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Logging tape distraction Hikers who found ribbons on huge old growth Douglas Fir trees on the slope overlooking Cathedral Grove are worried Island Timberlands is going to cut them down even though the forest company has denied the trees are about to be logged. The Arrowsmith Parks and Land Use Council (APLUC) issued a press release last week stating that Island Timberlands has made clear its intention to harvest on the borders of Cathedral Grove and the boundary of MacMillan Park. On Friday the forest company responded saying it has no immediate plans to harvest in the area and is wondering why the group is making the accusations
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Trustee forum draws 80 The first school trustee forum drew a sparse crowd, out to hear how candidates would manage the district’s $40 million-plus budget
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No logging plans, says forest company Island Timberlands says it’s puzzled over statements on ribbons attached to trees near Cathedral Grove
Hikers who found ribbons on huge old growth Douglas Fir trees on the slope overlooking Cathedral Grove are worried Island Timberlands is going to cut them down even though the forest company has denied the trees are about to be logged. The Arrowsmith Parks and Land Use Council (APLUC) issued a press release last week stating that Island Timberlands has made clear its intention to harvest on the borders of Cathedral Grove and the boundary of MacMillan Park. On Friday, the forest company responded saying it has no immediate plans to harvest in the area and is wondering why the group is making the accusations. Island Timberlands manager Morgan Kennah said the press release has false accusations and she said the fact that flagging tape has been found on trees in the area doesn’t mean they are going to be logged. “Field marking doesn’t indicate near term harvesting. Flagging with writing doesn’t mean much of anything,” said Kennah. She said the company manages forests around the
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Phil Carson stands in Cathedral Grove, looking at trees with marking tape, in this undated file photo. park and field work could include things such as inventory, including measuring tree height, size and species as well as forest fire protection measures. She admitted the company was taken a little off guard when new ribbons were reported in the park because, she said, they were not hung by them. “We don’t have any records of our people doing anything in the area in the last couple of weeks,” she stated. She said the company
will have to investigate the matter further and reiterated there are no harvesting plans and she questions why the APLUC went to the media with its accusations without contacting them first. Berni Pearce, a member of Friends of Cathedral Grove and the APLUC, agreed that their group had not contacted Island Timberlands about their suspicions of imminent logging and admitted that is because of their ongoing struggle with the forest
company. She said given the history of the land in question, the alarm bells went off when the ribbons were spotted. “It is a reasonable conclusion that when a logging company marks a tree with a ribbon and a code that is has something to do with harvesting,” she said. In their press release the APLUC called for resistance to any logging in the area. Pearce said their members will now have to get together and decide what
their next step will be and she couldn’t say if that would include contacting management at Island Timberlands. “For them to say they have no intention of harvesting leaves us puzzled. I hope they can be taken at face value. “It doesn’t mean the trees will be protected in the long term.” She said the same slope was under threat of logging in 2000, when the lands were owned by Weyerhaeuser and public outcry brought an end to the plan at that time. “So many people have worked hard over many decades to save the Grove and the area around it. Cathedral Grove is not only an endangered ecosystem; it is also the most important, globally-known and admired, natural feature on Vancouver Island – the beacon of our tourist industry in this area. Anyone who cares about saving our best places will want to protect this forest from even the smallest risk. This logging will proceed unless we resist. There could be chainsaws in there next week,” she stated. This story was
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Qualicum Beach supports regional growth By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The Town of Qualicum Beach has given final approval to support the Regional District of Nanaimo’s regional growth strategy. However, the move didn’t come without some controversy. Councillor Barry Avis said he
can’t support the move because he sees it as inherently condtradictory. “I have a concern that the regional growth strategy presents sustainability to its fullest,” Avis said. “There seems to be a fundamental conflict between its two objectives: sustainability and growth.”
However, Coun. Mary Brouilette disagreed. “Growth and sustainability are not opposite words,” she said. “That’s what you are suggesting. I don’t agree.” Avis fired back that the current plan doesn’t contain enough information about what is planned for different areas.
“Without that kind of information, we have a problem,” he said. “If we don’t have that, it’s just a growth plan that gets changed every term to meet the growth that’s happened.” Mayor Teunis Westbroek came on strong in support of the strategy. SEE
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THE NEWS, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 •
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THE NEWS continues covering all of the local candidates in the 2011 B.C. civic election. From now until Nov. 19, THE NEWS will cover the issues and debates in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, School District 69 (Qualicum) and the four local areas in the Regional District of Nanaimo.
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PowellDavidson working hard By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER
Candidates for school trustee found themselves talking to an interested crowd of 80 people in a venue that could welcome many, more. STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTOS
Turnout sparse as issues debated Candidates for school trustee seats are asked about KSS closure By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Around 80 people attended a forum for school board candidates in Qualicum Beach on Thursday. Nine of the 11 candidates for the five trustee positions attended the public forum in the civic centre’s big room, making the audience look sparse. The candidates gave opening and closing statements and about 15 questions where asked from the audience, many answered by most candidates. A number of the questions and statements revolved around the fears of school closures first sparked by a facilities report introduced a year ago in the same room. All candidates spoke passionately of the need to keep all schools and for the board to be more transparent about those big decisions.
Incumbent candidate Bruce Cownden, left, was challenged in his meeting attendance record. Martin Stewart says he is committed to the role of school trustee, if elected. Throughout the evening the candidates spoke of their backgrounds and depth of experience in the district, ranging from people like Bruce Cownden, the only incumbent present, and Barry Kurland who taught in the district for decades from 1973, to Willow Bloomquist. “Please don’t discount my youth, I can totally do this,” pleaded Bloomquist who attend-
ed Kwalikum Secondary and, at 31, is the youngest candidate. A team of candidates from the Oceanside Communities for Quality Education (OCQE) spoke well of the group and their fellow candidates. “I’m proud of the OCQE group,” said Lynnette Kershaw who highlighted successes of the group that was formed in response to school closure fears, including being rec-
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Carrie Powell-Davidson loves the collaborative side of municipal politics and is running to keep her seat on Parksville City Council to continue her success in bringing people together. “I work really hard for Parksville every day and I hope Parksville will let Carrie Powellme continue Davidson to contribute,” she said. The first term councillor said the learning curve was steep and “now I’m really comfortable in the job and I feel I still have work to do.” SEE CARRIE ON A8
Powell back for more By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER This will be incumbent Parksville councillor Sue Powell’s third election and she’s ready to go. The fulltime Ministry of Children and Families employee said her first campaign was daunting, her second wasn’t bad and now she’s rarin’ to go. Sue Powell She said she wants to continue work on a number of SEE POWELL issues. ON A8
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Flynn will attend next one Kurland said he’d attended a couple in the last year but also many during his 10 years as a staff representative. Martin Stewart said he attended the OCQE meetings and had thought a lot about the time commitment, that 10 to 15 hours per week seemed like enough to be effective, as well as working as much as necessary, he added. Ross Milligan said he is retired with a child in the school system so he has plenty of time and motivation and besides he didn’t think it is worth attending school board meetings since the board restricted what kind of questions can be asked. Jill Pinkerton said she had attended meetings, but more importantly “I wouldn’t be here unless I was fully committed.” Kershaw said she attended every meeting since last October. Janet Touhey said she hadn’t attended any, having travelled for the last two years after retiring and now she’s back with time, energy and commitment. Bloomquist, who pointed out she has two small children, said she attended all but two in the past year and “whether I’m elected or not, I’m not going to stop going.” Carol Nicol Dowe asked who makes the final decision about school closures. Stewart said the only way to assure that is to elect a board that would keep them open, implying the
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EVE FLYNN ... says she will attend the next candidate forum OCQE members. “Nobody wants to close a school,” Cownden said, but pointed out nobody can guarantee they will not close a school since it is provincial government funding. Kershaw said the board is ultimately responsible for school closure decisions, which then have to be ratified by the ministry of education. Pinkerton said,
“The guarantee I can give is we’ll look at every possible option before school closures.” Milligan said he believes in a fair process and they would look at all options but he believes KSS will not be closed. Austin said the board has not said they would close a school, but they have also not passionately said they would keep them all open. Kurland said there are “so many options to keeping schools open,” and for the little trustees are paid there’s no way he’d be the one to oversee school closures, “not on my watch.” “At the end of the day we all get to make the final decision,” Bloomquist said, adding it’s up to the community to get involved in the process and the board and keep the schools open. Of the candidates who didn’t attend, incumbent Bill Preston sent his regrets that he was out of town. Incumbent Eve Flynn later told THE NEWS she didn’t receive an invitation. Forum information was, however, readily available. She did add she will attend a forum in Nanoose Bay.
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Schroeder wants to work on the issues By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Jesse Schroeder made a strong impact as a candidate in May’s federal election and he said he received a lot of encouragement to run for Parksville council. He’s not running so much on his own issues, he said but to address ongoing issues. “My concerns are one thing, but people are looking to have more involvement, better representation and better communication,” he said, pointing out there will be a lot of unfinished business carrying forward from the current council. “It’s not so necessary to bring new issues to the table,” he said, explaining while he is passionate about issues like water security, public transportation and sound fiscal management, he is most interested
JESSE SCHROEDER ... optimize resources in the city in “a new approach to municipal politics.” “The great bias of the city — which is a corporation — is that they want to sell you services,” he said with the example that rather than a $50 million central water service, what if the city bought filters for individual house taps to save pumping treated water around the city and stop people from watering lawns and flushing toilets with drinking water. “The danger with a $50m project, is when you’re done, what if
Sibley ready to vie for a seat By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Patricia Sibley has something to contribute to Parksville council, she said and she is ready to throw her hat into the political ring. For her the main city issue is the lack of affordable housing in the community. SEE
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it’s not the best technology or the most up to date?” He said he’s not opposed to centralized systems, but a full proper analysis has to be done. “It’s all about the best allocation of resources, this is not a huge city, how do we optimize the resources we have and
make it work in the regional context?” he asked, pointing out he lives in Nanoose Bay but uses Parksville as his main service base, as many people do and the city has to be planned in a regional context. Born and raised in the area Shroeder, 33, attended Kwalikum Secondary School and
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upset,” she said of council’s rejection of the Post and Lantern affordable housing project, which had been approved for a $928,000 interest free loan from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “I know there were issues, the city losing revenues ... but I was disappointed that the people we elected could not see beyond those issues.” “Three or 400 sq.ft. is space to build a life,
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When the Qualicum Beach Residents Association holds their all candidates forum, area residents can expect a tried and true formula, says organizer Doug Taylor. The QBRA, Taylor said, holds an all candidates forum every time there is an election. Moderator David Roach takes to the podium at 7 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 1 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The forum, Taylor said, is for all candidates for both mayor and council positions. “They will have five minutes each, with a warning system. Once they are through their original presentations, we will open the floor to questions from the audience.” Unlike some other forums, Taylor said there will be no written questions, only live questions from the microphone. “The moderator will tell people to get directly to their question,” he said.
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Carrie Powell-Davidson says the city is in good shape She said while there are plenty of big issues to work on in the city, “I believe Parksville is in good shape, it’s a wonderful community full of giving friendly people.” She is also still very keen to see through a wide range of ongoing or coming projects including the updated
official community plan, the Arrowsmith Water Service intake and treatment facility, downtown revitalization and the creation of a youth advisory group. “I’m an action person, I can’t stand by, I like to roll up my sleeves and get’er done,” she said, adding she is also passionate about
agriculture and the local food movement and she will continue to push for demographic diversification, attracting and keeping younger professionals, families and entrepreneurs, who she called “the backbone of of the community.” “I believe heavily that arts and culture are the
fabric of our lives,” she said, adding she wants to bring in a busking policy to encourage music around town and she will keep working on “collaborative public engagement.” “The city has been so good to me, I’m honoured to be able to give back.” writer@pqbnews.com
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with more support. Powell was one of the driving forces behind the region’s first extreme weather shelter which opened last winter and is gearing up again for this winter and said it is a positive step that the task force completed the first homeless count. She said that’s a start since the numbers are required to gain access to funds. She hopes to help es-
tablish an ACT (assertive community treatment) team for severe mental health and addictions outreach. Among many other important issues for her are the planned new river water intake and treatment facility, constant downloading of services from senior governments and an expanded primary health centre plan. She said the proposed health centre is another
example of how undeserved the region is, without an income assistance office or court house, for example. “It’s basically a clinic with extended hours.” Powell is also vice president of the German Ju Jutsu Systems Foundation that developed the city’s new youth ambassador program which has graduated its first member and has several more on the way.
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Whether it’s cakes, air bombs, barrages or simple sparklers, it doesn’t matter. Andi Grono loves them all. “I can’t imagine a Halloween without fireworks,” said the Parksville resident and co-owner of Far Out Fireworks. “I would be lost without them. I really would.” This is the 13th year she and partner Maggie Stevens have set up shop, supplying people with the bangs and pops and fountains they love during the October Halloween season. The trailer-based, temporary store at the side of Highway 4A in Errington holds a wide variety of packaged fireworks, with colourful name, each with an assortment of sparkling, flashing, banging pyrotechnics. However, Grono takes pride in individualizing people’s private family fireworks displays. “We give you what you need, depending on age, noise level and location. The first thing that goes through my mind is age, then budget, then location. A lot of the younger kids don’t like a lot of the really big bangs and loud noises, because it kind
Andi Grono shows off some of this year’s spectacular fireworks.
Check the rules before using them There are a few bylaws parents should keep in mind. Fireworks are not allowed to be set off in Parksville city limits, nor are they allowed to be sold there. Qualicum Beach is a little more open to pyrotechnic displays, allowing them between Oct. 24 and 31 within the town of scares them and I don’t want to scare any little kids. I want them to love fireworks and to grow up loving them.” She also takes the sex of the children into consideration, although she stressed it’s not her major consideration. “Gender factors into it a little bit. When they get to about age 10, the boys want something that goes bang, while the
limits — but only on your own private property. Fire chief Darryl Kohse said they cannot be set off on streets, sidewalks, parks or on the beachfront. Firecrackers, he added, are completely banned. The Regional District of Nanaimo does not regulate the use of fireworks.
girls like the pretty, sparkly colours, although that’s not always the case. Some of the girls like the noise and some of the boys like the pretty, too.” This year, she said, manufacturers have come up with some exciting new products, along with the age-old favourites. “It’s mostly the cakes,” she said of the squat, multi-shot, multi-effect fireworks.
“It’s a show in a box that you just light, step back and you have a great show.” Grono stressed the importance of safety, noting fireworks can cause distress to pets and should only be set off by adults. Although they are only visible in a storefront at Halloween, Far Out Fireworks is available year-round and can be reached at wwwfaroutfireworks. ca.
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lready, this fall’s civic election has sparked a few surprises. The first being the astounding number of people willing to put their names forward to represent us at the various levels of local government. The second surprise is, how few people took an interest in attending the first school district trustee candidates forum. Why this is surprising is the fact that the school board’s announcement last year that Kwalikum Secondary School could be closed, sparked a massive outcry from parents, students and teachers. And yet, the first trustee forum — which was well advertised — drew only enough people to fill a third of the available seats. In a way, those empty chairs are indicative of how people have treated the school board for the Even in a last few years. With neglect. democracy, Then, when important decisions have to be people make made — or school closure reports are commissioned and paid for — there’s a welling up of their excuses interest that, sadly, is all to quick to subside. We hear that parents are too busy with one thing or another, to pay close attention to the school board. Fair enough — they’ve made their choices and set their priorities. And yet, all it takes to know more about what the school board does with its $40 million-plus budget is to ask a few questions. Make attending a public meeting once in a while a priority. Hold those we elect to that board accountable. People are complaining in the streets about how their interests are not represented and that they have no idea what their elected officials are up to and therefore feel disenfranchised. It’s hard to feel sorry for them. Even in a democracy, people make — editorial by Steven Heywood their excuses.
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ur increasingly Don Cherry-like federal government is in the process of lashing out $9 billion for 65 fighter jets. Planes critics claim are absurdly unsuited to Canada’s needs. But that’s okay because Honest Sam, the fast-talking guy in the stovepipe hat who sold them to us, is throwing in a 20-year service contract that will only cost us another $7 billion. Sixteen billion dollars. I’m sure we could have hired Jon Stewart for ‘way less than that. Stewart is, of course, the host of the popular Daily Show, the TV news source for humour junkies who don’t find Fox News sufficiently hilarious. The Daily Show skewers politicians, exposing them for the buffoons, poltroons and baboons that they so frequently are. Trouble is, the show’s got so much American raw material it scarcely The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
has time to train its crosshairs on Canada. And that’s a pity. Imagine what Stewart and his writers could do with walking punchlines like our pudgy pit bull Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, the incoherent interim NDP leader Nycole Turmel, and Defence Minister Peter just-air-dropme-off-at-the-lobster-carnival MacKay. Not to mention Darth Harper. Jon Stewart has only one arrow in his quiver — humour — but for the High and Mighty, humour is the H-Bomb. Tyrants can weather insults, lies, treachery and chicanery but they cannot abide being laughed at. And we don’t laugh at them nearly often enough. During the Second World War
the most famous man on the planet was Adolf Hitler. The second most famous was an actor named Charlie Chaplin. Hitler loved Chaplin’s By films — until the acArthur tor made one called Black The Great Dictator, which lampooned Hitler. Hitler responded by putting Chaplin on his death list. In 1989 when the Velvet Revolution swept through Czechoslovakia, peaceful protestors came up with the ultimate ‘up yours’ to humiliate the occupying Soviet tyrants. Under cover of darkness they sneaked up to a massive public monument in a Czech square that featured a menacing Russian tank. They painted it fuchsia pink. People are warming to this
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new-found weapon for the weaponless. In the decidedly undemocratic republic of Belarus, the head thug, Alexander Lukashenko, has recently outlawed applause. That’s because opponents of his regime have been holding ‘laugh-ins’ wherein crowds of protestors mass in front of the presidential palace, break into huge grins and begin to applaud — apropos of nothing. Soon waves of laughter break out. It’s irresistible. Eventually even the police join in. Lukashenko has declared anyone caught clapping on Belarus Independence Day will be arrested. Can’t help but smile, can you? Canada has had its own political pricksters — Rick Mercer and Marg, Princess Warrior have brought blushes to the well-upholstered cheeks of many an Ottawa trougher, but those platforms are getting
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creaky and showing their age. No, for real political humour with teeth you have to go to The Daily Show and its offshoot, the Colbert Report — even if the CanCon percentage is lamentably low. Currently, Stephen Colbert is lampooning the stuffing out of the U.S. campaign finance laws, which Republican wheel greasers and pork barrelers have so thoroughly corrupted they’ve managed to get corporations declared ‘citizens’ (Fred Exxon! C’mon over here and meet Bob Wal Mart!”). That way there’s no limit on how much said ‘citizens’ can spend to elect their favourite candidate. Stephen Colbert is steadfastly opposed to such skulduggery. “I do not accept the status quo,” Colbert fearlessly declares. Then adds: “I do accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.”
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LETTERS Steady state is the way for QB to go With municipal elections coming soon, we’d like to thank the present Qualicum Beach mayor and council for the dedication and time they’ve devoted to keeping our community one of the most livable in Canada. We hope that those elected to the next council will be able to resist the relentless pressure to expand our population beyond the limits of our region’s resources. Most candidates will promote “sustainable development,” not realizing such a policy depends on infinite growth within a finite environment. Let’s make sure our next council knows they must continue to say no to short-sighted development and yes to changes that lead to our only long-term hope for a livable region — a steady-state, more local economy.
Verdelle and Bill Wilson Qualicum Beach
You don’t have to vote for all four From the ancient narrative of the journeys of the Argonauts one of Homer’s declarations has retained a modern-day relevance. This is the exhortation to the Trojans to beware Greeks bearing gifts. The same warning is equally valid today for the voters of Qualicum Beach in the coming municipal election. The number of candidates, 11 for five positions, is most gratifying but none of them has given any clue as to how they would achieve their personal agendas. I am not greatly interested to know that they want to control taxes, want an improved transportation system, have water high on their agenda, support employment opportunities, and so-on ad nauseam. I want to know how they plan to try to achieve these targets. Until the all-candidates meetings the contestants are largely unknown to us.
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hanks mister editor for placing all three stories regarding health care on the same page (THE NEWS, Oct. 21) It helps highlight much of what is wrong with health care coverage in Oceanside. The fact that our local mayors, some councillors and the RDN have bought into the bogus concept of a taxpayer-funded doctor’s clinic simply illustrates how feeble our local representatives are in delivering adequate health care to this community. Let’s hope an election can cure that disease. No matter how the costs are shared, the concept is far short of what would be an adequate and equitable service. The idea that we are part of the local service area of NRGH is at base a deliberate falsehood, at best a delusion. For evidence, look no further than the following item headed “No hospital, no mobile MRI.” There is a whole range of medical services that should be located in the communities they serve. For that we need a community hospital, just like the other comparable communities in the VIHA service area have. Finally, the third photo story is a plea for funds to equip the new ER. Are our tax dollars only to be used to put a new roof on a Vancouver stadium? Shouldn’t they also be used to ensure that we have fully equitable facilities in our public health care institutions in any and all communities? Why do we have to hawk calendars to get whatever equipment is appropriate for the new ER? If any of your readers agree with any part of this message, let them go on-line to oceansidecoalition.org and click on the health alert icon and contact us.
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The challenger for mayor, Mike Wansink, is personable but glib, is relying on a rather unremarkable single term on council a few years back to boost his case and is spending lots of money on advertising to get his name in front of the voters. However, his agenda is all unsupported wishes, no action plans. For the council table, incumbent Mary Brouilette has shown considerable aptitude and would bring experience to a rather hollow council. Scott Tanner, narrowly defeated last time would bring his two terms’ experience and an
eagle eye on environmental matters to the group. Bill Luchtmeijer is also a past veteran, but one of these was as mayor so one wonders if a seat further down the table would be bearable for three years and if not ...? All the other new faces must make their marks at the all-candidates meetings and in person. Keep in mind we do not have to vote for four councillors if we are not impressed. We can vote for fewer than four, but not for more.
F.H. Horner Qualicum Beach
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Captain is alive and well in town hall In response to Liz J. Kyle’s letter, entitled, Time for a new captain on bridge, (THE NEWS, Oct. 18), the leadership of Qualicum Beach has been in the very capable committed high quality of leadership that not every community enjoys. Teunis Westbroek certainly has been part of the 50 great years to which she refers. Without his solid foresight would we have attained what we have? His proven leadership has placed our town in an enviable economic position. We have controlled our indebtedness with thoughtful decisions and at the same time looked after improving our infrastructure. Unfortunately there are some factions that would change our economic realities with huge debentures in the name of development. What do we desire as a town? Realistic challenges means balancing budgets. Our present leader, the mayor, has accomplished this. His personal commitment and selfless dedication is his proven track record. The captain is alive and well with his steady hand on the tiller.
William Justice Qualicum Beach
Paul’s the man I came to Parksville in early 1980 with my late husband. For many years I served as president of the Parksville Senior Citizens Organization (OAP). The mayor at that time was Paul Reitsma, who attended our monthly meetings faithfully, sitting in the back and always being available to answer questions when called upon. I believe he rarely, if ever, missed a meeting. We knew we could call him directly at his mayor’s office if we had a problem of some sort. He was especially helpful warning us about scams targeting senior citizens. I am happy to support him for mayor as he never gives up and has experience.
Joan Oliver Parksville
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LETTERS Occupiers have a point I was listening to the radio this morning and all I kept hearing was blatant bias concerning the occupy movement… comments like, the reporter saying, “they hate people like me, because I have a job, a pension and that I work for a corporation that ‘Heaven Forbid’ makes a profit.” And “I see they’re only a few left there now and they are all unemployed.” He even said that he heard them snoring in their tents on his way to work, and also, commented about all the money it’s costing the taxpayers to police these people. “Heck’ they don’t even have a point — just a hodgepodge of different signs — why don’t they do us all a favour and go home.” “What a load of nonsense.” I said to myself… this dinosaur reporter just doesn’t get it! The number one reason we are there is to protect his rights to have a job and to guarantee he gets a pension, and we don’t begrudge companies making a profit — we
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Here’s one more plot I’ve noticed an interest for conspiracies in the letters section. There is more than just the BC Hydro spy meters and the Regional Dictatorship of Nanaimo. There is the ICBC social engineering plot, where by ICBC is trying to get off the road any vehicle that isn’t almost new. They are doing this largely by the ridiculous write-offs of perfectly good barely damaged vehicles, the very ones that could be afforded by ordinary people. And they are doing this at our expense when they should be just an insurance company as the name implies. Is ICBC in bed with car dealers? As for the regional district problem, there may be some relief coming up, as I see that someone who will stick up for us and not be shut up by the city slickers, has jumped into the ring.
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y first glimpse of B.C.’s care system for disabling conditions at an accelerating rate. developmentally disabled people was as Stephanie Cadieux, the latest minister of what a teen in the early 1970s. is now called Social Development, has asked My grandfather brought me to his workplace, for a multi-ministry examination of the adult Tranquille “school.” The Kamloops institution care agency, Community Living B.C. As CLBC’s that began life as a tuberculosis sanitorium in budget rises past $710 million, there are services 1907 was by then converted to warehouse a differfrom the health and children and families minisent group of society’s outcasts. tries going to disabled people as well. Ambulatory inmate-patients wearing lockedThe political focus has been on CLBC’s closure By Tom of 65 group homes with only 200 residents, and its on football helmets wandered the courtyard of a Fletcher push for adult adoptions rather than institutions sprawling prison-hospital complex that featured its own fire station. with shift workers. This is true “community livTranquille would hit the headlines a decade ing” that should be established where practical, later, when Human Resources Minister Grace with appropriate inspections. McCarthy announced that she was enacting a The NDP wants a moratorium on group plan, years in the making, to close such places. home closures, even if they’re decrepit or The political Tranquille, with 323 inmate-patients and 675 empty. It wants a backlog of 2,800 applifocus has been mostly staff, would be first. cations for new or increased service eliminated, on CLBC’s A 1983 newspaper report captured the mood: apparently without any efficiency moves. It “Mentally retarded persons in institutions wants an “independent review” of CLBC folclosure of 65 must not be ‘dumped back on the doorstep of lowed by a full-time independent advocate for group homes their natural families’ when these institutions developmentally disabled people. are closed, the executive director of the B.C. (The NDP also wants independent advocates with only 200 Association for the Mentally Retarded warned with office staff and investigative powers for residents Monday.” seniors and forest workers. B.C.’s independent The B.C. Government Employees’ Union children’s advocate continues to pile up reports began an occupation of Tranquille buildings the with questionable effect in another area of next day, expelling managers. The sit-in lasted intractable and growing social problems.) three weeks, joined by Tranquille’s 120 psychiCadieux says CLBC’s internal service atric nurses, before staff agreed to work on the system that quality advocate has a high success rate resolving family would replace it a year later. complaints. A toll-free line has been set up to direct service Some patients did go back to their families, with support issues to a new client support group. services. And today B.C. has a network of 700 group homes, On Friday Cadieux announced that a bonus program for essentially smaller institutions. Their provincewide union CLBC management has been terminated. “In a people-first contract was just renewed under the B.C. government’s “net organization like CLBC, an incentive plan based on targets zero” wage mandate, with an additional $18 million to enroll and measures is, quite simply, not appropriate,” said a stateemployees in dozens of contracted agencies to a pension ment from the ministry. plan for municipal employees. No targets or measures. As Premier Christy Clark was Lobbying and court action have forced expansion of recently reminded on health care, even talk of defined cost provincial services to those diagnosed with autism and fetal control is too politically risky. alcohol conditions. People with Down syndrome and other Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for disabilities now live much longer, to the point where some Black Press and BCLocalnews.com develop dementia as well. All this is on top of the many pretfletcher@blackpress.ca viously independent seniors developing dementia and other
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If committee chairs in Qualicum Beach want to meet more frequently over the course of the next council term, it will be the councillors involved who make the decision. That was the outcome of a contentious vote recently, when outgoing councillor Jack Wilson called on his colleagues to consider allowing commission chairs to schedule meetings more frequently than once every
months. We should get rid of any reference to specific scheduled dates and let the commissions set their own schedule.” Although his motion was seconded by Coun. Kent Becker, Wilson found himself isolated. Coun. Barry Avis said some committees and commissions found themselves with nothing to talk about when they met more frequently and he urged instead that any scheduling decisions for committees and commissions be
dealt with by the incoming council after the November election. Becker agreed with Wilson, noting the public safety committee also found the infrequent meeting schedule too restrictive. Mayor Teunis Westbroek agreed with Avis and called on council to allow the new councillors to make the decision. To that end, he called for a motion to defer the issue for the next council. The motion passed, with Wilson casting the lone vote in opposition.
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VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Qualicum Beach on: Saturday, November 19, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Qualicum Beach on: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Any elector who wishes to vote before November 19, 2011 is eligible to vote at advance voting opportunities. All Advance Voting ballots are counted after voting closes November 19, 2011. VOTING BY MAIL is available if you were on the List of Registered Electors before September 28, 2011 and: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • Expect to be absent from the Town of Qualicum Beach on General Voting Day and at the times of all the advance voting opportunities. Apply at Town Hall to vote by mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that your completed ballot is delivered to the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 19, 2011, to be counted.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the List of Registered Electors, you may register at the time of voting on General Voting or Advance Voting days, by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen (landed immigrants and corporations are not eligible) • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident (Resident Elector) OR registered owner of real property (Non-Resident Property Elector) in the Town of Qualicum Beach for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; AND • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident Electors will also be required to produce two pieces of identification (at least one must have your signature) to prove who you are and where you live. Picture identification is not necessary. Local Government Elections Regulation 380/93 defines acceptable ID, including: - BC Driver’s Licence - ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents - BC Identification Card - BC CareCard or Gold CareCard - Ministry of SD&ES Continued Assistance SDES8 - Social Insurance Card - Financial Institution Credit or Debit Card - Citizenship Card - Property Tax Notice - Utility Bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable If you do not have ID showing where you live, you must provide at least two pieces of identification that prove who you are (at least one of them must have your signature on it) AND make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. Non-Resident Property Electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, and must also bring evidence that you are entitled to register in relation to the property, including: • proof of ownership of the property (ie. Recent copy of the Land Title Search Certificate, available from the Government Agent or agencies with BC Online or the Certificate of Indefeasible Title); and • written consent (form available from Town Hall) signed by a majority of all the owners, if there are multiple owners of the property, stating that you are the one owner who is designated as the Non-Resident Property Elector for that property. You may only register as a Non-Resident Property Elector in relation to one piece of property regardless of how many properties you own in Qualicum Beach. If you own property with a corporation, none of the owners of the property are eligible to vote. In accordance with the Local Government Act, the only persons who are registered owners, either as joint tenants or tenants-in-common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.
VOTERS LIST Until the close of general voting on November 19, 2011, a copy of the List of Registered Electors will, upon signature, be available for public inspection at Town Hall during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday except statutory holidays. Omitting Personal Information from the List - Electors may request that their address and other information be omitted from, or obscured on, the List of Registered Electors to protect their privacy or security. Contact Town Hall for more details. For more information, visit www.qualicumbeach.com, call 250.738.2202 or 250.738.2207, write: tcoates@qualicumbeach.com or hsvensen@qualicumbeach.com, or visit Town Hall, 201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC. Trudy Coates, Chief Election Officer
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Save-on food drive collects 2,067 lbs. By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A food drive by Save on Foods Saturday made a big difference for hungry people in Oceanside, says food bank co-ordinator Major Rolf Guenther. “It was a great success,” he said. “We collected 2,067 pounds of food, so just over a ton. We also collected $1,000 in donations, so that will help a lot, too.” Guenther said the Save On Foods drive will fill the shelves at the Salvation Army food bank, but he stressed more help will always be needed. “It fills the shelves, but we give
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QF# 1860
QF# 5125, 13”
Q-Points
Penny The Yellow Labrador
SAVE 300,000 Q-POINTS
908gr
lb
& G E T
P U R C H A S E
Q-Points
SAVE 100,000 Q-POINTS
Selection varies by store. Limited Quantities
A
1 2 ”
HAWAIIAN
PIZZA
99
Danone
3
410-505gr
3
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8x80-93ml
99 4
3
99
Kraft
General Mills or Nestle
500ml
Selected , 330-380gr
Jam
Cereal
99
General Mills
Chex Gluten Free Cereal 365-395gr
VALUE
FREE
Q
points Yaki Nori Seaweed 28gr
3000 Itoh Sushi-Ginger 340gr
3000 Sushi Roll Mats 1ʼs
3500 Pledge Multi Surface Cleaner
Danone
Danacol or DanActive Yogurt Drink
A
OFFER IS IN EFFECT MONDAY OCTOBER 24TH - SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2011
Oatmeal Crisp or Fibre 1 Cereal
750gr-1kg
650gr
7
9
$ 99
bonus
Activia Probiotic Yogurt
for
1 2 ”
ONLY AVAILABLE AT QUALICUM, PORT ALBERNI, POWELL RIVER, COMOX & COURTENAY QUALITY FOODS LOCATIONS
Peanut Butter
2$
A
FREE
Activia Probiotic Multipack Yogurt
99
4 99 8 99
PEPPERONI
Danone
8x100gr
lb
Each
11
$
authentic recipe pizzeria
Victor The Black Pug
Zsa-Zsa White Poodle
Classic Favourites Chicken
FOR ONLY
399,000
999,000
Schneiders
PER
Pets with Personality
Aluminum & Nickel Armillary
PER
Each
2$
Chicken Thighs Frozen, 2.5kg
Olympic
Sliced Smoked Bacon
lb
QF Boneless Skinless
A19
2 $7 for
3
Trigger, 470ml
99
2 $7 for
7500 Grannyʼs Laundry Detergent 4.55kg
5000
A20 • THE NEWS, Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Enjoy Hallowe’en with your family by Goblin’’up these deals! Kraft
Kraft
Cracker Barrel Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
9
907gr
Kraft
Singles Cheese Slices
5 1kg
99
1kg
99
MacLaren’s
Kraft
380gr
Sharp Cheddar, 250gr
6
Kraft
Miracle Whip
3
1lt
250ml
4$ for
2$
5
2$ for
Nestle
Crunch,Butterfinger & Baby Ruth 90’s
12’s
4
Pacific Red, 213gr
8
Hawkins
Cheezies Lunch Snak-Pak 8x28gr
2$ for
5
3$ for
4
2 $5 for
Snack Size Chocolate Bars
Snacking Crackers
200-225gr
200-454gr
for
Dare
Original Wagon Wheels 630gr
Bits & Bites 200-225gr
3
2$ for
5 For
2$ for
5
2$ for
4
4
99
Taquitos 794-853gr
907gr
99 2
5
99
99 2 Nestle
Kraft
Lynch
Carnation Hot Chocolate
Olde Style Hot Apple Cider Mix
10x13-28gr
58
¢ 99
99
Value Size Granola Bars or Fruit Gushers
Cheemo
10x23gr
2$
Hungry-Man Dinner
907gr
Sun-Maid
2 $5
for
for
Swanson
Perogies
360-455gr
Nabob
110-472gr
Seedless Raisins
5
99
272-552gr
99 3
2 $4
for
Haul your carcass in for these Hallowe’en specials!
for
SunRype
Easy-Tie Garden or Garbage Bags
99 2
2 $5
5
Ground Coffee or Tassimo
6x42gr or 14x14gr
100% Juice 1.36lt
20’s or 40’s
99
Burritos or Chimichangas
250gr
Glad
6’s
El Monterey
44’s
Nature Valley or Betty Crocker
99 3
Jumbo Paper Towels
Plus Applicable Fees
El Monterey
300-750gr
99
9
99
Favorites Snack Size Bars
for
White Swan
Christie
Christie
9
99
Gourmet Delight Vegetables
Nestle
2$
99
85gr
Ritz Crackers
550gr
Europe’s Best
5 4
Snack Size Chocolate Bars
For
Whole Smoked Oysters
Sockeye Salmon
Christie
Cookies
for
Plus Applicable Fees
30’s
3$ for
Nestle
Snacking made simple at QF with great prices too! Christie
3
Hershey
Lasagna
2.27kg
12x355ml
Jet Puffed Marshmallows
Gold Seal
Gold Seal
5
See Store for details
Salad Dressing
for
In Water, 170gr
4
99
Hallowe’en Minis
99
Chunk or Flaked Light Tuna
NEW!
213-227gr
5
Bassili’s Best
Pepsi or 7-Up
99
24x10-16gr
4 Kraft
99
Chocolate Chex Mix or Bugles
99
Vlasic
Pickles
890ml
Gold Seal
5
99
5
24x355ml
Snack Size Potato Chips or Popcorn Twists Coupon offer inside!
99
Rainbow Pack Pop
General Mills
Old Dutch
Imperial Cold Pack Cheese
Shredded Cheese
465-900gr
Win a Canucks Jersey!
Crush
International or Crescendo Pizza
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Let ’s have a Hallowe ’en party with specials from QF!
McCain
Cheez Whiz
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SunRype
Funbites or Squiggles Fruit Snack
SunRype
SunRype
Selected, 5x200ml
1.89lt
100% Pure Apple Juice
100% Juice
Assorted Sizes
8
99
2 $5 for
Plus Applicable Fees
2 $5 for
2$ for
Plus Applicable Fees
4
2$ for
Plus Applicable Fees
4
A22 • THE NEWS, Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Black Forest or Old Fashioned Ham
Cooked or Smoked Turkey Breast Garlic Sausage
99
1
99
¢
Bonus Q-Points 10 Pack Crispy
Chicken Drumsticks
PER gr
100
Instore Cooked
Roast Beef
2
Regular or with Garlic
Each
10,000
Q
points
bonus
Unico Flat Anchovie Fillets 50gr
2000
3
250gr
3000 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot
2000
Royale Facial Tissue 88ʼs or 132ʼs
Airwick Scented Oil Refill 42ml
5000
Village Cheese
Smoked Salmon or Amber Ale Cheddar
PER
100gr
Per 100gr .............................
16/20 Large Size
29 PER gr
100
Pepper, Hungarian, Wine or Gypsy
2
29
PER gr
100
PER
100gr
Dinner for 4
42
95
Egg Roll
Each .......................................
149
Available at Select Stores
Serving Suggestions
Fresh Snapper Fillets Weather Permitting
99
¢
PER gr
100
Black Tiger Prawns
1
29 PER
100gr
Collosal East Coast U10 size
Scallops
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Frozen or Previously Frozen
1
99 PER
100gr
Fresh Hand Peeled Shrimp
2
79 PER gr
100
Fresh Imitation Crab Meat
3
49 PER
100gr
89
¢ PER
100gr
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1000
Per 100gr.......................................
3-4 lb Size Frozen, Head On
180-250gr
5000
299 399 299
Sockeye Salmon
Dare Peg Top Candy
650ml
Amsterdammer or Courtenay Cheddar
Salami
¢
Johnstone Strait
3000
Green Works Liquid Dish Soap
Natural Pastures
49
Astro Tzatziki Dip
300gr
Italian
Gorgonzola
Per 100gr .............................
3000
Dare Ruffles Macaroon Biscuits
100
Island Bries
250gr
5000
99
PER gr
1
• Local B.C. Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG • No Growth Promotants
Potato Salad with Egg or Creamy Coleslaw
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
Apetina Feta
Variety Pack, 128gr
49
PER
100gr
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Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
Hoagie Buns
Multigrain Bread
4
2$ for
Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
Bagels
10” Apple Pie
6
2
for
2 $5
Double Layer
Creamy Caramel Delight Cake
Chocolate Eclairs ... for
for
Bakery Fresh
2
Tortillas
Selected, 204-410gr
Gizella
Swirl Cheesecake..........................
WholeGrains or Country Originals Bread
Selected, 600gr
Coffee Cake
........................................................
Dewlands
100% Fruit Juice Blend 1lt
Alexia
Potatoes or Onion Rings
for Plus
Applicable Fees
398ml
Natural Laundry Detergent
22-35’s
99 5
2 $5
PER
100gr
Now available at all Quality Foods Stores! Quality Foods is proud to introduce over 100 new
Quality Fresh Bulk Packs! ...a food safe alternative to bulk food bins with no cross contamination!
99 9
Seventh Generation
Chlorine Free Baby Wipes
Resealable Travel Pack, 70’s
99 3
99 2
Quality Fresh
Quality Fresh
99
Chlorine Free Diapers
Free & Clear, 1.1lt
for
¢
Seventh Generation
Automatic Dishwasher Gel
Organic Soup
2
Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation
Wolfgang Puck
99
2
for
1.47lt
3 $5
340-567gr
6
2$
99
Organic Raw Cashews 200gr
99 4
Bakery Fresh
Assorted Muffins 6 Pack, Each e
5000
points Q
bonus
Dempster’s
Decadent Chocolate Cake........
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Bonus Q-Points
Cinnamon Buns
for
1599 799 499
Triple Layer
99
Chocolate Covered Peanuts or Raisins
2
6 49
6 99 6 99
99
Dononi Chocolate
A23
Organic Soy Nuts
Roasted with Salt, 200gr
99 2
Country Harvest Bread Selected, 675gr
10,000 Dempsterʼs Original or Body Wise Bagels 6ʼs
5000
Manitoba Harvest Certified Organic Hemp Protein 454gr
10,000 Spike Seasoning 54-85gr
7500 Bobʼs Red Mill Pancake Mix Gluten Free, 623gr
5000
Knorr Pasta Sauce Mix 37-48gr
2000 Friskies Chefʼs Blend Dry Cat Food 9kg
10,000 Purina O.N.E. Puppy or Dog Food 2.7kg
5000 Milkbone Biscuits or Snacks 800-900gr
3000
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JOIN US FOR THE SAVINGS SPOOKTACULAR IF YOU DARE!!! Mexican “Large”
1
5lb bag
Fresh Asparagus
Each
2.18 per kg
99
Bartlett Pears
per lb
1.94 per kg
California “Andy Boy”
Floral
Floral
Floral
Floral
Floral
99 Floral
Oriental Lily
Something Pumpkin Bouquet
14
99 Each
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Or
Spooky Spider Plant
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3
6” Square Rings
Potted Mum
99 Each
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Floral
69 Each
Each
13
4.39 per kg
each
4”
Consumer Bunch
Red Sweet Bell Peppers
¢
Floral
nic ga
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Organic Bunched Broccoli
1
3$ for
29
2lb Bag
per lb
Washington Grown
Organic Cello Carrots
Organic
Use your
Phone App
per lb ic
Organic
4
2$ for
Free Wi-Fi
24
per lb
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Organic Avovadoes
MON.
¢
99
Organ
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Mexican “Hass Variety”
California “Premium”
2.84 per kg
1
B.C. “Hot House”
Extra Large
Fresh Romaine Lettuce
6oz Clamshell
88
Washington “Fancy”
ic
each
¢
an
Floral
Royal Gala Apples
Or g
for
B.C. “Extra Fancy”
Org a
2$
3
44
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6
Fresh Raspberries
99
4lb Bag
Or g
California “Driscoll’s”
Per lb
nic
Navel Oranges
3
Gourmet Yellow Nugget Potatoes
Organ ic
Australia “Premium”
99
The Little Potato Co.
Organic
4.39 per kg
4
7 DAYS OF SAVINGS – OCTOBER WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. Store
TUES.In
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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING FOR MAYOR and COUNCILLORS NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING NOTICE IS GIVEN to the electors of the City of Parksville that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
BURGER
Chris
Parksville BC
HONAIZER
Rick
Parksville BC
FARINHA
Antonio
Parksville BC
REITSMA
Paul
Parksville BC
COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected Aquila, Melissa, Sophia, Hailey, Castley, Kay-Lyn, Mackenzie, Catalina, Shylo, Sarah, Ashley, Greta, Candice and Shaleigh took part in We Day in SUBMITTED PHOTO BY FIONA MATHISON Vancouver.
Local students take part in We Day QUALICUM BEACH — On October 13, 30 Kwalikum Secondary students traveled to Vancouver for the experience of a lifetime. Arriving at the school for 5 a.m. to be ready to catch the 6:30 ferry was a challenge for some but nobody would miss We Day for a couple more hours of sleep. We Day had lots of motivational speakers including Mikhail Gorbachev, Spencer West and Craig and Mark Keilberger, it was truly
inspiring. Students also had the opportunity to hear performers like Hedley and Down With Webster. It was a fun and heartfelt day. We Day has inspired the KSS students to take their experience forward and start organizing fundraisers for Free the Children as well as our local food bank. We Day has touched KSS and the spirit will keep growing. — Submitted by Shaleigh Spence, KSS
VIREB donates to Big Brothers NANAIMO — The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) has generously decided to make a $2,500 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island. Jim Stewart, VIREB’s 2011 President said, “This fits well with VIREB’s Quality of Life philoso-
phy which consists of five principles one of them being Building Better Communities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island does such a great job of supporting the community we are very pleased to be able to assist them with this donation.” — Submitted by VIREB
Estate Planning and Executor Advice Event Jamie Gauthier, Investment Advisor & Financial Planner of RBC Dominion Securities, and Gerry Jeffs, Investment & Retirement Planner of RBC Financial Planning invite you to join us for free advice event: EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
GUEST SPEAKERS: Jason Moore, BA, CGA with McIntosh/Norton/Williams Jennifer Hubbard | LL.B, Walker & Wilson
Jamie Gauthier
RSVP:
For more information, or to reserve seats, please contact Emily Gauthier at emily.gauthier@rbc.com or 250-729-3207
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Surname
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
Surname
BANKS
Jim
Parksville BC
Al
Parksville BC
POWELLCarrie DAVIDSON
Parksville BC
GREIR LEFEBVRE
Marc
Parksville BC
SCHROEDER Jesse
Errington BC
MORRISON Peter
Parksville BC
SIBLEY
Patricia
Parksville BC
NEUFELD
Parksville BC
SIMKIN
Peter
Parksville BC
Parksville BC
STONE
Charlie
Parksville BC
Parksville BC
VANIN
Alicia
Nanaimo BC
WATERS
Caroline
Parksville BC
Bill
PATTERSON Teresa POWELL
Sue
Usual Name
Jurisdiction of Residence
NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING – Parkland Disposal and Exchange Bylaw No. 1475, 2011 At the same voting opportunities for Mayor and Council, a vote on the following question will also be submitted to the electorate of the City of Parksville: “Are you in favour of the City of Parksville adopting Parkland Disposal and Exchange Bylaw No. 1475, 2011 to remove park dedication from the property at 1275 Island Highway East known as the Parksville and District Visitor Centre, in exchange for dedicating new parkland at 1245 Island Highway East, known as the Craig Heritage Park Museum and Archives?” Bylaw No. 1475 – authorizes the change, at no cost to residents, of the designation of the land where the Parksville and District Visitor Centre (currently parkland) and the Craig Heritage Park Museum and Archives (currently a fee simple lot) are now located. This exchange will not affect the operation of either facility, nor will it change the Rotary Peace Park. This exchange is procedural only and is being done to protect the Craig Heritage Park Museum and Archives land and also enable the City of Parksville and the Visitor Centre to negotiate a new lease that meets current legal requirements. Please note that this is a synopsis of Bylaw No. 1475 and is not intended to be an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected on the City’s website at www.parksville.ca or at the City of Parksville, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. Anyone eligible to vote as a resident or non-resident property elector for Mayor and Council in the City of Parksville is also eligible to vote on the Parkland Disposal and Exchange Bylaw No. 1475, 2011. GENERAL VOTING DAY will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for qualified electors of the City of Parksville at the following voting locations: Parksville Community and Conference Centre Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC 550 Pym Street, Parksville, BC Curbside voting will be available at both of the voting locations on General Voting Day and the Advance Voting Opportunities for electors who are unable to enter the voting place because of physical disability or impaired mobility. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The restrictions on voting at an advance voting opportunity have been removed so it is no longer necessary to complete a declaration as to why you are voting at either of these voting opportunities. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held in Parksville BC at: Halliday House, 188 McCarter Street, from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, November 10, 2011; Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, from 10:00 am to noon on Monday, November 14, 2011; Trillium Lodge, 401 Moilliet Street, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011; and Arrowsmith Lodge/Cokely Manor, 266 Moilliet Street, from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. These four special voting opportunities are restricted to the residents and employees of the respective facilities where the voting is being held. ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. There is no advance registration for either resident or non-resident property electors and the requirement for a non-resident property elector certificate has been removed. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day [Saturday, November 19, 2011]; • lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote [May 17, 2011 last day to meet 6 month registration requirement]; • either a resident, OR registered owner of real property, in the City of Parksville for at least 30 days or more before you register to vote [October 19, 2011 last day to meet 30 day residency requirement]; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other Act from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) and provide a copy of land title registration or tax notice which provides proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property. If the property for which you are registering to vote is owned by more than one owner the written consent of the majority of the owners must be presented at time of registration. Non-resident property electors can only vote once, regardless of the number of properties they own in the City of Parksville. As well, under Provincial legislation, corporate property owners do not have the right to vote in local government elections. For further information on the election process please contact: Lynn Kitchen, Chief Election Officer 250-954-3060 (Election-Official@parksville.ca) or Amanda Haywood, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250 954-3070. LYNN KITCHEN, Chief Election Officer
Dated at Parksville, BC this 21st day of October, 2011
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Serving the constituents of Alberni-Pacific Rim By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR Moving his family to Coombs has been one of Fausto Bellicini’s best moves. You could say that he is cuckoo for Coombs. Fausto is the general manager and head chef of Cuckoo in Coombs Italian restaurant. For the last six months, he and Coombs Market owners, the Geekie family, have been building a successful business. Without advertising beyond word-ofmouth, Fausto says Cuckoo has attracted an average of 1,000 people each month and has sustained up to 40 jobs in the summer season. Even now, the restaurant employs 20 to 25 people and sees a good clip of business each day.
“We’ve been very successful,” he says. “We just didn’t expect this.” Six months ago, Fausto was traveling through the area to visit with family in Tofino. A side stop in Coombs saw him meet market owner Larry Geekie and the two got to talking about the future. Fausto has been a chef and restaurant manager for 30 years, and owned his own places in both Italy and Vancouver. He says after talking with the Geekie family and sharing ideas, he decided to take the jump across the Strait and start over again. “Our visions matched,” he says, “so we made the deal.” His family moved to Parksville and his daughter attends the Montessori school in Errington.
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“It’s been the best decision of my life,” Fausto says. “They have free range children here. The open areas for children are wonderful. We’ve been amazed.” Apparently, so have his customers. Fausto says he has been so busy, there has been no time to really change the restaurant itself to keep up with customer demands. Plus, the menu hasn’t changed much. Not that anyone’s complaining. “We are a family-style eatery,” he explains. “People come as they are and experience us as we are. We offer simple, traditional Italian food with West Coast ingredients.” Fausto said they successfully matched their menu with people’s tastes and the reaction he has been getting
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has been fantastic. “You have to be true to yourself,” says the chef. “My mentor at cooking school told me to find 2,000 people who share my taste, then you will be successful.” So far so good, he says, noting there have been times since April when their place is full — including the spacious patio. Already, they are filling up fast with Christmas parties. “I love it,” he says of his life and work on the Island. “The atmosphere is great and I feel like I’ve been here forever.” Fausto, his wife Angela and their children are enjoying their new lives on the Island and at the new Cuckoo restaurant at the Coombs Country Market. “It’s a perfect fit.”
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Parksville Lions Housing Society Juliann Sinnott of the Oceanside Tourism Association was the highest bidder for the pure poetry package in the live auction at the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce gala fundraiser Saturday night. She said she and her girlfriends will likely make the trip in the spring.
Fall gala still a big hit THE NEWS’ Brenda Gough catches guests enjoying themselves at this year’s Parksville Chamber showcase event.
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SENIORS’ DAY Sale Event
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The theme was Denin and Diamonds, but Bill Dutton, left, owner of Pheasant Glen Golf Resort chose to make his own fashion statement. Rhiannon Whitney and Gord Elliott, the last two standing in the heads and tails game.
DOOR TO DOOR CAMPAIGN I hope to knock on every door in Parksville during the next 4 weeks. This provides an opportunity to meet face to face, introduce myself and listen to your concerns and what your vision is for Parksville’s future. The blue brochure will be left if we are unable to connect. There are phone numbers on the brochure so you can contact me and perhaps meet and chat later. I invite you to do so. During my time as Mayor from 1987-1996, I fulfilled my promises to have an “Open Door” policy available to all citizens. Every Monday from 1-4 anyone could drop in at the Mayor’s office and staff were “on call” to assist with your concerns and problems. This worked very well. At times I switched chairs with a citizen so that we could understand each other better!! If elected, I will open that door again. I will have a complete list of all those registered as a voter. I will be happy to check for you when we connect. Should you not be listed, I will be pleased to advise you how and where. I am especially asking our young adults to come out and vote. If you are 18 years and up you can!! Your vote is important and you can make a difference. Your future is our future also, so why not involve yourself. Call me at 250-248-0416 or 250-240-2205 (cell).
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Second Great Canadian Shakeout raises awareness By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Politicians joined town staff as they crouched under desks in Qualicum Beach town hall Oct. 20 as they took part in the Great Canadian Shakeout. The earthquake drill is the second this year, the first taking place in January in an effort to make residents aware that, particularly on the West Coast, earthquakes of any magnitude can happen at any time. Although January’s inaugural drill was considered a success, with more than 470,000 people taking part, organizers found the Jan. 26 date conflicted with students’ exams and opted to hold a second drill last Thursday. This shakeout was particularly relevant, as it came just over a month after a magnitude 6.4 quake struck off the B.C. coast. While there were no injuries and very little damage caused by the quake, it served as a poignant reminder that large quakes don’t just happen to far away parts of the globe. At the Qualicum Beach town hall, staff waited for the 10:20 a.m. start and then dived under their desks to ride out the imaginary tremblor, before conducting an orderly evacuation of the building. A similar drill by Parksville municipal staff was also deemed a success. Besides the basic message of duck, cover and hold on, ShakeOut organizers urged residents to conduct a hazard hunt for items that might fall during a quake, and secure them. They were also urged to create a personal or family disaster-preparedness plan, in which the family’s specific needs can be met during the immediate post-quake period. As well, they urged parents to teach all family members how to use a fire extinguisher. Other aspects that
should be looked at immediately, include: • Organize or refresh emergency supply kits, as families
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING - 2011 Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) that an Election By Voting is necessary to elect, for a three year term commencing December 2011and terminating in October 2014 in accordance with the Local Government Act (2014), persons to fill the offices of trustee on the Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election By Voting and for whom the votes will be received are: Voting Area E - One trustee to be elected: (Electoral Area E of the Regional District of Nanaimo and District of Lantzville) Surname
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Eve
1945 Stewart Road; Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9E7
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Martin
232 Sunningdale Road East; Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2N3
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AUSTIN PRESTON
Julie Elizabeth Bill
1504 Winchester Road; Qualicum Beach, BC; V9K 1Y2 3242 Melon Road; Qualicum Beach, BC; V8K 2J5
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BLOOMQUIST COWNDEN KERSHAW MILLIGAN PINKERTON
Willow Bruce Lynette Ross Jill
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Usual Name
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KURLAND TOUHEY
Barry Janet
4858 W. Island Hwy; Qualicum Beach, BC; V9K 1Y9 349 Grovehill Road; Qualicum Beach, BC; V9K 2N3
GENERAL VOTING DAY for the election of Trustees will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for qualified electors of the School District No. 69 (Qualicum) at the following voting locations: Voting Area E Regional District of Nanaimo and District of Lantzville District of Lantzville: Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC. Regional District of Nanaimo: Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Road Voting Area F Regional District of Nanaimo Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road, Coombs Voting Area H Regional District of Nanaimo Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay Voting Area G Parksville: Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street, Parksville, BC Qualicum Beach: Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Electoral Area G, Regional District of Nanaimo: St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Road, Parksville Electoral Area E, Regional District of Powell River: Lasqueti Community Hall, Lasqueti Island Electoral Area H, Regional District of Nanaimo: Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay Curbside voting will be available at each of the voting locations on General Voting Day and the Advance Voting Opportunities for electors who are unable to enter the voting place because of physical disability or impaired mobility. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and Wednesday, November 16, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following voting locations:
Voting Area G Parksville: Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC Qualicum Beach: Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Electoral Area G, Regional District of Nanaimo: Nanaimo Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, Oceanside Place, 826 W. Island Hwy, Parksville, BC Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Electoral Area E, Regional District of Lantzville, at the District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville, BC. Electoral Area E Regional District of Nanaimo at, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC Electoral Area E, Regional District of Powell River: Lasqueti Community Hall, Lasqueti Island Electoral Area F, Regional District of Nanaimo: Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Nanaimo Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC Electoral Area H, Regional District of Nanaimo Ocean Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville Nanaimo Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC AND on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following voting locations: Electoral Area E, Regional District of Powell River: Lasqueti Community Hall, Lasqueti Island The restrictions on voting at an advance voting opportunity have been removed so it is no longer necessary to complete a declaration as to why you are voting at either of these voting opportunities.
SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES* will be held at: Parksville: • Trillium Lodge, 401 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011 • Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, Parksville BC, from 10:00 am to noon on Monday, November 14, 2011 • Arrowsmith Lodge, 266 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC, from 10:00 am to noon on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 • Halliday House, 188 McCarter Street, Parksville, BC, from 10:00 am to noon on Thursday, November 10, 2011 *These four special voting opportunities are restricted to only the residents and employees of the respective facilities where the voting is being held. ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. There is no advance registration for either resident or non-resident property electors and the requirement for a non-resident property elector certificate has been removed. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day [Saturday, November 19, 2011]; • lived in British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote (May 17, 2011 last day to meet 6 month registration requirement); • either a resident, OR registered owner of real property, in the relevant voting area for at least 30 days or more before you register to vote [October 19, 2011 last day to meet 30 day residency requirement]; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other Act from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) and provide a copy of land title registration or tax notice which provides proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property. If the property for which you are registering to vote is owned by more than one owner the written consent of the majority of the owners must be presented at time of registration. Non resident property electors can only vote once, regardless of the number of properties they own in the relevant voting area. As well, under Provincial legislation, corporate property owners do not have the right to vote in local government elections. For further information on the election process please call: Dennis J. A. Brown, Chief Election Officer 250-245-9918 or Bernice Hannam, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-954-4675. Dated at Parksville, BC, this 25th day of October 2011. DENNIS J. A. BROWN, Chief Election Officer, School District No. 69 (Qualicum)
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BUSINESS Bright program raises Parksville’s profile Local chamber leads a Livesmart BC program to save electricity
Several businesses in Oceanside have taken advantage of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce LiveSmart BC Small Business Program — and not only are they now saving money on their energy bills; they are also reducing their carbon footprint. Executive Director Kim Burden said they were selected as the umbrella organization to provide the services of a Business Energy Advisor to businesses. As a host agency for the LiveSmart BC program they have done energy audits on more than 80 businesses and completed a number of changeovers on the Central/North Vancouver Island, Powell River and the Sunshine Coast. He said the concept is fantastic and the chamber jumped at the opportunity to be part of it when they were approached by LiveSmart BC back in January.
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Bill and Jeniffer Colette of Boston Pizza in Parksville took advantage of a Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce energy program and have switched over to energy saving light bulbs in their restaurant. “I was sold on the triple bottom line; social responsibility and environmental responsibility which create a positive economic flow.” He said the program’s advantages are numerous including the fact that it is free for small businesses that spend up to $50,000 per year on electricity. The chamber received fund-
ing to hire a Business Energy Advisor who completes an energy audit at a place of business and then hooks them up with a wide variety of grants to complete their energy upgrade. Brian Pasquill has been busy working directly with businesses to identify potential energy and money saving opportunities, including lighting, hot
water, heating and ventilation improvements. Burden said he covers a territory from Duncan to Port Hardy, Powell River and the Sunshine Coast and has been successful in finding huge savings for businesses. “It is a bottom line issue for many businesses working with thin margins. Here is a way for
them to save some dough,” he stated. Burden said businesses who upgrade old and inefficient equipment qualify for grants and incentives from BC Hydro. “In many cases he (Pasquill) has found ways where the rebate exceeds what they are going to pay for an upgrade and it puts money in their pocket.” He said the chamber took advantage of the program converting the lighting in their own building and the energy savings has been significant. Burden said he used to have to borrow the ladder from the museum on a regular basis to change their light bulbs but now that they have changed all of their fluorescents to LEDS the power bill has gone down. “I am a bottom line guy and we are contributing to decreasing our environmental footprint and that is a good thing,” he said. He said the fact that the Parksville chamber is promoting the greening of business not only in our community but elsewhere on the Island raises their profile. SEE
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ecently I have been receiving many questions on how to generate an income for life. I would like to expand on this and discuss a few options for generating “guaranteed” income for life. Many clients invest in GICs with the idea of eventually generating an income for life. Unfortunately in low interest-rate environments GICs do not keep up with inflation. I referred to this strategy as “bankruptcy in slow motion.” GICs are a great
tool for protecting capital but not necessarily the best solution for generating a guaranteed income for life. Below are a few options that should be considered if you want to guarantee that you will not outlive your income. Principle protected Annuities Many insurance companies in Canada offer annuities. One annuity to consider is known as principal protected annuity. These will guarantee that you will receive the full value
of your capital if you should die before receiving all of it. However, if you receive all your capital through withdrawals the insurance company is committed to keep paying you your income for life. These annuities can be purchased on a single life basis guaranteeing income for one person or on a joint life basis guaranteeing income for both you and your spouse. Annuities work extremely well in a non-registered environment as they are extremely tax efficient.
Where it Counts By Stuart Kirk The strategy is designed for individuals whose sole focus is income and the protection thereof. Guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) The GLWB benefit is available through
segregated funds offered by life insurance companies. Simply put they guarantee a certain amount of income for the life of an individual or couple and depending on the performance of the portfolio the capital could remain intact or even grow. Clearly if the portfolio is not matching the income withdrawal then the capital will decline over time. This strategy works well for individuals who require income and might want to have access to the capital down the road.
If used in a registered account income will obviously be fully taxed, but in non-registered accounts only growth will be taxed, therefore income can be reasonably tax efficient. There are a number of investment choices to suite your risk profile when you purchase a GLWB product. These structures can also offer capital guarantees on death depending on which option you choose. A suggestion is to review all your income streams and calculate what percent-
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Durability of co-ops on display at CCCU By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER There’s something about working with co-ops that Vanessa Hammond really likes. Maybe, said the Parksville resident Tuesday, it’s because people involved with co-ops tend to ... cooperate. That, she added, helps co-ops remain one of the most stable forms of business going, although they often tend to fly under the media radar in the face of enterprises that use more aggressive business practices.
Vanessa Hammond promoted co-op culture at the Coastal Community Credit Union Thursday. SUBMITTED PHOTO
“Co-ops, when they are set up properly, are more durable than any other type of business,” she said. “After five years, nine out of 10 co-ops will still be alive, compared to six out of 10 other businesses.” Hammond, who works part-time for the Canadian Co-op
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Economic potential Boston Pizza in Parksville is one of about 50 businesses in Parksville that has shown some green leadership and taken advantage of the program. Owner Bill Collette said not only is he saving money on his energy bill, he is no longer spending his time changing light bulbs. “I used to change about two light bulbs a week. I was always up on the ladder,” he said. Collette said his old incandescent bulbs have been replaced with LED lights and it has made a huge difference. “We went from 90 watts to 17 but we find we are dimming the lights because they are so bright.” He said customers appreciate the improved light because they don’t have to strain to read the menu. He said although the new light bulbs cost more money, they last longer and he said with the grant they received from BC Hydro it just made financial sense to do the conversion. Overall he said he is saving about $200 per month on his hydro bill. Burden said BC Hydro doesn’t want to invest in new infrastructure and if this program can reduce
Association, made the comments as she staffed a display at the Coastal Community Credit Union Thursday to mark International Co-op week, October 16 to 22. The key to their success, she said, besides the co-operative
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Renowned Worship leader, ANDY PARK: songwriter, teacher and pastor is coming to St Stephens United Church, Qualicum Beach on October 29 for a workshop 1pm-4:30pm, followed by a Worship concert at 7pm. Workshop/Concert $15 each or $25 for both. Tickets available at St Stephens United Church office and Nanaimo Christian Book and Music Store. Phone (250)752-9831 or visit www.ststephensucqualicum.ca for more information. Net proceeds to the Horn of Africa Famine Relief Fund.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Marion Foord, Deceased, formerly of 777 Jones Road, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, V9K 2L1. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Marion Foord, Deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Edward John Foord, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1 - 699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before December 16, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Edward John Foord, Executor.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Reginald Parker, Deceased, formerly of 539 Hawthorne Rise, Parksville, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Reginald Parker, Deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to David Gray, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1 - 699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before November 21, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. David Gray, Executor.
We sadly announce the passing of our mother Velda on October 17, 2011 at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband Al, sister Mary and brother Jack. Surviving her are her children; son Gary (Linda), daughters Dianne (Cliff), Linda (Brian) and Susan (Gord), grandchildren Sharon (Darren), Alan (Sarah), Denise (Russ), Stephanie (Cliff), Mike (Erin), Jennifer (Will) and Kathleen, 13 great-grandchildren, sister Shirley (Jack), brother Larry (Lucy), brother-in-law Ernie, cousin Ken (Lill), several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Thank you to Dr. Henderson and to the nurses, doctors and staff of the 6th floor at NRGH. A private family service will be held at a later. For those who wish to donate in Velda’s memory may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Parksville/ Qualicum, PO Box 730, Parksville, BC V9P 2G8. She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Nick was born in Hoff, Norway on May 15th 1924 and passed away peacefully on October 13th 2011 in NorthVancouver.
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SCOTTY MCKILLOP Time has a way of slipping by, But love and memories never die. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you were always there. The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Forever loved, missed and remembered by Leona and family COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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He immigrated to Canada with his wife, Inger and two young daughters in July of 1957 and settled in Victoria where he continued his career as a carpenter. He used his trade to work on many large construction projects in the Victoria area. The family moved to Qualicum Beach in the summer of 1969 where they had bought and renovated a cabin on the beach and created “Bergum’s Beach House” where they had many happy visitors return year after year. Nick was an accomplished 10 Pin bowler and bowled in many tournaments through-out the Pacific Northwest. He loved his bowling and the friendships he made with fellow bowlers and continued to do so up until the last few years. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed Salmon fishing out in front of their home in Qualicum and also on the Alberni Canal, he loved to travel, go camping, maybe stop at a casino along the way and was an avid Vancouver Canucks fan. He retired and moved to North Vancouver in 1985, where the beautiful North Shore became his home until his passing. Nick is predeceased by two bothers in Norway (Ullrik and Theodor) and grandson Dean in 1993. He is survived by wife Lan, daughters Randi (Dan), Reidun (Mike), son Cliff (Melissa), Sisters Birgit and Sigrid in Norway, grandchildren Kristine, Pamela, Isaiah and Jeffrie, great grandchildren Nicholas, Jasmine and Kayla, he also leaves numerous nieces and nephews in Norway. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses on the second floor (east wing) and in the Palliative Care Unit at Lions Gate Hospital for their great care and compassion, especially his family physician, Doctor Seger. He will be greatly missed as a father, husband and grandfather and will forever be in our hearts. As per Nick’s request there will be no service, a gathering of Family and friends will take place on October 27th at Cheers Restaurant in North Vancouver from 1 PM until 4 PM. First Memorial Funeral Services of North Vancouver in care of arrangements.
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RDN AGRICULTURAL AREA PLAN Open Houses in Cedar and Errington Join the Conversation About Food and Agriculture in Your Community
The Regional District of Nanaimo is pleased to invite residents to the Agricultural Area Plan Open Houses to be held in Cedar and Errington (details below). These events will provide farmers, food producers and consumers with the opportunity to give their input on how they see the future of agriculture and food production in the region and help identify the challenges, constraints and opportunities to strengthen local farming.
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November 2, 2011
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cedar Community Secondary School 1640 MacMillan Road - doors open at 5:30
November 3, 2011
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Errington Hall 1390 Errington Road doors open at 5:30
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Marion Amy Allison, also known as Marion Allison, Deceased, formerly of 201 Cypress Street, Parksville, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Marion Amy Allison, also known as Marion Allison, Deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Richard Milton Crossley, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1 699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before November 21st, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Richard Milton Crossley, Executor.
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WOMAN’S COAT red XL, winter w/ hood, fully lined, worn once, $70 obo. (250)2482688.
255 HIRST- 1 & 2 bdrms, $725 & $925. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 297 HIRST- 2 bdrm, 2 bath $1295. Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach1 block to all amenities, 2 bdrm, (896 sq ft), balcony, in quiet civilized environment, parking, storage locker, NS/NP. $930/mo. Call Bill (250)752-6997. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach1 block to all amenities, 1 bdrm, grd flr (831 sq ft), patio, in quiet civilized environment, parking, storage locker, NS/NP. $795/mo. Call Bill (250)752-6997. 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 ERRINGTON 1 BDRM Apt, priv entrance, no pets. $585 hydro incld. 250-954-0535. 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 – 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. LARGE 2bdrm. Newly reno’d, ocean view. $850 mo incls hot water. NP/NS. Avail Nov. 1. (250)752-6585 (250)240-0070. PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d, Nov. 1, $800/mo.(250)248-3350. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, grd flr, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. 1 yr lease. $825. 250-927-0287.
QUALICUM BEACH- uptown 1 bdrm, F/S, coin laundry. NS/NP. $525.+ utilities. Call 250-954-7042.
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, (Immed.), 250-757-9937.
QUALICUM- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, double garage, 5 appls, hardwood floors, big private back yard. N/S, pets ? $1550. Avail Nov 1. Call 250-752-5361.
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Qualicum Beach Condo beautiful ocean view, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, fully updated, new laminate floors, 6 appls, covered parking, avail Nov. 1. 55+ building, N/S, N/P. $1400 mo. Call 250-586-1100.
COTTAGES COOMBS- (9-1027 Virginia) Rd 1 bdrm cottage, F/S, W/D, deck, fenced yard. $640/mo + utils. Call (250)248-2285. ONE bedroom, unfurnished cottage, downtown Parksville. Yearround rental. $750/month, utilities included. Suit quiet person(s). Small pet considered. References required. 250-248-3171.
QUALICUM BEACH, newly reno’d 1 bdrm garden cottage, 1 block to beach and walk to town, $800 mo which incls utils, cable, wifi, secure location, N/S, N/P, 250-752-1924 or email: wilde68@gmail.com
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES RENOVATED 3 bdrm duplex in Parksville. Close to town & beach. Avail end of Oct. $1300/mo. Call 250-954-7088.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS HILLIERS- 2 BDRM Mobile. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $700+ utils Avail Nov. 1, (250)468-2742. HILLIERS. 2-BR modern mobile, $750 month, V9K 2L2, can be part furn, lrg. covered deck, cat ok, no dogs, 5 appl(s). RV parking, ref req, Nov 1st, Call 250-752-6339. 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.
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DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm + den condo, completely reno’d, covered parking, large patio, granite counters, stainless appls, avail immed, $950. mo. NS/NP. (250)752-3419. QUALICUM BEACH: Downtown, 1000sf, 2bdrm, 1 bath, lrg living room & deck, $1000. Avail. immed, 1 year lease, NS/NP. 2 refs. 250-240-0549, 250-752-3241, 250-752-7904.
BOWSER- 2 bdrm house, garage, yard, close to beach, 5 appls, quiet tenant(s). Refs req’d. NP/NS. $1050 inclds water, garbage. Available Now. 1(604)698-5779. DASHWOOD. 800sq.ft. + storage. 3-bdrm, 1 bath, covered deck, lrg lot, quiet area. Water & garbage incl. N/S. Pets upon approval. Ref’s req’d. Avail immed. $850./mo. (250)951-2906. ERRINGTON: MODULAR home, 3 bdrm + den, large yard. close to Englishman River Falls. N/S no dog, $1000. Call 250-248-0202.
DOWNTOWN Qualicum Beach, Totally renovated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, Rancher, F/P, Carport, walking dist. to pool & shopping.Prefer 55+, $1200+ utils. Call (250)752-5987. FARMHOUSE, GENOA Bay, $1100/mth, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, N/S, wood/elec heat, 5 appl. carport, small pets ok, Nov 1st, murraymccarten@yahoo.ca FRENCH CREEK, 2 bdrm + office, 1150 sq ft, 1 bath, fenced yard, dogs permitted, absolutely No Cats, W/D, F/S, $1080 mo, avail Nov. 1, long term preferred, 250-230-1267. HILLIERS - 2 bdrm, cozy country home, woodstove, electric heat, N/S, pets OK, $750/mo.+ utils. 250-752-8505 NANOOSE BAY (Beachcomber), 3 bdrm house, 2 bath, carport, large deck, F/P, all appls, pets neg, avail immed, $1150 mo. Call 250-821-0778. NEW, 2200 s/ft. house in Errington, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, Garage, heat pump, 3 appli’s, $1200 p/mo. N/P, N/S. Call 250-248-0868. Avail. Nov. 1st N. QUALICUM, 2 bdrm, bright, open, covered porch, full bath, W/D, shared 5 acres, fire pit, trails, $800 mo, 250-240-7774 after 6 PM or 604-209-3264. 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 floors. Kayak, fish, golf. $1500 mo. Please call 250-468-1608. PARKSVILLE- (Allsbrook Rd) 2 bdrm, sm garage, 5 appls, sm dog ok, no cat, N/S. Avail Now. $950. 250-248-8338. PARKSVILLE, (171 Corfield) 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, close to beach & shopping, N/S, $1100 mo + utils, avail immed. Call 250-757-9696. PARKSVILLE, 1 bdrm home. Available Nov. 1st. $750/mo Call 250-248-3281. PARKSVILLE, furn., 3 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Util incl. NovMay 30/12 or portion thereof. N/S, N/P. Close to beach $1200./mo 250-752-1783 PARKSVILLE,NEWLY Reno’d Bright, Quiet, 2bdrm, 2 bath with 2 bdrm, 1 bath In-Law Suite,5 appli’s in both. Sep. Entry, N/S, N/P. $2250/mo + utils, Nov. 1st. 250-752-3066
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2419 Island Hwy East 2 bdrm, Lower unit, $800/mo incl hydro
848 Lakes Blvd. 2 bdrm, 2bath patio home with in-floor heat, $1200/mo 611 Ermineskin Rd. 4 bdrm + bonus room, $1700/mo 207 Chestnut Dr. 3 bdrm, + bonus room, RV parking $1400/mo
QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Estates, 3 bdrms, 3 bath brand new house w/ loft, propane F/P, N/S, small pet ok, $1050 mo + utils, Nov. 1st. 250-752-5505.
ERRINGTON/COOMBS 1425 Winchester Rd. 2 bdrm,2 bath home on acreage $1000/mo
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Co-op model starts with shared values and people in the community “A co-op is anything that follows the seven international co-op principles,” she said. “It’s a form of incorporation equivalent to foundations and so on. “It’s a formal arrange-
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year, Hammond said she plans to do something a little more in the public eye in 2012, which has been named the International Year of the Co-Op. “What we are doing this year is thinking about
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Whalers’ offense too much for Handsworth By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR The Ballenas Whalers senior varsity football team can put a lot of points on the scoreboard. They proved that Friday, with a 34-20 win over the Handsworth Royals from North Vancouver. Their defense, however, needs a little work. Ballenas opened the scoring in the first quarter and followed that touchdown with another in the second quarter. The Royals would get one back late in the half, but miss the convert. Ballenas would add another score before halftime. “Our goals were excellence and composure,” said coach Jeremy Conn. “One was dead on, the other ... not so much.” The Whalers took more penalties than the visitors — which would catch up to them in the second half. Handsworth came out strong after the break and scored two touchdowns in a row, prompting the whalers to make adjustments. “We had some out of position players and their offense took advantage,” said slotback Matt Vandervelde. He was called on by cocoach Sean Hines to get to the bottom of the defensive breakdown. “I had to talk to the defence and we all had to step up,” said Vander-
Come back here. Ballenas slotback Matt Vandervelde does his level best to reel in the Handsworth Royals’ ball carrier Below, the Whalers celebrate another touchdown. Fans Cheyenne Ivey and Ylesha Parrotta painted their faces for the game. STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTOS
velde. “And we responded to that.” The Whalers picked off a few of the Royals’ passes and stopped a couple of, downfield to hold Handsworth to 20 points. It was up to the Whalers’ offense to do the rest. They scored two more touchdowns (with one missed convert) to rack up 34 points. Apart from all of the penalties, Conn said he was pleased with the game. “There were a lot (of penalties,” he said, adding the team has a bye week in which to work on those issues. “We have some key defenders out (injuries) and it showed. We were surprised when the Royals came back so strong in the second half, and we have to be ready.” The Whalers play the Windsor Dukes from North Vancouver on Fri., Nov. 4 in North Van. editor@pqbnews.com
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U14 Buccaneers handle the NI Wild Ravens By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR Still something of a fledgeling league, Under-14 Island lacrosse is working hard to gain momentum and players up and down Vancouver Island. The Oceanside Buccaneers hosted the North Island Wild Ravens from Campbell River and Courtenay Satur-
day at Springwood Park in Parksville. The locals — from Oceanside, Port Alberni and Nanaimo — handled their opponents easily in game one, 17-2. The second match, said assistant coach John Shafi, would be a mix of the two teams’ players for more of a friendly contest. They key to the games, he continued, is to help build the
league and foster a love of the sport in local youth. Oceanside supported to teams last year. Shafi said, adding there has been growth in the league over the last two years. “We’re trying to play well and build the league,” he said. For more details about U12 and U14 field lacrosse, contact Shafi at jshafi@telus.net.
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BSS hosts Grade 8 girls volleyball teams PARKSVILLE — Ballenas Secondary School hosted a Grade 8 girls volleyball play day Saturday, with teams from Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo and Parksville competing. Host Daryl Britz said the purpose of the weekend was to introduce the girls to the high school and help get them ready for the transition next year. The event was also a fundraiser for Britz’s senior girls basketball team, who is planning a trip to Hawaii in December of 2012. — Steven Heywood
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through Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta. And while Gary does not consider himself to be a cajun or zydeco artist per se (“it’s just the vibe that runs through the tunes I write”) he’s probably the most southern-sounding player around. Gary and the Voodoo Allstars have been tearing it up for years with their original brand of swamp, roots, and bayou blues. Since 1997, Gary has released three CD’s: The Hunger, 1997; Gary Comeau, 1998; and Letters From Eve, 2001. Joining Gary and his band for this show are local guitarist and recording artist Gerry Barnum and drumming legend Pat Steward from the Odds. Tickets for the October 29 show at the Errington Hall, are $20 and can be purchased at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. This is an adult only event and there will be no tickets available at the door. For details visit www.erringtonhall. bc.ca.
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Halloween haunts on tap Spooky family fun this month in Oceanside By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER • The Pumpkin Patch at Tiger Lily Farm is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family out to visit the barnyard and take a hayride to see award winning scarecrows and then on to the patch. Pick a pumpkin off the vine, small one’s are $4, the big one’s are $6. The Barnyard at 1692 Errington Road will close for the winter season at 4 p.m. on Oct. 30 and will re-open March 10. www.tigerlilyfarm. ca. 250-248-2408. • Bundle up and take a walk through Beach Acres’ forested grounds and see the 120 pumpkins carved by students. The pumpkins are now ready for viewing. Drop by the main building and come say an early “Trick or Treat”? Beach Acres is located at 1051 Resort Drive in Parksville. www.BeachAcresResort.com. 250-2483424. • Fall Colour Days continue at Milner Garden and Woodland on Sundays until Oct. 30 from 11 a.m.
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until 2:30 p.m. Bring the children for a Jack O’Lantern search. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to Milner’s Shoots with Roots children’s education program. Call 250-752-6153 or visit www.milnergardens.org. • A carved pumpkin never looked scarier than when you see it in a cave! Grab a helmet and light and tour yourself through the wildest “Haunted House” in B.C. For free admission, carve a pumpkin at home and bring it to Horne Lake Caves Park during their Halloweekends and experience the “Haunted Cave” for free where your pumpkin will be put on display. Halloweekends at Horne Lake will finish October 29 and 30. Call 250-248-7829. • Morningstar Farm has a day full
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of fun Halloween activities for the whole family on Oct. 31. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cow Pie Bingo will be the main event with other events including spook-tacular wagon rides, pumpkin carving hot food and drinks, live music and a bonfire. All proceeds from this event will go to charity. • If you want to get wet and wild on Halloween night, the Ravensong pool in Qualicum Beach is hosting it’s annual Halloween Howl Swim from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 250752-5014. • The annual Pumpkin Walk at Foster Park in Parksville (off Temple Street) is brought to you by the Friends of Foster Park. Bring the family and walk through the trails to see all the amazing carved pumpkins
throughout the park. Hot dogs, goodie bags and hot chocolate will be available on Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. • Be prepared for some blood curdling screams if you visit the Errington Pumpkin trail on Halloween night. When parents bring their trick or treaters to the Community Park at 6:30 p.m. they must walk the gauntlet past the ‘spooks’ hidden along the dark trails. A fireworks display will light up the sky around 8 p.m. Admission is by donation. • Coombs Candy Walk. Enjoy the warmth of a bonfire while waiting for the fireworks. A safe and exciting night from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on Oct. 31 is held at the Coombs Fair Ground (Behind the Coombs General Store). The fireworks will be set off by the CHVFD are at 7:50 p.m. reporter@pqbnews.com
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By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER The last time local ‘90s music cover band Leadfoot hosted a Halloween dance, the joint was jumping with ghosts and ghouls and this year should be just as wild when the rockers take to the stage at the Bradley Centre Saturday, Oct. 29. The five-piece band has been together for about three years playing modern and alternative rock songs covering tunes by artists such as Stone Temple Pilots, The Tragically Hip, Franz Ferdinand and Muse. Bass player Alan Messner said, “We play current rock, mostly 90’s and newer with some classics to round out the high energy sets.” Most recently the band has played some gigs in Duncan, Nanaimo and other local events including Fan Jam at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds in August. The band’s motto is “live life loud” and for good reason, accord-
Local band Leadfoot performs Oct. 29 at the Bradley Centre. ing to Messner. “We put on the best live show we can, every time. We especially like to play when we can share the energy of our music with an enthusiastic group of dancers.” All five performers reside in the Oceanside area. Ron E. Dee plays lead guitar, Yolan Marlatt plays rhythm guitar, Troy Van Dyk takes centre stage on vocals and Matt Woods is on drums. Woods also coaches minor hockey and said the Halloween dance is being held as a fundraiser for the Oceanside Minor Hockey Bantam
Kings. Woods who coaches the 13 and 14 year olds said they are raising money to send the boys to a hockey tournament in Kelowna. He said they are just a house team but they want to transport the players to the tournament on a bus so the team can experience an authentic hockey road trip. Woods who is also a teacher at Springwood Middle School has been coaching for eight years and admitted he has to do a lot of juggling to fit in his band and coaching time. “I am busy ... but I believe you have to
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live life to the fullest while you are here,” he said. There will be a silent auction with almost $4,000 worth of paintings at the event as well there will be prizes for best Halloween costume. The doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the party goes until 2 a.m. To keep things safe, party revelers can get a safe ride home by donation. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville for $15. You can also reserve tickets at the door by calling 250-927-3064 or email: woodz10@telus. net.
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On Saturday, November 19, 2011, qualiďŹ ed electors in the City of Parksville will be voting on the following question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you in favour of the City of Parksville adopting Parkland Disposal and Exchange Bylaw No. 1475, 2011 to remove park dedication from the property at 1275 Island Highway East known as the Parksville and District Visitor Centre, in exchange for dedicating new parkland at 1245 Island Highway East, known as the Craig Heritage Park Museum and Archives?â&#x20AC;? Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufďŹ cient applications are received. Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer at the City of Parksville, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville BC during the period: 8:00 am, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Applications will only be received during regular ofďŹ ce days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the City of Parksville, 100 Jensen Avenue East or on the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at parksville.ca/cms.asp?wpID=395. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons at the City of Parksville, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville BC, or by phone at 250 954-3060. Lynn Kitchen, Chief Election OfďŹ cer or Amanda Haywood, Deputy Chief Election OfďŹ cer LYNN KITCHEN Chief Election OfďŹ cer
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Chevy Ray and the Fins play Oct. 29 in Coombs. your Halloween costume and you may win. Prizes are being awarded for best dressed male, female and couple. The group has been playing around the area for 25 years and are known for cranking out the fun. Playing keyboard, sax, guitar, bass and drums, the band recreates classics from Elvis and Sam Cooke and also dazzles the crowd with some
Ticket giveaway Win two tickets to Chev Chevy Ray and the Fins. Email reporter@pqbnews.com with â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to see Chevy Ray and the Finsâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line for our random draw on Thursday. Include your name and phone number in the e-mail. originals. Catch Chevy Ray and the Fins Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Coombs Community Hall (formerly the Rodeo
Grounds Hall) from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $20 from Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, The Shoe Inn in Qualicum
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Island Cleaning Supplies is your ONLY Oceanside dealer that can offer Electrolux “green” vacuum cleaners and built-ins. The Ultrasilencer green canister vacuum uses 33% less energy and is manufactured from 55% recycled materials and is packed in a box made from islandcleaningsupplies@shaw.ca 80% recycled materials. We also offer a central vacuum, www.islandcleaningsupplies.com Green by Electrolux, which is made from recycled CD & DVD cassettes. These Electrolux machines help our environment by diverting thousands of tons of material from our community landfill site. One of the easiest ways we can help preserve our environment is to use earth-friendly or “green” products around our homes. Remember to look for the official GREEN SEAL... Island Cleaning Supplies is Oceanside’s leader in green cleaning products and supplies. Come on in and see what we might have for you!
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KD Air’s charter services throughout British Columbia and Alberta are ideal for your ultimate fishing adventure or company travels and perfect for business trips and weekend getaways. Scenic tours over British Columbia’s beautiful mountain ranges, valleys, glacier fed lakes and waterfalls make for an unforgettable experience. The Vancouver International Airport is located approximately 20 minutes drive from downtown Vancouver in beautiful British Columbia. From the Qualicum Beach Terminal it’s just 5 minutes drive to Qualicum Beach, 10 minutes to Parksville, 30 minutes to Nanaimo, 35 minutes to Port Alberni, 45 minutes to Courtenay and 2 hours to Tofino & Ucleulet. Contact your local travel agent to book or CHECK seat availability today!
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FAMILY DENTAL
Why is it so important to have dental cleanings & check-ups?
DECOR & EVENT DESIGN
Holiday Colour Trends for 2011 I am a strong believer in not following trends when designing your home. I always recommend to my clients that they stick to their own personal style when choosing long-term finishes. However, the exception to the rule is decoration. Staying current with decor trends allows you to keep the love affair alive with your home and prevent it from feeling tired and dated.
Dental Hygiene is a very important aspect of your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. The health of your mouth can reveal underlying medical problems such as diabetes, heart and vascular disease, kidney disease, cancer, and other issues within the body. Many times we see the presentation of systemic disease in the oral cavity, your mouth. If you have any of the medical conditions listed above, it is even more paramount to maintain good oral health to help your body systems stay strong and healthy.
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When disease is present in the mouth, our immune system needs to react just as it would if disease is present anywhere else in the body. Fortunately, oral health can be easily maintained with frequent brushing, flossing and regular visits to your dental health provider!
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The same goes for the holiday season. Keep the staples you love year after year and then refresh the look by introducing a new design scheme each season. Even if your closet is full of the traditional red and green, you can create a new look by utilizing a single colour and pairing it with one of this years hottest trends.
Karen Sorensen Creative Director & Owner
The overall style for the 2011 holiday season is mixing vintage colours and textures with a futuristic flare of metallics. 2011 Trends at a Glance
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PET FOOD & SUPPLIES HEARING SPECIALIST
Hearing Changes with Age
The Benefits of Raw
Raw food diets have been shown to help the body deal with many common ailments such as flea infestations, hot spots, continual shedding, poor dental & gum health, allergies, gastrointestinal problems, immune disorders and degenerative diseases. Diet is the foundation of health. The fresher the diet, the more nutrients are available for the animals system to utilize in building immunity, healing from illness and warding off disease.
Liz Bennett Owner / Operator Petsville Dog & Cat Food and Supplies 491 B East Island Hwy. (across from Tim Hortons & beside Subway)
250-586-5678 petsville@shaw.ca
Petsville specializes in Raw Food for dogs & cats, and carry four brands: Sage Holistic right out of Qualicum, Nature’s Variety, Jake & Daisy, and Mountain Dog. Petsville will special order items for you AND we price match, so just bring in the ad or price proof and we’ll give it to you at the same price!
For most people, getting hard of hearing is like going slowly colorblind. Certain colours or frequencies disappear so slowly that you don’t realize that you are missing the beginning and ends of words, especially in the presence of background noise. The result is that people mumble and you unconsciously start to use other communication tools like watching people’s faces and reading their lips.
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After the age of 55, generally speaking, we can expect some changes in our hearing levels. A hearing test will tell your hearing instrument practitioner if there is a problem with your hearing, and make it their goal to make soft speech audible, medium speech levels comfortable, and loud speech tolerable…… for you. There has been a significant breakthrough in hearing aid technology. With the aid of new super fast computer chips sampling the sound around you at 20,000 times per second, speech is made not just louder but crisper and more distinct. Even better news is that hearing aids using this new channel free architecture are smaller and not any more expensive than present hearing aids.
We also offer fun giftware for the pet lover. From Laurel Bunch bags and scarves, breed socks and mugs, breed magnets, ball caps, etc. Stop in to take a peek - you won’t be disappointed!
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Some people start withdrawing from social activities and others start pretending to hear, just agreeing to everything being said and facing the consequences later.
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AUTO SPECIALIST
PHARMACIST
Establish a relationship with your mechanic
Flu Shot Myths – Busted! It is flu shot season and I would like to bust several myths about the flu vaccine. It seems there is a lot of confusion regarding the flu vaccine and I am here to help!
With the economic downturn, more people are deciding to keep their cars longer, instead of trading them in on a new model. Older cars require regular maintenance and repairs to update aging, worn-out parts. A competent and honest auto mechanic is necessary to keep your car on the road, running safely and efficiently. Like finding a reliable hairdresser, it takes some effort to locate a good mechanic, but it’s well worth the effort for the peace of mind.
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Avoid rushing around in a hurry to find a trusted mechanic in an emergency situation. Do your homework and research in advance so you can make a sound decision not based on the needs of the moment. Ask friends or family members who they trust. Take your car in for routine, regular maintenance, to keep surprises to a minimum. Drop by for more www.safe-car.ca
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’m a single lady who knows diddly about cars. I choose Parksville Safety and Auto Center because I trust Kerry and his Mechanics totally. I am always given the info I need to feel safe and understand what needs to be done. Love the transformation of the shop. Love the Guys. Besides the fact that I had the unusual pleasure of winning a 42 in. fl at screen, HD TV. Best trip to a Shop I have ever had! They will be looking after my “Scooter” when I’m old. Christine N.
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y wife and I use Parksville Safety and Auto Centre for all our auto maintenance and parts needs. We always feel welcome and are treated more like friends than customers! Kerry and his staff listen to our needs and provide comprehensive information and recommendations! Work is done in a
timely manner at fair prices. The technicians are the best I have ever done business with, sometimes going above and beyond what others would do to provide me with quality safe service. We trust these people and look forward to a long auto relationship!!! Gordon and Jeannette W.
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he boys at Parksville Safety & Auto Centre are truly a great bunch of guys! As a female dealing with repair issues, they’ve never once brushed off any of my concerns and have always taken the time to listen to my NOT very mechanically inclined explanations! They explain what needs to be done (in terms that I understand) and always provide an estimate before beginning the work! Thanks for the incredible service. It’s nice to know I can count on your expertise and knowledge! Ella S.
Give us a try, we guarantee you will be satisfied too! Beside Tim Horton’s • Look For the BIG GREEN ARROW #10 - 464 East Is. Hwy. • T: 250-954-0029
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Myth #1 – The flu is just a bad cold. False – The flu is not a harmless bug – it is a serious virus and it can have dire consequences on your health. Myth #2 – I can catch the flu from the flu vaccine. False – The injectable flu vaccine does NOT contain any live viruses. Some people will experience side effects (aches, pain, and fever) from the injection that may last a few days but this is not the flu.
Paul Gibbons B.Sc. (Pharm) R.Ph. Pharmacist/Manager The Medicine Shoppe www.ParksvilleRx.com Qualicum Beach & Parksville
Myth #3 – I had a flu shot last year so I should be covered for this year. False – Each year the flu vaccine is specific to the 3 most anticipated flu strains for that specific year. The flu shot from last year will NOT help you this year. Myth #4 – Only Seniors are able to get the free flu shots. False – Most of the population of British Columbia qualifies for the free flu vaccine. There is a comprehensive eligibility list available at The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacies. Myth #5 – I need my doctor to administer the flu vaccine. False – The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy has several of its pharmacists trained and certified by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. to administer the flu vaccines right in the pharmacy. Both locations have a separate, private room for flu vaccinations. Drop in anytime or see a list of our Flu Shot Clinic days below.
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It is time for your flu vaccine. Book your appointment today.
Flu Shot Clinic Days Parksville Medicine Shoppe: Wednesday, October 26th 10am to 4pm Thursday, October 27th 10am to 4pm Qualicum Beach Medicine Shoppe: Thursday, October 27th 10am to 4pm Call today to book your appointment.
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THE NEWS, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 •
BREAST SCANNING
APPLE SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Who Should Have Breast Thermography Testing?
Trust Your Local Specialist Trends have changed lately. More users are choosing to upgrade their existing Apple computers rather than buy new, as the computing power in a 2 or 3 year old Mac is more than enough for most. By upgrading their RAM, hard drive and operating system a casual home user can easily and economically add years to the life of their computer, without sacrificing speed or power.
Thermography is non-invasive, safe and painless - no radiation or compression is used. It is based on the scientific premise that before the growth of abnormal cells can occur, an increased blood supply must be circulated to the growth area. The medical infrared camera then detects the heat of the blood circulation.
The popularity of the iPhone and iPad has brought many former PC users across from ‘the Dark Side’. Compatibility issues have disappeared since the ‘90s and PC to Mac migrations have become practically seamless. Dan’s expert and patient training and new user setup services have helped many of Oceanside’s new Mac users.
The advantage of an early assessment of risk factors could be life saving! Breast Thermography is one of the best early detection systems available today. Women who want to take a pro-active approach to their health find great value in the additional information provided by Breast Thermography:
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• Women with dense or fibrocystic breasts, and women who have had inconclusive mammograms or physical breast examinations find that Breast Thermography can help to clarify these tests, thus enabling women to better manage their breast health. • Breast Thermography can be performed on pregnant and nursing women.
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• Women with implants – thermography is safe and effective
• In addition, early breast exams can provide a valuable Email: thermography baseline, beginning at age 25 from which to measure vancouverisland@gmail.com future breast health and potential risk factors.
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When thermography is used as part of a multimodal approach (clinical examination, mammography and thermography), 95% of early-stage breast cancers can be detected.
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Dan LaRocque dan&upyourmedia.com www.upyourmedia.com. 250.240.3564
Dan LaRocque moved to the PQ area in 2000 but started working with Apple computers as a creative professional in 1992. His computing career began while using a Mac Classic II as a student of record music production. Over the next 16 years he used the evolving Mac platform to hone his skills in web design and marketing, database maintenance and video and audio production. In 2008 he achieved his Apple Certified Macintosh Technician ticket. Since then he’s provided repair, upgrade, training and support services for Parksville Qualicum’s nearly 2500 Apple computer users. He’s helped hundreds of local users maximize their Apple computing experience, including realtors, artists, executives, doctors, B&B owners, print shops, designers, musicians and all manner of casual home users.
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Every Woman Should Know Her Risk! This October Think Breast Health Think Breast Thermography
Open House October 26th • 1 - 3pm “A vital assessment for early detection and the best chance for preventative action against breast cancer.”
• Non-invasive • Zero radiation • Pain free • Breast scan or full body
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Trust Your Local Specialist Apple Support and Service In-House Training and Mobile Repairs Software, Hardware Troubleshooting and New User Set-ups Social Media for Business Ask about our Macbook and iMac upgrade specials. dan@upyourmedia.com www.upyourmedia.com 250.240.3564
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FUNERAL SERVICES Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service/ Celebration of Life
For most people, after a death has occurred, it is important that family and friends have opportunities to come together to grieve. Funeral and memorial services/ celebrations of life or other public gatherings are ways for this to happen. They also allow the wider community to support family members and recognize the loss. How or where people gather is not as important as the fact that they are able to come together.
BARRY D. TUCK General Manager
Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium 1000 Allsbrook Rd. Parksville, B.C. V9P 2A9 www.yatesfuneral.ca 250-248-5859
This is a time to: • Say good-bye • Pay tribute or respect and share memories • Acknowledge relationships with the person who died • Express spiritual or religious beliefs about life and death • Give and receive support by the sharing of sorrow • Express feelings openly and as a group • Acknowledge the reality of death for all people • Find comfort in cultural and family traditions • Re-connect with family and friends When making decisions about a service or ceremony of remembrance, it is important to consider family needs and wishes, religious and cultural beliefs, finances, and certain basic information and options. For example: • At a funeral, the body is present in either an open or closed casket; at a memorial service/celebration of life, it is not. • Either service can be religious or not; it can be held in a church, funeral facility, private home or any other place of choice. • The kind of service does not dictate whether burial or cremation is chosen, nor does the choice of burial or cremation determine the kind of service held.
GLASS INSTALLER
Do It Right for Long-Term Satisfaction Glass is a clear medium used to provide a physical barrier that does not impede vision. Its popularity over other clear products is due to its resistance to abrasion and weathering. Risk of breakage has made glass installation a trade. The professional term for a glass installer is GLAZIER (which has nothing to do with doughnuts).
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Glass in your automobile will include laminated glass (windshield), in which a layer of clear vinyl is sandwiched between two layers of glass. This prevents catastrophic failure, which means the glass cannot collapse in on you from most causes of damage. Tempered glass will be found in the rest of your car windows, which is stronger but when it does break, the pieces are small enough to prevent injury. Modern vehicles depend on glass for structural integrity, and passenger side air bags use the windshield as a back stop, so proper installation by a competent glazier is of vital importance. Residential glass incorporates insulating technologies to increase comfort and reduce energy consumption. Thermopanes incorporate two or more panes of glass which are sealed together with an air space between. More recently low E coatings have been added to the glass surface as well as argon gas to the air space. Both these technologies reduce the thermal conductivity of the sealed unit, keeping your house cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Multi-chambered vinyl window frames and triple weather strips make for warm windows and no drafts; however, it is imperative that they be installed correctly for the home owner to realize the full benefit of this costly purchase. At North Pacific Window and Glass we are all committed to supplying top quality products and providing uncompromising installations.
Broken Windshield? We will treat your family as if they were our own.
Bring Your Insurance Papers We Do The Rest!
Ron & Jo-Anne Yates Our family has proudly served the Oceanside communities since 1998. We believe in providing the highest level of service in a professional and affordable manner, without compromising our commitment to reliable and respectful service to our families.
Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium Family Owned
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REAL ESTATE AGENT Licensed Real Estate Professional
Finding the right home, getting a fair price, calculating mortgage rates, figuring out closing costs... all of these factors and many more make buying a home an often complicated and overwhelming process. However, a REALTOR® can guide you through the home buying process and transform this confusing experience into one of the most exciting times of your life.
Steven Dickinson 250.755.9478 Toll Free 855-755-9478 www. stevendickinson.com
Think of a REALTOR® as a professional who brings buyers and sellers together for the sale of a property. REALTORS are licensed real estate professionals who are members of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, the British Columbia Real Estate Association and The Canadian Real Estate Association. As a REALTOR®, they have access to the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), which is Canada’s most powerful real estate marketing system. This service provides REALTORS with listing information for a wide variety of properties for sale, which in all likelihood includes your ‘dream home’. A REALTOR® will provide you with a wide range of services and will not assume that you know all the in’s and out’s of buying a home. So, one of the first things he or she will do is thoroughly explain what you can expect, so you don’t encounter any surprises along the way.
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HEAT PUMP SPECIALIST Heat pumps are increasingly efficient
It’s a well-known fact that heating and air-conditioning represent approximately 50% of a home’s energy requirements. If heat pumps reduce heating bills, this is even truer for energy-efficient heat pumps. According to Natural Resources Canada, appliances bearing the ENERGY STAR international symbol of efficiency can reduce energy bills by at least 15%. Savings realised will always compensate for the initial investment of a heat pump. Heat pumps produce the equivalent of three kilowatts of electricity for the price of one kilowatt when the outside temperature is at 10 degrees Celsius. This saving holds true until the temperature drops below -12 degrees Celsius.However, for periods during Chris Bisiker which the outside temperature is above -12, the Owner savings are very real. Especially considering that some provincial power authorities offer a special tariff to clients who own heat pumps. For example, owners who use the equivalent of 18,000 kilowatts in electric heating can reduce their Please call for your consumption to 12,300 kilowatts with the addition of a free in-home estimate: heat pump. This will reduce their heating costs by approximately 32%. 1-888-261-1870 Moreover, more technically sophisticated heat pumps www.windwardhvac.com can now provide hot water for the home. This type of system, which heats water in conjunction with the “A proud Vancouver home’s air-conditioning system, can also reduce bills Island company” by 25% to 50%.
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FLOORING EXPERT
SENIOR SUPPORT
Choosing the Right Floor Covering
Keeping your independence means staying mobile
Floors must withstand your lifestyle. It’s common to focus on how a floor covering looks and forget how it will wear. There are four clear choices when it comes to floor covering: carpet, hard surfaces, tile, and vinyl.
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When mobility is restricted by weakness in your legs or back, a loss of balance or frequent dizziness, getting around your home can be easier said than done. The same goes for moving around outside, what with all those icy driveways, uneven sidewalks and a lack of things to grab onto when you need to stop and catch your breath.
Hard Surface - Wood flooring is a popular choice for many
No one wants to give up his or her independence. In fact, the best way to remain independent is to remain mobile. But that doesn’t mean taking unnecessary risks that could land you in the hospital! Instead, talk to your doctor. Perhaps a cane or walker is all you need to keep moving.
Carpet cuts down on noise and hides problems with subflooring. It also offers wobbly toddlers a softer landing, and warms your toes on chilly mornings. Carpet must be vacuumed regularly and shampooed annually to ensure a quality floor covering. reasons. Wood floors don’t harbor dust, bacteria, or dust mites the way that carpet can. Wood floors come in natural styles, are durable and can be cleaned easily. Hardwood floors can be left their natural color or given a stain, ranging from light to dark. Products such as laminate, look like wood but are made of synthetic materials that won’t scratch or dent as easily as the real thing — yet they offer the same visual appeal as wood. These synthetic floors are particularly well suited to high-traffic areas like kitchens, hallways and mudrooms. Cork is another excellent choice.
Rob Chislett Sales Manager
Vinyl - Vinyl makes perfect sense in kitchens, dining areas and entryways where water and grime collect. Vinyl cleans up well, looks attractive, and resists damage. Vinyl comes in many styles that mimic ceramic tile, but without the risk of chipping or cracking. Vinyl is an excellent choice for bathrooms and laundry areas, too! Price and quality vary. There are many new designs and patterns. #4-287 Martindale Rd., Parksville by the Orange Bridge
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Tile has decorated floors since the days of Greece, Persia, and Rome. Today’s tiles boast brighter colors, and more elaborate patterns and styles. Tile is rugged and hard, functional and beautiful. Because it is non-porous, tile withstands moisture, and is well suited for bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens and many can be used outside as well. Its beauty makes it an elegant choice.
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There are other safety measures you can take to remain mobile, such as installing hand railing in strategic spots where you often find you need support: beside the toilet, bathtub, along staircases and in hallways. Avoid using light rugs that can easily bunch up and trip you; instead use heavy, non-slip carpets and rugs that are firmly attached to the floor. Other safety measures include removing furniture that can get in your way, and wherever possible, opt for heavy furniture that can support your weight should you suddenly need to lean against it for support. For example, a heavy chair by your bed can help you get up in the morning.
Greg & Tracy Greenshields (Jamie, Amanda, Matthew)
If your home has a second floor that you can only access with difficulty, it might be time to consider installing an elevating device. It will do the work so you don’t have to.
250.954.0309 Call Toll Free 1.800.224.8662 lifesupport-als@shaw.ca
There is also good news for seniors who need to make safety adaptations to their homes but do not have the financial means. Financial aid programs exist to help people over 65 who live on a limited budget to make these changes to their homes. Contact Life Support, your local professionals, for gentle encouragement and support for your mobile health & safety equipment solutions. 192 W. Island Highway, Box 367, Parksville, B.C. 250-954-0309
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ARDWOOD • LAMINATE • CORK • VINYL • CARPE • HARDWOOD CARPET •
Holding onto someone else for support? Call us for free inhome assessments and demonstrations. SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS • REPAIRS
FAMILY OWNED & LOCAL • ASK ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH BENEFIT PROGRAMS
250-954-0309 or Toll Free 1-800-224-8662 Fax 250-954-0392
LOTS OF FREE PARKING • 192 WEST ISLAND HIGHWAY (across from The Beach Club), BOX 367, PARKSVILLE
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Island Reflexology
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• Daily, Monthly & Annual Bookkeeping • Financial Statements • Payroll Services • GST, PST, WCB Reporting (wheelchair accessible)
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Designing Functional Dream Kitchens
250-954-1664
Gift Certificates Available
MON-FRI 8:00-4:30 (Hours Flexible) - I can work around your schedule
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250-752-6948
1573 Sharon’s Place, Parksville
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SALES & SERVICE LTD.
250-954-4274
Fresh “Everything under the sun on a bun”
We have put together a menu that has a little bit of everything Open Daily: Monday - Saturday 7am to 3pm CLOSED Sunday
1093-B, Smithers Rd, Parksville
SeasideRVService.com
250-752-0068
3027 Van Horne Rd. Hilliers
LIMORIDE CO. “HALF THE FUN IS GETTING THERE!”
Island Reflexology
WEDDINGS, STAGETTES, BACHELOR PARTIES, SIGHTSEEING, WINE TOURS, GRADUATION, PROM, 10 PASSENGER TUXEDO LIMOUSINE
LEAH JONES Owner/Operator
250 741-7886
Early Christmas Special November 1-30th
INE ENCELLTD. FPRODUCTS Yourr Comple Complete One Stop Fencing Store! • Garden Ga arden & D Deer Fencing • Gates Ga ates & Ke Kennels • Fence Hardware • Ca Cage age Wire • Chain Link • Farm • Wood Post Posts • Wire sold by roll or foot
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Qualicum Village Winery Your Very Own Hands on Winery See how easy and rewarding boutique wine making can be. New Customers – Bring in this ad, and receive 30 FREE bottles with your first on-site made wine kit.
675 Fir St. Qualicum Beach
250-752-0058
info@QualicumVillageWinery.com
The Amazing Hair Studio
1025 Lee Rd., Parksville
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE. ALSO BY APPOINTMENT REFLEXOLOGY & LOWER LEG MASSAGE - ONE FULL HOUR
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Oceanside’s only Sleep Apnea Treatment Centre
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50% of diabetes sufferers may have sleep apnea.(Einhorn 2007) FREE Overnight Testing • FREE CPAP Trials 250-594-1111 • 664 Beach Rd. Q.B. www.sleeptech.ca
Are you alone and taking care of a loved one but need a break?
MON-FRI 8:00-4:30 (Hours Flexible) - I can work around your schedule
h Companionship h Personal Care h Meal Prep h Housekeeping h Alzheimers and Dementia Care h Live-In Care and much much more Call for a free in home assessment
104 Middleton Ave., Parksville 250-954-4274 www.islandreflexology.com
www.nursenextdoor.com
(Not combined with any other offer) No HST
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE
“Your Pet Has Never Had It So Good.”
the Little Dog Shop
Seal the Deal!
With a great ad Here!
250-752-3799
#107-200 First Avenue West, Qualicum Beach
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Bevel Siding Decking • Board & Batten Fencing & Fence Post • Beams Tongue & Groove • Planing Channel Siding • Docks
Grooming • Healthy Treats • Outdoor Jackets & Sweaters Drop In Nail Trim • Pet Pickup & Drop Off Service • We Also Groom Cats
www.qualicumdogshop.com
Parksville: 250-927-1895 Qualicum: 250.752.2597
To advertise here call:
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website: www.limorideco.com email: limorideco@shaw.ca
Room has fireplace, low lights and relaxing music so you can totally relax. Our bodies heal when we are in a totally relaxed state. There are 7200 nerve endings in each foot so by working on them it eases tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural functioning of the body.
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Take a break, in a spa atmosphere during your busy work day & come back calm and relaxed and ready to meet the day again.
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