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Fireworks, festivities this weekend The tourist season has begun in Qualicum Beach and it was marked with a town event Wednesday, celebrating the new public art piece and sharing information on the community’s upcoming events. “We wanted to celebrate both the arts and culture and fun people have with local events,” said Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek, as he listed off a host of upcoming local events. “We’re really starting to see these events unfolding and we’d love to not only to be a part of it but also celebrate it and do our part as a town, as councillors, as mayor, to promote it.” The public art piece is a giant digital image print of wild
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salmon on vinyl canvas located on the old bus garage building. It is called Where the Dog Salmon Run, by David E. Blackmore, which is what the word Qualicum means in the Pentlatch language of the First Nations Coast Salish peoples. This Saturday will mark the opening of Qualicum Beach Museum as well as customer appreciation day at Qualicum Foods, which will host television star Dawn Wells, otherwise known as Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island from 4 to 6 p.m. That evening QF will host their Festival of Lights Fireworks Spectacular synced to music from 88.5 FM The Beach. The fireworks will begin at dusk at the public beach area in Qualicum Beach. The Museum opening starts at 10 a.m. May 25 and will see entertainment by the Old Time Fiddlers, The Town Crier and light refreshments.
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Stephen Ellis says Compliance Coal remains undeterred. The vice-president of the company behind the proposed Raven Coal Mine near Buckley Bay says Compliance plans to re-submit its application after the provincial environmental assessment office (EAO) rejected the company’s first attempt last week. The application itself was 12,000 pages long and Ellis told The NEWS on Wednesday the company wasn’t shocked to receive 114 pages of questions from the EAO, information that must be included in the next submission, which Ellis said he expects will happen within the next two months. “It’s pretty typical to get comments back from the first review,” Ellis told The NEWS from his Courtenay office. “It (the information requested by the EAO) is not insignificant. There’s some work to do and we will be on that. It’s not going to be a quick fix.” Ellis also said people opposed to the mine proposal should take note of how the process is working. “If you are an opponent of the project, this shows the government is doing its job,” he said. In a letter to Compliance president and CEO John Tapics dated May 16, the EAO said “the application does not contain the required information and (the EAO) has decided not to accept the application for detailed review.” The BCEAO also released a 114-page document “that identifies the major information requirements that EAO considers not to have been adequately addressed . . .
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They say a good rain storm is like having an extra 10 cops on the beat. Whether or not that’s true, the iffy weather over the long weekend is being credited with a lack of problems for police. Corporal Jesse Foreman said the Victoria Day long weekend was It doesn’t look like it was singularly without issue for the a super busy weekend . . Oceanside detachment. . the weather likely had “It doesn’t look like it was a susomething to do with it per busy weekend,” he said. “We CorPorAl jEssE forEmAn had a couple of collisions but they were minor. The weather likely had something to do with it.” Foreman noted the detachment will have extra officers on patrol for the Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks celebration in conjunction with Family Day. “We had zero problems last year, but we will have extra people on to make sure,” he said.
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Sunday, May 26 is Family Day in Qualicum Beach, with a Shriner’s pancake breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m., a parade at noon and a field full of child-friendly activities from 1-4 p.m. in the Civic Centre Fields. This includes bouncy castles, pony rides, flight demonstrations, face painters, bubbles and much more. Those wishing to take in some lunch or snacks at the concession stands should remember to bring cash, which will support local non-profit groups. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course. “This is significant,” Westbroek said. “The town really was developed around that golf course — it’s an amazing feature to have that in such a key location.” Westbroek said Qualicum Beach is a wonderful place to visit and play a number of golf courses, as Bob Hope did, along with Bing Crosby and Spencer Tracy, he said. July 21 will mark Beach Day, a celebration for all ages, with music, beach sports, and fun,
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another event not to be missed, according to Westbroek. The following week, on July 27, Art in Action will take place, where artisans will be set up in the old bus garage space, and where vendors from the town’s Farmers’ Market will also be relocated that day. Vendors from St. Mark’s Fair will fill the site at the Community Centre and on that same day The Old School House’s Grand Prix d’Art will take place, where artists fill the streets and paint town icons and scenes in an annual competition and race. Westbroek said none of these fabulous events would take place in the town without volunteers and to them he is very grateful, he said. “Those people are awesome, I can never thank them enough for what they do. The whole community owes them a debt of gratitude for their commitment.” The event Wednesday also launched the Town’s Beach Reads program, a partnership with the Vancouver Island Regional Library that will see a free lending library this summer.
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Zombie apocalypse Following the success of an impromptu event last year organizers are calling on all zombies far and wide to wander the streets of Parksville on Saturday, June 8 AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
The zombie apocalypse is immanent, but luckily the chaos is scheduled. “Some were quite shocked. Our demographic in this area might not be up on the Walking Dead and the pop culture references,” said organizer Dan LaRocque of the event last year. It started as a private party last year but the idea grew to include 30 or more people hitting the streets of Parksville in zombie costume and character. “A lot of people were quite surprised, some were even shocked,” he said of initial responses to the shuffling dead, but everyone quickly caught on and enWe’re just trying to inject a joyed the unique little absurdity and beauty experience. “We caught the into our beach community end of it last year dan LaRocque just by accident and it was really quite a sight,” said Parksville Communications Officer Debbie Tardiff, who jumped to support it when people like mayor Chris Burger brought it up. “We’re inspired by the original of course,” LaRocque said of George Romero’s 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, adding there many lighthearted and comedic recent inspirations from Sean of the Dead and Zombieland to the more serious 28 Days and the Walking Dead TV show. Zombie walks started around a decade ago in the U.S. and slowly
spread to hundreds of cities around the world, adding zombie pub crawls and flash mob dances to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The largest drew thousands of costumed participants in Australia, the U.K. and South America, with the record topping 30,000 in Minneapolis. One of the earliest in Canada, the first Vancouver zombie event saw more than 400 people in costume ride the SkyTrain or “BrainTrain.” Operating under a pseudonym, organizers of the local event are the same people behind some charitable endeavours such as the Wax Your Back for Charity for the SOS, but they said this event is strictly for fun. “We’re just trying to inject a little absurdity and beauty into our beach community,” LaRocque said. They had intended the second annual walk to take the city by surprise again, but as it grew and gained attention and the city got on board they are inviting everyone to take part or just stop and watch. People will gather in costume outside Natural Synergy Day Spa at the Beach Club on Saturday, June 8 for a 6:30 p.m. launch. The Facebook sight explains: “We’ll then frighten motorists along the Island Highway, lurch down to the Beach Club Boardwalk, back up to the Island Highway, cross at the lights, head up the Alberni Highway to the Rod and Gun for a round of Bloody Marys and back to the Island Highway for more zombie fun.” For more information look for it on Facebook. For photos check http:// dayman-langenphotography.com.
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. . . should Compliance wish to revise and resubmit its application to EAO for evaluation . . . we request that Compliance first incorporate into the application the information identified (in that 114-page document).” Groups opposed to the mine were quick to respond to the EAO’s decision. “A review of the screening comments seems to indicate significant gaps in the application, some of it having to do with public, First Nations, and stakeholder consultation; hydrology issues; and marine baseline studies,” CoalWatch president John Snyder said in a news release. “Given the widespread concerns about our vulnerable aquifers and the Baynes Sound shell-
fish industry, it’s remarkable the application contained information gaps on these important issues.” Snyder said he believes this step “adds to an already significant headwind Compliance is facing in getting their project approved.” Snyder said CoalWatch plans to continue doing research and raising concerns about the proposal and will be closely monitoring the environmental review process for future developments. “All of us live in the communities that will be impacted by the mine, and if Compliance plans on resubmitting another application, we’ll be there to meet it head on,” said Snyder.
Tapics, the Compliance president and CEO, offered this on the company’s website: “The screening review is a scan of the application for the purposes of determining whether the AIR have been met, and does not constitute an in depth review to determine whether or not issues have been addressed and resolved to EAO’s satisfaction. The company and its consultants are in the process of reviewing the comments returned by the EAO and plan to provide clarification or additional information and then resubmit the application for further review once the comments have been adequately addressed.”
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The Victoria Day long weekend is traditionally the first day of the summer camping season — and also the start of the search and rescue season, but that wasn’t the case in this area. Ken Neden, a spokesperson for Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, said the variable weather may have had a part to play in the relatively quiet weekend. “About this time of year it gets busier for us,” he said. “Maybe the weather discouraged people from going out this time.”
The only callout to the ASAR crew came Friday morning, with the report of a missing 15-year-old. However, the teen was located safe and sound before anyone was dispatched for the search. Although it was a slow weekend, Neden isn’t disappointed. He’s hoping more weekends will pass by this summer without having to call out ASAR volunteers. That’s unlikely to happen, but he stressed there are ways to make sure that when the call does come in, the people involved are not likely to suc-
cumb prior to rescue. The key, he said is to be prepared to spend a night in the woods, even if you’re only planning a brief outing. “Prepare properly,” he said. “Even if you’re just going to Englishman River Park or if you’re going into the back country, Let people know where you’re going and prepare for any weather.” Neden said taking a flashlight is an easy step towards a safer night out and it doesn’t have to be a major burden, as flashlights these days can be extremely compact and can fit in a pocket.
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Star gardener Chris Chadwell is coming to Parksville to share his adventures and experiences. Chadwell is a modern-day plant hunter specializing in the Himalaya region. After organizing and leading 27 expeditions through the Himalayas, from Kashmir through the borderlands of Tibet, into Nepal and Bhutan, he is a leading authority on the study and cultivation of plants from the region.
In “Plant Hunting for Alpines in the Borderlands of Western Tibet,” he will share his fine images of recent explorations for rock garden plants in the northwestern Himalayas and “Little Tibet,” or the Ladakh region. Chadwell lives in the U.K. and will be in Parksville for one day only, so, don’t miss this rare opportunity. You will get the opportunity to win plants grown from seed gathered on
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ayor Chris Burger wanted to set the record straight. Or provide an education. Either way, we were cordially invited to Parksville City Hall this week for a chat with the mayor and CAO Fred Manson about the budget and the use of the word “welfare” a few times in the city’s pie chart explaining where $15 million goes every year. We published the pie chart on page 3 of our May 9 edition and we shared the curiousity of some readers who scoffed at the references to “Organizational Welfare, Economic Welfare, Community and Social Welfare.” We appreciated the invitation and, despite our tardiness, Burger and Manson were welcoming and forthcoming. They explained what the welfare references meant, and, really, it’s just an organizational thing, an easier way for councillors, the mayor and staff to know what goes where on the operational side of things. It’s set up in a similar way as the capital expenditures side of the budget, so that all makes sense to those who work at city hall, we’re sure. Burger and Manson then went on to explain how their budget process includes looks into the future, with projections of both revenue and the capital projects they know will come up in certain years. For example the current $2 million Temple Street project was first talked about — and reflected in future budgets — 10-12 years ago. It all seemed clear and, frankly, well run. When they did stray from the raw numbers and the process — perhaps they saw our eyes start to glaze over — Burger spoke proudly about the process and the operational savings Manson was able to show this year ($100,000). However, the mayor did seem rather perplexed about the general public’s lack of interest in the budget. “When we hold these budget meetings, only two or three people show up and that’s ironic because this sets direction for the city,” said Burger. He’s right — the way the process is set up, a budget meeting one year could have a big effect on what gets done in Parksville for a decade or more. While debates about chickens or subdivisions might attract a crowd to a city council meeting, perhaps residents are ignoring the meetings that really matter. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters Follow the money The election is now ancient history, the pollsters have gone into hiding and the voters of this riding have given Michelle Stilwell a strong mandate (it would have been much larger if the upstart Conservatives didn’t play skunk at the garden party and the greens ran a candidate) to go to Victoria with the concerns of her constituents and fight for them. With a larger Liberal majority win and one of the two Liberal seats from the Island in the house, we expect and need to see a return on our tax dollars. An election brings out the best and worst of people, and often speaks to character or lack of same. It is customary in a campaign, that the loser has the courtesy and common decency to call the victor and congratulate him or her. It is now (as of Sunday) six days since the results were posted but still no call from Barry Avis to Stilwell. Talk about a sore loser, but why am I not surprised? However it took less than 24 hours for Avis to get back into campaign mode and in an interview with your assistant editor Neil Horner, stated that “Qualicum Beach council would certainly be a consideration in the upcoming election”. Horner, in his usual open-minded, unbiased opinion column goes on to say — along with a rant on the end of the world — that now that Avis has time to run for council, he would win by a wide margin and then council could get back to working at something useful. God forbid, a return to the original gang of three — Teunis Westbroek, Scott Tanner and Avis — would be the last nail in the QB coffin. Remember that it was disingenuous Avis who refused to take his hat out of the last
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municipal election ring until he secured the NDP nomination. It’s called hedging your bet. Getting thrown under the bus was OK for us then, but now he apparently has a change of heart. Don’t forget this fact folks when going to the polls in 2014. A leopard doesn’t change his spots. If you have a desire to see what direction Avis takes in the future, just continue to look to the left and follow the money. Fox McKinley Qualicum Beach
ChiCken little neil That’s why they call them global warming alarmists (Neil Horner’s column in the May 16 edition of The NEWS) because they are suffering from the psychological phenomenon known as catastrophizing, as in “the chicken little syndrome.” Yes, Horner please do check the science but check it all, not just the Al Gore pseudoscience smoke and mirrors stuff. You will find that the two-degree tipping point is simply a fabrication of some unreliable climate models which have been shown over and over to be inaccurate to point of often being completely fraudulent. The earth average temperature, if there really is such a measure, has been flat to slightly declining since 1998. And remember we are talking average here — just because there have been a few extreme high temperatures in some locations around the globe one must also take into account the fact that the Canadian winter, for example, has been longer and colder than whatever normal might be. In fact, there is no normal because cli-
mate, weather, temperature, CO2 levels and greenhouse gasses are and have always been fluctuating, frequently to higher and lower levels than we are currently experiencing. I am very optimistic that the world will survive for generations to come and that my children will be just fine, with one proviso. My greatest fear is that the radical environmental movement aided and abetted by alarmists like Horner are going to destroy the economies of the world, which will without doubt lead to the destruction of life as we know it and to massive environmental destruction which is already happening in some areas of the U.S. and certainly will not be a pretty picture to hand off to our children.
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Unbelievable aCt How disappointing to read in John Harding’s editorial of May 21 that Barry Avis could not take the time and do the correct thing — to congratulate the winner, Michelle Stilwell. If this is true, unbelievable is actually the correct word for this. What are we teaching our young people when our supposed leaders can’t set a example in proper behaviour when you lose? This lesson is one of the most basic lessons in human behaviour we teach them at a very young age. Good luck to Avis if he is running for town council in Qualicum Beach in the next election. I and many more will remember this.
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Rules to write by I hate to say this, but yes. Because the Island has almost no source of revenue other than government and tourism. peter Dutton Parksville
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mandate deBate I have to take issue with editor John Harding’s careless use of the word “mandate” in his otherwise thoughtful editorial (‘Clear mandate’) in the May 16 edition of The NEWS. The Oxford dictionary definition of the word is “political authority supposed to be given by electors to (party in) Parliament.” This implies that a mandate consists of more than 50 per cent of the votes cast. Since the winning Liberals received 44.43 per cent, Harding’s claim that the new government has a clear mandate from the people of the province is incorrect. In the case of our local winner, B.C. Liberal Michelle Stilwell, she can rightly be congratulated on having a mandate since she garnered 30 votes more than the defined 50 per cent. Michael Green Qualicum Beach
schadenfreude Our English language evolved mainly from British dialects, along with many word forms derived from Latin and Greek, and a multitude of words borrowed, and sometimes “Anglicized” from other languages around the world. One such word that is commonly used in political context these days is “schadenfreude” which, as many readers of The NEWS readers will know, is German for “satisfaction felt at someone else’s misfortune.” There’s no better way to express how I think about Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s present predicament.
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Some 25 years ago as a top lieutenant in Preston Manning’s Reform Party, Harper was very vocal on how Ottawa needed to be changed, and how it should start with a Triple-E Senate (Equal, Elected and Effective). Large parts of Alberta’s populace became very supportive; although the political leaders in the fledgling party, and many in the media, failed to point out to the gullible voters that they would need support from many more provinces to change how the Senate is constituted. Let’s fast forward from the early days of the Reform Party to present-day Ottawa. Two of the prime minister’s handpicked senators have quit their caucus following questions being leveled against them about home-province residency and allegedly fraudulent expense claims. The scandal that has also forced out the prime minister’s chief of staff has its genesis in the prime minister choosing two high-profile media mavens to fill Senate seats, and then use their popularity to campaign in fundraising activities. I concede that the prime minister is a very clever politician, but at the same time I have never had much respect for him. So, when he gets dragged deep in the doo-doo over a Senate scandal largely of his own making, I have to sigh and say with complete cynicism: it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. The sweet aroma of schadenfreude is filling my nostrils right now as I write this.
Neil Horner as right when he said we are racing toward the cliff of our extinction (Horner’s Corner, May 16 edition of The NEWS). As the NDP coasted toward the victory they were promised in the polls, a desperate Liberal campaign apparatus saw an opportunity to eviscerate an undefended NDP. And so they did. Thus British Columbians traded their illusory “honesty in politics” for the sweet talk of a former talk- show host with a pretty smile and promises of pie-in-the-sky such as a heritage fund bulging with billions of dollars in illusory natural gas receipts fractured from our withering planet — and turned their backs on a promise of environmental protection from the pollution-intensive tar sands with its pipelines and “grow the economy” and “jobs, jobs, jobs.” Fracking for natural gas leaves a heavier footprint than coal, the dirtiest of all fossil fuels. It’s time to switch to renewable forms of energy which are rapidly becoming cheaper than fossil fuels. If we continue with our hyper-toxic tar sands oil and fracked gas, we will surely continue toward that convergence of cascading crises in both the economy and environment. Most people believe in environmental sanity, we only need to stand up and say so. As someone who was born during the privations of the Second World War and has fully enjoyed the most egalitarian times of recent history — 1950 to 1970 — I can thoughtfully say we have seen better times.
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only half full. Make some plants work for you by getting them up where you can work face to face. Many plants can be trained to grow up trellises (as long as their fruit is not too heavy) so you don’t have to bend over them. Put big plant containers on wheeled bases; don’t try to lift or drag them around. When it comes to watering tasks, get your hoses under control. Use the lightest ones you can, and have them easily extended or wound up. And, as our instructor succinctly explained, use those little hose guards to “… keepa the hosas outa the hostas.” Gardening is fun and therapeutic, but it’s also hard work. The message we got was, “Don’t let your addiction to dirt do you dirt!” Happy gardening.
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B.C. Conservative MP calls for Duffy to resign The party holds 21 B.C. seats in the House of Commons Jeff Nagel Black Press
The senior federal Conservative cabinet minister from B.C. is calling on Senator Mike Duffy to resign in the wake of a growing scandal over improper repayment of expenses. Heritage Minister James Moore, the MP for Port MoodyWestwood-Port Coquitlam, told CTV Tuesday Duffy should resign altogether. Duffy has already quit the Conservative caucus in the Senate after the disclosure that Nigel Wright, chief of staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, gave the embattled senator a cheque for $90,000 to repay expenses that may have been improperly claimed. Wright has since resigned his post. Under pressure to provide a public explanation of what hap-
pened, Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to his caucus Tuesday morning in front of the media, who weren’t permitted to ask questions. Harper said he was “not happy” and “very upset” about the conduct of some parliamentarians and of his own office, before leaving for South America on a trade mission. “Anyone who wants to use public office for their own benefit should make other plans or better yet leave this room,” Harper said. He said he didn’t get into politics to defend the Senate, a reference to his long-standing position it should be reformed as an elected body. The NDP Opposition have called for an RCMP investigation and the federal ethics commissioner is investigating. The Senate’s conflict of interest code forbids senators from accepting any gift or benefit “that could reasonably be considered to relate to the senator’s position.”
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The Eagle Park Health Care Facility in Qualicum Beach is looking for volunteers for a wide array of ways to help enhance the experience of their residents. Janie Finerty, the Oceanside area manager of volunteer resources for the Vancouver Island Health Authority, said they always need more people and she can match them up with whatever their specific skills and interests may be. They are specifically looking for people for their auxiliary, walking program, tuck shop mobile cart, Saturday activities, garden and one-onone friendly visitors programs. Considering the season she is most eager to find people who “have a passion for plants and enjoy getting their hands dirty,” in their garden club. The senior care facility has dramatically improved their courtyard gardens in recent years so they are starting a garden club that will meet as a group one day a week to beautify and maintain the gardens. “No need to be an expert. We will have a professional there to guide you,” she said. Along with enhancing the lives of residents through social interaction and beautifying their surroundings, Finerty points to the benefits of volunteering including a chance to gain experience and training and make a difference in someone’s life. “Give the best gift, give you,” she concludes. To volunteer contact Finerty at 250-927-6170 or Jane.Finerty@viha.ca.
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Three-time Vancouver Island Music Award winner Ryan McMahon joined some young dancers on the stage of the Whalebone Theatre in Parksville May 17 for a powerful performance called Movement & Muse. Parksville’s Helix Dance Theatre is a non-profit, pre-professional dance company and the event was held as a fundraiser for the company. It was also a platform for experience, exposure and training the young aspiring dancers
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Forward House Community Society recently held their 10th annual Dragonfly Awards dinner at the Quality Resort Bayside.
to Cindy Thompson, registered clinical counsellor. The awards also include inhouse nominations from their clients to honour each other. This year’s honours went to Dean Buott for courage, Kucutzi Ribe for contribution, the transformation award went to two individuals Dayanna Martell and Myles Belobaba, and the inspiration award went to Vikki Riddell. Volunteer of the year went to local musician Phil Dwyer, who makes a weekly meal at Forward House, and Pat Trozzo who introduced him said
Dwyer “passes plates like he’s serving royalty.” As well, all participants in the society’s education and psycho social rehabilitation programs were also recognized. Klomp said they also want to thank the Bayside’s Helen Corcoran for providing the venue for the 10th year, and Helen Chapman and George Dunning of Galloping Gourmet Catering for the buffet. They also thank the many members of the community who celebrated the contributions of the honourees this year. — Submitted by Forward House
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ARROWSMITH HEALTH CARE (2011) SOCIETY & ARROWSMITH HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION SOCIETY NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting(s) of the Arrowsmith Health Care (2011) Society and the Arrowsmith Health Care Foundation Society will be held on: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Location: Cokely Manor 266A Moilliet Street Parksville, BC Start time: 7:00 PM The purpose of the meeting is to: • Receive Financial Statements • Receive Reports Elect Directors (3 positions) • Appoint Auditors • Review membership dues The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
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PARKSVILLE 493 Pioneer Cresc. May 25 (8-12). Multi family. Cancel if raining. PARKSVILLE, 517 Pym St. Sat. May 25th. (8-1). Porch swing, 4 rattan chairs, quality love seat & sofa, household items, tools, misc. PARKSVILLE, 567 Vine Dr. Moving Sale!! Sat & Sun. May 25 & 26. (9-3) Multi-women’s clothing, size 6-16, shoes, toys, fabrics, tools, bedding, books, shelves, frames & lots more! Something for everyone PARKSVILLE 678 Foxtail Ave. May 25 (8-12). Assorted household items, antique china, fishing poles & misc. PARKSVILLE, FLETCHER Ave. Sat. May 25, (8:30 - 1) 10 House Neighbourhood Sale. Something for everyone! PARKSVILLE, WEST Stanford Ave. (block between Craig & Alberni Hwy.) Multi-Family Sale! May 25 (8-2) Come & treasure hunt! Canceled if raining. QUALICUM: 321 Hoylake Rd. West. Neighborhood sale; Saturday, May 25th, 8am-? QUALICUM- 865 Andreef Rd (off Laburnum) Sat & Sun, May 18, 19 & 25 & 26, 9am6pm. MASSIVE SALE Under cover. Many new items. QUALICUM BEACH, 5434 Island Hwy. W. Fri. & Sat. May 24 & 25 (8-4). Huge indoor sale! Furniture, appliances, building supplies, craft fabrics, pellet stove, fisher fireplace, picnic tables & chairs, plants, canning jars & much more!! QUALICUM BEACH, 800 Bluffs Dr. Sat May 25th (8-4:30) Moving Sale! Linens, furniture, pictures, gardening tools, 32’ ext. ladder, misc. QUALICUM BEACH. Sat. May 25, 9am. 110 Hornby Place (Hermitage Park). QUALICUM BEACH: Street wide sale; Park Ridge Plc. (off Garrett Rd.), Sat., May 25th, 8am till noon. QUALICUM. MOVING. Sat. May 25, 8am-3pm. Household items, tools, garden tools, pictures & furniture. 371 Hall Rd.
COLUMBIA BEACH, 1596 Marine Circle. Friday May 24th (9-3) 2nd Annual Plant & Garage Sale! Tomatoes, geraniums, perennials, PEO fund raising table. Rain or Shine! COLUMBIA BEACH, MultiFamily Sale on Juan de Fuca Blvd. Sat. May 25th. (9-2:30) Wide variety of items!! EAGLECREST (1070 Widgeon Pl) May 25 (9-2). Yard sale. Lots for everyone!!
Estate Sale
QUALICUM BEACH,
850 Primrose St.
Thurs. May 23rd. & Fri. May 24th. from 11-3 & Sat. May 25th from 9-4. House hold furnishings Workshop & tool items And much much more! FRENCH CREEK- 1145 Roberton Blvd, Sat & Sun May 25 & 26, 8am-12noon. Antiques, collectibles, household goods. FRENCH CREEK, 627 Johnstone Rd. Sat. May 25, (8-2). Wine making equip., empty wine & stubby beer bottles, tools,linens,knic-knacks,lots of plants & stuff. Rain or Shine! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 887 Wembley Rd.,Church of Ascension Hall. Giant Garage Sale! Sat. May 25th. (8-1). NANOOSE BAY: 1469 Marina Way, May 25 & 26, 10-3pm. Large moving garage sale, many items; tools, electronics, bikes and household items. NANOOSE BAY 2457 Rowland Rd. May 25 (9-3). Moving sale. Household, shelving, vacuums, decor, patio, dog kennels, & much more. NANOOSE BAY. Sat. May 25, 8am-2pm. 3257 Blueback Drive. PARKSVILLE, 123 Meridian Way (off Craig), Sat. May 25 (8-2). Walker, sewing mach., blender, air filters, elec.fry pans, cooler, vacuums, double memory foam matt., rug cleaner, area rug, kerosene heater, wood lathe & tools, ban saw, table saw, bench grinders, manual drive grind stone, lawn mowers, metal chairs, lounge chairs. Rain or shine!! PARKSVILLE, 13-450 Stanford Ave. (Shelleybrook Estates), Sat. May 25th (9-12). Estate clearout, furniture, glassware, tools, lots more!! PARKSVILLE, 14 Magnolia Dr. Sat. May 25th (8-?) Rain or shine! Household items, new area rugs, lamps, new fashion jewelry, and lots more!! PARKSVILLE, 240 Lodgepole Dr. May 24 & 25 (9-4). Neighborhood sale. Household items, lots of fishing gear, rods, leads, lures, quilting frame, sewing access, books & lots more. PARKSVILLE, 284 Lodgepole Dr., Sat, May. 25, 9am-1pm. Marine, tools, fishing gear, house and garden items. Canceled if raining. PARKSVILLE, 489 Pioneer Cres. Sat. May 25. (9-2) All household items.
THE ERRINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. is hosting a huge Yard Sale Saturday June 8th, (8-2). There will also be a BBQ & Car Wash. Want to join our fundraiser? You can have your own table for only $25. Contact Ralph at 250-240-0300, or Pearl at 250-248-5659 to book a table. To donate your gently used goods (no clothing please) to the Fire Dept. you can drop off your items at fire hall #1, 960 Errington Rd. Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9-5. Call the hall first at 250-248-5601 to make sure an officer is there.
TREASURES, CURIOS & RV PARK GRAND OPENING! 2771 Old Alberni Hwy. Coombs, BC Friday, May 24th 9am - 4:30pm Full Handi-Cap Access
For all your outdoor cleaning needs. Free Estimates!
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PET CARE SERVICES
Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft
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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
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PETS
FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices
Garage Sales
WATER WISE SURFACE CLEANING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE VIDEO GAMES. $Buy$ Sell Trade. Now open in Parksville! Ralfs Collectibles, 182 East Island Hwy. Mon-Sun, 11-5. Closed Tuesdays. 937-7200
COMMERCIAL STAND-UP Kenmore freezer, frost free, white, energy star, excellent working condition. $200. Call (250)927-5797.
FREE ITEMS FREE FIREWOOD with a $40 donation to the SPCA, you pick-up, split & cut yourself. 250-248-2422.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FUEL/FIREWOOD
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
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.
GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com
FURNITURE 2 ALMOST new faux leather espresso swivel rocker recliners, in excellent condition, $200 each. (250)752-2274. LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835 QUALITY SOFA and love seat, floral & beige $250; 4 Rattan chairs w/cushions $40; 3 seater porch swing $40. Call 250-248-5456
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397 BBQ, COLEMAN. Even heat, small space, 460 sq.in. 30,000 BTU, Clean, used 1 summer only. Paid $336. Sell $220. (250)751-0467, Nanaimo. CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER Briggs & Straton motor, 6.75 series, 21�, key start, front wheel drive. Hardly used. $400 obo. Call (250)248-2605
VILAS MAPLE Table & four chairs, $175; Electric single bed, $250. Call 250-248-5649
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FREESPIRIT UPRIGHT exercise bike. Mag. flywheel cycle with monitor. “NEW� supports up to 225 lbs. Call 250-2489801 GAS POWER Toro lawn mower, $125. Webber natural gas barbecue, $110. Glass patio table chairs, umbrella & base, $125. Call (250)752-6188. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? LIGHT OAK entertainment centre,comes with 2 speakers, TV, radio, tape deck, cd player, vhs player, record player & headphones. $150 complete. Also reclining loveseat, $100. Call 250-752-6007
Tree
Service
Tree Removal Falling - Topping Pruning - Shrubs Hedges – Fruit Trees Brush Chipping Stump Grinding
POOL TABLE, regulation size, 4x8, solid oak, slate top. Includes light, all cues and balls. Felt in excellent condition. $2800.(250)754-5115. SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE PLAYER Pano Built in 1913. Approx 100 rolls of music beautiful sound, very good condition. $2,500. 250-334-3667
FULL INSURANCE
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GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
PIANO, MASON & Excellent condition, overseas. $800. (250)756-6125.
RISCH. moving obo.
REAL ESTATE
HANK’s Gutters Ltd.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FREE Estimates 250-752-6872
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.
We do more than just gutters - Hardie Plank Siding - Vinyl Siding - Soffits - K style & Facia Gutter - Gutter Guard
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FOR SALE BY OWNER
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
SUITES, LOWER
MOTORCYCLES
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000. May Finance. 250-738-0221.
ERRINGTON ACREAGE, Down Town, clean, private 2 bdrm, 2 decks, f/s, w/d. $725, ref’s req’d. Avail immed.Call Alyce 250-248-2488
FRENCH CREEK, 1 bdrm, gr. level suite. 4 appli N/S, N/P, $700 p/m. 250-248-0415.
MILE Zero Motorsports- Vancouver Islands Exclusive Arctic Cat dealer. Trades Welcome! Financing Available Located just south of Nanimo airport at 3-13136 Thomas Rd, Ladysmith. 250-245-5414 Toll Free: 1-866-567-9376
CASH FOR SCRAP
1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR
Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $739,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.
821 BRISTOL PL. CHARTWELL 1813 sq ft rancher, ex-
cellent cond, built 2002 in quiet cul de sac. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, walk in closet, granite work tops, hardwood/ceramic flooring. Open plan. Lrg kitchen w/island, walk in pantry.S/S appl. RV & boat parking at rear. Private easy care yard. $429,000. Call 250-594-3919
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.
N.NANAIMO: 5bdrm, 4.5bath AND 1bdrm legal suite. Landscaped/fenced yard. Near beach, schools & shopping. Beautifully finished. Hardie planks exterior, dble entrance doors, 5-skylights, front & rear deck w/barbeque hookups, heat pump, 3 luxurious gas FPs. Beautiful ocean views. Furniture included. 6523 Peregraine Rd. $700,000. (250)758-4963
HOUSES FOR SALE 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
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.
PARKSVILLE 2BDRM. Full bath, 5appli’s, 50’x12’. New deck w/metal roof, fenced yard. Pets OK. Was $60,000 Now $45,000. (250)248-7776
RENTALS
MOBILE HOMES & PADS QUALICUM BAY: Senior Park, newer 5th wheel with slide, N/S, 1 pet under 20lbs allowed. Water, hydro, sewer and pad rent incld’d, $475/mo. Call (778)424-7784.
HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM, 1 bath. W/D in Eagle Crest. Walking distance to schools & beach. N/S. Pets OK. $1250. Avail immed. (250)586-3636. BOWSER-Waterfront 1100 sf, 2 br, beach, F/P, Carport, N/S, Clean - Beautiful $1100. bhughes2324@gmail.com
Call Virginia 250-594-2404 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties PARKSVILLE: ACROSS from Foster Park, 3 bdrm, 2 bath $1175, N/S. 250-951-1827. NANOOSE, Clean 2 BD, 1 Bath, 16x20 stor. shed,new paint/floors, F/S, W/D, DW, Small pet neg. Quiet mature tenant pref. N/S Ref’s. $1000 + util. 250-927-4388 PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appls, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. NS/NP. $1300+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)752-9807. PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, close to town, 5 appli’s, garage, N/P, N/S. $1200 p/m, Call 250-228-3442 PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, gas FP, NS/NP. $1350 - Ask about fee for yard care. (403)719-4700. PARKSVILLEPIONEER Crescent. 2 bdrm Character house, semi finished bsmt, 1.5 baths, storage/workshop. Easy to heat, great location. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $1100 mo, avail June. 1st. (250)586-1372
NANOOSE BAY- steps to Fairwinds Golf & Marina. 2 bdrms, 5 appls, furnished. Ocean and garden views. NS/NP. $950. Available June. 1st. Call (250)468-9901 or email: damali@shaw.ca
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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SUITES, UPPER NEW 1-BDRM suite. Private entrance, sun deck, rural setting with mountain view.Hydro, cable, wi-fi, parking incld. Avail. July 1. $800./mo. N/S, N/P. (250)248-2806.
TRANSPORTATION
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,000. 250-752-0322
AUTO FINANCING
2001 GMC Jimmy- 4 x 4, New tires, new brakes, front & back, A/C, AM/FM, CD, 239,000 kms, Only $4000.00 Call 250-594-4342.
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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1993 FORD Escort station wagon, 5 speed transmission. 134,000 miles (mostly tow miles). Excellent condition for age. Raodmaster Hitch. $2,500 obo. Call (778)4247784.
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1997 OLDS 88 - GREEN 159 K. fully load, clean, good cond. 6 cyl, 3800 cc. Runs well. new michelins + 4 good snows on rims. $2900. obo 250-752-7064
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.
BEACH CLUB Residences luxury 1 bdrm condo w/lots of amenities, pool, sauna, fitness rm. Long term lease required. Avail June 1 $1200/mo. Call 250-951-1073 PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm Condo, 5 appls. Small pet ok. Ref’s. Avail. June 1st. $900/mo + utils. Call 250-248-6784. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm Apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Avail June. 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. QUALICUM MANOR Apartments, 2 bdrm, 896 sq ft, grd floor, patio, N/S, N/P, excellent condition, in quiet civilized bldg, mins to all amens, $950 mo. Avail June. 1st. Please call Bill at (250)752-6997.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTIVE COMMERCIAL SPACE - Craig St, in vibrant downtown Parksville. Near Tuesday Night Market and Community Centre. 1160 sq ft. Call Keith - 1 (866) 682-4244
COTTAGES
Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950
ERRINGTON Quiet Shared Acreage Small 30’x8’ trailer with 20’x15’ 2-room addition, 550sq ft. Lately fully reno’d, new propane heaters. Private yard, 5km to Parksville. No laundry facilities. $580./mo. hydro & propane incld. No extra costs. No dogs. 250-248-7118. Cell 250-954-5045.
MUST BE SOLD!!! 1993 Ford Explorer 326 KL Runs Great. $1000 obo. Call 250-954-3372
TRUCKS & VANS 1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, 4 aluminum rims, aluminum box side liners, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307.
CARS
2004 5th WHEEL 24’6” Westwind 5th Wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen matt., rear kit., New roof, great condition. Canadian made. Second marine battery wheels repack. $13,995. Truck also avail. Call 250-586-4716 25’ ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6500. obo. (250)335-1796.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
CARRIERS NEEDED!! The Parksville/ Qualicum Beach News is looking for
a responsible person to deliver in your area! Routes are temporarily covered. We are looking for permanent carriers for these routes.
1987 BIGFOOT (11.5’) and truck. Roomy, comfortable, clean interior. Queen & Dble beds. Good shape. 1 owner. $9,000. (250)758-2067
2004 CHEVY Express van 2500 V8. 128,000 km, fully shelved, ready for work. $10,500. obo. (250)248-1358. 2004 FORD XLT, 5.4 l , heavy duty, tow pkg., 104 k, box liner, super cab, truck tires, island truck, well maintained. $10,500 Call 250-586-4716 2005 Ford E350 Cargo Van, white, 575,000 km. Decent body, 6.0l diesel. Motor does not run. Comes with cargo partition. Spray-in bed liner on cargo floor. Great parts vehicle, as is where is. Best offer takes it home 250-245-0350.
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MARINE
APARTMENT/CONDO 10 MINS from Qualicum, recently re-decorated, grd level. $500. NS/NP. Available now. Call 1-250-954-4018.
Cars, Trucks, Equipment Mid-Island Pick up Call 250-954-2228
BOATS
RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-first-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca
2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589
Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager
101-897 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2E9
RV PADS
2002 HONDA S2000
PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $440./mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130
STORAGE
MOTORCYCLES
MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
250-248-7100.
SUITES, LOWER 1 BDRM bachelor, French Creek. Single occupancy only. N/S, N/P, private ent. Inlc Util. & cable. Avail. June 15. $625/mo.unfurn. / $725/mo furn. Call 250-752-1259 1 BEDROOM + private floor, furn. Util in. Prefer 1 person, pets? $775. 250-248-5401
2000 CBR 600F4, 23000 km, perfect dealer maintenance, new tires, chain, sprockets, battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000. Helmet & Jacket $450. Call or text: #250-240-9556 2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 k’s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689
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BLOWOUT 2007 DRV Dbl Tree Suites, 36TK3, exc cond, huge living, U-kitchen, king master, superslides. $39,995. www.beautifulrv.net 250-6185138. Truck also avail for sale.
1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT
17’ ULTRALITE RV Trailer. Easily towable by your SUV. Sleeps 2 in Queen luxury,(optional bedding for small child also avail.), fully furnished, all you need is bedding & food! Minimum 1 week rental. For further details Barry @ 250228-8568 asiawest@shaw.ca
2006 BAYLINER Discovery, 350 Merc Cruiser with Bravo 3 Leg Dual Prop. EZ load trailer 8000 lbs. Electric anchor winch, VHF, winter covers... too much to list. $34,900. Call 250-752-5029 for more info.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
PRIME OFFICE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL & YARD SPACE AVAILABLE IN PARKSVILLE
NOTICE
To our rural residents!
Church Road area • New steel buildings. • From 1000 to 18,000 sq ft Shop/Warehouse & Yard space available • Design your space to suit the needs of your business!
Please ensure your newspaper tubes and boxes are free of weeds and debris around them so that our drivers can gain safe and easy access for delivery of your paper.
For additional details email ilbaw@shaw.ca or call 250-713-3939
THANK YOU!
Parksville Industrial Park • 6500 sq ft Warehouse/Shop with large office space and highway frontage • 2100 sq ft Shop suitable for Machining/Heavy Duty Repair business. • 5 Bedroom home onsite.
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Games&Puzzles
WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS
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by Jeanne Denee
Greetings to all new readers and players from Words Without Borders. Hope you enjoy the column and that you’re not shy about submitting your ideas. The first WWB was to “Add or change a letter to any well-known city and define the new word”. The winner is: Portland - Tortland, a city where lawyers enjoy a plethora of civil actions. Nanoose - Nonoose, where no-one has ever been executed by hanging! Colin Payne, Qualicum
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Squeamish - seeing the horrific traffic accident made me feel very squeamish. Dianne Jackson, Parksville Saskatoon = Maskatoon, the city that hides its cartoons. Johannes Hendrik, Qualicum Beach Halifax = Califax - a fax from Cali, Colombia. Phil Chabot, Parksville The new challenge (#2) is: Adjust the name of a breed or type of dog and suggest a trait of the resulting animal. Example: Weemariner: smallish sailing companion. Submit entries to jdenee@ pqbnews.com with your name and town. The deadline is noon, May 28th. Good luck.
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Parksville tournament has sent 1,000 players on to college and professional baseball JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
The 2013 B.C.’s Best baseball tournament is in the books, and this years installment could easily have an asterisk as opening day was a wash due to monsoon conditions. Six of the eight scheduled games were called because of a weather system the likes not normally seen in these parts. “We knew Friday was going to be a marginal day; the forecast was correct, but it rained a lot harder than we normally see at that park,” Parksville Royals skipper Dave Wallace said after, adding “they didn’t call for monsoon rain though, which is exactly what it was. In all my years I’ve never seen it rain that hard there. Ever.” Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals were one of the two opening day games that got in — the pinstripes came up on the short
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Royals’ local senior short stop Justin Dieleman makes a great stab to rob a Blue Jay of a sure base hit and an RBI during B.C.’s Best baseball action up at Springwood last weekend.
end of a 7-4 battle to the Okatoks Dawgs in a game that saw six lead changes. “It’s just life. It’s just the weather; you can’t do anything
about it,” Vancouver Cannons coach Jason Andrew surmised with a shrug from the dugout during Sunday action adding “I’ve never seen rain like that
before. I mean 15 minutes and boom — the field was gone.” Because of the rainouts and reworked sked, it was the Cannon’s fifth game in 24 hours
(they played three on Saturday and two Sunday, one of those went 11 innings), and Andrew was all about getting his players through it. “You can’t do anything about it, my hats off to these guys though,” he said of the tournament volunteers, “they worked their asses off to get the fields redone.” The rains rolled in early Friday and lasted “all day,” said Wallace, explaining how the skies opened up at around noon and again at 2:30 p.m. Friday for about half an hour each time “which really created some havoc,” said Wallace, explaining how the field crew pumped over 250 gallons of water off Royals’ field. They were able to get the two games in at one of the other fields at Springwood Park which are sand based and were playable. See good, page A37
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Oceanside’s Midget Sharks mined themselves a gold medal on the mainland last weekend, going unbeaten at 4-0-1 in the Richmond Roadrunner tournament then running the table with a fiercely contested 4-3 win over the Cowichan Thunder in the final. The local squad of 16 year olds, who are currently sitting tops in their Mid-Island Midget B box lacrosse league at 7-1, opened the eight-team tourney last Saturday morning by blasting the Langley Thunder 12-0, then ran to a 7-2 win over the Surrey Rebels that evening. The Sharks had their hands full Sunday morning and had to work hard to earn a 6-6 tie against the Delta Islanders, then closed out pool play with a 10-1 route over the Coquitlam Adanacs.
The Sharks shelled the Penticton Heat 12-1 in the semifinal Monday morning, then dug deep to beat the Cowichan Thunder 4-3 in the tournament final. It was, said Sharks’ head coach Derek Gaughan, “a nail biter.” This is the third time Oceanside has competed in the Richmond tourney — they won it two years ago. And while this year’s road to the hardware saw some lopsided scores, “we had to rise to the occasion in the final, and they all played really well.” Stepping up and leading the charge offensively for Oceanside over the weekend were Brenden Harstad and Luke Rusie and earning props for their efforts on defence were Stirling McCullough and Eric Johnston, along with forward Jory Clermont “who was phenomenal corralling loose balls the
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Oceanside BMX is back up and running with a brand new track. This is the local club’s 13th season, and its refurbished track in Qualicum Beach made its’ big debut last Sunday when it hosted stop three on the ABA provincial race series. “We’re really looking forward to it,” OBX president Trisha Grecht said heading into the long weekend. “We just spent like 10 weeks completely redoing the whole track,” she confirmed, adding “we tore it all down and rebuilt it so its totally different that it used to be.” Overseen by a small but dedicated core group of volunteers, the crew spent ‘a lot of hours every weekend out there, but it was worth it.” Staying with the original configuration, the track now has different, wider, jumps, and all the soil has all been machine-screened. “It is also now UCI (the governing body of all cycling) certified, so we could one day host nationals, but we need power to do that,” said Grecht, then made the point “it’s still a slightly downhill track, which is very unusual... there’s no other track like ours.” Asked his take on how it went, Robert Grecht, the track operator said they had 130 riders from all over the Island and as far away as Kamloops and lots from Squamish turn out on Sunday and confirmed “the rebuild was very successful. All the kids loved it — lots of fun new obstackles, big jumps, good reviews from all the riders, of all ages.” The provincial race series opened in Victoria on Saturday, moved to Nanaimo Sunday morning then Oceanside later that afternoon, and capped off the long weekend of racing in Cumberland on Monday. “It was great — I think on average each of the (Island) races had about 200 riders turn out,” said Trisha, mother of three nationally ranked young riders who live and breath BMX. OCEANSIDE RESULTS OBMX had nine riders qualify for main events on their home track last Sunday. Aiden Grecht grabbed 1st in both 9 Ex-
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Oceanside’s Alison Grecht, 13, above, is the reigning top ranked rider in Cruiser class in her age group in Canada, and second in the country on her Class bike, and was part of a strong squad of local riders in action on their newly rebuilt track last weekend.
pert Class and Cruiser events. Ty Jordan and Jacob Sorg finished 6th and 9th respectively in 9 Expert; Tom Zanchettan finished 4th in 38 Expert; Alana Zanchetta earned 3rd in 13 Novice; Sam Jacobson was 4th in 10 Intermediate; Avery Swanson secured 2nd in 9 Intermediate; Alex Grecht reeled in 1st in 11 expert Class and 4th in Cruiser, and sister Alison was 1st in 13 Girls Class and 1st in Cruiser.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM REVIEW PUBLIC SESSIONS The Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) invites you to attend a series of sessions that have been scheduled to provide information about the International Student Program and opportunities for staff, stakeholder groups and the public to give their perspectives to round out the work being done on the program. All of the sessions will be held in the Art Room at Oceanside Middle School on three consecutive Mondays with the first taking place on Monday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. At the first session, attendees will hear from international students and homestay parents who will share their experiences while participating in the program. The results of the International Student Survey will also be presented as well as information focusing on the specific aspects of the program that trustees want to hear about. Two focus group formats will be held after that on June 3rd and 10th. The first focus group session on June 3rd will focus on homestays and how to improve and expand that significant part of the program. The second focus group session on June 10th will concentrate on where School District 69’s international student program fits in with the broader community.
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This pair of actors no stranger to scheming Arsenic and Old Lace runs May 23 to June 9 in Qualicum Beach LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
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From left, Joan Bryan and Helen-Margaret Randall play Abby and Martha in Arsenic and Old Lace, opening at the Village Theatre tonight in Qualicum Beach.
They’ve been partners in crime before. But this time, in Echo Player’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace, people might be a little more shocked by the characters played by Joan Bryan and Helen-Margaret Randall. “All the time we’re trying to do our very best for humanity, we’re very involved in community and charity work,” said Bryan, as she spoke in character for the part of Abby. “But we do have our little secrets.” Arsenic and Old Lace opens at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach tonight, Thursday May 23, and runs to June 9. Bryan and Randall acted together previously for Echo Players in Over the River and Through the Woods, where they also did some scheming. In Arsenic and Old Lace, the two play two dear little old ladies who live in their own little world. The pair have raised their nephews at their large house set in Brooklyn, and each family member is remarkably and wonderfully mad. They develop a bit of a hobby at the old house, that may come as a bit of a surprise to some audience members. “The situation is so really unbelievable, but
yet I think we make it believable,” said Randall, who plays Martha. The play has undertones of theatre and playwriting woven throughout it, Randall explained, and many interesting lines and surprises. Arsenic and Old Lace is a comedy classic, and has often been described as a dark comedy. It was written by Joseph Kesselring in 1939, and it was a huge success. The play was made into a film some years later, starring Cary Grant. Randall said the play has been quite a commitment for her and Bryan, who really get into character and therefore have to experience a range of changing emotions throughout the play. But it’s been worth it, she said. “It’s such an enjoyable commitment,” she said. “Comedy is hard work.” Bryan agreed. “It’s wonderful fun,” she laughed. “And it’s hard work. But you don’t do this sort of thing unless you love it.” The play runs May 23 to June 9 in Qualicum Beach. Tickets for the show are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Stop by the box office during office hours at 110 West 2nd Ave, call 250-752-3522 or email info@echoplayers.ca. Visit www.echoplayers.ca for more information.
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From a Dublin storm to a Qualicum gallery LISSA ALEXANDER
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Barbara Botham was born painting. She says that because of a vivd memory she has of when she was three years old, living in Dublin, Ireland. Botham awoke to a thunder storm and went downstairs to a large, empty house. Her mother had taken her new baby sister to a nearby shop, and was usually home before Botham awoke. She dove under the dining room table, hiding beneath the long tablecloth. “But that wasn’t helping,”
she said. “I needed my paints.” Botham knew she would have to climb up on the counter and reach a jar on the top shelf in order to get her paints. The counter was right beside an open window lit up with lightning and resounding with thunder. She was crying, she said, but she knew somehow if she got her paints she would be alright. She reached the paints, took them back to her spot under the table, and began to paint. “I had already been painting and knew what it did for me,” she said. See ARTIST, page B5
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Young musicians can discover African music and dance at the Fourth Annual World Music Camp, running for one week this August in Errington. The camp has new instructors this year including accomplished musician Fana Soro, who entertained at the Errington Hall last November. Soro is a hereditary master of the balafon, (West Africa’s big wooden xylophone) and is also highly skilled in playing the djembe drum and in traditional West African dance. His daughter Nadjema will assist him in teaching drumming and dance at the camp. Sarah Van Borek will be teaching students to play the marimba. Van Borek is a musician and
filmmaker from Vancouver, who has studied and taught in South Africa. She is a performer, a teacher at Emily Carr University, a recording artist and an instrument-maker. She will be assisted by Forrest Carson-Austin at the camp, a member of the group Marimba Kumbana. The camp will take place at the Errington Hall and provides three hours of instruction each day for five days from August 12 to 16. On the final day Aug 16, participants will share the songs and dances they have learned in a pot luck community picnic in the Errington Community Park. Fees for the camp are $75, for more information and to register contact Val Dare at 250586-6583 or vgdare@gmail.com.
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5 km Run for Life this Sunday The 10th Annual Run for Life fundraiser is just around the corner. The fun 5KM run is hosted by the Financial Institutions of Central Vancouver Island and held at Bowen Park in Nanaimo each year. Teams and individuals will be lacing up for the May 26th fundraising event
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white and then often uses a brush to paint on fine details. The ink dries within a minute, so she has to be prepared with a plan and all her texturizers, once she begins to roll the ink out, she said. “At times there I’m really sucking my breath in. It’s wonderful, exhilarating.” Botham has a studio in Columbia Beach where people are welcome to come peruse her work and stay for tea. She will also be taking part in the Bowser/Deep Bay Garden tour June 23 as a feature artist, a fundraiser for the Lighthouse Community Centre. Her painting will be auctioned off at a post tour Strawberry Tea. For more info visit www.communityclub.ca. For more on Botham visit www.arrowsmithfca.ca/barbarabotham.
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702 MEMORIAL AVENUE
$14,900
• Great opportunity to own your own business in Qualicum Beach • Blue Quill is a tea and gift shop located in the heart of downtown • The shop offers over 300 varieties of tea with tea pots, cups, accessories • A large line of unique imported giftware, clothing and jewelry. • It has great exposure on a busy street. Lots of walk or drive by traffic.
124-1391 PRICE ROAD
$169,900
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8 Year young, 1728 sq. Ft. Unit is the largest in the park. Huge living room with vaulted ceiling, extra large kitchen Lots of cabinets & walk in pantry & a bright eating area Sliding glass door that takes you outside to a south facing, covered deck • Oriental garden is fabulous with bamboo tea house in backyard
2285 MORELLO ROAD
$269,900
5-1401 PRICE ROAD
• Well cared for mobile home in one of the most popular parks in town • Open floor plan, efficient layout, vaulted ceilings in kitchen & living rm • Oak cabinets w/lots of cupboards, skylight in kitchen, 2 spacious bdrms • Large bathrm, 120 sqft, deck, easy care vinyl siding,8x10 storage shed • Peaceful & quiet location in a 55+ park, pets are allowed w/approval
876 BARCLAY CRESCENT
$175,900
• Lovely 2 bedroom, plus den, home on its own land • Large .26 acre lot backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. • Large two tiered covered deck to enjoy on those warm summer nights • Detached garage / workshop and plenty of room for RV parking. • Easy walking distance to the French Creek Marina & stores.
LOT 170 BAY ROAD
• Cozy 2 bedroom rancher, w/room to add on sits on almost 1 acre • Large living room features a faux stone fireplace w/efficient wood insert, • Hardwood flooring, large window & sliding patio doors to the deck. • Detached workshop/storage building & separate cabin/workshop w/ loft • Very private, beautiful property bordering Nanoose Creek
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898 LAKES BLVD.
133 ACACIA STREET
$329,900
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$269,900
Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake Sit on the deck of your cottage overlooking the tranquil setting of a pristine lake 9500 sq. ft., gentle sloping lot that leads to a large beach & lovely lake frontage Perfect for a 2 family purchase as the home can sleep many people comfortably Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE
$334,900
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
1731 MIAMA COURT
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$234,900
Immaculate home w/open floor plan, spacious living rm w/ gas fireplace Vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, laminate flooring & large windows The yard has lovely landscaping & unbelievable amount of plants and flowers There is a large shed included with this lovely property for your garden tools Added bonus is an off property storage shed for all your storage needs
1723 KAREN’S COURT
$279,900
4-3475 LIONESS BLVD
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Much sought after mobile home in 55+ Vacation Village Immaculate home w/large addition, many updates throughout 2 bdrms + 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
• 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 bdrm 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
600 TAMARACK DRIVE
• Enjoy the privacy & beauty of this meticulously kept, sun drenched home • Large white kitchen w/pantry, bright eating area, 2 bedrooms & den, • Spacious living room with gas fireplace & custom mantle, storage shed • Bathroorm with soaker tub, engineered hardwood floors, heated crawl space • Artfully landscaped, fenced yard, lovely pergola and slate patio extension
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470 EAGLECREST DRIVE
168 THETIS AVENUE
$355,000
$99,900
$300,000
Rancher w/2 spacious bdrms, den/computer area, bright dining rm Large living room with wood fireplace & built in shelving 1-1/2 bathrooms, attached garage & a private fenced backyard Off the dining room there is a large, south facing covered patio In Qualicum Woods on a large landscaped lot w/RV parking
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Immaculate townhome backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. W/open plan w/large kitchen w/skylight, eating area, formal dining rm Living rm w/vaulted ceilings & gas fp, family room, 2 spacious bedrms 2 full baths w/the luxurious ensuite having a soaker tub, separate shower Hardwood flooring, in floor heating throughout & tile flooring
605 VIKING WAY
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$390,000
Immaculate Windward built 2 bedroom + den home w/an open plan Featuring a Great Room with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Kitchen has huge pantry, stainless steel appliances & large island. 5 piece ensuite & walk-in closet are also featured in the master suite. Concrete tile roof, hardwood floors & a gas furnace w/heat pump
1052 HARLEQUIN ROAD
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Tastefully appointed 1508 sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl Laminate floors, a skylight in the entry, bright white kitchen w/skylight, Formal dining room, living room w/cozy gas fireplace & bay window, Bright family room, main bath w/skylight, eating area, double garage Large covered patio in fenced back yard, raised garden beds, mtn view
1361 MEADOWOOD WAY
$395,500
• Immaculate 1642 sqft rancher on a beautiful & completely fenced .69 acres • Bright white kitchen w/skylight & island, open living room & dining room • Separate family room w/gas fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Beautiful patio & sunny, private back yard w/picturesque pond • Large double garage, 10x10 garden shed & detached 30 x 24 work shop
$459,900
• 3 bdrm, 3 full bath, 1898 sq. ft. home on .41 acre lot in Eaglecrest • Main level living, open plan, kitchen w/island & breakfast bar; dining rm • Living rm w/pot lamps & gas fp. Upstairs are 2 bdrms & full bath • Master bdrm on main w/luxurious ensuite w/large soaker tub & sep. shower • Updates include kitchen with stainless steel appliances & a 2 year old roof
1051 HARLEQUIN ROAD
$519,900
• Beautiful rancher, on a .42 acre lot, backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course • Updated home w/open floor plan, bright kitchen w/breakfast bar, formal dining rm • Formal living room, family room with cozy gas fireplace, large sunroom, • 4 spacious bdrms, a lovely bright den & 3 baths. lots of storage • Fenced back yard, an insulated in-garage workshop & detached golf cart garage
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Immaculate rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course 2 Large bedrooms w/master bedrm having a bay window & large closet 2 full baths, family rm off the kitchen w/gas fireplace, formal dining rm Formal living room with vaulted ceilings, large windows and gas fp Newer roof, kitchen counters, paint and new flooring throughout
896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE
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$429,800
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
175 SUNSHINE PLACE
$549,900
• Custom built home on a .55 acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. • Near new 3,100 sq.ft., 2 level home boasts 4 bdrrms + den, 4 baths • Incredible chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops, island, SS appliances • Spectacular back yard gardens, rock pond w/water feature, • Detached dble garage w/workshop area and attached dble garage
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Prime location in Hermitage Park, an easy walk to downtown Qualicum Main level entry 2 storey home w/3 spacious bedrms, & ocean view bonus rm Spacious living room with gas fp, formal dining rm w/skylight, RV parking Kitchen w/island/breadfast bar, family room, eating nook w/bay window Updates include slate flring, laminate flrs, updated kitchen & remodeled bathrm
1225 BUNKER PLACE
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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
1387 WARD ROAD
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$449,000
$639,900
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
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada
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Easy ways to boost home value
When selling your home, it’s more than purchase price and location that will make or break a deal. How your home looks is also very important. Your REALTOR® can give you an objective opinion of what you need to do. REALTORS® have the experience and knowledge that can help identify problem areas or suggest improvements. In most cases, REALTORS® will not suggest major renovations. A few minor repairs here and there and a thorough cleaning are usually all that are required. Cleaning up the homestead: Almost all buyers are on the lookout for one thing -- a clean home. Many will walk away if a home looks uncared for, or make an offer much lower than the listing price. Ensure your home is spotless and free of clutter. The two
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most important rooms in a buyer’s mind are the kitchen and the bathroom. Pay particular attention to these areas -- they should sparkle and shine. Making repairs: Some things must be repaired if there are problems. A leaky roof, electrical problems, furnaces, water heaters and plumbing all must be fixed before a sale. Other things just need attention. These can include leaky faucets, holes in window screens and any broken glass, etc. If some of your walls are too dirty to come clean, you may wish to consider a paint job. Carpets and rugs should also be clean and in good repair. Outside and In: Take a close look at your yard. If it’s spring or summer, prune the trees and shrubs, and keep the lawn neat. If it’s fall, rake the leaves regularly. And in the winter, make sure walks and driveways are kept clear of snow and ice. To renovate or not to renovate: Most renovations do not translate into an increase in selling price of more than the cost of the renovations themselves. Painting, wallpapering and modest landscape improvements usually recover their costs, but major projects such as new patios, decks or additions rarely do. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
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sales@timpeligren.com 1695 Nahmint Road $469,900
Direct: 250-228-5558
Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST
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• Riverfront Recreational Properties • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • 0.21 acres to 0.53 acres
• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard
1647 Abbey Road $369,900
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
1349 Meadowood Way $369,000
• 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
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
• 2038 sq ft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrms • 1.2 acre backing on Park • 24’ X 36’ shop • Wood stove
1785 Cameron Crescent $274,800
1557 Pady Place $199,900
MLS # 337254
MLS # 342475
1759 Martini $289,000
• 3 bdrms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure
MLS # 344855
•1566 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 full bthrms • .355 acre fenced yard • gated community
• 892 sq ft 2 bthrms, 2 bdrms • Backing on park trail to river • Completely furnished • Business opportunity
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
410C-181 Beachside Drive, Parksville
• 2 oceanfront units for the price of 1 • 2 private decks, sunsets to die for • Amazing boardwalk, indoor pool, exercise room • 1/4 ownership with revenue stream
$135,000 LE BBACH E P E B
#40-529 Johnstone Rd., French Creek
• Gated walk-on waterfront complex. • Main level living with additional lower level • Granite counters, solid oak floors, pond views • R.V. parking, clubhouse, steps to beach
$399,000 D OO T W E R GL OU EA C
626 Eaglewood Court, Qualicum Beach
• Desirable Eaglewood Court • Steps to beach and Eaglecrest Golf Course • Classic Craftsman Design, 5 yrs old, like new • Hardwood, Silestone quartz counters, slate and high ceilings • South exposure, private back yard
Central Location • Low maintenance, walk to park • 2 bedrooms + 2 baths • Sunny patio, double garage
Bright & Spacious • 1604 sq ft on crawl in central location • Vaulted Ceiling, large kitchen • Wonderful west facing deck
Offered at $300,000 844 Stanhope Rd., Parksville
Offered at $339,900 1031 Tara Crescent, Parksville
$599,000 D AN E E AG M TT HOCO
4871 Ocean Trail, Bowser
• Well maintained home, cottage and workshop • Lovely gardens on 1/2 acre fronting year round creek • Close to marina, shops, & beach, many upgrades • Situated on a private, quiet cul-de-sac
$359,900
Cindy Riera Anchor Realty Qualicum Beach
250-752-2466 / 1-800-668-3622 To view more photos: www.pq-realestate.com
Rural, Suite, View • • • •
2189 sq ft on 5ft crawl Large family home / extended family Detached shop, great RV parking Block to the water
Offered at $435,000 4595 Berbers Dr., Bowser
Office, Retail & Service Bay • • • •
1953 sq ft in total Great Location, Variety of uses 20 x 23 bay, 8’ overhead door 4 offices + reception/retail
Offered at $240,000 or $8/ft 117-450 Stanford Ave. E, Parksville
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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433
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213 LODGEPOLE, PARKSVILLE • Immaculate rancher built on crawl, gas heat • Spacious family room, plus formal living/dining room • Fenced yard with RV parking • Located close to schools & shopping
$355,000
• Stunning 2,767 sqft. home • 4 beds, 3 baths, 20 ft. ceilings • Grand staircase, walk to beach • Close to Eaglecrest golf course
• Fabulous 15+ acres in ALR • 2 large homes, over 4500 sq. ft. in total • Private area, outbuildings • Level land. 180 ft. well, artists studio
$639,000
$649,900
563 EAGLECREST DRIVE
Betsy/Fran
#38-120 FINHOLM ROAD N. • Walk to shopping and beach • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, strata 165.00 mo • 55+, Clubhouse, RV parking, no pets
$167,900
Dale Rumming
SOLD
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
$850,000
#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+
$105,900
Dale Rumming
488 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE
Ian Mackay
Ian Mackay
809 RIVER’S EDGE DRIVE
• 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
Louise Roy
1406 GABRIOLA DR, CRAIG BAY
• New 1606 sq.ft rancher • Gourmet kitchen • Luxurious master ensuite • Quality finishing throughout
• Sought after Crofton model • Over 2000 sq. ft., freestanding home • Sunny southern exposure
$459,900
$479,900
John Barnum
Gary Neufeld
Dale Rumming
RV & LOT AT SPIDER LAKE SPRINGS
• Member-owned recreational park • High-end 36-ft Jayco Designer RV sleeps 4 • Facilities include swimming and fishing ponds, tennis and basketball courts
$119,900
890 ALLSBROOK ROAD
• 2 homes on 20 Acres • Zoned MHP • Prime Development site • Minutes to Parksville
Ian Whitelaw
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)
$87,000
$1,980,000
One owner home with established garden Two bedrooms, 2 baths, crawlspace Gas fireplace, heat, hot water Sunny patio off dining room
$335,000
421 CHESTER RD, QUALICUM BEACH
• Stunning views and easy beach access • Sleeps 4 - one bedroom plus Murphy wall-bed • 100% ownership with high rental demand
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New Price $136,900
$416,500
Jill Tuggle
2196 sq ft Westcoast style home 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths .25 acre in Qualicum Woods Oak floors/cedar accents/beamed ceilings Walk to Heritage forest, beach, golfing & town
Betsy/Fran
1775 CAMERON CRESCENT
Lillian Jewer $329,900
$129,900
• Almost 3 acres of privacy & trees • Older 3 bed/2 bath mobile/poured slab • Septic apprx 6 yrs old, underground wiring
$239,900
Dale Rumming
750 SANDERSON ROAD
1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY
• Parklike, .83 of an acre, 2 blocks to beach • 2 bedrooms, den, crawlspace, sep. shop • Subdivision potential, great holding property
• 5300 square feet of very uptown architecture • Steel beams, cement counters, resawn fir floors • Sep. 1 bedroom suite, 2.64 acres in River’s Edge
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$289,000
$969,000
Dale Rumming
1102 PEPPER PLACE
• 1,845 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths • Private, backing onto Morningstar Creek • Spectacular gardens • Large garage, detached shop
$428,000
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Secure, worry-free independent living 2 bed, 2 ensuite bath, 2004 built patio home Weekly housekeeping & optional meal plans Close to all shopping & amenities
$179,000
John Milroy
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.
$449,000
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Aaron Nicklen
#1-1247 ARBUTUS RD
$59,900
Ian Mackay
Dale Rumming
$249,000
call kevin clayton
852 EDGEWARE AVENUE
574 HIRST AVENUE
#19-493 PIONEER CRESCENT
• Lovely 2 bedroom rancher • Upgraded roof, hot water tank & more • Southern exposure, trails nearby • Walk to town & amenities
• Open concept, 1056 sq. ft. • Extremely private back yard & deck • Carport, additional parking • Close to shopping & ocean. Pets ok, +55 park
• Immaculate 1,442 sqft. home • 3 beds, 2 baths, recent upgrades • Jacuzzi tub, alarm system • Attached double garage
• Great rancher with 3 beds, 2 baths • New windows, hot water tank & heat pump, private south back yard • Freshly painted and ready to move into
Dale Rumming
• Gorgeous riverfront recreational lot • Gated community, water, septic and power • 20 minutes from Qualicum Beach
Tom Dodds
$334,900
23-1700 Alberni
Cute 2 bed home on large lot Lots of updates Fenced for pets, carport Investors! Can be rented!
$56,900
683 AQUARIUS, QUALICUM BEACH
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1019 SHEARME ROAD
•Classic 5 bedroom home on 5 acres • Freshly painted, tons of upgrades • Double covered RV shelter • Hot tub, heat pump, totally fenced
$514,900
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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Five misconceptions about property taxes 1. You can appeal property taxes: No. You can appeal your assessment, not your taxes. You annually receive your assessment the first week of January and must appeal by January 31. 2. An appeal will change the market value: The market value may not correlate to the assessed value. BC Assessment typically assesses properties as of the previous July 1. A REALTOR® valuing a home now – 11 months later – may find the market has changed, the home has had an addition or the street has been re-zoned, all of which affect value. 3. If you just bought a home, the previous owners are liable for taxes: No. When you buy a property you become liable for all outstanding taxes. 4. New home owners can claim the Home Owner Grant: No. New home owners cannot claim the Home Owner Grant if the seller paid the taxes or if the new home owner claimed a grant on another property. 5. If you’ve been eligible for the Home Owner Grant and didn’t claim it, you can make a back claim: No, you cannot make a back claim on the Home Owner Grant. The Grant must be used the year it is offered. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, May 25 • 1-3 pm
861 Glenhale Cres., French Creek • • • •
$425,000
Ocean view, 1 block to beach 2329 sqft, .3 acres 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Suite or B & B potential
OCEAN VIEW – 997 Dickinson Way, French Creek $729,000 • Stunning ocean view
• Gourmet kitchen, honed granite counters
• 3000 sf, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths
• Professional stainless steel appliances
• Fully landscaped, private lot
• Downstairs guest accomod./home business
• State of the art finishes throughout
• Close to beach, marina, golfing
To view visit: 861Glenhale.CanBYours.com or text ‘house 30551’ to 32075
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Starting at $ 459,900 plus GST
Life at McKillop Point offers an exciting, active and healthy lifestyle on the shores of Parksville Bay. This unique opportunity to live, work or play in a location only minutes from seven golf courses, sports fields, parks, walking/biking trails, marinas, shopping, and just steps to spectacular beaches could be yours at McKillop Point.
www.mckilloppoint.ca • Architecturally controlled designs & custom coloured exteriors • 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathrooms • Fee simple lots (no strata) • Optional above garage bonus room • In-home suite options
• Large 150 foot deep lots to accommodate garage/workshop or 1 bedroom coach house • RV/boat parking areas available on most lots • Fully automated underground sprinkler systems in landscaped areas • 2/5/10 year new home warranty
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Sunday, May 26 • 1:30-3:30pm 622 Eaglewood Court, Qualicum Beach • Stunning detached townhouse • 2,379 sq ft, 3 beds, 3 baths • This home is worth viewing
$612,500 MLS# 354204
ONE PERCENT REALTY
Personal Real Estate Corporation
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Vancouver Island
SATURDAY, MAY 25 • 1-4 PM
1521 Marine Circle, Columbia Beach
Kate Tansey 250.702.7680
$349,900
• Extensively renovated rancher on 1/3 acre • 2 beds, 2 baths plus office/den • Private backyard • Quiet cul-de-sac location
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Ocean view 1883 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Close to Beach RV and Boat Parking MLS# 354065
Sunday, May 26 • 2-4pm 892 Mulholland Drive, French Creek • • • • • •
Fully Renovated 1715 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom RV or Boat Parking Close to Golf & Marina MLS# 351737
Larry & Ruth Staley
250-468-2738
Tom Whitfield
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Unbelievably charming 2300 sq. ft. 3 bed, 3 bath Cape Cod rancher. High ceilings, crown mouldings and hardwood. Beautiful gardens surround the home.
3575 Shelby Lane In Fairwinds $675,000
$379,900 see slide show at www.carolefulton.com
cell 250.951.8988 carole@carolefulton.com
Ann McVey Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
679 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach
250-240-2020
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
What about contracts? What is a contract and when is it legally binding? A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties and describes the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract. Where a contract has been properly drafted and signed by the parties to the contract, and where the terms are clear and the contract is not for an illegal purpose, it is likely a Canadian court would consider the contract valid and enforceable. Only the parties to a contract can sue or be sued under the terms of that contract. Before you sign a contract: As a general rule, Canadian courts expect that if you have signed a contract, you have agreed to it and you will therefore be bound by its terms. You may not be protected if you claim you did not understand what you were signing. Always make sure you understand a contract before you sign it. Remember: • Never sign a contract if you don’t understand it. • Before you sign a contract, consult your REALTOR®, your REALTOR®’s managing broker, and/or your lawyer for advice. Standard Form Contracts: The real estate contracts used by REALTORS® are standard form contracts. The wording and terms of these contracts have been prepared by lawyers and have been tested in Canadian courts.
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Canceling a Contract: If you have signed a standard form Multiple Listing Contract, Exclusive Listing Contract or Exclusive Buyer Agency Contract and you wish to cancel the contract early, you can only do so if the other party to the contract (your REALTOR®’s company) agrees. The Real Estate Board cannot require its members to cancel listing or buyer agency contracts early. If you have signed a contract to buy or sell a property (contract of purchase and sale) and wish to cancel it you should seek legal advice without delay. REALTORS® are not parties to these contracts and therefore cannot cancel them unless the contracting parties agree, in writing, to do so. If you have a concern about a contract, here is what you should do: 1. Discuss your concerns directly with your REALTOR® and ask for a resolution of the issues that are bothering you. Keep written notes and make your instructions in writing. 2. If your concerns are not addressed, contact your REALTOR®’s managing broker to ask for assistance. Make meeting requests in writing and advise the managing broker why you want to see him/her in advance. 3. If your concerns are not resolved, contact your lawyer to discuss your options. 4. The Real Estate Board cannot unilaterally cancel your listing or buyer agency contract. It can assist
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antolick@shaw.ca No dream too big ... no detail too small!
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach
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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Cell: 250-927-2927 Toll Free 1-800-224-5906
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antolick@shaw.ca No dream too big ... no detail too small!
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach
(250) 752-6926
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Cell: 250-927-2927 Toll Free 1-800-224-5906
Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC
www.theresaantolick.ca
www.OhsMclane.com 250-752-SOLD (7653)
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
Phase 4 & 5 under construction • Larger floor plans now available
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
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1011 Heritage Court
70 Magnolia Drive
Sat. May 25 • 1pm-3pm
Rob Ohs in attendance
ell (250) 927-2927 Fax (250) 752-2133 679 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 1360 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T4 oll Free 1-800-224-5906 antolick@shaw.ca
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
Open House
Melissa MacNeill in attendance
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
1181 Roberton Boulevard
1445 Stonelake Road
Michael Reeves in attendance
Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design. *Prices plus applicable GST
Cell (250) 927-2927 Fax (250) 752-2133 679 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 1360 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T4 Toll Free 1-800-224-5906 antolick@shaw.ca
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• 2,000 sq ft rancher • 3 bdrms – 2 baths • Private fenced back yard
Beautifully finished single level patio homes. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den. Oversized 2 car garage. 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.
• Almost 2500 sq. ft. • 5 bdrms – 3 baths • Living rm/family rm/ rec rm
OPEN HOUSE Sat. May 25 • 1pm-3pm
Starting at $332,000*
Sat. May 25 • 1pm-3pm
• Almost 2,000 sq. ft. • Split floor plan rancher • Hardwood & granite
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• 1670 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bed, 2 bath • Fully renovated • Lovely mountain view • Located in Qualicum Woods
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kerage may be able to assist you to resolve this type of complaint. Typically your REALTOR® will contact the other party’s REALTOR® or brokerage and let them know about your concerns and ask them for assistance in resolving your concern. As noted, your REALTOR® cannot force the other party to do what they said they would do in the contract. (For this, you need the assistance of a lawyer or the Courts.) This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
Here are examples of common issues for which the buyer or seller (not the REALTOR®) is responsible: • Buyer does not close the sale. • Buyer does not remove the contract’s subject clauses. • Seller does not close the sale. • Seller does not remove the contract’s subject clauses. • Property is left untidy or dirty by the seller. • Seller has removed items that were included in the contract. • Transaction does not close on time. • Appliances break down or a previously unknown property defect reveals itself after closing. Your REALTOR® and his/her bro-
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Sat. May 25 & Sun. May 26 from 2-4pm • 1,424 sq., ft. 2 bed, 2 bath • Lovely open floor plan • Large double garage plus work area • Backs onto green space
you with problems or disputes by contacting your REALTOR®’s managing broker to make him/her aware of your concerns. What happens if a buyer or seller doesn’t fulfill the terms of a contract? Even though your REALTOR® may have drafted the contract to sell or buy a property for you, s/he is not a party to that contract. A REALTOR® cannot force his/her client to fulfill the terms of a contract with the buyer or seller. If the buyer or seller does not fulfill the commitments they have made in the contract, you may have legal recourse and should seek legal advice.
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Fri. May 24 • 1pm-3pm
• Windward built! • All the bells & whistles • Backs pasture-south exposed
Kari Searle in attendance
CONTACT US 1.866.956.6228 www.creeksideatcorfield.com of Nanaimo 250.751.1223
For a full information package contact John Cooper • john@islandlifestyle.ca
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• 938 sqft 2 bed/1 bath townhouse w/ocean, island, & mountain views • Fully equipped and furnished, Master Bedroom with private balcony • 2nd bed + a hide-a-bed for extra visitors, patio overlooking the ocean • Many amenities, steps to Rathtrevor Beach, great rental pool in place
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$386,800
• Charming spacious 1240 sqft 2 bed open plan rancher on .40 acre • Living Room w/ a travertine marble faced gas FP, Country Kitchen • Huge private back deck w/ocean & mountain glimpse, garden area • Fenced, heated garage w/ 11’ ceilings, powered shed, RV parking
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• 2068 sqft 4 bed/2 bath rancher w/shop/garage on 2.5 private acres • Gorgeous hardwood flooring, gas FP with built-in display cabinetry • Kitchen w/maple cabinetry, skylight, eating bar, large walk-in pantry • Spacious deck, hot tub, 23 X 28’ detached shop wired for 220 amp
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• 2674 sqft 3 bedrm/3 bath executive rancher fully loaded with extras • Bright Living Room w/ 9 ft vaulted ceiling, gas FP, wall of windows • Kitchen w/stainless appls, gas stove, maple floors, large WI pantry • .50 acre, sunny back patio, garden, RV prkg, large detached shop
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• Bright 3128 sqft 4 bed main level living w/suited walk-out basement • Huge partially covered deck with views, private .20 acre on cul-de-sac
• Brand new 3362 sqft 3 bedrm/3 bath radiates hospitality and charm • Wood flooring, lrg covered deck, huge Kitchen, .43 acre, RV parking
Open House 563 Tournament Tour, Qualicum Beach Saturday May 25 • 11am-1 pm HOSTED BY SUSAN FORREST $519,000
Open House 509 Mill Road, Qualicum Beach Saturday May 25 • 1:30-3:30 pm HOSTED BY SUSAN FORREST
$659,000
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
NEW LISTING $169,900
VIEW ROYAL - VICTORIA $699,900
BUILDING LOT $69,900
EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE $343,800
BOWSER BEAUTY $429,900
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• 5 bed./3 bath, 2667 sq.ft. • 1920’s home extensively renovated in 2004 • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Spacious open country kitchen w/ large • Family friendly park pantry MLS# 357004 Call Les for Details • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 354536
FORECLOSURE $259,900 !
Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation
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MLS# 347357
MLS# 357014
WALK ON WATERFRONT $429,900
1-800-224-5906
• 3383 sq. ft., 3 bed / 3 bath • Light & bright great room design • $30,000 in recent upgrades • Main living areas freshly painted
• Short stroll to the beach
MLS# 354529
(250) 927-7653
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• 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath • Backs onto Eaglecrest Golf Course • Double car garage, short stroll to ocean
• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom • Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, • .41 acres w/ mountain views • Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove MLS# 350701
QUALICUM BAY $29,900
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $214,900
BEST DEAL AROUND $219,900
lespockett@telus.net For more photos and info go to:
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
Award of Excellence
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
DIRECTOR’S PLATINUM AWARD
• 1344 sq.ft., 3 bed / 2 bath • .47 acre adjacent to marina • Deep Bay waterfront property
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5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit
127 Alberni Highway, Parksville, BC
(250) 954-7088
518 Sycamore Dr, Qualicum Beach $324,900
2002 Hornet trailer with one slide Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room Steps to the ocean
MLS# 349839
MLS# 354144
Call Natalie at: Phone: 250-954-7088 Office: 250-248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838
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• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view • Kitchen island w/ eating bar • 12x12x24 storage unit is included
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Natalie Nobert
“Focused on Exceeding Your Expectations” 562 Hampstead Street, Parksville $289,000
9-575 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach $174,000
103-635 Blenkin Avenue, Parksville $229,000
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Qualicum Beach 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher located within walking distance to town and schools. Large sunny south-facing and fully fenced backyard with covered patio, and cozy family room.
This fabulous retirement home is ready to move in to and offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1360 sq. ft. with an elegant living room with gas fireplace, bright kitchen adjacent to the family room, and a low maintenance yard.
Bright and open plan manufactured home in Qualicum Beach’s Millstream Haven Park which is a co-op with a low cost of $100 per month for sewer, water, maintenance of grounds and use of clubhouse. No pad fees ever!
Park Lane original showhome with many nice features. Spacious living room and dining room, california shutters, family room by kitchen with eating area, and backyard with 2 patios, one that is covered. Built-in vac, single attached garage and new roof.
681 Ironwood Avenue, Parksville $329,900
713 Temple Street, Parksville $489,000
743 Kasba Circle, French Creek $205,000
818 Alder Place, San Pariel $399,900
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Saturday, May 25 • 1-3pm
Uplands 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher which has been meticulously kept by the owners. Offering new laminate flooring in the entry and dining room. This is a nice spacious rancher almost 1700 sq. ft., and close to schools and shopping
Only 2 blocks to the oceanfront, this large property has the development potential for 3 large lots or up to 5 smaller lots. The existing home is a 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher, with detached workshop, and currently tenanted for $1200 per month.
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Extremely clean and well maintained, this 2 bedroom 1-1/2 bath mobile home sits on its own land and shows like a real gem. New kitchen and appliances, new flooring, enclosed sunroom, and low maintenance property with great RV parking.
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac you’ll find this delightful chalet on a large, very private lot in San Pariel. Features include new fiberglass roof, new hardwood floors, central vac, natural gas fireplace and balcony off over sized master.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Smart Mobile Marketing
1905 Matterson Road, Errington Paradise in the country located in Errington on 2.68 acres. Custom built 3 bedrooms, 3 bathooms with a large bonus room and attached 2 bedroom garage.
Serving the Mobile Customer
As consumers begin to move rapidly from PC and regular phones to smartphones, they increase their expectation that everything (especially information) be portable. According to CTIA’s semiannual wireless industry survey, 90% of Canadian consumers own cell phones - 98% of which are SMS-enabled (Smart Message Service) out of the box. What is a mobile site and how does this technology work? Mobile sites are designed for the small screen, with the needs of mobile users in mind. A mobile-friendly site will display its content on smartphones across all platforms (iPhones and Androids). In most cases this information is delivered to the end-user by means of a short code. The short codes replaces the traditional mobile phone number is is normally a 5 to 6 digit numerica code (e.g. 71441) Unlike QR (Quick Read) codes the smart phone users don’t have to download an app this is required to read the code. Smart Mobile Marketing is purely SMS based- a user simply texts a keyword (e.g. MLS219) to a short code and within seconds the requested information is being displayed on the smart phone. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Parksville News and Facebook: www.facebook.comPQBNews
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Call Wes to view both these units Cell: 250-954-7300 Office: 250-248-4321 Each office independently Owned & Operated
• 2600 sq.ft 3 bedrooms & 3 bathroom home • Attached 2 car garage and detached 500 sq.ft workshop • Sunny south facing 2 acres with large deck
17-386 Craig Street, Parksville $179,000 • Central Parksville, 55+ age restriction • 1056 sq. ft. double wide 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Wired shed, pet friendly fenced yard
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• Spectacular 180 degree ocean & mountain views • Wired detached workshop • .25 acre, 2 blocks from Q.B. Golf Course
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814 Terrien Way, Walk to Rathtrevor Beach $479,000
495 Cowland Road, Bowser $369,000 • 8.6 acre property, mostly treed • 2300 sq.ft home with attached 2 car garage • RDN shows 2 homes are allowed
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#56-1247 Arbutus Road, Parksville $89,900
• 2.25 acre property backing onto a 50 acre bird sanctuary • 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with over 2800 sq.ft • Short distance to parks, community center with playground
• 3000 sq.ft. home including 600 sq. ft. one bedroom in-law suite • San Pariel .41 acre very private property • Detached wired studio/workshop
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332 Bates Drive, Fanny Bay $349,000
1371 Lee Road, French Creek $179,000
wesbennett@royallepage.ca
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty
grantwildeman@shaw.ca
316 Crescent W Road, Qualicum $319,000
Wes Bennett
View Listings at: wesbennettrealestate.com
REALTOR®
1380 Dobson Road, Errington $488,500
#39-1050 Bowlby Road, Errington
Nicely updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath Newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath. 14’ wide mobile, in well run child A must see. Cute and very affordable. and pet friendly park with no rentals. Move in ready!
Grant Wildeman www.grantwildeman.ca
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10 beautiful southern exposed acres 2 Homes – 4 bed 2 bath 2600 sq ft & 1100 sq ft home 2196 sq ft large heated wired workshop Updated kitchen. Main home has heat pump
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3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000 • Beautifully partially treed 2.6 acre property • Approximately 1200 sq. ft. home with 2 bdrms and 2 baths • 30 x 24 detached wired workshop with woodstove • Short walk to public beach, walking trails & Nile Creek
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Lt 6, Blower Road, Parksville $399,000
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520 Fourneau Way, Parksville $439,000 • 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
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250-821-0067 1-866-570-0067 250-821-3330
1070 EmErald City Way, FrEnCh CrEEk
• Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Windward built Executive rancher • Gas fireplace, 10’ ceiling, floor to ceiling windows with views of Mt. Arrowsmith • Master bedroom features spacious walk-in closet, 5 piece ensuite with separate shower and jetted tub • Hot water on demand, 30 year fibreglass shingle roof, hardi-plank siding, heat recovery ventilation system, granite in kitchen & bathrooms
$465,000
1308 lEEWard Way, QualiCum BEaCh
923 GlEnhalE CrEsCEnt, FrEnCh CrEEk
• Oceanfront, steps to beach, 3yr. old 3382 sq.ft. 4 bed, 4bath, with separate in-law • Master on main, great room, gas fireplace, well-appointed kitchen, separate dining room • .57 acre with steps to beach, multiple patios, decks, pond & fountain, RV parking • Hardwood flooring, granite, stainless steel appliances, heat pump, lovely finishing
$1,498,000
1310 marina Way, nanoosE Bay
• Qualicum Beach retirement rancher perfectly situated within the Eaglecrest Golf Course • Low $58 per month strata fee includes management, landscaping, visitor parking areas and free RV parking & road maintenance • The home is light and bright throughout and has a very practical floor plan • Located within a short walk of a sandy beach and 5 minute drive to the village of Qualicum
• 3 bed, 2.5 +den west coast style home with ocean view in Beachcomber, Nanoose Bay • Updated flooring, bathrooms, natural gas fireplace, immaculately maintained • Master & ensuite take up whole of top floor, providing privacy and amazing ocean views • Beach access , nature park across street, wonderful neighbourhood, great for walking
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505-265 mills strEEt, ParksvillE
• Special retirement community convenient location in a quiet residential area • Light & bright 2 bed, 2 bath home has vaulted ceilings & large windows • Secure building with central communal recreation, laundry & dining area • On site homemaker provides weekly housekeeping service & an optional dining program
856 tErriEn Way, ParksvillE
• San Pareil 4 bed, 3 bath home with fully finished 1 bedroom in-law suite • Wonderful private almost ½ acre with gardens with mature trees • Many recent upgrades include newer roof, siding and deck, heat pump and new window frames and carpet • 5 minute walk to the Englishman river estuary, beach and Rathtrevor Park trails
$169,000
Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, www.sandifordhomes.com additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties
$439,000
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, May 23, 2013
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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF LAND AND NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE - LEASE OF THE BUILDING AND LICENCE TO OCCUPY THE LAND Pursuant to Sections 185 and 187 of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that the Regional District of Nanaimo intends to grant a Lease of the Building and a Licence to Occupy the Land to the Cedar School and Community Enhancement Society for a term of two (2) years, seven (7) months, commencing the 1st day of June, 2013, renewable for one additional two (2) year period, for the lands described as that part of Lot A, Section 16, Range 8, Cranberry District and of Section 16, Range 1, Cedar District, Plan 48768, shown as “Lease Area” on Plan VIP 71705 and the building on such land, as shown on the following map:
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Bob McLeod is one of the artists that can be seen at the upcoming Quadra Island Studio Tour.
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Tour working studios Enjoy a glimpse into the working studios of Quadra Island’s creative community with the Quadra Island Studio Tour June 1 and 2. The Tour presents work in many media – blown glass, stone sculpture, pottery, photography, fabric, printmaking, painting and more plus it offers an opportunity to meet the talented individuals who create the artwork and fine crafts. A group exhibition in the Community Centre displays work from all of the participants, and visitors can stop in for refreshments and to browse through the many displays there. Visitors can enter the draw to win one of the many art prizes that will be given away. The ticket comes with a clearly marked map of the studio locations and more information about the 30 participating artists and artisans. Many of these studios continue to be open throughout the year – check the brochure for details.
Quadra is situated in the beautiful Discovery Islands, just a short ferry ride from Campbell River. Visitors can enjoy exploring the island (with its beautiful vistas of both the coastal ranges on the mainland and to Vancouver Island’s peaks to the west) while checking out the work done by the island’s many fine artists. Add a picnic on Rebecca Spit, gazing across the waters of Sutil Channel, and it is a perfect weekend outing. Tickets can be purchased for $5 per person (kids 12 and under are free) from Hummingbird Office and Art Supply, Quadra Tourist Info Centre, Campbell River Public Art Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery (Courtenay) and at Quadra Island resorts. For more info visit www.quadraislandarts. com or check on Facebook at Quadra Island Studio Tour. — Submitted by Kathryn Manry
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Thank You A month has passed since Daniel Soepboer passed away & I wanted to put out a huge thank you to the community & everyone who helped, supported, & loved our family along our journey over this last year. We never could have made it through everything without everyone.
First a huge heartfelt thank you to Thompson Brothers Company. Daniel was working for when he became ill. Without any pause they stepped up & took care of anything we may have needed. Paying for all our out of town bills, medical expenses, & so much more (including a Tigh-Na-Mara honey moon). Their support made it possible for Daniel & I to focus on his health & enjoy our time together as a family without having to worry about monthly bills. They have been a true blessing to our family. Our family felt so lucky for the local resources that were available. We are forever thankful to the VIHA nurses & home support workers helping us every step of the way, making Daniel comfortable during his last days. Hospice played a big role in Dans life as well. He would spend every Friday there with so many others who he could talk & relate to, making one of his closet friends this last year, Harry. I know Hospice was a huge help to Dan & I cant imagine that resource not being available to him. Also a big thank you to Dr.Henderson for all you did for Daniel. The community has also played such a big part in our life. The fundraiser that took place while we were away in Edmonton & Victoria hospitals was truly amazing! Seeing the pictures from the bottle drive & how all the community pulled together was inspirational. Times like those are such a good reminder of the amazing town we live in. Also a big thanks to Arrowsmith Moving who generously provided boxes & a free moving crew for us when we recently achieved one of Dan’s major life goals of buying a house. It is very heartbreaking everything that happened to Daniel & our whole family over this year but we are so thankful for the time we all had at home together making memories with our daughter & everyone. Daniel’s last week included a big BBQ with over 35 friends & family. He peacefully passed away just 3 days later. He was able to stay home with us through everything which was such a relief as that was his hope. He is so deeply missed & loved by myself (Kristina), our daughter Mishelle & our huge amazing group of family & friends.
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Tate’s last time conducting In celebration of Brian Tate’s final performance as a conductor of the Island Soul Choir, a special concert will take place at The Port Theatre May 26. At the concert, called Island Soul Choir IN CONCERT, the Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers will be selling homemade and artisan crafts to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation, helping grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa raise their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. The concert will feature a number of traditional West-African and Afro-Cuban songs, as well as spirituals, gospel and civil-rights favourites. Tate created the choir, along with his friend Ron Klusmeier, back in August 2007, after the resounding success of a weekend gospel workshop. He has been its conductor ever since. After this concert, he will be stepping down to pursue other interests, and Karla Mundy, who began co-conducting with the choir last year, will become the full-time conductor. The choir is also celebrating the completion of their first performance tour earlier this month in Havana, Cuba. A group of 39 singers represented the choir there in a week-long tour, performing and participating in workshops, concerts and other cross-cultural exchanges with Cuban musicians and dancers. The group also spent time exploring the vast Cuban history and culture, and distributed small gifts to the Cubans of items that are hard to find there, like soap, toothbrushes, and guitar strings. The tour was a source of inspiration, and the choir will impress with a new sound and enthusiasm. Special guests for the concert will be Soul Patrol and TriVo. Soul Patrol is an 8-piece R&B band that blends diverse vocals with intuitive
musicality for many favourite R&B standards. TriVo is a dynamic and versatile vocal trio from Vancouver that brings music to life from many cultures and traditions around the globe. Island Soul Choir is a Vancouver Island-based community choir, with over 150 non-auditioned singers from Port Hardy to Victoria, as well as some neighbouring islands. Unlike typical choirs that rehearse weekly, Island Soul Choir rehearses just once every three to four weeks in Lantzville and typically perform at Knox United Church in Parksville. Tate is an award-winning composer/arranger, pianist, percussionist, choir director, educator and vocalist. In addition to Island Soul Choir, Brian directs City Soul Choir with 100 singers in Vancouver, and teaches at Studio 58, Langara College’s professional theatre school. He is also a learning leader with The Next Institute, using music, theatre, and drawing as tools for organizational training. Karla Mundy is a vibrant and soulful vocalist, pianist, arranger and choir leader. She directs four community choirs in Vancouver in addition to Island Soul Choir, and performs and teaches extensively with her vocal trio, TriVo, with Brian Tate and Dawn Pemberton. Karla released her first solo CD, Way Back, in 2012. Island Soul Choir IN CONCERT will be presented Sunday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m. at The Port Theatre, Nanaimo. Adult tickets are $22.50. Tickets for high-school students and children 12 or under are $5. Tickets are on sale through The Port Theatre’s Ticket Centre at 250-7548550 and porttheatre.com. (Please note: The choir will NOT be selling tickets through their usual ticket outlets or at choir rehearsals.) —Submitted by Dawn Marusin
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Are small town newspapers a good business investment? In light of today’s technology many people believe newspapers are dying, but David Black, owner of Black Press and the Parksville Qualicum News doesn’t agree Black Press Vancouver Island when it comes to Community News Media community newspa• North Island Midweek pers. • North Island Gazette “I think that week• Campbell River Mirror ly newspapers are • Comox Valley Record good business,” says • Parksville Qualicum News Black. “I don’t see • Alberni Valley News the internet threat• Nanaimo News Bulletin ening that.” • Ladysmith Chronicle Black knows what • Lake Cowichan Gazette he is talking about. • Cowichan News Leader Pictorial He got his start in • Peninsula News Review the newspaper busi• Saanich News ness humbly enough • Oak Bay News when he bought • Victoria News the Williams Lake • Goldstream News Gazette Tribune in 1975 • Sooke News Mirror from the owners, • Monday Magazine one of whom was his • bcclassifieds.com father. • UsedEverywhere.com “I never intended to be a newspaperman, I studied engi-
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huge changes in towns the size of Parksville where the local newspaper has the local information people want. We have not seen any fall of readership in our weeklies.”
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RECITAL SUNDAY: Calvin Dyck will be leading a string quartet at the Genius of Mozart recital held by VIO in Parksville this Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. at the McMillan Arts Centre. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information visit www.vancouverislandopera.com.
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If there were ever a person who could be justifiably called Mister Qualicum Beach it would have to be the late General Noel Money. However, not all that many residents of the town know the details of his life or why he is considered such an integral part of Qualicum Beach history . That’s all going to change however when the Memorial Golf Course, in partnership with the Family History Society, present a strawberry tea on June 4 in collaboration with the Crown Mansion
— which was originally owned by Money. The event, said organizer Pat Chern, will be held to dedicate a cairn that marks the 100th anniversary of the golf course in Qualicum Beach. Besides the dedication, the event will feature a talk by the Qualicum Beach Family History Society on the life and influence of General Money. The dedication ceremony kicks off at 2 p.m. The Strawberry Tea includes shortcake and tea for $12 at the restaurant.
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