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SCHOOL BOARD DEBATES MARCH BREAK

One week more costly Cutting the current two-week break in half could add $200G LISSA ALEXANDER

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Whether students will have a one or two-week spring break next year was a hot topic at the school board meeting Tuesday. The debate started when a draft amended calendar was presented showing the previously slotted two week spring break reduced to one week. When asked by an audience member, secretary treasurer Erica Bailey confirmed if changed back to a one-week break, it would add about another $200,000 to the already $1.2 million budget shortfall for next year. See SUPERINTENDENT, page A4

OCEANSIDE HEALTH CENTRE

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The Oceanside Health Centre is over budget and may not be open by June. A Vancouver Island Health Authority spokesperson said this week “possible wrinkles” could push the opening of the $15.8 million facility past the date that has been promised to the residents of the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. VIHA’s Suzanne Germaine said Tuesday staff training and orientation requirements may not be met in time to deliver a June opening date. “When it opens, it needs to offer safe, high-quality services,” Germaine told The NEWS. “We are a little bit hesitant whether we can get it right by the end of June.” See MLA, page A4

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Two men are in custody and facing several charges after a home invasion in Comox, thanks in part to some sharp eyes at the Oceanside RCMP detachment. Just after midnight on Feb. 2, the Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion on Pritchard Road in Comox. Two men were reported to have forced their way into a home and threatened the occupants while brandishing a machete. Police say the men allegedly stole many items from the home along with truck keys, before leaving in a truck owned by one of the victims. Moments later, the Comox Valley RCMP located the stolen truck crossing the 17th Street bridge in Courtenay. The action didn’t end there though. As RCMP were stopping the truck, the driver abruptly reversed, side swiping a police vehicle and nearly hitting an officer. Both occupants ran from the truck, the driver being arrested a short distance away. A follow-up investigation led to the arrest of the passenger a few days later by the Oceanside RCMP in the Parksville area. Both men remain in custody at this time awaiting — further court appearances.

QB farmers’ market opens again Saturday If there was one event that could truly be said to be a harbinger of spring, it would have to be the opening of local farmers markets — and that’s exactly what is happening in Qualicum Beach this weekend. The market, held at Veterans Way and Memorial Ave. in Qualicum Beach, kicks off on Saturday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or are a life long resident, the market is where you’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. — NEWS Staff

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Work on what’s called a dry detention pond was underway behind the residences on Trio Lane in Qualicum Beach last week, but work has stopped as town staff search for options.

QUALICUM BEACH GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT

Residents plead for change ‘You can’t do this — this is not fair’ — Harry Chamulak JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews

The construction of a holding pond for rainwater overflow on town land behind houses on Trio Lane is unfair and scary, Harry and Rose Chamulak told town councillors in a packed chamber Monday night. The Chamulaks live on Trio Lane and they had at least 10 neighbours with him to support his opposition to the construction — which has already started — of what’s officially called a “dry detention basin.” It’s 40 feet by 60 feet, par-

tially above ground and shoebox-shaped, about five metres from the Chamulak residence. It’s designed to catch excess water that runs down the Hoy Lake trail area before it gets to Grandon Creek and its construction is being paid for by the owner of the 49-lot West Ridge development, which is just across the trail corridor from the back of the Trio lane houses. Harry Chamulak said his primary concerns were about seepage into his basement, but he also expressed disappointment about the lack of information he has received from the town. “You can’t do this — this is not fair,” said Chamulak. “This (basin) will be 30 feet from my bedroom. We have no water

problems — why would they bring them to us? We’re seriously concerned about our safety.” Town engineer Bob Weir gave a lengthy, detailed presentation about groundwater flows in the community and the reason the basin needed to be constructed. “This corridor has always been designed for this purpose,” said Weir, who said the area of town in question has been “problematic” in regards to water flows for 50-60 years. He also said what’s being built is of “good design” and has “safety features built in.” “Once they are vegetated up, they are not necessarily unattractive structures,” said Weir. See There’S No, page A9

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This news comes on the heels of word last week the health authority was asking the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District for an additional $435,000 to help with $1 million of what VIHA is calling “cost pressure,” essentially more money that’s needed to finish the project. Parksville Mayor Chris Burger, who was quoted in the VIHA news release about the additional money required, was asked Tuesday about the possible change in the health centre’s opening date. “They are developing a completely different model,” said Burger. “With that in mind, it’s not surprising to me that they may have been optimistic initially in terms of when they would open.” “There hasn’t been a lot of support locally — that’s a complicated subject which I’m not entirely privy to all the details on — in terms of the doctors here.” In May of 2012, MLA Ron Cantelon said the centre was “on track for opening in June, 2013.” There had been no official word of a change to that date from VIHA until the news release about the call for more cash last week made a reference to the facility opening “later this year.” Despite the hesitancy of VIHA, Cantelon said Tues-

day he believes the centre will open June 24. “It’s full-steam ahead — there’s going to be no change,” he said. Meanwhile, there is still no word on the employment future of the 15 people who work at Parksville X-Ray. That business was purchased by VIHA in November, 2012 and VIHA said the services provided by that business will be moved into the new health centre. When it bought the business, VIHA said there was a process it must go though with union representatives, but “there is a shortage of qualified and experienced technologists and other medical imaging personnel in VIHA and it is expected that there will be opportunities for the staff who currently work at the Parksville X-Ray clinic.” A message on the answering machine at Parksville X-Ray indicated the offices were closed “for holidays” until Monday. Germaine, VIHA’s spokesperson, said the health authority continues to be “in discussions” with the union over the fate of the employees and the staffing of the imaging services portion of the health centre. There is also no clear indication about the future of the region’s only after-hours walk-in clinic in Parksville.

Germaine said “it’s not our clinic” and presumably could stay open after the new facility opens. The Parksville Walk-In Clinic is owned by local physicians and they could not be reached for comment. There has been no official word on any changes made to the centre’s operational plan — open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year providing urgent care, primary care and integrated health services on a yearly budget of $15.5 million. • Members of the Oceanside Division of Family Practice, local general practitioners, issued a news release Wednesday after they met Tuesday night “to discuss various health care considerations ranging from end-offife care to physician recruitment.” According to the release, local doctors say they “welcome the additional medical facility, services and professionals that will be brought to the community with the new Oceanside Health Centre.” “We look forward to working with the team of health care professionals that will be servicing our area. We know there may be patients, in Oceanside, who don’t have a local physician and we look forward to their being offered services in Oceanside.”

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Superintendent Jim Ansell answered a president Deb Morran told The NEWS after question about why the week was taken away the meeting that the initial calendar brought in the amended calendar. He said the local forward to her members was not in compliteachers association brought forward three ance with their collective agreement and if it grievances regarding the initial calendar draft was, the district wouldn’t have had to enterand the process, and to fight those would cost tain the notion of arbitration. thousands of dollars. The problem was the teachers were not “It was felt this was not a matter we were given the chance to discuss the calendar at willing to take as a hill to die all, she said. It was felt this was not a on, so we chose to say fine, if “In other years we always matter we were willing there’s a grievance about the have those discussions,” she to take as a hill to die on, process then we will return to said. “This year was distinctly so we chose to say fine, if the standard calendar as opdifferent.” there’s a grievance about posed to fighting those grievThat was why they filed the the process then we will ances,” he said. “So it was one grievances, she said, and it return to the standard of those decisions we were doesn’t mean they don’t want calendar as opposed to forced to make.” the two-week break. No final fighting those grievances A parent voiced that she decision has been made, they was in favour of the two are back to square one, she SuPeRintendent weeks and it seemed like said, and a meeting will now JiM AnSeLL district staff were just throwtake place in March to have ing their hands up. Chair of those discussions. the District Parent Advisory • Committees have been Council Renate Child said she formed representing each was dissapointed with the restructuring and area of the school district looking to find in favour of the two weeks. savings to meet a $1.2 million budget shortLocal CUPE President Lisa Paine said the fall. two weeks off pains her members, as the disThe committees: education, administrict savings come from unpaid days to CUPE, tration, transportation and operations, are and it also means less days supporting stu- mandated to find 10 per cent savings in each dents. But she understands the decision was of their areas, plus their priorities. Reports made in previous years to save money. are due next week and will be reported at the Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association next board meeting.

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region Walking Where visitors seldom tread

Deep under the dome From a photograph of a dead speaker to tales of locked doors that won’t open and even a hanging, there’s more to the B.C. legislature than meets the eye NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com

cott Fraser sees dead people. Or at least, he sees one of them, but the Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA walks past Photos by neil horner him pretty much every day when he’s What the general public gets to see at the b.C. legislature is beautiful, but what else is there? working at the B.C. legislature. The dead person in question is David Williams “This is where a hanging took place,” he said. Higgins, who served as speaker of the legislature tales of underground lore to share. During a tour of the accessible tunnels under- “They just threw a rope over the pipe and away from 1890 to 1898. A journalist, politician and author, Higgins neath the building, Cantelon points out the tiny, you go.” In the whitewashed tunnels are a number of was publisher of the Daily Colonist and Victoria barred room that at one time served as the jail. Chronicle before he began his political career. “We are in the dungeon, about to go to the jail,” locked doors leading to who knows where, alFraser said the lore of the legislature has it that he quipped. “This is where they put bad MLAs. though Cantelon surmised they are merely storwhen he died, he had not had his official portrait The speaker hasn’t had to use it for a while. Up age areas. mounted along with all the other former speakers here however it’s a little more gruesome.” The building, designed by noted architect in the hallway of the legislature. The gruesomeness is just a few feet away, at a Francis Rattenbury, has an emphasis on the To avoid an awkward gap in the stairway with long metal bars reaching from floor grand and picturesque. They just threw a rope gallery, the tale goes that his to ceiling, the roof lined with heavy metal pipes. over the pipe and See tunnelS, page A7 body was propped up in a chair, away you go. Ron Cantelon his eyes were opened and the required photograph taken. “I have no authoritative proof, but that’s the scuttlebutt,” Fraser said. “It’s part of the legend of the place. Some people say there’s a ghost in the building. In the basement there’s an old jail and at least one MLA was put in there because he refused to obey the speaker to follow the rules of the house.” The photographer did a good job, but one can only do so much. Upon being challenged to identify which of the portraits was the corpse in question, both people on the tour immediately picked it out. “That one.” Fraser said there are also tales of secret passageways under the legislature, besides the extensive network of tunnels that are open to the people who work there. “There are rumours of tunnels under the building that actually let you leave the building and go across the street,” he said. “I’ve heard that forever. My pass gets me in everything, but there are doors down there where when I hit the buttons, I can’t get in.” Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon hasn’t heard the tale about Higgins, but he has his own mla ron Cantelon used to get lost in the maze of tunnels under the legislature.

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Almost three years into the update process, a draft of Parksville’s Official Community Plan (OCP) was presented at open houses this week. “The purpose today is to provide the public with an opportunity to look at the draft, to provide comment on that draft, and that comment can be utilized in reviewing the plan further to make preparations to bring forward the final OCP through the statutory process,” explained director of community planning Blaine Russell. Russell was fielding questions during the first of two

busy 2-7 p.m. open houses at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Tuesday and Wednesday. “The response has been quite informed,” he said of the line of people waiting at his land-use station, one of several different themes, with others focusing on open space, utilities and development permit areas. He explained the main land-use change in the new document is the addition of “transitional residential lands” as buffers between higher density multi-unit residential zones and quieter single unit areas. The OCP is a bylaw meant to set the community vision

and values to guide bigger picture decision-making. It is a best-use guide that doesn’t set zoning, but is supposed to be a foundation for future policies and regulations on land use and development and clarify the primary goals and objectives of the community’s vision. The lengthy update process has included work by two public advisory committees, open houses, workshops, surveys and a change in consultants working on the project. While the ongoing work has been available to the public, this was the first public presentation of the completed draft which was ac-

cepted by council on Feb. 18. The draft is available on the city’s website (www.city. parksville.bc.ca) and at the planning department counter in the PCTC (city hall). Feedback is invited until March 14 before it is forwarded to council for first reading, projected for the April 3 regular council meeting. Following the Local Government Act, the updated OCP will then be considered in conjunction with the city’s financial plan and other relevant plans and policies. From there it will be sent to another public hearing in early May with final adoption tentatively planned for June.

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The Regional District of Nanaimo this week went ahead and ratified a series of motions against B.C. Hydro smart meters — despite its proponent being absent and several friendly amendments. The move came after four delegations spoke in favour of the four motions by Coombs-Errington director Julian Fell. Enid Sangster-Kelly focused on risk-taking in her presentation to the board, stressing that successful businesspeople take risks in order to make money — and she doesn’t want risks taken with her health. Joanne Sales also spoke, likening the electromagnetic radiation being emitted by the devices to asbestos —

which at one time was not deemed to be harmful. “We are not crazy and we have legitimate questions that we want addressed,” she said. “There are thousands of valid scientific studies done that show health impacts.” Debate around the table was highly charged, with some directors questioning both the efficacy and assumptions inherent in the motions. Fell’s first motion, which cited evidence for harmful effects of EMR that he said justified measures to reduce human exposure, passed without comment. However, a second motion — which stated that no person should be involuntarily exposed to EMR, including sources on a neighbour’s property, proved more problematic. “Whether I agree or don’t agree with

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaws: “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 2000.85” “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2013, No. 2000.85” proposes to amend “Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow for the keeping of household hens accessory to a permitted single family dwelling use. “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 2000.86” “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2013, No. 2000.86” proposes to amend “Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to redefine fence height requirements in multifamily residential zones where townhouses or cluster housing is the predominant use. INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AND RELATED MATERIAL A copy of the proposed bylaws may be inspected at the planning department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays, from Friday, February 22, 2013 to and including Monday, March 4, 2013. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.

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‘There’s no other site’ — Weir After the meeting, Mayor Teunis Westbroek said this was the first time council had seen drawings of the basin structure. Council approved the development last year. “This is the first time we’ve seen that drawing of that kind of shoebox,” said the mayor. “That was never presented at the public hearing and if we had seen that we would have said is it possible to have the same capacity (basin) built on the other side (on property owned by the developer). It would be about a third of a lot. The (developer) would have to give up

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Happy Flying Phil Day, Parksville. The day was first declared in 2008 by then-councillor Chris Burger as a way for the community to celebrate the birthday of Mister Parksville, Phil St. Luke. Known for his big smile, cheery demeanor and boundless enthusiasm, St. Luke has been a welcome guest at coffee shops and businesses throughout the downtown core as he does his rounds as part of the downtown Clean Team. Burger said the city has no official plans to celebrate Flying Phil Day this year, but he urged people to give St. Luc an extra special shout-out on March 7 — his 61st birthday. “Flying Phil remains our unofficial ambassador,” Burger said. “He may have slowed a little bit since we made the declaration, but he’s greeting people on a day-to-day basis and I’m still his biggest fan — along with thousands of other Parksville residents. He’s a walking landmark.” With no official ceremony or declaration to mark the occasion, Burger said there’s a very easy way to wish the iconic resident a happy birthday. “It’s not an infraction of our noise bylaw to honk as you

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erception can become reality, depending on who is spreading the message. Here’s one from the just-won’t-let-go department. In relation to discussion about the controversial construction of a water detention pond in Qualicum Beach, Mayor Teunis Westbroek decided to slide in a comment about how he believes the pendulum has swung in favour of development in his town, yet another indication of his discomfort with a council that doesn’t follow his lead like it used to. “I think the town had a reputation in the past, at least from a developer’s perspective, to be rather difficult to work with and in this case I think the pendulum may have gone the other way,” Westbroek said after the Town of Qualicum Beach regular council meeting on Monday night. Well, let’s examine the facts here. The developer in this case (West Ridge) might be surprised to hear the pendulum has swung his way. Actually, he would not be far off to believe the opposite is true. This developer has done everything asked of him by the town, including paying the bill for the construction of this basin that has a much wider use than water issues related directly to his construction project. Now the mayor says things have swung in his favour? It’s also important to note that West Ridge’s 49 lots (we’re not talking a out a 150-lot subdivision here) represent the only new, single-family-home neighbourhood on offer for families in, or attracted to, Qualicum Beach. There are a few developments that have been approved which have a couple/few lots available for single-family homes, but West Ridge represents more than 80 per cent of what’s available. We wouldn’t want to be a developer or home builder trying to make a living in Qualicum Beach with that kind of inventory. So where, exactly, has the mayor’s pendulum moved? If it’s moved off a stance that says ‘go away developer’ and ‘move along families, no room for your here,’ than we would suggest that’s a good move. With the small amount of inventory available and the rough ride they seem to get even when they do everything right, developers are clearly not running roughshod over the Town of Qualicum Beach. It’s about balance, and despite the mayor’s claim, the town likely needs to move the pendulum even further to a point where it becomes a welcome place to build a new home for families. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Bees need Balance After reading Audrey Cameron’s letter in The NEWS (‘Broom feeds bees’) it makes me wonder yet again why someone would write in without doing their research. Yes, Broom Busters are supposed to ask before cutting on private property. However, saying broom is great cause it feeds the bees is simplifying the issue. First, from what I have read, only the larger species of bees can feed from broom flowers, excluding many of the smaller native species in this area. Second, broom tends to take over large areas and create a monoculture. Bees need a wide variety of plants that flower throughout the warm months of the year so that they have food throughout the season. Having the monoculture of broom take over in clear areas, empty lots and so forth, it creates a habitat where there is a massive amount of pollen at certain times but there is very limited amounts at other times. Balance is very important. Sam Walker Parksville

Bottleneck Bother Some Parksville city hall types think it might be good to close down half the highway through town — absolutely ridiculous. Would that annoy residents and create a bottleneck? You bet. If a bottleneck would be the problem, and solve the desire to slow down traffic, just close the whole road down. And Parksville could happily grind to a

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halt, and be saved the expense of buying up those lots to widen on the other end of town. I remember when the highway was opened up to four lanes. It was wonderful and modern and that still applies. Clarke laCey Coombs

We can impact price I would like to respond to your letters to the editor regarding gas prices. Yes we all do watch the prices. We all know that Courtney is much cheaper than Parksville and also Duncan is cheaper. The price fluctuation is not due to shipping at all. It is a mater of what we are willing to pay to enjoy the luxury of our automobiles. Our government will not interfere with it because they have the bucks to fight. There are regulations on hydro, also on natural gas prices, but strangely enough there is not on gasoline prices, even though there is a law against price fixing. Then, as a good measure, the gasoline companies are responsible for the escalation of prices, thereby responsible for the high escalation of the country’s inflation — still the government does nothing, but that is probably because large portions of the gas prices are taxes. If we really wanted to, we could get control of gasoline prices and bring it down. All we need is a rotating boycott of stations. Sooner or later, they would all come down. We just need the media to assist and this idea would spread through the country.

listen to residents After reading sections of the draft OCP, I am very concerned about certain language that is being considered for inclusion in our OCP. Why are photos of The Beach Club featured on two pages of our OCP? The city is supportive of waiving the DCCs (infrastructure charges) that developers must pay for each affordable unit they build. This means that the developer can walk away with approximately $13,000 per unit, while we, the residents, will be forced to pay these costs with increased taxes. One section states that an owner/developer of a rental building can be considered by the city to apply for a building strata conversion. What this means is that an elderly person living on a fixed income and who has been living in their rental home for many years, can be evicted from their home. All the owner/developer has to do is show the city their plans to relocate the residents they have evicted. Nobody should have to live with this possibility hanging over their heads. At the all-candidates meeting held prior to the last election, our mayor apologized for not listening to the residents of Parksville and he stated that this will not happen again. I, for one, am still waiting for him to listen to our residents, because this OCP is all about supporting the developers and not our residents.

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as i see them Re: a letter to the editor in a recent edition of The NEWS from BC Hydro’s Gary Murphy concerning my motion on smart meters at the RDN. I won’t bother with the evidence, it’s overwhelming. Let me comment as to style. Apparently, “misleading and incorrect information” means anything BC Hydro does not agree with, or would like to have hidden.

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Comparing microwave with long wave and short wave is misleading. They have different properties and effects. The claim that microwave EMR does no harm comes from a peculiar logic process that assumes numbers count. For example, it would conclude that there are no automobile collisions because the majority of cars do not exhibit collision damage. The much-cited, but not quoted, B.C. Chief Health Officer can be seen on YouTube describing the Canada Safety Code 6 as “totally out of date . . . needs to be upgraded.” Countries, including half of the global population, have now deemed cell phone (and smart meter) EMR to be dangerous to children. But not BC Hydro — they know better apparently. I will continue to call them as I see them. Julian Fell rDn Director, area F Coombs

human antennas This is in response to “Safety is the key,” a letter to the editor written by Gary Murphy, B.C. Hydro’s chief for Smart Meters. To begin with, I would like to make it clear that I have worked with radio frequency transmitters in my career for over 28 years. Signals for televisions, radios, etc., go only to that device, whereas Smart Meter signals go to every electrical outlet in the home. The smart meter connects to the electrical panel — which in turn is connected to every wire in the entire

home. Each of these wires acts as an antenna, carrying the radio frequency signal through each receptacle in the entire home. Every smart meter contains two antennae — one for receiving and the other for transmitting. As our bodies are conductors of electricity (which is evidenced when one touches a live wire and receives a shock), our bodies are also receiving this radio frequency radiation continually when a smart meter is installed on the home. The radiation is constant, both inside and outside the home, and since most of the new appliances have transmitters in them to allow them to ‘speak’ to the smart meter, they too give off radiation in the home. Unfortunately, there are some people who are sensitive to these radio frequency waves, some of them are extremely so. It is not hogwash, it is a living hell — and there is no amount of dialogue that can change what these individuals suffer through. Safety is of great concern, Gary Murphy. That is why more attention needs to be given to the health issues and other concerns over these radiating smart meters. He stated: “As a provincial Crown corporation, we are also accountable for the information we provide to people.” We will hold your feet to the fire on this, as well as BC Hydro and the Liberal government. Ken BorDian Parksville See LETTERS, page A13

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Safety indeed Re: “Safety is the key,” a letter to the editor in The NEWS by Gary Murphy, chief project officer, Smart Metering and Infrastructure, with BC Hydro. We have been assured, ad nauseum, that BC Hydro will “address” customer’s “questions” and “concerns” before installing smart meters. As he is the CPO, surely it would be logical to assume Murphy’s is a typical response. Despite an extremely long letter, Murphy does not reference any of the scientific, legal and social data presented by Julian Fell, to the RDN. Murphy has no degree in health or other related sciences, unlike Julian Fell, whose information he summarily castigates as “incorrect and misleading.” By glaring omission, Murphy shows he is unable to sustain logical argument in the face of other information, but resorts to regurgitating the cherry-picked pablum he’s been fed from above to drown out opposition. When it comes to due diligence for our, and our children’s safety, Murphy’s recalcitrant, cavalier rejection, rather than a concerned, measured investigation and analysis of the message and the substantial credentials of the messenger, is solid indication that BC Hydro’s claims that they take safety seriously, and that they will address customers’ concerns, are simply not true. EnidMary SangStEr-KElly Errington

Smart querieS In his recent letter to the editor, BC Hydro’s Gary Murphy states that smart meters are safe and are required. He is also sad about the misin-

formation presented. Well, so am I. Why did he not state what misinformation he was talking about? Why are there hundreds of experts, scientists and doctors all willing to go into a public domain and post their information and their facts and names, but BC Hydro only mentions independent companies used to test a cheap Chinese plastic meter that most older house wiring is not designed to handle. Why does he say the World Health Organization (WHO) found the meters safe when as of 2012 WHO classed EMF radiation from cell phones and smart meters as a Class 2b carcinogen? Why can a person find thousands of fact on the dangers of these smart meters when the only published data regarding how good they are comes from BC Hydro? Why, if they are not to be classed as a surveillance device, is there a zig-bee chip, along with a second transmitter incorporated into each presently installed smart meter? Why are all major appliances being developed already made to allow for direct communication with the zig-bee transmitter? Why, if China is suspected of cyber security breaches that allow them to possibly control hydro, pipelines and gas grids, does BC Hydro insist that they are secure when any noted security expert has already stated time and again that even the governments themselves are not able to guarantee cyber security? And why was the B.C. Utilities Commission bypassed to allow smart meters without public input before the government spent $1 billion of our money on a non-CSA approved cheap metering device that is overpriced? Milt WhitEducK Parksville

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE Pursuant to Section 185 of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that the Regional District of Nanaimo intends to provide assistance to the Vancouver Island Regional Library (“VIRL”) through the lending of $9.5 million. The Regional District of Nanaimo, will, subject to approval of the electors by Alternative Approval Process, borrow up to $9.5 million to lend to the VIRL, to enable the VIRL to purchase the Downtown Harbourfront Library Building located at 90 Commercial Street, in Nanaimo, BC (Air Space Parcel 1, Section 1, Nanaimo District, Air Space Plan VIP65336). The money, including interest charges incurred by the Regional District of Nanaimo and all costs of borrowing the funds, will be repaid to the Regional District of Nanaimo over a twenty-five (25) year period. Dated at the City of Nanaimo, this 25th day of February, 2013 Jacquie Hill Corporate Officer

Notice of Alternative Approval Process ELECTORAL AREAS A, B, C, E, F, G & H CITY OF NANAIMO, CITY OF PARKSVILLE, DISTRICT OF LANTZVILLE, TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH

Regional Library Capital Financing Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1673 and Indebtedness Agreement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) intends to adopt “Regional Library Capital Financing Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1673, 2013” (“Bylaw No. 1673”) to authorize the RDN to borrow up to $9.5 millon and to enter into an Indebtedness Agreement with the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), for the purpose of lending $9.5 million to the VIRL, to enable the VIRL to purchase the Downtown Harbourfront Library building located at 90 Commercial Street in Nanaimo, BC (Air Space Parcel 1, Section 1, Nanaimo District, Air Space Plan VIP65336) (the “Property”), with such debt to be repaid within 25 years from the date of issue of the debenture. The Indebtedness Agreement commits VIRL to register a mortgage as security on the Property and requires VIRL to pay all costs associated with the debt and obtaining elector approval. The term of the Indebtedness Agreement will be a maximum of 25 years. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the RDN may proceed with the adoption of Bylaw No. 1673 and approval of the Indebtedness Agreement unless by the deadline, Elector Response Forms are certified by the Corporate Officer as having been signed by at least 10% of the eligible electors for the RDN. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the RDN and will be provided to all electors in Electoral Areas A, B, C, E, F, G, H, the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville, the District of Lantzville and the Town of Qualicum Beach upon request. A copy of Bylaw No. 1673, the Indebtedness Agreement and Elector Response Forms are available on the RDN website at www.rdn.bc.ca and at the Administration Office of the Regional District of Nanaimo located at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, Phone 250-390-4111/1877-607-4111, from February 28, 2013 to April 9, 2013 during regular office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; and Wednesday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. Deadline – the deadline for delivering the signed Elector Response Forms is 4:30 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Forms must be received by the Corporate Officer at the Regional District of Nanaimio, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2 by the deadline to be counted. The Elector Response Form may not be returned by email or by fax as original signatures are required. Alternative Approval Process The only persons qualified to sign the Elector Response Forms are electors of Electoral Areas A, B, C, E, F, G, H, the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville, the District of Lantzville and the Town of Qualicum Beach. Qualified electors are persons meeting all of the following Resident or Non-Resident Property Elector qualifications: Resident electors: • age 18 or older; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before signing the Elector Response Form; • a resident of the Regional District of Nanaimo for at least 30 days before signing the Elector Response Form; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Non-resident property elector: • not entitled to register as a resident elector in the Regional District of Nanaimo; • age 18 or older; • a Canadian citizen; • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before signing the Elector Response Form; • a registered owner of real property in the Regional District of Nanaimo for at least 30 days before signing the Elector Response Form; • the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; • if there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common), only one of those individuals, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, may register as a non-resident property elector; and • a person may only register as a non-resident property elector in relation to one parcel of real property in a jurisdiction. Note: No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote. For the purpose of conducting this elector response opportunity, the number of eligible electors is determined to be 112,533. If less than 10% (11,253) of the electors in Electoral Areas A, B, C, E, F, G, H, the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville, the District of Lantzville and the Town of Qualicum Beach sign and submit an Elector Response Form to the Regional District of Nanaimo, the RDN may proceed to adopt Bylaw No. 1673 and enter into the Indebtedness Agreement. If 11,253 or more electors return signed Elector Response Forms by the deadline, the Bylaw cannot be adopted without obtaining the assent of the electors (referendum). 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ear Revenue Canada: I got your latest letter the other week and thanks so much for writing, although I have to say I was a little taken aback by your tone. From what I gather, you seem to be quite upset about a few of my latest tax returns. Well, right off the bat I want to say there’s no reason to get upset about this. Emotions just cloud the issue. I know it has been a few weeks since you first brought this up, but I was kind of hoping you would have cooled off by now — or even just ... gone away. You aren’t going away though … right? So with that in mind, I suppose this is probably as

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good an opporas the result of tunity as any to what, really, is set the record just an accountBy Neil Horner straight. ing error. It is possible One thing that I may have you might want made a misto think about in take on my tax future is to make forms. those tax forms I believed I less confusing was in compliso other people ance with all like me will not the rules when be caught in this I filled out those forms — problem. I mean, I’ve made which are confusing — but my living as an investigative it turns out I may have been journalist for more than 20 mistaken in that regard. years and even I can’t figure I don’t believe I owe you them out. All those ticks and any money, but this has be- boxes and yesses and nos … come a major distraction, so You know, I could just as my girlfriend and I discussed easily have erred the other it and we decided that in or- way and ended up paying der to turn the page, to put far more than I should have. all of this behind us, we are The fact that the mistake — going to voluntarily pay back and that form was confusing all the money we received — turned out to be tens of

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thousands of dollars to my benefit is just the luck of the draw, nothing more. Hey look, come on, you remember me! It’s the Neilster! You’ve known me for years and you know that I would never do anything that was inappropriate and I would never, ever take advantage of my position in any kind of inappropriate way! To recap then, I’m paying back the money, I’ve provided useful input into the future makeup of tax forms and I’ve told you that you can trust me. So that should pretty much put this all behind us, right guys? Guys? Neil Horner is a regular columnist with The NEWS.

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Deep Bay to hold first race of spring

ailing season kicks off in Deep Bay this weekend with the launch of the annual spring race on Sunday, March 3. Fleet captain Don Manness said the handicap race will see competitors on the longest boat — 32 feet — taking on others with craft as small as 24 feet in length. The course of the race, he added, is still to be determined, and there’s a very good reason for that. “It’s wise to start a race going to windward and there are all sorts of reasons for that,” he said. “So we don’t set the course until we all get down to the dock on race day.” Usually however, the prevailing wind is a southeaster, meaning the boats will race around the Chrome Island lighthouse or up the channel between Denman and Hornby islands. Participation varies, he said, with the usual seven

or eight boats sometimes dwindling to just three or four. He’s concerned the floatila may more resemble the latter this time around. “I’m not too excited about the weather this weekend,” he said. “It’s cool out there. We don’t mind getting caught in the rain, but setting out in the rain is not so good.”

“We always need crews,” he said. “You don’t have to phone anybody. If somebody wants to sail or learn how to sail, By they just have to Neil come on down Horner to the clubhouse at 10 a.m. on race day and there will be people working around their boats and they just need to ask them.”

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• Anger and concern continue to be expressed about not only the closure of the Coast Guard station in Kitsilano, but also the planned mothballing of facilities in Comox and Ucluelet. The Canada Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Centre in Ucluelet will close in 2015, a victim of recent budget cuts. The coast guard stations in Bamfield and Tofino will remain operational.

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No money until track is ready get and all we had to do was say no to this and then pass our budget with all the stuff we need, rather than throwing this money away in front of a train.” Although he also opposed funding the railway, Deep Bay-Bowser director Bill Veenhof urged his colleagues to stick to the motion at issue, rather than debate whether or not the money should be provided. “That ship has sailed,” he said. “We aren’t talking about the railway funding. We are talking about split-

ting that funding.” That didn’t deter those opposed to the railway funding. “If somebody says in eight months’ time that whoops, we don’t have enough money and ... more money is required, then what happens?,” said Parksville director Marc Lefebvre District general manager Paul Thorkelson refused to comment on such hypothetical situations however, stressing that the decision to provide the funding has already been made.

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“When I put forward a motion I want to see an end result and I don’t see anything coming out of this,” he said. “I want to see something credible and substantial happen.” Lantzville director Brian Dempsey went further, arguing that if people don’t want smart meters, they should be willing to have their house inspected to ensure they aren’t running a marijuana grow-op. “I’m really concerned because somebody could refuse a meter because they’re running an operation,”

he said. “If they refuse a meter, I would like to see their home inspected to see of they’re not running a drug lab. They shouldn’t be ashamed to have someone on the property.” Veenhof’s amendment to the motion to remove mention of neighbours’ properties, passed however, which made it palatable enough for the main motion to pass as well. Trouble was still brewing however, in Fell’s third motion, which called on the RDN to request RCMP not to interfere in forced installations of smart me-

ters on contesting properties. Again, Willie led the charge against the motion. “Now we are going to start giving instructions to the RCMP?” he asked. “That’s not within the parameters of this board.” This time, Parksville director Marc Lefebvre came to the rescue, with an amendment saying that no person should suffer trespass for smart meters — and leaving out mention of the RCMP. This passed and was enough to get the motion passed.

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our years ago, a dear friend suffered Dementia, from the Latin de (apart) and a devastating hemorrhagic stroke. mens (mind) is the gradual and progressive deBlood flooded the right side of his terioration of our ability to process thought and brain. Coma. Paralysis. act upon it in a useful and acceptNon-responsiveness. ed manner; it is the gradual loss of We were told: “Hope for the best, our intelligence. Dementia is the but prepare for the worst.” Nine By Nancy Whelan umbrella term for several forms of days later, that poor brain opened dementia, including, but not reits eyes to a sunny January mornstricted to Alzheimer’s. It can be ing. We knew that we were on our the result of stroke, brain injury, or way to following the first half of other disease. that pronouncement. The Moment by Moment semiWe then faced the daunting nar will give hope and help to dequestion of “How?” How does one mentia sufferers, their families, and help an ailing brain? Why does a their caregivers. Jane Hope of the brain develop problems? Who or Alzheimer Society will provide inwhat can tell us what we need to know? There formation on support groups for caregivers, edwas not much easily available help at the time. ucation programs, information bulletins, and But almost as if they sensed our despair, a num- teleworkshops in the Oceanside area. ber of knowledgeable people were even then Ronine Sharp RN, will present “The Top Ten coming to our rescue. for Brains” — an A to J list of what articles and This was the Oceanside Dementia Education specialists agree are good for brain mainteTask Team, (ODETT). nance: Attitude, Belong, Clear, Devotion, ExerOn Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to cise, Food, Games, Help, Investigate, Jive. These 3 p.m., at Parksville’s Knox United Church, come with the examples and science to back up ODETT will present the educational seminar, the focus words and how to apply them for a “Moment by Moment — learn from yesterday, better brain. live for today, plan for tomorrow.” Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized deODETT held its inaugural meeting in June of mentia care professional trainer, will explain 2009, its members all volunteers, persons with many mysteries of our brain and its funcdementia, family caregivers, a nurse, counselors, tions and offer clear suggestions for copmusic therapist and those interested in learning ing with its aging and/or deterioration. The about dementia. Partnered with other commu- showing of her clear and excellent DVD, The nity group agencies, ODETT began its free ed- Senior Gems likens each area of our brain to ucational sessions on dementia. Its first major one of several gems, explains its workings, seminar took place in PV in 2010 with a keynote and offers methods of coping with developspeaker who was herself coping with dementia. ing dementia.

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Thurs. Mar. 7, 1-2:30pm Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Registered Clinical Counselor Allison Reeves helps families deal with a wide array of issues related to chronic disease. Wed. Mar. 13, 10am-2pm Blood Glucose Meter Clinic See the newest Lifescan meter, Verio IQ. Fri. Mar. 15, 10am Diabetes & Heart Health Grocery Tour Meet Dietitian Colleen Canning in our seminar room, then walk over to QF for a lesson on reading labels and selecting the best foods for your health. Sat. Mar. 16, 11am Gluten-Free Living Life Coach Julie Oulton visits Parksville to deliver this popular workshop about how to eat gluten free. ($20 fee) Wed. Mar. 20, 10am The Wisdom of Traditional Foods Naturopathic Physician Cobi Bothma speaks to the osteoporosis support group about foods that help support general health and build stronger bones. Wed. Mar. 20, 4pm Nutrition and Women’s Health The role of food and supplements in women’s hormonal health. Thurs. Mar. 21, 1-2:30pm Caring for a Diabetic Spouse or Relative Join Registered Clinical Counselor Allison Reeves, and learn how to support your spouse and their diabetes program. www.allisonreevescounselling.com Sat. April 6 Oceanside Family Health & Wellness Fair

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Parksville Ballet School will be holding another popular 8-week Parent & Tot Kinder Klass. This parent participation class is designed to introduce toddlers (and their caregivers) to the wonder of music and movement. The next session will begin on Wed., April 10th from 10:00-10:45am, and will continue until Wed., May 29. For registration information call 248-9522, visit our website at www.parksvilleballet.com, or email info@parksvilleballet.com. We are located in the Parksville Centre for Performing Arts at Stanford Centre, 425 East Stanford Ave.

250.248.9522 www.parksvilleballet.com Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Esquimalt Is looking for young people between the ages of 12 & 18 who are looking for fun, adventure and a challenge! We offer marksmanship, first aid, camping, boating, physical training,, sports activities, music programs, citizenship , friendships, and even paid summer training camps! Ongoing registration is on Wednesdays at the Oceanside Middle School from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Contact one of our officers at our League Headquarters 250-248-2677 __________________________________

Navy League Cadet Corps Admiral Yanow is looking for young people between the ages of 9 & 12 who are looking for fun, adventure and a challenge! We offer marksmanship, first aid, camping, boating, physical training, sports activities, music programs, citizenship and friendships. Ongoing registration is on Mondays at the Parksville Elementary School from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Contact one of our officers at our League Headquarters 250-248-2677 or 250-937-7023 _______________________________________ Adult Volunteers are needed! Please enquire at one of the above phone numbers.

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ERNEST (ERNIE) EDWARD BATES DECEMBER 3, 1910 – FEBRUARY 7, 2013

rnie passed away peacefully on February 7, 2013 at the age of 102 years, at Stanford Place in Parksville, BC. He was predeceased by his wife, Margery (nee Knight) in Parksville; his sister, Sadie; brothers, Frank (Ethel), Tom (Linda), and sister, Edith (Ted) Hubbard all in England. Born in Walthamstow, England, Ernie grew up in the Highams Park area of London becoming a Boy Scout and meeting Baden Powell. At the age of 18 he apprenticed to the Hudson’s Bay Company and travelled to Canada, begininning as a clerk in Northern Ontario in the fur trade. He and his future wife, Margery met at Dinorwic, Ontario. After managing many posts across Northern Ontario, Ernie and Margery moved to BC and finally retired on Vancouver Island from Kitimat, settling first at French Creek and then moving to Pym Street in Parksville. Always interested in the outdoors, Ernie is remembered as an avid fisherman, in earlier years, along with camping and lake boating. He and Margery were early members of the Arrowsmith Naturalists, participated in Brant counts and were always strongly interested in the environment around us. Ernie and Margery were supporters of St. Anne’s St. Edmund’s Anglican Church in Parksville, with Ernie being a longtime member of the choir. Ernie is lovingly remembered by his only son, Tom and daughter-in-law, Lorraine of Nanoose Bay, BC; granddaughters, Terri (Rundle) Williamson of Canmore, AB; Laurie (Bart) BatesFrymel of Vancouver, BC; Edie (Cliff) Richard of Edmonton, AB; also great-granddaughters, Serina and Kyla Williamson and Lexi and Alina Richard; additionally, nephews and nieces, Barrie Bates, Gaynor Foster, Graham Bates, Neil Hubbard, John Hubbard in England and overseas and Jane Closs and John Closs of Ontario, George Bell and Ian Bell of Alberta. We thank the staff at Stanford Place in Parksville for their ongoing care and attention for Ernie. In particular thanks to Vicki, Carla and Heather and all the many others who cared for and supported Ernie through these last few years. We would also like to thank the Rev. Andrew Twiddy of St. Anne’s and St. Edmund’s Anglican Church for his ongoing support for the family. Cremation has taken place. A service and celebration will be held July 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. At St. Anne’s St. Edmund’s Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd., Parksville when family and friends are best able to gather. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be most appreciated.

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Aafra Hermina ZAAL

After a brief illness, Aafra Hermina Zaal passed away on Sunday, February 17th, 2013 at the age of 94. Born in the Netherlands, she immigrated with her family to Canada in 1955. Aafra was predeceased by her husband Willem in 1999. She will be greatly missed by her children; Rita Frewer (Dennis), Alida deJonge, Fred Zaal (Sharon), Elisabeth Zaal and Wilma Delongchamp (George), as well as grandchildren Kim, Rob, Jay, Ryan, Corey, Scott, Greg, Jordana, Johanna, Christopher, Danielle, Celeste and Sharon, as well as 11 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Cokely Manor for all their care and support for the past six years. Aafra provided free cleft palate surgery to children in third world countries.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Smile Train Canada.

Miller, Alfred (Al) July 26 1960 – Feb. 18, 2013

Born Alfred E. P. Van der Ploeg in Port Alberni, Al was a man of many talents. As a young man, he fought forest fires in BC. He followed in his father’s footsteps, became a baker and worked alongside him at Mountain View Bakery in Port Alberni. For a time, Al owned a bakery in Langford. Later he returned to work in the forests of BC for many years and he loved the outdoors. In later years, he enjoyed carpentry and his parents, sister, daughter and grandchildren all benefitted from his skills. He always said a person needed to apply drywall mud with the same technique as icing a cake. As teenagers, Al and his brother Pete spent many weekends sailing with their father on the waters of the Strait of Georgia. In the winter, they spent their weekends skiing together on Mount Arrowsmith. Predeceased by his older brother and best friend, Peter Miller in 1986. Survived by his daughters, Nicole (Ryan), Jaime and Amanda as well as his four grandchildren who were the very brightest lights in his life: Kenneth, Hazel-Lily, Wesley and Olive-May. Also survived by his parents, Everett and Ena Miller, his sister Anita (Graham), his brother Marvin, and his two nephews, Elijah and Nicholas. Remembered by Pam, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. Al passed away in Saskatoon on February 18, in the arms of his loving family. A Celebration of Al’s life will be held in Port Alberni at a later date. He was a great man and a superhero to his daughters and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by many and forever in our hearts.

“Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark.”

DILWORTH, Roy Pierce

Jan. 8, 1924 – Feb. 21, 2013 Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Comox, BC at 11:45am on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Roy is survived his wife of 62 years, Eva Dilworth, son Glenn Dilworth, daughter Doreen Dilworth, grandchildren Amy and Martin and great grandchildren Arayleah and Taya. Roy was a member of the Elks Club and Legion 211 Bowser. He retired from Sarnia General Hospital in 1989 and moved to Vancouver Island in July of 1990. In his leisure time, Roy was a huge pool player at the Legion with the guys. Private cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, Courtenay, 250-334-0707

Douglas Arthur Taylor

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our father, grandfather, Douglas Arthur Taylor, who was born in Vancouver Dec. 8, 1937 and passed suddenly at his home in Qualicum Beach on Feb.12, 2013. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Marjorie and Frank and many loving grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends, first wife Petra. He will be sadly missed by his sons, Robert (Aggie), Stuart (Sandra), granddaughters Ayla and Emily, grandsons Andrew and Owen, of whom he was so proud, sister Joan (George), sisters-in-law Dawn Eve and Maxine, brother-in-law Guy and many nieces, nephews, cousins, ex-wife Glenna, and friends made over the years working for CIBC in postings all over the province. Doug attended David Livingstone Elementary and graduated from King Edward High. He always had a job, starting with a paper route when he was eleven. He was an Eagle Scout, the cowboy in the white hat. After a lifetime career with CIBC, he returned to his beloved Qualicum after retirement. His life was dedicated to serving others ( receiving many civic awards) and also protecting the environment, most recently highly promoting the sustainability of our salmon, through his work with Streamkeepers and vocally supporting Alexandra Morton. He was involved with many service clubs over the years, was named Citizen of the year in Creston where he chaired the Blossom Time Festival for many years, worked with Citizens on Patrol, was Treasurer of Qualicum Curling Club for many years, organized the annual one-mile swim, etc. Doug enjoyed curling, boating and fishing, the comraderies of many friends along the way. He owned, loved and spoiled his dogs from childhood on, the last being Lucy, Rowdy and Keisha. A life well lived and regrets there were few. He was much loved, will be sorely missed by so many and now joins his heavenly family. On March 2nd at 11am a public Celebration service followed by reception will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Ctr., 747 Jones St., Qualicum Beach. On March 5th at 11am a funeral and reception will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, 306 East 11th Ave. Vancouver, followed by internment at Mountainview Cemetery. ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV GRQDWLRQV ZRXOG EH ZHOFRPH E\ WKH 'DYLG 6X]XNL )RXQGDWLRQ RU 6WUHDPNHHSHUV 4XDOLFXP %HDFK 6RFLHW\.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS A VERY heartfelt Thank you to all of our friends who sent their condolences and who attended Cameron Kings memorial farewell on October 27th, 2012 Sincerely Shirley King and family.

COMING EVENTS FOR THE LOVE OF PARROTS REFUGE SOCIETY will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the World Parrot Refuge Thrift Shop- 2116 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. March 18th at 4:30pm. Members Welcome!

WEEKEND BIBLE CONFERENCE with JERRY BENJAMIN The Seven “I Ams” of Christ in the Gospel of John. Friday evening, March 1st through Sunday morning, March 3rd. Nanoose Evangelical Free Church, 2462 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay. Call for more info: 250-468 9233, 250-468-2751.

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October 14, 1930 - February 21, 2013 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we wish to announce the passing of George A. Dunbar. Admired as a devoted family man, George also enjoyed many pursuits, including fishing, badminton, power squadron and most notably, golf. George is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Fran, his sons; Charles Bruce (Karey) of Langley, B.C., Donald George of Fernie, B.C., his sister Myrtle (Ed) Spencer of Port Alberni, B.C., along with many other extended family members.

A special thank you to the staff of Qualicum Manor for their excellent care and kindness for George. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, kindly make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Christina Melrose Dickson Carson (nee Spanswick) Christina (January 14, 1926) passed away at 6:15 a.m., February 20, with a smile on her face. In true Chris fashion, she picked her own time and the 12 day vigil brought all her children and many grandchildren together, to share stories and serenade her with guitar, ukulele and violin. A few minutes before she crossed over, Chris smiled, sang a little bit, then closed her eyes and passed peacefully. We are all going to miss her, but we also know she is in a much better place. Chris’s parents and sisters (Clair, Pearl and Elizabeth) were all waiting on the other side to greet her. Chris had a great 87 years on earth. Married to the love of her life, RCAF pilot, Kit (Lorne Rae) in 1945, Chris left her home in Edinburgh and came to Canada with son Ronald Bruce (Del) when he was 9 months old. Chris was only 21. Three more children followed; Philip Lorne (Julie), Barbara Christine Watson (Ted), Paul Rae (Kathy). The numbers multiplied from there with 17 grandchildren; Brandon Stephanie, Demian, Tamara, Teresa, Cody, Shannon, Tyler, Michelle Kendel, Darren, Carmanagh, Forrest, Cassidy, Joyalea, Wylder and Tananger, Chris also had 3 great grandchildren; Madison, Chase and Jasmine From war-bride, to mom, to real estate agent, her life was happy and full. Retirement in Qualicum Beach, brought travel and pleasure with her family close by. Chris’s family would like to give a special thanks for the amazing care Debbie and Barb provided for mom in the last few months. We would also like to thank the caring staff at The Gardens. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Anna Alberta Fowler, deceased, formerly of the Town of Qualicum Beach, in the Province of British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Anna Alberta Fowler are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to CIBC Trust Corporation, executor of the Estate, c/o the Solicitor of the Estate at the address set out below, on or before March 22, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. Marshall & Lamperson Lawyers & Notaries 710 Memorial Avenue PO Box 879 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2

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For The Parksville Beach Festival Society We are looking for two Festival Assistants to manage the day to day operations at the sand sculpting site. Your duties will involve assisting with event set up and teardown, merchandise sales, liaising with entertainers, volunteers, vendors and seniors groups. The QF Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition will take place July 12 - 14, but these positions will begin May 13th and July 2nd and carry through until Aug 23rd. Candidates must be full time university students and be returning to full time studies in the fall. A Class 5 Driver’s License is required. For a complete job description, please email: info@parksvillebeachfest.ca HOLBROOK DYSON LOGGING LIMITED- requires a full time processor operator to run a Tigercat H855C with Waratah HTH624 head. Full year work and union rates/benefits apply. Please fax resumes to 250-287-9259.

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Ivan 250-758-0371 WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.

HAULING AND SALVAGE JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Call Sean 250-741-1159 TERRY’S TRUCKING- Haul away yard & construction waste, appl’s, furniture, junk, etc. Phone: Terry at 250-2484917 & leave a message. WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Small engine repair, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS “RENOVATIONS Done Right” At Lobo97 we do Bathrooms, Mudrooms, Decks, Flooring. 250-228-1339, or at lobo97@shaw.ca TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121

RENOVATIONS: PAINTING & REPAIRS

S.R.D. Projects

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Call Rick or Sue 250-468-5733 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.

Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding

PAINTING

Chris McLean 250-757-9232 or 1-877-581-3311

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

cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!!

FULL CIRCLE SERVICES

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

New Year’s Special Interior Painting - 10% off WCB Insured Local References Call Bob @ 250-468-7509 or 250-228-2895 POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB

PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, Reliable & insured. Call for a free quote: 250-668-4642

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

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

CAMPBELL RIVER Beautiful 1765sq ft. 3 bd/2 bth bungalow on cul-de-sac. Large entrance, fam. rm. sun rm, open liv/din rm, 3/4” oak flooring, nicely landscaped, enclosed backyard, covered patio, sideyard RV parking with hookups, HEAT PUMP, 5 appls. $282,000.00. 250-923-7010

MAGIC CHEF fridge $450., 21” color TV $50., PVR’s, VCR’s speakers, Hi quality futon $400., packing boxes, etc. 250-738-1169 Patrick.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

WE BUY HOUSES

MUST SEE: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Bath, sep. office with private entry nestled in Qualicum Woods.Just 5 mins to Village, beach, forest & 2 golf courses. Low maint. gardens, fenced backyard, offers privacy & peaceful surrounding.Lots of updates & reno’s, infra-red sauna in garage. $349,000.00 If interested call:250-594-5654

ALL CLEAN Residential Cleaners 250.668.4642

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JOE’s RENO’s Renovations BIG OR SMALL Shelving, Decks, Bathrooms & Kitchens, Rental Maintenance, Garages

CALL JOE: 250-927-4868

info@allclean4you.ca

or email joedirt7@shaw.ca

HANDYPERSONS

EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Handyman Services

Excavating & Gravel Truck Service

• Fences & Gates (new & repairs)

BLANK CANVAS

Lot Clearing Grinding • Gravel Sand • Bark mulch Fish Compost Fence lines Yard clean up Roads • Ponds House demo • Ditching

Roy Kroes 250 228-0040

250-951-1627

• Patio/Deck Repairs pairs & Cleaning g • Power Washing • Yard Work & Cleanup • Home Repair Work • Minor Landscaping • Painting

PARKSVILLE- 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Avail Apr 1. 55+ bldg. NP/NS. $800. 1(403)942-3752 QUALICUM BEACH, 3 bdrm, 3 baths. Walk to town, school & bus stop. 5 appli’s, $1150 p/m, Call 250-248-7849 or email: qualduplex@gmail.com QUALICUM BEACH: Downtown 1 bdrm+ den duplex. F/S, coin operated laundry. NS/NP 850/mo + util’s, ref’s req’d avail. Mar 1. Call Sian 250752-9833.

HOMES FOR RENT 10 MINS north of Qualicum on acreage, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 7 appls, woodstove, fenced, newly updated, $1300 mo, avail April. 1. (250)752-6048.

Call: 1-250-616-9053

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TOWNHOUSES Call Virginia 250-594-2404 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties

FUTON, NEAR New, double, dark wood frame, 8” mattress. New cost $1000. Will sell for $400. Phone (250)758-9654, Nanaimo.

GARAGE SALES PARKSVILLE, 1146 Roberton Blvd, Mar 2 (9:30-1:30). (Mar 9 if rain). No early birds

JEWELS, FURS ANTIQUE GOLD and pearl ring with beautiful engraved pattern on sides of ring, $100. Also, Antique gold & opal ring with elegant engraving, $100. Call 250-720-5756 lv msg. LADIES FULL length dark mink tail coat. 100% Handmade in Edmonton, AB by Alan Marcus of Regal furs with only tails, beautiful pattern. Cold stored every winter, classic elegant style. Originally purchased $11,500.00 Asking $400. Lv. Msg. 250-720-5756

BC Real Estate Holding Co. (1989) FOR SALE ...with 1 semi-waterfront Parksville property. Assumable mortgage $350,000.00 ...plus 2 waterfront properties in Qualicum Beach $750,000.00 All income generating properties... Wanted: 1 commercial lot/bldg Call:250-752-3813 for details

Parksville 2.31 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested #250-228-7162. Will look at all reasonable offers. VACATION HOME. Penthouse Condo, great view, La Penita (Mexico), 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies. For sale by owner. Please see: www.jaltembasol.com or email ronalddjohnson@hotmail.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

DRYWALL

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Free Estimates

AVAILABLE NOW 2 Bdrm Townhome for rent. 5 appls, walk out patio, covered parking. Walk to Qualicum Village. Small dog ok.

Installers 25 Yrs Exp

CUTE 2 bed, 1 bath home for rent. Rancher is newly renovated throughout entire house, comes with fridge, stove, shed, covered patio and fenced yard. Located at 1700 Alberni Hwy (Country Aire MHP) If you are interested contact Randy at 250-2407008. Small dogs are acceptable. $900/m utilities not included Downtown Qualicum Beach 2 bedroom, renovated kitchen and bath with hardwood floors. South-facing deck, walk to anywhere. Landscaping included. Avail, APRIL 1 $1200/month. 250-752-0288 ERRINGTON: OVER 2000 sqft duplex, private setting. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, sauna, elec. wood heat, $1100/mo. Avail immed. Call (250)724-5537. HOUSE FOR rent on Station Rd in Coombs, NS/NP. Call (250)248-9548. PARKSVILLE 367 Rheumer Cres. 3 bdrm, 2 bath $1200 + util. N/S N/P Avail. May 1st. 250-783-9983 PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, walk to town, $1200.00 p/m, Call Jack 778-321-1953 PARKSVILLE, LRG bright 2 bdrm, close to downtown. Suits couple. $930/mo, incl h/w, & yard maint. n/p, n/s. 250-954-8326 QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath, new house w/ loft, propane F/P, garage, N/S, small pet ok, $1100/mo + utils. Avail Apr 1st. Call Tracey, 250-752-5505.

250-752-5233

Specializing in Cedar Fencing Custom Fencing, Installation & Repairs Built to Suit • Garden Sheds Custom Gates • Panels • Arbours t-albanese@hotmail.com

PARKSVILLE NEAR new, Upper,1 bdrm, close to Wembley Mall. N/S, N/P,Incld’s Heat, Cable, I/Net, Phone (not including long dist.) & all 5 appliances . $875 p/mo. 250248-3665. Avail. March 1st.

FREE QUOTES IN THE PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM AREA

HANDYPERSONS

Dave: 250-954-8650

1/2 MONTH FREE! Seniors Independent Living. Best value on Vancouver Island! Free housekeeping. Optional meal plan. Walk to beach & shops. (Parksville) 250-468-1465.

297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, $1150. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (250)753-0881.

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RENOVATIONS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath. Furnished. $1350. Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881.

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RENTALS

255 HIRST Ave- 1 & 2 bdrm, $725 & $875. Call Ardent Properties. www.ardent properties.com (250)753-0881.

BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114

WILF @ Parksville: 250-586-3945 250-248-3337

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PARKSVILLE, 2007, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Patio Home. 1426 sq.ft., Large yard & patio. #6 - 161 Shelly Rd. (Estuary Place). Call 250-951-0839

14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

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CONTRACTORS

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BEAUTYREST Electrically Adjustable, single bed. Excellent cond. $400 obo. (250)7542203

Contact Pauline or Sandi at The News: 250-248-4341 CLEANING SERVICES

543 SEAWARD Way, Qualicum Beach, Almost 1400 sq.ft.,2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 blocks to ocean. Bare land strata. Completely updated, Granite Countertops, Guest Ensuite, H/W floors & much more. On site RV Parking Avail. Priced to sell. $345,900.00, Call Daniel at 250-752-5780.

HOMES WANTED

MORE THAN 50 lbs glass beads, plus pendants, spacers and more, $700 obo. Call Stella after 5 PM at (250)756-7931 VINTAGE DISNEY tin cookie jar with red lid all the characters Mickey, Donald, Pluto and more. $15 obo. Call (250)7205756.

PARKSVILLE- 1-BDRM 4plex unit. $600 mo. Avail March. 15. Call 250-468-5663

FURNITURE

PETS PET CARE SERVICES

HONDA POWERED generator, EM5000, $800. 10” Dewalt 770 radio arm table saw, $75. Call 250)757-8724.

ERRINGTON 2-BDRM $750 p/m and 1-Bdrm $700 p/m, full bath, hydro, satellite, laundry facilities incl. References required. Call: 250-248-5166 or 250-668-0580.

Home Maintenance Interior / Exterior Renos, decks, complete int/ext finishing, Flooring, tiles, painting. Int/Ext & Landscaping Lighting. 35 yrs experience. Semi retired.

Call Bob or Lou

250-248-7044 250-951-2110

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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

PARKSVILLE- X-LARGE 2 bdrm. Security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Laminate, new paint. Near beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $800 mo plus. Please call 250-248-8592.

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

QUALICUM, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo with yard, 6 appl.’s included, N/S, N/P. Avail. Mar 1st. $900 p/m. 250-248-9177

Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager

1-BDRM CONDO, Downtown Qualicum. Deck, storage, covered parking, gas fireplace, 5 appl’s. NS/NP. Avail now. $800./mo. Call (250)752-3419.

COTTAGES QUALICUM BAY- 1 bdrm cottage, 800sq ft, $650mo, priv setting, all utils incld except heat, N/S, pets neg with dep. Avail Now. (250)240-2335.

21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

OFFICE/RETAIL OFFICE, 1000 Sq. ft. in Bright, Newer Bldg, includes: Showroom, lunchroom & washroom with shower. Located in the Fairdowne Industrial Park; Fairdowne Rd. & Hwy 4a. FIRST MONTH FREE! $575 per month. Call 250-716-6797.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

TRUCKS & VANS

BOATS

2001 CHEVY 3/4 Ton Van, low mileage, good shape. $3,500. Phone (250)714-2804

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QUALICUM, 184 West 2nd Ave. 1890 sq ft, air cond. retail / professional. 250-951-8283 QUALICUM BEACH (2nd Ave.), approx 2000 sq ft, 7 rooms main floor (office/retail), 3 upstairs possible living space. Call 250-629-6644.

Retail / Professional Location for Lease in Qualicum Beach. 854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.

MARINE 2004 FORD TARUS WAGON - SEL, loaded, new tires, low kms,

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2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000kmâ€™s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $9,995. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725

1993 Ford Explorer 326,914 Kâ€™s, 4 door, Greenish Blue, runs great, needs rear tires, Tranny slips a little. $1000 obo. Call 250-954-3372

1989 NISSAN Pick-Up $3,100. 4-cyl, standard, great on gas, great cond. Full spare and cab, 177,000km. Maintenance records. (250)713-5264

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QUALICUM- COUNTRY living close to Qualicum Beach, 1 bdrm suite, wood stove, incl all utils, 3 appls + W/D, satellite TV inclâ€™d. NS/NP. Avail immed. refs req. $760. 250-752-3557.

SUITES, UPPER CHURCH ROAD,1 bdrm suite, private, quiet, Wembly area, available immed. Call 250-586-4337. PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath suite in downtown area. Carport. $725/mo. N/P Avail Mar 1. Call 250-954-1746 PARKSVILLE- 2 BDRMS, no dogs allowed, fenced yard, lots of parking, new & clean, all appls. No smoking. $950+ utils & deposit. Refs reqâ€™d. Call(250)882-9952.

TOWNHOUSES QUALICUM BEACH. 2 bdrm, 1/2 blk from ocean. 1240 sq.ft, 1.5 baths, D/W, storage room, covered parking, N/S. Quiet 10 unit complex. 1 pet OK. $990/mo. Call 250-802-7114. angela55@shaw.ca

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HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 656

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS IN THE RESTAURANT, 3-5PM Every Day and 3-8PM Sunday The

CODI BAND in the Pub

Saturday, March 2nd, 7pm 250-752-9111

QUALICUM BEACH

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HOROSCOPES

The week of Feb. 28-March 6, 2013 ARIES Are you the forgiving sort? Probably not, but not everyone can be an Aries, now can they? TAURUS Take people as you find them and make allowances for those who fall short. GEMINI Some people don’t want to be helped. Turn your attention to those who do. CANCER Let your imagination lead you in new directions. Give your mind permission to roam. LEO Put other people’s needs ahead of your own. It could make all the difference in the world to them. VIRGO If you haven’tt reached your goals don’t give up hope – it will happen soon. ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 656

LIBRA You have everything to look forward to and nothing to fear. No, really! Keep going – you’re almost there. SCORPIO If you’re itching to go on a trip, now is an auspicious time to make travel plans. SAGITTARIUS Someone you love is finding it hard to make sense of their feelings. Be patient with them. CAPRICORN You’ve taken on many responsibilities. It’s time to be kind to yourself and ease off a bit. AQUARIUS Wait on any major decision. Leave it a few days and you won’t make a costly mistake. PISCES At home and at work, act as if everything is fine, and it actually will be.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave THU. FEB. 28 FRI. MAR. 1 Featured Events for the Week THE BEAR, THE LION, THE FOX

MARCH 1ST

7:30pm Non-alcoholic refreshments are provided. $2.50 p.p. snack included. Info: 250-586-3743. Rotary House Qualicum Beach, 211 Fern Rd W., QB

DINNER WITH THE CANDIDATE

The KSS Fine Arts Society presents a special KSS Music Program beneifit. Bringing back the big band. Featuring Ian McDougall the Arrowsmith Big Band, and Students of the KSS Jazz Program. Doors open 5:30pm, Dinner 6pm, Concert 7pm. Tickets $50 with dinner, $25 Concert only available at Whats Cooking, Mulberry Bush Bookstore, Smithford’s, Cranky Dog, Union Bay Credit Union or Call 250-752-4486

SHAWN CARLE & MIKE VIERA

OPENING RECEPTION

H.M.S. PINAFORE

Feb. 28 - March 3 Various times. Echo players presents Info: 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca, Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave., QB

FIDDLERS DANCE

7:00-11pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3553 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

FRI. MAR. 1

7pm Cocktails, Show 8pm 19+ Tixs: $25 at door. More info: 250-937-0999 at Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St., PV

6pm Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd. $10 per person, Bring a friend! Tixs: Jim at 250-947-9280 7-9pm. Meet the artists. Everyone is welcome, admission free. Live music is and refreshments. Info: www. mcmillanartscentre.com

GROUP AURA READING & HEALING

EDIBLE NATIVE PLANTS

7pm Nanoose Naturalists present biologist, Jessica Wolf. Info: Margot 250-4689167. Nanoose Library Hall on NW Bay Rd.

JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA 6

5:30pm KSS fine arts society presents. Tixs:$50 with dinner, $25 concert only QB Civic Centre, more info Andy 250-752-4486

Train Station Pottery Shop The

250-954-1872 600 Alberni Highway

Parksville www.arrowsmith pottersguild.bc.ca

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

MARCH 6TH, 8TH & 9TH

WHALEBONE THEATRE PRESENTS BEAUTY & THE BEAST A Musical brought to you by Ballenas Seconday Schools Whalebone Theatre. Show starts at 7PM. We are doing a Sat Matinee at 2PM on the 9th of march. Students and Seniors are $5, Adults $8 and there is a $20 family rate for a family of 4. Tickets are at the door.

FRI. MAR. 1

SANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERY

SAND DOLLARS SQUARE DANCE

THIS SPOT COULD BE YOURS! 250-248-4341

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7:30pm, guest caller Gord Ruedig from Powell River. Come and enjoy a very special evening of dance. Bradley center

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An unexpected berth in the B.C. finals is being met by an impromptu but no less important bottle drive for Ballenas Secondary School’s Grade 9 boys basketball team this Sunday. The local squad is 13-7 overall at this point and finished their regular season sitting second in their league at 4-2, and in the mix at Oak Bay Secondary School Feb. 22-23 for the six-team junior boys Island finals, Ballenas lost to Oak Bay in the tournament opener, then bounced back with wins over Lake Trail and Kwalikum. BSS came up short against the Dover Bay Dolphins in game four, but rallied back to beat Dunsmuir out of Victoria in the tournament final. “It was really good, very exciting, we just weren’t anticipating (advancing to the provincials),” team manager Jaime Fletcher said this

week, pointing out the challenge now is to raise some money for the team’s travel coffers. This year’s B.C. High School Sports Junior Boys Provincial Championships are slated for March 7-9 at Kitsilano Secondary School. The team is coached by Dave Reynolds and Mike Seselja and is made up of players Darian Mant, Aaron Paetkau, Brody Seselja, Marcus Miller, Stephen Martin, Brendan Harstad, Andy Reynolds, Jacob Larocque-Wall and Johnny Dorsday. BOTTLE DRIVE The Whalers and their support crew will be out and about in the Parksville area Sunday conducting a bottle drive. Any businesses or individuals that would like to contribute and help support the team get to the provincials can contact Fletcher at 250- 951-2541.

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“I’ve never had a season end that quick, ever, but boy we had a lot of banged up guys this year.” Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals were swept aside in the first round of the VIJHL playoffs last week, losing their best of seven to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings four straight, and while the sting of defeat hasn’t faded completely, those close to the team sound pleased with what was the first campaign with a new board of directors and coaching staff. “We never had a full squad all year,” Oceanside’s first year head coach and GM Brent Demerais confirmed when asked about the injury’s that hobbled his team out of the gate, and losing their starting goalie Kiefer Giroux “was tough. Alex (Mastrodonato) played pretty good, but Kiefer’s got a little more experience which is huge, especially for the playoffs.” Comox also loaded up on some talented 20 year-olds who wanted to be part of the team’s hosting of Cyclone Taylor Cup. “You know what, we played with the hand we were dealt. It’s a year under your belt and it gives you a good idea what you need to do next year, what kind of players you need to bring in to mesh with the good group of core players that are already there,” Demerais said this week. If Demerais sounded like a coach looking ahead to next year, it could be because he feels like he has some unfinished business. He was brought in late in the process last spring and took over a team that was essentially picked for him.

As for next year, Demerais said neither he or the board of directors have made a commitment to next year, “but we’ll meet next week and go from there.” “I want to come back,” he said easily, adding “they’ve been really good. Communication between the coaching staff and executive has been really, really good all year. They’re on the same page that we’re on, and at the end of the day there’s a lot of good things that happened this year.” It was, he pointed out, “pretty much a whole new executive and coaching staff, but the thing is we’re all on the same page, developing the kids and trying to get them to the next level, while also putting together a team thats going to win more games during the regular season as well.” Well known in Alberni Valley Minor Hockey circles, Demerais has been coaching minor hockey for 15 years. “It flew by,” he said when asked his take on his first junior hockey posting. “I thought it was pretty good learning experience. I know more now and there’s a few things we might do differently next year,” he said. Coaching young men he said, “was a little different, you sure have a lot of different personalities. As the coaching staff we don’t think we know everything, so it’s hard to teach guys on the ice sometimes that think they know everything in life, and those are the ones that don’t fit in with the guys that want to learn. I’m here to develop players and when I bring in the younger guys up I want to know our older guys will lead by example on and off the ice to bring these guys along.” “Everybody has a job. There’s foot soldiers, grinders, not everyone can be the goal scorer so it all goes back to the

kind of players that I’d want to bring in next year.” “Grit, The guys that will go to the boards for you, that know their role. That’s huge.” Through it all the Generals had four players called up to play junior A, and two players (D-man Ryan Buse, signed by the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Giroux, who left for the WSHL’s El Passo Rhinos) were signed by junior A clubs. Demerais also had props for his two outgoing 20-yearolds who both battled hard in their final campaign with the Gens — forward and assistant captain Cam McCarrick, and D-man and team captain Joe Chase both played their final junior hockey games last Sunday. “It’s going to be hard to replace those two guys; we got our work cut out for us recruiting, but like I said, theres a core of great players there — the type of team that we want.” Demerais, it should be noted, was never once ejected from a game this season. Asked his take on the state of the team’s coaching situation, Oceanside Generals Junior Hockey Club’s first year President/Governor Sylvain Giroux said “we haven’t actually made any kinds of decisions yet. We just wanted to let things settle down a bit before we look ahead to next year.” Sylvain also said having that first year in the can “makes it easier on everybody next year.” The Generals hold their annual year awards banquet next Monday. ICE CHIPS: The club is already gearing up for the Generals annual spring camp slated for Oceanside Place June 7-9, “and I’ve already booked some ice for some games in August,” said Giroux.

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Oceanside’s short-benched Bantam Girls Icebreakers team turned in a terrific effort at Victor Kraatz Arena last Saturday morning but came on the short end of a 5-4 final against the Victoria Ice Hawks in exhibition action. “We were missing six or seven regulars — we picked up three AP players from the peewee team and they scored all our goals,” Icebreakers’ assistant coach Vince Hall said after. Olivia ‘Cheese’ Davis scored her first hat trick at the Bantam level and Payton Carter added the single. Icebreakers’ first year goalie Deanna Conlin was strong in net. The local squad of 13-14 year olds close out their season Sunday with an exhibition game against Cowichan Valley. “It was a real good effort being short benched — they scored late to beat us,” said Hall. IN THE MEANTIME: “Our midget female team finished out the season unbeaten, and the Atom, Peewee and Midget girls teams all made the playoffs this year as well, awesome for Oceanside,” said one stoked OMHA female coordinator Sue Street. James clarke photo The Atoms are March 9-10 in Mill Bay; the Peewees are in Lake Cowichan that same Icebreaker forward Courteney Meeker breaks up a play against the Victoria Ice Hawks. weekend. TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942

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The Parksville-Qualicum Fish and Game Association’s Arrowsmith Archers played host to the annual Harry Tutton Memorial Shoot over the weekend, and this year’s installment drew a record field. “This was our annual fundraiser, and it was fantastic,” Arrowsmith Archers’ event coordinator Rhonda said after, explaining “this event has been running for decades, and just seems to be getting better and better. Typically we have 85100 shooting — this year we had about 150.” The meet is a 3D shoot using the field course out at Dorman Range in North Qualicum. There were 22 targets over a field course spread out over a couple acres through the back woods. Harry Tutton, who the event is named after, was a longtime Arrowsmith Archer and PQFG booster back in the day. PQFG celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. “He was a huge part of the club for many years — a very dignified and much admired gentleman,” said Rhonda, explaining how it didn’t matter if Harry was at a business luncheon or on the line in competition, “he always wore a tie.” The shoot in his honour sees a morning round then a break for lunch, followed by an afternoon round capped off with the awards ceremony and prizes “that were donated from our very supportive and generous community sponsors.” The meet included archers from the mainland and up and down the Island, “and we had a great mix of young ones from age 11 all the way up to our seniors. Lots of good energy,” she said, adding “The weather was fantastic — cold but sunny — and the vibe out there was great. Everyone had a great time. “And our youth did very well,” Rhonda pointed out proudly. In the junior division for archers aged 14-18, Arrowsmith’s Max Watson was first in the junior barebow with a combined score of 240 over two rounds, and teammate Cain Kilkenny was second with a 186. Alex Sayle earned third in the compound junior boys division with a score of 266.

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Members of the Arrowsmith Archers were in their element at last weekend’s Harry Tutton Memorial Shoot.

In the cubs division for 13 and under, Conner Presley picked up first place in the Cub barebow with a combined score of 314, and Jaedon McLellan marked his debut in a 3D shoot with a second place finish at 263. Soren Banhelm rounded out the PQFG sweep with third place at 234. In the girls side of the draw, PQFG’s Sarah Floyd finished first in the junior girls barebow with a score of 240, and Gabi Courtorielle was second at 155, while Taiya took top honours in the girls’ Cub Barebow with a 233. “We’re an on-running club that goes 10 months a year,” said Rhonda, pointing out the adults and juniors both go Monday evenings, with the Jr’s 7-8 p.m., and the adults from 8-9 p.m. at the Nanoose Pentecostal Camp. Drop in’s welcome. For more information on the Arrowsmith Archers e-mail Rhonda at rdm25@hotmail.com.

QB lawn bowling club on a roll Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club was on a roll last weekend as a full field of 12 teams turned out for the facility’s third indoor tournament of the season. “There were some great games on Saturday and even better, closer games on Sunday,” said QBLBC’s Jane Nielsen, explaining how Vern Hagstrom and his team had to come from behind to win the ‘B’ Division, then knocked off the A Division winners Gavin Reid’s team — the only undefeated team over five games — in the tournament final. The teams played a two-end playoff for first and second with Vern’s team taking top spot by a

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guitarist and composer from Toronto, who was recently nominated for this year’s Juno’s Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year, is bringing his quartet to Qualicum Beach March 10. Alex Goodman graduated from the University of Toronto’s Jazz Performance program in 2010 and was honoured as the first jazz musician to have been awarded the William and Phyllis Waters Graduating Award for the “student deemed to have the greatest potential to make an important contribution to the field of music.” Goodman said it was a great honour. “I was kind of surprised coming from the jazz world, it was nice to be recognized with that,” said Goodman from his home in New York. The Alex Goodman Chamber Quartet will play at the Old School House Sunday March 10 at 2:30 p.m. Goodman has been the leader for three albums, the latest called Bridges was released in 2011. The Ottawa Citzen included the album in the top 10 Canadian jazz records of the

year and featured Goodman in the article, “Who Makes the Cutting Edge for Jazz in Canada?” Goodman has toured extensively and has performed at venues like the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Massey Hall, and the CBC’s Glenn Gould studio. It was in Toronto that Goodman met the rest of his distinguished quartet, with Juno award winner Andrew Downing on cello, Michael Davidson on vibraphone and Felicity Williams on vocals. The group was formed within the last year, Goodman said, and this will mark their debut in the Canadian music scene. He said he’s excited to be playing with such talented musicians. “I think everybody’s coming from a similar place and it kind of all aligns nicely within this group, because there is some commonalities between the way we all think about music.” The show is part of the TOSH Music on Sunday series where tickets are $16, $13 for members at TOSH. For more information call 250-752-6133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org.

When Graham Lazarovich goes shopping in Vancouver instead of seeing product labels he sees words like obey, submit and consume. You might say he’s constantly wearing Hoffman Lenses, as the main character does in the 1988 American science fiction-horror film They Live. That’s why Lazarovich decided to call his band Hoffman Lenses, because the songs he writes aim to see through the messages, he said. “Our songs are about looking at the truth, and looking at the difficult truth,” said Lazarovich, guitarist, lead vocalist and primary song writer with the group. Hoffman lenses play reggae with elements of ska, rock, latin and hip hop among others. The group will play at the Errington Hall March 9.

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The percussionist is from Mexico, the drummer is from Russia and the bass player hosts a radio show of world music in Vancouver. Lazarovich said everyone brings in their own influences. Lazarovich once called Errington his home and locals may have seen him in the past playing at the Errington Farmers Market, or busking at the Errington Store and the Coombs Country Market. His favourite show he’s ever played was at Kiki’s Tea House in Coombs when it was still open, he said. “I have a pretty neat history with that area,” he said. The group’s self-titled album is in the last stages of mixing and will be available in March, and the group will give a sneak peak to audience members in Errington. Tickets for the show are $15, $5 for under 12’s and under 5’s are free. Get them at the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more on Hoffman Lenses visit their Facebook Page and follow the links.

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The sound system at the Civic Centre has been improved, t’s time to shake the winter Strothers said, and DJ Patrick blues and start celebrating Nicholson is great at playing muspring, and a local Rotary sic well-suited to the crowd. This Club has created just the year will have a fair number of event for the occasion. up-tempo songs that will appeal “It’s a time to visit with friends to both the younger and older and neighbours, a time to real- generations, he added. ly enjoy,” said chair of the Spring Guests will enjoy a filet miBall Ron Stothers with the Rotary gnon dinner and a larger selecClub of Qualicum tion of wines will Beach Sunrise. We enjoyed that dance be available at the The Spring Ball last year more than we cash bar this year. happens Saturday, There will be an have any dance March 16 at the array of both silent in years. Qualicum Beach and live auction Civic Centre. items, including a Ron StRotheRS This is the second home-cooked dinyear the club has ner for 10 by chef held the event at the Civic Centre, Giovanni and a package for Kingexpanding it last year to include fisher Oceanside Resort and Spa. an evening of dancing along with A limo service will provide a the usual three-course gourmet safe ride home from the semi-fordinner prepared by Giovanni's mal event. Tickets are $75 availRestorante. able from Close to You in ParksThe event was a sell-out hit last ville, The Shoe Inn, Giovanni’s year, and Strothers said one of the Ristorante and NR Insurance in most enjoyable evenings he and Qualicum Beach. The evening his wife had in awhile. begins with cocktails at 5:30 “My wife and I met on the p.m., dinner at 6:30 and dancing dance floor on a boat many, many around 9 p.m. years ago, 50 to be exact, and our The event is a fundraiser for the love was dancing. And we enjoyed Rotary Club and proceeds go tothat dance last year more than we ward supporting local community services. have any dance in years.”

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Digging Roots concert and contest A free community event is happening at the Port Theatre March 9. Digging Roots will be performing their global blues, indie roots, and jam rock. The group won a Juno Award for Best Aboriginal Album of the Year in 2010. Although the event is free, seats must be re-

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Hear hits like Hotel California, Wish You Were Here and More Than Words this Saturday A guitar duo will be rocking a dance night at the Parksville Legion this Saturday with exquisite harmonies, intricate picking and catchy tunes. Paul Gurszki and Jessica Wolf love to get people dancing so they play hits from the Beatles, CCR, Rolling Stones and Adele. Paul Gurszki began his colourful music career while traveling in Europe at the age of twenty. With money dwindling and not wanting to return home to Canada, he invested his last $200 on a guitar and started busking on the streets of Rome. Over the next 20 years Paul played across Europe.

Jessica Wolf grew up serenaded by her Dad on the piano, and at the age of ten took up piano herself, studying curriculum from the Royal Conservatory of Music. But it was the gift of a guitar that fired up Jessica's passion for singing and performing. The two will dish out some punchy harmonica solos and powerful vocals, with a drum machine for some full sound at the Legion on Saturday. It all happens March 2 at 8 p.m. Cover is $5 and everyone is welcome. For more info call 250-327-6931. —Submitted by Jessica Wolf/ News Staff

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Yambury Rd.

Dr. Eaglecrest

Hemsworth Rd.

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Qualicum Beach Airport

Pheasant Glen Golf Course

Middlegate Road

McKibben Road

Swane Creek

Rupert Rd.

Rupert Rd. Parker Rd.

Memorial Road

Tintern Road Ward Road

Sunrise Dr.

Garden Rd. E.

Hollywood Rd.

Pillard Rd.

Price Road

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Grafton Ave

Longmoor Road

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3. Sign a Listing Agreement: This authorizes your REALTOR® and their brokerage to market and sell your home. It will define the legal relationship between you and the real estate brokerage and also set a time limit for your REALTOR® to sell your home. 4. Determine your home’s asking price: The right asking price will attract buyers and pay you a maximum return. Setting too low a price means you could miss out on thousands of dollars. Setting too high a price will scare away buyers. Your goal is to find fair market value. 5. Add some specialists to your team: Similar to when you bought your home, it’s essential to have a notary public or a lawyer handle all the various documents that change hands and make sure your best interests are being protected at all times. 6. Prepare your home for sale: First impressions matter. Now is the time to see your home through a buyer’s eyes: get rid of the clutter, clean and repair as much as you can, within reason. Remember, weigh the cost of all your improvements versus the potential financial return. 7. Let your REALTOR® do what they do best: Your home has never looked so good and now it’s time for your REALTOR® to market it to potential buyers. This happens with a “For Sale” sign, open houses, newspaper ads, a listing on the MLS®, the internet, and,

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$98,900

Tom Dodds

3776 MALLARD PLACE

Custom built ocean view home on .45 /ac 4 beds, 3 baths, private in-law suite Walk to ocean, close to Nanaimo & Parksville Massive garage for hobbies & vehicles

$764,000

PRIVATE LOT

• 1088 sq. ft. 2 bed +den, 1 bath • New roof & heat pump in 2009 • Brand new $20,000 step in tub (used twice) • Private lot at back of park (next to pasture)

Aaron Nicklen

208 - 312 VILLAGE WAY

• top floor, corner unit • 3 bedrooms, gas fireplace, balcony • covered parking, walk to town • rental& pets allowed, no age restriction

$169,000

105-1391 PRICE ROAD • Over 1200 sq ft of updated living space • 2004, 3 bed/2bath, covered deck • Privacy galore, 55+, allows pets

$144,900

Dale Rumming

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call kevin clayton

A&B 890 ALLSBROOK ROAD 2 homes on 20 Acres Zoned MHP Prime Development site Minutes to Parksville

$1,980,000

120D-1155 RESORT DRIVE, TIGH NA MARA • Stunning views and easy beach access • Sleeps 4 - one bedroom plus Murphy wall-bed • 100% ownership with high rental demand

New Price $136,900

QUALICUM BEACH FLORIST • 20yr respected & solidly established floral business with secure 5yr lease renewed this yr • Website - Marketing - completely in place

67,900

Ian Mackay

Jill Tuggle

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Jill Tuggle

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Betsy/Fran

• • • •

#1-1247 ARBUTUS RD

• Open concept, 1056 sq. ft. • Extremely private back yard & deck • Carport, additional parking • Close to shopping & ocean. Pets ok, +55 park

You pay $772/mo.

Dale Rumming

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38-120 FINHOLM N STREET

3250 HUNTINGTON PLACE

Custom built 2,900 sqft. Fairwinds rancher 3 beds plus spacious bonus room with ensuite Great room, state of the art kitchen 3 car garage, workshop in basement

$749,800

Louise Roy

• Walk to shopping 0and beach • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, strata 165.00 mo • 55+, Clubhouse, RV parking, no pets

$167,900

Dale Rumming

AFFORDABLE PENTHOUSE LIVING • Large master bedroom plus den • Vaulted ceiling, eating area plus dining area • Underground parking & elevator • Walk to Parksville beach

$199,000

1759 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD, FRENCH CREEK

• Walk-on waterfront • Views East to French Creek • Nicely finished and landscaped • Beautiful rock sea wall and patio

$850,000

John Barnum

742 BRADBURY COULD BE HOME FOR YOU

• Clean & ready to move in! • Crawlspace, family room • South facing backyard with mature trees • Double garage Now $285,000

Betsy/Fran

484 1ST AVENUE WEST

• Immaculate 1,543 square feet rancher • 3 beds, 2 baths, new heat pump and new roof • South facing with well manicured grounds

$339,900 Lorraine Petersen

2700 VAN ISLE ROAD

1.2 acre park like setting 4,200 sqft, 5 beds, 6 baths 1,000 sqft. shop, 400 sqft. loft apt. Perfect for B&B, steps to beach

$878,000

#3-1247 ARBUTUS RD

• 1248 sq ft , 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 workshops • Huge master with walk in & ensuite • Fireplace, large side deck, New shed • Walk to ocean & town; covered parking, 55+

Dale Rumming

Ian Mackay

• Beautiful home in Maple Glen Area • 3 year old, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on crawl • Close to schools & shopping • Open floor plan, huge ensuite

Dale Rumming

3257 BLUEBACK DRIVE, NANOOSE BAY Ocean view home in Nanoose. Three bedrooms in this 2832 sq ft home that is well maintained. Landscaped and fully fenced.

$499,000

Jim/Margo Hoffman

852 EDGEWARE AVENUE

• Immaculate 1,442 sqft. home • 3 beds, 2 baths, recent upgrades • Jacuzzi tub, alarm system • Attached double garage

$334,900

Ian Mackay

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1408 CROFTON PLACE

• Craig Bay “Texada” Model • Sunny Southern Exposure • 1800 sqft with Bonus room • Light, Bright and Private

$399,900

Ian Mackay

call kevin clayton

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809 RIVER’S EDGE

Exquisite 5,855 sqft. rancher on 2.87 acres Quality finishing throughout, chef’s dream kitchen 2 bedroom in-law suite, mountain views Incredible landscaping, swimming pool

$1,388,000

Aaron Nicklen

W NE 575 SANDLEWOOD DR, PARKSVILLE

$379,900

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Betsy/Fran $289,000

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750 SANDERSON ROAD • .89 acre lot, parklike and private • 3 bedroom rancher on crawlspace • sep. shop, easy walk to beach • potential subdivision, super location

OPEN HOUSES on CoastRealty.com and

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1406 GABRIOLA DR, CRAIG BAY • Sought after Crofton model • Over 2000 sq. ft., freestanding home • Sunny southern exposure

$479,900

Gary Neufeld

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17-2130 ERRINGTON ROAD

• 3 bed home on your own land • Fenced, perfect for kids & pets • New roof, HWT, energy eff furnace & more Yours for $687/mo.

Dale Rumming

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

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Ph. (250) 752-2466 Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622 nancybolch@shaw.ca 113 W. 2nd Ave

Choosing a Realtor® in the business for 20 years, or more, and are well established. Some REALTORS® specialize in a particular community or property type, such as townhouses or commercial properties. It’s a good idea to meet with and interview several REALTORS®. You’ll learn about how they do business, whether their personality is a good fit, and whether you have confidence in their ability to do the best job, for you.

*Based on 2011 closed transactions. Source CREA and RE/MAX internal data.

4-1714 ALBERNI HWY

$28,500

• “Non-age restricted” & pet friendly park • Close to Coombs and Parksville • Many upgrades: new flooring, vinyl windows, covered deck, baseboard heaters, counter tops, fixtures, hot water tank, curtains, plugs and plates, back stairs & some new wiring.

14-1401 PRICE ROAD

$93,300

OWNER MOTIVATED, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, well cared for mobile, vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, oak cabinets & skylight in kitchen, gas fireplace in the living rm, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 500 sqft, multi level, private deck, lovely, cared for park & pets allowed.

30-650 HOYLAKE ROAD

$239,000

406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$86,000

• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas fireplace in main lvg area • Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge

4-3475 LIONESS BLVD

$115,000

• Much sought after mobile home in 55+ Vacation Village • Immaculate home w/large addition, many updates throughout • 2 bedrooms + den, 2 full baths w/ensuite having a soaker tub/shower • 2 workshops/storage sheds, fenced & beautifully landscaped backyard • Low pad fees & is pet friendly. Easy stroll to beach

3128 DOLPHIN DRIVE

$245,000

• Immaculate & bright Grandon Creek patio home in Qualicum beach • 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, w/ensuite having W/I shower • Skylight in the kitchen, gas fireplace in the lvg rm, large windows • It’s many updates include porcelain flooring, blinds, light fixtures • New hardware in kitchen & bathrms, new backsplash in kitchen

• Great starter or weekend getaway home set amongst the trees • 1/4 acre lot with natural landscaping and lots of privacy • Cozy one or possibly 2 bedroom home w/ 1 ½ bathrooms, new deck • Dining room w/woodstove & a large living room with built ins • Across street from a level pebble beach & close to golf course

1225 BUNKER PLACE

896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$449,000

$449,700

Using the professional services of a REALTOR® is a smart business decision. Real estate transactions may be among the largest investment decisions you make. It’s important to find the right REALTOR® to work with. There are 1000+ REALTORS® working north of the Malahat. Some are fresh new REALTORS®, looking to build a career and eager for clients. Others have been

Tim

Before you enlist the help of a REALTOR®, you should have a clear set of objectives in mind. Be honest and open in discussing your financial situation and, if you’re buying, carefully review the features you absolutely must have in a home, versus those features you’d merely like to have. Where to begin the search? Ask friends and colleagues for referrals. Check out REALTOR® websites. See who is actively listing similar properties. Visit a local real estate office, tell them what you’re looking for, and let them help match you with a REALTOR®. Whomever you choose, be assured that REALTORS® abide by a Code of Ethics demanding high standards of professional conduct to protect the interests of their clients. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

Peligren

Email: sales@timpeligren.com

Direct: 250-228-5558

• Quality built 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2,500 sqft home on .56 acres • Well planned kitchen w/white cabinets, skylight, Jennair stovetop • Large formal dining & lvg rm w/hardwood floors & gas fireplaces • Master bedrm w/large W/I closet & ensuite w/shower & soaker tub • 20’ x 10’ workshop, 10’ x 8’ storage shed, greenhouse & RV pkg

5545 ISLAND HIGHWAY

$499,000

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

1583 MCKIBBON ROAD

$575,000

124 Craig St, Parksville

Office: 250-248-2488

1349 Meadowood Way $369,000

1680 Peligren Place $298,000

1647 Abbey Road $369,900

• 2038 sq ft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrms • 1.2 acre backing on Park • 24’ X 36’ shop • Wood stove

• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194

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

1785 Cameron Crescent $274,800

1695 Nahmint Road $469,900

1726 Settler Road $285,000

MLS # 342475

• WALK ON WATERFRONT! With 100’ of water frontage • Cozy 1645 sq. ft home has a spacious kitchen, large living room • 3 spacious bedrooms, ensuite with Jacuzzi tub, large sunroom • Also a 554 sq. ft. one bedrm cottage for a rental or extended family • It also comes with a boat launch & could come fully furnished

1387 WARD ROAD

$639,900

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Two lovely homes and a 2 bedroom rental suite on 3.13 acres Main home is approx. 3000 sq.ft. w/3 bedrms, den, 3 full bathrms Formal dining & living rm, an open kitchen & a large family rm Adjoined to the main home is a bright & spacious 2 bedrm inlaw suite 2nd home is an eclectic design, approx. 1900 sq.ft. 4 bedrm home

3131 SWALLOW CRESCENT

•1566 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 full bthrms • .355 acre fenced yard • gated community

MLS # 337254

$649,000

1557 Pady Place $199,900

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

• 3000 sqft home on a .41 acre treed & private lot close to beach • Spectacular ocean views it offers 3 bedrms, 3 bathrms, • Formal living & dining rms, large kitchen w/eating area & pantry • Spacious recreation rm. Wall to wall windows in lvg rm & dining rm • Bonus is the 30’ x 20’ double detached garage & single garage

View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite with sep. entrance, hydro meter & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property

• 892 sq ft 2 bthrms, 2 bdrms • Backing on park trail to river • Completely furnished • Business opportunity

1765 Cameron Crescent $275,900

• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard

• 1054 sq.ft. rancher • 3 bdrms, 1 bthrm • 2.5 acres, RV parking • Garden shed & greenhouse MLS # 343334

Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST

• Riverfront Recreational Properties • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • 0.21 acres to 0.53 acres

MLS # 344855

Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, February 28, 2013 INGROUND POOL $654,900

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PARKSVILLE RANCHER $299,900 !

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Les Pockett

• 3383 sq. ft., 3 bed / 3 bath • Light & bright great room design • $30,000 in recent upgrades MLS# 347357

Personal Real Estate Corporation VANCOUVER ISLAND

Cell:

(250) 927-7653 1-800-224-5906

lespockett@telus.net For more photos and info go to:

www.lespockett.com

COLUMBIA BEACH $264,900 LD SO

MLS# 345094

WALK TO PARKSVILLE $209,900 BY

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

NEW LISTING $214,900

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MLS# 347705

NEW LISTING $214,900

T IS

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

T IS

MLS# 350701

AVORADO RESORT $55,900

S LE

• Impressive 2194 sqft 3 bed/3 bath rancher with superb open plan

• Bright & spacious 1448 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath quality-built townhome

• Living Room w/11’ ceiling & floor-ceiling gas FP, hardwood floors

• Fine design features and finishing’s throughout, chic Kitchen, office

• Chefs Kitchen w/ WI pantry, butcher-block CT’s, and large island

• Living Room w/ overheight ceiling, gas FP, rich cherry hardwood floors

• .39 acre, patio, south exposure, BI sprinkler system, landscaping

• Located on west side of complex, low monthly strata, small pet OK

Warm & Spacious

Great Central Location $364,800

$629,000

CRAIG BAY PATIO HOME

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

PYM WOODS END UNIT

S LE

• 1489 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bed / 2 bath, plus den • HUGE 27’ X 24’ shop

LD SO

OCEAN BREEZE EXECUTIVE

• 1652 sq. ft. rancher, 3 bed / 2 bath • Separate living and family rooms • RV parking

• 1160 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • Freshly painted interior • Close to downtown Parksville

MLS# 340046

STARTER OR INVESTMENT $219,900

• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach

MLS# 347083

WALK ON WATERFRONT $439,900

5.19 acres w/ ocean views • 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 1344 sq. ft. on .47 acre Cleared building site • 3 bed / 2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain 5 GPM drilled well and power • Deep Bay waterfront property Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ view home MLS# 345976 MLS# 344082 storage unit MLS# 349839

• Bright & spacious 1656 sqft 1-level 2 bedroom/2 bath “Galiano” model

• Cozy & comfortable 1056 sqft 3 bed/1 bath country rancher on .5 acre

• New wood flooring, vaulted ceilings, 2 gas FP’s, & and many updates

• Great starter home, quiet retreat for downsizers, opportunity to develop

• Eat-in Kitchen w/mostly new appliances, Family Room w/door to patio

• Spacious and open with ceiling vault, triple-skylights, large windows

• Double garage with storage, great central location within the complex

• Private .51 acre, fenced, level lot, O/S entry gates, RV parking, garage

Move in & Enjoy

Minutes to Qualicum

$429,000

Grant Wildeman

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

REALTOR®

www.grantwildeman.ca

$259,000

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Independently Owned & Operated

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357

Nicky Westnedge Unlicensed

Assistant

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3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser • Beautifully partially treed 2.6 acre property • Approximately 1200 sq. ft. home with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

1628 Lewis Lane, Little Qualicum River Village $549,000 • Located on 3 legal lots • One of a kind master bedroom/ensuite • Designer home with natural wood/stone finishings

R AC

$389,000

• 30 x 24 detached wired workshop with woodstove • Short walk to public beach, walking trails & Nile Creek

814 Terrien Way, Walk to Rathtrevor Beach $494,000 • 3000 sq.ft. home including 600 sq. ft. one bedroom in-law suite • San Pariel .41 acre very private property • Detached wired studio/workshop

743 Ermineskin Avenue, Parksville $399,000

520 Fourneau Way, Parksville $439,000

• Large Southwest facing family friendly 13,336 sq. ft. yard • 2000+ sq ft with 3 bdrms, a den + 3 baths • Double car garage, Mount Arrowsmith views & R.V. parking • Close to schools

• Over 2200 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Large 2.5 acre South facing fully fenced yard • Main level entry, living & family room • Many updates throughout • Wired detached workshop

#407-255 Hirst Avenue, Parksville $198,900 • Central Parksville location • Recently completed renovated • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

840 Allsbrook Road, Parksville $429,000 • 6.1 acre ocean view property with C3 and A1 Zoning • 1700 sqft 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home • Two car carport and wired detached workshop

1157 Blind Bogey Drive, Eaglecrest $389,000 • Family room, living room and bonus room • Over 3000 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • All new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops • Golf cart storage attached

#56-1247 Arbutus Road, Parksville $89,900 • Immaculate & totally renovated 2 bedroom double wide • Covered sun patio and extensive landscaping • Private and spacious yard

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3623 Dolphin Drive, nanoose Bay

• Main level living, 3 bed/3 bath Nanoose Bay oceanfront home with steps to beach for kayaking, etc • Hardwood flooring, natural gas fireplace, heat pump, open plan white-washed beamed ceilings • Master boasts views, gorgeous ensuite with separate tub and shower, and amazing sunsets • Lower level has large recreation room, 3rd bedroom and guest bath, separate storage area

$769,000

234 saturna Drive, Qualicum Beach

• 3 bed/ 3 bath main level with basement • 3000 sqft home features approx. 1400 sqft of partly finished walk out full height basement area comprising a fully finished bathroom • The main level is designed as a rancher with everything you would need including a large master bedroom area with both shower and separate tub in the ensute and a spacious walk in closet • Added bonus of an extended double garage with room for a third car or golf cart or workshop $409,900

195 thetis avenue, Qualicum Beach

688 neDen Way, French creek

• New 1694 sqft 3 bd/2 bath rancher, great room concept with high ceilings • Hardwood flooring, granite counter tops & natural gas fireplace • Built on a crawl with double garage, heat pump, low E windows, fiberglass shingle roof & hardi-plank exterior • New development of Wembley Mall shopping area, ice arena, restaurants & walk to schools

$399,000

230 seacroFt, Qualicum Beach

• Walk on waterfront home in Qualicum Beach • 3 bed +den/3 bath colonial character home • Detached double garage and workshop • Dingy ramp to beach, quiet no-through road

2235 WiDgeon roaD, Qualicum north

• Qualicum Beach 3 bed 2/bath rancher with one year old roof and walk to town

• 320 ft of ocean frontage, 5.2 acre private bluff property

• Natural gas fireplace in living room/dining room

• 1900+ sqft home ready to move into

• Large master with 3 piece ensuite, 3rd bedroom very large could be used as family room

• Build your dream home, or use as a recreational property

• Single garage, fully fenced private back garden, extra parking, large side yard

$324,900

$799,000

• Property boasts a large detached workshop/ garage, long winding drive, buffer treescape from road, and a priceless view

Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, www.sandifordhomes.com additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties

$869,000