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Bill Martin says he doesn’t understand why the federal government has asked the Supreme Court for a six-month extension to draft new laws on doctor-assisted dying. The 87-year-old Parksville resident doesn’t believe crafting the new legislation would be too difficult. “I don’t know why (the delay),” said Martin, who suffers from spinal degeneration and has advocated for medically-assisted death for more than 50 years. “I could write it (new legislation) in a day, even the legal part of it.” In February of 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Canadians with unbearable suffering should be allowed to end their lives with the aid of a physician and it gave Parliament one year to enact new laws. In December of 2015, the new Liberal government, through Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould (MP for Vancouver-Granville), asked the high court for a six-month extension. “A comprehensive response to the court’s judgment raises important and complex issues which require extensive work by Parliament and provincial legislatures, and can not reasonably be completed before Feb. 6, 2016,” said the 73page document filed with the court by the A-G. “That’s terrible,” said Martin. “If they get the six months, it shows they don’t care.” Martin said, if legalized, he would “absolutely” consider using medically assisted death sometime in the future. He is not alone. A poll conducted in 2014 by Dying With Dignity suggests 84 per cent of Canadians support the idea of medically assisted death for terminally ill patients suffering from unbearable pain. See SUFFICIENT PROTECTIONS, page A7
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A hydro pole and a light standard in Qualicum Beach appear to be the only casualties after Tuesday’s snowfall, but police say the unexpected turn in weather caused seven reported collisions and several minor ones. “A power pole was taken out on Highway 19 at exit 60, there was another accident near Nile Creek on Highway 19A and a roll over on Highway 19A near Bowser,” said Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services NCO Cpl. Mike Elston. “Just driving around
I saw a few cars in the ditch too.” Elston said many of the collisions occurred between Qualicum Beach and Bowser, noting that area is located at a higher elevation making for a heavier snowfall. “That area also has less traffic and with less traffic the roads stay slushier longer,” Elston said, adding a spike in vehicle collisions often accompanies “unexpected weather events, rain or snow.” Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department fire chief Nick Acciavatti said firefighters were kept busy Tuesday
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A 71-year-old Lasqueti Island man has been ticketed $167 for failing to stop at a red light after a two-vehicle collision New Years Eve. Police were called to the scene around 1:30 p.m. where the lone occupant of a grey Toyota Rav 4 collided into a white BMW carrying a family of three, including a seven-year-old boy. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said the driver of the Toyota Rav 4, a Lasqueti man, did not stop at a red light at the intersection where Northwest Bay Road meets Highway 19. Foreman said the BMW was flipped up on its side, but confirmed both drivers and passengers were attended to and nobody sustained major injuries from the incident. Traffic was stopped in both directions following the incident. Foreman said alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the collision. “It was a mistake on the part of the driver,” he said.
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In an article published in the Dec. 29 edition of The NEWS (‘Parksville mayor reflects on 2015’), we referred to Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre discussing downtown revitalization with “city merchants.” However, as the majority of businesses in the downtown area are not owned by the occupants, Lefebvre was in fact discussing downtown revitalization with property owners.
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He said it appears the suspect(s) are specifically targeting Ford F250 and Ford F350 trucks A beige 2003 Ford F250 pickup truck was sto- in model years ranging from the late 1990s to len from a home along the 700 block of Barclay early 2000s. Crescent in French Creek Mon“Normally vehicle thieves day night at approximately 7:30 have a brand of choice,” Forep.m., police confirmed. man told The NEWS. According to Oceanside He said police currently do RCMP Cpl. Jesse Forman, the not have any suspects. An inowner of the stolen vehicle has vestigation is ongoing. accounted for both sets of keys The British Columbia lileading police to believe the cence plate number of the PHOTO SUBmITTEd BY OcEANSIdE RcmP suspect tampered with the igni- This beige 2003 Ford F250 truck stolen earlier this week is tion to steal the truck. pickup truck was stolen from a AN8230. The diesel, crew cab Foreman said Monday’s bra- home in French creek monday pickup truck has many custom zen theft appears to be part of a night and may be part of a modifications including a four string of stolen vehicles plagu- series of thefts targeting the inch lift kit, 35 inch tires with 16 ing Parksville Qualicum Beach same vehicle model. inch polished rims, over fendand the surrounding rural areas ers, an extra large black rear over the last few weeks. bumper, large and loud exhaust and a 12 inch He said two thefts of Ford F250 or F350s were LED light bar bolted to the front bumper. reported over the holidays and another one was If you have any information regarding this recovered from another area where it had been theft please contact Oceanside RCMP at 250stolen. This follows a rash of vehicle thefts last 248-6111 or report anonymously through summer where four Fords were stolen. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. news@pqbnews.com
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FRI. JAN 8 REID JAMIESON BAND AT THE MAC
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7pm meeting, Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre. 747 Jones St. Derrick Grimmer speaking on Developing a Wildlife Friendly Garden. New members & guests welcome. Diana English, 250-390-3350.
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The Ipsos-Reid survey was based on a sample size of 2,500 Canadians. Wilson-Raybould said that while it is true that an extension of the suspension will mean that some Canadians will have to wait to access physician-assisted dying, it is necessary and responsible to ensure that sufficient protections are in place across the entire country. “Physician-assisted dying is a complex and deeply personal issue for Canadians of all ages and backgrounds,” Wilson-Raybould said Dec. 3, 2015. “The federal government’s response will affect all of society. That is why we are firmly committed to including Canadians and taking the time to develop a thoughtful, sensitive, and well-informed response. We recognize both a person’s right to make fundamental decisions about his or her life and the need to protect those who are vulnerable.” Statistics Canada shows Parksville’s median age is 58.2, while Qualicum Beach’s median age is 63.9, making the latter notorious for being the oldest community in Canada. Parksville’s Martin was asked this week how he was doing since he last spoke with The NEWS about 14 months ago. “I’m surviving,” he said, “with lots of medication.” — With files from Candace Wu
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ill fun be part of waterfront planning discussions in Parksville and Qualicum Beach this year? Yes, the science is the most important part of any study of our beaches. No point in setting any kind of plan without shoring up the shore, if you will. The sea is rising and battering the beaches. Erosion is a real thing that can be measured almost daily. Thankfully, the municipalities are on top of this, or at least as best they can be considering they are battling Mother Nature, limited budgets and bad land-use decisions of the past. So, let’s all agree the science is the most important part of any waterfront discussions and move on to look at some other, obviously-less-important details. There has been talk in the left-leaning council chambers of Parksville and Qualicum Beach about the prospect of these beaches and/or parks becoming “too commercialized.” Oh my, the horror. A few city councillors are particularly concerned about this in Parksville. Aside from certain festivals and special days (Kidfest, Canada Day), there really isn’t much commercialism in Parksville’s Community Park/Beach. Two food trucks for a park/beach that size isn’t exactly excessive. There used to be opportunities for tourists to rent paddle boards and kayaks and the like. When the owner of a private property on the beach booted that business off its lot, the city refused to give up any piece of the park for that business and a service for tourists went away. Yes, there were timing issues and a proper request for proposals was required, but we have seen the city speed up the process for other items on its agenda. Qualicum Beach had its battles when someone had the audacity to challenge the one and only food option. Much was learned in that very public fight, we would hope. We also hope residents and tourists alike make it clear to these councils that it is good to keep options open. What’s also good is some clarity. The waterfront plans should map out the process required for those who might bring ideas for fun or food or fitness to the beaches. They should be welcomed and given fair hearing. While we’re not suggesting the waterfronts should become adjoining-kiosk strip malls, we are asking these councils not to shut the door on any possibilities by adopting aggressive, anti-business, anti-fun wording in the master plans. — Editorial by John Harding
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Avoid conspirAcies; Jesus christ wAs historicAl truth I would like to address a portion of John Seeland’s letter to the editor ‘Root of Conflict’ (The NEWS, Dec. 29). The article attempts to cast a shadow over the Christian message by introducing doubt in the authenticity of Jesus Christ. The writer makes reference to Christmas suggesting ancient myths have been incorporated into modern belief, citing alleged parallels between Horus and Jesus; having 12 disciples, being born of a virgin around Dec. 25 and having a star announcement followed by three wise men. These claims are pure fabrication but seem stuck in mainstream thought like the latest Adele tune. They are recycled ideas perpetuated by Internet movies such as Zeitgeist whose purpose is not to inform, but confuse with conspiracy theory. The sources they cite are far from scholarly. I urge anyone with even a passing interest in the truth, to Google Horus for themselves — even in Wikipedia, you will not find any of these fictional parallels. Do not be fooled by slick movie presentations, conspiracy weaving and never-before-uncovered “truth.” This reference trying to link the historical person of Jesus and mythic deities has invaded culture and is referenced with minimal fact checking. Simple logic and some cursory historical research quickly dispels these blatantly erroneous links. Even if there were similarities with Jesus and characters such as Horus (and I don’t buy it) but even if I did, they mean
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nothing in light of the historical record. Take another research experiment: Google “Time Magazine Titanic and Morgan Robertson.” Did the Titanic really sink or was it just a story based on the eerie similarities to Robertson’s fiction 14 years prior? The Titanic really sank because history reveals it did. Maybe it’s time to drop the conspiracy theories and take an honest look at the truth of the historical Jesus for ourselves. Chris Martens Parksville
hAppy new yeAr And A pArksville Merry christMAs The priority of this letter is in fact to offer an apology to the Parksville Downtown Business Association. I came down pretty hard on them for their “Christmas spirit” and would like to commend them for their efforts this year and I look forward to further improvements for 2016. It’s a tough job convincing local residents to shop local with Nanaimo so close by with its big box stores and then there is the Internet, which allows you to shop at home. So, congratulations for hanging in there all of you and thanks for your efforts to brighten up Christmas. I still wish the city itself would get a bit more involved with putting up decorations in the fashion that apparently they used to do. Long-time residents claim that our main road through town used to be decorated so those decorations must still be stored somewhere and I would be happy to volunteer to help put them up next year.
The information building at the south entrance would be an incredible place to light up, along with Heritage Park. What a “Welcome to Parksville” opportunity, lots of smaller trees to illuminate. I firmly believe that this is the one time of the year that a city can really put on that proverbial “happy face,” and now I feel confident that each year will see an improvement. A small suggestion might be for the entire PDBA to get together and buy in bulk for next Christmas — Is that even possible? Now that the New Year is under way I want to wish you a very prosperous 2016 but most of all a healthy one.
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Somewhere out there, there must be a through hell, keep going.” School of Infinite Learning. On the back of a not-so-clean car parked Exactly where it is remains a mystery. No outside the Nanaimo hospital on Sunday, one one seems to know its exact location. Perhaps barely readable gem reminded us of the need it is hiding behind that third tree on the Nanai- to keep this whole conversation positive. Three mo by-pass, or even as far away as Guelph, words: “I hate negativity.” Ont. Wherever this School of Infinite Learning Usually it is when we are stuck in traffic that is, one thing is for certain. It is where all those we have the opportunity to ponder these glued clever bumper stickers come from. pseudo tomes of infinite wisdom, We have to admit that a good then we hear ourselves asking many of these bumper stickers do questions such as: “What is really engage our imaginations, causgoing on here?” And: “Does anyone By Douglas Patstone ing us to smile and think. Some of really know?” these bumper stickers give voice to Joyously, there is a School of Inour common human needs, such finite Learning. As we suspected, it as the one reading: “I want Morgan is not really behind the third tree on Freeman to narrate my life.” the Nanaimo bypass but perhaps it Others announce a personal is on a shelf very near you. It’s the sense of triumph such as the perBible. sonalized licence plate seen in a This ancient text has found its way speeding Jaguar on the 407 north into our existence over centuries of of Toronto that reads: “was my RSP.” time. Since its completion in the first decades of One cheerful bumper sticker tells us with Christianity, it has become the source of underbold yellow letters on a bright blue background standing for believers throughout the millennia, that “only one person wins the race, chances through until now when it nourishes the world’s are, you are a loser.” Well, thanks for that one. 2.2 billion Christians. It has withstood the conBumper stickers boldly go into the realm of stant attacks of scoffers and critics, and with the religion, of course. One such sticker reads: “My help of both translators and commentators, it rekarma ran over your dogma.” Another brutally mains constantly on the Best Seller’s list. unkind one reads: “There is a sucker born again Wisdom? We are in serious need of it as the every minute.” world turns into 2016. Perhaps it is time to let “Honk if you love Jesus, text while driving the reading begin. if you want to meet him” is a much more hu — Rev. Douglas Patstone is the pastor at mourous and positive one. So also is the one Christ’s Church Oceanside and can be reached quoting Winston Churchill: “If you are going by e-mail at douglas.patstone@gmail.com.
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Pipe band a big draw in Qualicum Beach Membership jumps from five to 20 in first two years J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
When the newly formed Qualicum Beach Pipe Band played for the local Canadian Legion’s annual New Year’s Levée in 2014, there was plenty of room for revelers to move about the hall. The room was substantially more crowded last week when the band returned for its third Levée. “This was pretty special for us,” pipe major Sonja Luck said after Friday’s performance before an appreciative audience. “At our first event we had four pipers and one side drummer. We didn’t have matching kilts, and different people were playing different versions of songs.” Fast-forward just two years, and the Qualicum Beach Pipe Band is up to 20 members, nattily outfitted in green/grey tartan, thanks in large part to the generosity of the local Legion membership. “I have to say, I’m very happy with how the pipe band has developed over the last couple of years,” said Jack MacLean, past president of the Qualicum Beach Legion Branch 76 and cofounder of the group along with
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drummer Karen parry and piper John straight of the Qualicum Beach pipe Band perform during the new Year’s levée at the Qualicum Beach legion hall Friday afternoon.
Luck and drum sergeant Richard Paugh. “The best way to put it is, they’re having a good time.” And appearing to be defying the odds at the same time. The mid-Island already has
one well-established pipe and drum band. The Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band has been a local fixture for 40 years, and for part of that time had an relationship with the Qualicum Beach
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Parksville Legion schedules dance Parksville Canadian Legion Branch 49 will keep the New Year’s party going Jan. 16 with a dance featuring the music of the Vinyl Feedback Band from 8-11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the kitchen will be open for the evening.
Tickets are just $5 for the 19+ dance and performance. Tickets may be purchased at the Legion Hall, 146 W. Hirst. For more info, call 250-248-5633 or email rcl49@shaw.ca. — Submitted by Parksville Legion
Legion branch. But that affiliation came to an end a few years ago, with Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band identified more with the Legion branches in Parksville and
Bowser. “We were left without a band,” said MacLean. “In talking with a number of people, including our manager, Richard Paugh, they said there were quite a number of pipers around. We sort of put our heads together and said, ‘Let’s see if we can get something going.’” One of those pipers was Luck, a young Master’s candidate at Simon Fraser who grew up in Parksville and who still lives in the area when not at school. “My mom found an ad in the paper that was offering free bagpipe lessons for kids,” Luck said of her start on the instrument. “I was one of those odd kids that decided, ‘I want to play bagpipes.’” Also a member of the Canadian Legion, Luck has been playing the bagpipes since the age of 12 and jumped at the chance to help form a new band in Qualicum Beach. In late 2013, she began meeting with MacLean and Paugh about forming a new group through the Legion. “There was a lot of interest among the (Legion) members themselves,” said Luck. “We had a lot of support. I remember during one general meeting, one person stood up and said, ‘I want to give $100 for the band to get kilts.’” See piperS, page A17
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Pub announces lineup change Ryder Hawkins Band steps in Saturday following original act’s cancellation The Shady Rest Pub has announced a change in this weekend’s musical lineup. The Ryder Hawkins Band will step up to the stage Saturday, Jan. 9, for a set of classic and other rock tunes from 7-11 p.m. The group replaces Vinyl Edge, which had pre-
viously been scheduled but was forced to cancel their appearance. The following Saturday will see an appearance by Kingmixers, followed by The Enablers Jan. 23 and Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners Jan. 30. Shady Rest is located at 3109 W. Island Hwy. in Qualicum Beach. For more info or to check out the lineup of events, call 250752-6133 or visit www.shadyrest.ca. — Submitted by Shady Rest Pub
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“There were a couple of instances where that happened,” MacLean added. “At last year’s Robbie Burns dinner one of our members stood up and said, ‘I’m gonna donate $100.’ Then other people started standing up and within a halfhour we had $900-plus. It wasn’t planned; it just sort of happened.” What the fledgling band still needed, however, was members. But, to paraphrase the cult baseball film Field of Dreams, once they built it, the players came. “(Recruiting) was definitely not the easiest thing,” Luck said with a laugh. “At first, we were wondering where we could look. But you get to know people in the piping community, and those people know other people. There are people who have retired and moved to Parksville Qualicum who used to play. As we got established and practising, they’ve jumped right in.” Luck, who was rewarded for her efforts in forming the band with a popular election to the rank of pipe major, is proud of the group’s makeup. Members come from throughout the mid-Island area, as well as from Port Alberni and Nanaimo. The age range is from 70 years down to seven-year-old
drummer Anna McCool, daughter of band member Samantha McCool. And the pipe band boasts essentially 50/50 gender parity. “We like to have fun, but we also want to sound good,” said Luck. “Because of that, I think we have a real tight-knit group. There are a lot of different personalities and backgrounds, but it all works.” And, since its debut at the 2014 Levée, the performance opportunities have piled up. The pipe band is a mainstay at Legion functions including Canada Day, Remembrance Day and the upcoming Robbie Burns haggis dinner, scheduled for Jan. 30. It’s members have also played during Family Day, Qualicum Beach’s Christmas Light-Up Night and the Boomer’s Legacy cycling ride. “We’re delighted where we’re at right now,” said MacLean, who started as a liaison between the band and Legion and who remains on the band’s executive despite not playing in the group. “Basically, it’s our (Legion) band. They return the favour, too; they’re good PR for our branch. “Just to stand in the hall when they’re playing and to see the response of the audience is so satisfying.”
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The Qualicum Beach Garden Club will host its January meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12, with guest speaker Derrick Grimmer discussing Developing a Wildlife Friendly Garden. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. New members and guests are welcome. For more info, call Diana English at 250-390-3350.
Nanoose Bay finds way to Easy Street dley’s silky smooth vocals and Devindisch’s comedic approach to serving as master of ceremonies while accompanying on upright bass and harmony. The event is open to all ages and there is no cover charge. For more info or to check out the full lineup of entertainment at Smoke ‘N Water, call 250-468-7192 or visit www.smokenwater. com. — Submitted by Smoke ‘N Water
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Nanoose Bay is still home to one of the most expensive properties on Vancouver Island according to the 2015 B.C. Assessment. At $10.24 million, 1365 Dorcas Point Road is the fourth-most-valuable residential property on the Island or Gulf Islands. The only properties in the region with a higher taxable value are a lavish Oak Bay mansion on its own peninsula, worth a couple million more, and two entire private Islands, including James Island, worth $51 million. Nanoose Bay and Qualicum Beach dominate the Island list if you leave out Greater Vic-
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JOYCE LUCILLE KILBURN Joyce Lucille Kilburn, of Qualicum Beach, peacefully passed away at home on December 26th, 2015 and is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Jim Kilburn. Lovingly remembered by her son, Rick Kilburn, brother Mel Madaski, and sister Francis Lorenz. Mom you will forever be in our hearts and shall be greatly missed!
WEBSTER, Louise Mary May 29, 1931 ~ January 1, 2016
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t is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mum. She died suddenly, surrounded by her loving family. Louise Mary Colquhoun was born in Trois Rivieres, Quebec on May 29, 1931. Louise trained as a registered nurse and graduated from the Montreal General Hospital in 1952. While working on the ward, she met her husband, Harry, while he was a medical intern. They were married in 1955 in Trois Rivieres, Quebec. They moved to Vancouver for one year prior to moving to Port Alberni in 1956 where they raised their four children and enjoyed 34 active years there. Louise enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was involved with the Kinsmen Club and she enjoyed volunteering at the West Coast General Hospital Auxilary. Louise and Harry moved to Nanoose Bay in 1991, where she enjoyed gardening, travelling and spending time at their beloved cottage. Louise’s number one priority was her family. She will be greatly missed by her four children. Patti Butler (Len), Lynn Donn (Maurice), John Webster (Susan), Margie Radigan (Greg). Predeceased by her loving husband, Harry on December 24, 2010, Louise also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Sarah Fitton (Will), Jamie Mogerman (Ian), Jessica McLaren (Shea), Graeme Donn, Cameron Donn, Maxwell Webster, Riley Webster, Laura Bickerton (Gerry), Megan Clarke (Spencer). Louise also leaves behind two beautiful great grandchildren, Olivia Fitton and Rylan Bickerton, who adored their GG. Our mother was well loved for her generous and social nature. She will be forever missed. Louise’s Service will be held at Yates Funeral Home. 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville BC. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Alana Blanche Carr Feb. 18, 1950 - Dec. 18, 2015
Blanche passed away unexpectedly but peacefully. She was raised in Port Alberni, BC and relocated to Qualicum Beach in 1977. Blanche worked for School District 69 until she retired in June 2015. She enjoyed nature, family and friends and a good book. She will forever be remembered by her four children, eight grandchildren and three brothers. Blanche now rests in the arms of family and friends. There will be no funeral service at Blanche’s request. A celebration of life will be held Sat. January 9, 2016 from 1 to 3 pm at 625 Redwood Drive, Qualicum Beach. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ALS Society of BC.
HELEN MARY BOWLES (Anderson) Nov 1, 1928 - Dec 30, 2015
Mom passed peacefully at Qualicum Manor with family by her side. She was predeceased by her Husband Ron, her Son Bradley and Grandson Sean. Mom is survived by her Children Wayne (Holly), Calvin (Ceri), Roneen (Jack), Trevor (Lisa), 9 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Mom grew up in Nelson, BC where she met and married Dad in 1950. They moved to Squamish the same year and started their family. In 1958 Mom & Dad moved to West Vancouver and raised their family and resided there until they retired and moved to Qualicum Beach in 1993. Mom was a devoted Mother. She was a self taught gourmet cook and was very creative at feeding the many Family and Friends that often came through our home. Mom was a woman ahead of her time in nutrition and healthy living. We were eating organic vegetables before most people had even heard of them! "The Look" was another specialty of Mom's which generally kept us all in line. Nanny was very much loved by all her Grandchildren who she loved so much in return and gave countless hours of fun and play. Our Mom had a feisty spirit coupled with a wonderful sense of humour which made her loved by all. She will be greatly missed, never forgotten for all she taught and gave to us and will be loved and remain in all our hearts forever. Our sincere Thank You to all the Staff at Qualicum Manor for their wonderful and compassionate care of our Mom.
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Garry Wayne EDMUNDS June 22, 1938 – December 25, 2015 With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Garry Wayne Edmunds. Garry passed away peacefully with his wife of 30 years, Shirley, by his side. They enjoyed many wonderful years together and he was happiest in his home on the island with Shirley who was the light of his life. His memory will live on and be forever cherished. Garry was involved in the optical business for over 50 years. He began his optical career training with American Optical in 1955 in Brandon MB. He then moved to Calgary and opened two optical labs – NuView and NuLite. He opened a third lab in Edmonton called NuCite. In 1980, he semi-retired and moved to Parksville BC then in 1981, he established Island Optical Laboratories. In 1997, Garry won the Men’s Championship Golf Tournament at Glengarry Golf Course (now Pheasant Glen). He then decided to fully retire in 2004 and pursued his great passion for golf, fishing, golf, gardening, and golf. Garry’s passion for gardening included bonsai and tending to his putting green in his backyard. He was an avid pool player at the local legion and he enjoyed spending his time with Shirley in Palm Springs. He is survived by his children, Dale (Maxine), Kevin, Brent, Karen (Allen), Cathy (Kai), grandchildren Jonah, Max, Kerri-Anne, Svenya; brother, Gordon (Lillian); and many close relatives and great friends. We will so miss his sense of humour and great stories. Garry was a man with a kind heart and compassion for others. He is now at peace. A Celebration of Garry’s life will be held at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville BC at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 14, 2016. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Oceanside Hospice in Qualicum Beach BC.
“Your love will remain in my heart forever until we meet again my sweet” To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Do you have local sports news? contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter email: sports@pqbnews.com phone: 250-951-3809
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Whalers facing tough NDSS team The Ballenas Secondary senior boys team coach calling this an important game T yson Taylor
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The Ballenas Whalers senior boys basketball team are back on the hardwood this week, with a game on tonight in Nanaimo to kick off a busy week. The Whalers will look for a win against the honourably-mentioned-ranked NDSS Islanders. The Whalers themselves have been ranked in The Province’s Big 10 rankings at the Triple A level. “They’re one of the teams we need to beat,” head coach Kevin McMillen said. “It’s an important game for us, no doubt, we need to beat them to get through our big tournaments at the end of the season. We’re right there; it’s just a matter of getting over the hump for us. It’ll be a tight, defensive battle, NDSS doesn’t give up a lot of points against teams so it’s going to be a battle.” McMillen knows his team is more than capable of playing a solid game and beating a team like the Islanders and he’ll need
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Jacob LaRocque-Wall and the Ballenas Whalers look for wins in Nanaimo tonight and Port Alberni this weekend.
to see that effort from his players. “They’ve got it in them,” he
said. “We’ve had some guys really step up for us at different
points in games so they’ve seen it too, they know who’s capable of what. But my hope is that they can bring it all together as a team, if they can do that there’s no telling what this group of players can do.” McMillen expects solid efforts from the likes of Aaron Paetkau and Liviano Canil, who present match-up problems for opposing teams, but it’s the players who nobody expects to perform well that he’s most excited about. “We have a good number that can do it,” McMillen said. “One of the biggest examples is Jacob LaRocque-Wall, he’s one of our smallest players on the team and he plays like an absolute beast. In the game against KSS, he went out there and brought down rebounds, played fantastic defensively and was a game changer without even scoring the ball on offense. It’s efforts like those that we need to see more of, guys who can do things without having the ball. Jacob
has been great with that so far this season, and he can score the ball too, don’t get me wrong, but being able to make a difference in a game defensively, that’s a huge deal.” This weekend the Whalers will be in Port Alberni for the 61st installment of the Totem Tournament. Rich in history, the Whalers will look for success in the tournament that McMillen has been part of as a coach and a player. In his time as a senior at Alberni District Secondary School, McMillen’s team took on two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash and the St. Michael’s University School Blue Devils. “Just the history alone is amazing,” McMillen said. “I’ve come close to winning it twice as a player and once as a coach, so to be able to win that tournament would be a dream come true. But we’ll enjoy ourselves there for sure, it’s always a good, competitive tournament and we’re going to be excited about it after that NDSS game.”
OCEAnSIdE MInOr HOCKEy
Three local teams end year with gold medals T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com
It was a great weekend all around for Oceanside Minor Hockey, as the Oceanside Knights, Oceanside atom and peewee girls all earned gold medals. The Knights (atom) were able to get past the Campbell River Inferno (32), the Nanaimo Wolverines (11-2) and the Nanaimo Flyers (7-3) in the first day of the Nanaimo Atomic ICE Tournament. On day two, the Knights tied Kerry Park (4-4) but would
advance to the finals on points. After an unbeaten weekend the Knights beat Langley 10-6 for gold. In Saanich, the Oceanside Icebreakers female hockey teams were in action at both the atom and peewee level. Both teams reached the finals unbeaten in their final tournaments of the year and brought home gold. The Atom Icebreakers beat Sooke 5-0, while the Peewee Icebreakers beat Victoria in a tight, 3-2 final. See photoS, page A28
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The Oceanside Icebreakers peewee girls earned gold in Saanich to finish off 2015.
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As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. μ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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The concept of driving on ice has taken on a completely new meaning for Lexus, which has crafted the world’s first set of working wheels and tires made from solid ice. Lexus commissioned a team of ice sculpture specialists to explore how ice could be used in place of conventional alloy metal and rubber. Keith Morgan After three months’ research, design keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca and testing, the finished wheels were fitted to a Lexus NX for the ultimate ice drive. The car itself was deep-frozen, stored for five days at -30°C (it started first time) before being driven off down a road in London, England. The addition of in-wheel LED lighting added an extra dramatic dimen-
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sion to the styling of the NX. The project was undertaken by Hamilton Ice Sculptors, a London-based business established for more than 35 years with world-leading experience in producing innovative and large-scale works. For the Lexus commission – the first of its kind – genuine NX wheels and tyres were laser scanned and replicated using computer design and numerical control techniques. The result was an unprecedented fusing of art and engineering. Four sculptors worked for 36 hours to produce each wheel. The millimetre-perfect finish was achieved with handcrafting, using Japanese steel chisels and shaping tools. Even the tread patterns on the tyres were faithfully reproduced. The ice was made from softened water taken from a moving flow to ensure it was perfectly clear when taken from the freezer. Acrylic inserts were added to ensure the wheels could take the load of the NX. The films can be watched on the Lexus UK YouTube channel:
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Eric’s Pick
Dennis P’s Pick
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dennisp@joecunninghamford.com
2015 FORD FUSION
2013 FORD F-150 PLATINUM
SE HYBRID
Save on fuel & look stylish! No accidents, 1 owner, bought right here at JC Ford!
Wow! Like new, loaded with tons of features! 61,535 kms. Stock # 15334A
10,400 kms. Stock # 15303A
Market Price
27,360
$
Super Crew 4x4
147 Bi-Weekly
$
Market Price
Alma’s Pick
43,201 $233 Bi-Weekly
$
Glen’s Pick
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glen@joecunninghamford.com
2011 FORD EXPLORER
2012 DODGE JOURNEY
LIMITED 4x4
7 passenger island SUV loaded with white/ black leather, including navigation 51,319 kms. Stock # 15345A
Market Price
32,678
$
RT AWD
A nice one owner SUV that’s loaded with all the options! Comes with summer & winter tires! 36,988 kms. Stock # 15335A
177 Bi-Weekly
$
Market Price
Robb’s Pick
21,876
$
Dennis M’s Pick
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dennism@joecunninghamford.com
2012 JEEP SAHARA HARD
2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
4x4
TOP 4x4
Locally owned and well maintained Jeep with a fuel efficient yet powerful 3.6L V6. 40,808 kms. Stock # 15316B
Market Price
29,795
$
Ask about our
118 Bi-Weekly
$
1 owner local island car with 4.0L V6 and drives as great as it looks! 130,881 kms. Stock # 15186B
161 Bi-Weekly
$
Live Market Pricing
Market Price
19,996
$
115 Bi-Weekly
$
Live Market Pricing provides realistic competitive prices on all our pre-owned vehicles, all the time. This allows us to price our cars fairly within our market while passing on the savings to you.
Technology Meets Common Sense Pre-owned Live Market Pricing is achieved by polling over 20,000 pre-owned websites every hour to ensure that every single customer receives real-time value pricing on every pre-owned vehicle we sell. Customers search the internet for the most competitive, best value prices and that’s what we provide everyday.
Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #15345A - 84 mo - $32,074.23, Stock #15186B - 60 mo - $19,354.92, Stock #15335A - 84 mo - $21,471.81, Stock #15316B - 84 mo - $29,244.50, Stock #15334A - 84 mo - $42,402.81 and Stock #15303A - 84 mo - $28,453.39.
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410 East Island Hwy., Parksville • 250.248.2062 joecunninghamford.com • For Immediate Information Text: 250-240-0236. To find out about our Ford Community, check us out on Facebook.
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