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Trading hair for cash On September 24 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock members — including Oceanside RCMP auxiliary member Bill Peppy (left) — began pedaling their way from one end of the Vancouver Island to the other and along the way have had their hearts touched by the many people who have been affected by cancer. The fundraising efforts, which culminated in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and area September 29, raised an impressive $62,000

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A name from Qualicum Beach council,s past has entered the race for a seat at the table this week. Five more people have added their names to the growing list of people wanting a position at the local government level in Parksville, Qualicum Beach or the Regional District of Nanaimo.

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“Why do people use drugs and alcohol?” Dr. Bayla Schecter asked during Wednesday night’s Oceanside Division of Family Practice second monthly public health information session. “Because it feels good and to escape from what’s bothering them.” The talk was on “What is Addiction.”

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Experience offered to ﬁll gaps on council When he heard about how many members of Qualicum Beach council were not planning to run again in November, Bill Luchtmeijer became concerned. “It’s a pretty long, steep learning curve,” he said. Luchtmeijer began his political career in 1993, when he won a seat on the town council, where he served for three years. When then-mayor Jack Collins announced his retirement, Luchtmeijer ran successfully for the mayor’s chair, where he served for another three-year term. The potential lack of experience on council is just one of the reasons the former mayor of Qualicum Beach decided to throw his hat in the ring to run for a seat as a councillor. His main concern, he said, involves the seemingly endless annual tax increases imposed by the municipality. “We see the continual increase in property taxes and auxiliary charges, which are really taxes,” he said. “We have maintained the status quo for quite

a number of years and that has usually meant a three or four per cent tax increase a year, with not a lot of change in the service we’re getting. Over a number of years, that’s quite a chunk of money.” Luchtmeijer said this is particularly problematic on projects that have specific tax increases dedicated to them, such as the ring road or town hall. “These large projects never come with a sunset clause,” he said. “We still collect taxes on the basis of a level of expenditure we don’t necessarily have now. I would like to see, when we go into further developments, that sunset clauses become part of the package.” Luchtmeijer said the world’s economy has changed dramatically since he sat on council, but he hasn’t seen a corresponding change in the way the town does business. This, he said, is a mistake. “We need to seriously approach the world economic situation on a local basis, so we don’t end up taxed out of our homes or not have any services. The challenge now has to be how do we juggle the

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Former Qualicum Beach mayor Bill Luchtmeijer eyes a council comeback in November By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER

Bill Luchtmeijer is the latest resident to declare his intention to run for council. cost of that quality of life with a tax base that really shouldn’t be going upwards in the economic climate we have today?” Another point Luchtmeijer wants to stress is the need to provide jobs for younger families. “We are quickly becoming a one-industry town, and that industry is retirement,” he said. “I don’t think that’s a comfortable environment to be in because it does not have a growth factor or financial return that many other

industries would give us.” In addition to the senior sector, he said, Luchtmeijer said he wants to see a revitalization of the tourist

accommodation sector in town, so Qualicum Beach can once again realistically call itself a tourist destination town. Luchtmeijer stressed that his vision of council is one of five people working together for the betterment of the community, so he’s hoping disagreements, in future, won’t become personal. He said he has what it takes to serve Qualicum Beach well. “I’m willing to offer my experience and background to help lead us through tough economic times and I will seriously be searching for alternatives to the way things have been done in the past, so we don’t get rolled over by a recession, if one is really on the way.” news@pqbnews.com

NAMING NAMES Here’s a list of who’s running in Qualicum Beach. Councillor: Bill Luchtmeijer, Richard Mennie, Tom Davies Mayor: Teunis Westbroek (incumbent), Mike Wansink Watch THE NEWS for stories on the candidates official announcements in all of the area’s communities leading up to the Nov. 19 civic election.

Lefebvre seeks return in Parksville

Up for Area H

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BOWSER — William (Bill) Veenhof has submitted his nomination papers to stand for election to the position of RDN Area H Director. The Bowser resident has never been affiliated with any federal or provincial political party or organization. He said he will bring strong values to the position and believes that government must be accountable and transparent through open and honest communication. This is reflected in his web page that encourages direct communication between him and all Area H residents.

Current Parksville councilor Marc Lefebvre announced this week he is running for his fourth consecutive term on council. Lefebvre, best known on council for his tireless advocacy for access and mobility issues, he often points out it is cheaper and easier to build new construction with all the necessary facilities than it is to add them after the fact. He applies this principal to

other favourite topics like preplumbing roofs for hot water solar panels and low-flush toilets. He is also eager for the city to be putting more effort into infrastructure through community planning and creative new partnerships. As an example he points to work that the Lions Club would like to do on the Adventureland playground in Community Park in the coming years and suggests the city not only partner with the Lions, but look at neighbouring communities and other clubs

that use the park and creative fundraising efforts.

NAMING NAMES Here’s a list of who’s running in Parksville. Councillor: Marc Lefebvre, Sue Powell, Bill Neufeld, Teresa Patterson, Carrie Powell-Davidson, Peter Simkin, Alicia Vanin Mayor: Chris Burger (inc.), Paul Reitsma, Antonio Farinha

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BRIDGE WORK IN PARKSVILLE PARKSVILLE — Work on the orange bridge in Parksville over the next several weeks will cause delays. It will remain open, but Emcon and the city recommend vehicles use alternate routes when possible. “There will be single lane alternating traffic starting Tuesday, October 11,” said Nasch Aguiar, bridge manager with Emcon Services, which will be doing the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure work. The main work will be to the south end approach slab, which is beginning to fail, he said as well as “replacing the joint armour,” where the bridge connects to the shore and the foot path down the bank to Plummer Road. They hope to complete it in three weeks, by Nov. 4, if the weather co-operates, Aguiar said, adding they will have to do bits of follow-up work afterward, but those will just be short term traffic controlled interruptions. — Auren Ruvinsky

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Meter ban sought Town looks to expand smart meter moratorium By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Representatives of the Town of Qualicum Beach voted unanimously at last weekend’s Union of B.C. Municipalities meeting to call for a moratorium on the installation of BC Hydro smart meters. On Monday night, they took their stand one step farther. Speaking at the opening of the regular council meeting Monday, Councillor Barry Avis called for council

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meter program was fueled by “people who are intransigent in their views and can’t be persuaded. “I wonder out loud what it would take for the people who are against the smart meter installation,” he said. “What evidence is it going to take to persuade them they are not harmful?” Avis responded by stressing the need to get more information before the mandatory devices are installed on homes across the province. He said part of the rational for the vote also stemmed from frustration. “What happened at the UBCM on Tuesday was that the government said to us basically, ‘we don’t care what you think. You’re getting smart meters,’” Avis said. “When we formed as a body on Friday, we called for a moratorium so residents can better understand what they are about and if there are health issues, if there are privacy issues. “What we are doing is asking for caution and better understanding with our residents of B.C.” news@pqbnews.com

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FEATURE Tour de Rock sends messages of hope Riders, fundraisers and the community step up to help children suffering with cancer, and support their road to recovery By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

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n September 24 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock members began peddling their way from one end of the Vancouver Island to the other and along the way have had their hearts touched by the many people who have been affected by cancer. Last year’s Tour de Rock raised $1.4 million and the Oceanside community played a role in the enormous amount. A whopping $62,000 was generated locally for this year’s campaign and more money will trickle in down the road. Karen Little said on behalf of the Parksville Thrifty Foods Smile Team that they could not have achieved their financial goal without help from their many volunteers. The Tour is not only raising money for pediatric cancer research and programs for children with a history of cancer. The team was also letting the public know how important it is for cancer survivors to thrive. There are 22 riders in all made up of police officers from CFB Esquimalt, Comox, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Oceanside, Port Alberni and Westshore RCMP detachments and Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay municipal police departments. The team, which is complimented by three media riders from A News, Black Press and KOOL FM., left Port Alice 14 days ago and rolls into Esquimalt and Saanich today to celebrate the finale of their epic trip. There were some extra high fives for Oceanside Constable Rochelle Carr and Auxiliary Officer Bill Peppy when the team arrived in the Oceanside area on Thursday, September 29 and the community greeted the riders not only with open hearts, but open wallets as well.

Bill McKinney, Joan LeMoine and Kim Burden (from left) lost their hair and beards (men only) when the Cops for Cancer, Tour de Rock riders stopped in Parksville Sept. 29. Combined, they raised $10,000. The pair were front and centre at the Oceanside 2011 Tour de Rock Dinner and Auction September 29 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Peppy, 44, is the bakery operations manager for Country Grocer when not in uniform. He is also head instructor of the Oceanside Martial Arts School in Parksville. He told the gathering the ride has been profound for him. He said he knew seven months ago that it would be a lot of work physically and he was warned by fellow law enforcement officers that it would also be emotional. Peppy admitted to the group that now he knows what they were talking about. “I got hit last night. One kid stood out in Cumberland … 11 year old Brittany.” He went on to say her cancer was in remission but she was struggling at school because kids would tease her. Peppy said he got the young girl who had been in tears to sit with the team in front of the whole school and

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“That’s when I got it.” Peppy also talked of the camaraderie that exists among the riders on the team. “I have met some cool guys. I have got to know a bunch of people I have never met before. I ride with them and laugh with them.” And while he has enjoyed hanging out with his teammates, he let his wife and two children who were at the event showing their support know how much he appreciates their generosity. “I am blessed with an awesome wife and two great healthy kids.” Peppy’s official team vest was auctioned off for $325 and went to his wife Debbie who was determined to outbid everyone. The couple have long been part of a Cops for Cancer golf tournament and took on responsibility for the event in 2006, moving it from Arbutus Ridge to Parksville’s Morningstar course. Judging by the cheque for $12,500 presented to tour organizers from Debbie at the gala,

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this year’s golf tournament — which was held on September 9 — was a huge success. It is hard to describe the way in which the people of Vancouver Island have embraced the cause. All the work — all the head shaves and hot dog sales — done by the fiercely dedicated fundraising committees in each of the 27 communities that the tour rolls through each fall, is hard to measure. Fifteen million dollars has been raised by the Cops for Cancer event on Vancouver Island alone since 1998. The Canadian Cancer Society uses the money to fund pediatric cancer research and programs that help children with cancer and their families. Part of the funds generated from the event will enable 600 kids to attend Camp Goodtimes for free. It costs $1,500 to send one child to camp for one week. The camp is a place where kids can put the trials and tribulations of cancer on the back burner for a few days and share in the magic of summer camp with other kids who have lost their hair or limbs. Fighting back against a disease that strikes the ones you love is what motivates Oura Giakoumakis, one of the owners of Thalassa Restaurant at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. She and her business partner and sister-in-law Kalli Bourodemos have been fundraising at the restaurant for the last three years and presented this year’s tour organizers with a cheque for $18,200. Giakoumakis said they know first hand how childhood cancer affects the entire family. Bourodemos has a son who will be turning 12 years old in March. Georgious is a Luekemia survivor who Giakoumakis said has truly been an inspiration. “Our nephew has taught us to be strong and we are privileged to have him in our family,” she admitted.

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The Tour de Rock is very much a family affair for Constable Aaron Murray. “My dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. Stage four lymphoma, they said. It hit me like a ton of bricks.” It also gave the 33-year-old Saanich police officer all the incentive he needed to jump on the bike. Aaron’s dad is in remission now, retired to Nanaimo after a career in law enforcement that took the family all over B.C. Murray said he was surprised by how emotional the Tour de Rock experience has been. He added the most physically challenging part of the ride so far has been the 150 kilometre leg between Port McNeil to Sayward when it was rainy and windy. “It was the combination of distance, weather and elevation. It was only day two … but its all relative. We only suffer for a few hours, but kids with cancer go through a lot more.” He said even though he is an officer who patrols on a mountain bike, his endurance was taken to a whole new level during training and he admits his muscles protested at times during the ride. The team was supported by a crew of 15 which included a paramedic, physiotherapist and bike technicians. While in Parksville the team spent the night at the Quality Resort Bayside Inn. He said the night before it was at Crown Isle in Courtenay but he admitted he really enjoyed sleeping on the gymnasium floor on their first night in Port Alice. “It was great. The people from the town brought us their air mattresses to sleep on. It was heart warming.” Murray said his girlfriend has

been very supportive and even made him inspirational cards for each day of the trip. The motivational speaker that evening was Janelle Canning who participated in the 2009 Tour de Rock representing the RCMP in Port Hardy. She said when she signed on for the tour she knew it would be tough, and she almost bowed out well into her training because her grandmother got diagnosed with cancer at that time and she wanted to be with her. Instead she rode in the tour, doing if for her grandmother and she admitted that even though she wasn’t one of the strongest riders on the team she was one of the first one’s to get up and over “The Hump” to Port Alberni. She told the supporters in Parksville that she was driven by a divine power and as it turned out, she learned her grandmother had passed that afternoon, the same time she was powering through the steep climb from Parksville to Port Alberni. The gymnasium at Ballenas High School was packed to the rafters when the team dropped in on day six for a friendly game of volleyball with the senior girls team. Ballenas Principal Don Boyd said his school raised $8,000 last year for Tour de Rock and the money is still coming in for the campaign this year. A cheque for $1,500 was presented to Tour de Rock organizers and Boyd said the fundraising is ongoing. He said they have been raising money with school barbecues each Tuesday and Thursday and will continue with the school barbecues on the first Tuesday of each month throughout the school year. The Tour de Rock team has been on the road for two weeks and has covered over 1,000 kilometres.

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Hof Waldeck Farm owner and operator Claudia Bruyckere with Department of Fisheries and Oceans Technical Support consultant Jack Newman pleased with the restoration job on French Creek. giant boulders along the creek bank, was referred to as “The Artist” of the project. He said he was humbled to be given such a title and really enjoyed doing his share of the project. Tinkling said it wasn’t the biggest project he has worked on but one of the most satisfying. “This was a pleasant project. Coming down and seeing it is very rewarding,” he said. One of the excavator’s other projects includes the rock walls at French Creek Marina. In order for the project to get off the ground close to $40,000 was needed and thanks to grants from a number of agencies not only was the work completed on budget, there was even a little money left over for a maintenance fund. Robinson said putting the funding together was huge and he is impressed with how many groups stepped up financially. They include — Pacific Salmon Foundation, Fortis BC, Epcor,

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Return from the escape Dr. Bayla Schecter outlines the health reasons for peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s addiction By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The Oceanside Division of Family Practice held itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second monthly public health information session to help spread medical information directly to the community. The local group of over 30 doctors brought in Dr. Bayla Schecter, who has worked in addiction medicine for 23 years. The talk was on â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is Addiction and facts on alcohol, tobacco and marijuana you may not know,â&#x20AC;? she said, but pointed out each part of that title could be an entire lecture on its own, so she focused on addiction in general.

In all the chaos, our house became a home for many of Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends, family and anyone who felt the need to stop by. Through feeding 34 guests at dinner a few nights, to setting up tents and cleaning the yard, Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends, family and acquaintances all stepped up to help his family out and to support each other in their time of need over the loss of an amazing person.

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.C.’s New Democrats are barking up the wrong tree by criticizing the Liberal government’s push to televise the Stanley Cup rioters’ court appearances. Like any good train wreck, people will enjoy watching the fate of those rioters who — in front of many, many cameras — caused damage and havoc on the streets of Vancouver. Most people will simple want to see if justice is done. That’s where the NDP needs to focus. Not on the riot trials themselves or lambasting Premier Christy Clark for insisting on making those trials public — but on the fact the cameras will be turned on inside the courtroom. Give the Give the public at large a picture of the justice public at large system — how it works and perhaps why getting a picture of the rioters in front of a judge has taken so darn long. Many people are frustrated that the rioters the justice in England were in front of a judge so quickly system — especially since those riots took place after Vancouver’s own experience. The NDP is right when it says justice takes too long in this province, and that’s due to system cutbacks. There are simply too few judges and other court workers to keep up and ensure speedy trials. This must be addressed. What better way to show this to people than a very public trial. The NDP should have thought a little more before attacking the justice system from this angle. Getting cameras into the court room for this very public matter of justice will do more to serve their position on justice delays than will their grandstanding over every comment the premier makes.

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tep right up folks, we’re back in business! I know it’s been a while, but I admit it, I was bitter. Who wouldn’t be, after having his business shot to pieces right out from under him, not just by the federal government, but by the prime minister himself, Pierre Elliott Trudeau? It wasn’t a big business of course, but it was mine, me and a couple of my Green Party buddies in Vancouver back in the ‘80s. The issue de jour was cruise missile testing and we came up with a plan to make T-shirts and sell them at demonstrations. Not to put too fine a point on the details of the design, suffice to say it included cartoon images of Pierre Trudeau, Ronald Reagan and a cruise missile, with the legend; Don’t Blow it, Pierre!

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They were silk screened, high quality work, the art done by a really talented guy. We laboured in a basement night after night, printing and printing. And then one morning, I got the call. “What do you mean, he went for a walk in the snow? He quit? What are you talking about? I’ve got 300 T-shirts here. He can’t quit!” And just like that, boom, another B.C. business in the toilet because of the darn federal Liberals. I lost a couple of hundred bucks on that one, but I learned a golden rule. It’s all about timing. From that point on I would

bide my time until just the right idea came along at just the right moment. That’s why I’m so excited about the current electoral contest in Parksville. By Neil Not since cruise Horner missile days has my entrepreneurial radar screamed so loud as when I first heard that Paul Reitsma was running for mayor. “Are you kidding? Betanko? Seriously?” Sure enough, even though he falsely identified himself in poison pen letters to the editor, even though he had to resign as MLA just before the only successful recall campaign in the province’s entire history kicked him out, it seems Mr. Reitsma is ready to move on.

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He’s had a soul-scrubbing, you see. Hello? Is that opportunity knocking? Whatever kind of soap he was able to use to scrub that disgraceful record from his soul must be really, really powerful stuff. I would have left the city with my head hung in shame if I was caught playing that game, not run a campaign to be mayor of it. If this stuff really works, I want a piece of that action. I want the recipe. I don’t know what’s in it, but like most soap, I bet it’s based on lots of lye. Betanko’s Soul Soap I’ll call it. I’ll get on some miracle circuit and sell truckloads of the stuff. I’ll be offshoring before you know it! I mean, the Vatican alone …

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Kind of makes me want to root for the guy after all. I can’t overlook the fact that you do get two for one with the Betanko ticket. If I happen to make a few hundred million bucks with BetanKorp Soap Products and retire to a nice house in Eaglecrest, well, that’s just a bonus. Could this former provincial Liberal make up the damage done to my entrepreneurial career by that federal Liberal of so long ago? Hard to say. I have no idea if this soulscrubbing soap really works and I certainly don’t want to invest a nickel until I know it does. After all, as I’m sure Mr. Betanko is aware, some stains just don’t wash out. news@pqbnews.com

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Re: Smart Meters safe and efficient (THE NEWs, Sept 20). With all the talk of BC Hydroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart Meter Program, I have yet to read or hear one mention of the approximately 400 meter readers in B.C. who will lose their jobs. Mr. Murphy boasts in his letter that 350 positions in B.C. will be created for the meter installation contract. Unfortunately, he fails to mention that these positions were awarded to a private contractor, and not to the 400 who are already employed and will loose their jobs because of this program. He also fails to mention that these 350 positions are short term until the smart meters are installed and the contract has finished. Once the program is up and running, almost everyone loses their job. How come no one mentions this? Sadly, the meter readers have not been offered any job placement or retraining. Instead, we are expected to participate in reading the smart meters until they prove they are smart enough to replace us.

Valerie Yates, meter reader Qualicum Beach

Quit with all the fear mongering There has been several letters to the editor of THE NEWS over the last few months regarding smart meters. These letters have been written by people trying to instill fear of electromagnet radiation, EMR, when none is warranted. We read of all the old myths of headaches, nausea and so on. However, the writer missed a few such as the chickens stopped laying, the cows stopped giving milk, the hair fell off the llama and men would become sterile. I have heard them all, as they have been around since the first microwave radio relay was built across Canada in the mid 1950s. These tales surface for every new cell tower being built, Wi-Fi in schools and now with smart meters. Manmade EMR has been around since Marconi gave us

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uss Vinden is right about the unpayable debt and crippling interest weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re burdened with simply because Canada no longer funds its public debts through the Bank of Canada (THE NEWS, Sept. 30). Before this change in policy around 1975, the federal government financed much of its public debt through the Bank of Canada with nearly interest-free money. The federal debt was then about $22 billion, this after over 100 years of governance and the completion of massive public projects such as the national railway system, TransCanada Highway, St. Lawrence Seaway and the instigation of UIC, OAP, and universal health care. Today, some 36 years later, the federal debt is nearly $570 billion and the government is cutting projects and services. This year, the interest weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay on the federal debt will be close to $37.5 billion ($103 million each day) and there will be little public benefit to show for that unconscionable spending. Our tax dollars pay the interest to private lenders such as banks, when the interest payments could be going to the Bank of Canada and ultimately back to government coffers minus administration costs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; basically interest-free money. And how much is $103 million? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding that could pay for 30 MRI units; construction of seven small hospitals or four high schools; salaries for over 500 doctors or 1500 nurses or tuition fees, books, and room and board for over 6,500 university students. Just one dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest on the debt! What competent MP of the day, fully understanding the implications of this policy change would have voted for such a scheme? How is creating massive public debt in the best interests of the country? And how could discerning MPs allow this retrograde policy to continue today? Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to write Dr. James Lunney and ask if he has the courage to raise the issue with his caucus with the intent of correcting this misguided policy.

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radio transmission at the end of the 19th century but also exists naturally in the cosmos. It is only now that it is more visible, with cell phones, Wi-Fi and smart meters. We experience it every day with everything from lightning, machinery, cordless phones, garage door remotes, keyless entry to our cars and so on. Even that static snap heard when removing knickers from the cloths dryer gives off a burst of EMR. All of these are very low power, as are the likes of cell phones, Wi-Fi and now smart meters.

I have 50 years of experience studying, and working with the generation, radiation, and propagation of the EMR wave. I have lived on high power transmitting stations, microwave sites and search radars and agree that no study has found a link between exposure to EMR and cancer. Please do not spread myths just because you do not want something. Study the subject from reliable sources, not cherry picked trash from the Internet.

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Maybe we should take a step back I have recently been going through old family photos which are of Parksville when it was just a dirt road and people worked hard and lived without all the technology including BC Hydro, which brings me to the smart meters. I really feel we should take a step back from technology and go back to the old days but use what we have learned along the way. Instead of wasting money and laying people off installing the smart meters, why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Hydro use our money we pay every month and put it in to making solar or wind power a requirement in new homes and help people change over to solar or wind power.

Shawnarae Ford Parksville

Dogs will also be hurt by meters I am very concerned by the smart meters that are being forced upon us. Like the HST, no consultation was provided to the people. The BC Liberals rammed through legislation in 2010, decreeing BC Hydro must bypass public consultations and independent evaluations, and replace electricity meters across the province with digital smart meters by 2012 Smart meters are being protested in 13 states, in California 45 communities have halted smart meter installation. Reports from those who have had meters installed describe adverse health effects such heart palpitations, dizziness, inability to fall asleep, disturbed sleep, memory problems, cognitive disturbances, flu-like symptoms, worsening of existing health problems, abrupt depression, agitation, headaches, ringing in the ears and hearing problems. I have two dogs and thus am concerned. My older dog Loki has epilepsy and I am very concerned that the constant wireless electromagnetic field transmission Multiple times per minute will cause seizures. My younger dog Razz â&#x20AC;&#x201D; son of Loki â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has sensitivity to high pitched sounds.

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value to our houses. They clean our air, shelter many living organisms and form a vital link in our ecosystem. Our current bylaw concerning the cutting of trees does not seem very effective in preserving them. We could reduce the carnage if enough concerned people raise the issue and suggest reasonable alternatives. Perhaps we need to offer contractors incentives to minimize tree cutting and educate property owners about the consequences. We could reduce development permit fees and fast track approvals when trees can be saved. In parts of Europe, a permit is required to cut a mature tree, site inspections are conducted and a replacement tree must be planted somewhere. It may cost a little but the reward would support our OCP vision for a more attractive city. A municipal election is approaching and I urge residents to solicit prospective councillors for their views and vote accordingly.

Rhys Harrison Parksville

Take part in the debate I would like to draw attention to the upcoming October 17, 19, 24, 27, and November 2 (7-9 p.m.) and November 5 (1-3 p.m.) community dialogue sessions. I am writing to encourage all members of our community to attend a session or get involved by leaving their ideas on the SD69 website, which will soon have a specific page set up for this. I make this request as a parent who has spent many hours in collaboration with several other parents and community members to design a process for these sessions that is open, transparent, effective and accessible to all. I believe that every member of our community has a direct or indirect investment in education, whether it is in a personal, social, financial, business or political context. This has been recently demonstrated in Qualicum Beach, when the threat of a school closure made almost everyone in

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The Town of Qualicum Beach will be welcoming students from the University of Applied Studies in Public Administration in Kehl, Germany, as interns at Town Hall: January 15 – April 1, 2012 two females February 14 – May 11, 2012 one male The interns are seeking furnished apartments or suites, or bedrooms in a household. The dates accommodation is required may change, subject to approval of vacations. Interns usually travel the last month of their visit. The students are in their early twenties, and are ﬂuent in English. Preference will be given to accommodation located close to Town Hall, 660 Primrose Street, or where the landlord or host family can provide some transport assistance. By October 15, 2011, submit to Town Hall the following information on your accommodation, and we will forward it to the students to contact you directly: • Your name and contact information (including email) • Description of family or others living in household, if shared accommodation • Per week or per month rent charged and terms (when payable, is charge per person or per couple, what does the rent include (room only, room and food, or room and cooking facilities, cleaning, laundry, etc.), and what does it not include

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that their health emergencies occur during office hours, even with the extended hours? I understand that Nanaimo Regional Hospital is getting new equipment for their emergency room. What could possibly be a down side to acquiring this, now available, old equipment for use in an emergency facility in the local health centre? Any suggestions on how to get a protest going that will give some sense to the senseless? I have one last question to our two communities, especially our seniors ... are we already dead or do we just think we are?

that community realize how connected we all are to the education of our children. So please do not waste this opportunity, the future direction that education takes in our district could be shaped, influenced and impacted by the viable ideas of it citizens. This will only happen however if you show up and share your perspectives — don’t complain, indeed you can’t complain, if you don’t turn up and take part! Contact 250-2484241 for more information and to register.

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Parksville-Qualicum representative said, he’s looking at the possibility of a foot passenger ferry from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver. “We need to have a foot passenger ferry tied into the Sky Train transit system,” he said. Conceding that such a service has been tried on several occasions and failed each time, Cantelon said he’s looking for a different approach. “What we need is someone with expertise with ship building and maintenance, such as Seaspan,” he said. “They have the knowledge of the sea and the financial resources. The others didn’t have the depth, the capacity or a shipyard. Seaspan has that.” Cantelon said he met with some of the senior management of Seaspan in the context of seeking support for a federal ship-building contract and brought up the idea at that time. “They told me to do more homework, but I wasn’t thrown out of the office,” Cantelon said. • The 2011 boating season is quickly

winding down and so is the deadline for nominations for the Canadian Safe Boating award. This award ceremony is held every January to recognize a person, group or organization that has gone beyond the call of duty to promote boat safety and environmental stewardship. Do you know someone who designed a new boating safety product or initiative, or who otherwise contributed to safety on the water? Did some-

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She said Buckrell, who lives in Comox, has done amazing things with his career. “He is an ex-school teacher. He gets up every day at 5 a.m. and paints until noon,” she said. West Coast artist Susan Schaefer has been Mostly self-taught, Schaefer continues to busy over the last year working on a new body grow as an artist by taking classes and organizof acrylic paintings and now the public has ing workshops by professional artists that she an opportunity to see her creations at The Old admires. School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Schaefer said she began getting serious Beach. about making and selling her art about 11 years The exhibition entitled “Scapes” will be on ago when she started Young at Art Studios. display from October 11 to November 4, 2011 The self-employed with an opening recepgraphic designer and tion Wednesday, Oct. 12 publisher of the Island at 7 p.m. Arts Magazine is also Schaefer said she the creator and host of is excited about this the upcoming annual new body of acrylic Island Arts Expo. paintings that include Schaefer and her seascapes, landscapes partner Jeff Shields and mountainscapes. have been putting on She has about a dozen the Island Arts Expo pieces that will be for the last couple of hung in the Dorothy years, which last year Francis Gallery. featured over 20 artists A transplant from from around Vancouthe prairies, Schaefer ver Island. The event is said, “I am constantly held in Qualicum Bay in awe of the natural and has artists selling beauty that surrounds their work, putting on us in our own backworkshops and chatyard; the glistening ting with the public. snow on the mountain This year’s event is tops, the beaches at being held November low tide that seem 5 and 6 and once again to go on forever or there is an impressive the eagles keeping a lineup of presenters. watchful eye perched Registration for the high above a tree top.” event has begun and if Schaefer portrays One of Susan Schaefer’s works of art. you register online by the local beauty in October 31 you will reher paintings in her ceive a 20 per cent discount on most workshops. own impressionistic style. Her work includes Some of the workshops being offered at the forests, floral art, underwater scenes and old art exposition include Grant Leier and Nixie buildings. Barton of Barton Leier Galleries demonstratAfter attending a five-day workshop with award-winning painter Brian Buckrell in April, ing stamping, gold leafing, encaustic on wood and more. Schaefer took to her studio in Qualicum Bay Award-winning painter Brian Buckrell will with vigor and put her brush to canvas to create show how he starts his paintings and Grant this latest exhibition which has been about a Fuller will discuss some of the tools used to year in the making. She said the workshop was inspiring but also make money with your art. To register or get more information on Isvery intense. land Arts Expo visit www.islandartsexpo.ca “We called it boot camp for acrylic painters. Schaefer’s invites the public to stop by her He was trying to teach us everything in five studio whenever the open sign is out, and othdays that he has learned over the past seven erwise by appointment. For more information years.” call 250-757-8003, email susan@youngatart.ca or visit her website at www.youngatart.ca.

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Protect your family from ﬁre Those people who still burn wood in their stoves should ensure they get their chimneys cleaned, says Qualicum Beach Fire Chief Darryl Kohse. “People should make sure they have it cleaned every six months,” he said. “They should also make sure the wood they are burning is clean and dry. If you burn wet wood the creosote becomes more prevalent and it builds up.” He conceded chimney fires have sparked a smaller and smaller proportion of the calls to the fire department over the years. “A lot more people have gone to natural gas.” Kohse’s message comes as communities around the province mark Fire Prevention Awareness Week. Kohse said the department has enlisted Sparky the Fire Dog to attend local schools to give important messages about fire safety. One of the most important of these — and one that fits with

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Plan to get your and your family out alive. this year’s theme of ‘Protect your Family from Fire,’ is to develop a fire safety plan, so both parents and children are able to find their way out of the house in the event of a fire. “As well, people should check their smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries twice a year, at the time change.” As well, of course, he stressed the danger of children playing with matches. “That’s a big one,” he said. Deputy chief Peter Cornell said when firefighters go into the schools, they make sure, particularly with the little ones, to give them a nonthreatening idea of what a firefighter is all about. “With the Kinder-

garteners we put on the masks and the packs on, so they can see what we look like and sound like, so they won’t be afraid of us in a fire,” he said. “Usually we dress their teacher in the gear, so it’s somebody familiar.” They also show

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BOW-HORNE-BAY

DASHWOOD

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Electrical cords are in good condition (not damaged).

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Appliances and lights are plugged into separate electrical outlets.

Left to right: Deputy Chief Geoff MacIntosh, directors Pat Doyle, Albert Zeghers, Gerry Caille,board, chairman-Rod Luck, Capt.Chris Round, Capt.Philip Brown, firefighters-Roy Allen, Keith Nickerson, Dennis McQuillan, Jesse Partridge, F.R.Capt. Kootchie Giroux, director Dave Twigge, firefighters-Grayson Codlin, Doug Priseman, Capt.Bill Burnett, Asst.ChiefBill Erickstad, cadet Charlie Brown, Sec./treas. Simone Mynen, Fire Chief Steve Anderosov. Missing firefighters: Ken Collett, Bill Lovegrove, Jana Marshall, Johan Svensson, Morgan McCarthy, Shae Partridge, and director-Michael Bachynski.

Back Row: K. Francouer, A. Courtice, J. Lampman, M. Scott, Capt. L. Hepting, C. Olson, P. Hyde, Lt. S. Hogg, D. Gooding, J. Morton, K. Morton, J. Woodyatt, B. Raper, D. Mintz, J. Yacovelli, S. Puts, D. Shantz, G. Percival, R. Cappus. Front row: K. Lyons, Lt. Z. Stonley, Chief N. Acciavatti, D. Hook, D. Cappus. Missing from photo: Deputy Chief D. Francouer, Capt. B. McCauley, Lt. A. Hillsden, Lt. B. Lovegrove, S. Cappus, B. March, J. Howse, K. Board, H. Jestin, D. White.

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All smoke alarms work when tested by a grown-up. (Back row) Todd Patola, Eric Lacey, Mike Bellwood, David Baldinger, Christina Staley, Rob Wood, Jay Whitelaw, Jeff Simmons, Caitlyn Van Duin, Matthew Trembley, Bill van Duin, (front row) Dan Hillsden fire chief, Cecilia Duff, Emily Tamburi, Neville Timbley, Rob van Duin, Virginia Broednik, Jill Hibbert Richard Klassen.

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All escape routes are clear of clutter and easily accessible.

Left to right, back row: Bryce Richards, George Lenz (Fire chief). Middle: Rob Cottrell, Lloyd Rae (Captain), Margaret Furnell (administrator), Thomas Flegel, John MacMillan, Ed Pater, (lieutenant), Russ Thornley (assistant chief). Kneeling: Wendy Scott, Tom Schiersmann. Absent: Dave Nixon (Deputy Chief), Les Barrie, Bob Hutton, Liz Champagne, Linda Jordan, Glen Crompton.

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“We would like to remind our citizens to have their chimneys cleaned and inspected before you use them this year and also every month to check for any build up of creosote in the chimney pipes. We would also like to welcome our citizens to drop by our ﬁre station in Dashwood to pick up a free battery for their smoke detector Monday to Friday 8am-4pm or Drop by Thursday nights 7pm to 9pm. You can also give us a call if you would like us to test or replace the battery in your smoke detector in your home too!”

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(Left to right) Colin Catton, Fire Chief, Ken Armour, Deputy Chief/ FR, Troy Bater, Assistant Chief/ FR, George Klemm, Captain, Bruce Carpenter, Captain, Brad Knorr, Lieutenant/ T.O./ FR, Dave Dahlstedt, firefighter/ FR, Chris Armour, firefighter, Mason Sigouin, firefighter, Ray Naylor firefighter/ FR, Chelsea Kellaway, Probationer/ FR, Jeremy Dipietrantonio, probationer / FR, Penny Bradshaw, probationer, Zachary Berube, probationer, Stuart Guy, probationer, Richard Reedel, probationer / FR, Hugh O’ Callaghan, rookie / OFA, Bill Biegler, rookie, Lisa Reedel, probationer / FR, Dave Seaton, probationer / FR.

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Inset back: Travis Andersen, Jeremy Maeers, Cam Ahern, Roy Burns, Robert Hale, Bryce Mack, Andrew Bloomer. Back row (from left): Captain Murray Walker, Leo Groenewegen, Lieutenant Rich Pappel, Lieutenant Steve Parry, Nick Shillito, Harvey Sommerfeld (recently resigned), Captain Cody Nielsen, Anthony Hawkes. Middle: Training Officer Denis Holme, Adam Snyder, Shane Servant, Monica Litton, John Thompson, Fred Bull, Deputy Chief John Newall, Fire Chief Doug Penny. Front: David Lawson (recently resigned), Ross Thompson, Morgan Farrell, Recently resigned Amber Lea Nielsen, Ashley Nygren, Rob Fell.

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Back Row, left to Right: Dan Ritchie, Ron Smith, Mike Insley, Mike Hamilton, Peter Cornell, Paul Gibbons, Brian Hale, Don Marshall, Douglas Lochhead, Tristan Jack, Chris Pertch, Rob Hunter, Darryl Kohse Center Row (left to right): Greg Roberts, Louise Dawson, Denyse Kohse, Matt Traynor, Nico Grauer, Ryan Lay, Jason Roberts Front Row( left to right): Barry Blair, Jeff Hoard, Heidi Zabel, Janice Hooper, Robyn Houle, Toni Botelho, Mark Watson.

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250-248-5601 erringtonfd@shaw.ca Errington Volunteer Fire Department

Fireﬁghters and Auxiliary Members Needed! Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind everyone to take extra precautions to not overload electrical circuits with the onset of Fall and Winter.

Leave message: 250-248-9490 or stop by Fire Hall #2 (3241 Alberni Hwy), Wednesday night at 7:00pm

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“Look for us at schools during Fire Prevention Week!” Qualicum Beach Volunteer Fire Department

NANOOSE BAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department plays a major role in the safety of Nanoose and surrounding communities. We are made up of volunteers from all walks of life, gathering for the purpose of fighting fires and providing other emergency first response activities, filling a gap that is much needed in a small community. We recruit at the end of the year and will be looking for dedicated, responsible, reliable and healthy individuals that work well in a team environment and look forward to helping others. Our calls are made up of approximately 50% first responder (medical), 25% motor vehicle accidents, and 25% fire or potential public endangerment related situations.

TOP 10 FIRE SAFETY TIPS • Install smoke detectors • Plan your escape from ﬁre • Keep an eye on smokers • Cook carefully • Give space heaters space • Matches and lighters are not toys • Candles burn • Use electricity safely • Crawl low under smoke • Fire extinguishers are a last resort

TIPS FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK • Time to start thinking about cleaning your chimney for the fall/winter and preparing for potential power outages. Make sure your smoke detector batteries are tested! • Just a reminder to make sure that your house numbers are easily visible from the road and at night so we can see them in the event of an emergency. • For our safety and yours, if you see our truck emergency lights or our personnel please slow down, we are either at or going to an emergency. • Drive carefully during the increased rain that we may experience in the fall.

Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department

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im Collins, in How the Mighty Fall, has identified pride is the mighty’s first step toward failure. Although his finding is based on research into publicly traded companies, the five steps he identifies in their falling into irrelevance, apply equally well to us as individuals. So also does the solution: count your blessings. Collins’ research identifies this helped some successful companies not to be filled with pride. They recognized, and give credit to the fortunate breaks and happenings that contributed to their success, which they could claim no credit for. You could say, Thanksgiving saved them. So, here is something for us all to try this Thanksgiving weekend. It is an assignment Collins gave to a group of successful leaders, to help them avoid the first step of falling. “Count your blessings. All the good things that happened to us that we did not cause. “Come up with 100.” One hundred? In this time? For those of us feeling challenged, this well known story of Corrie Ten Boom may help. In 1944 Corrie and her entire family were arrested for aiding Jews in Holland. Corrie and her sister Betsy were shipped to a concentration camp inside Germany. Corrie smuggled in a small Bible and together with her sister began holding Bible readings to boost morale. One day Corrie read: “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” In The Hiding Place, Corrie writes the following of Betsy’s response. “That’s it, Corrie! That’s His answer. ‘Give thanks in all circumstances!’ That’s what we can do. We can start right now to thank God for every single thing about this new barracks!” I stared at her, than around me at the dark, foul-aired room. “Such as?” I said. “Such as being assigned here together.” I bit my lip. “Oh yes, Lord Jesus!” “Such as what you’re holding in your hands.” I looked down at the Bible. “Yes! Thank You, dear Lord, there was no inspection when we entered here! Thank You

for all the women, here in this room, who will meet You in these pages.” “Yes,” said Betsie. “Thank You for the very crowding here. Since we’re packed so close, that many more will hear!” She look at me expectantly. “Corrie!” she prodded. “Oh, all right. Thank You for the jammed, crammed, stuffed, packed, suffocating crowds.” By “Thank You,” Betsie went on serenely, “for Craig the fleas and for ...” Tufts The fleas! This was too much. “Bestsie, there’s no way even God can make me grateful for a flea.” “‘Give thanks in all circumstances,” she quoted. “It doesn’t say ‘in pleasant circumstances.’ Fleas are a part of this place where God has put us.” And so we stood between piers of bunks and gave thanks for fleas. But this time I was sure Betsie was wrong. I love that. “This time, I was sure Betsie was wrong.” Turns out, she wasn’t. Later Corrie found out the guards never came into their barrack because of the fleas. The guards never coming in, gave them an unusual degree of freedom in their barrack. Come up with 100 blessings this Thanksgiving? Maybe I can do that. I’ll be looking for good in things that, maybe, I missed seeing at first. Some are more obvious than others. One of the traditional readings for Thanksgiving tells the story of Jesus healing 10 men with leprosy. The reading concludes (Luke 17:15-19): One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him — and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” There is a difference in being healed, and being well. Well may we grow away from thinking good is owed to us, and be moved to the thankfulness which fills us with joy and faith. Happy Thanksgiving. Pastor Craig Tufts, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Parksville.

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dominate the streets. That’s important, says town council, because the town is considering the purchase of eight new countdown timer heads for the crosswalks in town and are looking into how much time residents should have prior to the signal changing and traffic starting up again. In a report to council Monday night,

chief administrative officer Mark Brown noted the 14 seconds between the lighting of the walk signal and its end is 14 seconds, with a total of 20 seconds between the sign lighting and traffic change. Brown said however that elderly Qualicum Beach residents may not find this sufficient and signal timing will be reviewed as part of

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5 June 1927 – 27 September 2011 John Duck, surrounded by family, died peacefully at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital Tuesday evening. He is survived by his wife Edith, daughter Tina (Peter), three granddaughters, Liza (Ryan), Kyla (Trevor) and Lindsay (Steve), ﬁve great-grandchildren, Kate, Max, Jordan, Luke, and Sophia, sister Audrey (Udo) and brother Bill (Wendy), as well as numerous other relatives spread throughout Canada and England. He was predeceased by his son Grant. After raising their family in Kitimat John and Edith retired to Qualicum Beach and as always their primary focus remained family. John’s granddaughters and great-grandchildren were the joy of his life. He explored Vancouver Island from tip to tip and was a wonderful tour guide for all their visitors from near and far. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Drs. Croome, Booth, Rasiah, Carson and the wonderful staff at the Renal Unit, also to the staff of Emergency, The First Floor, and Palliative Care Unit at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Your care and compassion were greatly appreciated during this difﬁcult period. To Dr. Weir and the staff at the Home Dialysis Unit of the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, thank you also for your many years of care and support. A celebration of John’s life will take place at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Rd in Parksville on Saturday, October 8th at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, 1200 Dufferin Cres Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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In loving Memory of

Sharon Gail Pool Sept. 6, 1941 - Oct. 3, 2009

Sharon Love, You always will be in my heart, with love until forever, Benno. Sharon, with love in our hearts for you, Janine’s and Michelle’s families.

Congdon, Belinda Lea Somers,

Condolences can be sent to www.yatesfuneral.ca

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The family would like to extend their sincere thank you to the all wonderful staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox for their extraordinary care during Mom’s illness.

DEATHS

died at home on October 1st/11 from complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Belinda was born on August 4, 1964 in Winnipeg, Man. She leaves to mourn her husband Ken and their daughter Tanya, her son Colton (Lindsay) Somers, her daughter Hannah Dunbar, along with her mother Brenda Lawrence (George Cole) and her brother Shawn Somers (Regina) and their family of Villa Rica, Georgia. Also her father John Somers (June) of Hilton Head, So. Carolina. Belinda has a large extended family who are also mourning the loss of someone so young. Her ﬁnal resting place will be in a small community in Saskatchewan where her beloved grandparents are also resting. Her aunt and uncle Myrna and Lawrence Pister will attend the grave site at the cemetery in Runnymede. We would like to thank Dr. Brad Bell, his staff and all the staff on all the ﬂoors of Nanaimo Hospital who attended Belinda throughout her illness. Service to be held Saturday October 8th, at 1:00 pm at the Parksville Legion.

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DEATHS

Pauline Stead or Sandi Wells T: 250.248.2545 or F: 250.248.4655 Stop by: 4-154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, BC office@pqbnews. com or sandiwells@ bcclassified.com DEATHS

CHISHOLM, CHISHOLM M Harold

Born October 22, 1925 - Died September 30, 2011 Joseph Harold Chisholm, beloved husband of Pearl Chisholm, adored father of Jo-Anne and Donna Lee Chisholm, doting grandfather of Cameron, James, Lewis and Evan, fond brother, godfather and uncle. From Birtle to Kitimat to Qualicum Beach, Harold made friends wherever he went and his family and friends remain blessed by his gentle wisdom and kindness. A Memorial will be held at Qualicum Beach Legion on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM. On-line condolences may be placed at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

Robert (Bob) Gordon Steele

passed away on Saturday October 1, 2011. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Iris, on July 4th of this year. Bob will be greatly missed by his children Robert Steele, Jr., Timothy Steele, Deirdre Melton (husband Andrew), Erin Batting (husband Robert); his grandchildren Graeme Melton, Kelly Melanson (husband Shane), Kavan Melton, Caitlin Batting, Connor Batting and great granddaughter, Brooke Melanson. Bob was predeceased by his son Peter, in 1985. He is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn Brown of Winnipeg and Bert Rollins of Calgary. Bob was born in New Westminster, B.C. on August 30, 1923, the 6th of 8 children. Bob met Iris in Calgary in 1944 when he was attending a Survival Training Course prior to heading to the far east to be attached to an RAF Squadron where he served as a Navigator/ Bombardier during the Burma campaign. He returned in 1945 and married Iris in Banff, Alberta in 1947. Bob attended UBC and graduated with a degree in Forestry in 1949. After they married Bob moved to Edmonton Alberta where he was employed by the Alberta Government for many years in Resource Management. Bob retired in 1981 and in 1986 Bob and Iris moved to Qualicum Beach, B.C. where he pursued an active lifestyle, fulﬁlled his passion for golf and gardening and enjoyed great times with many dear friends. Many thanks to Dr. John Atherstone, Dr. Peter Haslett, Dr. Jorge Denegri and all of the wonderful health care providers for their unrelenting care and attention to our father.”

Dilys McCoy June 11, 1924 - October 3, 2011 Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us; our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life. ~Albert Einstein

Tea & Memories ~ Farmhouse Restaurant Sunday October 23rd, 2011 at 3 p.m.

SUTHERLAND, Ann Marie (nee Walker) September 27, 1926 – September 28, 2011

Ann passed away peacefully at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer. Left to mourn is her daughter, Katherine Anne Newell living in Qualicum Beach and two granddaughters, Heather Mary Newell, residing in Australia and Jillian Michelle Newell of Qualicum Beach. Fortunately Heather was visiting Qualicum Beach at the time of her grandmother’s illness and had an opportunity to spend time with her before she passed. Also left to mourn is her family in Nova Scotia, her brother Charles T. (Frances) Walker, sisters Eva Dow and Doris (Syd) McNaughton and in Abbotsford, BC her brother Phillip (Joyce) Walker and numerous nieces and nephews across Canada. Ann was born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia on September 27, 1926 to Newell and Harriet Walker into a family of six children. She had many fond memories of growing up on the farm surrounded by family and friends. One of her favourite activities was ice skating which she continued to enjoy throughout her life. She graduated from Bridgetown High School and then attended her Aunt Nelly’s business school which led to her working as a legal secretary in Halifax, NS. She would often tell us of the excitement of living in Halifax during WWII as Halifax harbour served as an essential naval base for Allied warships. Ann was very vivacious and fun-loving and enjoyed attending the many dances in Halifax during the war. Ann later moved to BC and worked as a legal secretary for Ron MacIsaac in Nanaimo and where she met and married Thomas M. Sutherland in 1955. They moved to Vancouver where Tom opened his law practice. They had two children, Katherine Anne (b.Nov 5, 1956) and Jacqueline Marie (Jan 10, 1962 – Jan 8, 2009). They lived in North Vancouver and later in Shaughnessy and were members of the Point Grey Golf Club and the Arbutus Club. They would often visit the Island Hall Resort Hotel in Parksville, Vancouver Island, which Tom’s mother, Mary Sutherland owned and operated. Divorced in 1967, Ann moved to Kitsilano and continued working as a legal secretary. She retired to Vancouver Island in the 1980’s to be near her family. Her greatest sorrows were losing her younger daughter Jacquie, to cancer at the age of 46 and losing her brother Jimmy due to a heart attack. Ann will always be remembered for her ability to make people laugh, her kind and gentle nature and her nickname of ‘Knomer’. She brightened the lives she touched.

Thanks to the staff at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for the care given to Ann. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

LEGALS

INFORMATION

TODD (nee Botwright), MAVIS MARGUERITE Feb 17,1926 Sept 28, 2011. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Mavis. She passed away peacefully with daughter Taryn at her side. Mavis was predeceased by her husband Gordon Todd and survived by her three children; Laurie Mara (Al), Taryn Beveridge (Mal) and Ross Todd (Astra), and a total of seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mavis always strived for higher education, creating Garbutt’s Business College and later earning her Masters Of Education in 1982 and teaching at the Medicine Hat College for many years. She loved writing, reading and photography. Gordon and Mavis enjoyed living in Qualicum Beach, BC during their retirement years. There will be a small Graveside Service at Qualicum Beach Cemetery on October 8th at 11am and a Celebration of Life at Quality Bayside Resort in Parksville, BC, at 1pm. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Parkinsons Society are greatly appreciated.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND BERTRAM ALFRED OLAN also known as RAYMOND BERTRUM OLAN, also known as RAYMOND OLAN, DECEASED LATE OF PARKSVILLE, BC WHO

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Creditors and all others having claims against the Estate of RAYMOND BERTRAM ALFRED OLAN, also known as RAYMOND BERTRUM OLAN, also known as RAYMOND OLAN 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 Administer of the said Estate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or before the 30th day of November,2011, after which date the Administrator will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. THOMAS & COMPANY Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public #6 - 162 W. Harrison Ave, PO Box 1779, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H6 File No.: 10760

HELP WANTED Alberta earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for ﬁeld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

PERSONALS 60 YR old widow would like to meet a widower 50-65 yrs old, please reply to Drawer #23, Parksville Qualicum News, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND, SET of keys at Hirst & McCarter, 1 green key cover & 1 black key cover & Green Alcan Tag on them. Call the News to claim 250-248-4341.

CHILDCARE

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds Call 310.3535

ECE NEEDED. We are looking for a loving & enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our busy team. Full time position to start Dec. 5th. Wage based on experience. Email resume to: littlestar@shaw.ca or drop off in person to Little Star Children’s Centre, 600 Beach Rd., Qualicum Beach.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ENGAGEMENTS

ENGAGEMENTS

COMING EVENTS Our Church of the Ascension community will soon begin inquiry sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith as well as the fellowship of our parish family. The sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn more about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches. Sessions will be held every Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm in our parish hall beginning on Thursday, Oct 6th with an overview of topics to be covered. Please phone our parish at 250-248-3747, if you need further information. PARKSVILLE LIONESS Xmas Craft Fair-PKV Community Centre Nov 5/11 10am to 3pm.Table rentals $40. Payment is due at booking. Bookyour tables now! Contact Noreen: 250-248-0082. STAINED GLASS CLASSES. $85 tuition. 4 weeks, afternoon or evenings. Some tools & glass provided during course. Info (250)248-1031 Layne

INFORMATION

Ingo & Joan Grundmann of Parksville, B.C. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter,

Bodyworks Fitness for women will be starting classes soon. Now accepting resumes for instructors 162 Morison Ave., Parksville

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at: STANFORD PLACE CARE CAMPUS: Licensed Practical Nurses: Casual positions (must have current registration & First Aid/CPR certificate.) Care Aides: Casual positions available (must have current registration) Cooks: casual positions (cooking certificate required) Please forward resume to:Human Resources, 250 Craig St., Parksville, BC, V9P 0A7 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofﬁce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

INFORMATION

COOMBS COMMUNITY ORG (CHRCO) Annual General Meeting October 16, 1pm. Coombs Rodeo grounds

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Call Fine Point Antiques to ensure you don’t make the mistake of FINE POINT undervaluing your “Estate ANTIQUES or Personal” property. Heritage Centre 1209 E. Island Hwy. Parksville, BC

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IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

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All camp-based positions for the North Vancouver Island area. First aid certiﬁcation an asset. Full time, union wages. Fax resume to 250-9564888 or email ofﬁce@lemare.ca

Executive Assistant Family Preservation Worker

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NURSING INSTRUCTORS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DCC Nanaimo has openings for instructors in its Practical Nurse Programs in Parksville and Nanaimo. We require Instructors with a BSCN or LPN. Strong organizational and leadership skills with acute care experience an asset. Choose between one – four days per week; dayshifts only! Interested applicants please email your resume and cover-letter to amys@jobready.ca on or before October 15, 2011.

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QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

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Production Supervisor WFP is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Mid Island Forest Operation in Campbell River, British Columbia. The position will work as part of a team of supervisors directly responsible for yarding, loading and hauling crews. MIFO is a continuous harvest operation (6 X 3 shift) in an effort to harvest approximately 1.1 MM m³ annually and build about 140 kilometers of road.

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CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS

LEMARE LAKE is currently seeking the following positions: • Log Loader • Second Loader • Hoe Chucker Operator •Hook Tender •Chaser •Processor •Off-Highway Logging Truck Driver •Line Loader Operator •Boom Man •980 Operator •Juicer Operator •Bundler/Strapper •Grapple Yarder Operator

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PERSONAL TRAINER needed for ﬁtness facility. Position involves energetic one on one personal training. Nutrition experience & knowledge of ﬁtness equipment is required. Computer & phone skills an asset. Light cleaning & maintenance duties. Wage negotiable upon experience. Call Rick @ 250-248-5511, Genesis Boxing & Fitness.

We Currently have the Following Vacancies:

on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun. NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev 250-248-4720 PV Ann 250-248-3390 QB & NOW, Introducing the

HELP WANTED

OCEANSIDE STORAGE is looking for a Part Time person to join our team. Good customer service & computer skills required. Light maintenance duties. Send resume to: 1270 Alberni Hwy., Parksville, V9P 2C9 or email: info@oceansidestorage.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

son of Cindy Foreman of Parksville, B.C. and Russ Campbell of Cranbrook, B.C.

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HELP WANTED

250-248-3346 HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B ﬂatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, beneﬁts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

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Educational/ Financial Aid Advisor Port Alberni Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiﬁcations and information on how to apply to posting #100287.

A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/ current_openings.php WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1) 866-840-9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Fri., Oct 28, 2011 Reference Code: Production Spvsr, MIFO

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PERSONAL SERVICES HELP WANTED

LABOURERS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

JOIN NEWALTA Track Hoe Operators #11-0154 Newalta is looking for experienced track hoe operators throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Driver’s license, four wheel drive vehicle, H2S and first aid required. Any additional tickets needed will be supplied. Oilfield background or remote location experience is an asset. Schedule is 21 days on and 7 days off. Newalta has much to offer including competitive wages, growth opportunities and benefits such as meal allowances and supplied accommodations while on shift. Email/fax your resume: to westerncareers@newalta.com or fax (403) 806-7076.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Assistant with excellent verbal and written communication skills to support one of the principle owners. Primary duties of this position include managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing and insuring that required documents and other materials are provided in advance of meetings. An advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel is required, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple confidential and important responsibilities simultaneously. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Port McNeill, Vancouver Island. Please fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PAINTING

FREE ITEMS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.

FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norm & Sons Towing, Salvage & Recycling. 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543

CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING

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SERVERS / BARTENDERS needed. Must have “Serving it Right”, a positive attitude and must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.

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. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Amateur Radio Course

This fall the Mid Island Radio Assn., is sponsoring classes in electronics theory and radio regulations, leading to an Amateur Radio Licence issued by the Federal Government. Consider this fascinating hobby if you have an interest in talking to Radio Amateurs around the world or if you would like to help with emergency communications or with providing comms service to public organizations. For information or to enroll, call Len Hooper at 250-752-9278 before Oct. 15/11.

HOME CARE SUPPORT EARN $1200./monthly. Free accommodation w/privacy in a Qualicum condo grd level, w/priv garden for assisting a senior gentleman with housekeeping, shopping. Has common AMD (eyesight decline). Plan winter holidays,passport needed; Cuba? USA? Curious? Call (250)752-3327.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES for small business, reasonable rates, ref avail - get organized, call 250 752 3833 today.

CLEANING SERVICES QUEEN BEE CLEANING Residential & industrial cleaning service. Please call from 3-7pm. 250-951-4819

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FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.

GARDENING WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

HANDYPERSONS OCEANSIDE HOUSE and home for repairs, maintenance and pressure washing. Pete, (250)927-2641.

GARAGE SALES

CHARTWELL, 1015 Windsor Dr., Sat, Oct. 8, 8am-2pm. Moving Sale. Furniture (dining room), computer desk, 2 book cases and misc items. FRENCH CREEK, 1395 Greenwood Way, Multi-Family! Sat. Oct. 8, 9 & 10, 9am 2pm. 23’ Travel trailer, metal lathe, household items, fishing gear assorted tools, and more FRENCH CREEK. Thanksgiving garage sale, rain or shine. Saturday, Oct. 8, 8am-4pm. Antiques, art, track lighting, Barnsby saddle & other great stuff. 1247 Prestwick Place. PARKSVILLE240 Butler Ave, Sat, Oct 8, 9am-noon. Tools, table saw, plumbing & electrical stuff, sm appliances, computer accessories, paper shredder, office/school supplies, file folders, binders, Dictaphone & tapes, books, games, Christmas décorations, sewing machine w/cabinet, sewing notions, fabric, ceramic tile, bisque-ware, glaze chemicals, antique trunks, china, dog travel cage and much much more…

PARKSVILLE, 290 Banks Ave. E. Sat. Oct 8, 8am - 2pm. AND 585 Forsythe, Oct. 8, 8am - 12pm. Furniture, Guy Garage Stuff! Early birds pay double! Rain or shine! PARKSVILLE 426 Willow St. Oct 9th (8-1). Single bed, household items & misc. PARKSVILLE- 587 Forsyth Ave, Sat, Oct 8, 9am-1pm. Variety of items. Washer, table, shelving, children’s toys. QUALICUM 298 1st Ave. W. 893 Beaufort Squardon. (Air Cadet Hall, next to lower ball ﬁeld). Oct 8th (9-4). First annual rummage sale & BBQ fundraiser QUALICUM 847 Primrose St. Oct 8 (8:30-4). Moving sale, lots of near new furniture, antiques, tools & househld items. Rain or shine. WHISKEY CREEK, 3411 Alberni Hwy., Sun & Mon, Oct. 9 and 10, 8am-4pm. Moving/Downsizing Sale of a small hobby farm. Tools, equipment, yard and household goods, furniture and more.

QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date: Oct. 9th., 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables $8.00. Ph: 250-757-8481 or 250-7579938. Rain or shine! QUALICUM BEACH 749 Canyon Cresc. Oct 8 (9-12). MOVING SALE. Incl., great dining room & bedroom suites, family room furniture and more QUALICUM BEACH, 939 McFeely Drive (off Kincade). Sat, Oct 8, 8am-3pm, Sun, Oct 9, 11am-3pm. Estate Sale for cats. Generously donated contents of a home. Crystal, pots & pans, stainless ware, glasses, dishes, vintage collectibles, appls, misc & lots of books. All proceeds go to Catspan & Qualicum Cat Rescue. Lots of Bargains!

RECYCLING IN-N-OUT Recycling. #1 cash buyer for unwanted vehicles. Free towing 250-937-7691

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Ron 250757-2094 or 250-228-1320

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AVONLEA KENNELS Where work is play all day! Dog Boarding Booking For Christmas 250-752-4556

PET CARE SERVICES PAWS OF PARKSVILLE High quality dog grooming of all breeds and sizes. Calm, quiet environment PH: Jesse at 250-927-3776

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 FIRESTONE WINTER tires on rims w/hub caps. size 245/70R/17 new. Call Mike 250-752-6941 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

APPLIANCES

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Sales & Service.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

ACREAGE

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

APARTMENT/CONDOS

Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime

QUALICUM BEACH, Apt. for sale in Hawthorne Place, 750 Memorial Ave. 1 bdrm, 24 hr on site management. Contact Val or Pete @ 250-248-8366

250-954-5704

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C.

COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright loft apartment, 4 appls, W/D, utils incl, avail now, N/S, N/P, $950 mo + dam dep, 250-937-9945 2- BDRM Apt, Hilliers area. N/S, small pet neg, laundry, deck. Avail Nov. 1st. Ref’s. $750 mo + utils, discount for long term. Call 250-752-3032. OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 .

PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm- newly reno’d apt. Available now. Heat, hot water included. $800/mo. Call (250)248-3350.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

ONE BEDROOM Bachelor suite. Separate entry, w/d, f/s. Electric incl. Upper Lantzville. $650 p/mo. Call 250-716-6797

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RENTALS

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 1250 sq.ft. commercial service bldg for rent. Ofﬁce and reception area + shop. New modern industrial site. $1250 per mo. Lease available. Call 250-248-3850

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MORTGAGES

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for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

ELECTONE ORGAN 1 octave pedals $700. 250-752-2137

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

MISC SERVICES

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

SPECIAL needs single bed for sale. Fully adjustable with body massage technology. Serta Romeo mattress that is designed for adjustable beds. This bed is in excellent condition with no marks or stains. $500 or best offer. (250)954-2375

GUNS WANTED: I want to buy your guns. Call (250)4687533.

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MOVING & STORAGE

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

LOBO97 Creations asks = Are you in need of some Renovating Help? From Framing to Laminating. Very reasonable rates! We Will Show Up! 250-228-1339 lobo97@shaw.ca

PROFESSIONAL JOB Coach Assistance for clients with disabilities. References, criminal rcrd check 250-594-3350.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FURNITURE

KENNELS

SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

COMPUTER SERVICES

J & S DESIGNS Yard and fence design, General yard maintenance, Painting, Reno’s, Finishing Work, House Washing by hand,Rubbish removal,and all aspects of snow removal including salting Seniors Discounts! Free Estimates! Call John and/or Sandy 250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

BUYDENS COMPUTER Services.Parksville, Qualicum & areas. Kevin @ 250-240-7372

CONTRACTORS

ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS: In your own home - on your own instrument! Call Keith Clarke, 250-743-9669

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

250-468-7777 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm. D/W, W/D option. Near schools, beach. dwntwn, bus route. From $810 mo. Avail now & Nov 1. Call 250-248-8592. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrm, D/W, free laundry, 2 car spaces, $825. Available now or Oct 1. Call 250-927-0287. PARKSVILLE, quiet seniors 2 bdrm apt. Available now. Ground ﬂoor with Patio. NS,NP ,laundry & games rm. $745/mo incl heat & hot water. Call 250-248-9322. QUALICUM BEACH: Downtown, 1000sf, 2bdrm, 1 bath, lrg living room & deck, $1000. Avail. Oct. 1st, 1 year lease, NS/NP. 2 refs. 250-240-0549, 250-752-3241, 250-752-7904.

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TRANSPORTATION

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

WANTED TO RENT

SPORTS & IMPORTS

COTTAGE, LIKE new 2 bdrm, f/s, n/s, n/p. Propane f/p. $850 Also avail. 10 x 20 storage unit After 6pm 250-752-4773

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, close t beach and shopping, n/s, $1100 mo, avail. Oct. 1. Call 250-757-9696. ERRINGTON, 3br, f/s, w/d, Wood burning f/p, storage shed, pets considered, shared acreage Available now. $1000 /mo. Call: 250-248-0295 ERRINGTON ACREAGE, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, den, shop, f/s, w/d, d/w. $1300 p/mo or with barn, $1500 p/mo. Ref’s req’d. Avail. Now. Call 250-248-2449 ERRINGTON FARM- barn w/ executive house - $2500./mo Available Oct. 250 248-1717. FANTASTIC 4 bdrm, 3 bath, pet friendly home on Parksville Acreage. Fenced back yard, RV prkg, carport, deck, greenhouse, and gazebo. Short walk to ocean, schools & shopping, yet nestled in a park like setting. Stainless appls. Long-term tenants. $1600 mo + utils (only 70% of hydro), pets neg. Horses on property/part board potential. 40x20 Shop also available. Occupancy immed. Call 250-937-9379. HEART OF Qualicum Beachtotally renovated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, F/P, Rancher, steps to pool & shopping. $1200+ utils. Immediate possession. Call (250)752-5987. NANOOSE: FAM. home, reno’d, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 10mins to Nanaimo. Pets ok, on bus route. $1569. 250-947-5629. OCEANFRONT Beachcomber Nanoose- 2 bdrm, 3 bath, furn’d or unfurn’d, plus optional 1 bdrm cottage avail to same tenant, fabulous views, walk on beach, 5 appls, wood F/P, laminate flrs. Kayak, fish, golf. $1500 mo. Please call 250468-1608. PARKSVILLE- 2 BDRM, sm garage, W/D, F/S, D/W, sm dog ok, no cat, N/S. Avail Now. $1000. 250-248-8338. PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, lrg family rm,2 f/p,close to downtown N/P, N/S, + util. 250-468-5451 PARKSVILLE, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, lg. fam. home. Nice yd, all appli’s. Great neighborhood, walk to d/town & beach. N/S, $1650 p/mo. Avail. Nov. 1st/11. Call 250-248-0211 QUALICUM: 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher. Close to town centre. Furnished. Bright, open, clean. $1200/mo. Short or long term lease. Perfect for snowbirds. Excellent references only, please. No pets. 250.752.1184 QUALICUM BAY- Cozy, 2 bdrm, 1500sq ft home. Hardwood & tile floors, nice garden, lrg deck, W/D, F/S. NS/NP. Avail now. $1000+ utils. 250757-9698, 250-240-6202.

QUALICUM BEACH2 bdrms+ den, 2 bath, attached garage, walking distance to beach, downtown, Heritage Forest, no yrd work or maintenance. $1200+ utils. NS/NP. (250)738-1021.

SAN PARIEL, Parksville. 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher. 5 appls, fenced yard, quiet cul-de-sac. NS/NP. $1300./mo. Avail. Nov. 15th. (250)954-3474.

NANOOSE WATERFRONT Home- furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30th, 2012. $1400.+ oil & hydro. Phone, cable, internet incld. Refs req’d. Call 604985-2420 or 604-626-5626.

PA R K S V I L L E / Q UA L I C U M wanted small ofﬁce space. Need cable outlet. Willing to pay $250/mo. 250-927-3870

2004,VW BEETLE,87,000k’s, Yellow, dual shift (auto & standard) Diesel. Asking $14,000. In excellent cond. Call 250594-8892 or 250-507-1325.

TRANSPORTATION

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

AUTO FINANCING

2007 BMW 530 Xi, Moon roof, Bose Premium CD/DVD entertainment package, Xenon headlight package, heated front and rear seats, climate control, 17” alloy wheels with all seasons, all power options plus extended warranty 2012 or 120km. Certiﬁed and e Tested, immaculate condition and ready to go! $16000 Contact: best66bow@gmail.com

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BOWSER- NEWLY renovated 1/2 duplex, bright 2 bdrm, 4 appls, on 1 acre. Refs req’d. NS/NP. $800 mo. Call 250927-1234. Available Nov. 1. RENOVATED 2 bdrm suite in Parksville, insuite lndry. Close to town & beach. Avail immed. $850/mo. Call 250-954-7088.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS HILLIERS- 2 BDRM Mobile. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $750+ utils Avail Now. (250)468-2742. PARKSVILLE - 2 bdrm updated mobile, add on + storage. Beautiful shared 1/4 acre near downtown, beach. W/D, 2 decks, Avail immed/Nov 1. $1000. Call 250-5865461.

WHISKEY CREEK- completely renovated inside/out mobile, 2 bdrm wood stove on shared acreage, long term. No dogs. $800 Available now. Call (250)954-1355.

MODULAR HOMES RENT OR Rent to Own RV’s in Coombs or Errington. Starting at $400. RV pads, $375 includes wi-ﬁ & cable. (250)954-1355.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 Bdrm near Parks. shed appliances wood stove As new N/S no dogs avail now 925/mo 248-5108

2 Bed 2 Bath house for rent in Bowser Nov. 1 $1200 plus utils. Electric heat & wood stove. Excellent municipal water. Fenced garden & greenhouses. No smoking. Refs required. 250-757-9962. BOWSER 1BDRM Cabin $750 + utils. Avail now. Pet on approval. N/S, (250)228-4145. COLUMBIA BEACH, lovely 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher, large yard w/ garden area, attached garage, RV prkg, 5 appls, N/S, pets neg, avail Nov. 1. $1250 mo + utils. Call 250752-8164. COZY 2-BDRM cottage in the woods, 10-min north of Qualicum Beach, 860sqft, covered deck, full bath, W/D, $800/mo 250-240-7774 after 6PM or 604-209-3264 anytime. DEEP BAY (Kopina Estates), immaculate rancher, 2 bdrm + den, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, forced air furnace (elec), F/P insert, fenced yard, N/S, pet neg, single attached garage, $1200 + utils, Oct. 1, 250-757-9937.

QUALICUM BEACH: Bright 2 bdrm rancher, vaulted ceilings, 1 blk off beach/trails, detached shop, priv backyard, refs, avail now, $1150. 250-752-4778.

WATERFRONT COLUMBIA beach area. Fabulous view 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, 6 appls, dbl garage. Lease avail. $1500. 250-334-3126, 250-218-3162.

PARKSVILLE, CLOSE to town. Semi basement furnished studio, shared bathroom & laundry, $550 incls utils. Call 250-468-2000.

QUALICUM BEACH Bright 3 Bdrm duplex. Walk to all schools, shops & pool. 1 bath, back deck, garage, private fully fenced yard, pets negotiable. N/S. W/D hook-up. Avail Oct 15. $950. Call (250)752-7404, 250-951-1290.

Wendy Hofforth, Property Manager Rental Properties Nanoose Bay/Parksville/ Qualicum Beach For current rentals please check my website: www.vanislandrealty.com 124 Craig St., P.O. Box 460 Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G6 Toll Free: 1-866-386-2735 e-mail: cbpropertymanage ment@shaw.ca

QUALICUM BEACH large 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $850 + strata. Nov. 1. 250-752-4258. QUALICUM BEACH, newly refurbished & fully furn’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ocean view property. Jan/2012. $1600 mo + utils. Call Dagmar at 1-403229-9753 or 1-403-618-9756. QUALICUM BEACH. Spacious 3 Bdrm duplex. Walk to all schools, shops, pool & beach, great neighbourhood, 1.5 baths, 3appls, back deck, front balcony, carport, private fully fenced yard, very large storage space/workshop included. Pets neg. N/S. W/D hook-up. Nov 1st. $1000. Call (250)752-7404, (250)951-1290

WHISKEY CREEK- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg yard. N/S, N/P. Damage deposit & refs. $900./mo. Avail Oct. 15. 250-752-4556.

ROOMS FOR RENT ROOM FOR rent in country home, suitable for quiet mature person, light cooking facilities, priv bath, heat/cable incld. NS/NP. Refs. $450. (250)468-7993.

RV PADS PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. 250-228-4097.

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-ﬁrst-bc.ca

WHISKEY CREEK. RV Pad on spacious private lot. $300./mo + hydro. Available immed. Call 250-752-0448.

250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-ﬁrstbc.ca

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION PARKSVILLE BC- fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept home (nice area), gas & electric heat. Nov-Apr (ﬂexible). NS/NP. $800. Call 250-248-2920.

Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties SANDPIPER ESTATES1200sq ft split level, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, patio, fenced yard, N/S, small pet under 30lbs ok. Avail now $1200+ utils, 1-604574-1631 or 1-604-307-1631.

SHOREWATER RESORT in Qualicum Beach • • • •

offers long term rentals now Beachfront self contained studio units with 1 or 2

beds Complete with kitchen, tv, dvd, internet & free local calls Close to town & amenities No smoking, No pets 250-752-6901 or 1-888-450-3811

OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

ROOM available in 3brm home to share with one female. $575 month plus utilities. On bus route 250 248 4650 (room and board negotiable)

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for ﬁrst 20’ $2 each additional foot.

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad

TRUCKS & VANS

250-248-7100.

CARS

SUITES, LOWER

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

ERRINGTON- BRIGHT comfortable 1 bdrm, F/S, W/D, all utils incl, Non-smokers only! $725 mo. Avail Oct. 1. (250)248-7050 before 8pm. PARKSVILLE 2BDRM, newly reno’d, large yard, quiet culde-sac, patio, storage, lndry, NS/NP. $800 1-250-654-0713 QUALICUM BEACH- bright, spacious studio suite, ground level. Close to town & beach. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $750+ utils (furn) or $650+ utils (unfurn). Oct 15. 250-752-3342.

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

UTILITY TRAILERS UTILITY TRAILER (4 x 8 Snowbear), garage kept, like new, $1200 originally, asking $600 obo. Call 250-752-5586.

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CARRIERS

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Call The News at 248-4341 ext. 260 CURRENT ROUTES AVAILABLE:

(WHISKEY CREEK) Self contained bachelor, $550. NS/NP. All incld’d, wireless internet and satellite TV as well. Call (250)752-9793.

SUITES, UPPER

Qualicum Route #652 - 61 papers Alder, Crescent Rd. W., Hoylake Rd W, Poplar & Yew

Qualicum Route #642 - 60 papers 5th&6th Ave w., Garden Rd w., & Primrose St.

Qualicum Woods Rt #604 - 82 papers Dogwood, Linden, Qualicum, Quatna & Tyee

Qualicum Woods Rt #609 - 15 papers, Timberlane Place

NORTH QUALICUM- 600 sq ft 1 bdrm, separate entry suite. W/D, N/S, pets neg. $600+ utils. Oct, 1. 250-951-9327.

Qualicum Woods Rt #610 - 58 papers

PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, avail Nov 1. $850/mo. (250)746-5094

Qualicum Woods Rt #608 - 85 papers

Juniper, Nootka, Sumac & Tamarack

Qualicum Woods Rt #615 - 73 papers Hazelwood, Hollywood, Juniper & Redwood

QUALICUM BEACH, Fully furnished, loft garden suite (500s/f) Priv. Entry, Full kitchen, f/p, w/d, n/p, n/s. $895 mo. Util. incld. Call 250-752-6685

Aspen, Chester, Hawthorne, Sycamore & Tamarack

Parksville Rt #314 - 54 papers Baldwin Rd., Paciﬁc Cres., Sunrise Dr.

Parksville Rt #112 - 58 papers

Levirs, Martindale, Stanford Ave E. & Wain Rd.

•SERVICE DIRECTORY• Parksville/Qualicum Beach •SERVICE DIRECTORY• EXCAVATING

GARDENING

LANDSCAPING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TILING

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The Affordable

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Tony’s Great Gardens

FALL CLEAN-UP

Coastal BUILDING SERVICES

tile & stone

EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

Mini Excavator w/ rubber tracks Dump truck, Concrete & Rock Breaker Concrete Cutter, Post Hole Augger Brush Mower & 16 ft. Flat Deck Truck Land & Brush Clearing, Drainage Ditching, Stump Removal, Lawn Removal & Site Prep.

Gardener ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST • Pruning / Hedges • Tree Trimming / Fruit Trees • Tree Risk Reports • Property Maintenance • Lawn Renovations • Landscaping • Yard Cleanups • And More

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GUTTER CLEANING Yard & Garden Cleanup & Waste Removal Interior & Exterior Home Cleaning

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What’s On This Week

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To submit your activities; email: editor@pqbnews.com, our online calendar at pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

Fri.

Sat.

Oct.

Entertainment

3900 Horne Lake Caves Road, Qualicum Every weekend in October. Events for the whole family. http://www.hornelake.com/ halloween.htm

FOREVER STRONG

Movie fundraiser 7 pm Christian Fellowship Center Qualicum Beach

SCENES FROM A LOUNGE Two one-act plays 7pm Tickets at door Recommended for over 16 years Errington Hall

RAVENSONG MASTERS SWIM CLUB

Activities

Saturdays 7-8 a.m. 250-248-9883

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Activities

FACES OF THE FOREST

BOWSER CHESS CLUB

Meets Saturdays 11 a.m. Legion Hall

10am St. Mary’s Anglican Church 2600 Powderpoint Rd.

Runs to Oct. 30 10am-5pm Milner Gardens & Woodland 2179 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach www.milnergardens.org

COLON CANCER SUPPORT GROUP First Saturday each month. Cancer Society Ofﬁce, 172 W. 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach. 250-951-0425

GARAGE SALE AND BARBECUE

9am-4pm Inside sale Cadet Hall on First Ave., QB 250-752-4235

MID ISLAND FLORAL ART CLUB Local artists Forest creations 10am-5pm Last entry 4:30pm Milner Gardens & Woodland

Sun.

PARKSVILLE LION’S AND SAVE-ON-FOODS FREE FAMILY SKATE

L.A. fall luncheon noon 250-752-6410

Oceanside Place 826 W. Island Hwy. (Wembley Mall), Parksville 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM Free admission and skate rentals.

NANOOSE BAY STUDIO TOURS

BOSTON PIZZA FAMILY DAY

Thanksgiving Weekend Tour Oct. 8, 9, 10, 10am-4pm

Every Friday. Buy $5 kids Card anytime, 100% goes to charity & receive 5 FREE Kid’s Meals.

BINGO

CHARITY ESTATE SALE FOR CAT RESCUE

NANOOSE BAY GARDEN CLUB

Fraternal Order of Eagles. Parksville Legion Sundays 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. & 9 p.m.,146 Hirst Ave.

8am-3pm 939 McFeely Drive, Q

Meets at library 1:15pm 250-468-9796

BAGS BUY 3 GET 1

Entertainment

MT. ARROWSMITH PIPE AND DRUM BAND

FOSSILS OF VANCOUVER ISLAND

NAVY LEAGUE CADETS

PV & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Arbutus Grove Church. 250-752-7810 Ages 9-12, Monday evenings 6:30-9 p.m. at Agricultural Hall, Coombs. 250-248-2677

BOWSER BADMINTON

Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. 14+ years. Beginners welcome/ racquets available. Bowser Elementary. 250-757-8307

PARKSVILLE SENIORS’ ACTIVITY DROP-IN CENTRE

Open from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. 250-248-3200

MAHJONG

Every Monday 1-4 p.m. Nanoose Place. 250-468-0260

IAIDO Art of Japanese sword. Monday evenings, 8:30 p.m. Forever Yung Dance Studio. 250-248-5474

NANOOSE BAY HEARTS IN MOTION WALKING CLUB Meets Monday, 8:30 p.m. Schooner Cove, Nanoose Bay 250-468-1880 Activities

THANKSGIVING DAY All day!

Most productive agents in Canada. Based on 2010 closed transactions. Source CREA & RE/ MAX Internal data.

7pm Knox Heritage Church Parksville Museum

Meets Tuesdays 7:15-9pm Knox United Church, PV 250-752-8130 Activities

QB NEWCOMERS CLUB Meeting 10:15am St. Stephen’s church hall, QB

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING 7pm PV Community Centre Q.B. GARDEN CLUB Oct. 11 Q.B. Civic Centre

AIR CADETS

Tues. 6:15-9pm at Oceanside Middle School. Capt. Reid 250-752-5382

QB CRIBBAGE

First Mon. of month 7pm, QB Legion, 250-752-963

CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS’ FAMILY HISTORY CENTRE Open Tues. 9am-4pm and Tuesday evenings by appointment 591 Arbutus Str. QB. 250-752-2233

#21-826 #21 8 W. Island Hwy., Parksville Proud sponsor of

What’s On This Week

Wed.

Oct.

Entertainment

TIMBERLINE BAND

Country & rock 7:30-10:30pm. Parksville Legion Activities

RETURN ON INVESTMENT 7-8am. Sunrise Ridge Resort

FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOP

6:30-8pm Extension Community Hall 2140 Ryder Street, Nanaimo www.rdnwellSMART.ca 1-888-828-2069

MT. ARROWSMITH RHODO SOCIETY 7:30pm QB Civic Centre

NANOOSE SENIORS

Thu.

Oct.

Entertainment

LADIES NIGHT

Fundraiser for CCS Oct.13 and 18 151 Harrison Ave., PV 250-586-2228 Activities

THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES

$2.50 and snack included Rotary House, Qualicum Beach 211 Fern Rd., W., Qualicum

ADVISORY DESIGN PANEL MEETING City of Parksville 2-4pm Parksville Civic & Technology Centre, Form

COFFEE WITH COUNCIL

Meeting at 11:30 am for lunch at Nanoose Place on the second Wednesday of month

City of Parksville 2-4pm Parksville Civic Technology Centre, Room 100

ARTHRITIS SUPPORT SOCIETY

LITTLE QUALICUM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Weekly exercise classes Wed. mornings, 11:30 a.m. Eagles Hall. 250-947-9246

Meets 2nd Thurs. of month at Little Qualicum Hall, Centre Rd, QB at 1:30pm 250-752-1542

250-752-5884 www.KDair.com

“CAVE-O-LANTERN” PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

BUY 1 ROUND TRIP REGULAR PRICE GET 2ND ROUND TRIP 1/2 PRICE

Get FREE admission to the “Haunted Cave”! Carve a pumpkin at home and bring it to Horne Lake Caves Park on any of our Halloweekends and experience the “Haunted Cave” for free where your pumpkin will be put on display. Every entry gets a free admission! Helmet & light combo is available to rent for an additional $8.50.

Local Agent

#1A-1209 East Island Hwy,

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Oct.

3900 Horne Lake Caves Road, Qualicum Every weekend in October. Events for the whole family. www.hornelake.com/halloween.htm

100 E. Jensen Ave. Parksville

(250) 951-6018

Tue.

HALLOWEEKENDS AT HORNE LAKE CAVES

FREE

MLA Parksville - Qualicum

Oct.

Featured Events for the Week

VACUUM

Ron Cantelon

Oct.

Activities

QB LEGION

Mon.

Entertainment

HALLOWEEKENDS AT HORNE LAKE CAVES

Country music hits Shady Rest Pub

Dinah D and Aaron Cadwaladr Feature act 9pm Rotary House,QB

Oct.

Activities

SMITH AND NOILES

ACOUSTIC CAFE

Sat.

Oct.

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Parksville • 250-954-3211

Restrictions apply. Please call for details.

(in the Heritage Centre Mall)

IslandCleaningSupplies.com

545 E. Island Hwy. Parksville 248-2432 Mon. Tues. & Wed.

Open 7am until 8pm Daily

Seniors’ g Night

PARKSVILLE LION’S AND SAVE-ON-FOODS FREE FAMILY SKATE Oceanside Place, (Wembley Mall) 826 West Island Highway, Parksville Sunday October 9, 12:15 pm

Family Dentistry

Free admission and skate rentals. Children under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Pond hockey is not available during Family Skate sessions. 250-248-3252.

New Patients Welcome! Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD

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!

Meal Includes: Sm. Starter Salad or Soup, p Entree Special, Sm. Dessert

175 Corﬁeld Street Parksville BC (Across from Thrifty Foods)

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Boxing is back, baby Parksville’s small club is getting ready to once again take on all comers By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Summer was a nice break, but school’s back in session, and Rick Rae and his students of the sweet science mean business. Genesis Boxing and Fitness was a busy place Wednesday evening, as the a full team turned out to mark the start of a five-week training camp leading up to the club’s first tournament slated for the Mainland in November. Rae, the club founder and driving force, said there are about 20 returnees from last year and three new members. Looking down the road, Rae said the club is also working towards competing at the provincials this year in Nanaimo. Rae’s boxing classes are broken into three age gropes — 8-13, 14-18, and 20-plus. The club is open to males and females, and the boxers don’t have to compete. Rae said he has two 17-year-old girls showing up regularly, “and of course we have Tiger ... she’s 11 now,” he said, referring to young firecracker Baylee Kivela who has been an active member of the club since it opened. Beyond the competitive boxing, Genesis continues to offer Boxersise classes, personal training, advanced weight training ...” and a huge variety of other types of training including dryland training for team sports. “It sure does,” Rae answered quickly when asked if feels good to be back at it, pointing out a few of the boxers kept right on training

Luciano Somerville continues to be a force for the Generals this season. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO

The cold shoulder Genesis Boxing and Fitness coach Rick Rae counsels his students at Wednesday’s sparring sessions. JAMES CLARKE PHOTOS

Marcos Segui and his Genesis Boxing teammates are back working the heavy bags. through the summer, and that showed in the ring Wednesday during a couple high octane sparring sessions. Pounding the bejeezus out of the heavy bag when we were there was Marcos Segui, 14, who is back for his second year with the club, and looking forward to picking

up where he left off. “I enjoy boxing, and it’s a good workout,” he puffed when asked what brought him back, adding, “Rick’s a good coach ... he makes us challenge ourselves.” “Absolutely,” Rae shot back when asked if he’s looking forward to the season ahead. “I’m

excited. There’s a lot of talent in that little club.” Rae by the way will be looking to build on a terrific first year. Genesis Boxing burst onto the scene last year when they won 17 of 22 division at the BC Bronze Gloves held at Oceanside Place, and won seven out of nine divisions entered at the BC Emerald Gloves in Mission, where Brandon Busby, 21, fighting light heavyweight, earned Best Bout honours as well as being named the Emerald Boy as the top fighter of the tournament. Genesis was named Best Club, and they also broke a number of records, both with Boxing BC and Boxing Canada for sheer numbers entered and by the number of wins versus number of entries. For more information on Genesis Boxing and Fitness call 250-248-5511 or email genesis@telus. net.

By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Three unanswered goals in the second period proved to be the difference Saturday night, and the Glacier Kings still have the Generals’s number as they grabbed a 5-2 win. The Comox Glacier Kings have won both their games against the Oceanside Generals so far this hockey season. Comox was 9-0 last year head-to-head including the playoffs. In Comox Saturday night for their only Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League game of the week, Kyle Yamasaki (Josef Chase, Travis Briggs) staked the Save On Foods crew to a 1-0 lead. The Glacier Kings drew even, and went ahead for good with two more goals for a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes. Yamasaki (Noah Russi) scored in the third period and Luke Tully (Yamasaki, Briggs) made it interesting when he cut it to 4-3 with just under seven minutes remaining. Comox salted the win with a power play marker at 14:35. The Gens’ were 1-for-7 on the PP the ‘Kings 2-for-10. Comox outshot Oceanside 34-33, Kolding Larson took the loss in net. Head coach Jason Dubyna said he was dissapointed in the final outcome. “Our guys had a good first period and made a strong push to get back in the third, but (we) had some untimely penalties. It was a fairly physical game, it was a pretty good game.” Beyond the play of their leading scorer Yamasaki, Dubyna also had props for the efforts of Luciano Somerville and his starting goalie. GAME ON The Generals are back in Comox on Friday for another run at the ‘Kings and return home to Oceanside Place to take on the 2-5 Peninsula Panthers (7:30 p.m. start).

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Girls will be girls on the ice By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS The International Ice Hockey Federation’s first World Girls’ Hockey Day is in the books, and those that turned out at Oceanside Place on Sunday saw the evolution of the game at the grassroots level. In action as the featured game of the day, the MidIsland Blackhawks skated to a free-wheeling 4-2 win over the Island Pacific Phantoms in Sr. A Women’s action. Sunday was the ‘Hawks’ second game of the season. The Parksville-based squad kickstarted their 2011/2012 campaign the day before at Oceanside Place with a 6-1 win over the Nanaimo Islanders. Christina Sharun, 24, who played four years of Ivy League hockey at Yale University, led the charge for the ‘Hawks with a hat trick in both games. Second year forward, former UBC standout Kristie Keller, assisted on all six. Rookie ‘tender Jillian Hampshire backstopped the

locals both games for her first two wins as a Blackhawk. “We always have good games — were very evenly matched,” coach Phil Jordan said of the Phantoms.” Dom Di Rocco, another former UBC player, got her first goal as a Blackhawk against the Phantoms. Asked how the girls like the role of role models on the ice, if World Girls’ Hockey Day was on their minds, and, Phil said his players were fired up to be part of the featured game. On this day it was no surprise that Phil’s daughter, Marissa, who helped form the team with her dad and wears the C, looked sharp in her return, going hard to the net and leading by example. Marissa, 21, was a trailblazer for girls hockey in these parts — she started playing with OMHA when she was eight. Phil and Marissa formed the team so that those women in these parts who have played the game for years, many of them trailblazers themselves back in the day, could continue

their playing careers. This is year three for the Blackhawks, and while the team improved leaps and bounds during its first two seasons competing in the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League, the Blackhawks have bowed out this year because of numbers and the travel schedule. “It was a huge learning curve,” surmised coach Phil. “Competing in the (SCFAHL) really put forth what calibre that league is — it’s a very strong league with some very talented women, and we have talented women on our team too — we just can’t make the travel commitment at this point, so we’ll be playing all exhibition games this season.” Phil’s still checking into it but he says a run at a Provincial Sr A Women’s title isn’t out of the question. In the meantime, “everybody glad to be back and eager to play. It’s a building year, and we’re only going to get better.” SEE

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The stakes were high and the tension with each putt palatable at Fairwinds Golf Club this week, as a field of 36 took to the fairways for the Wednesday Night Men’s League’s one-day playoff. Okay, maybe not so much, but there were a lot of guys that brought their gamefaces to the course. “Absolutely they did,” confirmed club vice-captain Peter Dowling. “It was strictly tournament rules, there was no gimme putts. Myself and another chap were doing the scoring and there were all sorts of people hanging around

watching the scores come in. It was quite intense.” Conditions were wet and cool and the picturesque 5,600 yard, Par 71 course in a tricky mood. The league itself has been around since the club opened 23 years ago, but this is the first year of the new format. Dowling said the league started up back in April and is based on the professional FedEx Cup, which is a points system spread out over the six-month season. Joe Cunningham stepped up as the main sponsor, donating $2,500 in prize money and the namesake trophy. About 80 men took part in league play, which is

separate from the club championship, and the top 36 qualified for Wednesday’s 18-hole showdown. Besides the biggest piece of the purse, the winner also has his name added to the Joe Cunningham Ford Trophy, a gorgeous sculpture made by league member John Ludgate. “Good season ... excellent bunch of guys,” said Dowling, “and very, very competitive out there. From top to bottom there probably wasn’t much more than nine or 10 strokes (difference), so it was very completive. “There were a few people that finished as top 10 high handicap golfers which was quite surprising but it just

goes to show ...” Wednesday’s winners were determined on the basis of the points earned during the season, plus the points on the final playoff. In the end, Glen McKinnon, who started the day in the No. 18 position, captured the playoff title with a net 67 for 300 total points. John Avient (started fourth) finished second with a four-under 68 for 275. Glen Hample, who led the points standings heading into the playoff, settled for third with a round of 80 for 250 points. The prize money and hardware will be handed out at next Wednesday’s AGM and awards presentation at Fairwinds.

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Two plays mark Walsh’s comeback Veteran theatre writer and producer starts anew in Errington By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

er work has appeared at Fringe Festivals in Victoria and Vancouver and now Karalena Walsh is hoping her latest production will be a hit when the curtain goes up at the Errington War Memorial Hall on October 7 and 8. DREAMGIRL Productions is a theatrical company that Walsh started in 1998 in Vancouver. It has showcased not only her writing but also pieces written by aspiring writers in Vancouver. Besides a one-woman show where Walsh performed a variety of monologues that she wrote to an intimate invite only crowd, this is the first show that DREAMGIRL Productions has produced in 10 years since Walsh left Vancouver and moved to the Island. Walsh feels it is time to get back into the swing of the theatre world and she is presenting two, one-act plays that she has written and produced. “I thought it was about time that I got back in the saddle so to speak.” Walsh describes the plays as an over the top view of friendship and relationships with comedy interwoven throughout both productions. “It is hard to categorize them. They definitely have some comic moments in them,” she said. Her show, called Scenes from a Lounge will showcase two

Chris Moon and Scarlett Luke share the stage in Errington this weekend in DREAMGIRL Production’s The Sanction of Marriage. one-act plays; The Sanction of Marriage and Happy Hour. The Sanction of Marriage surrounds the trials of friendships and relationships of 30-somethings. Happy Hour is a quirky play about two strangers, also in their 30s, who meet for the first time in a lounge. She said the performers in her shows are seasoned actors from Vancouver and include

Chris Moon and Scarlett Luke in The Sanction of Marriage and in Happy Hour; Tiffany Mayrhofer, Kathy Bishop, Phil Fredrickson and Sigrid Walsh. The stage managers for the plays are Tracey Unger and Susan Ostermann. Walsh wrote both plays and said they are fictional and don’t come from any of her personal experiences. “I just start writing and it

comes out. I find the characters and run with them.” Walsh admitted they are a bit racy and the show is not recommended for those under the age of 16 because of the mature subject matter. “Most of the plays I write are geared towards the adult crowd because of content and language.” Walsh, who now resides in Coombs, said she likes to pro-

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duce new plays that have been written by local talent. “I find it very rewarding. I look forward to producing my plays and hopefully other local playwright’s plays in the near future,” she admitted. Walsh is a big fan of comedies and after putting on a number of comedy skits she settled on her first love, the oneact-play. SEE

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Milner Gardens and Woodland has always been a special place to observe the beauty of nature and now there is some magic and mystery along its forest trails that is sure to please everyone in the family. There are some creatures residing in the woodland and some of them are so clever you may have to look twice to spot them. The new forest friends were created by the Mid Island Floral Art Club (MIFAC) and have been placed throughout the trails in a presentation entitled Faces of the Forest. Using only natural objects, artists from the MIFAC have designed several pieces that have been placed along the pathways that wind through the Qualicum Beach property. Not only do they celebrate nature, the pieces also demonstrate how to turn simple pieces of wood and flora into awe inspiring art work. Laurene Ebbett,

Cindy Mawle is scheduled for Oct. 9; Pauline Pike Oct. 16, Ceciele van Woensel Oct. 23 and Peggy Burkosky Oct. 30. Some two dozen pieces of tree art will be maintained by members of the MIFAC during the exhibition and the public is asked to please look but don’t touch.

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Barb Cubbitt and her Guardian Angel in the Milner woodland’s Faces in the Forest with the Mid Island Floral Art Club. one of the program co-ordinators of MIFAC, said it is a real outside-the-box project they have undertaken and hopefully it will turn out to be an annual event. Catherine Van Beveren, who is also one of the program co-ordinators, used sea kelp in her piece and said it turned out to be a rather smelly project. “I had sea kelp in the garage for a few days and when I went to get it I couldn’t believe the smell,” she

said laughing. There were a lot of laughs and many oohs and ahs from a small group of the contributing artists as they walked the path to see the creative pieces of work on display. Barb Cubbitt said her piece she named “Guardian Angel of the Forest” took her about two days to make and included a lot of trial and error. “I am pleased with how she turned out. She looks out over everything in the forest,” said Cubbitt.

The public is invited to wander through the trails and try to spot the faces before they see you throughout the month of October. Shoulder season rates apply Thursday Oct. 6 through Monday, Oct. 10. Entrance to the Milner Gardens is by donation on Sunday Oct. 16, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. Throughout the month there will also be local artists painting and sketching the faces they see hidden in the forest.

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Walsh said she likes the speed and length of shorter productions and finds her writing always ends up favoring this genre of play. While she has been away from the stage for a while she said the theatre has remained in her heart and she can’t wait to showcase her latest work. “There’s nothing like watching your writing being performed, it’s exhilarating.” The plays will debut on October 7 and 8 at the Errington Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $13 and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and at The Bookcase in Qualicum Beach.

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Sue Doman, accomplished Victoria-based vocalist and Peter Rothhauser, wellknown lower Island keyboard player, are currently in rehearsal preparing a program

of much-loved and familiar classics as the basis of an eventual provincial tour. Sue was most recently heard in Parksville this past June when she directed her

Starlight Pops Choir and presented a solo selection as part of that program. On Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. you’ll be able to hear Sue’s powerful threeoctave vocal range

deliver such timeless favorites as Hallelujah, You Lift Me Up and I Believe. Sue and Peter will also unveil their original composition, A New Day, as the sig-

nature piece marking the kick-off of their new venture. Partnering Sue is Peter Rothhauser, Sue’s keyboard leader at Gordon Head United and an

accomplished pianist in his own right. He has worked with Ken Lavigne and was a large part of Ken’s concerts. Tickets for A New Day are at the Knox church office or at both Mulberry Bush bookstores. They cost $20 for advance purchase. For further information, call Knox at 250-248-3927. — Submitted by Knox United Church

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 55+ Bare Land Strata

4215 Wildwood Road, Bowser

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1416 Saturna Drive, Parksville

479,000

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5 years old 1400 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms 2 baths

459,000

Deluxe 1700 sq. ft., 3 bed & 2 spa-like bathrooms, on crawl with all the bells & whistles. Chefs maple kitchen with central island & built-in appliances. Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, picture windows, quality throughout. Hardi-plank siding, back & front covered porches. Half acre lot with some ocean & mountain views. Idyllic setting, adjacent to a small nature park.

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907 Glenhale Crescent, French Creek $949,000 • One acre of waterfront living with beach access • A well maintained home with many updates • 5 bdrms, 4 baths on 2 levels, with ocean views • Great In-Ground pool

875 Fishermans Circle $369,000

12-3100 Rinvold Road $64,900

Rupert Road, Qualicum Beach $1,200,000

• Detached 350 sq ft fully ﬁnished studio • Super private fully landscaped back yard • Property backs onto Morningstar Creek

• Open ﬂoor plan with vaulted ceilings • 5 minutes to downtown Qualicum Beach • No age restriction

• 35.5 acre property • Great private acreage • 2 minutes to Downtown Qualicum Beach

Claymore Road, Qualicum Beach $1,087,500

West Coast Building Lots Starting at $179,000

#5-1700 Alberni Hwy, Errington $199,900

#17-460 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach $324,900

• Unsurpassed ﬁrst class ﬁnishings, dream Kitchen & baths • Detached insulated, wired 10x20 workshop • New home warranty (built in 2009) RV parking • 250 square foot covered deck

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

• Elegant living in lovely patio home • Bright and open living areas • Maintenance free living

• 10.5 acre property - 5 & 5.5 acre lots • Recently adopted into the Ofﬁcial Community Plan for a primarily residential development

• Beautiful estate sized building lots (2) • All in ground services - centrally located • B&B allowed

180 McKinnon Street, Parksville $305,000

886 Royal Dornoch Drive $429,000

• Wired 12x16 workshop • Double car attached garage • Updated thermal vinyl windows • Southern exposed yard w/RV parking

• Located on quiet street with good ocean views • Large paved RV parking area • One block to Eaglecrest Golf Course

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Gaetjen Street Building Lot $199,900

835 Kasba Circle $169,000 • Great retirement or ﬁrst time home owners • Wonderfully updated kitchen • Paved driveway with RV parking • Spectacular yard, plum, apple & cherry trees

• Ocean View lot from 2 storey • .18 Acre (7500+/- square feet • No HST

NEW LISTINGS NANOOSE BAY OCEANVIEWS

NANOOSE WITH UPDATES NG

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2 bed/1 bath 980 sq ft home located in Schooner Bay Manor Park (+55) Many upgrades incl: new roof, hot water tank, washer/dryer, & fixtures One level floor plan with new laminate flooring, den, a deck, & storage Easy-care private lot located near shopping, bank, transit, walking trails

COZY & COMFORTABLE

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$54,000

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Fresh & clean 969 sqft 1 bed + den with little carriage type cottage Most windows/ wood stove have been replaced, updated 4 pc bath Spacious living room and master bedroom, light and bright kitchen Huge .33 acre fenced yard, RV & extra parking, walk to everything

CUTE AS A BUTTON

$259,800

NANOOSE ACREAGE

$268,800

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Superb location! 1456 sqft 3 bed ranch style on quiet no-thru-road River rock gas ﬁreplace, 9 ft ceilings, bright w/big picture windows Kitchen w/maple cabinets, private master suite w/jetted soaker tub .83 acre, south facing fenced backyard w/exposed aggregate patio

LOADED WITH PEACE & QUIET

$413,800

DELIGHTFUL PARKSVILLE HOME EN

2911 sqft 2 bed w/fully ﬁnished walk-out basement, lrg bonus room Main ﬂoor master bedroom with amazing views & luxurious ensuite Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters Enjoy sweeping views of the golf course, ocean and the mountains

UNLIMITED COMFORT

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Inviting 1895 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath rancher on fully fenced .19 acre Some major updating done incl: new ﬂooring, new roof, & new baths Family room, kitchen w/oak cabinets, dining area, doors to back patio Easy-care yard, RV parking, near French Creek Marina & the beach

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GREAT STARTER/RETIREMENT HOME

$518,000

OBSERVATION POINT IN FAIRWINDS

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Beautiful 2045 sqft 3 bed/2 bath home w/stunning far reaching views Replaced windows & roof, heat pump, waterfront access across street Hardwood ﬂoors, vaulted ceilings, large picture windows, 2 ﬁreplaces 1500+ sqft of patios/decks, near Fairwinds Golf Course and the marina

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NANOOSE PRIVACY & NATURE

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PRIVATE PEACEFUL & PERFECT

COLUMBIA BEACH HOME W NE

PARKSVILLE OPPORTUNITY

$649,000

• Peaceful & private 1779 sqft 3 bedroom/3 bath hobby farm on 5 acres • Bonus room, woodstove in living room & a gas ﬁreplace in family room • Security system, bright kitchen w/ built-ins, wall oven and eating nook • Quiet rural location, attached double garage, and fencing for livestock

PLENTY OF PRIVACY

$479,000

• Updated 1676 sqft 3 bed family home on .14 acre in quiet cul-de-sac

OPEN HOUSE 335 PARKVIEW AVE, PARKSVILLE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 • 1-3PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 • 1–3PM

$359,900

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Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

16-120 Finholm St, Parksville

#228 –2465 Apollo Drive Upgraded with heat pump, new siding, new thermo windows & blinds. Updated bathroom, toilets, etc. Freshly painted. Covered patio facing private fenced yard with trees, shrubs & Perennials. Move in ready….adult park across from Redgap Shopping center.

• End unit, lots of windows and skylights • 2 bedrooms, wood ﬂooring throughout, lots of storage • Quiet complex, RV parking available, close to town

• Walk to the Village of Qualicum Beach • New tiled kitchen with new counter tops and sink • New laminated ﬂoors in living room and dining room • 2 bedroom, 1 bath with single garage

If interested call Cat McA

Call Todd Starkey

Call Marianne Keilty

$124,900

$169,900

Lakefront Lots on Horne Lake

#8-322 Village Way, Qualicum Beach

$155,000

Lot 54 - Cave Road ........................................................$248,000 Lot 410 - Cave Road........................................................$271,000 Lot 234 - Sunset Terrace ............................................... $215,000 Lot 237 - Sunset Terrace ............................................... $232,000 Lot 415 - Shady Lane ..................................................... $263,000 Lot 392 - South Lake Road ............................................$229,000 Lot 403 - Cave Road ...................................................... $272,000

Call Marianne Keilty

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#207 - 1165 Resort Drive, Parksville

821 Edgeware Avenue, Parksville

• Ocean Sands resort condo • Stunning ocean front condo overlooking Rathtrevor beach • Love a spectacular ocean view then this 2 bedroom fully furnished condo is waiting for you

IMMACULATE, BRIGHT, SPACIOUS RANCHER ON CRAWLSPACE!

Call Marianne Keilty

Call Patricia Korbin

$299,900

• A most beautiful home in Adult 55+ Wembley Place • Exceptionally bright with two bedrooms and family room • Double garage, pets welcome, walk to shopping • See www.PatriciaKorbin.com for all the facts and photos

$315,900

850 Reid Road

294 Smith Place, Parksville

www.frankandtrishﬂetcher.com to View Flash Slide Shows

• Full basement home on half acre lot • Inlaw suite with huge kitchen & bedroom • Repainted inside and outside • Fully fenced with 2 dwy & 18X10 shed

Frank & Tricia Fletcher

Call Ann McVey

• Well cared for Rancher in 55 Plus Complex • Offers Vaulted Ceiling , Southern Exposure • Easy Care Landscaping, Fenced backyard!

$329,900

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OPEN HOUSE • SAT OCT 8 • 1-3 pm

607 Tyee Crescent, Qualicum Beach • Great location of Qualicum Woods • Come & view this cozy home • 3 bedrm, 3 bath rancher, 1,645 sq. ft.

892 Wright Road, Parksville

1057 Centre Rd, Cres, Qualicum Beach

1045 Matuka Drive in River’s Edge

• Gorgeous 2128 sq ft family home on 0.20 acre landscaped lot • Solid oak kitchen cabinets, oak ﬂoors thru kitchen and living room • HRV, RI-Vac, heated crawl and RV parking • Fenced back yard with shed and beautiful patio area

• Quarter acre landscaped adjacent to parkland • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, crawlspace & heat pump • Over 1600 sq.ft., well maintained, ample RV parking • Quiet location, short walk to river & beach, shopping close by

Opportunity Knocks! Newly subdivided 2.5 acre lot in River’s Edge sitting high with distant ocean & mountain views. Bright, sunny, and lightly treed this lot is only just available. Two horses are allowed & reserved riding trails boarder one side. Fairly level with a new septic system already installed & approved this lot is ready to build on.

Call Theresa Antolick

Call Marianne Keilty

Call Todd Starkey

If interested call Cat McA

W NE

$339,000

$349,000

NOW $354,900

$359,900

OPEN HOUSE • SAT. OCT 8 • 2-4

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1700 Meadowood Way. Qualicum North • 1920 Sq Ft. 2 Level 2 Bdrm plus Den • Open great room concept, deluxe ensuite with soaker tub & sep. shower • Private 1.68 Acres partially treed, workshop, Room to expand

Call Matt Breedlove 250-752-6926 or Larry Staley 250-248-4321

$389,000

925 Fishermans Circle • Beautiful 2521 sq ft • 3 bed/ 3 bath home in French Creek • Close to the Morningstar Golf Course!

Call Clinton Miller

$399,900

• 1/2 acre, 4bdrm/2bath/1679 sq.ft. spectacular Rancher • 9ft ceilings, crown mouldings, low ﬂow toilets & HRV • Fabulous kitchen w/ lrge back deck to enjoy the sun • Backs on to French Creek, park trails, RV parking

Call Cindy Roberts $419,900 Now $399,900

1076 Roberton Blvd. Morningstar • 3248 sq.ft., well maintained home with 6 bedrooms • Perfect for extended family with inlaw suite potential • Close to shopping, golf, all schools, arena & marina

Dave Ney

$449,900

1397 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay

354 Palm Drive, Qualicum Beach • 1904 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on beautiful landscaped lot • Lots of upgrades: new ﬂooring, paint, countertops, light ﬁxtures, etc. • This home is a pleasure to show.

• Exclusive Waterfront Community • Lovely pond & ocean views • Many custom upgrades • 3 Bed - 3 Bath / 2,780 sq.ft.

Call Marianne Keilty

Call Cindy Evans

See pictures @ www.mariannekeilty.com

$445,000

481 Balsam Street, Qualicum Beach

• Very private 9.7 acre parcel • New quality controlled rural subdivision • Located just off Hilliers Rd. N. – walk to town

• 1800 sq ft 3 bed / 3 bath Rancher • 8 year old roof / 3 year old heat pump • 30 x 24 external shop (power / heat / water) • Private almost third of an acre on Grandon Creek

Dave Ney

Call John Sedgwick-Hall

$399,000

$399,900

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HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

781 Miller Road, French Creek www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

Lot 4 Monte Vista Drive - Qualicum Beach

127 Alberni Highway Parksville 250-248-4321 • 1-800-224-5838

Reduced to

$460,000

1662 Meadowood Way, Qualicum Beach www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS • Panoramic Ocean & Mountain views nestled on .85 of an Acre • Fabulous 1996 sq.ft.Rancher 3bdr w/luxury ensuite • Huge Country Kitchen include appliances w/access to oversize patio • 2 Detached WORKSHOPS/4 Bay w/1000 amp service + a 2 Bay

Call Cindy Roberts

Call Marianne Keilty

$449,900

$439,000

2809 Shaver Rd , Qualicum Beach

1495 Sumar Lane, Parksville Gorgeous custom built home in the newer Breezes subdivision, this home is well designed with a practical layout for the family. Fully fenced back yard, sun deck and hot tub.

• Unique 8 acres just 10 min to QB • Home was built as a legal up-down Duplex • Large wired detached shop • Mobile Home concrete pad w/services

Call Catherine Mosher

Call Ann McVey

679 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach 250-752-6926 • 1-800-224-5906

www.qualicumrealestate.com

443 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville • Beautiful estate size property in the heart of Parksville • 1370 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 2 bath home on landscaped lot • This picturesque property is one you will want to see See PICTURES@www.mariannekeilty.com

$474,900

$479,900

#4-2451 Collins Crescent Red Gap Centre, Nanoose Bay 250-468-7626

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779 Canyon Crescent, Qualicum Beach

2270 Bosun Drive, Nanoose Bay

• Sought after location, 1/2 acre, beautiful grounds • 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 rec rooms, B&B? • Well maintained, recent upgrades, detached workshop & RV parking

• Ocean views • Large 2,867 sq.ft. home • Private park like setting • Self-contained suite

Call Todd Starkey

Call Cindy Evans

$524,900

• 0.62 acre lot • Room for home based business • Newer roof & appliances • Large deck with hot tub

$525,000

OPEN HOUSE • SAT. OCT 8 • 2-4

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phone............... 250.248.1071 toll-free..... 1.888.243.1071 Highly recommended.

3480 Tyee Crescent, Dolphin Beach 1149 Roberton Blvd, Morningstar

• Unobstructed Panoramic Ocean Views • Immaculate home with open concept living • 2,054 Sq.ft boasting 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Located in a very quiet and private area

Call Cindy Evans

Bright and open ﬂoor plan, bonus room above garage, mountain views.

$535,000

Call Brian Weightman

W NE

$549,000

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email ..... homes@tomwhitﬁeld.ca 21-826 West Island Hwy Parkville “At the Wembley Mall”

Call Tom.

First time on the market for this much loved family home in San Pareil, 1680 sqft, 2 bed, 2bath, with living rm, fam$ ily rm and dinning rm. 355,000 Updated ﬂoors, heating and paint through out. Open ﬂoor plan, skylights, big treed back yard and very high ceiling double garage with lots of parking.

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independantly Owned & Operated

950 Rockland Place, French Creek

992 Allenby Road

To view more photos & an interactive ﬂoor plan, visit www.ohsmclane.com

Substantial Income producing property with nine rental units on three separately titled lots, this property is located very close in to Parksville. Great revenue - $5500 monthly. Cottages of Allenby.....Please, please! Do not disturb tenants! 9 Rental Units

Call Ohs & McLane

$559,000

If interested call Cat McA

#10-322 Village Way, Qualicum Beach

1025 Forgotten Way, Parksville

islandgirl-realestate@hotmail.com

• Another spectacular home by sought after builder, Windward Construction • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher with bonus room • Hot water on demand, Low E black framed windows, natural rock facing accent, granite in kitchen and baths

248-8371

www.bclocalhomes.com

www.lisamackay.ca

697 Memorial Dr, Qualicum Beach

TIME TO GET INTO THE MARKET? Your mortgage could be cheaper than rent! Walk to the beach and walk to town from the best priced condo in qualicum beach. This 1 bedroom 1 bath is a cozy corner unit in the white house with an extra bonus room for an ofﬁce/laundry room or storage. The kitchen was freshly $ 139,900 renovated to brand new in 2005 by island dream builders with a tiled ﬂoor and all the appliances. Amenities include a powered workshop for small hobbies. Spacious garage with electric door opener. Small pets allowed !

Lisa Mackay

250.752.6926 • 1.800.224.5906

$579,900

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2016 Kaye Road, Nanoose Bay www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

1775 Warn Way, Qualicum Beach www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

• River’s Edge is one of the most sought after, small acreage subdivisions • This charming 2052 sq.ft. home is nestled on a private 2.77 Acres • Kitchen has Hickory cabinets, island, wine rack & top of the line built-ins • Also has a 600 sq.ft.3 bay garage w/ofﬁce & plenty of room to build a big shop

• Spacious 3 bdrm/3 bath, 2474 Sq. Ft. home on 4.96 Acres • Dbl French door opening to deck w/panoramic OCEAN views • Top of the line stainless steel appliances in cook’s dream kitchen • Gleaming solid Maple & Birch Hardwood ﬂoors/fabulous ﬂoorplan!/Zoned for 2 homes

Call Cindy Roberts

$589,900

OPEN HOUSE

$589,900

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

Every Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 3:00pm 609 Beach Terrace, Qualicum Beach

1438 Madrona Drive, Nanoose Bay

• Dan Galloway Design and Construction continues to build on their 30 year reputation of innovation and quality of construction • A stones throw to Qualicum Beaches sandy shore with manicured walking trails literally at your door • Elevated from the street the brand new 2600 sq ft home has an ocean view, 6’ crawlspace, granite counter tops and hardwood ﬂooring

Sensational Oceanfront Opportunity! • Spectacular 180-degree Strait of Georgia views • Spacious main level entry home with walkout basement • Home needs updating and priced accordingly • See www.PatriciaKorbin.com for all the facts and photos

Call Todd Starkey

Call Patricia Korbin

$649,000

$699,000

OPEN HOUSE • Sat & Sun Oct 7th & 8th • 1-3

333 Garrett Road

Phase I Now Selling Show Suite #1201

663 Meadow Drive, Parksville

Units: 1101 1102 1201

Wonderful open ﬂoor plan, extensive use of hardwood and slate throughout. Chef’s kitchen w. cherry cabinets & granite counter tops. Lovely master bedroom with 5pce ensuite, 3 more bedrooms plus a TV room! Absolutely beautifully landscaped .36 acre lot has brick pizza oven, ﬁreplace, pond and many levels of patio & entertaining areas.

Asking $699,900

Call Karen Roberts at 250-248-7612 to view

127 Alberni Highway Parksville 250-248-4321 1-800-224-5838

679 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach 250-752-6926 1-800-224-5906

www.qualicumrealestate.com

#4-2451 Collins Crescent Red Gap Centre Nanoose Bay 250-468-7626

www.parksvillerealestate.com

ONLY 3 REMAINING

starting at $499,900 • Open concept ﬂoor plans and double car garages • Exceptional ﬁnishing & craftsmanship throughout • 50 metres from the beach & steps away from walking trails

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2 ofﬁces serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433 PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME • $179,000

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1416 SATURNA DRIVE

#9-219 BAGSHAW STREET • 1095 sqft, 2 bed 2 bath, recently renovated patio home • Newer hardwood ﬂoors, carpets, window coverings, stove & toilet • Corner unit, communal gardens and guest accommodations • Easy walk to shopping, services and beach

$174,000

John Milroy

In sparkling , move in condition and quick occupancy for the 2 bedroom, 890 sq. ft end unit. New dishwasher and new laminate ﬂoors in master. Quiet complex, 55+ no pets, no rentals.

• Coveted Craig Bay “Newcastle” design • 1952 sqft, one level, 2 beds plus den • Privacy off the patio, many updates

$479,000

Aaron Nicklen

THE PERFECT PATIO HOME

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Quiet location in complex • Walk to Wembley Mall • Sunny fenced patio

See www.carolefulton.com for #50-120 Finholm Street • Carole Fulton

$249,900

Call Betsy/Fran

88 Bridgewater Lane

3554 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE • Exclusive Fairwinds home, ocean views • 2750 sqft, 3 beds, 4 baths • Custom cabinets, high end appliances • Quality finishes throughout

$899,000

Aaron Nicklen

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Very desirable location, spotless 1186 sqft, 2 bed, 2 full bath Crawl, natural gas w/ fireplace Strata fee incl water/irrigation MLS 312181

$318,500

Call Tom Dodds

828 REDONDA PLACE

BEST PRICED RANCHER IN FAIRWINDS

WALK TO THE BEACH

• Walk to Qualicum Beach village • Extensively updated • Fantastic private garden

• 2 bed and den 2 bath • New granite countertops & S/S appliances • 36 acre lot, private yard with hot tub

• 3 bed , 2 bath , 1940 sq. ft. rancher • Beautiful landscaping with water feature • Southern exposure , fully fenced yard

$449,000

$488,000

$599,000

Gary Neufeld

Carole Fulton

1907 BONITO CRESCENT • 2998 sqft, oceanfront property • 3 baths, 3 beds, 800 sqft. deck • 19x26 foot rec. room on lower level • Awesome views, close to golf & marina

$699,000

Aaron Nicklen

731 PRIMROSE AVENUE • Qualicum Beach rancher • Many upgrades • Just 1 block to town

$224,900

Aaron Nicklen

365 CLARKSON PLACE, PARKSVILLE

$369,000

John Milroy

ARBUTUS PARK ESTATES 24 unit multi family site with all approvals in place! This very unique 5.7 acre property is located close to the estuary park and forests on the Englishman River. The luxury patio home designs are very spacious units all taking advantage of this fabulous walk to town development property.

$1,395,000

727 ERMINESKIN AVENUE • Immediate possession available • Bright & cheerful 1210 sqft. rancher • 2 beds, 2 baths, formal dining room • Close to amenities, RV parking

$319,900

Ian Mackay

671 MORNINGSTAR DRIVE • .23 acre lot, community water • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Private yard, RV parking

Mark Anderson $199,900

Ian Mackay

356 HACKBERRY PARKSVILLE New Parkwest Construction home in desirable Maple Glen. Great room plan with 2 bedrooms plus den. Price includes HST with rebate to the builder.

$394,500

Jim/Margo Hoffman

OCEAN VIEW HOME • Family home on 1/2 acre lot 5 min. from DT Qualicum Beach • Upstairs 1618 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 baths, great ocean view from living room. & dining room • Downstairs over 1100 sq. ft. 2 bed. 1 bath, rec. room, full kitchen, and separate laundry facilities • Perfect for in-laws or extended family situation

$443,000

John Milroy

1702 BRENTWOOD STREET

ENGLISHMAN RIVER ESTATES 6 Bedroom home with all the luxury finishing you seek, this premier equestrian property includes new 4-stall barn with artist’s loft, pond, vineyard, paddocks and is fully fenced.

$429,000

Jill Tuggle

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Nanoose Bay Studio tours this weekend If you are starting your Christmas shopping early or just looking for an interesting outing, you may want to drive around Nanoose Bay this weekend and check out the art work being created by local artisans. The Nanoose Bay Studio Tour will feature 18 artists with diverse talents. Betty Assaf Pottery is one of the three pottery studios on the tour. Her pottery includes unique Raku-fired pots and sculptures inspired by nature. Assaf has been working with clay since 1960 and said the mainstay of her work is practical stoneware, but she also creates one-of-akind pieces. A variety of glazes are used for her pinch pot vases including some that incorporate local clay for a unique and durable finish. Assaf said she gathers clay from various

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Betty Assaf holds one of her hand built pieces of pottery she glazed with clay sourced from a local creek. creeks and uses it to create some earthycoloured glazes. “I dig in various sources to make the glaze. It is labour intensive but satisfying too,” she admitted. Assaf said a bucket full of clay will make a lot of earth-tone glaze and while she hasn’t been digging in the mud lately, she added it is something she would like to get back into.

When firing her pots, Assaf likes the Raku method because you never know what the finished product will turn out like. Two of her hand-built Raku pieces on display in her studio are not only unique, but award winners. Assaf said one of them won first prize at a show in Nanaimo while the other got an honorable mention. Assaf ’s studio is

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She spins a good yarn Skye Donald a part of a busy, local spinning group By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

When Donald isn’t knitting or spinning, she is teaching singing and performing opera. Donald has been directing the choir at St. Stephens United church in Qualicum Beach for Those who know Skye Donald will tell you the last four years. She also sings with a Chamshe is one busy lady. The woman who has ber choir based in Nanaimo. thrown her hat into the ring to be elected the The Island Consort Chamber Choir is a 15next director in Area F for the Regional District voice community chamber choir whose reperof Nanaimo is also very comfortable behind a toire is varied and loosely “classical,” focusing spinning wheel. For the last four years she has been spinning on sacred and secular music of the Late Renaissance and Baroque periods. fibre and making yarn that she sells at the ErrDonald said ington Farmers last May she Market. did a recital for Donald gets the opera somost of her maciety and this terial from her December she alpacas, which will be singing she raises on some solos for her farm in the Parksville Errington. She and District also spins wool Community from sheep, Choir. which come As direcfrom Lasqueti tor of the Island. She said church choir the sheep live she said she is on the family excited about farm and have the challengbeen there ing Christmas since the very project they first settlement are working on on the Island. which involves Donald is Polyphony carrying on music. the family “It’s a chaltradition of lenge, but our spinning wool choir is ready and said she to do it and picked up the I am excited skill from her Skye Donald spins her own yarn on a traditional spinning wheel to do it. The grandmother. in Errington. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO music is over She said 300 years old. I when her made my own transcription. It was an exciting grandmother was unable to drive to the Bradproject and took a long time,” she said. ley Centre in Coombs for the weekly spinning As a child, Donald sang in the church choir sessions; she drove her grandmother to the and in middle school she was one of the first Thursday drop in group and joined in. members of the District 69 youth choir. At the “I sat by a fantastic lady who taught me how same time she joined the adult choir at Knox to spin. That was about four years ago. It is a United and continued to do music programs in very social gathering. We sit and spin and we high school. have show and tell,” she said. “I sang my first Messiah in Grade 9. I had She added they support each other and learn some really good leadership provided by Dottie new techniques from one another. Stokes at Knox.” Donald said she washes and dyes her own fiDonald said she is excited about her upcombre and uses her spun yarn for knitting shawls ing election campaign, which will be based on and scarves which she also sells. preserving the community’s values. Spinning and weaving are among human“I really value our rural atmosphere. We ity’s oldest crafts and Donald’s foot-powered value our farm community and value our spinning machine was a hit at the Qualicum environment, too. Those are the things I am Beach Museum Family Day event Saturday, interested in.” Sept. 24, where Donald explained to the youngreporter@pqbnews.com sters on hand how the invention works.

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