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Mayor out of RDN seat It didn’t take long for the newly-elected members of Qualicum Beach council to ﬂex their municipal muscles Monday as they overruled the mayor’s appointment to the Regional District of Nanaimo board. Any feelings of warmth and togetherness generated by the swearing in were quickly dispelled however when Westbroek called on council to begin the business part of the meeting — the delegation of responsibilities to the various members of council. Although the mayor had put himself down to sit as the Regional District of Nanaimo director, the rest of council had another plan.

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Challenges ahead, maybe The new City of Parksville council was sworn in on Monday night — with considerably fewer ﬁreworks than their neighbours in Qualicum Beach. That being said, mayor Chris Burger says there are still a few challenges ahead for the local council.

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Mayor’s tenure at RDN board is over Qualicum Beach council votes to send a rookie councillor to sit at the regional table; sets tone for council

It didn’t take long for the newly-elected members of Qualicum Beach council to flex their municipal muscles Monday as they overruled the mayor’s appointment to the Regional District of Nanaimo board. The inaugural meeting, held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, saw Provincial Court judge the Hon. Brian Klaver swear in Teunis Westbroek as mayor and Mary Brouilette, Bill Luchtmeijer, Scott Tanner and Dave Willie as councillors for the next three years. Any feelings of warmth and togetherness generated by the swearing in were quickly dispelled however when Westbroek called on council to begin the business part of the meeting — the delegation of responsibilities to the various members of council. Although the mayor had put himself down to sit as the Regional District of Nanaimo director, the rest of council had another plan. That plan became clear

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Qualicum Beach mayor Teunis Westbroek is sworn in by Provincial Court judge, Hon. Brian Klaver on Monday night. when Coun. Mary Brouilette made a motion to appoint Coun. Dave Willie as the RDN director, with Coun. Scott Tanner as the alternate. Her motion was seconded by Coun. Luchtmeijer. “The majority of faces at this table were elected on a platform of change,” he said. “After having the same face on the RDN for 12 years, that’s not change.

We need a new face at the clearly angry Westbroek table.” said. “I thought I was electThe move was supported ed as mayor to represent by all four this community, This story was councillors, but members a move that of council have [online ﬁrst didn’t sit changed that well with the www.pqbnews.com and subverted mayor. the democratic “This is the process.” first time in the history of That’s not how BrouiQualicum Beach that the lette saw the move however. mayor is not the represen“It’s an indication of tative at the RDN table,” a democracy,” she said. “It’s

PARKSVILLE — It wouldn’t Crown for, a charge of possession have been out of place for Oceanfor the purpose of trafficking side RCMP to have chortled out a under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act against a 56-yearhearty ho-ho-ho when they pulled old Parksville man. over a car in Parksville This story was this week. He was released Sergeant Darrell by police to appear in [online ﬁrst Robertson reported Provincial Court in police pulled over the www.pqbnews.com Nanaimo on January 25. vehicle of a known prohibited driver on Robertson noted the Tuesday and found two Christsame person is presently before the mas parcels prepared for the mail courts from a previous incident in and destined for eastern Canada. the Oceanside area, facing charges The parcels contained about two of production of a controlled subpounds of marijuana. stance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and theft of electricRobertson noted police have made a recommendation to the ity. — NEWS staff

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council’s position to appoint that role for the RDN and it’s not that unusual. It has been 12 years and it’s time for a change. It was not not meant as a slight at all.” In an interview, Brouilette said the main reason for the move was to improve the relationship with the regional district. “In the past three years all of the issues that are very pertinent to the Qualicum Beach area — like the AWS (Arrowsmith Water Service) we got the information very, very late. This was discussed for months and months and council didn’t receive the information. It kind of came in as a bit of a fait accompli really. We felt we didn’t want to go there again.” Westbroek saw the motivations differently however. “I don’t think it had anything to do with good governance and I don’t buy the argument that people wanted change,” he said. “If they did, they could have voted for a different mayor. The community will judge this for what it is.”

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SOS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN THE NEWS is following the progress of this year’s Society of Organized Services’ Christmas Campaign. Their goal is to raise $95,000 for their local social programs for families, seniors and youth. Watch THE NEWS for this ongoing tally and be sure to contact the SOS — 250-248-2093 — to help people in need in our community.

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NEWS Challenges ahead for city, says mayor Burger By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The new Parksville city council held their inaugural meeting Monday, taking the oath of office and voting on a number of committee and commission appointments. “It is an exciting time for all of us involved in local government,” Chris Burger began his inaugural address after finally being sworn in as mayor after almost a year as acting mayor. “For those of us returning to office, it is an opportunity to reflect on the journey and to celebrate the confidence the community has shown in our abilities as their elected representatives,” he said with a nod to new councillors Bill Neufeld and Peter Morrison. “The next three years will bring challenges and together we will deal with them,” he said. “This includes our need to secure a long-term stable water supply... For Parksville to prosper, we must ensure access to this vital resource is protected and also utilized responsibly and efficiently.” Burger touched on other priorities like the completion of the Official Community Plan and reviewing the 20-year capital

Parksville city council for 2011-2014, from left, Bill Neufeld, Carrie Powell-Davidson, Peter Morrison, Chris Burger, Al Greir, Sue Powell and Marc Lefebvre. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO plan. “Our residents expect and deserve proper health care,” he said of a long delayed health care facility and said that while it is a provincial issue, the city has a key roll in lobbying on behalf of residents. The inauguration was attended by a full audience including former mayors Ed Mayne, who opened the job for Burger when he left at the start of the year, and Paul Reitsma who returned to politics after 13 years to run against Burger. Council also set the schedule for acting mayor, with each councillor cov-

Councillors given speciﬁc roles and tasks for the next three years Each councillor was appointed to voting roles on a number of city committees and commissions and as liaison with other boards and organizations. Burger will sit on the Englishman River Water Service Management Board, Municipal Insurance Association of BC and as liaison with the Communities in Bloom Committee, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve and Parksville Garden and Parkland Society. Morrison was appointed to the District 69 Recreation Commission, ering half a year starting with Powell, followed by Lefebvre, Greir, Powell-

Advisory Planning Commission and Parksville Downtown Business Association. Neufeld will sit on the Oceanside Community Arts Council, Oceanside Tourism Association and Parksville and District Historical Society. Re-elected councillor Al Greir will sit on the Oceanside Development and Construction Association, Beach Festival Society, and German Jujutsu Ripple Effect Program. Marc Lefebvre was appointed

Davidson and the new councilors at the end of the three year term.

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break into the government liquor store on Primrose Street by smashing a glass panel on the front of the building. They didn’t get inside. A search for suspects in this case was unsuccessful and Oceanside General Duty and Crime Reduction members are actively investigating the attempt. The second incident, this one at 10 p.m., saw culprits

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track down those responsible. Oceanside General Duty and Crime Reduction members are pursuing this investigation. Investigators believe the two incidents are related and are asking anyone with information about them to call the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — NEWS staff

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By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Oceanside Hospice is holding a Gathering to Honour a Life Sunday Dec. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Parksville Community Center. The annual gathering is held to remember the life of family and friends who are no longer with us. The assembly will include music, inspirational readings, candle lighting and quiet reflection to remember the life of someone special. Oceanside Hospice Society Executive Director Lynn Wood said they welcome the public to join

them for an hour of reflection and peaceful, supportive remembrance. Wood said that during the festive season there is a huge emphasis upon celebration and happy memories and often the expectations surrounding the holidays are a daunting prospect for those who are dealing with loss. Every Christmas the Hospice Society has a Memory Tree to give people the opportunity to visit and remember a loved one who has passed and Wood said throughout December they invite the public to visit Valhalla, their base of hospice operations at 210 Crescent Road West in Qualicum Beach.

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There’s a new school board of trustees By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER

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School District 69 (Qualicum) officially swore in a new board of education at Tuesday’s inaugural meeting. Secretary treasurer Bernice Hannam chaired the meeting, as per the School Act, and started with a summary of “what you signed up for,” she told the new trustees. She said she was following the tradition of the previous secretary treasurer in listing that they are responsible for among other things,

School trustees Ross Milligan, Lynette Kershaw, Barry Kerlund, Eve Flynn and Julie Austin were sworn into office Tuesday. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO 140 acres, 64,600 square metres (almost 700,000 sq.ft.) of building space and 500 employees who belong to two

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By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Construction of a new fire hall in Nanoose Bay is well underway and so far there have only been some minor setbacks as the building progresses. Work on the $3 million facility started in September but not before the aging building was demolished. Nancy Avery, General Manager of Finance and Information Services at the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) said early in the project they encountered some unexpected work. She said they knew there was some asbestos to be removed from the aging hall but upon further investigation they found even more of the toxic material. “The general contractor had a company do a bit more work removing the material before we hit it and brought it to the ground. The asbestos removal was more extensive than they thought but everything is proceeding on schedule,” she stated. Fire Chief Doug Penny who is one of the founding members of the original fire hall said although his crew has to work out of a temporary facility during the construction period, in the end the wait will be worth it. Penny has been the fire Chief for 25 years and said he can’t wait until they move into their new digs in the spring. The new hall will meet the most current seismic requirements, use geothermal heating and is expected to see close to 80 per cent reduction in tonnes of carbon emissions. The new facility will also have a rainwater collection system, radiant floor heating and use locally sourced wood, among other sustainable features. Penny said he is at the construction site most days watching the progress and providing assistance when needed. “I have knowledge of the site. I am available to answer any questions,” he said. Penny said without a proper meeting room they are not currently training any new recruits and he is hoping the new facility will attract some new volunteers. “There definitely has been more interest and we have a bit of a waiting list for volunteers now.” Penny said they are almost done with the groundwork with the footings and most of the concrete walls completed. He said the structural steel is up and things are progressing well.

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Petition started against logging By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER As the trees fall in a red listed Coastal Douglas-fir forest in Nanoose Bay, support for a petition against the logging practices in DL33 continues to grow. Kathy McMaster, who lives beside the area being logged, has started an online petition that she hopes will inform the public where the trees will eventually be sold as lumber. She said TimberWest has been behind the scenes to broker the logs from DL33 for some time, and said their customers should know the forest company buys old growth logs from Vancouver Island forests. “The petition is to educate retail lumber companies on where some of TimberWest wood products may be coming from and ask them to get confirmation that the wood they purchase from TimberWest is not from DL33 or from any old growth forest for that matter.” She said she wants to embarrass TimberWest over their deal to buy logs from a redlisted endangered forest. “They state on their website that their wood products come with SFI certification. We have discovered through a ForestEthics report that the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) that certifies wood products as sustainable is not worth the paper it is written on. This is simply a greenwash of their activities,” she stated. The Wilderness Committee and others reacted upon learning recently that TimberWest has contracted to buy

logs from Snaw’Naw’As Forest Services Ltd., which is logging DL33. The land is considered by the Wilderness Committee to be part of one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada. McMaster said she is not working with the Wilderness Committee in her efforts. She said her goal is to have 500 signatures very soon and over a 1,000 by the weekend. Currently there are almost 250 signatures on the petition with support from as far away as Australia, Switzerland, England, Germany and Spain. McMaster said it is incredible that people from so far away are outraged by the environmental implications of the current logging, but so many people who live here don’t appear to be as concerned about the sensitive forest ecosystem about to be wiped out. “A lot of people from other countries have a better appreciation than the locals, who don’t seem to understand that an ecosystem is on the brink

New school board chair elected unanimously “The only person nominated is Lynnette Kershaw,” Hannam said after counting the ballots from the four new trustees and one incumbent, former chair Eve Flynn. Trustees then nominated Barry Kurland as vice-chair,

also unanimously. They also voted to make the chair, vice-chair, secretary treasurer and assistant secretary treasurer signing authorities for banking and appointed TD Canada Trust “banker for the board.”

Kurland asked if there was discussion about choosing TD Canada Trust, if it was set in stone, to which Hannam said they go to a tendering process every year to make sure they are getting the best service and they are

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of extinction.” The online petition includes comments from those who have signed it, many of them with negative messages to the government, First Nation and to TimberWest. McMaster said she will send the signatures to all the lumber retailers in B.C., TimberWest, their investors, Nanoose First Nations and to all the MLAs, B.C. MPs and the Premier. The Wilderness Committee has also criticized TimberWest for buying wood from a controversial red-listed forest, in spite of its SFI certification. TimberWest has stated it has done nothing which goes against its SFI certification commitments. Recently the B.C. Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Snaw’Naw’As First Nation and issued an injunction and enforcement order to keep environmentalists from interfering with logging activities on District Lot 33. McMaster said after the court ruling she is staying clear of the area. “With the recent return of a herd of Roosevelt Elk to their wintering habitat on DL33 and the identification of other known endangered species of plants and animals we must preserve as much as possible. There is approximately 90 per cent of the trees slated for destruction still standing so there is still hope. We must act now.” McMaster’s petition is called Don’t Buy BC TimberWest Hot Endangered CDF Wood Products.

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ualicum Beach’s long-standing mayor is in for a rough ride the next three years on town council. Anyone closely watching the buildup to, and results from, the November civic election would have seen a fundamental shift coming in the makeup of town council. When only two incumbents decided to run for re-election, there was an unprecedented (in recent history) chance for council newcomers (or in the case of Bill Luchtmeijer and Scott Tanner, returnees) to make a change. And that they did. Mayor Teunis Westbroek now finds himself facing a council that wants to limit his role. Westbroek is undoubtedly concerned by this, but he is wrong to state that a decision of council It’s democracy to unseat him from his position at the Regional at it’s most District of Nanaimo, is undemocratic. It’s democracy at its most simple form. A simple form majority vote to make a decision of council. And the policy from there has been to proceed as a united front — but that was easier coming from the winning side. Westbroek finds himself now in a minority on many issues favoured by a block of three councillors. It changes the dynamic on council, but for an experienced mayor like Westbroek, there’s an opportunity to wield a subtle influence to be the kind of statesman that works with change — yet not forgetting that a lot of people want to maintain the village character of Qualicum Beach. Westbroek needs to ensure, as well, that the trio of votes on town council do not forget this fact as they undoubtedly will push for as much as they can get in the next three years. This time around, the mayor has to be council’s conscience.

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ust because it’s the Fraser Institute that’s pushing to allow liquor sales at movie theatres doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a bad idea. I would even go so far as to suggest it deserves more than the usual contempt and instant dismissal. Oh, I can just see the left wing loonies now, throwing up their hands in horror at the thought, but wait a minute. There might be some really big positives here. At least one, anyway. I’m no expert at drinking in movie theatres of course, but I have had one experience and it turned out pretty well, actually. It was back in the 80s and a few of my buddies and I met at what was then an alternate theatre on Commercial Drive to take in the new Talking Heads movie, Stop Making Sense. We settled in right near the front, me in the aisle seat, 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.

popcorn in hand. This was going to be great! The movie had barely started however when a group of three really drunk guys came in and sat three rows behind us. They immediately made their presence known. They were loud, they were obnoxious and they were ruining the movie and not just for me. I began to fume. I sat through about 10 minutes of them swearing, chatting and laughing before someone in the audience couldn’t take it any more and stormed up the aisle to get the management. That management however, consisted of one tiny, wee slip of a woman who really didn’t intimidate the trio of yakking drunks. They were vile to her,

absolutely foul. Defeated, she left the scene. The movie continued and so did the drunks — and the steam continued to build up pressure in my boiler. By Neil It it seemed Horner an eternity before someone else complained and the manager marched back down the aisle. They were vile again, lewd and disgusting. This time though one of the guys actually grabbed her wrist as she leaned over to talk to them. “Help!” she squeaked. That was it. Damsel in distress! I was out of my seat in a heartbeat, took one step, two, and then even though by this time he had let go of her, it was way, way too late.

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My fist slammed into his jaw and his head rocked back … sagged forth … and he was out cold. The manager made her escape and I returned to my seat, vibrating with adrenaline. This wasn’t the evening I was expecting and that was probably only the second punch I had thrown since I hit puberty. A few moments later the drunk came to. “Woah,” he mumbled. “She coldcocked me!” For some reason that bothered me. His buddies set him straight though and a tense few minutes followed before the cops finally showed up and bundled them off. When the show was over and the lights came up we began filing out. A guy who had been sitting nearby reached over and touched my arm.

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“Nice punch,” he said. Yeah, I thought to myself, I guess it was, wasn’t it? When I left the theatre, I was beaming. Now, while it may be true that all reporters are superhero crime fighters in their spare time — ha, ha as if we have any — I have to admit my crimebusting of late has been pretty much confined to ratting out on whoever took the last cookie on the snack tray at work (Curse you Edi-Tor!) However I think I could still deliver a creditable right hook in a riot situation — and mixing booze with Borat could well provide an opportunity to do just that. If they go through with this idea I’ll just need to find myself some tights, a sidekick and a cape. news@pqbnews.com

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As a newcomer to this country, I was very much looking forward to experiencing the Canadian inauguration that was held in Qualicum Beach on December 5. It started off cheerfully with the Piper, RCMP, town crier, and prayer of blessing and thanks. However, the atmosphere soon turned dark and heavy as the four council members unanimously voted to overthrow the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional role of representing the town to the Regional District of Nanaimo. I was hoping to hear a plausible explanation from them, but the only reason given was that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This council was elected based on change.â&#x20AC;? To my surprise, the rest of the council seemed to be already in on the plan and supported the motion with little discussion. My thinking on the reasoning given by the councillor is that if the council was elected â&#x20AC;&#x153;for changeâ&#x20AC;? then it was because the people desired change of the council, not change of the mayor or change of representative for the town. If the people had wanted a change of mayor they would have voted accordingly. Change for its own sake does not make much sense, there must be a reason. It does not speak well of the new councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda if they begin by initiating decisions to seem to serve their own quest for power rather than working towards positive and constructive change. Council members owe the town a proper explanation for their actions because they appear to be going against the will of the people by usurping the democratically appointed authority of the mayoral office.

Tamaki Friesen Qualicum Beach

The war begins in Qualicum Beach Monday, December 5 , 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; another Day of Infamy. As expected, the Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach resound with the warcry of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Westbroek!â&#x20AC;? and the inaugural meeting of the new council saw the first battle of what

write to address Mayor Teunis Westbroekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-serving statement that democracy in Qualicum Beach suffered a grievous wound because he was not appointed to be the RDN representative. On the contrary, December 5 was a banner day for democracy in town affairs. The foundations of western democracy stand on the principles of one person/one vote and that the majority shall govern. These principles are carried forward to the operation of our municipal council by provincial legislation. The council votes and the majorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision becomes law. That is precisely what happened at the council meeting. It is true Teunis Westbroek has been elected several times to the position of mayor. It is also true he has never been elected to sit on the RDN board. In the past, he has been appointed to the RDN. Under our laws it must have been by the council. This time he tried to appoint himself. He did this after being advised that the new council believed the job should be rotated and each member should serve. The mayor then embarked on a self-serving attempt to circumvent the democratic process by proclaiming that he had the right and power to appoint himself to any position he chose. He further claimed the right to make all appointments unilaterally. The new council should be congratulated and celebrated for resisting this. More important, and more critical to democratic principles of governance, Council unanimously rejected and stopped the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to reduce the democratic power of Council and seize it for himself. That, Mr. Westbroek, is truly democracy in action! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supposed to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;we the peopleâ&#x20AC;? not â&#x20AC;&#x153;me the people.â&#x20AC;? It is often said that power corrupts. It is one of the great strengths of democracy that no one individual is allowed to seize powers for personal gain because our system employs checks and balances. Shame on the Mayor for stomping out of the meeting room and the reception! It is also said that true character is more often revealed in defeat than in victory. Bravo to new councillors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brouilette, Tanner, Luchtmeijer, and Willie. A fresh breeze of democracy and transparency blows through Qualicum Beach town hall.

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is expected to be a three-year war. It is anticipated that the new Gang of Three will do all in their power to sideline the mayor and ridicule his presence in the decision-making process. This was amply illustrated by the objection to his recommended appointment to the RDN board which became the big deal of an amending motion, rather than a cooperative, behind-the-scenes

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Hospice doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own our home The Oceanside Hospice Society has been the beneficiary of much good will and significant public interest as we head into the 2011 festive season. The article in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue of THE NEWS was a wonderful way for our non profit to inform the public of our services and events throughout the season. In the Friday paper the article about Hospice indicated that Valhalla in Qualicum Beach, our base of operations, had been willed to the Hospice Society. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not exactly correct. In fact, the Dill family gift of the house and property was in fact made to the Town of Qualicum Beach, to be used for Hospice purposes. Oceanside Hospice Society is a leasee of the Town and we are ever grateful for the high level of care that town staff take of our Hospice home. Thank you to reporter, Brenda Gough for ensuring the community knows about our planned holiday events. We can never thank our community partners, supporters, donors, sponsors and volunteers enough for all that they do to contribute to the success of our local service delivery. The members of Sunrise Rotary were amazing planners and extremely hard workers. Designer Maggie Smith transformed our home. Our strong corporate sponsors, Quality Foods, A Step Above and Coast Realty support our small, part-time staff organization in ways that enable us to continue to deliver top quality services and events. It should be noted that all funds raised in the communities of Oceanside are returned through free hospice services to the residents of Oceanside. The generosity of the community at this time of year brings to mind a quote from a song by country singer Vince Gill, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter what you make, all that you can take, Is what you give away.â&#x20AC;?

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Pages of the Past By Ruth Smith Five years ago â&#x20AC;˘ The Town of Qualicum Beach presented one of the highest honours they can give this week. Mayor Teunis Westbroek announced that Jim Storey a Freeman of the Town, was only the second person in history to be so named. 10 years ago â&#x20AC;˘ Parksville taxpayers could see a three per cent increase in their annual general property tax in 2001, based on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provisional budget. If approved, it would mark the fourth consecutive increase in as many years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; totaling 13 per cent should this increase be approved. 20 years ago â&#x20AC;˘ Evidence that District 69 students are lagging behind their provincial peers in mathematics has puzzled and alarmed school administration. Grades 4, 7 and 10 students in the district were found to score below the provincial average in the subject. All areas of the math curriculum were covered from basic adding and subtracting in Grade four to solving multi-step quadratic equations at the Grade 10 level.

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LETTERS Statements confusing MP James Lunney must be one of the dimmer bulbs on the Harper Christmas tree this year. First he tells us (THE NEWS, Dec. 6) that the statistics as reported by Stats Canada about the drop in the crime rate: “If you believe that stuff about the statistics saying crime is going down, someone is missing something with reality.” Oh, I forgot, the Conservative government always criticizes any statistic if the statistic does not agree with its neoconservative dogma. Yes, that is the reason why he and his government want to dismantle parts of Stats Canada. Then he says 31 per

cent, a very precise figure, of all crimes are not reported. So, if they are not reported, then how come he knows unreported crimes are at 31 per cent? Is this one of the unknown unknowns that became famous in U.S. politics? Is he using some of his own Conservative polling data or is this just a figure he pulled out of the air? As for the cost of the prisons of $78.6 million over five years, how much will the actual cost of building the prisons actually be? His government will not give us, the Canadian taxpayers, a price on this. Where will the money come from? Medicare after 2014? After all, your leader Stephen Harper is a strong believer in

Send them in private healthcare. Just read what he had to say when he was the vice-president of the National Citizens Coalition Speech in 1997.

Dale E. Andrews Parksville

What a waste of money It is very discouraging to read MP James Lunney’s starkly personal view on the regulation and legalization of marijuana (THE NEWS, Dec. 6). What a travesty. Millions, if not billions of tax dollars spent on police, judicial system and jails for the sole purpose of putting non violent people in jail. What a waste of taxpayer money and what a windfall for the large criminal syndicates earning billions of

dollars from the illegal sales of marijuana. Lunney displays in spades what many believe, that our elected officials are prepared to put their personal and political views and the wellbeing of themselves ahead of the common good. What good? How about the potential millions and billions of dollars saved in policing and judicial system costs … a judicial system that regularly sees serious violent criminal offenders set free without trial because of a court system that can’t handle the current pending trials load. Getting off because of delays in going to trial is an everyday occurrence and I suspect a major strategy for the legal profession. And now, with

tougher rules pending on marijuana possession, we‘re going to have even more people jamming up our court system? Unbelievable. The Conservative government’s plan to toughen sentences for marijuana possession and distribution and the consequential building of new jails to handle additional inmates is the same trap the USA is mired in and unable to get out of. Another big hit on the tax payer. Think of the good that could be done with the millions of saved dollars and the potential billions of dollars earned by a government-controlled and regulated marijuana industry. These are the monies that could better our health care, our education system and help those less fortunate. Gambling, alcohol and smoking are all highly regulated by government and

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Gordon Browne Qualicum Beach

No social licence here With the environmental assessment of the Raven Coal Mine Project about to enter the Application Stage, it’s important to note that the residents of the Comox Valley and Port Alberni have not granted the social license for this massive coal mine project. At the level of an individual project the social license is rooted in the beliefs, perceptions and opinions held by the local population and other stakeholders about the project. It is therefore granted by the community. The social license has been defined as existing when

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however wasn’t a halibut — but he wasn’t really sure what it actually was. “It was a shark that had this soft, baggy skin, like one of those Sharpay wrinkle dogs,” he said. “We caught three of them at about 250 fathoms. They were the weirdest things. They were docile, with rough, flabby skin. You could grab them by the scruff. The biggest one was 20 feet long.” Burkosky said one of his crew members suggested the strange creatures could be sleeper sharks, which are known to live in deep, cold water. Although they average about 14 feet, the largest sleeper shark recorded was 23 feet, filmed in the deep ocean feeding on a whale carcass. news@pqbnews.com

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There are elves in Nanoose Bay. Hundreds of them. Each year, they pick names off of Christmas trees in the community, and buy gifts for the children and families in need over the holiday season. Co-ordinating all of these Santa’s helpers is the Nanoose Community Services Association and their Elf Tree event. Volunteer Maureen Moore said the campaign reaches families in need in the Nanoose Bay area only. There are a variety of people in the area, she said, coming from all walks of life — and there are plenty of folks in need all year long. The Elf Tree program, she continued, asks those people who register with NCSA what they would like for Christmas, and

Nanoose Community Services volunteer Maureen Moore shows one of the tree ornaments in the group’s annual Elf Tree campaign. STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO

those specific items are hung on trees at various locations in the community and into Parksville. “People love receiving a specific gift,” she said, “and we want everyone, no matter how much money they have to spend, to be able to participate as an elf.” The Santa hats on the trees number

more than 300 this year — well over the 180-plus in 2010. “There’s a big demand,” Moore said. “With the cost of everything these days, people do need help this time of year.” The deadline to participate in the Elf Tree program is Dec. 10, and the trees can be found at Nanoose Place, the Fairwinds

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holidays do shore up the food bank shelves, he said, and he hopes the spirit of giving rubs off on enough people, so they keep it up all year long. “Those donations help us help the needy.” To that end, Guenther and his crew of staff and volunteers work hard to keep the food and cash donations coming in. For the most part,

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Speed, wet roads combine in auto crash QUALICUM BEACH — Two Bowser residents were lucky to escape serious injury when their vehicle careened off Lions Way in Qualicum Beach and slammed into several poles before finally coming to a stop. The crash happened at 7

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Local high schools working on Grad By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER High school graduation is next spring, but the local dry grad fundraising efforts are well underway. Kwalikum Secondary School is gearing up for their annual Christmas tree and bottle drive on Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are looking for at least 20 students, parent volunteers, and five to 10 pickup trucks for the event, which is well-supported by the Town of Qualicum Beach and the community in general. Volunteers should contact Karen at karenkatchur@ shaw.ca before the holidays. The KSS grad u-cut firewood program has wrapped up for the season, having raised more than $5,000. While the cheap firewood is gone, Quality Foods cards are for sale throughout the year to help pay grad fees. When you buy a $100 card you get $100 to spend in the

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grad. Ballenas Secondary School has also completed some fundraisers already, including their Christmas poinsettia sale, but they have many more lining up after the holidays, including a scrap-booking day at the school on March 3. They are already collecting silent auction items for a pub night and starting to plan a poker night. Watch THE NEWS for details.

Contact the grad committees with questions, comments or to help with an event. The BSS chairs are Christine Bryant (christinekbryant@gmail. com) and Joan Holland (joholland@shaw.ca) or check www.bssgrad.ca. The KSS chairs Leigh Campbell and Jennifer MacIntosh can be reached at KSSGrad12@gmail.com or check sites.google.com/site/ kssgrad12.

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Learn to manage the conditions Lily Dawn Robertson was so pleasantly surprised by the University of Victoria’s health self-management program that she took the training to become a facilitator. Robertson will co-lead an arthritis/ fibromylgia course in Parksville in January as part of the popular self-management program. She said it’s a bit ironic it took this long to start here since it was the first one developed by Stanford University, which is what the UVic program is based on. While there have been other chronic pain and disease self management courses here for a couple years, this is the first time for the arthritis/ fibromylgia course in Oceanside.

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By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER

Lily Dawn Robertson is co-leading an arthritis/ ﬁbromylgia self-management course in Parksville next month. “It’s not about being a victim, we help people see they are so

much more than their condition. “People often look

at themselves as their chronic condition, but they learn it’s just a small part of them.” She said the course is not a support group, which already exists, but will give people a global context and concrete skills to help deal with their situation. “The self management programs help people with chronic conditions learn to live well in spite of their challenges,” said long-time chronic disease self management facilitator Lisa Leger. “We observe that patients who participate in these programs are more confident and optimistic and they complete the six week program realizing that there is a lot they can be doing to make life with their condition more manageable and enjoyable.” Along with the passionate facilitators

and camaraderie, participants receive the valuable The Arthritis Helpbook. The 16 spots are filling up fast, so people should sign up for the free event soon, but Robertson points out there’s already a second one scheduled for February 13. The volunteer run course runs six Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 25 at the Parksville Pharmasave. For more information on the program check www.selfmanagementbc.ca, to register call 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail selfmanagement@eastlink.ca.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Agnes Louisa Woolhouse Devoted wife and mother, Agnes passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Sunday December 4th, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Ray, on June 3rd, 2010. She is survived by her son Bruce (Lucy) of Lethbridge, and daughter Diane (Tom) Brown of Nanaimo. After retiring to Qualicum Beach in 1987, many happy hours were spent with family, enjoying their garden, visiting with friends, or walking on the beach. After Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing, Mom moved to Nanaimo Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village where she made many new friends amongst the residents and staff. A special thank you to the nurses, doctors, and staff on the 6th ďŹ&#x201A;oor of NRGH, for their caring and compassion.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CRAFT FAIRS

INFORMATION

LEGALS

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December 11, 2011

With love & best wishes from all your family & friends.

HERBERT â&#x20AC;&#x153;NEILâ&#x20AC;? PAYNE

October 25, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 2, 2011 Neil suffered a debilitating stroke in 2003 with the doctor giving him only hours to live. He deďŹ ed the odds and was with us for 8 more years, passing away in hospital at the beginning of December. He is survived by his wife, Carol of Parksville, son Richard (Nancy), daughter Sally (Ron) Busse, grandchildren, Stewart and Lauren all of Camrose, Alberta. Neil retired from Forest Park School in Nanaimo after a full career of teaching. He was also involved for many years with the Nanaimo Track and Field Club. Neil had a great love of classical music and frequently played recordings in the school library.

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We thank you all for your sympathy and support. In place of a memorial service, we would ask that you take a moment and rejoice with us, knowing that Neil is now with his Lord Jesus Christ and singing praises with the angels.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;JESUS OUR PRIESTâ&#x20AC;?

Donations in his memory made to local food banks would be appreciated. Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing on you all.

(Hebrews 9:1-14) Third Advent

TENDER OPPORTUNITY To local BC Contractors, for Crown Villas, Strata Plan VIS 6869, to provide annual landscape maintenance at their condominium style strata complex in Qualicum Beach, BC. Tender documents are available by pick-up - contact RE/MAX First Realty - Strata Management at 250-5861100. Tender closing date is Dec. 22, 2011. A contractor site meeting is to be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at 10 am. NOTICE IS hereby given to DANIEL ROGERS, MARTIN FINES, that household goods stored at Oceanside Storage Inc., located at 1270 Alberni Highway, Parksville, will be disposed of on December 30th, 2011, unless the outstanding account is settled prior to this date.

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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Tender: The Bluffs, a strata development in Qualicum Beach is requesting proposals for landscape maintenance of the common property. Professional landscape maintenance companies interested in quoting on this work are requested to contact Murray Hamilton, Strata Property Manager for a Landscape Maintenance Request for Proposal package. Email: murrayhamilton@shaw.ca Tel: 250-951-0877 -------------------POND MAINTENANCE Tender: The Bluffs, a strata development in Qualicum Beach is requesting proposals for maintenance of the ponds in the common property. Professional maintenance companies with experience in maintaining ponds and interested in quoting on this work are requested to contact Murray Hamilton, Strata Property Manager for a Pond Maintenance Request for Proposal package. Email: murrayhamilton@shaw.ca Tel:250-951-0877

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Sybil Magnusson It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Sybil Magnusson, at the age of 90, on Sunday, November 27th, 2011. Sybil led a very active life for many years in Port Alberni. She played womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastball until the age of 50, and was an avid and skilled curler as well. Sybil enjoyed a long and happy retirement in Qualicum Beach, and ďŹ nally in Parksville, with her wonderful husband of 67 years, Connie (deceased February 13, 2010). Sybil was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her courage, strength and sense of humor were legendary and her legacy is a large family who loved her deeply: children Gale (Joe), Barry (Shari), Lorne (Farrell) and Vicki (Brian), 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Sybilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful, caring staff of Coastview at Stanford Place, both for their excellent, compassionate care of Sybil and Connie, and for their extraordinarily thoughtful consideration to our family during Sybilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nal days. Sybilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family will host a casual get-together for family & friends on January 15th, 2012, at 1pm, at the Bayside Resort in Parksville to share fond memories.

In Lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to The Alzhiemer Society of BC, Suite 300, 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2, or to the charity of your choice.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733.

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FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859. PACIFIC RIM DRYWALL 21 yrs experience, reno’s & repairs, no job to small, local references. Drywall, drywall ﬁnishing, ceiling texture & skylight repair. Guaranteed workmanship. We’re in the Parksville Telus Yellow Pages under Drywall. Call Parksville at 250-586-7426.

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BARTENDERS & SERVERS, experienced, P/T or F/T, Please call 250-468-1735.

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Christmas Lights, Snow Blowing. Yard clean-up & Hauling. Pressure washing. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

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CONTRACTORS

HELP WANTED

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PETS FREE TO approved home, spayed F tuxedo cat. Very friendly, likes dogs, loves to hold hands. Indoor/outdoor, must be the “only cat”. Perfect companion for senior. Call 250-248-2690 for more info. REDUCED FOR Christmas! ShihTzu Puppies - homeraised, good pedigree, ready to go! $600. 250-923-6011

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

APPLIANCES

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

AUTO FINANCING

BOWSER- 1 BDRM Cabin $675.+ utils. Avail now. Pet on approval. N/S. (250)228-4145. ERRINGTON: MOBILE home on strata, 3 bdrm plus den, large yard. Close to Englishman River Falls. N/S. No dogs. $1,000. 250-248-0202. FRENCH CREEK - 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage. Fully fenced. N/S, Pets OK on approval. Close to shops. $1300./mo. 250-248-0245 FRENCH CREEK (backs onto stream) home for rent- unfurnished 3 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S, W/D, modern kitchen, open concept, lots of storage, fruit trees, garden, beautiful setting. $1200+ utils+ $600 security deposit. 1 year lease req’d. Refs req’d and checked. Avail Dec 1. Call for viewing (780)750-5549. HOUSE ON 5 acres in Errington. Fully furnished, 2,000 sq.ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, woodstove, heat pump, loft, large kitchen. 2 min. away from Englishman Park. N/S, N/P. Jan.1-July 1. $1300/month incl. hydro and cable. 250954-3436. PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1000 + utils. Call (250)927-1497. PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm Rancher, 2 full bath, fully reno’d, 8 appls. $1425+ utils. Call (780)915-4165. PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm Rancher w/ fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Close to town, shopping. Enclosed backyard. Non smokers and no pets preferred. Ref’s req’d. $950. Barb (250)752-8932 (250)927-2817. PARKSVILLE- reno’d bright, clean, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, pets upon approval, N/S. $1250+ utils. 250-752-3066. QUALICUM, 4 bdrm, on acreage. N/S, Avail Jan 1/12. $1600/mo 250-752-3840 QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath brand new house w/ loft, propane F/P, N/S, small pet ok, $1050 mo + utils. Avail now. 250-752-5505

PARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN. Older, quiet, working woman; Looking for someone to share my two bedroom, ocean view apt $475./mo + 1/2 Utils. Call 250-586-6618 Between 4:30pm - 7:30 pm eves.

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HOT TUB spa cover, 76”x88”. Like new, $99. (250)752-3559.

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

COTTAGES DEEP ERRINGTON bachelor cabin. $400/mo + util’s. Ref’s /credit check req’d. Avail. immed. Call 250-228-0000.

WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. We deliver. 250-757-9232

GARAGE SALES BOWSER, 5230 Deep Bay Dr. Sat & Sun Dec 10 & 11 (9-3) Leaving Island Moving Sale. Furniture, executive office furn. fishing gear, garden supplies, fitness gear, misc household items. Jewelry/Collectible sale, vintage & new. Sterling/gold/ spoons/pins/etc. Sat, Dec 10, 9-2. 321 Cairnsmore, Duncan.

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, furnished, beach front cottage. Avail. until Jun1/12. Suit quiet people $850. util. incl. n/p,n/s.Ref’s req’d. Call 250-248-3171

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

PARKSVILLE: 1304 Coldwater Rd., Sat., 9-3pm. Lots of stuff, everything must go!

2 BDRM apt Hirst Ave. Parksville. $850/mth, inc heat, hot water, covered parking. Newly renovated. NP, NS, refs req’d. 250-248-8874

PARKSVILLE, 638 Tranﬁeld St. Dec 10th (9-1) & Dec 11th (9-12). Workshop, garage items, chain saw, metal work bench, odds and ends.

COURTENAY CONDO at Puntledge Terrace 2 bdrm, 2BR, available immediately. $800/month ph 780 467 2744 or brenday@telus.net

QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date: Dec. 11th., 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables $8.00. Ph: 250-757-8481 or 250-7579938. Rain or shine!

NEW SENIOR housing in downtown Parksville. Elevator serviced, wheelchair friendly, bright & spacious 1 bedroom suites with ocean views. Open plan kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, plenty of storage & large balcony. N/S, N/P. $915.00 per month. 250248-0786.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME, Brand New, 14 x 70, inside park, $55,000. 5th Wheel Trailer, 27 ft. Rent to own $525. p/mo, like new. Call 250-248-2973

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 optional. Large balcony, security camera & parking incl’d. Near schools, beach, downtown & on bus route. From $785. Avail Now & Jan. 1st. Call 250-248-8592. 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. $825 mo. Avail now. 250-927-0287. QUALICUM 1 BDRM apartment, $470. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM BEACH- 1 bdrm, furnished suite, bright, waterfront. Avail now. NS/NP. $825 inclds utils/inter-net. Call 250757-8682, 250-752-9252.

Qualicum Beach - Large 1770 sq.ft. Ocean Bluff Condo 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, fully updated, new laminate ﬂoors, 6 appls, covered parking, 55+ building, N/S, N/P. $1250 mo. Call 250-586-1100. QUALICUM BEACH, large 2 bdrm condo, adult only bldg, bright Southern main ﬂoor with patio, close to town & golf club, $875 mo, avail Jan. 1, long term lease. 250-479-0947

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES AVAIL NOW 2 bdrm lower suite, 4-plex, downtown Parksville. NP/NS. Includes hydro, heat, laundry. $850./mo. Refs req’d. (250)752-3425. COOMBS, 2 bdrm S/S duplex, new paint & carpet, 5 appl’s, NP/NS, ﬁreplace, secure garage & storage. Quiet area. $900/mo + utilities. Avail. immed. Phone: 250-951-1792 COOMBS (4-1027 Virgina Rd) 1 bdrm sxs duplex. Deck, fenced yard. Available Now. $560+ utils. (250)248-2285.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COOMBS- 1200sq ft, 3 bdrms, sunken family&dining room, wood stove, W/D, D/W, private patio, peaceful setting. 12 mins Qualicum Beach Parksville, $950. (250)951-9962. ERRINGTON- 2 BDRM mobile home, 8 mins from Parksville, recently renovated, wood F/P, electric heat, small yard, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP. $800. Available now. (250)951-4830. ERRINGTON - 2 bdrm trailer with large deck. Located at 1400 Alberni Hwy. Available now ref’s req’d 250-954-9547 HILLIERS AREA, well kept 2 bdrm on acreage, 2 full baths, 5 appls, lrg deck, storage shed, fenced yard, NS, small pet neg. $800. (250)752-2220.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM house near Parks Avail Jan 1 As new F/S W/D shed carport N/S no dogs $900/mo. 248-5108. 2 BEDROOM Rancher on Englishman river rd Errington. No dogs, no smoking $950 250-248-8384.

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Sexessories 255-B East Island Highway Bosley’s Petfood Plus Thrifty Foods Plaza Blue Quill Tea & Gift Shop 122 Craig Street Genesis Boxing and Fitness Unit 112 - 425 Stanford Avenue Wembley Mall 826 West Island Highway

Coombs/Errington Lightspeed Kayaks 1724 Alberni Highway Postnet 1306 Alberni Highway Dave’s Doors & More 969 Fairdowne Road Independent Marine Supply 2443 Alberni Highway Boathouse Parksville Ltd. 1300 Springhill Road

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Dec 2-4, 9-11 & 16-21 • 5-8:30pm Come stroll through tens of thousands of lights, enjoy local musicians and story tellers. Admission by donation www.viu.ca/milnergardens

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Entertainment

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MUSIC TRIVIA

2pm, an afternoon of carols, scripture and prayer. St. Stephen’s United Church 150 Village Way, QB

A FIDDLER’S CHRISTMAS

LAZY MIKE AND THE ROCKIN RECLINERS

7pm. PV Legion

7-8:45pm Nanaimo North Town Centre 4750 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo

Great Blues Shady Rest Pub

WINTER HARP

SANDBAR CAFE

3:30 AND 7:30pm The Port Theatre, Nanaimo

Peter Mason 5:30-8:30pm Sandbar Cafe Qualicum Bay

BETHLEHEM WALK

Dec.10-13, 6-8:30 pm 550 Pym Street, Parksville, BC Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church www.parksvillebaptist.org 250-248-6322

Activities

WINCHELSEA PAC

Dec.9-10 10am-6pm • $30 and $35 Christmas tree sale, Fundraiser for educational ﬁeld trips for WES. Douglas Fir/Norway spruce. Drive thru pick-up.140 Renz Rd., PV.

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WINTER IN ART

8:30am-12:00pm, Qualicum Beach Community Hall. 644 Memorial Ave. Discover New Artisans & the best of local crafts • qbfarmersmarket.com

The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, QB www.theoldschoolhouse.org

Sat. Activities

Dec.

ERRINGTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 10am-3pm, Local crafts Refreshments available Errington Hall Free admission

COME SKATE WITH US

11am-12:15pm Sandy Shores Skating Club’s learn to skate programs at no cost! This event is FREE!!!!! Oceanside Place

HORSE TROLLEY RIDES A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Trinity Church, Angus St &5th Ave, Port Alberni • 250-723-8362

Dec.

MUSIC ON SUNDAY

Amy Newman & Christmas Revelers 2:30-4:30pm Adult: $16.00 Member: $13.00 (Includes HST) 250-752-6133 www.theoldschoolhouse.org

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Dec.

2:30pm, Knox United Church Singers, Listeners, All Welcome! Sing-a-long with the double string quartet from Victoria Conservatory of musiv Tickets: mulberry bush books/at door 250-248-3927

Dec.

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BRIGADOON DANCE ACADEMY

10am - 1pm Parksville Community Centre Breakfast is paid for by sponsors.

A Christmas Eve in Scotland Port Theatre Nanaimo

A GATHERING TO HONOUR A LIFE

Mon.

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Dec.

7:30pm Port Theatre Nanaimo

PV & DISTRICT MUSICAL ASSOC YOUTH CHOIR Carolling — Streets of Qualicum Beach

Wed.

Dec.

Tues.

Noon-4pm Save On Foods/Oceanside Generals. Members of the team will help you pick, wrap and load the perfect Christmas tree. Save On Foods, Wembley Mall

Dec.

Activities

QB AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB Meets at 10:15am Meets other newcomers St. Stephen’s United Church 150 Village Way, QB

ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

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DANCE TO TIMBERLINE BAND

BIG TWANG THEORY

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WINTER WONDERLAND ICE SKATING Oceanside Place Arena

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF BC - CHILDREN, TEENS AND DEMENTIA 7pm Teleworkshop Pre-register 1-866-396-2433

BRADLEY CENTRE HANDSPINNERS

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SPORTS Sandy Shores skaters get their just desserts By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS The spirit of Christmas touched down at Oceanside Place Wednesday evening as Sandy Shores Skating Club hosted its Dessert Night and Christmas Concert. A fundraiser for the local club, admission was by donation, and those who turned out were treated to lots of enthusiastic skaters taking turns showing off their routines on the ice, and had their pick from a dessert table packed with home-baked goods. “We had 17 skaters performing solos and we also had three group numbers,” SSSC co-head coach Leslee Rushton said after. The KinderSkate and CanSkate kids wowed the crowd with their routine to Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer; the Jr. Skaters did a Hawaiian Hula Christmas number and the senior skaters performed a group number to Jingle Bells. A vision of concentration in her first ever solo performance was Tabitha Dvaughn, who celebrated her eighth birthday

Skater Justine Elves performs at the Dessert Night and Christmas Concert.

Kennedy Lavertu performs her solo at Sandy Shores Skating Club’s Christmas concert Wednesday. JAMES CLARKE PHOTOS

at last Monday’s practice with cup cakes. “She’s never even competed before — it was her first time performing her little solo, and

she did a great job,” said Leslee, adding, “they were all very excited and they all had great fun. It was really nice,” she said, adding it’s something her husband

Larry has wanted to do for years “but we’ve just never been able to pull it together.” SSSC is raffling off two tickets to a Canucks game Dec.

Wildﬁre battle hard while missing players By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS The Wildfire were back up and running at Arrowview Elementary School last Saturday as they took on the Ladysmith 49ers in U14/ U15 Girls soccer action. Oceanside came up short 2-1, but coach Dan MacKay was quick to make the point “it was a real good game ... we only had 12 players, four of our senior girls were missing, so I was real happy with the effort of the team.” The week before they played the top team in the league to a 1-0 loss with 12 players as well, giving the younger players the chance to step up. The side has five younger players and com-

prised mostly of 13-14 year olds. “The part I care about is that last year we had two wins, and nine or 10 of the players returned this year,” said MacKay. The Wildfire are currently sitting third in the eight-team league at 6-4 — two points back of second. Mid Island is unbeaten at 8-0-1. It was, he said, another good group effort: “everyone has been playing well.” Oceanside led 1-nil at the half. Paola Mendoza staked the Wildfire to a 1-nil lead midway through the first half with her first of the season when she buried a nice shot from 20 yards out, which is how it stood at the half. SEE FREE ON A30

19 versus the Minnesota Wild. This is one of the SSSC’s biggest fundraisers of the year and tickets are available from any SSSC member or look for the club’s table in the lobby at Oceanside Place. The winning ticket will be drawn Dec. 16 at the club’s Christmas party.

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Randi Joyce right, gave the 49ers ﬁts in U14/U15 girls soccer action last weekend. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO

Heaping helpings of exciting action is on the menu down at Parksville Curling Club this weekend, as 24 teams take to the ice for the Thrifty Foods Men’s Bonspiel. “It’s always a lot fun,” said chair John Milroy, adding, “one of the cool things is that (PCC) is the host of the BC Men’s Curling Championships in February, so we have a number of really competitive teams that are coming to check out the ice. Some of these teams will be back in February, so the finals will be very exciting and promise to showcase some great curling.” The bonspiel kicks off today (Friday) with the first draw at 3 p.m.; there are draws all day Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. and running through into the evening. All four finals get underway at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. SEE

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18-21, over 1,000 young women from across Canada and the U.S. in Novice up through Midget converged on Burnaby for the ‘Wickfest, and the Extreme, which pencil in players from Chemainus up to Campbell River including three locals — Celin Tardiff, Tianna Squire, and net-minder Maddie Meyers, all under head coach Louise Geneau from Comox — were in their element. According to Briggs, the first game saw the Extreme come out strong as they beat the Kelowna Rockets 6-3. Dayna Briggs led the way with a hat trick. Ashlynn Mottershead, Scotia Bellevance and Haley Hall also tallied for the Extreme. Taylor Buell backstopping the squad

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with a solid performance in net. In game two the Extreme duelled the Surrey Falcons to a 1-1 draw. Chelsea Diehl scored for the Extreme to tie it. Oceanside Minor Hockey product Maddie Meyers was the

goalie in that one. In game three the Extreme had to work had to earn a 3-2 win over the Washington Wild. Scotia Bellavance staked the Extreme to a 1-0 lead, then the Wild tied it up. SEE

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Hawkes trophy new “The other neat thing about this year is that Bonspiel organizers and myself are proud to be presenting the newly dedicated Bob Hawkes Memorial Trophy to the A Event Champions,” Milroy explained. Bob Hawkes was a curling legend in these parts lost to cancer last year. “It’s a big deal for a lot of us because he, and his wife Judy, did so much for our club and contributed so much to curling for so many years,” said John. There will be 50/50 draws ongoing, the kitchen will be open and there is a big BBQ banquet Saturday night. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A29

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The 49ers drew even 10 minutes into the second half off “of an incredible free kick that deflected in” and salted the win with about 10 minutes remaining. Wildfire keeper Emma Orrick “had another strong game (and) our team had chances in the last 10 minutes, so they never gave up.” NEXT UP The Wildfire are in action Saturday morning at Nanaimo turf fields against the Shockwave for their last game before the Christmas break.

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Extreme back in action Saturday in Victoria Ashlynn Mottershead scored at the end of the period to put the Extreme up 2-1. Briggs scored her second of the game to up it to 3-1 in the second stanza and the Wild scored at the end of the period which is how it stood. Earning props for her defensive play was Celine Tardiff. The Extreme placed second in the finals against the Kelowna Rockets. On Nov. 25-27, the team was in Kamloops where

By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS

In the Sunday morning semifinal they lost 3-2 to Salmon Arm. It was, said Briggs, “a good game until one of our top players got badly injured (out until at least January with an MCL injury).”

they made it to the semifinal in the annual Mystixs Midget A Girls hockey tournament. There were two divisions of four teams each — the Extreme were in the A division. At that tournament, the Extreme clobbered Kelowna 6-1 in their opener, played Surrey to another 1-1 draw in game two, and in game three they doubled up the Salmon Arm Ravens 4-2?? which left them first in pool play.

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It may take a community to raise a child, but it takes sponsors to keep the spirit of sport going. Parksville Community Park was a busy place last Saturday as over 100 kids took to the fields for Oceanside Youth Soccer held its big annual Pony wrap-up. The season started in September and ended in a flurry of games followed by food, drink, and keep sake medallions. “All the coaches were very happy with the season, everyone had a lot of fun, and we can’t thank the spon-

GAME ON The Extreme are back in action Saturday in Victoria against the South Island Breakers (the only other Midget A girls team on the Island) and travel to Comox on Sunday.

sors enough,” said OYS administrator Mike Cochrane, who coached his son Lynden, now 28, in Pony soccer down at the same fields 1988. Mike went on to thank Panago Pizza “for sponsoring the division, plus they gave us pizzas for all the kids and their brothers and sisters (at the wrap up) ... as well as Tim Hortons who sponsor the little ones ... and to Save On who donated all the juice boxes.” In the spring, Panago will be supplying all the U7 up to U10s with game jerseys that they get to keep. The U11s and U18s played their last league games are now off for Christmas.

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Sounds of the Season

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Ballenas Secondary’s music program kicks off the season of holiday music in District 69’s schools. BSS concert and stage bands and choir performed for family and friends Tuesday night, and already more schools have their Christmas concerts ready to go. Watch THE NEWS for a selection of those concerts in pictures in upcoming editions this month. More photos from Tuesday’s BSS concert can be found on THE NEWS’ Facebook page.

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Rainforest wins ﬁlm culture award in Whistler Environmental ﬁlmmaker Richard Boyce’s next stop might be home By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Errington filmmaker Richard Boyce

continues to go from strength to strength with his latest documentary, Rainforest, The Limit of Splendor.

The latest triumph for the film, which details the loss of Vancouver Island’s old growth forests,

came at the Whistler Film Festival, where Boyce’s work was named as the winner of the $1,000 Best

Mountain Culture Film award. In reviewing the film, the judges praised Rainforest for “re-exposing our most critical environmen-

tal issue, while at the same time pushing the cinematic experience and limits of storytelling, cinematography and editing.” The win comes

RICHARD BOYCE ... plans to show his film in this neck of the woods again hard on the heels of a successful showing at the Montreal International Film Festival. “We had a packed house, twice, which was very nice,” Boyce said. “There was a debate there as well, between me and a professor with the University of Quebec, who had a PhD in forestry. After the film we sat on the stage in front of the audience and he said look, regulations have changed and isn’t it good they’re not doing what they used to. “The audience just pounced on him and I couldn’t really help him after that. He was on his own.” At the Whistler festival, he said, the presentation began with an introduction and song by local hereditary chief Adam Dick. “That put everyone in a really amazing mood for the film,” Boyce said. “Then we had a really good question and answer session, with everyone engaged. Two days later, they gave me this really nice award.” The the Vancouver, Whistler and Montreal film festivals don’t mark the end of the road for the film. “I have several submissions in to other film festivals and I’m just waiting for them to make their formal announcements,” Boyce said. “I also want to do a tour of the Island and will probably show it again in this area in late January or February.” news@pqbnews.com

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The Errington Hall will be bursting at the seams this weekend with everything from baked goods to local arts and crafts during the annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to the event which always includes a great selection of the finest local crafts and of course tasty treats. Ask any Errington Volunteer Firefighter about the cookies and other baked goods Luise Norman sells at her table, and you will know why they are so sought after. Norman provides support for the EVFD — feeding the crew during training and when they are at the scene of a fire. She said after receiving so much positive feedback, particularly on her cookies, she decided to turn her love of baking into a business and for many years now she has been selling her baked goods at the Errington Farmers Market and the annual Errington Christmas Craft Fair. Norman, who bakes from scratch and uses all natural products, said she loves keeping busy in her kitchen. “I enjoy baking. The cleaning up, not so much,” she said. When she is not baking her famous gingersnap cookies or rhubarb cake, she is making jams and jellies from the berries and fruit she picks in her yard. Norman’s baked goods and preserves will be among the many items to shop for on Saturday at the Errington Hall at 1390 Errington Road. You can also find some unique ornaments to hang from your Christmas tree when you stop by the table

Luise Norman in her kitchen baking gingersnaps. displaying Gale LaPorte’s colorful raku pottery. The local artisan has been creating one of a kind raku pottery pieces for almost 20 years now. Her Westcoast inspired work includes sea stars and other whimsical creatures that live in our waters. LaPorte said she has quite a few pieces to hang including her playful Christmas Seals. Her hand sculpted shapes can also be

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It will be a day for children and families in Qualicum Beach as Christmas in the Village welcomes Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 11. The festivities start at 9 a.m. with a breakfast with Santa at Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s until 10:30 a.m. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased at the Mulberry Bush bookstore. Santa will then head over to Qualicum Beach Elementary School where he will lead tours of the Storybook Village from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Storybook Village is the latest project by Building Learning Together (BLT) and is located in the heart of Qualicum Beach, on the grounds of Qualicum Beach Elementary School. The entire child-size village for kids to play in has a post office, fire hall and other buildings, connected by roadways, for pedal cars, trikes and scooters, and includes a fanciful garden for growing vegetables and flowers. Rhonda Roy manager of programs and communications at BLT said the eight mini play buildings will not be open to play in. Instead they will be festively decorated inside and out so people can stroll down the fairy tale lane and peek into the window displays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a free event, and we hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come and visit this wonderful miniature village built by the Oceanside Community for us all to enjoy,â&#x20AC;? she said. Weather permitting, young visitors can ride the bikes and trikes on the Storybook Village Roundabout Roadway. If people come by for a walk through the decorated MunchkinShire buildings, they can enjoy some hot apple cider and listen to holiday songs.

Roy said some of the buildings have been decorated by their partners in the community and the atmosphere will be very festive. From noon to 4 p.m., visit Pharmasave and get a photo with Santa. Put your feet up and enjoy a hayride on Primrose Street from 1 to 3:30 p.m. There will be craft tables, face painting, candy floss, and popcorn fun for everyone. Feeling creative? The Courtyard Cafe has a cookie decorating

contest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Some of the entertainers performing throughout the town include the Village Voices and The B2 Glee Club. The Kwalikum Secondary music students will be playing at Carriage Lane. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to fill out a ballot and pick your favorite decorated business. Sunday is the last day ballots may be dropped off in boxes at the Town Hall and Chamber of Commerce.

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Every year the first major snowfall of the year catches the driving public by surprise, even though we all know it’s coming sooner or later. The impact is even more severe when it hits during the day at high traffic times. It seems to take a scare or even an accident for drivers to realize that you have to adjust your own driving habits, you have to be aware of others on the road who may or may not be totally tuned in to driving. Emcon Services, the R.C.M.P, Highway Patrol, Ministry of Transportation, I.C.B.C, BC Trucking Association and many others work closely throughout the year to make our highways safer. Be a part of the solution, not the problem… Drive Smart!

24 Hour Highway Maintenance… We’re ready for Mother Nature! For 24/7 dispatcher, contact 1-866-353-3136. The Management and crews at Emcon Services Inc, have the equipment and sanding stockpiles ready, as well as a 24 hour maintenance plan in place. Money has been invested in sodium chloride producing equipment and staff have been trained to best utilize it to keep our highways cleared, anti iced, sanded and as safe as possible. We need your help… snow plowing, sanding, salting and crews can’t be everywhere at once, even though we’d like to be. Be patient, we’ll get there. Crew's work long and hard, 24 hours a day-don’t frustrate them by trying to pass them when it’s not safe. Plowing priorities are based on the traffic volumes of the roads. High volume roads such as the Inland Island Hwy, Highway 19A and commuter roads, receive priority. Secondary roads such as bus routes and connector roads are next. Subdivisions, cul-de-sacs and dead end roads are lowest priority.

SPEED KILLS! Slow Down When Highway Conditions Dictate. Posted limits are meant for normal driving conditions. Sensible consideration has to be given to snow accumulation, visibility and black ice warnings when you’re driving on the highway. Many accidents and deaths can be avoided if drivers use common sense and slow their speed down to suit the winter driving conditions… be safe, Drive Smart!

Snowtires, Chains or All-Season? The Motor Vehicles Act requires that all vehicles “use winter tires or carry chains”. Winter tires can be identified only by this logo. All-Season tires do not have the same traction or stopping abilities as true winter tires. If you insist on using All-Season tires, be prepared by carrying a set of properly fitted cable chains for your vehicle and practice putting them on before you need them!

Shift gears into winter driving mode! That means slow down and maintain a safe stopping distance. Expect turning, stopping and accelerating to all be affected by wet and slippery conditions. Accelerate, brake slowly and avoid sharp movement of the steering wheel in order to maintain control of your vehicle. Our crews are putting salt and sand on the roads to improve the road during winter conditions. When you follow us, slow down and maintain a safe distance behind us. When meeting us, move toward the fog line in your lane to give us room to plow and apply materials. Never try to drive through the snow coming off of the snowplow. Park your vehicle off of the road to allow us to safely plow your road out. Check for current conditions at www.drivebc.ca. or call the automated phone service at 1 800 550-HWYS. Enjoy your winter driving season.

Sgt. Joe Schofield Unit Commander, Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services (CVITS) Provincial law now requires drivers to slow down and move over when they approach a stopped emergency vehicle with it lights flashing. Drivers are to slow to 70 km/h on highways where the speed limit is 80 km/h or higher, and to 40 km/h when the limit is below 80 km/h. If there is another lane going in the same direction, drivers must also move into that lane, away from the emergency vehicle, if it is safe to do so. Drivers who fail to comply will face a $173 fine and three penalty points. For further information call 250-954-2953

Johnathan Tillie Area Operations Manager Ministry of Transportation Winter weather conditions certainly can add to the stress of driving during this time of year. A few guidelines for safe winter driving includes: • Winterizing your vehicle. • Driving with headlights on. • When driving on snow or ice, allow plenty of room to start and stop. • Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and others. • Allowing additional time to arrive at your destination. • Keeping some emergency items in your car at all times • Remembering that all conditions can change quickly • For more information on winter safe driving visit our website at www.th.gov.bc.ca, then click on “driver-travel information” or for the latest reported road conditions click on road reports” s”

Sport Utility Vehicles & 4x4s Still Have To Stop Like Everyone Else Sport utilities and 4x4s are great vehicles and you do have much better traction when accelerating. The warning is simple; don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Road conditions and visibility may make it necessary to stop quickly… SUV’s and 4x4s can’t stop any faster than a regular two wheel drive vehicle on snowy and icy roads. Be safe, Drive Smart!

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Choosing The REALTOR® Who’s Right For You. If you’re selling or buying a home, you know it’s a process that can’t be rushed. You need time to make the right choices and decisions. After all, selling or buying a home is one of the largest and most important business transactions in which you’re likely to be involved. As a result, you’ll need to work with someone who understands your needs and wants -- someone you trust and with whom you feel comfortable. That’s why it’s important to work with a REALTOR® and to know how to go about choosing the one who’s right for you. By deﬁnition, a REALTOR®’s primary role is to bring buyers and sellers together to facilitate a sale. A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate professional who is a member of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and therefore has access to the Multiple Listing Service ® (MLS®) run by the Board. Both terms, REALTOR® and MLS® are trademarks owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Members of the local Board are also members of CREA and therefore are permitted to use these trademarks. When you work with a REALTOR® you can expect strict adherence to provincial law, as well as to a national Code of Ethics -- ensuring you’ll receive the highest level of service and integrity.

‘Open Houses’ are also a good way to meet REALTORS, especially if you’re interested in purchasing a home. You can also refer to real estate signs in your chosen area. If no name appears, call the phone number on the sign and ask to be referred to a REALTOR® in that ﬁrm. Some people mistakenly contact the real estate board for referral to a REALTOR®. A real estate board does not provide a referral service for REALTORS. The Board was created to provide services to its members. Still, the Board will conﬁrm whether a real estate practitioner is a member, and therefore a REALTOR®. THE INTERVIEW When choosing a real estate professional, it’s a good idea to talk to two or three sales representatives from different companies to determine what types of information and experience they and their companies have to offer. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you’re selling your home, ask those you interview about the type of marketing plan they have in mind for your home. Obviously, you’ll want to learn of their reputation and reliability. You may also want to consider asking for references from buyers or sellers with whom the REALTOR® has worked.

Real estate professionals know their markets inside-out because they inspect open houses and research all listings. As a result, they have expertise in assessing what comparable homes are selling for within any given neighbourhood.

Further, since you’ll be working closely with a REALTOR® for weeks or possibly months, it’s a good idea to choose someone who listens to what you say, asks intelligent questions and shows a genuine interest in helping you.

HOW DO I FIND A REALTOR®?

PREPARATORY WORK

There are many ways to go about ﬁnding the REALTOR® who’s right for you. First, try consulting friends, relatives and neighbours to see if they can recommend someone. You may also want to try searching through local newspaper real estate advertisements.

Keep in mind that REALTORS cannot work independently of your input. You must be willing to do some preparatory work yourself and be prepared to dedicate a certain amount of time to working with the REALTOR® you have chosen.

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) represents over 900 REALTORS and administers the Multiple Listing Service® system north of the Malahat to the northern-most reaches of the Island. This article was provided on behalf of VIREB REALTORS for the information and benefit of consumers. For more information, visit the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s website online at www.vireb.com or call 250-390-4212.

So, before you enlist the help of a REALTOR®, you should have a clear set of objectives in mind. Be honest and open in discussing your ﬁnancial situation and, if you’re buying, carefully review the features you absolutely must have in a home, versus those features you’d merely like to have. LOYALTY IS A MUST It’s also important to remain loyal to the REALTOR® you’ve chosen if he or she has earned your trust. This person will be spending a lot of time and effort on your behalf, but won’t be paid until the transaction is completed. If you’re a buyer, getting involved with several REALTORS can create unnecessary and confusing duplication of effort. In fact, buyers who deal with several REALTORS may miss out on the high level of interest and comprehensive service one is entitled to expect by working closely with a single, competent REALTOR®. COOPERATION REALLY WORKS Remember, although you’ll be working with one REALTOR®, members of the Board cooperate extensively with each other to facilitate showings and sales for the beneﬁt of other clients and customers. So, if you see a ‘For Sale’ sign on a house in which you’re interested, simply ask the REALTOR® you’re working with to arrange an appointment to view the home. This service is, in fact, what the Multiple Listing Service® system is all about -REALTORS cooperating with REALTORS to bring buyers and sellers together to achieve their mutual goals.

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W E E K L Y

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452,900

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BRING THE KIDS + DOG!! • • • •

3 bedroom townhome, master on main Wood burning fireplace Fenced, sunny yard #12-267 Corfield St, Parksville

$189,900

Call Betsy/Fran

#121-730 BARCLAY CRESCENT S.

275 JENSEN W AVE. PARKSVILLE

• Quail’s Landing patio home • Excellent ﬂoor plan and ﬁnishes • Heat pump; oversized double garage

• • • •

$359,000

New Price $314,900

Gary Neufeld

1411 sqft professionally renovated rancher New siding, roof, wiring, insulation & drywall New ﬂooring, kitchen, bathroom and granite countertops New stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer

John Milroy $379,900

Sue Tompkins/John Barnum

650 FRANKLYN STREET • Located in Old City quarter of Nanaimo • Zoned R14; 4 plex option possible • 2 beds, 4 baths + 2 bed legal suite • 2716 square feet, built in 2007

$488,500

E LU A TV

644 JOHNSTONE ROAD • 3 bedroom/2 bath 2280 sq ft home • Nicely updated, peek-a-boo ocean views • Features newer roof, security system, workshop • Conveniently located near beach, golf & marina

563 VINE DRIVE • Lovely 1826 sqft. Maple Glen rancher • 2 spacious bdrms, large bonus room • Backyard is fenced, landscaped & irrigated

$408,800

Ian Mackay

3371 BLUEBACK DRIVE • 1847 sqft. waterfront home • Custom built in 2003, 3 beds, 2 baths • Spectacular views, private lot • Located beside waterfront park

$1,049,000

Louise Roy

1702 BRENTWOOD STREET • 2bed/2bath with bonus loft den/office • Classy California shutters on all windows • Popular Texada model on quiet no-thru access • Lifestyle premiere at the Bay!

$429,000

Aaron Nicklen

Jill Tuggle

2890 OLYMPIC ROAD

SOLD 88 Bridgewater Lane

• 1750sft home with 5 bedrooms • Separate in law suite • Huge detached workshop • Versatile 2.68 acres

• • • •

$599,000

$318,500

Joanne Ferreiro

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

Call Tom Dodds

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME - NOW $169,000 In sparkling ,move in condition and quick occupancy for the 2 bedroom, 890 sq. ft end unit. New dishwasher and new laminate ﬂoors in master. Quiet complex, 55+ no pets, no rentals. RV parking. See www.carolefulton.com for #50-120 Finholm Street • Carole Fulton

SOLD

898 LAKES BLVD, MORNINGSTAR • Stunning 1755 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath patio home • Radiant heated hardwood & tile ﬂoors • Priced for quick sale

$329,900

75+ ACRES ONLY $695,000 Level acreage offered at $695,000 situated on high volume, excellent “Quadra Sands” aquifer. Soil type is said to be good for many crops including, berries, grapes etc. Call Mark Anderson 250-757-8444

John Milroy

356 HACKBERRY, PARKSVILLE New Parkswest Construction home in popular Maple Glen, open plan with 2 bedrooms and den. The kitchen has a pantry and open to the great room with cozy ﬁreplace. 2-5-10 Home Warranty.

Mark Anderson $374,500

Jim/Margo Hoffman

2222 FOXRUN PLACE

2220 FOXRUN PLACE • 2800 sqft. Fairwinds home, ocean views • Private guest wing, artist’s studio • Can be purchased with 2222 Foxrun Pl. as family compound

$895,000

• Breathtaking ocean & mountain views • Exotic 4477 sqft. home exudes tranquility • Can be purchased with 2220 Foxrun Pl. as family compound

Aaron Nicklen

$1,080,000

Aaron Nicklen

S LI

1247 MARINA WAY, BEACHCOMBER • • • •

3 bed, 2 bath Beachcomber Rancher Beach access right across street Fully Fenced backyard, great for kids, pets, gardening visit www.johnmilroy.com for more info.

$339,900

BAY VIEW AT 2382 ANDOVER ROAD IN FAIRWINDS • Elegant 3 bed+den+bonus room+2 F.P’s • High ceilings, very bright and light, even in winter • Hardwood ﬂoors and beautiful granite countertops • 3 car garage and fully fenced yard

$789,000

Carole Fulton

John Milroy

3883 MELROSE ROAD

• Lovely Garry Oaks west coast home • 1,201 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths • Large lot with ocean & mtn. views • New roof, skylights & garage with 220 amp

$199,900

$378,000

Ian Mackay

SOLD

• Charming 2+ bdrm, 3 bath character home-bring your ideas! • Located just steps fro the Village of Qualicum Beach • RV parking, low maintenance yard and lane access

$314,900

MOVE INTO #5 FARRELL DRIVE • • • •

Its ready for occupancy Two bedrooms plus den Inline living, dining, kitchen Backing onto parkland, walk to uptown

Sue Tompkins $326,000

Betsy/Fran

Louise Roy

838 JONES AVENUE • 2156 sqft. home with European flair • Perfect for home based business • Separate studio/office, ample parking • Total privacy, walk to Village

$469,000

Louise Roy

SOLD

758 ARROWSMITH WAY MORNINGSTAR

#9-310 PYM - CHELSEA COURT

• Entertainer’s Delight at an Amazing Price • 2006 built Great Room concept with Gourmet Kitchen Visit www.johnmilroy.com for more info

• • • •

$419,900

$242,900

John Milroy

dream home

171 FIRST AVE W, QUALICUM BEACH

2950 LINK PLACE

• 0.23 acre lot, community water • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Private yard, RV parking

• architecturally unique 5233 sq. ft. home • 5 bedrooms, 4 bath plus separate 1 bedroom suite • wood floors, concrete counters, steel beams • bonus room, office, hot tub, 2.64 acres

call kevin clayton

$989,000

Great floor plan Eating area plus formal dining Walk-in shower in ensuite Short walk to Wembley Mall

Betsy/Fran

E IC W PR E N ING AZ M A

ESTATE SALE REDUCTION! • Exceptional value for almost 1500 sq. ft. • Bright and clean in gated community • 5 appliances, fireplace • Immediate possession

$225,000

Jill Tuggle

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B13

Want To Know What Yourr Home Is Worth? Call For A Free Home Evaluation Today!

Grant Wildeman REALTOR®

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Ofﬁce: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Each Office Independently & Operated Independently Owned &Owned Operated

875 Fishermans Circle, French Creek $369,000 • Detached 480 sq ft fully ﬁnished studio • Super private fully landscaped back yard • Property backs onto Morningstar Creek

585 Forsyth Avenue, Parksville $289,900 • Completely updated kitchen, ﬂoors, bathroom and windows. Detached workshop • Fully fenced with plenty of RV parking

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SOLD

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359 Hackberry Place, Parksville $399,900

12-3100 Rinvold Road, Whiskey Creek $44,900

Rupert Road, Qualicum Beach $999,000

• Signiﬁcant Energy savings built into the home construction • State -of-the-art ecological design features utilized • “Power Smart” with a 2-5-10 warranty. Nothing compares!

• 2 bdrm open ﬂoor plan with vaulted ceilings • 1996 modular with natural gas forced air furnace • No age or rental restrictions

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

#17-460 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach $324,900 • Elegant living in lovely patio home • Bright and open living areas • Maintenance free living

SOLD

Claymore Road, Qualicum Beach $1,087,500 • 10.5 acre property - 5 & 5.5 acre lots • Recently adopted into the Ofﬁcial Community Plan for a primarily residential development

SOLD

#5-1700 Alberni Hwy, Errington $199,900 • Unsurpassed ﬁrst class ﬁnishings, dream Kitchen & baths • Detached insulated, wired 10x20 workshop • New home warranty (built in 2009) RV parking • 250 square foot covered deck

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262 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach $719,900 • 42 x 34 workshop with 12 foot ceilings and 200 amp service • Completely updated 2200 sq ft home with in-law suite • 2.65 acres in the heart of Qualicum Beach!

SOLD

886 Royal Dornoch Drive, Eaglecrest $429,000

835 Kasba Circle, French Creek $169,000

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

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

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Ocean View Building Lot, Parksville $199,900 • On desirable Gaetjen Street in Parksville • Over 7160 square feet • No HST

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• • • •

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Popular Quadra model! Bright & spacious 2844 sqft 2 bedrm/3 bath Wall of windows, overheight ceiling, & Curupay dark walnut flooring Huge lower level flex space (office, rec room, or media/family room) Deck w /ocean viewpoint, enjoy Craig Bay amenities, close to town

CHARMING & INVITING

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• • • •

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A great home in a great location! 1859 sqft 3 bed /3 bath on .18 acre Good “working” kitchen with lots of counter space & new countertops Large family room, sun porch, spacious bright bedrooms, BI vacuum 30 yr ﬁberglass roof, cul-de-sac, near elementary/ secondary schools

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$419,800

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A CHARMING HOME

$299,000

PARKSVILLE CONDO

MINUTES TO QUALICUM

• • • •

Just move in and enjoy! Comfortable 1673 sqft 4 bedroom & 2½ baths Vaulted ceiling w/wood beams, covered deck, new hot water/oil tanks Dining room, replaced vinyl windows, woodstove, woodshed, and roof Large private .63 acre, fenced, room for RV and toys, backs onto creek

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$413,800

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NANOOSE BAY OCEANVIEWS

• • • •

Secure, comfortable, great location! Top floor 1183 sqft 2 bed condo Wheelchair-friendly, large living/dining room w/tile-faced gas fireplace Eat-in kitchen w/skylight, slate floors, doors to sunny west-facing deck Secured entry, elevator, no age/rental restrictions, walk to everything

THE HEART OF PARKSVILLE

$275,000

• • • •

Cozy and comfy 1085 sqft 2 bed/1 bath condo in “Oceanview” complex Living room with a ﬁreplace and doors to one of 2 patios this unit offers Galley kitchen w/ a pass-through to dining area, in-unit storage, rentable Complex features: community garden, elevator, secured entry, & a shop

2 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH

$149,000

• • • •

Roomy & open 2842 sqft 4 bed overlooking the 7th tee of the course Great designer updates, many energy efﬁcient windows, slate gas FP Huge WO basement, wrap-around deck with views over the greenbelt Private .14 acre, perfect for those who enjoy entertaining and golﬁng

TUCKED AWAY IN A NICE COMMUNITY $439,900

• • • •

Tranquil 2045 sqft 3 bedroom Westcoast Contemporary on .31 acres Vaulted ceilings, large picture windows, and a marble faced ﬁreplace Ocean views, sunshine & natural beauty, 1500+ sqft of patios & decks Just a short drive to Schooner Cove Marina & Fairwinds Golf Course

PICTURE PERFECT

$518,000

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NEW LISTING $349,900

Les Pockett “Expect more from Les”

For more photos and info go to:

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Independently Owned & Operated

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

NEW LISTING

VACATION OR INVESTMENT

MORNINGSTAR CHARMER

$263,500

$174,900

$369,900

E UC

• 1385 sq. , 2 beds/ 2 bath • .54 acre, attached double garage • 1008 sq.ft. shop

E UC

• Fully updated 2900 sq.ft., 3 bed, 31/2 baths • Landscaped .39 acre, veggie garden, greenhouse, garden/tool shed

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• 7.31 acre recreational or home site • Panoramic distant ocean views • Water, septic and power

SOLD

• 1 bed / 1 bath, 562 sq.ft. • 1510 sq. ft. 3 bed/2bath • .22 acre, w/ RV parking • .17 ac w/south facing backyard www.qualicumcottageabovethefalls.com • RV parking w/30 amp plug for more info. MLS# 301811 MLS# 317811 MLS# 326872

MLS# 319394

NEW LISTING

OCEAN VIEW LOT $129,000

OCEAN VIEW $409,900

• 817 sq. Ft. 1 bed/ 1 bath • 1880 sq. ft 4 beds / 2 baths • 3 bed/2 bath, 1400 sq.ft. • Beautifully landscaped fenced yard • Bright, south facing corner unit • .23 acres fully fenced back yard • End unit for that added privacy • In-suite laundry • Large workshop MLS# 325753 MLS# 325246 MLS# 322079

• .75ac private building lot • Ocean views to Hornby, Lasqueti & Mainland • Paved road for easy access MLS# 313009

• 1 year old, 2110 sq. Ft. home on .60 acres • Immaculate 3 bdrm + den, 2 baths • Stainless steel appliances • Quiet cul de sac

1/8 VACATION OWNERSHIP $67,000

NEW LISTING

WALK-ON WATERFRONT

QUIET END UNIT $174,900

THE GARDENS $221,900

$195,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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ELEGANT LIVING $649,000

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NEW ROOF! $439,900

WALK TO QUALICUM! $169,500

$229,000

• 4500 sqft, 4 bedroom, 3 bath • 987 sq.ft/ 2 bedrooms/1 bath Condo • 984 sq. ft., 2 bed/2 bath • Includes 2 separate lockable sides • 2 sep. entrances, garage, walk to QB • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view • 6 car garage w/pellet stove and • Owners get 6-7 weeks per year • Freshly painted ﬂoor to ceiling home separate workshop • New Roof MLS# 308619 MLS# 305304 MLS# 324565 MLS# 319087

NEW LISTING

$333,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME $337,000

RIVERSIDE RV LOT

MLS# 325334

$489,900

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Deep Bay waterfront property • Parklike setting with fruit trees MLS# 321725

$87,900

$99,900

AVARADO RESORT $55,900

• 924 sq2.ft., 2 bed, 2 full baths • Quiet location, fully fenced yard • 5 min. to downtown • Spacious kitchen MLS# 306061

• .45 acre fully serviced recreational lot • Landscaped and a stone’s throw to the river • 8x10 wired storage shed • 12’x12’x24’ enclosed storage MLS# 319744

• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach • Small boat storage MLS# 319177

5 MINUTES TO PARKSVILLE

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

• 2200 sq. ft., 4 bed / 2 bath • .30 acre w/RV & boat parking • Desirable French Creek location 2010

2009

• 2589 sq.ft. 3 bed/3 bath home on .29 acre • Double garage / walk-out basement MLS# 309143 MLS# 324645

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Add Big Value With Inexpensive Home Improvements You may have always wanted a big project like renovating an old house. Or you may have fallen in love with a slightly rundown but charming place. If you can’t afford big-ticket items like renovated kitchens or adding bathrooms; consider small improvements that can make a big difference. There are plenty of inexpensive tricks that can provide some incentive to perk up your investment, without a complete overhaul. Here’s 7 boosters to get the home beautiﬁcation process rolling: 1. Modernize the Mess Hall Brighten the cabinets in the kitchen with a fresh coat of paint or some updated hardware. Add a new faucet, light ﬁxtures or change the

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The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply in Qualicum Beach is bursting with eye candy as eight artists have their work on display. Bonnie Luchtmeijer, operator of the gallery and art supply shop at 206 First Avenue West said the public can check out the unique work for the next three months. Included in the exhibit is the Waterworks series by Qualicum Beach artist Jean Grant Horner. The award winning artist has had her paintings exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in galleries and her latest series of paintings are reminiscent of the life found in some of our coastal tidal pools. Horner, who has been artistic all her life, has painted in all media and she is continually trying new things to see what effects she can get and how she can interpret something. Her latest interpretations were inspired by the Planet Earth series by natural history film maker David Attenborough. She said the living reefs explored in the undersea shots just blew her away and she created 10 pieces that depict the moving ocean life. Her technique is unique and one she said she developed over the last year.

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Jean Grant Horner’s latest series of work is reminiscent of tidal pools. Horner uses ink on Yupo translucent paper to create layers and an orchestration of colour, texture and patterns. Yupo paper is an acid free sheet of plastic that has a very smooth non absorbent surface which allows for floating of paint of all kinds. Yupo is a compelling and unique alternative to traditional art papers and Horner admitted she is continually trying new materials and techniques. She said the process she used while creating the Waterworks series took some time to master.

“I started playing around with painting in mylar. I kind of thought it was a bit sticky and that led me to think about something more fluid. I tried some fluid acrylics and they were still a bit thickish so then I thought, I know … I am going to try the inks and that just took off,” she declared. As Horner works on her images she keeps them wet as she moves colours around. “Sometimes I will drop one colour onto another. If I want to highlight I use a bit of alcohol. “When I am satisfied, I

leave them to dry and then spray them with a matte spray just to unify the surface.” She said before they are framed a bright white backing is added to give it a nice depth of colour. Horner said some people have told her they see flowers in her current work. That observation is OK with Horner because she agrees that sea anemones look a lot like flowers. She said the work depicts moving, wiggly things and she is pleased to have them on display for the next few months. SEE

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Also adorning the walls at the gallery are some unique sculptures by Qualicum Beach artist Richard Sandstrom. His pieces include clocks and other creations sculpted out of wood with encaustic painting finishes. Sandstrom explores many media in his artwork and he incorporates metalwork into his wall art, creating strong, interesting and quite beautiful pieces. The artist, who spent his early years in Spokane, Washington teaching artwork in high school for 32 years, now calls Qualicum Beach home. While he works in all media, he said wood, metal and bronze are his favorites. “I like to make things. I incorporate medal into the wood and when you get into the wood it tells you what to do. The wood is alive and it talks to you.” Sandstrom uses all kinds of wood and said he likes exotic hardwoods as well as natural cedar, arbutus

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Richard Sandstrom uses exotic hardwood in his work. and yew that he finds in the forests surrounding him. Encaustic painting on wood can also be found in his bodies of work. The term encaustic is derived from the Greek word enkaien and means, to burn into. The procedure of applying

molten, coloured wax to various surfaces was already used by the old Egyptians more than 3,000 years ago and Sandstorm said there are a lot of great painters in town using the ancient technique. He admitted one of the reasons he fell in love with

beeswax painting is because there are no rules and he likes the smell of beeswax. “You can do anything you want with it. It is so spontaneous and it creates a transparent quality,” he said. Sandstrom is up to the challenge of working with a multitude of materials. He said his work is influenced by Japanese and Chinese culture and although he has never travelled to that part of the world, he has seen a lot of pictures and is fascinated by Eastern art. His wearable sculptures include jewelry that combines exotic woods, silver, gold and ivory. He admitted he is enjoying retirement in Qualicum Beach and appreciates how rich the community is when it comes to the arts and music.

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Kwalikum Secondary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s man behind the music program has been busy these days as his students prepare for a number of upcoming performances. David Stewart said the upcoming school Christmas concert will highlight the skills of their young musicians and the community is invited to hear what they have been up to on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the multi-purpose room at KSS. He said the night will feature two concert bands, the concert choir, the flute choir and a brass quintet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the public to come out. It will be a good solid evening of festive music,â&#x20AC;? said Stewart. Admission to the event is by donation and proceeds will go towards the effort to send 40 students to Ottawa in May for MusicFest Nationals. Stewart said it will cost about $1,600 per student for the trip, but he said it will be well worth it. He said last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 12 students went to Nationals in Ottawa when they were in Grade 9, and they agreed it was a wonderful experience. He said there are all sorts of student

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Student musical trio available for hire Students in the KSS music program are also working on their business skills by hiring themselves out. The trio, Mutual Friends, performed recently at the Winter Festival. The group, Kyle Gorenkko on guitar, Clayton Twa on stand-up base and Julian TelferWan on trombone were raising money for MusicFest. The trio is also hoping to get the word out that they are for hire. Gorenkko said they have had a few gigs recently and would like to do some more. fundraisers for the trip including bottle drives and an artwork raffle. Students are selling raffle tickets for a framed piece of art work by local artist Ken Kirkby with the draw to be held

Mutual Friends is a collection of KSS music students for hire. Gorenkko said each gig is great practice as they prepare for Jazz Fest in Surrey in February. He said any bookings can be made by calling 250-927-6538.

this March. Stewart said a lot of his music students will be performing throughout the community this holiday season providing an opportunity for the public to hear how

talented they are. He said residents can catch the students in action at KSSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual benefit concert Jazz Extravaganza, coming up in February at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

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Send a loved one or friend in the hospital warm holiday wishes and will not send back replies or give any patient information. To e-mail an NRGH patient, send it, including the patient’s full first and last name and room number to: patient.nrgh@viha. ca. — Submitted by VIHA ††

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THE NEWS, Friday, December 9, 2011 •

Our faith is not obscure

e are grateful for the privilege of this space. Amidst all else that is reported, considered, discussed, and commented on in the pages of this newspaper, all reflecting life in our communities, we, the ministers of the churches in District 69, are given this space to address something different. Sometimes, we are relegated to some obscure place at the back of the second section, sometimes not. It’s about space and layout, and we are, after all, at the mercy of the editor. Nonetheless, we are included. It’s an opportunity for us to reflect on matters, principles, and ideas which are greater than all of us, and that can give perspective to all else published here. Through what we write here we can give God a place, a voice, in the midst of all of that, even in this small, seemingly insignificant way. And one of the wonders, the mysteries of all of this, is that we never quite know what the results, the fruits, of that might be. We are nearing the end of the first full week in December. Preparations for Christmas are now well underway, or at least they ought to be, surely. In today’s world, Christmas has come to mean all kinds of different things and is often simply referred to as ‘The Holidays.’ For those of us who look at things from a

Christian perspective, it’s Christmas. It’s about God coming to us, not in some spectacular, overwhelming way, but in Jesus Christ, a tiny baby born in poverty in, what was then, an obscure part of the world. It speaks of different things; of humility, and depenBy dence, and most of all, love. Robert Amidst all that can happen durKerr ing this holiday season, sometimes that whole aspect of the celebration is relegated to some obscure place, if not in fact completely ignored. God came amongst us in His love in Jesus, and He did not know what the results of that would be. How would people react to this gesture of reconciliation and redemption? While not knowing what the outcome might be, God hoped that we would all accept this gift of His love, and share it unselfishly with others. It’s all about bringing everyone to know that they are loved. In the same kind of way, we hope that through what we share in this column, you will come to know that God loves you, and wishes to share in an eternal relationship with you. All of us at St. Columbia Presbyterian Church hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas It’s God’s gift of love, given that we might share it.

Pastor’s Point

— Rev. Robert H. Kerr, St. Columba Presbyterian Church

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