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Suddenly, a ground breaking With little to no advance notice, VIHA, ofﬁcials break ground on health centre By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER

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Charred remains of a house and van at the Nanoose First Nation in Lantzville are all that remain after a fire Wednesday claimed the lives of two boys. NEIL HORNER PHOTO

Two boys die in house ﬁre Family had sought shelter in neighbour’s home during a power outage By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER

every window and door in the place,” he said. “It was gone at 5:05 a.m.” The fire destroyed the house, leaving just a charred frame, then spread to two Two children have perished as a result vehicles parked next to the house as well of a house fire Wednesday morning. as melting the vinyl siding on a neighRCMP spokesperson Gary O’Brien bour’s house. reported repeated 9-1-1 calls about the fire Two children, aged 7 and 9, perished were made just after 5 a.m. Fire crews in the fire while two adults and two other from the Lantzville Fire Department children in the home managed to escape. raced to the scene to find the home fully They were transported by ambulance to engulfed in flames. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to be He stressed that an investigation by the TOM WHIPPS treated for smoke inhalation. Nanaimo Serious Crimes Unit had deter... fire quickly Nanaimo Community Policing Sergeant mined there was no evidence of foul play. consumed the house Sheryl Armstrong said the two victims did “It was a tragic accident,” he said. not live at the home. Tom Whipps, chief of Lantzville Volun“The information we have is there was a power teer Fire Department, said firefighters got the callout outage on the reserve last night and their parents took just after 5 a.m. them to the house to be safe.” “When I got here, it was through the roof and out SEE FATHER ON A3 NANAIMO NEWS BULLETIN PHOTO

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) CEO and president Harold Waldner said construction of a health centre in Parksville will take 365 days, starting today. It will open to patients by June 2013. There were ceremonial shovels but no actual construction crews or equipment at the site beside Trillium Lodge when VIHA and local government ofﬁcials made the surprise announcement Wednesday afternoon. Waldner also said the twostory, 3,640 sq.m (39,000 sq.ft.) facility will include “ten additional health practitioners,” to compliment the 36 physicians currently working in the Oceanside area. Health practitioners include various medical professionals like nurse practitioners Howard Waldner. and dentists. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO “We’re just listening to the community — they want to be cared for as close to home as possible,” he said. Some people at the announcement, and other local politicians are not convinced it is what they were asking for. “This is not what the community asked for, and how would they know, there were no surveys or public consultation,” said Rick Sullivan after the announcement. “It doesn’t have beds, palliative care, an emergency room, it’s not open 24/7...” he listed off, clearly frustrated. “All this is doing is putting everything under one roof — who cares!” exclaimed MLA Scott Fraser who was not at the announcement. “Who says that’s a good thing, there are lots of seniors in this community that pick a doctor closest to their house.

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Father suffering from burns after failed rescue attempt “And, unfortunately, the fire happened and we lost two little ones,” she said. Armstrong stressed all efforts were made to rescue the two victims, but to no avail. She said both the mother of the two children who lived in the home, aged five and seven years, and the children themselves had been treated in hospital and released. The father remains in hospital being treated for smoke inhalation. He is also suffering from burns to his hands, which he reportedly got while attempting to rescue the two children. Alice Sampson, who lives two doors down, said her father woke her up to tell her the neighbour’s house was on fire. Thinking it was the house next door, she ran to the door without her glasses, tripping over toys and furniture on the way, to see what was happening. “It felt like all of a sudden, everything was in my way,” said Sampson. Once there, she realized the fire was two doors down, where a family of four who are relatives of Sampson lived. “The whole house was right up, engulfed in

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Police and band representatives discuss the tragic fire on the Nanoose First Nation. Neil Horner photo

Family has lost everything in ﬁre The Nanoose First Nation has put out a call for help to assist a family devastated by a tragic house fire Wednesday morning. Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien said there was no insurance on the house, which burned to the ground, claiming the lives of two young boys, who had been visiting during a power outage Tuesday night. flames,” she said. “I could feel the heat from over here.

“Tragically, they have lost everything,” he said. The chief and council have asked us to request that anyone who wants to donate to help them out can do so at the local band office.” Donations can be dropped off at Tsow-Tun Le Lum treatment centre at 699 Capilano Rd., or call 250-390-3123.

“I seen the couple standing there and I didn’t know if it was the mother or the

— by Neil Horner husband or the neighbour that was crying.” Elizabeth Bob, a rela-

tive of the family whose home burned, raced to the scene after receiving a text message about the tragedy. She said the family — and the community at large — is doing “as well as can be expected.” They are holding their own,” she said. “It’s not something anyone expected,” she said. “The whole reserve is a tight-knit family.” Sampson said she learned the couple and their own two children were OK, but that two children who were staying with the family overnight — also relatives of Sampson’s who live nearby on the reserve — were not. Nanaimo RCMP, First Nations police officers and Nanaimo Victim Services are assisting with family and local band members. The fire is being investigated by the Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit, with the assistance of the B.C. Fire Marshall’s office. news@pqbnews.com

District gets new HR manager By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER School District 69 (Qualicum) will have a new manager of human resources as of February 6, just in time for the retiring manager Joan Vallor who has been in the job since 2005. The board of education announced the appointment of Michel Ethier on Tuesday, the day after the announcement of Vallor’s retirement, effective March 1.

Ethier comes to the job from the Coastal Community Credit Union where she held a number of human resources and senior management positions. She has also owned and operated her own business, has a bachelor of commerce from Royal Roads University and is currently pursuing certification in human resource management. Vallor started with the district in 1992 and superintendent Jim Ansell praised

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her for her ability to balance the needs of the staff and the organization in a challenging time for human resources. He said her understanding and communication of the respective obligations of both employees and employer, and knowledge of contracts, labour and arbitrage law, earned the respect of both the unions and her peers. The board expressed their appreciation for Vallor’s contributions and welcome Ethier to the district.

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School district stories to watch for in the next edition of THE NEWS: • • • • The district now has a new on-line public forum running on their website at www. sd69.bc.ca. • • • • Local students spoke about their participation in teacher Robin Pawliuk’s social responsibility programs. • • • • Board committee, representative appointments and trustee liaisons where named. • • • • The Mount Arrowsmith Teacher’s Association is sponsoring a day of action today, Friday, January 27 in recognition of ongoing provincial negotiations. Watch THE NEWS online and on Tuesday for the story.

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For quite some time now, a peek into the bank account at the World Parrot Refuge usually made Wendy Huntbatch’s eyes go wide — and not in a good way. Deprived of their provincial gaming grant, the Coombs facility has been struggling just to keep their doors open, their birds fed and their electricity bill paid. That all changed this week though, when Huntbatch, the owner of the parrot refuge, took a look at the bank balance. This time, her eyes also went wide, but in a very good way indeed. “I was looking to see how much money I had in the bank account and it was like, Oh my god!” she said. “I was so excited.” The cause for that excitement was $55,000 from a provincial gaming grant that appeared in the account Thursday. “I applied for an educational grant, because we really

Wendy Huntbatch has had to come up with some innovative ways to raise money — such as selling paintings by parrots — to keep the doors open at the parrot refuge. are an educational facility,” she said. “I applied under that heading because there was nothing available under environment, which is where they put animal groups.” Although Victoria’s purse strings have loosened for gaming grants lately, Huntbatch was unsure if her application would get a green light or if she would have to continue to struggle to pay the bills.

“In my stupor of chemotherapy, I did what I thought was a workable application and I guess it was,” she said. The cash infusion, she said, will allow the refuge to continue operating, Huntbatch said, and while the facility still faces challenges, she now has some room in which to create some momentum and get back on track. “I’ll use it for payroll,” she said. “We employ 17 people here and this will look after us for about three months, which is great.” That’s not to say the refuge won’t need continued support from the community during that time, she said. Besides making payroll, there are some other significant costs that need to be taken care of. “Our hydro bill alone was $2,800 this month,” she said. Huntbatch said she is still selling parrot-generated art and has some other ideas to raise money — and more energy with which to carry them out. “When you have some running space you can start to get some momentum going,” she said. The parrot refuge houses about 800 birds, with 15 new additions already this year.

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FEATURE Sick in the Philippines with no way home Stan and Araceli Lowe went to the Philippines from Parksville without travel insurance; now illness threatens to ruin them

The situation for Stan and Araceli Lowe is urgent and getting worse. Stan is home in Parksville while his wife suffers with complex and serious medical issues 10,000 kilometres away in the Philippines. “They might have to pull the plug,” he said tearfully early this week after hearing she refused kidney dialysis and wants her husband with her. “Her head’s all mixed up,” he said listing off the litany of problems related to her diabetes: she had a blood transfusion, lost sight (hopefully reparable), can’t walk and has been in and out of coherence, hooked up to breathing and feeding tubes. Married for 17 years, the Canadian citizens took their fifth trip to visit her family in the Philippines in September. “A week after we got there she went into the hospital with an asthma attack,” Stan said. Stan, 65, has leukemia and his wife, 56, has been suffering with diabetes-related complications, including a stroke a few years ago. But they felt as good as they had in years when they set off for a six month visit. Living on a meagre disability and pension income, the cheap living with her family there was one of the draws. So when they heard additional medical travel insurance would cost well over $1,000, they gambled and went without it — their first time not taking out that insurance. As soon as they arrived Araceli’s health began spiraling downward and she spent a week in the hospital, then went back to her sister’s to work on turning around and coming home to Canada. But the airlines wouldn’t let her fly in her condition. While she seemed to be getting better, their financial situation was getting worse. A

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Stan Lowe — struggling with his own health issues — spends much of his day on the computer talking to family in the Philippines and looking for ways to get his wife home. few weeks later her lungs filled with fluid and she was admitted to hospital again. At a total cost of nearly $1,000 a day, including expensive medication they have to buy separately, they were quickly in trouble. The first hospital visit cleaned out their savings, the second meant they where maxing out credit cards and borrowing from friends and family. B.C. ministry of health spokesperson Ryan Jabs explained that “MSP will help reimburse unexpected medical services received anywhere in the world, provided the services are medically required, rendered by a licensed physician and normally insured by MSP.” But it can take months to get cash back and Jabs pointed out they only reimburse up to the amount MSP would pay for the service in B.C. “We have sympathy for any individual or family who may

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Amid the difficulties, with his wife out of the hospital again, Stan came back to Parksville to sort out pension paperwork and hopefully have an easier time arranging her trip back, admitting the language and cultural differences were making it difficult in the Philippines. He hoped she’d be close behind him, but rather than improving, her health worsened. A couple weeks ago her kidneys shut down and she was re-admitted for a blood transfusion and kidney dialysis. Now Stan is feeling completely overwhelmed and fearful, unable to get back to his wife who is still getting worse. His first wish would be to get her home, but she’s too sick to travel commercially and an air ambulance would be far too expensive, quoted as “easily well over $100,000” (U.S.) by private companies that offer the service. And Jabs points out they

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Centre to cost $15.79 million “Now are they going to have to drive from Qualicum Beach to see their doctor?” “This is the WalMart version of health care. I think we need an investigation into how we got to this point without public tendering. VIHA is just shifting the cost back onto the local taxpayers and we’re not getting any new services.” With the need for a health facility recognized by the government since at least 1994, the current project is budgeted at $15.79 million, of which locals will pay 40 per cent — done through property taxes requisitioned by the Regional District of Nanaimo. The RDN’s regional hospital district is a partner in the health centre with VIHA. Joe Stanhope, chair of the NRHD said it “will improve access to health care for Oceanside residents for decades to come.” Located in the forested area behind Trillium Lodge seniors care facility, it is meant to improve access to primary care like prevention and chronic disease management, and urgent care for things like asthma, simple fractures, acute pain and allergic reactions.

RDN board chair Joe Stanhope, left, and MLA Ron Cantelon discuss the beneﬁts of the project. “This is a major milestone for this long-awaited project,” said Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon. “For the first time ever in this community, the Oceanside health centre will provide urgent care services, and support people with a multidisciplinary approach to maintain good health and a healthy lifestyle.” It will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week and be able to care for around 75 per cent of the patients who would typically visit an emergency room. VIHA will move all of their Oceanside services in — including things like lab services, medical imaging, home and community care and mental health and addictions services. The building will be full of the latest technology for electronic health

records, do-it-yourself services like registration, teleconsultation with specialists and telehome monitoring. Waldner said the facility will “offer improved care co-ordination and a single, state-of-theart electronic health record that will place complete information at the fingertips of the health care team.” He said this will “ensure a focus not only on immediate care needs, but also on longer term health promotion and disease management.” All of the speakers singled out the work and support of Cantelon and the Federation of Oceanside Residents Association, specifically Tom Davies. Further details are expected. Information will updated at www. viha.ca/about_viha/ building_for_health/ oceanside.htm. writer@pqbnews.com

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B.C. pushes for mining expansion

NOT RETIRED

By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS The B.C. government has extended the permit of a Vancouver Island coal mine and unveiled an aboriginal land use agreement for a large area of northern B.C. The announcements came Tuesday as Premier Christy Clark spoke to the annual mining exploration conference in Vancouver, reporting progress on the $24 million effort announced last year to clear a backlog of resource permit applications. The land co-management

deal with the Kaska Dena First Nations covers 2.3 million hectares of remote land between the B.C.-Yukon border and Dease Lake. It dates back to 2001, designating resource and tourism development areas and protecting an area known as the Horseranch Range as well as wetlands and wildlife values. The province also renewed the permit of the Quinsam coal mine in central Vancouver Island, which produces about 500,000 tonnes of thermal coal a year. In operation since 1986, it is B.C.’s only

underground coal mine and supplies B.C.’s cement manufacturing plants as well as exporting coal. Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman opened the conference by announcing that B.C.’s mineral exploration spending rose 35 per cent in 2011, to $463 million. Higher commodity prices have increased mining activity around the world. B.C. has under construction the Mt. Milligan copper gold mine near Fort St. James and an expansion of the Afton copper gold mine near Kamloops. Skeena MLA Doug

Donaldson, the NDP mining critic, said the B.C. Liberal government’s staff cuts in resource ministries have wasted a period of high metal and coal prices, with 230 mining or notice of work permits among the 7,000 resource permits that were waiting last fall. Clark said the mining permit backlog has now been cut to 85. B.C. government mining incentives include exploration tax credits and a 133.3 per cent deduction in capital costs for mines if they start or expand production by 2016.

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Russell promoted to planning director By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The City of Parksville has promoted Blaine Russell to director of community planning. Chief administrative officer Fred Manson announced the promotion Wednesday, a week after the surprise announcement that Gayle Jackson had retired as of Jan. 6. Russell has more than nine years planning experience in both urban and rural environments, including the last six with the City of Parksville. Before that he was with the Regional District of Nanaimo. He has been Parksville’s manager of current planning since 2006 and has a masters of city planning from the University of Manitoba. “Blaine brings a comprehensive understanding and practical approach to municipal planning and policy issues,” Manson said in a news release. “He appreciates the value of teamwork when dealing with staff, the city’s external stakeholders and the public. Blaine has a good grasp of the complexities of municipal planning.” The planning department’s mandate is to manage all land use and building matters, guide city growth and engage all stakeholders in the development process.

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Dementia Screening and Advanced Care Planning Dementia management may y mean managing g g expectations p Amid Dr. Richard Henderson’s overall patient responsibilities, he meets the needs of 350 Oceanside seniors over the age of 75 years. That family practice fact doesn’t make Dr. Henderson unique, but it has led him to gain expertise in a number of medical arenas, one of which he calls “dementia and advanced care planning”. He will cover the combined subject h for Oceanside residents at a Community Health Forum at 7 PM, Wednesday, February 8 at Parksville’s Conference Centre, while focusing on the importance of early dementia screening. “By the time family members realize someone is presenting obvious symptoms for dementia (not just forgetfulness), they may have already lost valuable time,” he said, stating there are typically only ﬁve to six years

Learn about the early signs of Dementia and about how to plan for your health care and ﬁnancial future. Attend this forum Wednesday, February 8 at 7 PM at the Parksville Conference Centre. from diagnosis to death for dementia patients. He will share how to implement a simple test at home to determine if the family doctor should be approached to initiate additional screening tests.

fe fewer crises because well-developed plans are pu in place and supported, with their put pa participation, before what could become a crisis, ar arises. Stop worrying about dementia, take action to today. Come learn about preventive practices an a simple screening tool. Don’t miss this and im important health care information and di discussion event. Dr. Henderson strongly supports the “First L Link” programming services offered by A Alzheimer Society of BC. The Society will also be providing information at the Community Health Forum.

“This is a gratifying time to work in medicine,” Henderson added, sharing factors impacting dementia, some dementia statistics, the screening process, and his commitment to a collaborative model of patient care in his clinic, with support services in the local health care system. Early screening, according to Henderson, allows dementia patients and their families to better manage themselves, their lifestyle and to come to the capacity to manage their expectations during the progression of the disease. He has found many of his patients face

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dementia waited at least a year to see a doctor because they thought their symptoms were simply “old age.” A diagnosis of dementia is hard to hear, but there is help. Connect with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. throughout the progression of the disease for information, education and support services. Resources and materials such as 10 Warning Signs of Dementia, a checklist for preparing for your doctor’s visit and Principles for a Digniﬁed Diagnosis, can all be found at the Society’s website www.alzheimerbc. org or by visiting the Nanaimo Resource Centre at 200 – 1585 Bowen Road (Phone: 250-734-4170).

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• 45% saw symptoms of dementia 3 to more than 5 years before seeking a diagnosis; • 57% of caregivers, family members or friends were reluctant to seek diagnosis because they thought(i) symptoms were part of normal aging, (ii) didn’t want to talk about it with anybody, (iii) didn’t want to see their doctor, (iv) didn’t think anything could be done about it anyway. • 42% of caregivers saw a doctor because symptoms became obvious to family and friends and were affecting day-to-day life. • 58% of responders indicated family caregivers initiated the doctor visit for a diagnosis.

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Centre of controversy

fficials broke ground on the proposed health centre serving all of District 69 on Wednesday. It was a nice photo op for all involved. Where the ground breaking experience should have taken place, is in communication with the public. With little to no public notice (even THE NEWS was only officially told about the event a couple of hours beforehand — and this was through MLA Ron Cantelon’s office, not the Vancouver Island Health Authority), the ground breaking was held. This is supposed to be a moment of success — the community is a step closer to getting a new health care facility. Yet, this ceremony was done very quietly, despite the fact that there had to be plenty of pre-planning in arranging for local politicians and other people to be there. Heck, they had to ship in dirt to dig, that must have taken some time to arrange. Maybe, just maybe, someone could have said something a little earlier. The opportunity was there. Yes, the media were there, and through us the community at large is informed. However, the health centre project is not without controversy and critics, partisan politics notwithstanding. Those folks are now asking us what the deal is with the lack of public notice of this staged event. A growing assumption exists that VIHA does not want to face their critics and are pushing the project forward without any further public input. We tend to agree. This, in the end, is a good project for the area and a strong point from which to build. To ensure people support it in that way, proponents have to let them know they are being heard, understood and that there’s room for change when necessary. Right now, people with serious concerns about what we’re getting in a health centre don’t feel they’ve received any of that. — editorial by Steven Heywood

When you’re leading a mob, know where you’re going

t must be pretty uncomfortable for a lot of you out there right now, being branded as radicals by none other than the prime minister himself because of your opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline. It certainly is for me. I haven’t had to wear that tag since 1989, when I got into a pissing match with the neo-Nazis in Vancouver and, after they torched the Green Party office and sent me a death threat. The newspaper report ended rather gallantly with “despite the fire and the death threats, Horner vows to press on.” It should have said “vows to press north,” because I hightailed it out of town to my first newspaper job in Fort St. James within days. But yeah, like many of you, I oppose the pipeline project, not 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.

Horner’s Corner

only because I value this beautiful coast but because the expansion of the toxic goo-sand extraction it will create is the exact opposite of the way we should be going if we plan to have more than one or two more generations as a species. So after so many years, I reluctantly find myself defined once again as one of you radicals. Don’t be too alarmed though. Being a radical doesn’t have to be intimidating, as long as you keep a few simple rules in mind. Perhaps a couple of my own experiences might prove instructive. The first of these took place on the steps of the Vancouver

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Art Gallery in the mid-‘80s, with a big crowd of protesters expressing their opposition to uranium mining in B.C. Caught up in the excitement of the moment, I grabbed By Neil the bullhorn and Horner began to whip up the crowd. “Two! Four! Six! Eight!” I bellowed. “Uh …” In the awkward silence that followed, a lone voice floated up from the crowd. “Nice chant buddy!” So, grasshoppers, lesson one: If you’re going to lead a mob in a chant, try to remember the words. Lesson two takes place outside a fancy hotel in downtown Vancouver.

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The year was 1985 and my crew were taking part in a demonstration against an event promoting the arms trade. Two of our people managed to get inside the hotel through a side door. They were immediately swarmed by security and, after going limp, were dragged into an elevator and from there to the police van. The rest of us saw what was happening and began sitting down in front of the meat wagon. The third time I was removed, a cop put me in a choke hold, lifted me up bodily and slammed me onto the hood of a car. “Stay there!” he roared. When the vehicle left, I was incensed. I was going to make a complaint! That was police brutality!

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I made all this clear to the media and they tagged along as I led a march to the downtown cop shop. Thing is, I had never actually been to the police station because, well, I was really a pretty law-abiding fellow and had never had to. As we streamed across one street and continued up the block, one of the cameramen raced up to me. “Uh … the police station is back there!” he said, pointing down the street we’d just crossed. “Where are you going?” It’s actually a lot harder to turn a mob around than you might think and the milling and confusion certainly made for lousy TV. So lesson two: If you’re going to lead a mob, know where you’re going. news@pqbnews.com

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LETTERS Lack of respect shown at hearings Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney comments on the pipeline review currently taking place by the Joint Review Panel reflects the current federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disregard for conducting a thorough review. There is a reason why 4,500 people have lined up to present. The environmental assessment being currently conducted needs to be broad and include the physical environment as well as other environments such as health, social and climate change as well as economic interests. Assessment by the panel should weigh the full benefits against the full costs in all assessment areas. The panel has the power â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hopefully â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to direct Enbridge to provide assurances for deficiencies before the project can progress. The attempts to marginalize environmental groups by stating they are funded by international monies is not any different than the funding of multi-national corporations by international monies. I believe 10 per cent is a figure used for environmental groups, and corporations receive about 40 per cent of international monies. The oil industry is so large and complex that international funding on both sides is justified due to economic and environmental ramifications. The first week of hearings have shown a lack of respect for First Nations decision making authority since there are many issue relating to aboriginal title and rights that need discussion.

Chris Lemphers Qualicum Beach

Not happy with health centre plan I was disappointed to read in the paper (THE NEWS, Jan. 24) that Qualicum Beach council made a unanimous decision to endorse the proposed walk-in clinic in response to a VIHA cheerleader. I had hoped, in getting informed on matters of importance to the community, that members might have read some or all of the four studies that have been done on

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MP is true to form

anaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney (THE NEWS, Jan. 24) bemoans his governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;legitimate concerns about foreign â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly American â&#x20AC;&#x201D; foundations fundingâ&#x20AC;? activities up here ... to â&#x20AC;&#x153;advance certain objectives that may not be in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests.â&#x20AC;? This is double-talk, as a great many Canadian companies have been owned for decades by foreign investors. Canada in turn owns many industrial and resource-based companies throughout the world, in some places being the main foreign investor. So Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal governments for a long time have supported and practiced economic globalization, but they use the ruse of nationalist PR to distract from the corporatist nature of their political policies. And now, despite all of the scientific evidence at hand, and mounting exponentially every day, the global environmental consequences of global economic mismanagement are being condemned by Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current federal government as â&#x20AC;&#x153;radicalâ&#x20AC;? concerns. The Canadian Conservatives, apeing the US Neo-Cons, are doing their best to brand climate change a pseudo-science. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a kind of desperation, if not downright dishonesty, in this attitude. And I guess thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a kind of symmetry in the fact that Mr. Lunneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original profession was long regarded (and still is by many) as a pseudo-science. All things considered, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously qualified for his current job.

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the issue. These are available in the archives at the Qualicum Beach Museum for politicians or residents to read. Just yesterday, one of our residents needed to travel to the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to have a new cast made for her fractured arm. This required 100 kilometres of travel, three hours of time and costly and uncertain parking upon arrival. A local community hospital could provide casts. We will only have our health care needs met when â&#x20AC;&#x153;he that pays the piper calls the tuneâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ,just as Comox and Campbell River did. I urge readers who agree to phone their council members and step out of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;silent majorityâ&#x20AC;? habits.

Arthur Skipsey Qualicum Beach

Surely we can do better than this I have been trying to follow the planning for the proposed emergency medical centre for the Oceanside region, which I would regard as the geographical location encompassing the area between Nanoose Bay and Qualicum Bay along the Strait of Georgia. In order to familiarize myself with this proposal, I went on the internet to research VIHA and what the commitment of this organization is to Vancouver Island. I was appalled to find that there is no listing under hospitals or residential care for either Parksville or Qualicum Beach. There is however a listing under public health units for Parksville at 249 W Hirst Ave., but none for Qualicum Beach. Checking further I found that

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Crofton has Lady Minto/Gulf Islands Hospital with 24/7 emergency care, 19 acute care beds and 1 Palliative care suite. This may be a result of the millâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to the area as well as covering Salt Spring Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements although the Saanich Peninsula Hospital may be almost as accessible for that island. It seems to me that we in this area should rate 24/7, physician or at least intern, emergency care and at least eight acute care beds. As it is, from the information I have been able to glean from the news media and VIHA themselves, we are not getting any more or better services than we have had since VIHA was formed in 2001. I understand that the VIHA budget for 2012 is $1,800,000,000. In my opinion, in looking at that budget there must be enough money available to provide us with better services than we already have and this whole process should be put on hold until the planning includes services that mean something. If doctors need offices I believe there are plenty of vacancies in both locations to accommodate them.

Richard A. Young Parksville

Water and air are pretty important Several years ago I went after our local MLA Ron Cantelon on the provincial policy of burning logging slash in the fall in the area around Oceanside. The particulate level is very hazardous the health of seniors. Unfortunately, the constituent office could not get past the carbon offset and that the smoke made no difference to emitting carbon into the atmosphere. My point was particulates, but it went nowhere. All slash and burn piles should be chipped as fertilizer for the forest floor or composted for development. Go to the Okanagan Valley in the cold of winter and see how wood burning affects air quality. Thumbs up to a great initiative that will be remembered always in the future as one of the best positive moves in the last decade. Remember water and air keep us alive.

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EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Sibling Registration Only: Jan. 30 – Feb. 10, 2012 • 8:30 am – 3:00 pm 1. Registration for students wishing to attend Early French Immersion Kindergarten who already have a sibling in the program and who become five years old on or before December 31, 2012 will commence Monday, January 30, and continue until Friday, February 10, 2012 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. According to Board Policy #5076 these students will be given preferential placement so long as they are registered on or before February 10, 2012. Parents are advised that they must bring their child’s Birth Certificate as registration cannot occur without it. The school will request to see your child’s Medical Care Card and Record of Immunization as well as proof of residency (eg: local utility bill). 2. Students who become five years old on or before December 31, 2012 who wish to register for the Early Immersion Program but do not have a sibling already in the program, will have the opportunity to register commencing Monday, February 13, 2012 at Parksville Elementary School, 330 Craig Street, Parksville. Please register at Parksville Elementary School. For further information please contact Ms. Mary Beil at 250-248-5778

ignitaries gathered at the Canadian Coast Guard base in Victoria Thursday to celebrate 50 years of saving those in trouble at sea. Included in the list of dignitaries was Randy Kamp, the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, who cut the cake to kick off the festivities. Although the Canadian Coast Guard has been a symbol of rescue at sea since 1962, its origins go back as far as the 1700s, when the first lifeboats and lighthouses were established on the east coast. Patrol vessels on the Great Lakes and the eastern seaboard at that time were owned by various governments that preceded Confederation. The official Canadian Coast Guard was created on Jan. 26, 1962, when the Honourable Leon Balcer, Minister of Transport, announced that the Department of Transport fleet of ships would in future be referred to as the Canadian Coast Guard. • Travellers heading for some of the smaller crossings on BC Ferries found themselves cooling their heels this week after strong

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winds and heavy seas forced the cancelation of several sailings. • Think you’ve seen the latest thing in boat technology? Chances are you haven’t, thanks to a new technology from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that sees ships blow bubbles out of tiny holes in the hull to lubricate the ship’s passage through the water. The reduced drag on the hull can save significant dollars on fuel costs, sparking agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland to order three of the ships, which are scheduled to be completed by 2014.

Work continues on the improvements to French Creek Harbour, with this pile driver pounding in posts which will form anchor points for the facility. NEIL HORNER PHOTO

• As any Oceanside resident can tell you, there is no shortage of freighters plying the waters these days. In fact, there appears to be too many of them for the business available, says an article in the New York Times. A glut of ships has meant the cost of a large freighter has plunged from $15,000 per day to as little as $6,000 per day. Because of this, the Baltic Dry Index, which sets bulk freighter rates around the world, has lost more than half of its value since the start of January. news@pqbnews.com

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Visiting the ghosts of Hiroshima Qualicum Beach resident Shino Yoneda took her children — and hundreds of paper cranes — to Japan in December. THE NEWS has followed her effort to pay respects to the victims of atom bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War. This is her account of that visit.

unshine reflecting on flowing rivers, a lot of bridges, street cars and warm-hearted people. These words come up when I recall Hiroshima. We arrived at Hiroshima station in the early afternoon on Dec. 25. After dropping our luggage off at our hotel, we hurried to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum where two volunteers welcomed us for a tour of the museum and peace park. Inside the museum was comfortably dim, spacious and welcoming. It was very difficult to imagine that the atom bomb was dropped and burnt everything there. I was surprised and also glad to see so many people, young and old, Japanese and non-Japanese were there with a sort of respect and dignity. What happened on August 6, 1945 in Hiroshima and how it had been planned were explained and displayed well. We could also get some information on Nagasaki. Some copies of letters caught my eye — letters of protest against nuclear device tests. These started in 1946 and the mayor of Hiroshima City has been sending protesting letters to the countries every time a

Next we visited Atomic Bomb Dome and Children’s Peace monument — a girl holding a big paper crane over her head — which was inspired by Sadako. Since it was getting dark, we hurried to other important places to visit. There were many other monuments in the park for the people who had to die — not only Japanese but a lot of people from abroad. We came to a big mound built where a temple used to be before the bomb explosion. The remains of 70,000 unidentified people were originally buried there. When they identify people, their bones have been returned to the families and relatives they belonged to and even to this day, 66 years later, the identification work has continued. Our heart sank with deep sorrow and we could not stop praying for them when we saw this. We headed to Children’s Peace Monument again to dedicate our cranes the next morning. It was a beautiful day. A booth was set to hang cranes from all over the world. We prayed for the children and people who could not fulfill their lives and hung the cranes there at the bottom of Children’s Peace Monument. Our visit to Hiroshima was one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We all felt the importance of peace — to be brave, not to fight, to be patient and to seek peaceful solutions whenever we face conflict. And these are our new year’s resolutions. — by Shino Yoneda

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Qualicum Beach resident Shino Yoneda took her children, Masato and Misaki Wilson, to Hiroshima, Japan to take paper cranes to the Children’s Peace Park. nuclear device is tested. The three latest ones were sent to Mr. Obama after the tests in the U.S. last year. There was a corner to introduce Sadako Sasaki whose story inspired us to fold 1,000 paper cranes with a lot of help from our community. She was exposed to the atomic bomb when she was two and developed leukemia when she was 10. She set a goal to fold 1,000 cranes with the hope to be stronger by the time she got there. She died of cancer

when she was 12, before she reached the goal. There was an exhibition of some small cranes Sadako folded. After a tour of Peace Memorial Museum, we walked around Peace Park. First we visited the tree which survived from the atomic bomb. This has been a symbol of life. After the bomb, it was said no living creature could live there for the next 75 years, but to their surprise, this tree was not killed and a came to life within a year.

History of TOSH in Qualicum Beach is on tap By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A monthly museum society business meeting may not seem like a high point of excitement in the day, but it is if it includes an attack by a swarm of man-eating killer ants, says Netanja Waddell. The manager of the Qualicum Beach Museum said the showing of the

film Ants at their Jan. 3 meeting drew 50 people turning out to see a younger Graham Beard battle the ravenous insects at the old Qualicum College Inn. “We had a full house and people really enjoyed it,” Waddell said. “The acting may not have been of the highest calibre, but it was hilarious and it was so wonderful to see Qualicum Beach and the College Inn, where it was mostly filmed.”

With this success in mind, Waddell has booked TOSH executive director Corinne James to speak at their next meeting, slated for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. “She will talk about the history of TOSH in the community,” Waddell said. The meeting is open to the public at no charge.

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It is Scottish tradition to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns and on January 25 the official birthday of Scotland’s most celebrated poet, there were many glasses of scotch raised to the man whose ode to the haggis has been immortalized in verse. There was a full house of Scottsmen and the Scottish at heart for the Robbie Burns Supper at the Fairwinds Clubhouse restaurant in Nanoose Bay Wednesday night. Charles Stephen, food and beverage nanager at Fairwinds said they had 121 guests for their seventh annual Robbie Burns Supper. The highlight of the night, the haggis was piped in by Josh Deilman and toasted with great enthusiasm by John Beaton. The pudding of all puddings, the haggis is made from sheep’s

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the disabled owner, regardless of financing difficulties. Review your agreement to see if these issues are properly dealt with and adequately funded with disability and/or critical illness insurance. For more information or for specific advice related to this topic please feel free to call or email. Jim Grant, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd (RJL). This article is for information only. Securities are offered through Raymond James Ltd., member CIPF. Insurance and estate planning offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., not member CIPF. We are not tax advisors and we recommend that clients seek independent advice from a professional advisor on tax-related matters. For more information feel free to call Jim at 250-594-1100, or email at jim.grant@ raymondjames.ca. and/or visit www.jimgrant.ca.

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Jan.

BIG COOMBS DANCE 4U

Christopher Walken, 7pm Eaglecrest Golf Course Tickets $6 Doors open at 5:30pm sharp

Sat. Activities

Cruze Control, 7pm Adults only Cash bar and snacks Tickets: $20 Cranky Dog, Back Road Java, Shoe Inn, general store. 2595 Alberni Hwy.

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Fourth annual party Three bands Riding Fool Hostel; The Pamela Tessman Trio, Helen Austin and the Luke Blu Guthrie Band Tickets: $10 Island Alpine Guides 250-400-2870, Cumberland

VANCOUVER ISLAND SYMPHONY Heroes Forever Tribute to our local heroes 7:30pm, The Port theatre

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Lazy Mike and The Rockin’ Recliners

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ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS

1pm & 4pm, Tickets $12 Parksville Community Centre

12 noon, Bradley Centre, Luncheon Members and guests

RAKISH ANGLES

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WINTER CARNIVAL ON ICE

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Jan.

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AN EXHIBITION OF FABRIC ARTS

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DANCE TO TIMBERLINE

Free, live Classic Country & Rock’n Roll. Every Wednesday, 7:30 -10:30 pm Parksville Legion, 146 West Hirst St., Parksville. All adults welcome! Activities

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7-8pm, free seminar series. Topics range from biology to geology and include wildlife management, computer science, ﬁsh biology, cancer and infectious diseases. Presentations will run Wednesdays from January 11 - April 4 (excluding February 22) Education Building (Building 356) Room 109., Vancouver Island University,900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo

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Beginner classes begin Feb. 1 11-12pm 250-240-3387

THE HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB

Thurs.

2pm - St. Columba Church hall 250-248-2670

Feb.

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DANCE TO OLD TIME FIDDLERS

PQ SHRINE CLUB Meets 7:30pm Concord Masonic hall 136 Memorial Ave., PV Wear your fez.

7:30-10pm Rotary House Variety of dances

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YOUTH DROP-IN GAMES & SPORTS NIGHT

Paciﬁc Opera Victoria 7pm Free Event, but you must reserve your seats

11-18 yrs - 6:30-8:30pm Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs Fairground 250-248-8515

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The week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2012 ARIES Mars, your ruler, is turning retrograde, so you should perhaps slow down a bit. Even an Aries has limits. TAURUS This Year of the Dragon holds much good fortune for you! You’ll see it by June. GEMINI You have to own up to something embarrassing, but people are in a generous mood and will forgive you. CANCER Go out, have a good time and meet as many interesting and inﬂuential new people as you possibly can. LEO Something will catch your eye and you won’t be happy until you have it. Can you afford it? VIRGO There are many new opportunities coming your way. Don’t take good fortune for granted.

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LIBRA Stop trying so hard; take more breaks. Others have no right to expect you to be busy all the time. SCORPIO Someone you meet may seem a bit boring, get to know them — you’ll ﬁnd you have a lot in common. SAGITTARIUS Whatever challenges you are faced with at the moment, you have no intention of letting them overwhelm you. CAPRICORN It’s a good time to make a major electronic purchase, like a new computer. AQUARIUS Don’t be critical of other people. They’re only human – make allowances for that fact. PISCES Seek out that difﬁcult person and ask them out to lunch. The results could surprise you.

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COX, Vera Cox (Scurry) Nee: Quick April 8, 1919 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 21, 2012

Vera passed away at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in Nanaimo, BC after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husbands Frederick Scurry (1942) and Llewellyn Cox (1974) and her grand-daughter Carol Walsh. Leaving to mourn are sons; Garry Cox (Linda and grandson Christopher) of Parksville, BC, Larry Scurry (Beverly) of Frankford, ON, George Scurry (Alma) of Trenton, ON, daughter Louise Walsh of Calgary, AB, one sister, Minnie Edwards of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NFLD, 10 grandchildren and numerous great and great-greatgrandchildren. Also leaving to mourn is a large circle of friends in Newfoundland, Ontario and British Columbia, her well-loved friend, Adele from Austria, and special friends at the Anglican Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund, Parksville, BC. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Goulds, Newfoundland. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Veraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to a charity of your choice. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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Dec. 24, 1926 - Jan.14, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Zbitnew at age 85 in the Palliative Care Unit of Nanaimo Regional Hospital. Joe was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, son of Wasil (Bill) and Dora (Surkan) Zbitnew. He was the eldest of six children; Claudia [Kelowna] , Ozzie, Wallis [Regina], Lu (Ed) [Edmonton], and Larry (Carol) [Edmonton]. Joe is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Josie; son Gregory and daughter Linda Sundevic; grandchildren, Jaman Lloyd-Zbitnew [Vancouver], Chad Sundevic and Nathan (Kristen) Sundevic [Thompson, Manitoba], and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Ozzie. Joe began teaching at age 16 in Chernovitz School in Saskatchewan, a one-room school where his father had earlier taught. He had 52 students in grades 1 through 9, many older than he was. He met Josie (Dreveny) when he substituted at Heatherbank, the country school she attended. They met again years later when she was teaching at May School near her hometown of Margo, Saskatchewan. They married, and their life together was a true love story that lasted 57 years. They went to live in Broadacres, a small town in Southern Saskatchewan, where Joe was Principal/ teacher of a three- room school. Josie taught grades 1 to 4. They moved to Milden, Saskatchewan where Joe became Principal of the High School. Their son Gregory was born in Milden. The young family next moved to London, Ontario where Joe taught at London South Collegiate and their daughter Linda was born. In Timmins, a Northern Ontario mining town, Joe was Head of the History Department at Timmins High School. To be closer to parents and relatives, the family returned to Saskatchewan in 1965, where Joe became the Assistant Superintendent of Schools with the Wadena School Unit. Each move was a promotion and a new adventure for the family. In 1969 Joe moved to Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, where he became the Area School Superintendent with Frontier School Division. In 1973 the ofďŹ ce moved to Thompson, Manitoba to be more accessible to the Northern schools he supervised. Joe loved the spectacular scenery and the wonderful people of the north. He traveled to remote schools by plane, train, snowmobile and boat. He achieved his desire to build high schools in Northern communities so the children would not have to leave their home and families to further their education. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nal position was Chief Executive OfďŹ cer of Northern Lights School Division based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he retired in 1985. When winters became difďŹ cult for Joe and Josie they moved to beautiful Qualicum Beach, BC, where they have enjoyed the past 22 years. Wherever the family moved, Joe was always active in community associations, Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, church, sporting events and politics. Joe was known for the humour he added to his public speaking engagements. He maintained his Ukranian heritage, and always cheered for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Joe and Josie traveled every summer with their family throughout all of Canada and the United States. Later, when the children had left home, they journeyed to Mexico, Jamaica, Hawaii, Cuba, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, then ďŹ nally throughout Europe and to the Czech Republic, the birthplace of Josieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents. A man with a kind and thoughtful nature, Joe was always a good listener. He had the natural ability to tell a joke that brought smiles and laughter and put people at ease in any situation. Known among his collegues and friends as a man with steadfast principles, Joe was well liked and respected by school boards, teachers, students and community organizers. He took the time to get to know the local people wherever he went and had an amazing memory for the names of the students he taught and people he met over the years. The family sincerely thanks the medical staff; Dr. Marback, Dr. David Sims, nurses, and Hospice Volunteers in Palliative Care for their kind and compassionate care given Joe during his brief stay. Also special thanks to Dr. Deutscher for his dedicated care over the past year. Joe passed away peacefully and serenely with Josie, Gregory and Linda by his side. Those interested in making a donation to the Palliative Care Unit in Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory are thanked for doing so. A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Celebration of Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be held February 18th at 2:00pm at Yates Funeral Services, 1000 Allsbrook Rd., Parksville, BC. Come and share your memories. A family â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Celebration of Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; & Interment will by held in Kelowna, BC in the spring.

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CKC Reg. Male Black Miniature Poodle puppies for sale. Ready to go to a good home. All puppies have been vet checked and have their shots. $1200.00 which includes the cost of neutering. For more information please call 250723-8256 after 5 PM.

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

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE - Sat and Sun, Jan 28 & 29 Rain or shine Moving gotta SELL! Quality woodworking tools - tablesaw, industrial drill press, dust collect system, wired work bench, great layup table, lots of hand tools, clamps PLUS local and exotic hardwoods Plus household stuffleather couch, kitchen things All quality Items- don’t miss this. No Early Birds. 9:am -3:pm 1009 Eaglecrest drive,Qualicum Beach, B.C MOVING SALE- 3991 Gladys Rd, Bowser, BC, Sat, Jan 28, 9am-2pm. Give away prices! MOVING SALE. Everything must go! Cheap! Friday & Sat., Jan 27 & 28. 11am-4pm. 317 McVickers, Parksville. QUALICUM: 171 First Ave., Sat. & Sun., Jan. 28th, 29th, 9-3pm. Moving, ﬁnal sale. 6’ bar & 3 stools, large wall unit, double bed, tables, chairs, wool and tons of other stuff.

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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED GUNS WANTED, “FAIR” Wholesale prices paid. Call (250)468-7533. LOOKING FOR a quality Salal source. Phone for details (604)483-9263.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 50+ Lovely one bedroom patio home in Parksville. Multiple upgrades. New paint, laminate ﬂoor, walk-in shower, 3 appliances. Meals optional. Small pet allowed. 250-334-7748

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SPORTS Swim club has impressive showing at VIRs Ravensong Aquatic Centre Breakers pick up medals and a top ﬁnish amongst some of the Island’s bigger clubs

“Man oh man ... what a meet,” he marvelled, and you could tell straightaway he was some impressed. RAC Breakers’ longtime head coach John Campbell and his swimmers are back home from the 2012 VIR Short Course Championships and basking in the glow of some spectacular swims. “Spectacular,” Campbell confirmed. Played out at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Jan. 12-22 the big annual showcase for the top swimmers on the rock is also a springboard to bigger meets. There were nine Island teams in the mix. One of the teams, Island Swimming, is an association comprised of Victoria’s three large teams — the Tyees, the Coho, and VASC (Victoria Amateur Swim Club) — and was 91 swimmers strong. The other Victoria team, PCS (Pacific Coast Swimming), fielded 44 swimmers. “We had 20, and we were the highest scoring team outside of Victoria,” said Campbell. “Just a fantastic meet. Remember we only have 40 kids now, so for us to score above other bigger teams, I mean we were two places ahead of Nanaimo; they have over 250 kids registered on their team and they ended up fourth.” That the little club that can from Qualicum Beach did it again is great, but the most important thing he said, “is that we continue to move kids on to the next level, and I think one of the best examples is Maran Kokoszka.” Maran, who just turned 15, qualified for Olympic Trials (which doubles as the Senior Nationals), in the 200 Backstroke with a new club record of 2:14.81. “She finished first easily, by like 20 meters ahead of the rest of the pack,” her coach chuckled, then explained how at the

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Leading the charge for the RAC Breakers at the recent VIRs were Sophie Lorette, front, and teammates, back from left, Laura Romkes, Nikki Biro, and Maran Kokoszka. Age Group nationals back in July, Maran just missed the qualifying standard when she won a silver medal in that event. “It was great, and especially since the short course standard is so tough compared to the long course standard,” he said, explaining Maran had to lop a full eight seconds off her summer time to make the short course standard, “which is quite a bit in a 200 meter race.” In this, one of the interesting subplots to the sport, Campbell explained the Standard Times are set by Swim Canada. The long course standard time for the 200 Fly for example is 2:22, and the short course standard four-seconds faster at 2:18. The LC standard time for the 200 Back on the other hand is 2:22, and the SC standard time for the 200 Back is 2:15, “which is quite a spread. I thought at first it was a mistake so I called Swim Canada and they said they

based it on their short course results from last year so ...” At the end of the day, Maran got it done. “And I think it’s a great example of where you set a mark, and the kids will rise to the occasion.” “We were screaming and yelling, and the funny thing was that winning it was secondary, that was not the issue, we were all jumping up and down because we knew she’d made it but she hadn’t seen the time yet ... she was thrilled.” This is Maran’s sixth season with the club and it was her first senior national time. The record she broke was her own, previously held by Breaker standout Jessica Aspinall, now at at Western Kentucky University. Maran broke Aspinall’s longtime record at the Christmas Cracker swim meet back in December at Commonwealth Place.

Maran joins fellow Breaker standout Laura Romkes who qualified for the Olympic Trials at Age Group Championships in Montreal last July with a silver medal swim in the 200 Fly. The Olympic Trials will be held in the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics pool April 1-5. Nikki Biro was on full boil in Nanaimo as she parlayed three personal best times into three gold medals and three qualifying times for the Western Canadians. Campbell said Nikki went into the meet dialled in on qualifying for the Western Canadians in the 100 Free event, the last scheduled event at the VIRs. Biro opened day one winning gold and qualifying for the Westerns in the 50 Free with a personal best time of 28.05. The next day, Saturday, in the 100 Fly “in another event not even on her radar,” she wins and qualifies for the Westerns with a

PBT of 1:07.86. In the final event of the third and final day she finished first in the 100 Free and qualified for the Westerns with a PBT of 1:00.5. “Again we were thrilled, but I always knew she could do it,” said her coach. While it’s not the first time one of his swimmers has touched the wall for three gold medals at the VIRs, he said it’s rare for a swimmer to meet three new time standards. “It’s very rare ... it’s outstanding is what it is. She has come so far in such a short period of time.” Not lost in the shuffle by any stretch was the stellar showing of little spark-plug Sophie Lorette, nine, from Nanoose Bay, who turned in her very first AAA time with a swim of 6:09.37 in the 400 Free to earn her club’s traditional white cap. “Those are the top three performers in terms of breaking new ground, but honestly, (assistant coach Gary Chueng) and I did a breakdown for points per swimmer based on the numbers of each club, and we had the most, which is an indication of the high standards of our program.” “Very proud ... I think one of the benefits of having a team is that as a coach you’re able to not let things slide,” said Campbell, adding, “a lot of the larger teams, the coaches never really get a chance to know their kids ... there are so many kids in the water at on time, too many things get missed.” NEXT UP: The Breakers’ will be sending four girls — Nikki, Maran, Laura and Richelle Bruyckere, 14, — to the 2012 Speedo Western Canadian Short Course Championships in Winnipeg Feb. 15-19. After that, the first week of March, the Breakers will be sending around 14 swimmers to the Provincial Short Course championships in Surrey. The Olympic Trials go the first week of April.

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Nine games left for Gens By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS A break in the scheduling meant some quality practice time for Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals this week as they gear up for the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) playoffs, and on Tuesday they picked up two points for that game against the Peninsula Panthers that was called after the Zamboni ate the ice. VIJHL president Greg Batters said after much debate it was agreed the Generals, who were leading that Dec. 17 game 4-2 after two periods (on the strength of their best period of the season), would be awarded two points and the Panthers one, exactly as if Oceanside won in OT. “What we tried to do originally was see if we could get ice time at either one of those facilities to finish the 3rd, or to do 10-shooter shoot-out to decide it (but) we just couldn’t get the ice time for it.

“We tried to shortening the warm up and skipping the ice clean at the third just to get a window to finish that period and it just wasn’t going to work. We tried to come up with some creative solutions but nothing worked so we that’s what we settled on.” Batters said it was Generals’ GM and head coach Dave Johnston who suggested the compromise. “It was a tough one because were doing our playoff structure based on the league standings, not North and South so it could have implications.” In almost every sport, if a game is called for any reason past the half way point then whoever is leading is declared the winner. “It was much discussed and it was agreed upon; not everybody was happy with it, but it was agreed on nonetheless which shows the collectiveness of the group (of GMs) which is great.” While the VIJHL does not at present have any rules in

place, Batters said it’s on their radar, “but we have other fish to fry in terms of new rules; the fact is we have other business to take care of before we worry about something that happens once every 10 years.” Johnston said the four ice sessions they got in this week will help the cause. “A good hard week of practices really getting the guys ready for our short stretch before playoffs.” The Generals have nine regular season games remaining — four at home and five on the road. “Our focus as a team is first place in the North,” said Johnston, whose team is five points back of Comox with a game in hand, “so we’re going to have to put together a good solid winning streak.” GAME ON The 16-16-2 Generals have only one game this week, that art home against the 12-21-1 Campbell River Storm on Saturday. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

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Under 12 Buccaneers set to return to the lacrosse ﬁeld By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS The boys of field lacrosse return to action this weekend for their respective playoffs, and both teams are chomping at the proverbial bit. The U12 Buccaneers are down-Island on Saturday for their two-game Tier 2 semi-final set against Vic Field 2. “Two pretty evenly matched

teams now that our Oceanside team has picked up four players from Campbell River, so that should be good competition,” Bucs’ field boss Tim Clermont said. On Sunday, the Bucs go up against Vic Field 2 on the new turf fields at Beban Park in Nanaimo for a semifinal showdown. Games go at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. “It should be good, we’re

looking forward to getin’ on the turf.” The U14 Bucs were 8-0 in league play and ran the table against their Tier 2 Island counterparts this year. On Sunday they take to the field against fourth seed Vic 2. “We should definitely do well against them,” said Clermont, adding his squad needs games to shake some of the rust off (their last game was back on Nov. 30)

and get ready for the one-game, winner-take-all Island final (to be played at UVic turf fields the following Saturday against either Mid Island or Pac Rim), “which will be a pretty competitive game to see who gets the Island banner. “We have been chomping,” Clermont confirmed with a laugh when asked if the players have had enough time off. “It’s been a long wait and

we’re hoping these two against the fourth seed team will be a good tune-up for us as we continue or quest to be Island champs and to get to the provincials.” The game was originally scheduled for Springwood Park but the local field is in rough shape, due to recent snow and rain. Both playoffs will be decided by the total goals for and against at the end of the two games.

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The mid-Island Blackhawks had a lot to smile about last Sunday. Team co-founder and local standout Marissa Jordan (#19) is congratulated by a teammate after her ﬁrst goal of the game. The ‘Hawks thumped the Panthers from Port Alberni in Sr. Ladies exhibition hockey action.

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Seniors tap into creative side By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

ou are never too old to learn a new hobby. At least that is what a group of seniors who have been taking art lessons will tell you. Over the past year the emerging artists have been dabbling in all kinds of mediums expressing creativity that had not been tapped into before. Thanks to the Seniors Outreach Art Program (SOAP) several seniors in District 69 have been learning skills that have resulted in wonderful paintings and drawings. Their artwork is going to be exhibited in one of the galleries at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) in Parksville from January 31

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Feel like getting in touch with your inner detective? Tickets are still available for a murder mystery evening at the Beach Club Resort on January 28. The Rotary Club of Parksville AM is presenting the Pink Lace Diamond Murder Mystery. A 1940s theme depicting the bygone era of the hard-boiled detective genre will be the setting for the fundraiser. Murder is on the menu and guests are encouraged to dress in period costume as they attempt to flush out the unsub. Rotary spokesperson Sandy Herle said all funds raised from the event will stay in Parksville and a portion will be directed Jocelyn Worcestor. Is she toward programs designed to support one of the suspects? FILE PHOTO youth at risk and other worthwhile local Rotary projects. Tickets are $75 per person and only 120 are available. Murder as well as a scrumptious meal are on the menu as a devious plot is brewing in Parksville. It is up to the guests to figure out who is up to no good. While enjoying the dinner, attendees will find themselves immersed in clues and a few red herrings as they participate in a fun-filled evening of theatre and camaraderie with like-minded sleuths. Herle said the clues will be plentiful and the prize worth the hunt. She said whoever unmasks the diabolical perpetrator will win a one night stay at the Beach Club and if there is more than one person who unveil’s the real culprit there will be a draw for the prize. The Rotary Club of Parksville AM hopes it will become an annual fundraising event. Contact Herle at Close to You in Parksville at 250-248-3781 for tickets. The evening begins with cocktails at 6 followed by a scrumptious meal at 7 p.m.

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Hazel Glover of Parksville works on one of her paintings at the Parksville Seniors Centre. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO bicycle to class when her husband was not able to drive her. With her pants tucked into striped kneehigh socks, she was a colourful sight. What determination and spirit â&#x20AC;Ś this group is an inspiration.â&#x20AC;? Ulrich agreed it is gratifying to see the progress made by her eager elderly students and her instruction simply brought out what her pupils had in them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you are told how to do it then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a matter of mastering it. It is an eye opener for me to see that seniors can accomplish a lot in a relatively short time,â&#x20AC;? she stated. Margaret McGrath of Parksville is one of Ulrichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students who has grown by leaps

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intimidation there may be about being too old to learn something new. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope people will say wow â&#x20AC;Ś look at what they have done.â&#x20AC;? This is just one of the three unique exhibitions that will kick off the new MAC season. In the Joe Cunningham Ford Gallery there will be an exhibition of unique collage, mixed media, photography, and pop art by artist Fiona Dunnett and in the Nemeth Gallery, Nanaimo artist Donna Wilk will be displaying her art depicting Vancouver Island flora. A reception for the public will be held on Fri., Feb. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McMillan Arts Centre, at 133 McMillan Street in Parksville.

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Dancers from the Qualicum Beach School of Dance: Charlotte Telfer-Wan, Jenelle Grieve-Heringa, Emily Swann, Lily Addiscott, Lily Ries, Annika Norton, Simone Beausoleil and Ellen Munroe.

Dancers to take Odyssey By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

ome of Vancouver Island’s gifted dance students will be gathering next month at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo to showcase their talent as Dancestreams presents Dance Odyssey 2012. Shari Selva, owner of the Qualicum Beach School of Dance, said her students are excited to be participating in this year’s event which will include 13 dance groups from the Island. Selva said she is a fan of Dance Odyssey because students can perform on a world class stage without competing against each other and the young dancers look forward to it every year. “It is the only thing on the Island where all dance studios come together in non competitive format. I think it is really inspiring for everyone to sit and watch each other with no competitive element,” said Selva. Under the choreography of Charlotte Asplin, Selva’s students will be performing a modern stage number that they presented at their winter show in December at the Qualicum Beach

Civic Centre. Too Darn Hot is from the musical Kiss Me Kate and Selva said the students nailed it when they presented it last month and they are really looking forward to performing it once more because this time it will be on a professional stage and will be in front of a large audience at the Port Theatre. “It is pretty cool to dance there. Our performances are performed locally at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre … not at a professional dance stage. “It’s awesome because the Port Theatre has proper change rooms, make up lights and a huge stage.” The dance numbers being presented on that big stage will include everything from classical, ballet to tap, street dance and national. Pattie MacKenzie who has been the Artistic Director of Dancestreams since 1996 said it’s an exciting show with something for everyone and it will be a real treat for all dance fans. SEE

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“I have one student who is going on an exchange to Paris and she is moaning and groaning because she will miss it.” Dancers also have the opportunity to take part in master classes prior to the show with a guest artist. MacKenzie said that provides

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“The dancers participate in a workshop during the day which is a fabulous opportunity for the dancers to have experience with a different teacher,” stated Selva. Another thrill for the young dancers will be a performance of two dancers from Ballet BC.

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TIN

• • • •

Enjoy the privacy & beauty of this meticulously kept, sun drenched home Large white kitchen w/pantry, bright eating area, 2 bedrooms & den Spacious living room with gas ﬁreplace & custom mantle, storage shed Bathrm with soaker tub, engineered hardwood ﬂoors, heated crawl space • Artfully landscaped, fenced yard, lovely pergola and slate patio extension

606-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$324,900

• 2 bed, 540 sq. ft., furnished home on Horne Lake • Panoramic view overlooking the lake • 11000 sq. ft. gentle sloping lot, 62 ft. of lake frontage • Sleeps 5 people comfortably, separate RV hookup

1603 MARINE CIRCLE

$329,900

LIS

• Picture an English country garden set in a quiet rural neighborhood • This cute and cozy home beckons the gardener with its mature gardens • Kitchen with oak cabinets, newer vinyl windows, cozy woodstove • The back of the property has been rabbit and deer fenced • There is a detached workshop with storage on the upper ﬂoor

4544 MAPLE GUARD DRIVE

$359,900

• Enjoy peaceful tranquility, nature & privacy of this sun drenched rancher on 2.5 acres • 3 bedrooms, large bright kitchen, spacious eating area & living room with cozy ﬁreplace • The sliding door off the living room takes outside to the patio & very private back yard • There is even an 8’ x 15’ covered deck, a large greenhouse & a garden shed • Located in a cul de sac. Perfect blend of comfortable living, great location & affordable price

874 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$389,900

• The Beach Club is a prestigious landmark & coveted address in

• 4 bedroom 1900 sqft home has been exceptionally well built. • Bright kitchen w/skylight, formal living rm w/gas fireplace, master bedroom on main floor • Upstairs boasts a large bonus rm/guest room with kitchenette, large bedroom • Beautiful bathroom with sep. shower, jetted soaker tub, heated tile floor & skylight. • Double garage, private, fenced back yard w/many trees & raised garden beds

Parksville • Revel in luxury & enjoy resort-style living year round • 9-ft ceilings, wood ﬂooring, s/s appliances, granite counter tops, gas ﬁreplace • Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room & workout gym

547 NOOTKA ROAD

$394,900

$438,888

• Eaglecrest, 1993 sq. ft. 2 storey-main level entry home • Master bdrm on the main level w/ soaker tub & separate shower • Open ﬂoor plan, 3 bedroom & 3 bath, bright kitchen • Formal dining w/vaulted ceiling, gas ﬁreplace in lvngrm • Private, fully fenced back & side yards

• Family perfect 2140 sq.ft two storey home on a very private .29 acre lot • It features 3 bedrooms, a den, large dining room and 2 1/2 bathrooms • Large kitchen, family room with wood stove, formal lvg room w/rock ﬁreplace • New hardwood ﬂooring in lvg room, family room, & kitchen, vinyl windows & roof • Located in on a park like, mature, landscaped lot with lots of RV/boat parking

896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

1121 PINTAIL DRIVE

$489,000

619 BANKS AVENUE

$495,900

• • • • •

Completely renovated chalet style, 3 bedroom home on a quiet, private, treed lot. 1241 sq. ft. home has been lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrooms. New hardwood ﬂooring in the lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm. This home sits on a large 1/2 acre lot where the garden has been done organically. Lots of RV & boat parking. Across from the ocean, only a short walk to the waterfront.

756 LANCASTER PLACE

$449,000

• Immaculate Windward home w/new roof, recently repainted inside & out • New high efficiency natural gas furnace, pot lamps, 4’ crawl, BI vacuum, • Kitchen w/white cabinets, new st/st fridge, new washer & dryer, tile floors • Family room w/gas FP, vaulted ceiling, skylight, bedroom with walnut floors • Living & dining room with 3/4” beech floors, tiled entry w/skylight • Private, fenced back yard w/pebbled aggregate patio, shed & n/g BBQ outlet • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with an easy care yard, no grass anywhere

283 CRESCENT ROAD WEST

$525,000

• Bright cozy rancher w/upper bonus room located on Eaglecrest Golf Course. Could include Eaglecrest Club Membership & cart. • 2061 sq. ft, 3 large bdrms, formal living & dining room, family room • Master bdrm with bay window, ensuite with soaker tub & sep. shower • Door off the family room takes you outside to south facing covered patio • Lots of room for RV or boat parking. Close to sandy swimming beach

108 DENMAN DRIVE

$455,000

• 2700 sq. ft. home in Hermitage Park in Qualicum • New: kitchen, roof, ﬂoors, garage door, awning & some windows • Lower level: 2 bdrms, den, kitchen, living space, eating area, bath, laundry rm • Double garage, 200 amp, large 250 sq. ft. deck with ocean view, RV/boat parking

930 PRATT ROAD

$625,000

TIN

• Immaculate 3200 sq ft 2 storey 3 bdrm home • Bright kitchen, formal dining & living room • Double garage w/220 power, heat pump, security system • Huge deck overlooking Eaglecrest Golf Course • Bonus-lower one bdrm suite with laundry hookup

• Immaculate 5 bdrm, 3 bath home, ensuite w/soaker tub & shower • Bright kitchen with island & family room with gas ﬁreplace • Lovely open living room with high ceilings & gas ﬁreplace • Large private backyard with mature landscaping & 12 x 15 shed

• Enjoy sunsets & a view of the ocean, Lasqueti & Texada Islands • Charming, 1860 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl • Within easy walk to golf course, beach & downtown Qualicum • “great room” style living & family room overlooking fenced yard • RV parking, detached garage/workshop & a generous 72x145 lot

LIS

• Immaculate home on 15.45 acres with 3 mortgage helpers. • Mature forest, trails, fenced garden beds & landscaped • Main home has open concept, walk out basement & garage • Plus: A suite below main home, 768 sq. ft. mobile & sep. 2 storey home • Detached single garage, 2 carports & 2 large storage areas

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Richard

Sat. Jan. 28

OPEN HOUSE

Sun., Jan. 29 1- 3 pm

Team

Hosted by: Gloria Dafoe

309,900

10:00am - Noon

Saturday, January 28 from 1-3 pm

#8-132 Moilliet N. Street $120,750

563 Vine Drive, Parksville

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SAT. & SUN. 1-3

Any day, Anytime by Appointment 575 Vine Drive, Parksville

• 2 bedroom condo • Glassed in sunroom balcony

218-4th Avenue, Qualicum Beach

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Anchor Realty

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Team 503 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach

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In Attendance:

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250-752-3375

250-752-2466 113 West 2nd Ave,Qualicum Beach

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Sunday, January 29 from 1-3 pm

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459,000

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719,000

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7 Zengel Way, Parksville

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Royal LePage Parksville / Qualicum Beach Realty

$458,000 Lovely 3 bed/2 bath 1730 sq.ft. rancher. Fully landscaped and fully fenced backyard.

Anchor Realty

Susan Forrest

OPEN HOUSE

Richard

Sat. Jan. 28

Each Ofﬁce Independently Owned and Operated

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Susan Forrest

Royal LePage Parksville / Qualicum Beach Realty

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by Dan Chase 240-1872

In Attendance:

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Louise Roy

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FRIDAY, JAN. 27 • 1:00-4:00PM

LLED E C N A C SALE NG I D N E P Glenda Sweet in attendance

Every Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 3:00pm 333 Garrett Road

826 Field Cres., Parksville $ 379,900

• 5 bedroom family home • Walking distance to the beach and schools • Great location

SATURDAY, JAN. 28 • 1:00-3:00PM

SATURDAY, JAN. 28 • 11:00-12:30PM

Melissa MacNeill in attendance

688 Lowry’s Rd, French Creek $ 479,000 • Brand new Windward rancher • 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms • This home has all the bells & whistles

SUNDAY, JAN. 29 • 1:00-3:00PM

starting at $

499,900

• Open concept ﬂoor plans and double car garages • Exceptional ﬁnishing & craftsmanship throughout • 50 metres from the beach & steps away from walking trails

Price includes NET HST!

Melissa MacNeill in attendance

Glenda Sweet in attendance

262 Hickey Avenue, Parksville $ 289,900

568 Tournament Tour, Qualicum Beach $ 494,800

• Great family home • Best priced home in Parksville • Amazing lot

• Amazing mountain and ocean views • Walk to the beaches • Updated rancher with full basement

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OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY JANUARY 29 • 2:00-4:00PM 219 Hoylake Road East

Great New Year Price

$288,000

• 3 bed, 2 bath, 1008 sq. ft. rancher • In a great neighbourhood in Qualicum Village • Close to golﬁng, town and walking trails • Ready to move into, rent or hold as building lot

Free Market Evaluation Call for a professional evaluation.

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Dale

Rumming

Sun. January 29 • 12:00-2:00pm

Sun. January 29 • 2:15-4:15pm

815 Sunray Rd. Parksville

355,000

Unit 3-399 Wembley Rd • 2 bedrooms+den/ 2 ½ bathrooms

• 3 bedroom/2 bath rancher • waterside of hwy • upgrades done in 2005/2006 • quick possession possible

• townhome on crawlspace • 40+ age, pet allowed, 4 rentals allowed

345,000

• walk to shopping, short distance to golﬁng & ﬁshing

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e: AlanBlock@shaw.ca w: www.AlBlock.ca c: 250.228.7777 o: 250.248.4321

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778 ARBUTUS ST., QUALICUM BEACH

490 YAMBURY ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH $ 350,000

397,500

Hosted by

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• 1654 sq ft Rancher Backing onto Eaglecrest Fairway • Well Maintained with Great Potential. • Walk to the Beach

• 1936 sq ft Spacious Home • 4 Bedrooms 3 Baths • Close to Trails and Parks www.X-Team.ca Hosted by

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SATURDAY JANUARY 28 2:00 PM - 4:00PM

• Gorgeous Fairwinds Patio Home • Vaulted Ceilings, luxurious baths, 55+ • Great Patio, courtyard, and Private Fenced Yard

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SATURDAY JANUARY 28 1:00 PM - 3:00PM #24-885 BERWICK ROAD S., $ 319,000

32-2655 ANDOVER ROAD, FAIRWINDS, NANOOSE BAY $

KIRK WALPER

337,000

• Spacious 2 bedroom, 1372 sq. ft. townhouse • Easy walk to Village Centre, library, park & pool • Private south exposed backyard with covered patio area Hosted by

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• Overlooking the 1ST Fairway with spectacular views of Mt. Arrowsmith • 3600 square feet split level custom built home • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bright open ﬂoor plan • Front and rear decks plus rear patio • Immediate possession available

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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: 1-800-694-0357

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262 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach $699,000

886 Royal Dornoch Drive, Eaglecrest $429,000 • Located on quiet street with good ocean views • Large paved RV parking area • One block to Eaglecrest Golf Course

West Coast Building Lots Starting at $179,000

• 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!

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

OPEN HOUSE

Friday January 27, 1-4pm NG TI IS

1570 Juan De Fuca Blvd., French Creek $339,900 • New kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Large fully fenced yard with plenty of RV parking • Wired, detached workshop - heated and insulated

• 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!

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

T IS

359 Hackberry Place, Parksville $399,900

Rupert Road, Qualicum Beach $999,000

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607 Banks Ave West, Parksville $389,000

D L O S

Ocean View Building Lot, Parksville $199,900

• 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, over 2000 sqft • Separate family and living room • RV parking, fully fenced with in ground sprinkler system

585 Forsyth Avenue, Parksville $289,900

• On desirable Gaetjen Street in Parksville • Over 7160 square feet • No HST

• Completely updated kitchen, ﬂoors, bathroom and windows. Detached workshop • Fully fenced with plenty of RV parking

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Anchor Realty

250-228-4567

Independently Owned and Operated

1-800-668-3622 R VE RE COATU FE

2731 Marshland Road, Qualicum

7426 Lantzville Road, Lantzville

Coastal Mountain at Spider Lake $899,000 • Finely crafted executive home on 6.34 acres, 3,059 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Gourmet kitchen includes all appliances, stone fireplace, solid birch flooring • Double garage plus detached shop (20’x40’) • Fully finished poker room or additional accommodation

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Charming Walk-on Waterfront

$419,900

Patio Home with Pond Views

$389,000

• NO HST – 2 bdrm plus den, 1 yr old • Gourmet kitchen with granite includes appliances • Show home condition with several upgrades! • Sunny southfacing backyard patio, • Spectacular setting overlooking pond, $10k in upgrades

• Extensively updated, 2 yr. old roof • 3 bdrms, 2 baths, fully fenced, garden shed • Fully fenced, garage, show home condition

Chartwell Rancher • 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 9 yrs. old • RV parking, fully fenced, ﬁberglass roof • Bright kitchen, includes all appliances • Double garage 24’D x 23’W • Security, BI-vacuum, RV parking

$359,900

W G NE TIN LIS

#7 - 341 Blower Road, Parksville $339,900

Almost New TownHome

$429,000

SOLD

• 1,923 sq.ft., overlooking the 12th green • 2 bdrms, 2 baths plus upper loft area • Gourmet kitchen includes all new appliances • Very well located with extra large backyard • $60k in upgrades, double garage

1017 Sunrise Drive, Qualicum Beach

#15 – Corﬁeld Street, Parksville $379,900

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191 5th Ave, Qualicum Beach

Retirement Paradise

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, JAN. 28 • 11:00-1:00pm

Downtown Qualicum Rancher • Spacious rancher, walk to town

$469,000

SUNDAY, JAN. 29 • 1:00-3:00pm

• Beach Acres Recreational Townhome • 2 bdrms, 1 full bath, fully furnished, 2 levels, wood ﬁreplace • Swimming pool, tennis court & restaurant • Managed resort, rental pool options • Original owners, loads of upgrades

• 1,934 sq.ft., overlooking the 12th fairway • 2 bdrms, 2 baths plus den with glass doors • Gourmet kitchen, granite, includes all appliances • Augusta model, show home condition • Additional ofﬁce area, in-ﬂoor heating

Magnificent Ocean Views • Now well below assessed value • Westcoast designed rancher w/vaulted ceiling • Terrific views, 1,792 sq.ft. plus bsmt. • Professionally landscaped with gazebo • New flooring - New stainless appliances

• Beachfront home now reduced $20k • Rarely available, 1620 sq.ft., 2 bdrms + den , 1.5 baths • Extensively remodeled, bright & open • Perfect retirement retreat or family getaway

W G NE TIN LIS

Panoramic Ocean Views

$679,000

405 - 1ST Avenue, Qualicum Beach

5015 Seaview Drive, Bowser

3195 W Island Highway, Qualicum Beach $750,000

#35 - 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville

916 Lakes Blvd., French Creek Luxury Saint Andrews Patio Home

Waterfront on 1.66 Acres • 2 storey, 2,288 sq.ft., steps to ocean • Spectacular setting, nicely treed • Long term subdividable potential • Includes additional cottage • $50k reduction, excellent opportunity

W E NERIC P

$295,000

• Excellent value with 1,590 sq.ft. • .3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths • Fireplace, garage, fully fenced backyard • Kitchen with island, includes 5 appliances • Pet allowed, no age restrictions

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708D-181 Beachside Dr, Parksville

#6-341 Blower Road, Parksville Newer Townhome

$289,900

• 3 bedrooms 2 ½ baths & spacious loft • Master bedroom on main ﬂoor, quiet location • Designer kitchens, ﬁreplace, fully fenced backyard • 2, 5, 10 year warranty, close to all amenities

•

www.LoisGrant.com

Beach Club Resort $169,000 • Incredible opportunity for this ¼ ownership • Modern, stylish and new • 2 bdrms, 2½ baths, luxury galore • Big bonus – includes additional studio lock-off • Oceanfront views, luxury recreational condo

•

VIRTUAL TOURS

872 Lakes Blvd, French Creek Luxury Saint Andrews Patio Home

$355,000

SOLD

FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION Call LOIS GRANT at

250-228-4567

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3640 COLLINGWOOD ROAD • 3,100 sq.ft. tastefully decorated & renovated; 3bdrm/3bath • Home w/options: home-based business or suite or rec room

$549,900

Dale Rumming

Louise Roy

3883 MELROSE ROAD

• Perfect for the handyman and/or gardener • 7 acres with great exposure • Older but comfortable house plus garage • Short walk to Errington Store

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

$350,000

$199,900

Betsy/Fran

809 GAETJEN ROAD

2950 LINK PLACE

• 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

$378,000

BRING YOUR IDEAS & YOUR SPADE

• Private estate on .76 acres • 2900 sqft, 3 beds, 4 baths • 14x32 indoor pool, solar heating, hot tub • Quality finishing, magnificent gardens

$849,000

Aaron Nicklen

Ian Mackay

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

Mark Anderson

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.

$374,500

Jim/Margo Hoffman

479 TIMBERLANE PLACE • Over 1770 sq ft 3 bedroom rancher • Popular Qualicum Woods location • Low maintenance yard, RV & boat parking • Freshly painted, ready to move into

$329,900

Dale Rumming

EASY RETIREMENT IN CHELSEA CR.

644 JOHNSTONE ROAD

• Two bedroom/two bath is well kept development • Breakfast nook plus dining area • Fenced yard & patio for your pet • Walk to mall!

• 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

$242,900

Betsy/Fran

$379,900

Sue Tompkins/John Barnum

SOLD

88 Bridgewater Lane

• • • •

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

$318,500

Call Tom Dodds

1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY • magnificent 5200 sq. ft. family home on 2.64 acres. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, separate 1 bedroom suite • modern design, wood floors, concrete finishes, steel beams • if you appreciate individuality, this home is for you

kevin clayton

$989,000

552 MEADOW DRIVE • Exquisite character home, walk to beach • 3000 sqft. of living space with 5 beds • 2000 sqft. basement, wine cellar & storage • Wrap around deck, below grade garage

$549,000

Aaron Nicklen

177 CEDAR STREET • Huge lot, walking distance to Parksville • Mature fruit trees with garden area, 4 bedrooms • Quick Possession Possible

$249,900

Dale Rumming

991 CHATSWORTH ROAD

#121-730 BARCLAY CRESCENT S.

• Mountain view rancher, almost 1/2 an acre • 1418 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths • Bright country kitchen, oak cabinets • Pasture land, huge garage, RV parking

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

$309,000

$359,000

Louise Roy

2855 & 2859 OLYMPIC ROAD • 2 homes on 5 acres • Non ALR, country living • 1 home; 3551 sqft., with suite d/s • 2nd home; 1905 sqft., close to QB

$859,900

Adrianne Meyer

Asking $279,000

Carole Fulton

$359,900

• Three bedrooms plus bonus room • Bright and energy efficient • In house workshop! • Located on 10th hole - protected & private

$489,000 Ralph Kretzschmar $449,000

SOLD

Huge Price Reduction! COMFORT, EFFICIENT & CONVENIENT • Two bedrooms plus den • Built on crawlspace with gas heat & fireplace • Slider to back patio overlooking parkland • Ten minute walk to shopping or beach!

$316,000

Betsy/Fran

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!

$414,900

Jill Tuggle

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

$225,000

ONCE IN A LIFETIME

$1,200,000

Very special waterfront property on Parksville Bay. Walk-on sandy beachfront, over 1/2 acre zoned tourist commercial with existing residential use. Character home and cottage. Please call Roland Wickett, Managing Broker, or any of our representatives for details.

Call Betsy/Fran

E IC W PR E N ING AZ AM

UE AL V T

Dale Rumming

1169 WEDGEWOOD CLOSE IN EAGLECREST

1778 ADMIRAL TRYON ROAD

• 3 bedroom Ocean View rancher • Prestigious Admiral’s Point location • Beach access across the road • Backs onto bird sanctuary and trails

BUILDING LOT IN NANOOSE WITH PARTIAL OCEAN VIEWS This .35 acre lot is located on a quiet no thru street opposite ocean front homes. Lot does not require much site preparation and a septic plan was completed for a 4 bedroom home. Close to Fairwinds Golf Course and Schooner Cove Marina. Build your dream home here with no restrictions for RV’s or boat storage.

Gary Neufeld

824 NICOLLS DRIVE

• 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home • Over 1100 sq. ft. of shops & garages • Private back yard, parking for 6 to 8 cars • 3 garages plus workshop

Jill Tuggle

301/302 - 177 WELD STREET • uptown convenience, executive living, space galore • 2 bedroom or 2 bedroom and den design • 9’ ceilings, heat pump, wood floors, stainless appliances • garage, 2 balconies, elevator and ocean views, no HST

kevin clayton $399,000/$439,000

2675 MATTHEW ROAD • 3500 sqft. log home, 4 beds, 4 baths • Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling • Great room, floor to ceiling fireplace • Private 5 acre treed lot

$539,000

Ian Mackay

S LI

27-1050 BOWLBY ROAD • 2 bed, one bath, laminate • All appliances included

$19,900

Dale Rumming

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THE NEWS, Friday, January 27, 2012 •

Brenda

Nicolls

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A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

NEW PARKSVILLE HOME NG

TI IS

-New quality built 1890 sqft 4 bed rancher minutes from town center -Gas FP, covered patio w/BBQ hookup, Island kitchen w/ WI pantry -Bonus room, private master suite w/ WI closet & heavenly ensuite -Many extras and special features, fenced and landscaped .19 acre

SEE OPEN HOUSE SECTION

IMPECCABLE QUALICUM HOME

$459,000

QUALITY IN PARKSVILLE

New Listing

Overlooks Eaglecrest Golf Course 664 Meadow Drive

-Stroll to the village! 2706 sqft 4 bedrm/4 bath walk out basement home -Kitchen w/shaker maple cabinets, granite counters, island w/eating bar -Living room w/ gas FP, family room w/ doors to southwest facing deck -Lower level accommodation w/private patio and garden area, .17 acre

SEPARATE BASEMENT SUITE!

$469,900

WATERFORD PLACE CONDO

info@brendanicolls.com l www.brendanicolls.com

• 3B Bedrooms, d 2 2.5 5b bathrooms th h • Greenhouse, SW facing garden • 3-car garage, 5’ Crawl -The best area of town! 1609 sqft 3 bed/2 bath on landscaped .16 acre -9 ft ceilings, maple ﬂoors, low E windows, gas FP, hi-efﬁciency furnace -Custom travertine tile work throughout, island kitchen w/ an eating bar -Fenced yard w/sprinkler system & 2 gates, 5 minute walk to the beach

BRAND NEW HOME

$399,000

-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

$249,000

• 2318 sq ft rancher, quality built in 2007 07 • Ofﬁce/den plus formal dining room • Overlooking Eaglecrest Golf Course

589,000

www.coastrealty.com

REAL ESTATE 2011 ROLAND WICKETT

Roland Wickett, Managing Broker of Coast Realty Group, Oceanside Ofﬁces, is very pleased to acknowledge the recipients of our Marketing Leadership Awards for 2011.

Karen Kenyon

Kevin Clayton

Aaron Nicklen

Louise Roy

Gary Neufeld

Dale Rumming

Brenda Nicolls

Ian Mackay

Anne Sperling

Lillian Jewer

Carole Fulton

Ralph Kretzschmar

B16 • THE NEWS, Friday, January 27, 2012

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THE NEWS, Friday, January 27, 2012 •

OCEAN VIEWS!

ROBBIE BAIRD

Short stroll to beach access.

WWW.ROBBIEREALTOR.CA ROBBIEREALTOR@SHAW.CA

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250-586-4321 Sutton Whitecap Realty

MINI COUNTRY ESTATE

• 1958 sq. ft., 4 bed, 2 bath, Cape Cod Style $ 449,999 • 1 AC, level, fenced, detached shop, 2 stall barn • Country living, minutes to Parksville

FANTASTIC BUY

• Great location • $95.00 strata fee • Pets & rentals allowed

479,600

199,000

CRAIG BAY LUXURY RY

This immaculate 6 year old home is located in a much preferred area. The exterior is hardi plank and surrounded by newly landscaped yards. Inside, the large foyer is warm and inviting, 9 foot ceilings, hardwood ﬂoors, and cherry cabinets are just some of the features. 3 full bathrooms, master with a soaker tub. 4 generous sized bedrooms. Two ﬁreplaces, and a large covered deck to enjoy the ocean views. Suite potential. R.V. parking with hookups.

• 2 bed, 2 bath Saltspring model $ 398,500 • Heated crawl space, large patio es • Club house, indoor pool, sandy beaches

EXECUTIVE HOME

• 2700 Sq ft, 4 bed, 3 bath home • Games room, sauna, workshop • Morningstar golf course community

A must to see! $479,600 Call David Brunning to arrange a viewing.

439,000

PRESTIGIOUS MORNINGSTAR HOME • Custom built 3 bed, 3 bathroom home • 9 ft ceilings, chef’s dream kitchen • Fenced, landscaped w/waterfall feature e

David

Brunning

IT’S A LIFESTYLE E

• High end unit in the Onyx in Craig Bay $ 349,000 • 34x34 patio, partial views, luxurious es • Club house, indoor pool, sandy beaches

WHAT A VIEW

PARKSVILLE INDUSTRIAL TRIAL 1151 FRANKLIN’S GULL

For photos and more info on these or other properties go to www.robbierealtor.ca

NEW LISTING $236,900

NEW LISTING $349,900 • 1385 sq. , 2 beds/ 2 bath • .54 acre, attached double garage • 1008 sq.ft. shop, 220 power system • Heat pump, granite countertops, asphalt driveway

Les Pockett “Expect more from Les”

• 1160 sq.ft. / 2bed / 2 bath • Freshly painted interior • Close to downtown Parksville MLS# 328389 MLS# 327101 • Covered patio

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING $339,000

$259,000

• .78 acre mountain view home • Heat pump/ Screened porch • 1499 sq.ft. 3 bed/2 bath • Oversized single garage • Inground sprinkler & RV parking

Personal Real Estate Corporation VANCOUVER ISLAND Ofﬁce: (250) 752-6926 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5906 email: lespockett@telus.net

MLS# 327671

NEW ROOF! $439,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

$183,000

www.lespockett.com

Independently Owned & Operated

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

E UC

OCEAN VIEW LOT $129,000

VACATION OR INVESTMENT

$169,900

E UC

• 7.31 acre recreational or home site • .75ac private building lot • Ocean views to Hornby, Lasqueti & • Panoramic distant ocean views Mainland • Water, septic and power • Paved road for easy access

• 1 bed / 1 bath, 562 sq.ft. • .22 acre, w/ RV parking www.qualicumcottageabovethefalls.com for more info. MLS# 301811 MLS# 313009

MLS# 326872

WALK TO QUALICUM! $169,500

QUIET END UNIT $174,900

WALK-ON WATERFRONT

$489,900

E UC

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • 4500 sqft, 4 bedroom, 3 bath • 987 sq.ft/ 2 bedrooms/1 bath Condo • 3 bed/2 bath, 1400 sq.ft. • 1880 sq. ft 4 beds / 2 baths • Deep Bay waterfront property • 6 car garage w/pellet stove and • .23 acres fully fenced back yard • 2 sep. entrances, garage, walk to QB • Beautifully landscaped fenced yard • Parklike setting with fruit trees • Freshly painted ﬂoor to ceiling • End unit for that added privacy separate workshop • Large workshop MLS# 321715 • New Roof MLS# 305304 MLS# 322079 MLS# 325246 MLS# 319087

CALLING ALL FAMILIES

$333,000

• 2200 sq. ft., 4 bed / 2 bath • .30 acre w/RV & boat parking • Desirable French Creek location 2009

REVENUE POTENTIAL $899,000

• One bedroom suite • 3795 sq.ft. main home with large “Mom” suite • Ocean views / RV parking • 1150 sq.ft. legal second home • 2794 sq.ft. / 3 bed / 4 bath • 4.86 ac. with numerous extras • Lg. separate studio MLS# 328408 MLS# 327234

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

2010

NEW LISTING $499,900

E UC

For more photos and info go to:

• Top ﬂoor, 1107 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath condo $349,000 • Views over Georgia Strait & mountains es • Steps to Qualicum’s famous sandy beaches

Excellent central location. Flat 0.55 acre lot, fully serviced. $168,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321

Phone: 752-6926 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5906

679 Memorial Ave., Qualicum, Beach

565,000

THE GARDENS $221,900

5 MINUTES TO PARKSVILLE

STARTER OR INVESTMENT

$229,000

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

• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed/2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view home MLS# 324565

• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach • Small boat storage MLS# 327977

$87,900

SOLD

• 817 sq. Ft. 1 bed/ 1 bath • Bright, south facing corner unit • In-suite laundry MLS# 325753 MLS# 324645

B18 • THE NEWS, Friday, January 27, 2012

www.pqbnews.com

Helping you is what we do.

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

ST JU

OPEN HOUSE • Sat Jan 28 • 1-3pm

! ED T S LI

#306 130 Sunningdale E Road

Awesome patio home only $234,900!!!

AL IONE T P CE LU EX VA

#8 1749 Whibley Road, Coombs • 2 bedroom 2 bathrooms • 1,143 sq ft vaulted ceilings • 2 years old,Private fenced back yard

• Walk to all of Qualicum’s amenities! Plus beach & Golf • Great condition, laminate flooring & nicely painted, 2 bed • Offers ground floor location with patio & lawn space for your enjoyment • Possible vendor finance

Super nice 2 bed/2 bathroom patio home is built on crawl space! Nicely updated, beautifully maintained & ready for you to move right into. No age restriction so this could be a great starter home! Come to my open house on Sat. 1-3 @ #20-310 Pym Street (Chelsea Court) or call Karen Roberts @ 250-248-7612 to view.

Call Ken Caley or Ann McVey

Call Frank and Trish Fletcher

• Only 5 years old,great room plan w/vaulted ceiling in 12 x 18 living rm. • Great kitchen w/rustic look cabinets, eating nook & big bay window • 4 ft crawlspace, garage, RV parking and all appliances are included. • Peaceful mountain views, .28 of an Acre, low maintenance landscaping.

Call Karen Roberts

Call Cindy Roberts

$168,800

OPEN HOUSE • Sat Jan 28 • 2-4pm US E IO IVAT C A R SP D P N A

$234,900

• Fenced, garage, pull down stairs to attic storage & sep. storage room. • 1337 sq.ft. 2bdrm 2 bth 2 patio’s crawlspace Patio home in Chelsea Court • Natural gas ﬁreplace,ﬂoor to ceiling windows in lv rm,loads of natural light. • Plenty of cabinets in kitchen w/eating nook & patio plus spacious master!

$258,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sat & Sun, Jan 28 & 29 • 1-3pm

$249,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sat Jan 28 • 11-1pm

ON FRDO N A N CE CO

21-310 Pym Street, Parksville www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

Call Cindy Roberts

$198,500

1734 Martini Way, Qualicum Beach www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

NO 294 Smith Pl

#207 - 1165 Resort Drive, Parksville • Ocean Sands resort condo • Stunning ocean front condo overlooking Rathtrevor beach • Love a spectacular ocean view then this 2 bedroom fully furnished condo is waiting for you

See pictures @ www.mariannekeilty.com

Call Marianne Keilty

$299,900

9-399 Wembley Road, Parksville www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

• 55 plus, pet ok • Crawl space, fenced back yard • Vaulted ceiling, cozy gas ﬁreplace

Call Frank and Trish Fletcher

T! HS

• Custom end unit townhome, 9 ft ceilings, 2 mstr bdrms/2 ensuites/storage room • Fabulous kitchen, maple cabinets, granite countertops & work Island w/seating • Covered entry, garage, patio on main, deck on 2nd level. Main level living only if required. • Ideal location, private, close to shopping and bus line!

$324,900

Call Cindy Roberts

ENJOY THE OCEAN VIEWS

$339,900

,50

9 37

Best price in Chartwell - $349,900!

5446 Island Hwy West, Qualicum Beach

4836 Ocean Trail, Deep Bay

1625 sq.ft. rancher in popular subdivision. All rooms super spacious, very bright with 2 skylights, oversized garage and south backyard. Come to my open house @ 1100 Windsor Drive on Sat, Jan. 28th & Sun Jan. 29th, 1-3 or call Marianna Murphy @ 250-752-0224 to view.

4556 Island Hwy West is the best buy in the Oceanside Area. This 4 bedroom and den home features 3 full baths, over 3000 sq.ft., huge decks, 2 workshops, half acre fenced level yard, greenhouse, many updates including new roof, wood burning stove, propane ﬁreplace, vaulted ceilings. Immediate occupancy available and priced to sell at $374,900.

• 2224 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on large 0.51 acre lot • Lots of updates, hardwood, kitchen, bathroom, etc. • Extra big dble garage, and lots of RV parking.

Call Karen Roberts

Call Wayne Salter to view anytime $374,900

Call Marianne Keilty

$349,000

316 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach

See PICTURES@www.mariannekeilty.com

$379,000

• Charming 2 bedroom home with lots of upgrades • Ocean view home - walk to town and beach • This is one home you will want to see See PICTURES@www.mariannekeilty.com

Call Marianne Keilty

$379,500

C DU

• 2000+ sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 barh rancher on crawl • Nicely landscaped, well maintained, great plan • Terriﬁc location in popular Qualicum Woods

• Wow nicely updated 1762 sq ft Chartwell rancher • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Cul-de-sac lot

Monte Vista Estates - Qualicum Beach • Beautiful rural estate acreages from 5 to 10 acres • Amazing mountain views in a new quality controlled subdivision • Walk to town location – visit www.montevista.ca

Dave Ney

Call Ken Caley

Dave Ney

667 Tamarack Drive, Qualicum Beach

$379,900

710 Sutton Place, Qualicum Beach

$384,900

2 1.0

Dave Ney

Offered at $425,000

Call Clinton Miller

S RE AC

443 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville

1076 Roberton Blvd. Morningstar

• 2870 sq ft walk out basement rancher • Totally redecorated with lots of new updates • Great room open ﬂoor plan with suite potential

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

Call Ken Caley

Call Marianne Keilty

1029 Cardinal Way

$428,800

$439,000

Dave Ney

OPEN HOUSE • Sat Jan 28 • 1-4pm NG NNI STU

842 Wright Road, Parksville

1300 Saltspring Drive, Parksville

255 Hilliers Road - Qualicum Beach

• OCEAN VIEW! Short stroll to beach access. • 5 year old quality built home, preferred area, newly landscaped low maintenance yard • 9 foot ceilings, hardwood ﬂooring, cherry cabinets, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, A must to view

• Fabulous location with Ocean and Pond views • Unique 1706 Square foot two level home, 2 bedrooms and 2 -1/2 bathrooms. Large Private Patio with southern exposure. Craig Bay Beach Club with many amenities

• Spotless 1500 sq.ft. rancher on 6.94 acres • Great country kitchen, full 7.5’ basement, huge deck • Located within walking distance of Qualicum Beach

Dave Brunning

Call Graeme Hardy

Dave Ney

$479,600

$379,900

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

238 W. 4th Avenue, Qualicum Beach • 1800+ sq.ft. one of a kind funky west coast home • 4 beds, spiral staircase, sunken living with stone hearth • Walk to town, park, pool and all schools!

$399,000

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

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

$535,000

www.qualicumrealestate.com

S IEW NV A E OC

1775 Warn Way, Qualicum Beach www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS • Spacious 3 bdrm/3 bath, 2474 Sq. Ft. home on 4.96 Acres • Dbl French door opening to deck w/panoramic OCEAN views • Top of the line stainless steel appliances in cook’s dream kitchen • Gleaming solid Maple & Birch Hardwood ﬂoors/fabulous ﬂoorplan!/Zoned for 2 homes

Great Value at $559,000

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

$449,900

Call Cindy Roberts

$579,900

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

www.parksvillerealestate.com

www.pqbnews.com

THE NEWS, Friday, January 27, 2012 •

By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER If you are looking for something to brighten up the grey winter days, a visit to The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply could be the answer to injecting some colour into your world. The walls at the Qualicum Beach art gallery are bursting with eye candy as eight artists have their work on display including Faye St. Marie. The artist, who now calls Parksville her home, has her Babushka Series hanging on the gallery walls and although Ukrainian Christmas has come and gone, the exhibition is a wonderful homage to anyone with Ukrainian heritage. St. Marie said she was inspired to paint the widows who live in the countryside of the Ukraine after she went on a two week mission to Nikopol and its nearby villages in the fall of 2008. She went with a group of 11 women as part of the Hungry for Life’s Ukraine Mission to help widows and orphans in the area. “When I returned home

Heather ther Hugh Hughes ghes

I N T E R I O R S

ADRIANNE MEYER ADR AD

Colourful Ukrainian art

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CUST STOM WINDOW COVERINGS • Blind ds • Design Consulting • Drap peries • Shutters FREE IN HOME ESTIMATES

Blinds up to 55% off

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250-752-3375

LC COINS is BUYING! Highest Prices around. “Get your best

For Your Convenience We Also Make HOUSE CALLS Please make an appointment with our buyer.

quote and then come see me!”

• Coins • Gold & Silver • Scrap Jewellery • Pocket Watches • Wristwatches • Old Costume Jewellery • Collector’s Coins • Gold Coins • Militaria Every Tuesday & Wednesday, we’ll pay top dollar for your coins, gold & silver items, jewellery, old watches, paper money, military medals, miscellaneous collectibles and costume jewellery.

Parksville artist Fay St. Marie is proud of her Babushka Series of paintings which honor the widows of the Ukraine.

Fine Point Antiques

BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO

I felt compelled to paint the babushka widows as they walked away with their precious bags of food and clothing. I want these paintings to communicate the way of life for these Ukrainian widows, “ she stated. St. Marie grew up in Saskatchewan which has a large Ukrainian population. Her

mother is Ukrainian and she said it was amazing traveling to a part of the world where her ancestors came from. “It meant so much to me. I felt like I was back in the Prairies. I can see why Ukrainians moved to the Prairies. The Ukraine is the breadbasket of Europe.” SEE

ART SERIES ON B21

NEW LOCATION: 1209 E. Island Hwy., Heritage Mall, Parksville

CELL

1-778-977-7267

Every Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

Please do not clean your coins. Conditions of Selling:

1. Seller must be 25 years of age. No exceptions. 2. All items bought are paid for in cash. 3. Due to market ﬂuctuations, the prices on all silver and gold bullion items, including scrap silver coins, are subject to change without notice. 4. All collectors’ coins and notes must be in at least minimum condition, in our opinion, in order for us to purchase them. Prices will be based on condition. E. & O.E.

Expand Trade. Renew infrastructure. Create jobs, right here at home.

We’re improving roads, ports, bridges and air connections for greater trade with growing Asian economies. And that’s creating jobs here at home. To learn more about the BC Jobs Plan, or to share your ideas, visit BCJobsPlan.ca

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She said she was always drawing and sketching as a child and initially when she went to university she wanted a fine arts degree but she knew she couldn’t make a living at it so she went into nursing. You can check out her unique paintings currently on display at The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply at 206 First Avenue West in Qualicum Beach. reporter@pqbnews.com ††

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adoring wonder. Through the epiphany known by those three characters, we have the naming of an entire season in our spiritual calendar. With the risk that all our new-year resolve may be waning, we may benefit from a reminder to live more fully and more wisely. The message in the heavens has not changed. In the big picture, peace, joy, love beckon. Victor Frankl, in Man’s Search for Meaning, concluded from a psychiatrist’s vantage-point that even in his experience of slave labour in a concentration camp, “the salvation of man is through love and in love.” It’s always the right time to realign ourselves with the greater forces in the universe. As we finally discover our appropriate place of reverential wonder, perhaps we will be amazed to find, as if in a moment of epiphany, that it is we ourselves who are now the ones enfolded within the swaddling cloths of divine love — that palpable yet unspeakable wrapping that babied the little Jesus. The Rev. Andrew Twiddy is the Rector (pastor) of St. Anne and St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, Parksville. Questions or comments? Email atwiddy99@ gmail.com, or call 250594-1549.

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Seedy Saturday to celebrate founder Smith QUALICUM BEACH — It has been a full decade since Qualicum Beach’s Seedy Saturday event first opened its doors and organizers are planning to honour one of the people who planted the seed to get the event growing. Joy Smith learned about the Seeds of Diversity Heritage Seed Program while listening to Peter Gzowski on CBC radio. At that time, she was gardening on acreage near Brandon, Manitoba and decided to focus on growing beans and saving their seed. Using her own beans and herbs, she developed soup mixes, and sold them at prairie craft fairs as she continued to do after her move to B.C. She became a vendor at the VanDusen Botanical Garden Seedy Saturday and, when asked to make a presentation about

saving bean seeds, she realized that gardeners in Qualicum Beach could benefit from this kind of event. That seed was planted and, with a few other like minded gardeners, the first Seedy Saturday in Qualicum Beach took root. Over the years the event has grown and now draws over 2,400 people. It is now put together by a 10-person volunteer committee drawn from the local gardening community. Smith has been part of this committee for nine years and this is her first year as an observer. However, she is still an integral part of the group as the committee meets, monthly September through December and then weekly, until the big day, at her home where she always welcomes com-

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Joy Smith came to the Island from Manitoba and helped start the local seed-saving event

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with her seed preservation work through her support of Seedy Saturday, Seeds of Diversity and the local gardening community. She still maintains her own vegetable plot at home and in the community garden, although she now saves heirloom varieties of endangered tomatoes and lettuce. Ironically, the climate here has limited her success with saving bean seeds as it is difficult for them to dry to maturity.

She has been encouraging students at Kwalikum Secondary School to develop their Organic Garden and she is responsible for their winter garden full of carrots, chard, garlic and kale. This year, when you attend Seedy Saturday, remember that you wouldn’t be there if it hadn’t been for Joy and her dedicated group of seed savers. Seedy Saturday is slated for Feb. 4 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. — Submitted

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mittee members and can be relied on for Seedy Saturday help whenever it’s needed. In her honour, the Seedy Saturday Committee has adopted the bean variety, Everbearing Joy into the Canadian Seed Library. This partnershipbased program of Seeds of Diversity was formed four years ago and it functions to make heirloom seeds accessible to the public. Smith continues

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