes to Nanaimo, to raise funds for research and programs for the more than 70,000 people in B.C. who face dementia. “This fun-filled event is a great way to support families in our community who are im-

pacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias,” says Hope. “Funds raised help ensure people with dementia and their caregivers have access to information, support services and education. They also bring us one step closer to finding a cure.” Participants can still register to participate in the Investors Group Walk for Memories, which starts at 11 a.m. To register or donate, visit www.walkformemories.com. Registration will also take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday at Nanaimo Yacht Club. The 72 per cent Awareness Month campaign kicks off in January but local families living with dementia can receive assistance year-round from Hope. She can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-462-2833 or jhope@alzheimerbc.org. — Submitted by Alzheimer Society of B.C.

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BREAKERS COLLECT BOTTLES: Ravensong Breakers Leila-Indira Mohabeer-Ortiz, left, and Joanna Redenbach help sort cans at their swim team’s bottle drive on Saturday. According to Gord Redenbach, who is on the organization’s board of directors, this was one of the many fundraisers the team does every year to help cover costs, including pool rental and swim meets.

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OCEAN VIEW! Qualicum Beach home ripe for your designer green thumb! Bonus: Newly Completed In-law suite! This 4,808 sq ft abode features 4 bedrooms with 2 ensuites. The large kitchen with maple cabinets, and fir flooring provides an abundance of warmth. All this set on a unique 0.5 Acre w. many fruit trees. Call now!

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3 bed/3 bath 1224 sqft. Full ownership condo Separate lock-off suite Pool, hot tub, workout room, minutes to ocean.

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CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT • $529,900

MLS# 385271

BUILDER OR INVESTOR • $89,700

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314 Island Hwy E., Parksville

NEW LISTING • $250,000

Susan Forrest

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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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464,000

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• 2 bed/ 3 bath 1970 sq.ft. • Walk-on waterfront, double garage • Excellent income potential w/vacation rental or long term tenant

MLS# 381329

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NEW LISTING • $344,900

• 4 bed/2 bath 2040 sqft., 0.32 acre • Spacious kitchen w/large eating bar and island • Hardwood floors, steam shower, main floor master MLS# 385588 • Beautifully renovated by Camelot homes

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• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village

• 2 bed, 1 bath, 864 sq. ft, • Open floor plan • Detached workshop, easy walk to ocean MLS# 376571

CUTE AS A BUTTON • $199,500

MLS# 374920

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS • $194,900

• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped MLS# 385167 • Family friendly park

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS • $59,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

DIAMOND AWARD 2014

• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher

MLS# 373924

• 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • Cleared building site • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit

• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 379578

MLS# 372109

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 24 from 12-3pm

760 Chartwell Blvd, Qualicum Beach NEW LISTING

• GREAT VALUE, Windward built, Chartwell rancher • 1,769 sqft. 3 bed, 2 bath on heated crawl • Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, great floor plan • Beautifully maintained $ inside and out 374,000

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Ian Mackay, Manager of Coast Realty Group’s Qualicum Beach office, would like to welcome Glenda Sweet to our group. Glenda is an experienced Oceanside Realtor and we are very pleased to have her join our successful team of real estate professionals. As well as Glenda’s extensive real estate training, knowledge, and credentials, including her expertise as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), she has a strong business and educational background in Human Resources Management and Quality and Account Management. Glenda is a very active volunteer, over seven years with Hospice, former president and executive member of the Oceanside Women’s Business Network, board member of Community Living, Glenda Sweet and volunteer with Community Policing. A professional and polite communicator, Glenda is detail oriented and thorough. “As a real estate client, you deserve someone to work hard for your interests. I provide the extra support you deserve, negotiate for you, and keep you informed every step of the way.” Glenda will be located at our Qualicum Beach office at 689 Memorial Ave. You can reach her on her cell at 250.228.4224, or by email at gls@shaw.ca. Coast Realty Group is the largest independent real estate company on Vancouver Island. We have 14 offices throughout the central Island area and are dedicated to ethical and professional customer service.

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John Milroy 250.248.8371

Brenda

2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433

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A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

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New Listing

427 Trio Lane, Qualicum Beach

500 Evergreen Way, Errington

647,000

PRIVATE ACREAGE NO GST • • • • •

Quality built in 2014, no GST 2300 sq ft 3 bed/2.5 bath rancher 3.2 ac, southern exposure on private, treed lot Reclaimed wood floors, granite, and tile Open plan, great room concept, soaring ceilings

450,000

SOPHISTICATED, MODERN DESIGN • • • • •

1700 sq ft, 3 bed/2.5 bath home on private .27 ac Insulated concrete form construction, low energy bills! Maple floors & interior wood trim milled from trees on site Separate 20’x14’ shop with 100 amp service and 220v outlet Terrific neighbourhood, walk to beaches and Town!

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Winner of the Commercial Building Award of Excellence Multi-family: Stone’s Throw Building 1, Parksville

Patio Home 1,465 - 1,500 sq.ft.

Features all the living space on the ground floor. Price from $399,000

Loft Home 1,735 sq.ft.

Features ground floor entry with all the living space on the second floor. Price from $389,000

Parksville’s most modern downtown residence. With a new vision of living, a dedication to quality and commitment to the environment, Stone’s Throw inspires a unique experience that combines comfortable living with contemporary and sustainable West Coast architecture.

220 McVickers Street, Parksville, BC I StonesThrowLiving.ca I ph 250.228.0512

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• Beautifully finished single level patio homes.

• Oversized 2 car garage.

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den.

• 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.

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Grant Wildeman

Natalie Nobert

REALTOR®

250-954-7088 Nicky Westnedge

Unlicensed Assistant

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Independently Owned & Operated

W NE

THE AWARD OF

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

• 1.25 Acres, 5000 sqft • Approx. 650 sqft finished living area • Perfect for a home-based business

748 Ermineskin Avenue, Parksville $369,000 • 1730 sq ft 3/bed 2/bath rancher with living and family room • Great floorplan w/ natural gas forced air furnace & 2 N/G fireplaces & hotwater tank on crawl • RV parking, security and sprinkler system and wired shed • Close to all schools and located next to park space

S al

D L O S

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1100 sqft, 3 bedroom & den Attached workshop & carport Close to all amenities .30 acre private lot

Custom built over 2000 sqft rancher 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Open plan living area with natural gas fireplace Sunny south facing patio and lots of RV parking

• 1900 sq ft 4 bedroom home • Completely upgraded including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and roof • Large landscaped yard with RV parking • Close to all school and amenities

TIM

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Over 2000 sq ft 4 bedroom home in Beachcomber Ocean view and beach access just steps away In Law Suite Detached 2 car garage /workshop

Peligren

574 JUNIPER DR, QUALICUM BEACH 124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488

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1695 Nahmint Road $424,900 IC

Direct: 250-228-5558 1759 Martini $279,000

1670 Meadowood $629,000

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property MLS # 374666

186 Westwood Road, Nanaimo $795,000

• 6.6 Acres in City • 4800 sq.ft. timber-framed home • One bedroom guest cottage • Development potential

• 360 degree ocean & mountains view • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 bathrooms plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244

MLS # 368060

• Across from Little Qualicum Falls Park • Gated Community • 12’x24’ covered storage included • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres

1810 Canuck $314,900

D RE

MLS # 376706

• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area

MLS # 368087

• Beautiful southern exposure

• 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean/mountain views • Private

• Low maintenance yard

Recreational Riverfront Lot From $35,900 to $57,900

5 ACRES - Little Qualicum New Price! $165,000

! A N ME OW HO OW H S

• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story

MLS #383625

1785 Warn Way $399,900

$159,000 Family friendly townhouse in Parksville that is priced well for the first time home buyer or investor. This end unit offers 2 bedrooms, all 5 appliances, a covered back patio and fully fenced backyard. Low strata fees of $196 per month. This townhouse development has installed all new roofs 8 years ago & painted all exterior siding about 2 years ago. Pets & rentals are allowed.

1575 Haida Way, Nanoose Bay $419,000

701 Camas Way, Parksville $339,900

$259,000

5-233 MOILLIET STREET, PARKSVILLE

LIS

LEGAL SUITE for a mortgage helper! Nice family home in Parksville offering 3 bedrooms + den, 2 full bathrooms and an open plan living area. Maple cabinets in spacious kitchen with island and separate pantry. Bright and spacious on the main living area with patio doors from dining room to a sundeck. Double car garage with plenty of RV parking to the side. Suite is private with its’ own driveway and yard. Legal 1 bedroom suite rented for $850/month to mature tenant who wishes to stay.

Renovated and ready to move in to! This 3 bedroom 2 bath townhouse in Ocean Trails has been tastefully remodelled and shows nicely. The kitchen has beautiful dark cabinetry and living room has vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace. One of the few 3 bedroom homes in this resort, and this one has lots of space for your family & friends to enjoy the Parksville Beach, outdoor pool, hot tub & tennis court.

174 Saturna Drive, Qualicum Beach $405,000

110 Meridian Way, Parksville $269,000

$425,000 25 YEARS SERVICE

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4153 Eld Road, Qualicum Beach $275,000

THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

127 Alberni Highway, Parksville,EXCELLENCE BC

263 HICKEY AVENUE, PARKSVILLE

LIS

SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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MASTER SALES AWARD

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

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• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom • .54 acres, southern exposure • 2 storage sheds MLS # 382130

Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com

This Gauthier Constructed home was the "Show Home" for the exclusive "Evergreens" development. It has been owned, updated and improved upon by these meticulous owners over the past 7 yrs. The list of improvements and upgrades to this home are substantial and some of the features include: granite and quartz counters, tiled back splash, newer stainless appliances, hot water tank, air purifier system, light fixtures and hardware, custom wall cabinetry, lovely sun room, underground services and alarm system. Quality and elegance best describe this 'like new' home and there is No GST!! Gas fireplaces in both living room and family room with granite surround. The perennial gardens and grounds have been created and lovingly cared for with Pergola, small pond and garden shed. The house has recently been painted inside and out.

OPEN HOUSE JAN. 24 11:30AM - 2PM

489,000

#1 in customer satisfaction. Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Anchor Realty

Office: 250-752-2466 Cell: 250-954-4171 lhussey@remax.net • 113 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach

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QUAIL’S LANDING

161 WEST FIFTH AVENUE

• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus den • Walk to shops in Qualicum Beach • Laminate and tile floors, vaulted ceiling • Lane access, suite potential

Kevin Clayton

$329,000

749 BRADBURY, PARKSVILLE

• Immaculate Parksville rancher • Located on water side of highway

• Enjoy the warmth of the natural gas fireplace

$310,000

W NE

• • • •

977 HOLLYWOOD ROAD

Equestrian Ranch close to village 2,811 sqft, 4 beds, den & in-law suite Private 5 acres, fenced & cross fenced State of the art barn, riding ring

$699,000

Ian Mackay

Jim/Margo Hoffman

G TIN LIS

406-3555 OUTRIGGER RD

• Spacious 1 bed/1 bath waterfront condo • Amazing ocean, mountain, marina views • Move in condition, electric F/P • Underground parking w/extra storage space

$179,000

T LO

2350 sqft 3bed + den & bonus room on .49ac 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen Master wing w/walk-in closet & 5 pc ensuite All appliances & entertainment system incl

$498,500

325 SUTHERLAND • .21 acre lot, excellent building site for your dream home • Tourist Commercial in the community plan • This unique property may never be available again

Brenda Nicolls $495,000

Tom Dodds

• • • •

#14-2655 ANDOVER ROAD

2,790 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths Views of 4th green & pond 55+ in Fairwinds, pet allowed Vaulted ceilings & open plan

$389,000

#5 AWESOME STONE’S THROW

3180 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

• 1435 sqft open concept Green Built CLASSY loft living! • Custom shutters throughout, on demand hot water • Immediate possession - call now to view!

• • • •

$379,900 NO GST

$448,000

Jill Tuggle

Character home at the beach New: floors, roof, windows, fireplace, etc Detached garage and studio in back 1,786 sqft., 4 beds, 2 baths

Aaron Nicklen*

1383 GABRIOLA DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

• • • •

Bowen/Quadra Hybrid over 2900 sq ft Upgraded unit – hardwood, tile & granite 2 bed/3 bath, backing onto wide greenspace Some pond & ocean views

$487,700Sue Tompkins/John Barnum

• • • •

567 DOGWOOD ROAD

Cape Cod style 3,000 sqft. home 5 beds and 4 baths Private lot, 0.33 of an acre Studio and lots of RV parking

$414,000

Ian Mackay

4287 PARK AVENUE

• walk on waterfront in Bowser • custom 3 bed, family room, den • wood floors, skylights, granite • sep 25x21 shop plus double garage

1-1600 BRYNMARL ROAD

• luxurious waterfront patio home • 2 bed, 2 bath, den/office • totally redone with high end finishes • glorious views, double garage

Kevin Clayton $479,000

$899,000

Kevin Clayton

Louise Roy*

1507 DALMATIAN DRIVE

• Solid family style home in Columbia Beach • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room • Open floorplan, lots of possibilities • New laminate flooring, new bath

$305,000

Kevin Clayton

2763 PARKER ROAD

15 acres of privacy, stream & waterfall 2 homes, old growth forest Not in the ALR, subdivision potential 1,735 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths

$775,000

W NE

• • • •

Dale Rumming

TE WA

3855 CREEKSIDE DR, BOWSER

• • • •

T ON FR

John Milroy $369,900

• One owner, 2 bed, 2 bath patio home • Perfect view of the 17th hole • New heat pump and furnace • Three sided gas fireplace • Hardwood floors • Private, full length patio • Double garage with room for 2 more cars in driveway • Large master, with en suite & jetted tub • Murphy bed in the spare room • Large laundry area

Louise Roy*

884 JUNIPER ROAD PARKSVILLE

• 2290 sqft 4 bedroom home on .52 acre • Detached studio with 3 piece bath • 1 block from beach & park in San Pariel • Perfect family home - great location!

$474,900 Sue Tompkins/John Barnum

G TIN S I L

#220-330 DOGWOOD ST (SHORELINE) • 1400+sf living, a short pathway to the ocean • End unit, walkable pretty well to everything • Storage, garage, fresh paint, extra newness

Very likeable $259,000 Jill Tuggle

885 TERRIEN WAY

• Fabulous San Pariel home • Totally renovated, 1882 sq. ft. • 4 bedroom, 3 bath • 17,860 ft. treed lot near beach

$459,000 Ralph Kretzschmar

202-2465 APOLLO DRIVE

2850 HIGH SALAL DR, HORNBY • • • •

8.72 acres, 550 ft. waterfront Stunning architecture 3 beds, 3 baths Overlooking Tribune Bay

$2,300,000

W NE

Aaron Nicklen*

5.6 acre waterfront; 163’ on ocean 1589 sqft, 3 bed/2bath rancher Second home allowed Quiet & peaceful sanctuary

$980,000

Brenda Nicolls

• • • •

3142 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

Ocean views from every room Close to amenities, beach promenade Commercial zoning, possible B&B Potential carriage suite

$998,000

Aaron Nicklen*

$98,500

Dale Rumming

Look for our upcoming...

G TIN LIS

760 CHARTWELL BLVD

• GREAT VALUE, Windward built, Chartwell rancher • 1,769 sq/ft, 3 bed/2 bath on heated crawl • Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, great floor plan • Beautifullymaintained inside & out

$374,000

2313 ISLAND W HWY, QUALICUM • • • •

• Amazing modular at Red Gap • Lovely 3 bedroom home, or 2 bedrooms and a den! • Large addition gives you much more living area • Quiet neighbourhood just steps away from Quality Foods and the Red Gap Shopping Centre • Bright open kitchen • Large deck

John Milroy

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ROBBIE BURNS SUPPERS IN NANOOSE

Time to once again toast the haggis

Poetry and whisky part of annual Scottish celebration

A piper then leads the chef, carrying the haggis to the top table, while the guests accompany them with a slow handclap. An invited guest then reBRENDA GOUGH cites Burns’ famous poem To A NEWS Contributor Haggis, with great enthusiasm. Marking the birthday of Rob- When he reaches the line ‘an cut bie Burns is an institution of you up wi’ ready slight’, he cuts Scottish life and some lively cel- open the haggis with a sharp ebrations are being held in Na- knife. noose Bay Jan. 24 and 25. The ritual was started by close When Burns immortalized friends of Burns a few years after haggis in verse he created a tra- his death in 1796 as a tribute to dition that is maintained to this his memory and more than 200 day by millions of people all years later the basic format has over the world who celebrate remained unchanged. their Scottish heritage with an A Robbie Burns night will be annual Robbie Burns Supper. held on Saturday, January 24 at Once a year the fervour in- the Rocking Horse Pub in Naspires impassioned noose Bay. I always say it’s the best dinner speechTickets are es and provides a organic food because it’s $15 to enjoy made of organs good excuse for some enerJOHN BEATON whisky drinking. getic jigs by Highlights of local band any Robbie Burns Celtic Chaos. festival often include the bagTraditional Scottish food is pipes, Scotsmen in kilts and the also available. The festivities bereading of Burns’ poem To A gin at 5 p.m. For tickets call 250Haggis. 468-1735. But no Robbie Burns’ feast There is also an event Sunwould be complete without the day, Jan. 25 at the Fairwinds dish of choice — haggis — the Clubhouse restaurant in Napudding of all puddings. noose Bay starting at 5 p.m. Traditionally it is made from You can celebrate on the offisheep’s offal, beef suet and cial birthday of the Scottish poet lightly toasted oatmeal, then it is with a night of line dancing, placed inside the sheep’s stom- music by Celtic Chaos, poetry, ach and boiled. and a traditional Burns supper, A big-time Burns night is including haggis and roast beef kicked off with a piper and those for $40 per person. in attendance are asked to stand The toast to the haggis will to receive the haggis. be performed by John Beaton of

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There is always a full house of Scotsmen and the Scottish-at-heart for the Robbie Burns Supper at the Fairwinds Clubhouse restaurant in Nanoose Bay. In past events John Beaton, pictured here, has toasted the haggis with great enthusiasm and reflected on the life and works of Scotland’s most famous poet.

Celtic Chaos. Although Beaton is originally from Scotland he said he performed his first toast to the haggis in Qualicum Beach about 25 years ago and since then he has been enthusiastically reflecting on the life and works of Burns every year. “For me it started at the Legion, then at our own Burns supper in our house. It takes a bit of work to make it entertain-

ing. I have my own immortal memory poem and I change it every year. It is always fun. I like entertaining the audience,” he agreed. For 10 years the Beaton’s organized a Burns event at Qualicum Beach Community Hall with Ceilidh dancing, poetry, traditional toasts and of course the haggis, being piped in by a world renowned bag piper. Beaton said when he visits

family in Scotland he enjoys the local food including haggis. “In Scotland’s fish and chips shops you can get haggis and chips. I always say it’s the best organic food because it’s all organs.’ If you enjoy smashed tatties and choppid neeps along with your haggis be sure to get tickets for the Robbie Burns Night at Fairwinds. Phone 250-468-9915 or visit fairwinds.ca.

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Two years have passed since death its gloom, Its shadow cast within our home, where all seemed bright, And took from us a shining light; We miss that light, and ever will, His vacant place none can fill. Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again. â€Śâ€Śâ€Śâ€Śâ€Śâ€Śâ€Śâ€Ś.. Oh what I would give to clasp his hand To hear his voice, to see his smile that meant so much to me. Dearly loved and forever in our hearts,

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Joan passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2014 with her daughters by her side. Predeceased by her husband, Judson in 2006, Joan is survived by her four children: Wendy Merritt, Nancy Elsey, Glen Elsey and Maxine Reitsma as well as seven grandsons, two granddaughters and several great-grandchildren. Born in Beechy, Saskatchewan to Violet and Wesley Whitbread, Joan enjoyed her childhood growing up on the prairies. She worked in Winnipeg and Montreal as a telegraph operator for a few years before deciding to do a diploma nursing program in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. After graduating as a Registered Psychiatric nurse, Joan moved to Saskatoon where she worked at University Hospital, Central Park Lodge and for 17 years at Sunnyside Nursing Home.Â In 1986, Joan and Jud moved to Nanoose Bay, BC and Joan finished her exemplary nursing career at Arranglen Lodge in Qualicum Beach, BC. Joan was loved by all who were touched by her quiet, gentle caregiving. In her retirement years, Joan was devoted to her pets, the wild birds she loved and her beautiful garden. A wonderful mother with a beautiful soul, we will miss you forever.

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Registration for the Immersion Kindergarten program is limited. Preference will be given to children of families who currently have older children in the Immersion program as long as they have registered on or before January 23, 2015. Information brochures are available at the school. An information evening for parents considering the Early Immersion Kindergarten program will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Oceanside Elementary School (980 Wright Road, Parksville). For more information, please contact Oceanside Elementary School at 250-248-4662. CEAP Program:

The Collaborative Education Alternative Program provides a blended-learning kindergarten program that consists of home-schooling in addition to being supported by scheduled student activities at Qualicum Beach Elementary School â€“ CEAP classroom. Learning resources as well as support for parent(s) is provided by the program teacher. An information session for parents considering the CEAP Kindergarten program will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at the old Qualicum Beach Elementary School site on Primrose Streetâ€“ CEAP classroom. For more information, please contact the program at 250-752-5628 or visit the CEAP website at www.ceap.ca.

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According to a news release for the event, many UWC alumni would not have been able to attend these schools without a scholarship as the program select students based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and community service, not ability to pay. “Pearson’s mandate is to ensure all financial need is met for every student that attends the College, so we raise funds to ensure that all candidates are able to attend – Canadian or international – regardless of financial ability,” said Danielle Pope, communications officer for Pearson College. She explained that the funding for each school comes private and corporate philanthropy, such as the Cider by the Sea fundraiser, as well as through national committees in 147 countries that recruit, select and prepare students for UWC. However, Morrison added that the colleges increasingly rely on private donations due to public funding cutbacks in recent years.

It makes the world a lot more real ... a lot smaller. JAMIE MORRISON

Annau, who had her UWC experience in Italy, explained that she and Morrison didn’t have the means to donate on the scale they would like to, so they decided to facilitate the fundraiser instead. Both women feel that the UWC experience helped shape the people who they are today. “It was the two most formative years of my life,” said Morrison. “It makes the world a lot more real … a lot smaller.” In particular, she talked about how the UWC school focused on volunteering and being involved in community. “It’s stuck with me,” she said. “It’s definitely fuelled my desire to create change.” Morrison currently works at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo and is in the process of applying for grad school where she wants to study public health. Annau also said she came away from the experience with a similar feeling and focus. “You’re not only studying with people who are brilliant but who are passionate about making change,” she said. “It gave me hope and also imbued me with a sense of responsibility to do something myself.” Annau went on to study international relations, economics and environmental studies at university before earning a masters of public policy from UC Berkeley. She is now in Victoria working as the executive director of Lights Out Canada, a program she founded while still in Ballenas. The organization encourages schools to shut off lights on Earth Day and provides teachers with curriculum on climate change for the event. According to Annau, nearly one million students will participate in 2015, which is also the 10th anniversary of the program. Cider for Scholarships will be hosted at Sea Cider, an organic apple orchard and cidery in Saanichton that is owned by another UWC alumna Get started in 4 simple steps Kristen Jordan, on Jan. 31 from 6-9 p.m. The evening will include cider tastings, gourmet appetizers by the sustainable Truffles Catering company from Victoria, a silent auction and entertainment provided by current Pearson College students. “It’ll be a fantastic night,” Annau said. Tickets are $120 and are available online only at ciderforscholarships.wordpress.com

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With nine games remaining in the season, the Save-OnFoods Oceanside Generals are looking to improve their position heading in to the VIJHL playoffs starting this weekend against Comox Valley. Sitting in last place in the VIJHL with 15 points, the Generals are 12 points behind the 8th place Peninsula Panthers. The Gens will have a chance at earning the wild card berth heading in to the playoffs, where they would cross over and play one of the teams from the South Division. “We know it’s down to crunch time now,” head coach Rob Gaudreault said. “We’ve been playing well enough to keep ourselves in a lot of games, but we need to break that streak and start winning some games. We know what we’re capable of doing and getting some wins under our belt heading towards the playoffs is going to help us.”

Playing at even strength, the Generals have shown that they can compete with any team in the league this season. The problem for the Gens comes with staying at even strength, as they have been the most penalized team this season and have paid for it all season long. “We need to be more disciplined, plain and simple,” forward Cameron Nickerson said. “It’s been a problem for us all season and when we keep out of the box, we play very well. We’re going to have to make that happen if we want to get the results we know we’re capable of having.” The final stretch starts with two games this weekend against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings, first on Friday in Comox and then Saturday night back at Oceanside Place. The last time these two teams met, it was a high scoring game filled with a ton of penalties for both teams, including two fights. Captain Gibson Doney knows that the team needs to scale back on its penalties and can’t let the little cheap shots push them over the edge. “It’s the retaliation stuff that gets us, myself included,” Do-

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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals were hard at during practice this week in advance of this weekend’s games against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. The Generals will host the Glacier Kings on Saturday night (&:30 p.m.). The game will be the last one with the Gens for long-time equipment manager Andrew Piercy, who will be moving at the end of the month after 15 years with the team.

ney said. “We need to just try and let it not get to us. If we take a punch to the face or a slash from another player, we have to do what we can to not get them back. It’s tough but it’s what we have to do to give ourselves a better chance to win.” Doney is one of three 20-year-old players on the Generals who are in their final season of junior hockey. Along

with forward Travis Flug and defenseman Kade Pilton, who recently joined the team, Doney will be finished with hockey once the season is up. Long time equipment manager for the Generals, Andrew Piercy, will also be leaving the team this season as he’ll be moving down Island and will be with a new team next season.

“Andrew has been with this team for a long time and it’s going to be different without him around,” team president Elizabeth Cudmore said. Saturday, the team will recognize Piercy prior to the game against Comox. Fans are being encouraged to show up early to give Andy a great send off. Puck drop is slated for 7:30 p.m.

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Marco “Machete” Viedas might not have a location just yet for his next MMA fight in March, but he’s got an opponent and a new weight class. It’s going to be his first fight in the featherweight weight class. Machete, who hasn’t fought since last July, will be back on the card for the Battlefield Fight League and will be looking to get back on the winning track. His last time out, Viedas was submitted and suffered his first loss of his MMA career. Stepping back in to the cage is something he’s been

looking forward to since last July and it’s so close, he can almost taste it. “I can’t wait to get back in there,” Viedas said. “I’m really excited for a number of reasons. It’s the first fight back for me since the loss last July. It’s the first fight I’m going to have at the 145-pound (featherweight) level. It’s the first fight I’m going to have with the new training and dieting program I’m going to get to try out too, so I’m really excited, I can’t wait.” Waiting for Machete inside the cage will be Brian “the Wrecking Ball” Gall, who also has a record of two wins and one loss, like Viedas does. With those two wins for Gall coming by way of knockout, Viedas knows the fight could be one that sees the two fighters standing in there and throwing fists.

“At this point, I don’t really know too much about him,” Viedas said. “But I do know that he has the same record as me and has won both his fights by knockout. He’s got the power in his hands to do some damage so he’s going to enjoy throwing punches, which is fine with me because I have no problem standing in there and doing the same thing.” Since his last fight in July, Viedas has made the decision to move up to the featherweight class so he doesn’t have to cut as much weight leading up to his fights in the future. Viedas has also found a new strength and conditioning coach in Mark Urquhart, owner of Body Basix in Parksville, and has improved himself a great deal since last July. See FIGHTER, page A38

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Action has resumed for the District 69 Darts league after a break for the Christmas holidays. Before the break, the league held their turkey shoot, which saw Chad Trouton and Sonja Twamley winning all but one of their matches, earning a turkey each for their efforts. The Bristle Bashers went in to the break sitting in first place. The Bristle Bashers beat the Rocking Horse Oche-Holics 26-7 in their final match before the break. The Oche-holics Chad Trouton scored a perfect score (180) while

the Bashers Don Enockson, Tedd Ducker and Ian Hall had the high scores for their team. John Eyre of the Short Sighted Crew topped the men’s weekly high scoreboard with a score of 174, as his team narrowly beat the Branch 49 Dart Riders with a 17-16 final. The Branch 76 Shooters hosted the Legion Arrows, losing out to the Arrows with a final of 26-7. Roger Schiller, who was five for five in his games and also shot a score of 140, led the Arrows. The Shooters Dale Simpson threw a score of 140 as well. For a complete list of the league’s details, visit district69darts.com

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