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PROPOSED COAL MINE

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� e president of Compliance Energy says the company will re-submit its application for the Raven coal mine project by the end of March.

In May of 2013, the B.C. Environmental As-sessment O� ce (EAO) rejected the application for the proposed mine near Buckley Bay, less than 50 kilomteres from downtown Qualicum Beach, saying “the application does not contain the required information and (the EAO) has de-cided not to accept the application for detailed review.”

After that rejection, Compliance o� cials said they planned to re-submit the application with-in a couple of months. On Tuesday, Compliance CEO Stephen Ellis said that submission will be made by “the end of the � rst quarter” of 2104.

“It (getting the application re-submitted) is slower than I would have anticipated,” Ellis told � e NEWS. “But getting all the information re-quired by the government has taken some time.”

A large part of that process has been consul-tation with First Nations. Ellis said the company has now consulted 18 of the 20 groups the EAO required.

“� ere’s no real end to that consultation,” said Ellis. “You carry on with that.”

On its website (www.theravenproject.ca), the company says it expects to hire up to 200 workers during construction and create up to 350 full-time jobs. � e underground operation would be centred about � ve kilometres west of the Buckley Bay ferry terminal and the coal would be stored and shipped out of Port Al-berni.

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� e conversations surrounding the possible closure, amalgamation or re-con� guration of local schools is com-ing to a head.

� ere are two more public facility review meetings within the next cou-ple of weeks where information will be gathered to contribute to a draft report to be presented to the school board on � ursday, Jan. 23 by acting superin-tendent Rollie Koop.

Public meetings regarding district facilities have been going on for the past few months.

� e � nal facility review report will be presented to the board on Jan. 28, at which time trustees will vote on a mo-tion to act on the recommendations.

� e review is being done to assist the local school board in dealing with a $3.4 million budget de� cit over the next � ve years, a substantial underuti-lization of district schools, and a de-clining enrolment that isn’t expected to reverse for at least 10 years.

If the school board votes to accept recommendations, a 90-day public consultation period will begin.

� e next public meeting regard-

ing facilities will be tonight, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at Oceanside Middle School. � is is part of the Toward a Future for Schools Conversation series.

� e next one will be a public meet-ing at Springwood Middle School on Wednesday. Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. � e Jan. 23 presentation of the draft report will take place at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre in � e Forum at 7 p.m. and the Jan. 28 � nal report will be presented at the same place during a regular school board meeting.

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Nationwide ban went into effect on New Year’s DayAUREN [email protected]

Incandescent light bulbs are still available in many local stores, but not for long.

A long discussed federal ban on inefficient light bulbs went into effect across the country Jan. 1, favouring more efficient and expensive alternatives like light emitting diodes (LED) or compact fluorescent (CFL).

The ban on incandescent, or standard in-door bulbs, had been proposed by the federal government in 2007 and was set to start in 2012 but was postponed due to consumer concerns

about cost and disposal.Partly due to those concerns halogen bulbs

will be exempt from the ban for now, but rules or systems to recycle the toxic mercury in CFL bulbs is still in the works.

While fluorescent bulbs contain about five milligrams of mercury — less than in a watch battery, according to Natural Resources Cana-da — Health Canada recommends that items containing mercury be treated as hazardous waste.

The phase out of incandescent bulbs starts now with 75 and 100-watt bulbs, with 40- and 60-watt versions to follow at the end of the year. The bulbs can still be shipped and sold, as long as they were produced before the phase-out date.

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Quality Foods in parksville, like many stores in the area, still has incandescent bulbs for sale, as employee Doreen Evans points out above, but people will have to transition to alternatives like the CFLs she holds in her right hand.

A caption under a photo of an upside-down vehicle we published on page A7 of the Jan. 7 edition included some erroneous informa-tion. We apologize for the error and what follows below is the cor-rected version, as supplied by the Oceanside RCMP.

On Monday at 11 a.m., the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department, B.C. Ambulance Services and the Oceanside RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 19A in front of the Tim Horton’s restaurant. A Dodge van being driven by a 56-year-old Parksville man pulled out of the Tim Horton’s parking lot directly in front of a Chev-rolet being driven by a 39-year-old Parksville, man who was travelling south on the highway. The van travelled across the highway after the impact and rolled on its roof, coming to a final rest in a parking lot.

The driver of the van and his female passenger, a 65-year-old Parksville woman, had minor injuries and were transported by am-bulance to Nanaimo General Hospital. The van driver showed signs of alcohol impairment and refused an RCMP officer’s demand for a breath sample. This resulted in the driver receiving an Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition (IRP) and a subsequent vehicle im-poundment.

The driver of the car was uninjured in the collision.— NEWS Staff


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Jan Neuspiel, VIAC forecaster, said by e-mail that people who want to see snow can “hike up above the tree line and into the alpine and they would find the snow,” and he added “they would also find an avalanche hazard up in the alpine despite appearances lower down. The avalanche hazard ratings in the alpine on the Island have ris-

en to ‘considerable,’ meaning both natural and hu-man triggered avalanches are possible, on several occasions already this winter,” he said. Neuspiel said that while an early winter season lack of snow is usually due to warm temperatures, this winter’s lack of snow is mostly due to a lack of moisture. He said the low precipitation lower down where most people spend most of their time makes it harder to keep the public informed of the avalanche dangers and makes VIAC’s publicly available avalanche warning systems more important.

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Keynote speakers and 70 vendors part of the eventCANDACE WU [email protected]

Qualicum Beach’s Seedy Saturday event is gearing up to kick off the garden season — and they’ll be the first in B.C. to do so.

The event takes place all across Canada, the U.S. and England, however, Qualicum Beach boasts being “the first one of the year” accord-ing to committee member Sandy Glazier.

“Because of our mild climate we’re able to have our event quite early,” she said.

On Feb. 1 the 12th annual campaign to healthy eating will host 70 vendors and three key note speakers.

Last year, Glazier said more than 2,400 people came out to enjoy the festivities of Seedy Saturday.

“We’re promoting how you can grow your own produce in the most nutritional way,” she said. “We’re trying to keep up the tradition of growing good food.”

Glazier said Seedy Saturday is a movement where people from all around the province come to swap seeds, buy organic produce and meats and educate themselves on the topic of health and nutrition.

“It’s an important event because we look at the fear of genetically modified seeds,” said

Glazier, adding that the event is not political but educational. “It’s really fun. If you’re a gar-dener you can buy or swap seeds, or buy plants that are already started. There’s a lot of interest-ing things to see.”

Milner Gardens’ Shoots with Roots program will also be on site, educating kids about flora and fauna.

Glazier said the three keynote speakers — Kathleen Millan, Zeena Halmeer and Kathy Claxton — are highly knowledgable about their trade and will discuss a variety of topics.

Millan, an instructor of organic master gar-deners, will be talking about using the brix test to measure the nutritional value of your food

and soil; Halmeer, who was voted a “female food hero” by Oxfam Canada will be dis-cussing genetically engineered food; and Claxton, a local vet-eran gardener, will be speak-ing about how to grow toma-toes in the less-than-agreeable conditions of the Island.

Additionally, volunteers will be selling raf-fle tickets outside Qualicum Foods on Jan. 25. Winners will be announced at the event.

The 11-member Seedy Saturday commit-tee has been working tirelessly since Sep-tember planning and organizing. The actual event will be ran by more than 80 volunteers recruited from the community and local gar-den clubs.

Come check out Seedy Saturday on Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Admission is by donation.

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region

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While Parksville Qualicum Beach residents mourn the death of six-year-old Ashley, his grieving aunt, Rebecca Coldwell, said her family is taken aback by the “outstanding” show of community support.

Ashley died late Christmas night. He mentioned having a headache before his mother, Becky Morton, tucked him into bed at his grand-mother’s Nanaimo home. He said it was “the best Christmas ever.”

An hour later, a parents worst nightmare became a reality. Morton found her son out cold. Despite at-tempting CPR for over an hour on and being rushed by ambulance to the hospital, Ashley was pronounced

dead in the early hours of Dec. 26.

According to Coldwell, the B.C. Coroners Service found swelling in Ashley’s brain cit-ing the potential for a viral infection.

The family is patiently waiting for more information.

In the face of such misfortune, the community of Parksville Qualicum Beach rallied together to provide support.

“It’s a nice feeling at a bad time,” said Coldwell, who said she was as-tounded by the three local fundrais-ers organized at a moment’s notice for her family.

“The Rod and Gun, the Upper Deck Sports Bar and the Frontiersman Bar and Grill all hosted events raising close to $15,000,” said Coldwell. “And Yates Funeral Service waved the cost of the service.”

Both parents grew up in the Parks-ville Qualicum Beach area and have made a lot of connections.

“Darren and Becky, Ashley’s par-ents, are really great people,” said Coldwell. “It’s unfortunate that trage-dy brings people together, but the sil-ver lining is the outpour of care from the community.”

And support is coming in from all directions, including the Lower Mainland.

“Ashley was an avid Canucks fan,” explained Coldwell, fighting back tears. “So we all decided to wear Canucks jer-seys for the service to honor him.”

However, Coldwell said Ashley’s grandparents had a nearly impos-sible time finding jerseys, as most stores were sold out after the busy Christmas season.

The grandparents trolled the inter-net, asked collectors and visited stores for two days straight to no avail. As a last resort, Ashely’s grandmother sent a Facebook message through the Ca-

nucks fan page explaining their story and attaching a photo of Ashley at the Canucks fan zone in downtown Van-couver, face painted with blue stripes.

Coldwell said a few days later, Ash-ley’s grandparents received an e-mail from Wynn Moody, the manager of sales and service for Canucks Sports and Entertainment, which read:

“Just wanted you to know that the jerseys will be FedEx’ed to you tomor-row morning. You should receive it within two business days. We were so touched by your e-mail and as soon as I opened the photo, I broke into tears. I recognized Ashley and his father. I remember seeing them in the store

and admiring his team color whiskers. My heart goes out to your family. Our team is so lucky to have your support. Please let us take care of these jerseys. They will come to you at no charge. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of Ashley’s celebration of life. I hope that this will help you honor his mem-ory. Please let me know if there is any-thing else that we can help with. Our deepest condolences for your loss.”

The celebration of life for Ash-ley Coldwell was held Wednesday at Yates Funeral Service. Family and friends wore Canucks jerseys to hon-or of one of their greatest fans, whose life was taken far too early.

Saying good-bye to AshleyLocal businesses and residents rallied to help the family of Ashley Coldwell, the six-year-old who died suddenly Christmas Day. The Vancouver Canucks donated jerseys so people could wear the colours of Ashley’s favourite team at the service on Wednesday at Yates Funeral Home in Parksville

COMMUNITY RALLIES AS IT MOURNS

CANDACE WU PHOTO

In an effort to honor the life of a young Canucks fan, family and friends dressed in Canucks jerseys Wednesday after-noon in Parksville to celebrate the life of six-year-old Ashley Coldwell, who died Christmas Day.

It’s unfortunate that tragedy brings people together but the silver

lining is the outpour of care from the community

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Watch for Grade 12 Ballenas students going door-to-door in the entire region on SaturdayCANDACE WU [email protected]

The Ballenas Dry Grad committee wants your old bottles and cans.

“Basically we’ll take anything you can get a deposit on,” said dry grad organizer and parent Deena Dunlop.

This Saturday, Jan. 11, the graduating class of Ballenas Secondary School will be canvassing the entire Parksville Qualicum

Beach area from Nanoose Bay all the way out to the end of Qualicum Beach from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additionally, students will be sorting the re-cyclables at the school parking lot, where they will also accept donations.

“In previous years, the bottle drive has raised anywhere from $750 to $1,500,” said Dunlop.

“We’re hoping to do the same this week-end.”

Dunlop added that most of the 190-student graduating class and their parents are expected to come out and help with the bottle drive.

“We’re really hoping that we can count on the support of the community, which has been so lovely in the past,” said Dunlop.

Opponent not convincedCompliance has said three trucks an hour, 24

hours a day, will carry the coal from the mine to Port Alberni.

“The benefits to the economy of the area are tremendous,” said Ellis. “And I think one of the biggest fears for Parksville and Qualicum Beach was trains (being) re-in-troduced and that’s not going to happen because we will truck our coal.”

Ellis also said he met infor-mally late last year with Parks-ville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell and B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak.

“I thought Mary Polak came across as very well informed,” said Ellis.

One of the leaders of those opposed to the project, John Snyder of Coal Watch, said Tuesday he’s not convinced the company is going to re-submit an application to the

EAO.“Talk is cheap,” said Snyder.

“I will believe it when I see it. They keep saying they will re-submit — we will see what transpires.”

Snyder also said he still doesn’t believe the people of the region want to see the coal

mine opened.“Nothing has changed as far as the lack of

support in the community for this project,” said Snyder.

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has changed as far as the lack of support in the

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The Ballenas Dry Grad committee wants your old bottles and cans.

“Basically we’ll take anything you can get a deposit on,” said dry grad organizer and parent Deena Dunlop.

This Saturday, Jan. 11, the graduating class of Ballenas Secondary School will be canvassing the entire Parksville Qualicum

Beach area from Nanoose Bay all the way out to the end of Qualicum Beach from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additionally, students will be sorting the re-cyclables at the school parking lot, where they will also accept donations.

“In previous years, the bottle drive has raised anywhere from $750 to $1,500,” said Dunlop.

“We’re hoping to do the same this week-end.”

Dunlop added that most of the 190-student graduating class and their parents are expected to come out and help with the bottle drive.

“We’re really hoping that we can count on the support of the community, which has been so lovely in the past,” said Dunlop.

Opponent not convincedCompliance has said three trucks an hour, 24

hours a day, will carry the coal from the mine to Port Alberni.

“The benefits to the economy of the area are tremendous,” said Ellis. “And I think one of the biggest fears for Parksville and Qualicum Beach was trains (being) re-in-troduced and that’s not going to happen because we will truck our coal.”

Ellis also said he met infor-mally late last year with Parks-ville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell and B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak.

“I thought Mary Polak came across as very well informed,” said Ellis.

One of the leaders of those opposed to the project, John Snyder of Coal Watch, said Tuesday he’s not convinced the company is going to re-submit an application to the

EAO.“Talk is cheap,” said Snyder.

“I will believe it when I see it. They keep saying they will re-submit — we will see what transpires.”

Snyder also said he still doesn’t believe the people of the region want to see the coal

mine opened.“Nothing has changed as far as the lack of

support in the community for this project,” said Snyder.

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2013-14 EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL REGISTRATION

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Board Policy 5076 “Students wishing to register for Kindergarten in the Early Immersion Program, Excerpt: who have a sibling already in the program, will be given preference for placement. Such preference is conditional upon registering prior to the district’s announced date for regular “K” registration.”

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The not-so-handy man on buildingRecalling tales of construction and tough love from my father

I hate sitcoms where stupid dads constantly mess up. My father wasn’t like that. He was an expert at fixing things around the house. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do.

When my brother Jay turned nine he start-ed helping. Jay was a natural with hammers, saws and drills. Within a few years he got to use all of dad’s power tools. When I reached my ninth birthday I figured it would be my turn. I’d be another Mr. Fixit. Dad had different ideas. “Marsha, that boy is a complete klutz. No way that he’s helping me,” he said.

“But Hank, he wants to help,” my mother replied, in my defense.

“Okay, but he’s not touching any of my tools,” he said.

The big day arrived and I pre-sented myself ready for duty. Dad and Jay were busy putting a new gate in the fence. There was a pile of 2x4’s, fence posts, screws, ex-tension cords and shiny new tools sitting on the patio. That’s where Jay and dad would be working. About 20 feet away there was an-other pile. Dad took me over there.

“Here’s something for you to work with,” he said.

“How come my hammer doesn’t have a han-dle?” I asked.

“You have to walk before you run,” he said. I surveyed my construction cache only to

find that it contained just one small warped piece of wood, three badly bent rusty nails, a tiny plastic coping saw for ages six and up and the aforementioned hammer sans handle.

“But Dad, what am I supposed to do with this?” I asked.

“Build a birdhouse. When that’s done you can help Jay and I.”

Needless to say even Mr. Fixit couldn’t have done that. And he was on the CBC!

I pretty much gave up on construction spend-ing my time as dad’s gofer. The next summer Jay took pity on me and said, “Let’s build a garden

shed. It’ll be a big surprise for mom. And I’ll let you help. You can nail the plywood on to the run-ners when we install the floor.” Jay started the foundation behind a brick wall under a willow tree at the very back of the yard so dad wouldn’t see it. We made a great start when on Saturday afternoon, to our horror, our elderly neighbor Mr. Chambers dropped by. If there were Olym-pic medals for meddling he’d have won the gold. No doubt he was curious about the hammering he heard when dad was at work. He walked into the backyard and then headed straight for the willow tree with dad, Jay and I in tow.

He leaned over the brick wall and said, “Yes sir, I knew you boys were building something

back here. Of course, there’s an art to building. I can tell you stories.”

He did tell us stories — lots of them. Ad nauseam. Even the dog slunk away. But the cat was out of the bag. After Mr. Chambers left, dad in-spected Jay’s work.

“Not bad. But who nailed down the floor. It’s terrible,” he commented.

Jay and I said nothing but every-one knew the answer. So Jay and Dad finished the job and I got demoted back to gofer. Over the years I have

managed to learn a little bit about construction. I’m proud to say that I can hammer a nail rea-sonably straight, install tiles and even do pretty good drywall. But I’m still a technical incompe-tent. A few years back I moved into an old house and was flummoxed by the plumbing. By the time Jay popped over to have a look, I’d already spent an hour looking under the kitchen sink. “Jay, I think my plumbing is rusty and old!”

“Been talking to your urologist again?” he re-plied with a grin. “They have pills for that now.”

“Shut up,” I replied cleverly. I guess that’s why I hate family sitcoms. In-

variably the stupid dad does a home repair and makes a mess and everyone laughs. The sad part is that the idiot dad still does a better job than I ever could. So, don’t call me Mr. Fixit.

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Our new favourite guy, at least this week, is Jamie Benn, our very own member of the Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team.

OK, he’s from Victoria, but close enough.

Dan Hamhuis of Smithers, Penticton’s Duncan Keith, Shea Weber of Sicamous and the pride of Anahim Lake, Carey Price, are near the top of our list, too.

� ere are so many Olympics haters out there, but we ask for a pass today from them, despite their hard-to-ar-gue-against points related to the ridiculous cost of stag-ing an Olympics and how that money could be better spent.

� e men on our Olympic hockey team don’t need any money — they are all wealthy NHLers. And this is about hockey, our national passion, so spare us, at least for a day, the Bread Not Circuses argument.

Lest you believe hockey is irrelevant or a trivial pur-suit and unimportant to the grand scheme of things, we ask you to consider some numbers and how they show the togetherness of a nation, which can’t be a bad thing.

More than 16.6 million people in this country watched the 2010 Olympic men’s hockey � nal, making it the most watched television broadcast in Canadian history. Even a regular season game a week ago — al-beit outdoors in front of 105,000 spectators — drew an audience of 3.57 million viewers in Canada.

David Suzuki could only dream of those kind of num-bers, but in this country, that’s just the nature of things.

Our men’s hockey team will be hard-pressed to re-peat as gold medalists, with these Games in Russia on the bigger ice surface and our recent history of � ops outside of North America. However, we like our chanc-es.

We will also be keeping tabs on the speed skating oval in Sochi, where the Canadian team has a Qualicum Beach connection — William Dutton.

It just can’t be wrong to cheer for our athletes, these fellow British Columbians who have worked so hard since they were youngsters to reach this stage.

Go Jamie Benn! Go Canada Go!— Editorial by John Harding

commentaryHockey will bring us together

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berni-Pacific MLA Scott Fraser (‘Need ferry plan’). I find it interesting that Fraser insists on ferry fare increases being the result of “even higher corporate pay structures” while never telling us how much money this exec-utive pay is costing BC Ferries.

For fiscal 2013 “director and key execu-tive compensation” amounted to $2 million.

Dividing by total vehicles this works out to 26 cents per vehicle for the year.

Dividing by total sailings it works out to $11 per sailing for 2013.

If only we had a useful denominator with which we could divide Fraser’s own salary and platinum pension plan.

Perhaps if we used letters to the editor as the metric we could get it down to mere thousands of dollars per letter?

JaSon mooREParksville

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Fellowship Baptist Church and congregation.Major Norman Hamelin of the Salvation

Army met with the organizers of the Bethle-hem Walk at the Baptist church Dec. 20. He was presented with a check for more than $19,000 that had been collected from the four-day event along with more than 1,500 pounds of food.

“What an incredible powerful and posi-tive way to share the true meaning of Christ-mas,” said Major Norm. The story told by the Bethlehem Walk volunteers brings hope and light into our fast-paced and sometimes dark world. It not only reaches those in and surrounding our district, but around the

globe as well. The Baptist Church is one of the valuable partners helping the Salvation Army to do what we do.

Also, it is with heart-felt gratitude that The Salvation Army extends thanks to its many donors in District 69: schools, fire-fighters, service clubs, grocery stores, event coordinators, businesses, residents and vol-unteers. Thank you for your time, your tal-ents, your food and, it goes without saying, your monetary donations. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thanks.

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thaNKs seCRet saNtaA big thank-you to ‘Secret Santa’ for the

Christmas stocking filled with many lovely things that was delivered to my home. Two years in a row a very kind lady brought these presents to me. Please know the kindness made all the difference for a nice Christmas.

ChaRlottE REDDEnQualicum Beach

beaCh DeVeloPMeNtParksville city council is being taught a

lesson: drag your feet on making the right decision long enough and the consequenc-es will rear its ugly head.

The Parksville Beach Resort lays vacant, boarded up and derelict. This former thriv-ing business is now a canker on the face of downtown. It is only a matter of time before the taggers with their bombs of spray paint defile the site with outrageous graffiti, or some mysterious spark ignites the tinder dry

buildings and razes the place to the ground.That it sits on prime beach front real es-

tate is obvious. The owner needs to be en-couraged by council to carry on with his in-tent to redevelop this space for the benefit of Parksville residents, not thrown stumbling blocks at every turn. Will 2014 be the year when city council makes the bold moves to get this once vital property back into being a solid contributor to the city tax base and a credit to the citizens of this fair city?

DuStY millERParksville

FliPPiNg oN seNateI was glad to read that editor John Hard-

ing (NDP pushes Liberals on Senate, Dec. 17 edition of The NEWS) agrees with the New Democrat position on abolishing the sen-ate. We have been pressing Premier Christy Clark to take a consistent position on senate reform since before she was premier.

I’m at a loss, however, to understand how Harding can credibly claim that we didn’t provide any examples of the ever-changing stance of the premier. In the same release that he quoted from, we cited 10 different po-sitions the premier or her key ministers have floated since Jan. 2011 — including three dif-ferent positions over two days. She’s called for caps on senators from other provinces, constitutional amendments, elected sena-tors in varying degrees and finally decided to punt the whole mess to the Supreme Court.

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or this…

In 2005 Pheasant Glen Golf Resort was given a zoning change, but THEY chose not to go forward with it - no one delayed or stopped them from building. It cost the Town of Qualicum Beach and Taxpayers a great deal of Time and Money. Now they’re back for yet another zoning change to build a high-end residential subdivision (if you’re to believe their financial projections), but first PGGR must change our Official Community Plan, the Growth Containment Boundary, the Regional Growth Strategy, and a binding Covenant they agreed to for Resort Housing only. PGGR’s plan for permanent expensive residences may provide short-term wages, taxes and a new Club House, but long-term will not attract young families, will not compensate for increased infrastructure costs, nor will it help the local economy, as this project will not increase Tourism spending. It will dramatically increase vehicular traffic (it’s a 45 minute walk into town), water consumption, police & fire protection and will put additional pressure on our demographically-challenged health care system.

Using what we consider to be mean-spirited bullying tactics (some vociferous golf members with personal agendas) a biased survey, high-priced legal and planning advice; and pitting Town Councilors against one another), PGGR has not provided one complete or current Development, Environmental or Landscaping plan, yet they want the Town to spend more Time & Money for another Zoning Change, based on what we believe to be unsubstantiated financial projections and 2 conceptual drawings!?! Understandably most Golf Clubs are going through tough times, but what business isn’t? There are 7 Golf Courses in the area in which the industry norm is 1 for a population of 25,000. Notwithstanding the aging demographics, why is it incumbent upon Qualicum Beach Taxpayers to bail out PGGR on what we consider to be a bad business decision? Self-serving, you bet! Now it’s up to you to decide what’s best for our community --- maintaining our natural green space, water resources, established boundaries & growth strategy, or being forced into a high-end, costly and extremely disruptive sub-division?

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lettersthankful for a ride when in-need

I’m truly blessed to live in a great community.

Early on a snow-covered morning late in December, I went out for my usual Friday run with a friend and I found myself slipping and falling into a ditch on Qualicum Road, in extreme pain. My friend flagged down a car and a very nice guy offered to drive me home.

There was no way I could walk, let alone run home. So a big thank-you goes out to the driver and his little dog for their kindness. I am so grateful.

Midge SMithQualicum Beach

raise your voicefor the province

Back in the day, when my wife and I were racking up 40 years of com-bined ocean-going merchant marine service between us, New Zealand was known for having a human population of three million along with 70 million sheep.

Presently their human population has risen to around 4.5 million, while the sheep population has declined to around 32 million. Still a whole lot of lamb chops, but we have recently wondered if a large number of those sheep have found their way to British Columbia, whose human population is coincidentally identical to New Zea-land’s.

Knowing the penchant that sheep and lambs have for blindly following the leader and for quietly being led to the slaughter, we now hear the con-stant bleating of two-legged B.C. sheep of a green-ish hue. The bleating is oc-curring in so many letters to the edi-tor, in blogs and in social media, with nauseating and erroneous repetition about “inevitable oil spills from tank-

ers plying our pristine, wind-swept coastline”, or words to that effect.

It only took a few environmentalists’ misperceptions about tanker safety to start the misinformation campaign ball rolling, and the aforementioned B.C. two-legged sheep simply flocked behind them. Would be nice if there were some facts to go along with the opinions of the two-legged bleaters; maybe they could start by consider-ing another country with a population size comparable to B.C. That would be Norway, where the very prosperous capitalist welfare state has trillions of dollars in the largest reserve per cap-ita in the world. About a third of the Nordic nation’s huge revenue comes from state involvement in a booming oil and gas industry, of course.

Let’s hope B.C.’s silent majority, many of them readers of The NEWS, will become more vocal, and support the Northern Gateway and LNG pipe-line proposals, before the poutine re-ally hits the fan.

Bernie SMithParksville

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This last week, we unfortunate-ly needed to make a visit to the new Oceanside Health Centre. Having heard negative reports, we were pleas-antly surprised that any “kinks” they may have had, have been completed resolved.

The service we received was cour-teous and very professional. Although we were processed within 15 minutes of our arrival, as our needs were not as urgent as others, we spent about two hours waiting to be treated.

How relieved we were that they treated the very sick, most likely con-tagious, people first, thereby not risk-ing their contaminating others as the waiting area was full.

As Oceanside residents, we are very thankful to have such a wonderful, spotless, health centre in our immedi-ate area.

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Re: the new Qualicum Beach fire hall being built on land designated as park.

As town engineer Bob Weir stated in the article on your front page Dec. 19: “we always knew we were going to use it for something.”

My problem with that is this. If that was the case, wasn’t the developer misinformed about the town’s inten-tions at that time?

There are several other issues with that statement.

What if the developer does not want a fire hall near his development and had the impression that parkland would instead be a welcome addition to his development.

How would the town react if a de-veloper obtains land and a permit for a retirement home and builds a big box store instead? Then he offers to donate another piece of land for a future re-tirement home and call it fair game.

I myself bought a property next door to the fire hall project thinking I’m the neighbour to park land. Now I’m looking at a cell phone tower, a concrete bunker and soon a fire hall as well.

Some things are just not right and I am very disappointed with the way the town staff has handled this. In my per-sonal view they mislead the develop-er, the people who bought the parcels, possibly the town council and certain-ly the public.

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As I was contemplating this article, I was thinking about the wise men in the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know why they traveled for many, many miles following the bright star in the sky? They traveled not in a fancy sports car, not over highways, there were no motels or rest stops, but they traveled for miles and miles on the back of a camel. This was a long journey searching for truth while following the bright star.

As I was thinking, I wondered, who might be the contemporary searchers of today. Who might be the ‘wise men’ of today? Maybe peo-ple who are hungry for truth, not satisfied with things of this world — position or possessions. Maybe you are very successful in life but feel that there is just one thing missing. Perhaps you feel just stuck in life with no hope of things ever changing.

I found a short story by Leo Tolstoy, which really helped me to understand the contemporary wise men. His short story is called, ‘Where Love Is, God Is’. The story is about a man named Martin who after losing his son to an illness,

gave way to despair so great and overwhelming, that he mur-mured against God. He wanted to die, he felt hopelessness for a number of years, he felt he had nothing to live for. One day an old man confronted Martin’s view of life. He said the reason Martin despaired was because Martin wanted to live

for his own happiness and to which Martin re-plied, “what else should one live for?” The old man answered, “For God”. “He gives you life and you must live for him.”

That quick response sounds so harsh to a man who is suffering from deep despair; but there is truth in those harsh words. Sometimes when we focus too much on negativity or loss, we cannot see the light and the love of God. The secret for finding the light and truth in our life, is to give what God has given to you already; for instance, if you have lost a child, you have so much experience of understanding the pain

and suffering endured. Go and help others who are in the same circumstance, and by giving, you will find the peace and love of God and experience the satisfaction of the awe and wonder of God’s mystery.

I hope as you journey through this year that you will find the star — the truth in your life, living for God.

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ENGLISHMAN RIVER WATERSHED PROTECTION

Lack of rain raises concernsGet some suggestions on how you can help at event Jan. 18 at PCCC

On Saturday, Jan. 18, members of the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat En-hancement Society (MVIHES) will be hosting a Stewardship Fair where pro-fessionals in fields such as fish moni-toring, water quality, flow monitoring and channel condition, etc. will pres-ent ways in which the community can get involved in protecting the health of the Englishman River watershed.

While the rest of Canada sits in a deep-freeze or is buried in snow, we here in the mid Island area have ex-perienced a winter that many of our friends and relatives living on the oth-er side of the Rockies can only dream about. Many of us see these mild and dry conditions as a blessing but really — we need to be concerned. The lack of rainfall during our normally wettest winter months will affect our natural systems that depend on this moisture for most of the year. This situation could add another impact on our watershed which has already experienced negative changes from human development that have altered the river‚s physical habitat conditions, the water flows, its chemis-try and fish populations. How can we, the community, work together to pro-tect this precious watershed?

Find some answers at the Steward-ship Fair. It will be held at the Parks-ville Community and Conference Cen-tre, Jan. 18 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Faye Smith, Project Coordinator with MVIHES, says “anyone with an in-terest in the Englishman River should attend these presentations and con-sider volunteering their time because it’s important that we look after our

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2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and functionCARMEL, CA: The Toyota Highlander is a perfect ex-ample of the trend towards crossovers away from traditional SUVs. Before its 2001 introduc-tion, the Toyota SUV of choice was the 4Runner, built off a pickup truck plat-form, providing ruggedness and versatility. Crossovers now accomplish the same versatility in terms of seating, cargo and all wheel drive capability but do so with a better on-road drive, thanks to a car-based platform. The first Highlander was rather small, about the same size as a compact crossover today.In 2008, its size was adjusted to make room for a standard third row of seats. Now the Highlander has grown again and is packed with more standard equipment and features.

Looks Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. The 2014 edition is 7.5cm longer (mostly in the rear seat and cargo area), 1.5cm wider and 3cm lower. The stance is wide and lower, making more of a visual impact. Combine this with a large grille borrowed from the Tundra pickup truck and the Highlander has a very rugged, yet polished, look that

makes it more North American looking.I believe that this is the best-looking Highlander to date and import buy-ers will take note and a few domestic intenders should too.

Inside The dash is much improved with more soft-touch materi-als and a large 6.1-inch screen in the centre of the dash on the base LE or an 8.0-inch screen on

all other models, makes operation easy. One problem is the angle of the screen is hard to see if there is any sunshine, the glare a bit more than I had anticipat-ed. Back up camera is standard.Below the screen and heat controls is a tray-like shelf that runs from the middle to the passenger side of the dash. This is a clever space to place your smartphone but also enable it to be plugged in. The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area in-side; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable. The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,

there is 100L of cargo space behind the third row of seats offering much better functionality. It has all the interior amenities that one expects in a modern three-row crossover, even a system that allows the driver’s voice to be amplified through the stereo for easier conversations with passengers in the very back, but there seems to be a lack of sophistication compared to its competition.

Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here. When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering. The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times

when it is truly needed helps improve fuel economy. The other part of the fuel economy story is the all-new 6-speed automatic. The official fuel rating for the most popular AWD model is 11.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, which is almost a full litre improvement in combined highway/city economy over the 2013 model. The rear suspension has been modified for a slightly more dynamic drive and improved ride. The steering is rather light and vague but the buyers of this type of product will appreciate the ease of use.

Verdict The Highlander is a functional vehicle for young buyers with kids and friends that need to get to practice and carry all the sports equipment that goes with it. Overall, a very good family cross-over that will get the job done every day.

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variety of high-powered cars. One of the most memorable trips I drove was the 585 kilometres between Munich and Berlin, which I covered in an Audi A6, with a 2.8-litre V6 generating 207 horsepower under the hood. Just like Van-couver, Munich is a thriving city and there’s congestion with a capital C even on the A9 autobahn. The queues continue even 30 kms outside of the city but it must be said that they move at a uniform speed of 100 km/h!To say there are no speed lim-its is inaccurate: I encountered city areas where the maxi-mum was 120 km/h overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. There are also restrictions in motorcycles, large trucks and cars towing trailers.What I find most interesting was the unwritten rule, which, while it can’t be enforced, if you disobey it and are involved in a collision it may cost you. Say what? – The advisory speed limit under this “rule” is 130 km/h, referred to in German as the Richt-geschwindigkeit. Smash up at

a higher speed and you could be found partially responsible due to “increased operating danger”.Within an hour, I was comfort-able with the car and itching to let it go. It seemed to be tugging to the right at one point but that was near the car’s birthplace at Ingolstadt. On the other hand, it could have been a crosswind.You can only pass another car in the left lane. The right lane is for slower vehicles so you risk a ticket if you pass on the right at any speed. That threat didn’t seem to worry too many in the approaches to the various urban areas along the way. As the traffic thinned, I wound up the A6 to 200 km/h for less than a minute and shortly after I managed to hit 220 km/h but that lasted all of 20 seconds. I managed to do 180 km/h for about three minutes before slowing to 140 for a sustained period of around 20 minutes. Europe is full and nowhere is that more evident than on the roads. I found 120 km/h was more easily

achieved for most of the jour-ney and seemed to be more typical a speed for most. From Munich city limits to Ber-lin it took me around 5 hours 30 minutes, which means I averaged about 105 km/h. Pretty good but not the 200 km/h many think you can do.There’s the reality check: Generally, I agree that some of our freeways could stand a slight increase in the posted

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The Crosstour was largely unchanged for the 2011 model year and other than the addition of a standard rearview camera, it was status quo again in 2012. For 2013, changes included a new lower-priced 4-cylilder edition and the V6 engine was coupled with a new 6-speed automatic transmission.Generally very good occupant protection ratings were marred by an IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) roof crush test, which simulates a

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A vehicle doesn’t have to be exorbitantly expensive, have mega horsepower or a fancy Italian badge on it to be fun to drive. In fact, a lot of people seem to agree with that statement too since there are a few pocket rockets available on the market that might not compete for the top power specs, but can certainly get the party started.

Ford Fiesta ST- $24,499If its exterior colour, say the one clad in Green Envy, doesn’t catch your eye, perhaps its exhaust note will. When you rev 1.6L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged, EcoBoost engine of the Fiesta ST, you’ll probably turn your head. Yes, it’s a subcompact but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re working through the gears of the 6-speed manual transmission. Ford’s newest mini powerhouse comes with a whopping 197 horsepower and 202 lb-ft of torque. It’s the same engine paired with the Focus ST, but in a smaller packaged. Its sport infused suspension, gear-box, phenomenal handling and host of creature comforts sound good to you, it’s even better to drive. You just might make your friends green with envy because you’re having so much fun behind the wheel.

Mazda3 Sport- starts at $15,995 For the 2014 model year, Mazda completely overhauls their number-one sell-ing sedan and hatchback: the 3. Expect more mature (but not dated) styling, a driver-focussed cabin and a host of technological gadgetry that makes staying “connected” behind the wheel more user friendly. Of course, without trying to take away focus from the act of driving. Among its tweaked features, you’ll find brand new interior and exterior styling along with the implementation of their high compression ratio en-gines, better known as SKYACTIV. Two engines and transmissions

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Kia Soul- starts at $16,995 Kia’s box-mobile continues to deliver strong sales despite angularly-shaped vehicles becoming a trend of the past. Why? Because it has personality. De-scribing it in one word, I’d say it’s funky. And now, the all-new soul is built on a bigger platform, increasing legroom up front and in the rear. It’s also quieter on the road when revving its 1.6L, 4-cyl-inder engine. There’s also a 2.0L 4-cylin-der available with 164 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.

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Layla Zoe jets off to new life GermanySinger recently filmed a music video in the area with Richard Boyce in relation to tanker trafficLISSA [email protected]

Layla Zoe’s music has been so popular in Europe that it no longer makes sense for her to live in Canada.

That’s why the former resident recent-ly packed up her Montreal apartment and headed home for the holidays. She visited friends and family locally and will now be heading off to her new home in Germany this week.

“I’ve been talking about it for several years and now is really the right time be-cause now it is really taking off, not just (in Germany) but in many countries in Europe.”

Zoe’s record label is located in Ger-many, Cable Car Records, and her main agent also resides there.

Last fall Zoe went on tour with her new album The Lily through Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France and said it was a very successful tour.

“We’ve had reviews from all over the world with the new record and it’s open-ing a lot of doors for us,” she said of her and her band.

Zoe’s last performance of 2013 had her returning to play the Women’s Blues Revue at Massey Hall in Toronto.

Towards the end of 2013 Zoe was also nominated as Female Vocalist of the Year with the Maple Blues Awards, dubbed Canada’s national blues awards program. The winner will be announced on Jan. 20 but Zoe will be crossing her fingers from Germany.

While Zoe was home in the area for the holidays she joined forces with local documentary filmmaker Richard Boyce for a new video that will be part of his Coastal Tarsands project.

Boyce filmed a music video of Zoe and her song called Our Native Land at Rath-trevor Beach featuring Zoe’s lyrics paired with music composed by local musician and sound engineer Chris Raines. The

music video will be released in conjunc-tion with Boyce’s project Coastal Tar-sands, documenting Enbridge Tanker Routes.

“I really wanted to do that because I spent every summer of my childhood at Long Beach and of course for me the West Coast is home,” she said.

Boyce is releasing a series of 10-min-ute video documentaries which are be-ing posted in chronological order on his website as they are produced. Boyce’s video featuring Zoe and Raines’ song will be released soon, Zoe said. Check for the video on Boyce’s website at www.coast-altarsands.ca and on Zoe’s website, listed below.

Zoe will be playing a few countries for the first time this year, including En-gland, the Netherlands and Austria. And she’ll finally have her chance to go to Disneyland, she said, playing Disneyland Paris this month.

Zoe said she may return to Canada if she’s booked again for the Montreal Jazz Festivals or other such events. Although she’s a bit nervous about her move to Germany, she’s made major moves be-fore, she said, and she’s excited about her musical prospects on that continent.

“My music is really something I’ve sacrificed a lot for and I’ll continue to go wherever it takes me and do whatever it takes to get my music out to as many people as I can,” she said.

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Former resident and singer Layla Zoe signs CD’s after a show during a recent tour in France. Zoe is moving to Germany this week to pursue her music career further.

New MAC exhibition features painting, fibre and photographyOpening reception takes place in Parksville Jan. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. where the public can mingle with the artists

Large and commanding pieces of artwork currently adorn the walls of the McMillan Arts Centre.

Gloria S. Daly is displaying her show Blanket State-ment: No Shame In Patches in the Oceanside Gallery. The work is based on healing and rejuvenation using recycled or reclaimed woolen blankets. From the MAC, Daly will take this show on the road to Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Ontario.

Deborah Sears will be displaying her series of paint-ings, The Primarys, in the Concert Gallery. She de-scribes her work as understated, suggesting rather than

pronouncing the social, contextual statements underly-ing them. Her limited palette combines the primary red, yellow and blue of childhood with the earthy sienna, ochre and umber of early civilizations.

Wayne Buhr will bring his photographic images Out of the Closet and into the Nemeth Gallery. Buhr has trav-elled extensively in search of the focus of his work and has “tried to capture those rare moments when light, form, geometry and emotions come together in a space of time and can be captured forever.”

As many of Daly and Sears pieces are large, the MAC

opened up space in the former Gift Shop area to accom-modate their smaller pieces. Much of the art on display by all of the artists will be for sale.

The three diverse shows will run to Feb. 1. The open-ing reception for this exhibition is on Friday, Jan. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. where the public will have an opportu-nity to meet the artists.

The MAC is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11:30 to 3:30 pm. For more information visit www.mcmilla-nartscentre.com or call 250-248-8185.

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A fine time for funk: Party orchestra band Five Alarm Funk will be rocking the Errington Hall this Saturday. The band was nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year’ at the 2013 Juno Awards and ‘Instrumental Recording of the Year’ at the 2013 Western Canada Music Awards. The 10-piece Vancouver-based band plays a mix of Afro-beats, funk, latin and hip among other genres. The show at the Errington Hall starts at 8 p.m. All tickets are $25 at this all-ages show, find them at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, the Errington Store and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. For music samples and more visit www.fivealarmfunk.com.

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Try hypnotherapy to achieve goalsA master hypnotherapist who’s

been featured on A-Channel, Voyager Magazine and elsewhere, is coming to Tigh-Na-Mara to host a workshop Jan. 18.

Jeannie Spencer is hosting an all-day New Year Personal Development Workshop at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville. The workshop, based on a popular series she recently hosted across Vancouver Island, promises to help participants unlock the power of their subconscious minds, get clear on what they most desire and ultimately achieve their goals.

Spencer, who lives in the Comox Valley, uses a combination of hypnosis, group work and individual exercises to help participants align mind, body and spirit and alter any negative or limiting behaviours.

Later this spring, Spencer expects to open the Canadian College of Ad-vanced Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy in Courtenay – the first of its kind north of

Nanaimo. The New Year Personal De-velopment Workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 18 and costs $150, which includes three hypnotherapy sessions, interactive exercises, a ses-

sion workbook, self-hypnosis CD and lunch.

To register, visit www.jeanniespen-cer.com or call 250-702-4769.

—Submitted by Ryan Parton/News Staff

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Island-based hypnotherapist Jeannie Spencer is bringing her popular New Year Personal Development Workshop to Parksville Jan. 18.

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marching into the new year: Smiles were everywhere during the annual Polar Beach Splash in Parksville on Jan. 1, where more than 300 people descended into the cold water. For more photos, visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/PQBNews.

Local children and teens are going to want to mark their calendars for these upcoming quirky recreation events.

Teens are invited to partake in games and mu-sic along with their swim every Friday at Raven-song Aquatic Centre in January. Youth ages 13 to 18 come join in on the fun from 7 to 9 p.m. for regular admission. On Jan. 18 teens can partake in the Teen Glow in the Dark Skate at Oceanside Arena for free, courtesy of the RDN Youth Recre-ation Strategic Plan. The skate takes place from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

The Tropical and Tasty Sno Cone Swim takes

place at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre Wednes-day Jan. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. complete with radio tunes and a sno cone machine. This takes place on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

A Pro D Day Swim Hawaiian Style will happen at Ravensong Jan.31 from 1 to 3 p.m. including hula hoops, limboing and surfing contests. There is a special rate admission of $1.50 for children and students and $3 for adults and seniors.

View programs and schedules at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation or call 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014.

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The last challenge was is in the style of such restaurant labels as “surf ‘n turf”, suggest rhyming words that describe a novel gustatory combina-tion and describe briefly. The winner is Beak ‘n Squeak – Chicken ‘n Baked Beans. Allan May, Qualicum Beach

Fare and Square – plain ravioli; Fowl and Bowel – chicken sausage; Salami Origami – edible art; Crock ‘n Roll – stew filled bread; Tree n’ Sea:

coconut encrusted halibut. Lea But-terfield, Palmdale

Meat ‘n Beat -- steak & scrambled eggs; Bird ‘n Curd -- quail and cottage cheese; Gosh ‘n Nosh -- a surpris-ing snack; Beak ‘n Reek -- duck with Limburger; Wings ’n’ Bings -- chick-en with cherry sauce. Cary Kinkead, Klamath Falls

Scarf ‘n Barf – eating junk food. Jo-hannes Hendrik

Fox ‘n Lox – Reynard stuffed with smoked salmon. Smelts ‘n Belts – fish with a chaser. Hog ‘n Grog – wie-ners in rum. Brew ‘n Moo – beer and

a very rare burger. Cheese ‘n Freeze – cheddar ice cream. Chew ‘n Moo – cookies and milk. Bird ‘n Curd – poulet et poutine. Audrey Rustling, Vancouver

The next challenge (#34) is to sug-gest legal problems that animals might run into. Examples are: Birds claim royalties for aerial photos; The Three Bears take Goldilocks to court for illegal home invasion; A wolf is sued after wearing sheep’s clothing. Send your entries to [email protected] with your name and town. Deadline is January 14 at noon.

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7. Cash machine

10. Removed from attendance

12. Old World buffalo

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30. 17th Greek letter

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32. Alliance between nations

35. Headquarters

36. Container weight adjustments

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40. Tributary of the Seine

41. Length x width

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44. A gratuity

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HOROSCOPESThe week of Jan. 9 -Jan. 16, 2014

ARIESThe best way to deal with problems on the work front is to pretend they don’t exist.

TAURUSFriends, colleagues and loved ones will go out of their way to assist you too.

GEMINIAt some point in the past you put yourself out for other people – now they are returning the favour.

CANCERStop trying to control each and every situation you fi nd yourself in and just let things happen. LEO Push yourself hard if you must but give yourself plenty of rest as well. Balance is essential.

VIRGOYou are sure to do something remarkable for yourself or for loved ones, not strangers.

LIBRAResist the urge to show any kind of favouritism today, especially on the home front.SCORPIOSomeone you meet while socializing or travelling will become more than just a friend. SAGITTARIUSGo with the fl ow and let events work themselves out as they will. That applies to all areas of your life.CAPRICORNBoth at home and at work people will go out of their way to do things for you.

AQUARIUSDon’t be afraid to let others know how you feel, because only then will they take you seriously.PISCESYou will be surprised how quickly and easily you get things done.

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Jeppa DanielsonFebruary 18, 1923 -December 27, 2013

Jeppa Danielson of Camrose, Alberta, went home to glory on December 27, 2013 after suc-cumbing to injuries suffered in a car accident. At the age of 90, Jeppa remained full of life. At the same time, he longed to be with his Savior and his wife, Alma, who predeceased him in 2007. We are comfort-ed to know that Jeppa is rejoicing in his new citizen-ship in Heaven, experiencing the things that God has prepared for him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 says “No eye has seen, no ear has heard and no one’s heart has imag-ined all the things that God has prepared for those who love him.” Jeppa (...a child of the King...a prayer warrior, a proud husband, father & grandfather, a leader, a friend, a carpenter, farmer, builder, inventor, steel worker, electrician, plumber, car restorer, toy maker, traveler, etc...a dreamer, schemer and a tease, an independent soul to whom the word “impossible” meant absolutely nothing...) will be missed greatly by his two daughters, Barb (Rick) Campbell of Parksville, B.C. and Shirley (Harold) Bakker of Whitecourt, Alberta and his grandchildren - Chris, Sarah, Luke, Matthew and Mikayla. Jeppa will also be missed by a multitude of extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held January 11, 2013 in Camrose, Alberta. In lieu of fl owers memorial donations may be made to the Gideon’s Bible Society or to a missionary of your choice.

MR. WILLIAM (Bill) STARLINGMay 22, 1915 –

December 18, 2013

Bill was born in Ontario and spent his life living between England and Canada. He is predeceased by Muriel, an English girl who was the love of his life. Bill was a War Veteran and also worked at the Poppy Factory in London, after which he enjoyed being an antique dealer in London, England, and then returned to Canada.

Bill spent many happy years in Qualicum Beach and was often seen around town visiting the antique shops. He was charming and loved by all who met him, and he was the much loved friend of Merlyn Patten and Don Kemp, who considered him family.

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fletcher, The Home Support Team and Veterans Affairs.

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Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of MATTHEW DAVID WALKER, are hereby notified pursuant to s. 38 of the Trustee Act, that particulars of their claims and any security held by them, should be sent to the Executor of the said Estate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or before the 28th of February, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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A Celebration of Life forLORNE DOUGLAS“BUD” STEVENS

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SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICENotice is hereby given to all members that the monthly meeting of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will be held on Tuesday 28 January 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs. Notice is also hereby given to all members that a Special General Meeting of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will be held on Tuesday 28 January 2014 at 8:30 PM at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs, to approve 2014 Constitution and By-Law amendments of the Association. New members welcome. 250-248-4458

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IN MEMORIAM

Teresa McDonald August 15, 1935- January 9, 2010

The years may wipe out many things

But this they’ll wipe out never,

The memory of those happy days

When we were all together.

We think of her in silence,

Her name we oft recall,But there’s nothing left to

answerBut her picture on the

wall.Just when her life was

brightest,Just when her hopes

were best,God called her from

among usTo a home of eternal restAlways in our hearts,Bruce, Sandy, Scott,

Ger, Marguerite, Darcy, Neale and Michael

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Job Posting - Homeless Outreach WorkerSCOPE AND LEVEL DEFINITIONAs part of an interdisciplinary, interagency team this position works to assist clients with mental, developmental, physical disabilities, and/or addictions to live successfully in the Oceanside/Parksville Community by supporting the search for housing. Provides a variety of day-to-day emotional, and social supports, advocacy, life skills assistance, information, and referral to other resources. This position must be able to work in a recovery-oriented way, focusing on strengths while considering barriers and maintain a balance between client needs and developing relationships with area landlords and service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS• Diploma in Community Social Services• Class IV Driver’s Licence• Certificates in CPR, First Aid,• Recovery-based education and understanding of Concurrent Disorders (mental illness and addictions)• Recent related experience of two years or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients• Ability to analyze and resolve problems• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills• Advocacy Skills• Have access to a vehicle• Strong knowledge of the Oceanside Parksville Community

Remuneration is on an hourly rate ranging between $20.11 to $21.83Please reply with full resume to [email protected] by .

Solaris Management Consultants Inc. is a young & growing EPCM Company, servicing the petroleum industry and specializing in the upstream facility and infrastructure engineering associated with the BC LNG sector. Specializing in the design of gas plants, compression facilities, water treatment facilities, metering stations, pipelines and wellpads, Solaris has excelled in providing its clients with multi-disciplined professional engineering services. These services range from conceptual design through to project implementation.

SR PROJECT MANAGERSWe are currently seeking Sr. Project Managers with multiple years direct industry experience in Project Management to support our dynamic and growing team. As an integral member of the team, you will have a responsibility to liaise with and build relationships with our clients, internal engineers and other technical staff. You will have the opportunity to oversee, direct and mentor resources while handling multiple projects. Your pride in providing clear and focused leadership for the project team to create a vision for project success and a strategy to meet that vision will ensure success in the defi nition, planning and management of the scope, cost and schedule to meet the project objectives.

SR PIPELINE ENGINEERSIf you are a Sr. Pipeline Engineer with signifi cant years’ of applicable experience and looking for an opportunity to work in the lower mainland, Solaris might be the Company you are looking for. In addition to providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers you will provide your expertise to the disciplines and projects where pipelines are being installed. You will be called upon to enhance and sustain engineering specifi cations and standards to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize total life cycle costs. Your pride in providing technical expertise in matters relating to pipeline engineering will be a vital part of this diverse and interesting position.

If the opportunity to work on the Lower Mainland with a growing, dynamic, fl exible EPCM company sounds appealing to you, we invite you to contact us and see if we are a fi t for you. Semi-retired experienced individuals with an interest in helping to mentor and pass on valued knowledge would be considered.

Please visit us on LinkedIn and our website at: http://www.solaris-mci.comApplications should be submitted through e-mail: [email protected]

NOTE: Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Solaris Management Consultants Inc.

Oversees the accounting function of the organization. Does all data entry and ensures accurate recording and reporting of financial information. Produces financial statements, analyzes financial information and provides advice on financial matters. Must be working towards a professional accounting designation such as CGA or CMA and must be at level 4 or more. Must have Three (3) years recent related experience in a fund accounting environment.This position is 3 days per week and wages will commensurate with experience.Please send resumes to [email protected] or fax to 250-757-9898./ Only shortlisted people will be contacted.

BOOKKEEPER

OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK

PARKSVILLE Accounting of-fi ce is looking for an account-ing technician for corporate year end compilation engage-ments and individual income tax preparation. This is a full time position other than some work reduction Aug - Oct. Strong computer skills and tax preparation experience are a must. Corporate year end fi le experience strongly preferred however we may provide train-ing if the applicant possesses extensive bookkeeping knowl-edge. Submit resume either by fax 250-248-4932 or email to [email protected]

We are a residential care facility in beautiful

Qualicum Beach who is searching for a Registered Nurse to

join our nursing team. Please apply in person

to: 124 East 4th Ave, Qualicum Beach.

Attn: D’Arcy Biglow


Centre for Arts & Technologywww.digitalartschool.com

HELP WANTED

CARE-AID for young fellow in wheelchair. All night shifts from 11 pm to 7 am, starting immed, for 6-8 wks. 250-927-0043

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED


HELP WANTED

PETRO CANADA in Qualicum Beach requires a part-time full service gas attendant. Must be reliable, self-motivated and be able to multi-task. Please email resume to: [email protected]


MEDICAL/DENTAL

LPN REQUIRED for a busy Dr’s offi ce. Current active reg-istration & current CPR re-quired. P/T (2 days/wk) & fl exibility for vacation & sick time coverage. Computer (EMR) & medical offi ce exp would be an asset. Resumes to [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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HOME CARE SUPPORT

ATTENTION SENIORS! TLC Home Care For Seniors is now looking for new clients. Call Leslie (250)752-8806.

MEDICAL HEALTH

KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mo-bile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970


HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: [email protected]

Excellent Quality Houseclean-ing. Hard working, reliable, over 10 yrs. exp. Ref’s avail. 250-586-3060.

WORK WANTED, Come home to a spotlessly clean home. Responsible & trust-worthy with excellent refer-ences. Ann 250-240-0119.

COMPUTER SERVICES

BUYDENS Computer Services

Offering PC Repairand Personal Tutoring

From Nanoose to Deep Bay

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

DRYWALL

Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

GARDENING

YARD MAINTENANCE Winter clean-up. Shrub removal, trimming, leaves & haul away. Call Don at 250-752-2064.

HANDYPERSONS

DON the HANDYMANNo Job to BIG

No Job to SMALLHome & Yard Care

I will take care of your homeand your yard

like it is my own!Semi retired carpenterPhone 250-586-3330

Serving Oceanside since 1977Islandfl yfi [email protected]


HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HAUL AWAY Junk, washers & dryers, furniture, garden, yard waste & wood. Free Esti-mates. Call 250-240-1116.

WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatev-er. Mowing & shovelling snow. Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

& MOVING STORAGE

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on lo-cal moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

PAINTING

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Book an In-terior Job and receive 10% off invoice. Commercial & Resi-dential. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commer-cial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experi-ence. Call Mike 250-248-8569

POIRIER PAINTING: Resi-dential / Commercial. Fully in-sured, Guaranteed Workman-ship, WCB, Call Dan at #250-240-3528.

PETS

PET CARE SERVICES

CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED

APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROADParksville 250-248-8251

FRIENDLY FRANK

42 PIECE denby dinner set blue/white $75.00 Call 250-752-1979.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIRE-WOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

HELP WANTED


FUEL/FIREWOOD

Seasoned Fir Slabwood

for sale Cut to 14” length

4 cords for $795.00 delivered.

(Parksville Qualicum area)(250)248-5887

WEST COAST Firewood. Seasoned fi rewood. Volume discount. 1-877-380-9663.

FURNITURE

DINING ROOM Table with 6 chairs. 4’x4’ square, bar height, glass top. Excellent cond. $350. Please call (250)586-3624.

MOVING SALE. Matching oval glass top tables (two) $150. Matching 3-seat sofa & armchair $450. 250-586-7655, French Creek.

MOVING SALE - MUST SELLReclining loveseat, double brass bed, chest of drawers, antique dresser, round pine ta-ble w/4 chairs & cushions, cor-ner unit (pine), antique buffet, 3 oak kitchen stools, lamps & 14’ lund w/20 hp 4 stroke new honda motor. 250-757-2007.

GARAGE SALES

SMALL ESTATE SALESat Jan. 11

10-2pm13A Kiwanis Village250 First Ave WestQualicum Beach

Entrance in back Parking Lot

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Produc-tions. 1265 Leffl er Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Er-rington) Offering felting, spin-ning, knitting & weaving sup-plies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: [email protected]

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

1 fridge’s $40. 1 stove, $20. 1 Kenmore Dryer with new mo-tor. Needs heat element. Deep Freeze $80.Open to offers for all 4. 250-752-0169

HELP WANTED



AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6White Boomers, Emu, Platy-pus, Koala, Santa and sleigh,$500 obo. (250)756-6125.

COMMODE, $50. Remotecontrol bath seat, 2 yrs old,$500. Sectional couch withpullout bed and recliner, $300.L.R. cabinet, $30. Bed hand-rail, $40. 6 drawer dresser withmirror, $50. Back 5 motor seatmassager with heat, $40. Up-right vacuum cleaner, $40.4-75R14 snow tires, $100. Call(250)724-2517.

DOUBLE ELECTRIC Bed, with remote control, head-board & mattress. Exc. cond.$1000. (250)751-7941, Nanai-mo.

DOWNSIZING; Collectors 4porcelain dolls, Pen Delfi nplate, 5x7 carpet, 2 lamps, 3English plates, Ken Christmasprint, star bucks world mugs(14oz). Call 250-586-5528.

DOWNSIZINGUnion 20” PlanerHand & Electric ToolsSnooker/Billiard Slate TableMahogany 4 Gun Rack & gearChina/Crystal & punch bowl91 Explorer, 2 briefcasesChild’s 4 pce kitchen playsetWine Corboy Lifter6”x20” Timber Steel RollersLrg.Cap. Sawdust VaccumTooled Saddle, Mens jewellryWalnuts, Garlic & SquashAnd more!250-248-4495

ELLIPTICAL TRAINER Car-dio style ET150. Like new$100. Call 250-248-3292

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available.1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

NEW KINECT X Box 360, 250 gb hard drive sensor - includeseverything - wireless control-ler, head set, adventure game,etc. Retail $399.99 asking$325. Call 250-937-1542

HELP WANTED

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UPHOLSTERY SELL OUT!! Shop closing. All goods/ tools/machines/benches/cabi-nets/etc. to go at highest of-fer(s). Business closure due to family illness. View at #4-147 Fern Rd. E. (behind Windsor Rentals) Phone 250-240-3091.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

WANTED-30ft Travel Trailer to live in & 4 fi bre glass canoes in fair condition. 250-228-7162

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDOS

COMOX INDEPENDENT/ supportive living. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, full kitchen, downtown Stevenson Place. Immediate possession. 250-338-5563. [email protected]

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1478 SQ.FT. RANCHER. 6 yrs young. 3bdrm, 2.5bath. Dbl + attached garage, heat pump, 14x40 deck. Bowser/ Deep Bay area. 250-757-8757.

Chartwell area. 3 bdrm, base-ment home, 12 yrs old, gas furnace & f.p. Double garage, large sundeck, close to school. Asking $370k, 250-752-8158

DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House; Dec. 15th from 1-3pm

MOBILE 14X56 w/8x12 addi-tion in well maintained 55+ Upper Lantzville park. Lrg bdrm, kitchen & living room. 2yr old roof, furnace & oil tank, kitch counters & appliances. 14-6820 Parklands Place. $48,500. (250)390-3200

NANAIMO 3 HOUSES. Gor-geous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. Reasonable Down! Owner will carry mort-gage. 250-753-0160

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Har-pooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beau-tiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125.

PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm remod-eled home w/ legal in law/ren-tal suite and 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway ideal for a home based business. Im-maculate inside and out, great landscaping, garden shed & small studio. Priced to sell at $349,900. Call (250)954-0227.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

10 mins from Qualicum Recently re-decorated

1bdrm $450 NS/NP.

Available now Call 1-250-594-3004

1 bdrm Apt downtown Parks-ville $700/mo. Heat & h/w incl’d. Quiet, clean apt bldg, suite has new carpet,paint & appl. In-suite storage. Coin laundry in bldg. N/S, NP & ref’s req’d. Call 250-248-8874 [email protected]

CENTRAL NANAIMO. Quiet bldg. 2-bdrm, 1 den, 2 baths. Ocean view, secure parking. $1550. 250-753-5722.

ERRINGTON- 1BED. Private entry suite. $500/mo plus util. References req’d. Call : 250-954-0191

MOILLIET MANOR2 bdrm, storage room insuite, on bus route, clean, quiet, secure. heat/hot water included. $875/mo N/S, N/P. Call 250 248-9322

NEWER 1000 sq.ft. ocean view Apt, located above Tree’s Res-taurant on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville $800.00 per month 250-954-9547

OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully fur-nished 2 bdrm condos in-cludes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662.

PARKSVILLE- TOTALLY renovated 2 bdrm apts with assorted fl oor plans. Free stor-age & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs req’d. Available Feb 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350.

QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds heat, lights, water. Available now. Call 250-752-3333.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PARKSVILLEX-LARGE 2 BEDROOMSecurity camera & park-ing incl’d. D/W, W/D op-tional. New paint. Near

beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $840.

Please call 250-248-8592.

COTTAGES

1 bed cottage, downtown Parksville.Suit quiet, respon-sible person or couple. $750/mo.Electricity, heat,cable & wireless internet incl’d N/S. Ref’s req’d.250-248-3171

1 Bedroom cabins for rent, lo-cated at 1400 Alberni Hwy $600.00 250-954-9547

2 bdrm, furn, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville. Avail. Feb 1/14 until May 31/14. Suit quiet,responsible ppl.$800/mo,Elec,heat,cable & wireless internet incl’d N/P,N/S.250-248-3171

PARKSVILLE QUIET, 2 bdrm Cottage on acreage. Church Rd. $ 800 Call 250-586-4337

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

BOWSER- NEWLY renovated 1/2 duplex. Bright 2 bdrm, 4 appls, on 1 acre. Hydro incld. Refs req’d. NS/NP. $750/mo. Jan.15 or Feb.1.250-927-1234

PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM du-plex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Ref’s. Available Feb. 1st. $975./mo. 250-724-6082.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

2 BDRM mobile, nestled in the tree’s, 1000 sqft, 2 mins from Parksville. W/D, F/S, no dogs, no parties. Ref’s req’d. $700. Avail now. Call 250-951-9886.

2 Bedroom trailers for rent, ranging from $600 to $750 per month, located on the Alberni Hwy, Parksville 250-954-9547

AVAIL IMMEDIATELY. 2 Bdrm newer mobile, not in a park. Hilliers, mountain view. $800./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)752-3425.

COZY PRIVATE 2-bdrm mod-ule home. Country setting, minutes from Qualicum Beach, Avail Feb. 1st. $800./mo (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847

QUALICUM- Updated 2 bdrm, 5 appls, covered deck, new windows. $760. 250-752-6339.

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm, mtn view. 1.5 bath, NS/NP. $1350 utils incld’d. 403-278-6857.

PARKSVILLE (DOWNTOWN) 3 bdrm bungalow, walking dis-tance to school & shopping. Avail immediately. NS/NP. $1150./mo. + utils. References req’d. Call 250-954-2243.

OFFICE/RETAIL

QUALICUM BEACH. Great private offi ce space, Approx. 100 sq. ft. Ground fl oor, shared reception area. Avail. now. Call (250)240-4751 for more info & to view.

SMALL DETACHED offi ce is available, located in an Indus-trial Park. Ample parking & storage. $475. 250-716-6797.

RV PADS

PARKSVILLE AREA- Spa-cious RV site in the woods. $440./mo. utils incld’d. Call (250)927-5623.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

EMERALD ESTATES. Bright & sunny, spotless,2 bed/2 bath patio home in secure seniors independent living complex. Close to all amenities. Wkly housekeeping incl’d and an optional evening dining pro-gram is available. Single occu-pancy $1250. Double $1300. Ph. (250) 248-2143

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STORAGE

MORE SPACE FOR LESSStorage Containers Currently available:

8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs,

cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for fi rst 20’ $2 each additional foot.

250-248-7100.

SUITES, LOWER

PARKSVILLE (SANDPIPER) clean 1 bdrm entry level, 6 appls, shower. Heat, light, Starchoice, some furniture. $800./mo N/S, Quiet. Call: 250-738-0092. Avail Jan 1.

NANOOSE BAY Waterfront, spectacular view, 1100 sq.ft 2-Bdrm suite, private entrance, NS/NP. All utils, including cable, no phone, incld. $975. Jan. 15th. (250)468-5758.

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

NORTH NANAIMO: Semi-furn private suite. New fl oors & paint. Shared laundry. FREE hydro & cable. N/S, No Parti-ers. $850/mo. Available now. 250-756-9746.

PARKSVILLE, FURN’D level entry, 1329 sq ft, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, blocks from library & beach, private fenced yard, utils incl’d, N/S, ref’s. Avail. Feb. 1st. $1025. mo. 778-424-3035

PARKSVILLE, newly renovat-ed 1 bdrm, 1 bath, basement suite. W/D, F/S, WiFi,cable. Avail. immed. $750 p/m. Util inc., N/S, N/P. Call 250-954-1500

SUITES, UPPER

CHURCH RD 1 bdrm suite, private, quiet, Wembly area, avail now. 250-586-4337

NEW 1-BDRM suite. Private entrance, sun deck, rural set-ting with mountain view. Hy-dro, cable, wi-fi , parking incld. Avail immediately. $800./mo. NS/NP. Call (250)248-2806.

Whiskey Creek-1bdrm, 2nd storey suite. F/S, W/D. Quiet single working person with ref-erences. $600/mo.Util incl.,except phone. Avail Jan 15. D/D req’d. N/P,N/S 250-752-0169/250-240-7999.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

4 ALL season tires, 195/60/15 Yokohamas (no rims). Less then 10,000 km. $250. Email for more info to: [email protected]

GOODYEAR NORDIC P205/55R16 snow tires & alloy rims (4). New. Save $250! Buy at $650. (250)722-2295

WINTER TIRES, 4 mounted. 205/70R-15 Champion 96T Ice Pro. $275. (250)758-7145

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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TRANSPORTATION

CARS

2003 TOYOTA 4 Runner Lim-ited Edition, 251,000 km, ex-cellent condition inside and out, recent work, brakes, tim-ing belt, water pump, new belts, winter & summer tires on rims, front and rear bumper re-painted. Blue. $9,750 obo. Call (250)720-1413.

TRANSPORTATION

SPORTS & IMPORTS

2011 SUBARU. Legacy Se-dan. 35K. Silver. NavigationPackage, Leather Seats. Backup camera. $22,500. 250-752-8462

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

1993 DUTCHMEN 5th Wheel.26’. Excellent cond, very wellmaintained. Completely load-ed, lots of extras. $4,800 ortrade for 8’ camper in samecond. 1 (250)754-7334

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142 Morison AvenueParksville • 248-9221

Parksville

Wine SpecialsChardonnay ......................... $36.97Sauvignon Blanc .................. $36.97Merlot .................................. $39.97Vieux Chateau du Roi ........... $39.97Raspberry Merlot Mist ......... $39.97Beer Kits ............................... $12.97

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THU. JAN. 9COOMBS OLD TIME

FIDDLERS DANCE7:30-10pm, Rotary House,

corner Beach & Fern, QB.

Adults/Seniors $2.50 p.p.

includes snacks. ebfoden@

gmail.com, 250-586-3743.

BABYTIME10:30-11am, Parksville

Library, 100 Jensen Ave E.

Music, rhymes, lap play. No

registration. 18 months or

younger. 250-248-3841

PARKSVILLE TAI CHI

9:30-11:30am, St. Edmund’s

Church. New Beginner class,

$20/month. Eva: 250-954-

1002.

FRI. JAN. 10OS STROKE RECOVERY

11am-1:30pm. St. Columba

Hall, 921 Wembley Rd,

Parksville. Bring a lunch.

Kathleen 250-586-6766.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

10:30-11am, PV Library,

100 Jensen Ave E. Songs,

stories, rhymes. No registra-

tion. Preschoolers with a

caregiver. 250-248-3841

MUSIC TRIVIA7pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes

3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.

FRI. JAN. 10BUILDING LEARNING

TOGETHERAt Technology Learning

Centre at Family Place. New

Computer? Now What? Info

250-947-8258

SNOWED INCOMEDY TOUR8pm, The Port Theatre

Society,125 Front Street,

Nanaimo. All seats $35.

[email protected]

SAT. JAN. 11SMART MEETING10-11:30am. SOS, 245

W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info &

assistance re-Alcohol and

Drug Use Disorder problems.

Jack McNeil 250-752-1052

or 250-714-9703.

SATURDAY STITCHING

1:30-3:30pm, all ages/skills.

PV Library. 250-248-3841.

FREEMASONS LODGE

10am, Rotary House, 211

Fern Road, QB. Monthly

gathering. 250-757-8755.

LIVE MUSIC7-11pm. Live Music with

BLANK FLAMANGO/ Classic

Rock/Blues - Shady Rest

Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy,

Qualicum Beach.

SAT. JAN. 11F.O. EAGLES FLEA

MARKET-CRAFT-

BAKE SALESat. Jan 11th 9 am till 1

pm. Free Admission. Table

Rentals $10 Call Bill-250-

248-8103. Eagles Hall,

281A Pioneer Crescent

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SUN. JAN. 12BREAKFAST & MARKET

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Parksville and Qualicum Beach enjoy tournament

QB sports

Indoor lawn bowlingT yson [email protected]

The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club held the ‘Team of Choice’ tournament on January 4 & 5 at their indoor facility.

Members from both the Parksville and Qualicum Beach clubs were on hand and participated in the tour-

nament.The first place team of Dave

Perry, Ruby Bishop, Ryan and Frankie Stemler beat the team of Pat Reid, Gavin Reid and Drew Braid, who finished sec-ond.

Third place went to the team of Doug Ives, Peter Zboyovsky and Marian Lee. The fourth place team con-

sisted of Pam Coward, Brian Michell and Charles Mac-Intyre.

The tournament is one of many events being held at the indoor facility over the win-ter months until the weath-er turns for the better for the outdoor pitch to have its turn to host the members of the club.

T yson [email protected]

There will be a pub night fundraiser for the Oceanside Generals Midget Rep hockey team on Saturday, January 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the French Creek Marine Pub.

A $20 dollar ticket gets you beef on a bun and a beer and a chance at winning meat draws, 50/50 draws and there will be a silent auction as

well. There will be live entertainment too and all the proceeds will go to the hockey players to offset the increased costs of playing competi-tive hockey.

If anyone would like to make a donation for the silent auction or purchase tickets to the event, give Darlene MacDonald a call at 250-954-8528 or e-mail [email protected].

local hockey

Midget Generals fundraiser

tyson taylor photo

Dave Perry bowls one on the way to his team’s first-place finish during a tournament at the Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club last weekend.

William Dutton, the son and grandson of local residents, will compete in two events

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Generals fighting for every late-season point


There is going to be a Qual-icum Beach connection at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Rus-sia this year.

William Dutton, a son and grandson of Qualicum Beach residents, is in line to represent Canada in two speed skating events at the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics.

Dutton, 24, is part of the fam-ily that owns Pheasant Glen Golf Resort. William is the son of Craig and Lynn and grandson of Phoenix Coyotes co-owner Bill Dutton.

William Dutton qualified for the Canadian team in the 500M and 1,000M events by finishing third and fourth respectively, in those events at Canada’s Olym-pic trials in Calgary over the past few days.

Dutton’s qualifying time in the 500M was 69.37 and 1:08.90

in the 1,000M.“I’m ecstatic,” Dutton said.

“It’s been a lifelong dream of

mine to make it to the Olympics, and I feel like I’ve worked very hard this year and made a lot of

sacrifices and difficult choices. I went and trained in Norway for three months and it seems like

it’s paid off for me.”The trip to Sochi is especially

rewarding to Dutton, who suf-fered a serious cut to his thigh and calf that required 12 stitches and two weeks away from racing to heal in early November.

“I’m really happy that I was able to recover from that inju-ry and still make the Olympic team,” he said.

Dutton, who is from Hum-boldt, Saskatchewan, has been a Coyotes fan since his childhood — long before his grandfather and the IceArizona ownership group purchased the team last summer.

“I’ve actually been a Coyotes fan for quite a few years. When I was a little kid I had my room painted Coyotes colors and I had a little strip of wallpaper with the Coyotes logo on it that went all the way around my room.”


Thirteen games left, 12 points out of a playoff spot. That’s the predicament the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals find themselves in heading for the home stretch.

The Generals have one game in hand on the eighth place Saanich Braves and will look to gain some ground this weekend with a home-and-home series against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings.

The Glacier Kings sit in third place in the north division, ahead of the last place Generals.

“We’ve come together as a team in a different way with coach (Bill) Bestwick coming in. We know we’re up against the

wall in terms of getting there but I think we can do it, especially having the new coach pushing us, for sure,” said 17-year-old forward Mikey Markland.

With one win and one loss under their new head coach Bill, the Generals need help not only on their end in terms of wins, but losses going the way of Saanich would help the Generals get that much closer to the playoffs.

“If we can keep up the way we’ve been playing under the new coach, we’ll be in a good position from here on out. We got out to a quick start last game and we’ve been trying to keep things simple, so it’s been working out so far,” said Parksville’s Chandler Bruyckere, 18.

Players say Bestwick has been keeping

it simple, implementing more of a puck possession, puck pursuit game and mak-ing sure the team is aware of positional responsibility and their discipline.

“It’s new for the team but it’s not new for me,” Bestwick told The NEWS. “We’ve really been trying to keep it simple and fo-cus on making the most out of our posses-sions with the puck. The team has shown a willingness to be open and accept the different style of play I’ve been proposing.”

The Generals will have some return-ing players this weekend as Logan Savard and Daine Elphicke are returning from their suspensions. Defenceman Liam Peel will also be back in the lineup after missing games last weekend with an in-jury. This means the Gens won’t have to

dress as many affiliate players as they did last weekend.

“I’m sure that Comox is viewing these as must-win games as well to stay close to the top of the division and in the over-all picture,” said Bestwick. “As far as I’m concerned, I’d like to set our level a lit-tle bit higher and see where we compare now with one of the better teams in the league. Until we’re eliminated mathe-matically from the playoffs, every game is winnable to me.”.

Friday night the two teams play in Comox and Saturday night they return to Oceanside Place. Puck drop is 7:30 on Saturday night and you can catch Friday’s game on 88.5 FM The Beach, with Domi-nic Abassi in the play-by-play booth.

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William Dutton is on his way to Sochi, representing Canada at the Winter Olympics in the 500M and 1,000M speed skating events.

See Dutton, page A34


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QB sports

Indoor lawn bowlingT yson [email protected]

The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club held the ‘Team of Choice’ tournament on January 4 & 5 at their indoor facility.

Members from both the Parksville and Qualicum Beach clubs were on hand and participated in the tour-

nament.The first place team of Dave

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sisted of Pam Coward, Brian Michell and Charles Mac-Intyre.

The tournament is one of many events being held at the indoor facility over the win-ter months until the weath-er turns for the better for the outdoor pitch to have its turn to host the members of the club.


There will be a pub night fundraiser for the Oceanside Generals Midget Rep hockey team on Saturday, January 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the French Creek Marine Pub.

A $20 dollar ticket gets you beef on a bun and a beer and a chance at winning meat draws, 50/50 draws and there will be a silent auction as

well. There will be live entertainment too and all the proceeds will go to the hockey players to offset the increased costs of playing competi-tive hockey.

If anyone would like to make a donation for the silent auction or purchase tickets to the event, give Darlene MacDonald a call at 250-954-8528 or e-mail [email protected].

local hockey

Midget Generals fundraiser

tyson taylor photo

Dave Perry bowls one on the way to his team’s first-place finish during a tournament at the Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club last weekend.

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Dutton busy2014 Winter Olympics

continued frOm page a32

Dutton said his admiration for the Coyotes stemmed from the team’s logo and colour scheme. He also admired Jeremy Roenick and other players on those early Phoenix teams.

“Whenever I played hockey, my practice jersey was always a Coyotes jersey,” he said. “I loved hockey (back then). I wish I could be playing for the Phoenix Coyotes but it wasn’t really an option because I was a bit of a runt when I was younger. I think I was 5-foot-3 and 110 pounds when I was 15.”

Instead, Dutton has become a world-class speed skater. Next up is a trip to Japan for the 2014 World Sprint Speed Skating Champion-ship and then it’s off to Germany for a few final weeks of Olympic training before heading to the Olympics, which run Feb. 7-23.

Dutton said he and his grandfather are very close. He said he fondly remembers them going fishing together years ago and playing golf in more recent years.

“He’s probably one of my biggest fans and it’s nice to have that support,” Dutton said.

Dutton said it’s also nice that his grandpa just happened to get involved with co-owning his favorite hockey team.

Dutton will continue following the Coyotes from afar and showing his support for the team by wearing team apparel during his speed skat-ing events, like he did on the podium in Calgary on Saturday as he was presented his medal for his third-place finish in the 500M.

And who knows, if Dutton gets his way, you just might see a Coyotes logo on his Olympic skating suit in Sochi.

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The Qualicum/Parksville Masters Bonspiel hosted by the Qualicum Beach Curling Club had 24 teams taking part last weekend (Jan. 3–5).

This was formally a men’s event for master curlers 55+ but now includes women 50+. The Parksville Curling Club will host the event next year.

QUALITY FOODS EVENTFirst Place: Qualicum Curling

Club (QCC) skip Bruce Feltham, 3rd Rob Findlay, 2nd Daryl Aikman, lead Charles Shier.

Second: (QCC) skip Merv Erickson, 3rd Gil Simpson, 2nd Ron Ashcroft, lead Ted Yeomans. Third: (Parksville CC) skip Roger Pick, 3rd Gord Hallstrom, 2nd Doug Glenn, lead Roy Duncan.

DOLLY’S HOME HARDW. EVENTFirst: (Nanaimo CC) skip Brian Scor-

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#1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013

Ph. (250) 752-2466Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622

[email protected] W. 2nd Ave

Independently Owned and Operated

• Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard

• Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private

• 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open � oor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets

• 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes

• Located in a lovely park where you are allowed to have pets & children

11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD $91,500

• Lovely remodelled 2 bedroom mobile home with addition on its own land

• Features a large living rm w/woodstove, bright kitchen, new laminate

• Within walking distance to schools, Wembly Mall & Oceanside Place Arena

• Why pay rent anymore when you can own your own home & start building equity

994 RILEY ROAD $159,500

• Own your own condo in this lovely waterfront complex. Full ownership.• Revel in luxury & enjoy resort-style living year round• 9-ft ceilings, wood � ooring, s/s appliances, granite counter tops, gas

� replace• Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room & workout gym

606-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE $259,900

• Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake

• Sit on the deck of your cottage overlooking the tranquil setting of a pristine lake

• 9500 sq. ft., gentle sloping lot that leads to a large beach & lovely lake frontage

• Perfect for a 2 family purchase as the home can sleep many people comfortably

• Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE

170 BAY ROAD $269,900

• Well built 3 bedroom home in the waterfront development of “Seascape”

• 2700 sqft home offers 2000 sqft of � nished space + 700 sqft to � nish

• Open concept design w/vaulted ceiling, is � lled with natural light

• Slate � oors in bathrm, hardwood & heat pump for ef� cient heating/cooling

• Spacious w/huge 75 inch by 38 inch granite island & large walk in pantry

#5-4320 GARROD ROAD $369,000

• Executive home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area• 2543 sq. ft. 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & family room• Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances• Open � oor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas FP• Walter Allen custom built home

1097 AERY VIEW DRIVE $385,000

• Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher• Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc• South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking• There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings• Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage

1490 SUNRISE DRIVE $487,000

• 2521 sq. ft. high end, custom designed Windward built home. Open plan

• 4 spacious bedrms, incredible chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops,

• SS appliances, large island w/breakfast bar, pantry & heated tile � oor.

• 3 full bathrms, ensuite w/soaker tub, sep. shower, heated � oor & 2 sinks.

• hardi-plank, tile roof, hardwood & tile � ooring, heat pump, HW on demand

29 PONDEROSA DRIVE $539,900

• OCEAN FRONT AT ITS BEST ! Panoramic ocean view• High quality construction(2006) excellent condition• Clear views over Georgia Strait, Denman and Hornby Islands• Over 2000 sq. ft. of elegance and relaxation• Full furniture package available• Best value in waterfront, period

6-4320 GARROD ROAD $599,000

• 5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area• 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home• Includes a 20’ x 22’ workshop/garage• There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage• Great investment property or for extended family

1387 WARD ROAD $619,500

• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th � oor• 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in

rental pool• Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas � replace in main lvg area• Full services, spa, � ne dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge

406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE $86,000

• Rancher in the best location on the Eaglecrest Golf Course• 2 large bedrooms, lovely sunroom, 2 full bathrooms• Family room off kitchen, gas � replace, vaulted ceiling• Formal living room, wood � replace, formal dining room• Sun drenched and beautifully landscaped back yard

942 EAGLECREST DRIVE $399,900 PeligrenTIM

Direct: [email protected]

124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLEOFFICE: 250-248-2488

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• 2 homes allowed• End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit• Southern exposure

18 Acre River Front $238,900

• Panoramic ocean view property

• Allows for 2 homes

• Many trails in the area

5 ACRES - Little Qualicum$174,900

• 1566 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms

• .355 acre fenced yard

• Gated community

1785 Cameron Crescent$274,900

• 6.65 Ac• 4,800 Sq ft log home• Guest cottage

Westwood Road, Nanaimo $898,000.00

• 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 # 337254

NEW P

RICE!

1695 Nahmint Road$468,000

• 1680 sq. ft. main level entry home• 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms• Garage has clean epoxy � nished � oors• Home is wired for Generator back up• 0.70 acre fully fenced yard

MLS # 342475

NEW P

RICE!

1647 Abbey Road$347,500

• Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt• .34 acres

Recreational Riverfront Lot $45,000

• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story

• Low maintenance yard

• Beautiful southern exposure

1759 Martini$289,000

• Established vineyard, trout pond• Ocean & mountain views• Cleared & levelled building site• 36’x36’ shop already built• 3.18 acre

1680 Peligren Place$298,000

MLS # 308194

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

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923 GLENHALE CRESCENT, PARKSVILLE

• Oceanfront, 3yr. old 3382 sq. ft. 4 bed/4bath & separate in-law suite• Master on main, great room, high end finishings & separate dining room• .57 acre access to beach, patios, decks, pond & fountain, RV parking• Hardwood flooring, granite, stainless steel appliances, heat pump, elegant

808 LAKES BLVD., PARKSVILLE

$339,900

1497 MASON TRAIL, PARKSVILLE

$219,000

856 TERRIEN WAY, PARKSVILLE

$399,900

2349 EAGLESFIELD PLACE, NANOOSE BAY

$479,000

$1,325,000

230 SEACROFT ROAD, QUALICUM

$749,000

• Beautifully upgraded single storey patio home in St. Andrews Lane• Very private, exclusive, sunny, south facing patio areas with views of treed creek area• Morningstar International Golf Course nearby & short drive to the French Creek Marina• Upgrades: carpeting, ceramic tile, granite countertops, new blinds & new bathroom

fixtures

• Renovated 2 bed/1bath mobile on quiet .47 acre land in French Creek

• Potentially sub dividable, great investment, rentable, or move in

• $15,000 in improvements, new flooring, appliance, immaculate & clean

• Close to beaches & amenities of Parksville & Qualicum Beach, 8 golf courses

• San Pareil 4 bed, 3 bath home with fully finished 1 bedroom in-law suite• Wonderful private almost ½ acre, gardens with mature trees• Recent upgrades include newer roof, siding & deck, heat pump & new window

frames & carpet• 5 minute walk to the Englishman River Estuary, Beach & Rathtrevor Park trails

• Fairwinds, golf course view, private home w/lrg sunny deck & walk-out lwr level bsmnt• Lrg kitchen w/nook area, big picture windows & sliders in living area opens to fantastic deck, sep.

den/dining• Low maintenance yard, double garage, electric furnace, gas fireplace, built-in vac, lrg storage area• Cul-de-sac location, close to Golf & recreation, Brickyard Bay, Schooner Cove Marina, hiking trails

& amenities

• Walk on waterfront, 2588 sq. ft. Colonial Character Home in Qualicum Beach• 3 bed +den/3 bath, part of the upstairs can be suited off, still allowing access to

the upstairs den• Detached double garage & workshop. Enjoy spectacular seasonal ocean activities• Launch your Dinghy/Sailboat off the ramp on your property to the beach, quiet

no-through road


• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom• Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, • .41 acres w/ mountain views• Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove

CUTE & COZY$214,900

MLS# 350701

NEW LISTING$489,900

• 3 bed/ 2 bath 1805 sq.ft.• Heat pump & HRV• RV parking with hook-ups• Tile roof, .21 ac. landscaped

MLS# 366407

• 1.22 acres building lot

• Hydro and water at road

• 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl.

BUILDING LOT$69,900

MLS# 354536

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $199,900

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

MLS# 361710

• 2480 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 3 bath• Fully fenced 1.5 acres• Heat pump, RV parking• 2 27’ long attached garages

OCEAN VIEW$439,900

MLS# 359863

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

Parksville Qualicum Beach RealtyIndependently Owned & Operated

For more photos and info go to:

www.lespockett.com

VANCOUVER ISLANDCell:

(250) 927-76531-800-224-5906

[email protected]

Les Pockett

Personal Real Estate Corporation

2012

MLS# 361647

PARKSVILLE CONDO$164,900

• 1100 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 1 bath• 2 sundecks/ wood burning � replace• No age or rental restrictions• Top � oor condo with 2 skylites

WALK ON WATERFRONT$399,900

• 1344 sq.ft., 3 bed / 2 bath

• .47 acre adjacent to marina

• Deep Bay waterfront property

MLS# 354144

• 1315 sq.ft, 2 bed + den/ 2 bath• 55+ very quiet park• 14 X12 wired shed/ very large yard• 2 blocks from ocean/ Qualicum Bay

QUALICUM BAY$79,900

MLS# 359682

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

FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK$159,900

MLS# 357004

• 1420 sq.ft. /3 bed/2 bathrooms• Double car garage, great location• Newer roof, heat pump, new windows• Stainless steel appliances, new high end

washer/dryer

NEW LISTING$319,900

MLS# 365781 MLS# 367248

NEW LISTING$239,900

• 2 bed/ 2 bath 1092 sq. Ft• Fully fenced .19ac, RV parking• Granite counters in kitchen and bath• Mountain views, carport

MLS# 366035

INVESTMENT OR STARTER$211,900

• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath• 7 year old, .21 acre mountain view• Kitchen island w/ eating bar• 12x12x24 storage unit is included

REDU

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Cell: (250) 927-0357Of� ce: (250) 248-4321

Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357

Grant WildemanREALTOR®

Nicky WestnedgeUnlicensed

Assistant


www.grantwildeman.ca [email protected]

508-265 Mills Street, Parksville$127,500

• All new carpets & fresh paint throughout• Central Parksville location• Meals available 5 evenings• Common area/lounge

NEW LISTING

3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser$375,000

• Beautifully partially treed 2.6 acre property• Approximately 1200 sq. ft. home with 2 bdrms and 2 baths• 30 x 24 detached wired workshop with woodstove• Short walk to public beach, walking trails & Nile Creek

2.6 ACRES

5250 Gainsberg Road, Bowser$349,000

• Detached 16x20 wired workshop• Approx. 2300 sq. ft. home with 4 large bedrooms• Extensive upgrading such as � oors, kitchen &

bathroom cabinetry• Nice wrap around deck and 3/4 acre

104-440 Schley Place, Qualicum$199,000

• Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground � oorend unit at Parkwood

• No age limit, pet allowed• Well managed and maintained complex

2 BDRM CONDO

1406 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay$479,900

• 2066 sq. ft. stand alone Crofton Model

• Hardwood � ooring, gourmet kitchen and custom built ins

• Bright and sunny southern exposure

• Oversized garage

10-1749 Whibley Road, Coombs$155,000

• 1,120 sq. ft. home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths• 4 yr old home complete with sky-lite & vaulted

ceilings • Master has ensuite with walk-in closet

739 Ermineskin Avenue, Parksville$399,000

• 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom 2000 sq.ft. home• Spectacular Mount Arrowsmith views & R.V.

parking• Close to schools & workshop in house

FAMILY

HOME

• .49 acre walk on waterfront• Great neighbourhood of spectacular

homes

• Amazing ocean views and Beachcomber Marina

• Build your dream home here

2393 Higginson Road, Nanoose $625,000

NEW LISTING

1369 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay$409,900

• Over 2750 square feet• 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms• Swimming pool & tennis courts• Double car garage


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250-248-8371

314 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC V9P 2H1

Hosted by:Joanne Ferreiro250-248-8371

OPEN HOUSESunday, January 12 from 1-3pm 292 Crescent East Road, Unit 108

• Celebrity-style living close to town, ocean, golf

• 1030 sf, one bed/2 bath• Highest quality finishes• Secure, underground

parking

$312,500

• 1730 sqft 3 bed beach house on .15 acre in gated waterfront complex

• $35,000 in upgrades, maximum privacy, backing onto Fletcher Creek

• Open plan, stone FP, OH ceiling, wood floors, 14 X 26 ft covered patio

• Upgrades incl: heat pump, extended patio, phantom screens & more

• 1602 sqft 3 bedroom/ 2 full bath rancher at the end of a cul de sac• New subdivision at the corner of Yellowbrick Rd & Wembley Rd

• Elegant spacious 3014 sqft 2 bed w/fully finished walk-out lower level

• Gorgeous hardwood floors, 3 nat gas FP’s, OH ceiling, deck & patio

• Family Room, Kitchen w/ Corian CTs, high end stainless appls, nook

• -Luxurious Master Ensuite, huge Flex Room w/ wet bar, Office area

• Custom 2856 sqft 3 bed w/ocean views & great central location

• OS windows w/ ocean views from many rooms, white oak floors

• Family Room w/ nat gas FP, Den, Kitchen w/ large skylited nook

• .37 acre, 2500 sqft of patio/deck, fabulous award winning gardens

OPEN HOUSE 902 SANIKA CLOSE, FRENCH CREEK SATURDAY JAN 11 from 12-4 and

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AWARD WINNING LUXURY $559,000

LOTS OF UPGRADES! $429,000 400 SQFT COTTAGE $719,000

QUALICUM LANDING UPGRADED NEW FRENCH CREEK HOME

CRAIG BAY BOWEN QUALICUM WITH VIEWS

$414,900

NEW PRICE

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OPEN HOUSE

575 Vine Drive, Parksville

$585,000

SAT. JAN. 11 & SUN. JAN. 12 1:00 - 3:00pm

• Spacious rancher with bonus room over garage

• On 1/2 acre lot and allows for a carriage house

Jim & Margo Hoffman in attendance

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OPEN HOUSE321 Dogwood Street, Parksville

Hosted by Rob Ohs

$447,500

Sunday, January 12 • 1:00-3:00pm

Anchor RealtyEach Office Independently

Owned & Operated

LorneHussey250-752-2466

OPEN HOUSE942 Eaglecrest Drive, Qualicum BeachSunday, January 12 • 1:00-3:00pm

Generous 1900 sq.ft. rancher located on beautiful sun drenched golf course lot.

$399,900

• Beautifully finished single level patio homes.

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den.

• Oversized 2 car garage.

• 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.

PHASE 1 & 2 SOLD OUT • PHASE 3 80% SOLD • PHASE 4 NOW SELLING

Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.*Deals must complete within 90 days.

Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC

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For a full information package contact

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OPEN HOUSESATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm

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Vancouver IslandLiving it...loving it...selling it

May the year 2014 bring you Abundance, Joy, and Treasured Moments.Thank you for a Great 2013! I look forward to continued success working with

you in the coming year.

• 5.02 acres, barn, shop, exercise ring, trails

• 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, wrap around covered decks

• Beautifully appointed– fully renovated

• Ocean/mountain views

• 10 min to Nanaimo or Parksville

WOW FACTOR! EXECUTIVE ACREAGE

• 2/3 bedroom/ 2 baths

• Great renos, immaculate condition

• Fully fenced yard

• Minutes to marina & beach

• Perfect starter or retirement home

FABULOUS $ VALUE

• Great year round, vacation or rental investment

• Located on pristine Qualicum Bay

• Double car garage, low maintenance yard

• 50’ of waterfront playground!

BEST WALK-ON OCEANFRONT BUY

$289,500

$499,000


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• 55+ Island Park Estate• Natural gas 3 sided fireplace• Extremely private, with lots of decks• Well run park, low pad fees

13-1401 PRICE ROAD

$94,900 Dale Rumming

#3 120 FINHOLM, PARKSVILLE• The Meadows centrally located in

Parksville• 2 bedroom condo Senior oriented• Recently painted, ready for you$162,900 Jim/Margo Hoffman$230,000 Gary Neufeld

• Nicely updated Chelsea Court patio home

• Immaculately maintained grounds• Central to shopping and all services

17-310 PYM ST, PARKSVILLE

$409,900 John Barnum

• New 1606 sq.ft rancher• Gourmet kitchen• Luxurious master ensuite• Quality finishing throughout

488 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE

SOLD

• 1400 sq ft rancher on .56 acre• Man cave & detached workshop• Fenced private treed,new roof• Drive thru lot for TV parking ease

433 WARDER CRESCENT

$279,900 Dale Rumming

• Picturesque 5 acres on a quiet country road• 4 Bed, 2 bath character home, barn and shop• Just minutes from Qualicum Beach, very

private

589 GILBERT ROAD

$390,000 kevin clayton

• Sprawling 2100 sq. ft. rancher on 2.47 acres• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large family room• Vaulted ceilings, deluxe ensuite, entertainers

deck

790 MIDDLEGATE ROAD


• Cute 3 bedroom cottage with ocean views• Crawlspace, vaulted ceilings, new windows• Across from beach access, near golf and

marina

2996 DOLPHIN DRIVE


• 2 bed, 1 bath• 1991 modular, separate dining area• Low maintenance yard, extremely well

kept, fast possession possible

18-1050 BOWLBY

Dale Rumming$55,900Now Only $169,000 Tom Dodds

• 2002 Park Model in great condition with lots of upgrades.• FABULOUS WATERFRONT SITE with sunset, ocean,

mountain, and estuary views to enjoy.• Great sunroom with panoramic view, and lovely patio

furniture included.• 2094 expiry on Membership is a bonus for you and your family.• You have to check this one out, it is one of a kind

WAKE UP TO THIS VIEW EVERY MORNING!

SURFSIDE RV PARK

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$119,000 Jill Tuggle

• 865sf Deluxe Spa Bungalow• 1bdrm, 2 fireplaces• New reno’s/100% ownership

TIGH NA MARA RESORT


• 4.71ac OCEANVIEW package• High bank access to 130’ PRIVATE BEACH• 2400sf RES + 1200sf ADDN’L sep SUITE• PLUS 1100sf SHOP

MUST SEE 4055 ISLAND HWY W


• 1371 sf extensively renovated unit• Ocean-side Shoreline Estates• Double garage + storage

253-330 DOGWOOD STREET

$279,000 Louise Roy

• Choice Eaglecrest building lot• Level lot, plans are available• 0.67 of an acre, 5 mins. to sandy beach• Close to amenities and shopping

511 YAMBURY ROAD

$149,900 Ian Mackay

• 0.31 of an acre lot in French Creek• Great building lot, fully serviced• Mobiles allowed, no GST• Bring your ideas!

1381 LEE ROAD

$549,000 Aaron Nicklen*

*PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

• 2,200 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths• Chef’s kitchen, gourmet island• Self-contained in law suite• Home business potential

1432 MARINA WAY

$699,000 Aaron Nicklen*

*PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

• Prime waterfront lot, .97 of an acre• Tremendous ocean & mountain views• Entry access to beachfront readily available• Located close to all amenities

SL3 - 847 WRIGHT ROAD

$459,000 Ian Mackay

• 2,149 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths• Oak flooring, vaulted ceilings• Master fireplace, walk in closet• Open kitchen with 7 ft bar-top

294 CRABAPPLE CRESCENT

$369,500 Ian Mackay

• Private 0.69 of an acre• Lots of recent upgrades• 3+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms• Landscaped, quiet location

742 MILLER ROAD

$749,000 Ian Mackay

• 5 beds, 3 baths, in-law suite• 20 ft. ceilings, wrap around deck• Zoned for 2 horses, 2.65 acres

818 RIVERS EDGE DRIVE

OPEN HOUSESon CoastRealty.com and Realtor.ca

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THU. JAN. 9COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE7:30-10pm, Rotary House, corner Beach & Fern, QB. Adults/Seniors $2.50 p.p. includes snacks. [email protected], 250-586-3743.

BABYTIME10:30-11am, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Music, rhymes, lap play. No registration. 18 months or younger. 250-248-3841

PARKSVILLE TAI CHI9:30-11:30am, St. Edmund’s Church. New Beginner class, $20/month. Eva: 250-954-1002.

FRI. JAN. 10OS STROKE RECOVERY11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring a lunch. Kathleen 250-586-6766.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME10:30-11am, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Songs, stories, rhymes. No registra-tion. Preschoolers with a caregiver. 250-248-3841

MUSIC TRIVIA7pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.

FRI. JAN. 10BUILDING LEARNING TOGETHERAt Technology Learning Centre at Family Place. New Computer? Now What? Info 250-947-8258

SNOWED INCOMEDY TOUR8pm, The Port Theatre Society,125 Front Street, Nanaimo. All seats $35. [email protected]

SAT. JAN. 11SMART MEETING10-11:30am. SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol and Drug Use Disorder problems. Jack McNeil 250-752-1052 or 250-714-9703.

SATURDAY STITCHING1:30-3:30pm, all ages/skills. PV Library. 250-248-3841.

FREEMASONS LODGE10am, Rotary House, 211 Fern Road, QB. Monthly gathering. 250-757-8755.

LIVE MUSIC7-11pm. Live Music with BLANK FLAMANGO/ Classic Rock/Blues - Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

SAT. JAN. 11F.O. EAGLES FLEA MARKET-CRAFT-BAKE SALESat. Jan 11th 9 am till 1 pm. Free Admission. Table Rentals $10 Call Bill-250-248-8103. Eagles Hall,281A Pioneer CrescentParksville

SUN. JAN. 12BREAKFAST & MARKET8am-12pm, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, by the Bow Horn Bay Volunteer Fire Dept. Info: 778.424.9900 or [email protected].

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE2:30pm, Rotary House, corner Beach & Fern, QB. Adults/Seniors $2.50 p.p. includes snacks. [email protected], 250-586-3743.

TAOIST TAI CHIOPEN HOUSE1-3p.m, PV Clubhouse – 491A E. Island Hwy (across from Tim Horton’s). Tai Chi demos, practice classes & refreshments. New Beginner classes starting. Susan Mills 250-947-9166.

SUN. JAN. 12PV LION’S/SAVE-ON-FOODS FAMILY SKATE12:15-1:45pm. Free skate/rentals. Oceanside Place Arena. www.rdn.bc.ca/rec-reation. 250-248-3252.

PARKSVILLE TAI CHI9-10am (3 sets) , Parksville Community Park in the band shelter. FREE. Eva Grodt: 250 954 1002

OPEN MEDITATION EVERYONE WELCOME!10am-11am Learn basic meditation techniques to improve your physical and mental wellness.If you can’t sit on a cushion on the fl oor please bring your own fold-ing chair.www.peaceiswithin.ca

MON. JAN. 13ARBUTUS TOASTMASTERS CLUB 7 -- 9 pm Parksville Community Centre. Learn communication skills with a supportive group. Coffee’s on us. http://arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org/Kirk Walper 250 228-4275

WED. JAN. 15QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY7pm, 180 Veterans Way, Monthly meeting/speaker Shalema Gantt, Nanaimo African Heritage Society. Guests welcome! Lola Cook, 250-594-5556, [email protected], www.qbfhs.ca

TIMBERLINE DANCE7-10pm, PV Legion, 146 West Hirst St. Adults/FREE, live classic Country & Rock’n Roll. Info: Bill Wilson 250-752-8542, [email protected]

NAAM YOGAwith Sharron Hudson910:30 am. THE Q - 180 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. Sharron: 250-594-5902 $10 drop-in

KOFFIECLUBFirst one of the year,Wednesday Jan.15th. at 11 am Upstairs at Qualicum Foods Restaurant.Yvonne, 250-738-0248

TUE. JAN. 14LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE!Free classes start Jan. 14, 5:30 pm, at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Every Tues til Feb 25. For info call (250) 954 5040 or www.freemeditation.ca.

QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB7pm, QB Civic Centre. Meeting with speaker Ellen van Heerden. “Dutch Wave” - Susan Rowe (250-752-7979)

WED. JAN. 15ONENESS BLESSINGS & MEDITATION6pm, at THE Q - 180 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach, 250-594-6001, by dona-tion. Bonnie: 250-594-6001, Cell/Text: 250-248-7691. www.theqmunity.ca

Family DentistryNew Patients Welcome!Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD

175 Corfield Street Parksville BC

(Across from Thrifty Foods)

250-586-4404www.oceansidedentalcentre.com

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

JAN 10, 17 ,24 AND 31 TEENS SWIM AT RAVENSONG POOLTeens 13 – 18 years old take over Ravensong Aquatic Centre each Friday for games, music and swimming. 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This swim is regular admission.Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks250-752-5014.View swim and skate schedules online atwww.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

NEW & USEDMobility Scooters

Available!

A-120 Middleton AveParksville BC • 250-586-2220

www.oceansidescooters.ca

SALE ONPreviously owned

Mobility ScootersPricesstarting at

$899tax free

JANUARY 12THSKATE WITH THE GENERALSThe Oceanside Generals invite you to join them for a FREE skating session, 2:00 to 3:30 pm at Oceanside Place Arena.Meet the players, join in a small scrimmage, and enjoy a free skating session. Free admission and skate rentals are courtesy of the Oceanside General Jr. Hockey Club.Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

100% BC Owned and Operated100% BC Owned and Operated100% BC Owned and Operated100% BC Owned and Operated100% BC Owned and OperatedHOURS: Mon-Sat

8:30-6:00, Sunday 10:00-4:00

587 Alberni Hwy. Parksville

250-248-3243

CHECK OUT OUR CLEARANCE ON PET ACCESSORIES!!

up to 50% OFF Regular retail

on selected items

MON. JAN. 13OPEN MIC NIGHT7-10pm, The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

QB COUNCIL MEETING7pm, Civic Centre (747 Jones St.). Heather Svensen, 250-752-6921, [email protected]

TUE. JAN. 14PARKSVILLE TAI CHI9:30-11:30am, St. Edmund’s Church, $20/month. Info 250-954-1002.

DADS NIGHT OUT6:30-7:30pm, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Dads & their kids enjoy an hour of fun activities. 250-248-3841

BIRD WALKS9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. Neil Robins, 250-954-1928. [email protected],www.thebirdstore.blogspot.com

QB NEWCOMERS CLUB9:45/doors, 10:15 meeting. St. Stephen’s Church on Village Way, Qualicum Beach. Monthly meeting. Info: qbnewcomers.org

Always a Bridesmaid A Jones/Hope/Wooten comedyA group of friends vow to attend each other’s weddings…

ALL of their weddings

The Long Weekend By Canada’s master of comedy, Norm FosterTwo couples are the best of friends… or are they?

Young Frankenstein Broadway MUSICAL comedyBased on the classic � lm by Mel Brooks.

GENERAL AUDITIONS

PARKSVILLE - Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly RoadSunday, January 26 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pmSaturday, February 1 ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pm

NANAIMO - St. Paul’s Hall, 100 Chapel StreetSaturday, January 25 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 pmSunday February 2 ~ 1:00 - 4:00 pm

for 2014 Summer Season

For further information, please contact: Eileen Butts ([email protected]), 250-248-3782Gary Brown ([email protected]), 250-468-9545

BARD TO BROADWAY THEATRE

Singing and non-singing roles for males and females aged 15-70.Open auditions for all three shows at all audition sessions.Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, and about 16+ bars of a song(if auditioning for musical). No appointment necessary. Please be prepared to stay for about 2 hours.


NEW YEAR’SWEEKSaleSale

*FREE

$99800

NEW YEARSPRICE ONLY!

$2499$2224

* Free items with purchase only. Limited quantities. Sold in sets.

$2000SOFA, LOVE,

CHAIR

$88800

$1500LAZBOY RECLINERS

AS LOW AS

$38800

$2000BLACK

BEDROOM SETS

$68800

$500MATTRESS

SET

$18800

$2000LEATHER

SOFA

$38800

ALL ASHLEYFLOOR MODELS

UP TO

75%OFF

$500DINING

ROOM SET

$14800

$500DOUBLE SIZEMATTRESSES

$9800

$1000ASHLEYSOFAS

$28800

$2000LEATHERSOFAS

$38800

$2000SECTIONALSWITH CHAISE

$48800

$1000SW

ROCKERS

$38800

$500 $500 $2000

$2000$2000

$500MATTRESSES

$9800

6 PCBEDROOM SET

$34800

$98800

$48800 $68800$48800

$700ROCKER

RECLINER

$28800

$5003 PC COFFEETABLE SET

$28800 70%

No Down Payment

No PaymentsNo Interest

Until Jan./2015o.a.c.

*WITH PURCHASE OF BEDROOM SET

*FREEMATTRESS

$148800


5 PC SET

*WITH PURCHASE OF SOFA & LOVESEAT

*FREERECLINER


FREE$89800 $99800

$3600

6 PC DINING ROOM SET

$900

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• COFFEE TABLES

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N E W Y E A R ’ S W E E K S U P E R S P E C I A L S !

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FINAL 4 DAYS! SALE ENDS SUNDAY 5PM!