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Could gambling and marijuana solve Parksville’s financial woes? Mayor Chris Burger has suggested exploring new money-making options, including medical marijuana and a casino. “I know this could bring a strong response,” Burger told The NEWS after the Monday council meeting where he proposed the ideas for the Oct. 21 town-hall-style council meeting at the McMillian Arts Centre. “We’re always raising taxes. Of course I’d prefer to never raise taxes but as mayor I’m also chief executive officer looking at the budget and I’m thinking, how do we generate revenue?” He said there has been a lot of talk about revenue versus expenses, increasing taxes or reducing services and alternative funding. “With this narrative that’s been under way I haven’t heard any actual ideas coming forward of things the municipality could do to generate revenue, so I have a couple suggestions,” he said. See THE ‘GROUND FLOOR’ OF POT, page A7

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stArtinG Point More parking spots for Temple Store The Temple Store on Highway 19A will be allowed to create a parking area for three vehicles behind the store (away from Bay Avenue) to replace the space lost to the new road infrastructure. Coun. Bill Neufeld questioned the safety of vehicles pulling in and out of the small new gravel lot, but other councillors spoke in favour and pointed out staff had reviewed it and found it safe. Council unanimously granted a development permit, which was required because the land use was being altered. — Auren Ruvinsky

Sensible B.C. campaign back in Qualicum The Sensible B.C. campaign for a marijuana referendum continues in Parksville Qualicum Beach with over 300 signatures collected in one day at last week’s Qualicum Farmer’s Market. “I am happy to report that we will be back there this weekend hoping for another great day,” Cory Pahl reported by e-mail. “We also have a permanent location at Shades of Green on Craig Street in Parksville where people can sign anytime during business hours (10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday), as well as Once-AgainFashions in Chilham Village on Second Avenue in Qualicum Beach.” “We’re hoping people keep turning out to sign and make history.” — NEWS Staff /Cory Pahl

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TURKEY TIME: No word on the fate on these Tiger Lily Farm turkeys, who were getting fattened up for this Thanksgiving weekend when this photo was taken a few weeks ago.

RESPONSE TO PROPOSED COHOUSING PROJECT IN PARKSVILLE

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Some locals are looking for a more European sense of community living, according to the response to a proposed cohousing project. “Over a dozen households have signed up for the next stage of the cohousing planning process,” Gary Morrison, president and founder of LiveWell Cohousing Developments, said after the Sept. 22 Parksville launch. The roughly 60 people who attended the information meeting, “were mainly Baby Boomers and seniors, and with such strong support

it seems clear the Parksville Cohousing project will be designed to focus on the needs of people thinking and planning for retirement,” he said. Morrison described cohousing as, “physically and legally the same as a townhouse strata project, socially it is a more community oriented spirit like cooperative housing.” It is meant as an affordable way to combine the benefits of privately owned homes with extensive “club house” and shared amenity areas and the resources of a community housing project. See PLAN, page A9

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Burn piles north of Church Road (off a gravel roadway called Lornedunn Road) just outside of Parksville city limits has been creating a lot of smoke and has caused concern for many residents of the area with respiratory challenges.

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land in question is being cleared for agricultural purposes and those doing the burning have obtained a burn authorization permit from the B.C. Forest Service. What Banks said he wasn’t sure about is whether those who are doing the burning have checked the wind and venting index in the last couple of days. Banks also said he learned a B.C. Conservation Service officer was heading to the site Wednesday. “The venting has changed and the wind has changed direction” from when the burning started last week, said Banks. “The smoke is the issue — it’s not a fire hazard.”

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The regional district, local fire departments and The NEWS have received numerous calls from residents concerned about the smoke coming from burn piles this past week north of Church Road. Parksville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Doug Banks told The NEWS he learned the

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The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock has raised well over a million dollars for childhood cancer research and local rider Cpl. Jesse Foreman said it was a “amazing and life-changing experience.” Foreman returned home and right back to work at the Oceanside RCMP detachment this week, but the money is still rolling in after the 1,000 km cycle down the length of Vancouver Island with 15 other law enforcement and media riders. “You hear all the stories but until you’re involved you don’t really make sense of it, what the communities and schools and families do,” he said of the big reception along the way. The reception all the way down the Island ranged from someone waiving them down with a few dollars and a story to events like their arrival at Reynolds High School in Saanich. “Something like 15 per cent It’s great, the kids get to of the students be kids, they’re running had shaved their around without their hair, heads, including or with IV’s just like any girls who were other kid at camp graduating, it was Cpl. Jesse Foreman really overwhelming,” Foreman said. “We walked in to loud music and cheering and all the shaved students stood in two lines and we walked through this progression of shaved heads and people tearing up.” Because all the the money goes through the Canadian Cancer Society to research and provide services for children with cancer, there is a strong connection between the ride and the youngest supporters. “When we stopped at schools where a student was dealing with cancer, they were really plugged into

the issue,” he said. “To a young person, their grandparents, someone like my 61-yearold father-in-law who has cancer, is just another old person, but someone their own age is a lot different, easier to relate to.” The Tour de Rock team took a trip to Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge in July to see one of the more fun projects the money goes to. The camp provides a nearly normal summer vacation for children with cancer, complete with medical staff volunteering their expertise. “It’s great, the kids get to be kids, they’re running around without their hair, or with IVs just like any other kid at camp.” He said just as importantly there’s a family camp where parents get some respite and know they’re children are having fun and are well taken care of. Before the big ride, Foreman said he was inspired “to get involved by looking at my own healthy kids and when I saw some who weren’t healthy I wanted to do something.” But while he went into it thinking about his children, things came into focus in a different way the day they left for the big ride after months of training and fundraising. “My father-in-law had felt a bit ill and the day we were leaving he got the results back that he has leukemia.” He has now been in the hospital for two-and-a-half weeks and they’re still trying to figure out exactly what form of the disease he has. That close connection is important to everyone who participated in the ride Foreman said, pointing out that everyone had their own unfortunately close relationship to one of the world’s most common killers. He said he was friendly with all the riders before they left, but after spending every waking minute with

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them, under some tough conditions and hearing all of their stories, “they are all family members now.” And the riding conditions did get tough. Their two longest days, 140 and 150 km, both happened to be into the coldest, hardest ,driving rain of the two-week ride, he said. Foreman has said before though that their effort is minor compared to what some people with cancer go through, and he was happy to be able to take part and thanks everyone who supported them. “I really want to make sure to thank all the people who came out and supported us and donated,” he summed up. As of Tuesday, the ride had raised

over $1.175 million and Foreman said it was still coming in. His personal goal was to raise $25,000, which he was worried might be too ambitious. As of Tuesday, more than $70,000 had been donated through his account, including $15,000 raised in the tiny North Island community of Sayward where Foreman served before Oceanside, and more than $30,000 donated through various campaigns at the Rotary beer and burger night when the tour stopped in Parksville. To donate, or for more information on the ride, of which Black Press and The NEWS are sponsors, go to www.copsforcancerbc.ca/ tourderock/JesseForeman.

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Qualicum Beach town council wrapped up its regular meeting Monday in what may be record time — 45 minutes. At each meeting, councillors are given time to bring their counterparts and the public up to speed on what events they have attended and what’s happening on the various boards and committees they sit as town representative. Or they take the time allotted to make a statement or ask a question. Here, in the order they spoke, is some of what was reported Monday night: Mayor Teunis Westbroek attended St. Mark’s Anglican Church for the unveiling of the church’s new digital organ. “The place was packed and it was awesome,” said the mayor. “It’s another opportunity for us to enhance our cultural opportunities.” Westbroek also paid tribute to Ocean Mile Swim co-founder Betty Breakwell, who died in August at the

age of 90. The mayor recently attended services celebrating Breakwell. Coun. Mary Brouilette spoke about a meeting she attended in regards to the new fire hall. “To me it looks like everything is moving along in a timely fashion,” she said. The public information meeting on the fire hall is scheduled for Nov. 13.

Brouilette said she also attended a Fire and Ice Festival planning meeting. The festival was cancelled last year but is slated to re-emerge in early 2014. “It’s going to be an an exciting event, a little different (than year’s past),” she said. Coun. Bill Luchtmiejer attended, among other things, the event that had the Tour De Rock riders in the town square. He expressed disappointment at the poor turnout from the public and suggested the town do a better getting the word out. “It didn’t get the atten-

tion it deserved in this community,” said Luchtmeijer, while praising the work of Bailey In the Village staff and owners, who once again supplied food for the riders. Coun. Scott Tanner reminded people Oceanside Place is celebrating 10 years and has a free public skate and some cake to follow on Saturday, Oct. 19. There’s free skating on the Pond from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and free skating on one of the big rinks from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coun. Dave Willie said he attended Parksville city council Monday — its meetings start at 6 p.m., while Qualicum Beach council meetings start at 7 p.m. — to check out a new format where the public can ask questions or make comments before the meeting starts, something that happens at the end of Qualicum Beach meetings. Willie said he also wanted to check out the acoustics of the Parksville council chambers. Some Qualicum Beach residents have complained about what they can and cannot hear in that town’s council chambers. “It (Parksville) has the worst acoustics anywhere, it’s really bad,” said Willie. “If you think it’s bad in here, go to a Parksville council meeting.”

about,” said Stanhope. “Those guys better read the Regional Growth Strategy. We’re conforming to it 100 per cent. We have to allow development where there is access to water and sewer (services).” Stanhope suggested there may be a time when communities like Parksville and Qualicum Beach will grow to include the developments now between them. “Eventually, these areas will be taken inside municipal boundaries,” said Stanhope. “Municipal boundaries can expand.” Qualicum Beach town council

was scheduled to give second reading Monday to a bylaw amending the town’s OCP to add language to conform to the RDN’s Regional Growth Strategy. Instead, council deferred second reading. Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer said it would be better to have more information before going to a public hearing on the OCP amendment. “There’s no point in going in (to a public hearing) half-armed,” he said. Willie stuck to his point about his view the RDN isn’t conforming to its own strategies. “Our other partners aren’t making sense in our eyes,” he said.

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It also seems to be raising larger issues about whether the regional district follows its own growth strategies, especially in the context of developments happening on RDN-governed land between Parksville and Qualicum Beach. “I’m not sure they (the RDN) fit into their own context,” Coun. Dave Willie, the town’s representative on the RDN board, said Monday night. “I’m not so sure I want to put my signature on it.” Stanhope shot back from his French Creek home on Wednesday. “They (Qualicum Beach town council) don’t know what they are talking

Parskville budget public meeting tonight AUREN RUVINSKY

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Budgets are a hot topic these days and Parksville hopes for a good turn out at their first big public deliberation meeting tonight (Thursday). Parksville council invites all concerned residents to the meeting, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. in usual council chamber,

The Forum, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East. Mayor Chris Burger said they have some very tough decisions to make and welcome all the input they can get. He notes that since freezing 40 per cent of their budget categories in

2012, people are beginning to notice and complaints are increasing about things like park service levels. They are also looking for creative revenue generating ideas. The discussion will be live webstreamed and the video archived from the city website at www.city.parksville.bc.ca

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8pm. $5 cover, 19+, at the Parksville Legion.

MOVIES AT THE PCCC 1pm & 5:30pm. Fruitvale Station; 3:30pm & 7pm Turbo. 132 E. Jensen Ave. www.parksvillecentre.com

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7-11pm. Lazy Mike & the Rockin’ Recliners, Harp Driven Blues! Shady Rest Pub & Restaurant, 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.

TEEN SWIMS 1318YRS 7-9pm, every Friday in Oct. Ravensong Aquatic Centre (reg. admission). 250-7525014. www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.

EAGLES GARAGE, CRAFT & BAKE SALE 9am–1pm, Parksville Eagles Hall, 281-A Pioneer Crescent. FREE. Bill Smith panorama20@gmail.com, Table rentals $10 call 250248-8103

THE NANOOSE BAY STUDIO TOUR 5th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Oct.12, 13 & 14,10am-4pm. Meet artists in their studios. Tour Guides are at Fairwinds Centre or download a map at www. nanoosebaystudiotour.com. And find us on Facebook

12:15-1:45pm, every Sunday in Oct. Free admission & skate rentals. www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation. 250248-3252.

TUE. OCT. 15 YOUTH DROP-IN BASKETBALL AGES 16+ 7-9pm. Arrowsmith Activity Building - Coombs Fairgrounds. 8 wk program Oct.15-Dec.3. Bring running shoes & water. Kim Longmuir, 250-248-8515, ranlong@telus.net

U.S. CROSS-BORDER TAX ISSUES FOR CANADIANS 8:30am, (Filing Obligations, Penalties & Strategies for U.S. Citizens Living In Canada).10:30am, (Tax Implications for Canadian Citizens When Buying U.S. Property) Quality Inn Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St., Parksville. RSVP for each presentation, Marie Cedar, 250-248-2104 or marie. cedar@rbc.com

2-3pm. Refreshments and prize draws. Parksville Library. 248-3841 or Parksville@virl.bc.ca

QUALICUM ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

6:30-7:30pm. Free. Bill and Susan Trimble. Slide show at Parksville Library. 248-3841 Foods: Radio Media Sponsor orQuality Parksville@virl.bc.ca Premiere Sponsor

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QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOC. 7pm, Qualicum Legion. Guest Speaker Kenn Joubert on the Huguenot Trilogy: Research & Writing. Guests welcome! lola.cook@shaw. ca or 250-594-5556.

7pm in QBCC. Speaker: Colin Bartlett, Preparing your garden for birds in winter.

THU. OCT. 17 OCEANSIDE BETTER BREATHERS GROUP

Tips for a Healthy Fall & Winter. 1:30-3:30pm. Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W, QB. Kelly at BC Lung Assoc. 1-800665-5864 or email: ablog@bclung.ca

NAKED NATURALS LECTURE

6-8pm. 101-671 Fir Street, QB. Free. David Whalen from Peak Performance & Himalaya Health Care. 250.594.0277 janice@shopnaked.ca, http://shopnaked.ca

Caregiver’s support group, 1:30-3pm , Community Room, The Gardens at Qualicum. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833 www.alzheimerbc.org

DAD’S NIGHT OUT

6:30-7:30pm Oct.15Nov.19, (Ages 0-6). FREE. French Creek Community School. Dads & Grandpas, an evening of gym play with your children. 250-9478252 or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@ telus.net

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11am, Dutch speaking group get together, upstairs at Quality Foods, in the Boardroom.

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

Sunday 10:00am Errington Hall 1390 Errington Rd. Info: 250-954-3941

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Greir says increases could be disastrous

Chamber CEO says current rates have discouraged facade improvements downtown

He said that while this also corresponded with the global financial slow down, development only decreased 17 per cent province wide. He also provided a chart showing Parksville with higher DCCs than Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Comox and Courtenay, though QualAUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com icum Beach’s figures were incomplete and Comox was higher in several categories. The Parksville and District Chamber of ComBurden said the DCCs have even been dismerce would like the city to encourage rather couraging facade improvements in the downthan discourage development. town revitalization area because property own“The creation of a competitive advantage ers are worried they would kick in and end up with neighbouring communities is critical,” adding cost. chamber executive director Kim Burden told He suggested exploring other revenue gencouncil Monday giving the results of their re- erating or cost saving measures like exploring view of proposed changes to alternative energy and effiOver the years I’ve always cient street lights. the city’s development cost thought the DCCs were too charges (DCCs). Mayor Chris Burger said the high . . . putting the DCCs city is already exploring some The chamber looked at the city’s preliminary proposal up any more than they are of those options and is actively now would be disastrous introduced in July, which suglooking for other ideas along coun. Al GReiR gested DCCs could go up by those lines. more than 50 per cent in some Burger also said they would cases. look into the DCC fears about He said they reviewed, “not so much the revitalization since beautification projects are technical aspects, but the impact this could not supposed to be charged DCCs. have on the community, the industry and our Coun. Al Greir agreed enthusiastically with development goal to raise the average wage Burden, agreeing “over the years I’ve always and lower the average age of our community.” thought the DCCs were too high” and that we “We know the city requires revenue, we rep- now live in a different, slower growth world resent the business community, we understand where “putting the DCCs up any more than you have a revenue side and an expense side they are now would be disastrous.” and they have to meet somewhere but I think Coun. Marc Lefebvre said that DCCs curthere’s other options we can explore so we can rently don’t cover the cost of single family debe competitive — and I want to keep coming velopments, which puts unfair costs on existing back to that,” Burden said. residents who have to pay the additional infraHe focused on the idea that higher DCCs structure costs. would discourage development and therefore The chamber report provided six detailed reduce city revenue, when the city is hoping to recommendations including leaving DCCs increase revenue. rates the same or decreasing them, exempting He pointed to a 58 per cent drop in the val- development in the downtown and industrial ue of development in the city over the last five park, increasing the trigger point from $50,000 years since DCCs were last increased, com- to $100,000, and structuring DCCs to encourpared to the previous five years. age density.

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The Vancouver-based company has a letter of intent to build on 1.6 acres on the corner of Jensen Ave. and McCarter St., part of the 6.5 acre vacant lot owned by MacLean Homes beside the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. The next step is a “Getting It Built” workshop Nov. 2 and 3 hosted by leading cohousing proponent and architect Charles Durrett who was the featured speaker at the Sept. 22 meeting. Morrison said the workshop will be a chance to “drill into the mechanics of development, consider it Development 101. It’s helpful for anyone interested in building their own project

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Parksville Car Clinic has moved!

Bill and staff look forward to seeing you at our new location at The Pine Tree Centre, #19-1343 Alberni Hwy. Same staff, same phone number, same great service. Call us at 248-5422.

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ometimes, the best stuff is in the fine print. Or if not the best, perhaps the most humourous. Towns and cities all around the Central Island area have adopted, or are in the process of adopting, bylaws that would create what’s called an Inter-Community Business Licence. The idea is solid and we have written about it in this space previously. Basically, it works like this: a business buys its licence in its home community, then purchases another licence to be able to work legally in all of the participating communities. When you’re a painter or plumber who will do work, perhaps in the same week, in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni, this makes good sense. Or one can take one’s chances by not buying the Inter-Community Business Licence, but we would advise against that because every few months, communities instruct their bylaw enforcement officers to take a tally of the business licences — who has one, who does not, and what about that Ladysmith-based electrician here for three solid weeks of work? We learned this week that not all businesses will be allowed to apply for this new licence. Vehicles for hire (taxis, limousines or buses) need not apply. Perhaps there’s a potential debate on their exclusion, but we will pass on that today. The only other business types that are not allowed to apply for this new licence? “Social escort services” and body-rub services. We put “social escort services” in quotes because although we’re pretty sure what it means, there was no explanation in the bylaw. There was, however, a detailed explanation of bodyrub services, and we quote from Schedule A of the bylaw: “which includes the manipulating, touching or stimulating by any means, of a person or part thereof, but does not include medical, therapeutic or cosmetic massage treatment given by person duly-licensed or registered under any statute of the province of B.C. governing such activities or a therapeutic touch technique.” Seriously, you just can’t make this stuff up.

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Letters evil of three lessors More and more Canadian politicians at all levels are missing in action these days. Ottawa has yet another prorogation, as the Conservative government apparently avoids confrontation on several fronts. Victoria has no fall sitting of the legislature, as Premier Christy Clark’s Liberals supposedly have no agenda, other than to win last May’s election. B.C.’s municipal governments followed suit by shutting down for a week in mid-September, allowing most mayors, councillors and top bureaucrats to head for the bright lights of downtown Vancouver. It was the annual bunfest known as the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention, where elected officials and their highly-paid satraps get to mingle and schmooze with each other; staying in hotel rooms that could be costing taxpayers anywhere up to $380 a night. During this love-thy-neighbours-hoedown, many resolutions are brought forward, hoping for the approval of provincial government ministers who may attend. Readers of The NEWS readers know that the B.C. Liberals seldom take any advice from its farm teams, if truth be told. Amazingly, this huge waste of tax dollars goes under-reported every year, with most media turning a blind eye; thankfully, one media outlet rightfully ridiculed the never-ending senseless mumbo-jumbo psychobabble, and highlighted a resolution from the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), which was typical of the futility of the entire exercise. Titled “Evaluation of resolution effectiveness,” it read : Whereas UBCM, as the conduit between its members and other levels of government, endorses resolutions of significance to all local governments; and whereas it is perceived that provincial responses to UBCM resolutions are

Quotable:

“They (Qualicum Beach town council) don’t know what they are talking about.” joe stanhoPe see story page a1

frequently unresponsive or unsatisfactory; therefore be it resolved that UBCM evaluate and provide its membership with a measure of the effectiveness of resolutions and detail on the significant positive action taken.” You couldn’t make this stuff up, and those 18th century words of Thomas Paine ring so true today : “Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil.” Likewise, French philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville was right on the money when he first noted that “in democracy we get the government we deserve.” With federal, provincial and municipal governments all grabbing at one taxpayer, it’s difficult for us to say who is the lesser of three evils, as we struggle with the evil of three lessors. bernie smith Parksville

Modify the senate I see in the news lately that the Irish are having as much doubt about their senate as we Canadians have about ours, even to the point of holding a referendum to abolish it. In the 1860s, Canada’s senate was designed by the fathers of confederation to be, in Sir John A. Macdonald’s words, “a place of sober second thought.” Old John A. sure did have an ironic sense of humour. Through its history, our upper chamber has variously been the subject of derision, apathy or controversy. In the 1980s its denizens appeared — for those of us old enough to remember — as crusty old codgers in Len Norris cartoons. Preston Manning and his Reform Party wanted to reform the Senate — to make it Triple E, namely equal, effective and elected. The New Democrats have wanted to abolish it for years. Recently, the Senate’s three famous spenders — Duffy, Harb and Wallin — have provid-

ed icing for Canada’s stale cake. Will we Canadians eventually — like the Irish nearly did — abolish our senate? The idea of leaving Canada’s lawmaking to our MPs alone is a pretty scary spectre. Clearly, problems with the Senate stem from the way its members are selected. Old party favourites are given their senatorial rewards by the prime minister of the day. Alternatively, electing them would only duplicate the electoral process of voting for MPs. Which brings me to a novel idea. During provincial or local elections, candidates could be elected to a potential Senate body, and then from that body, Senators would be selected by lot. If members of trial juries are selected in a generally considered fair way, why can’t we use a modified jury selection system for choosing our senators?

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james lunney, mP nanaimo-alberni

teunis westbroek mayor, town of Qualicum beach

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town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

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unwanted giveaways I have been dealing with unwanted charity giveaways since I first ordered a magazine. Always check your contract when you subscribe to a book club, magazine, etc. Even online, there is usually a disclaimer telling you that: a) they vow not to sell your name to a mass mailing list; b) they will give your name to a select few who may meet your interests, if you agree; or c) they make no promises. As for those charities that will not quit? If they send you a postage-paid envelope, send the order card back marked “Do not want” or in some cases “Deceased” and someone will pay attention. Don’t feel guilty about using their postage. They will be saving themselves money by not sending their freebies to you in the long run.

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We asked: Do you think building a casino in Parksville is a good idea?

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joe stanhoPe chairman, regional district of nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by No, there’s one in Nanaimo.

Yes, I think it keeps the money here.

layne collinson Parksville

nina miller Parksville

No, creates more No, I think Parksville traffic. is too quaint, and the size doesn’t justify it. If they want one they dennis riley can go to Nanaimo. remax-first-bc.ca Parksville

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WITH OUR THANKS AND APOLOGIES: It’s Fire Prevention Week in B.C. and in Tuesday’s edition we published photos of all the fire departments and their members in our region. Unfortunately, we fouled up the cropping of the photo of the Qualicum Beach Volunteer Fire Department, so we are presenting it again above, with both our thanks for their work they do to keep residents safe and our apologies for the blunder. Top row: Denyse Kohse, Jeff Hoard, Cliff Bergum, Mike Rogers. Middle row: Deputy Chief Peter Cornell, Lieutenant Mike Insley, Dan Ritchie, Matt Traynor, Ryan Lay, Friso Mckenzie, Steve Mallory, Lieutenant Brian Hale, Fire Chief Darryl Kohse. Front row: Darren Edwards, Chris Sumando, Jess Humphreys, Nancy Marshall, Mark Watson. Missing: Louise Dawson, Rob Junkala, Tristan Jack, Mike Hamilton, Heidi Zabel, Ron Smith, Hans Trupp, Bob Patterson, Douglas Lochhead.

PARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Grants-in-aid decisions soon Two city councillors will make decisions on how to spend $2.5G when $9,000 was requested

Parksville council is looking at awarding $2,500 in their fall grants-in-aid program and appointed councillors Carrie Powell-Davidson and Sue Powell to make the semi-annual decision.

The requests include: •Manna Homeless Society ($1,000). • North Island Wildlife Recovery Association ($2,500). • Parksville and District 69 Team ($1,100). • Parksville and District Association for Community Living ($3,400). • Parksville Adult Badminton ($337). • Vancouver Island Opera ($500). — Auren Ruvinsky

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BAMBOOZLE & The House of Leaves

Count your blessings

Thanksgiving weekend is al- ter, can you be a little more precise ways a significant moment in the about your thankfulness? Think calendar. Every year it comes just of the past year or recent months. as marked changes in the weather Specifically, who has made a difoccur, as we pivot from summer to ference for you? What in particfall, and from a more relaxed time ular has happened to you which to more busy-ness. This is also the you might now see as a blessing? time when the themes and activi- What signs have you seen around ties of winter begin to loom large you which might indicate a presin our planning. ence and force for good? Based on a mix of historical, agIt is an important exercise ricultural and cultural traditions, which many have found to be for many Thanksgivvaluable as a daily ing is an opportunity devotion. The gift of for people to gather being able to discern for good food and and name reasons for By Alan Naylor good times together. thankfulness, espeWhether it is with becially during times of loved family or spestruggle and anxiety, cial friends, or with is a really important relative strangers for part of finding peace that matter, a time with one’s situation spent with others in in life. the tradition of celeIt is also an imbrating the harvest, portant path to faith is good for the soul. and hope for the future. Yet that cliché can sometimes There is a lovely old poem from wear a bit thin. Indeed, we can be- the nineteenth century which latcome glib about our thankfulness, er became a much loved hymn: even taking for granted things that When upon life’s billows you we ought to realize are incredible are tempest tossed, When you gifts, worthy of thanksgiving. are discouraged, thinking all is So, the question I invite you to lost, Count your many blessings, ponder this weekend is “exactly name them one by one, And it will what makes you thankful?” surprise you what the Lord hath In addition to the general done. themes of harvest and weather, Rev. Alan Naylor is at St. Mark’s family and friends, food and shel- Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach

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If I want a measuring tape, a wee screwdriver, a minute bottle of gold enamel, the hanging part of a picture hanger, a screw or a bolt, a safety pin, or a paper clip, I look among the pencils in the pot

by the kitchen phone. But maybe I should get rid of those scribbled and expired notes to me. —Nancy Whelan’s column appears every second Thursday

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter notice is hereby given the Municipal Council, in accordance to Section 224 of the Community Charter, intends to adopt “Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw, 2013, No.1500” to exempt the following lands and improvements from taxation under Section 197(1)(a) [municipal property taxes] of the Community Charter for the year 2014: a)

Roll No. 77.016 - Lot 16, District Lot 4, Nanoose District, Strata Plan VIS2590 - 116 - 425 Stanford Avenue East [Oceanside Cadet Youth Society] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $549.73; 2015 – $566.23; 2016 - $583.21

Roll No. 125.200 - Lot 1, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan VIP71491 - 149 Stanford Avenue East [Parksville Lawn Bowling Club] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $4,035.78; 2015 - $4,156.86; 2016 - $4,281.57

Roll No. 144.028 to 144.060 - Lots 8 to 40 inclusive, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan EPS421 - 205 Jensen Avenue East [Parksville Lions Senior Citizen Housing Society] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $20,947.58; 2015 - $21,576.02; 2016 - $22,223.29

Roll No. 158.001 - Lease Area “A” of that Part of the Remainder of Parcel “B” (DD34903-I), District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan VIP67307 - 193 Island Highway East [Regional District of Nanaimo/Parksville Curling Club] Estimated taxes for 2014 – $9,046.70; 2015 - $9,318.10; 2016 - $6,811.57

Roll No. 158.500 - Lot 1, District Lots 2 and 50, Nanoose District, Plan VIP55660 - 200 Corfield Street North [The Nature Trust of BC] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $35,738.41; 2015 – $36,810.56; 2016 - $37,914.88

Roll No. 180.000 - Lot 17, District Lot 13, Nanoose District, Plan 6836 - 144 Middleton Avenue [Parksville Seniors Activity and Drop In Centre Society] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $5,034.66; 2015 - $5,185.70; 2016 - $5,341.27

Roll No. 214.001 - Lot A, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan VIP74182 - 188 Hirst Avenue West [District 69 Society of Organized Services] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $12,983.32; 2015 - $13,372.82; 2016 - $13,774.00

Roll No. 217.000 - Lots 4 and 5, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 5663 - 170 Hirst Avenue West [Mt. Arrowsmith (Pacific No. 49) Branch Royal Canadian Legion/Arbutus Grove Reformed Church] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $5,842.79; 2015 - $6,018.07; 2016 - $6,198.62

Roll No. 218.000 - Lots 6 and 7, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 5663 except Plan 36767 - 187 Alberni Highway [Governing Council of Salvation Army BC & Yukon Territory Divisional Headquarters] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $6,274.50; 2015 - $6,462.74; 2016 - $6,656.62

Roll No. 273.000 - That part of Lot A, District Lot 14, Nanoose District Plan 4095 lying to the west of a boundary parallel to and perpendicularly distant 89 feet from the westerly boundary of the lot and that part of Lot A, District Lot 14, Nanoose District Plan 4095 lying east of a boundary parallel to and perpendicularly distant 89 feet from the west boundary of the lot - 146 Hirst Avenue West [Mt. Arrowsmith (Pacific No. 49) Branch Royal Canadian Legion] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $4,277.48; 2015 - $4,405.81; 2016 - $4,537.98

Roll No. 283.000 - Lot 8, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan 5797 - 312 Hirst Avenue West [Kingsley Low-Rental Housing Society] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $683.42; 2015 - $703.92; 2016 - $725.04

Roll No. 295.011 - Lot A, District Lot 14, Nanoose District, Plan VIP80791 - 266A Moilliet Street South [Arrowsmith Rest Home Society] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $2,441.41; 2015 - $2,514.66; 2016 - $2,590.09

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Roll No. 366.085 - Lot 1, District Lot 74, Nanoose District, Plan 34131 - 795 Island Highway West [Our Saviour Lutheran Church] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $6,726.21; 2015 - $6,927.99; 2016 - $7,135.83

Roll No. 366.365 - Lot A, District Lot 87, Nanoose District, Plan 41355 - 550 Pym Street North [Trustees Parksville Baptist Church] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $14,492.28; 2015 - $14,927.05; 2016 - $15,374.86 Roll No. 366.665 - Lot 4, District Lot 74, Nanoose District, Plan 2467 - 407 Wembley Road [Anglican Synod Diocese of BC] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $8,104.86; 2015 - $8,348.00; 2016 - $8,598.44

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Roll No. 366.901 - Lot 1, District Lot 89, Nanoose District, Plan 45926 - 245 Hirst Avenue West [District 69 Society of Organized Services] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $9,794.63; 2015 - $10,088.47; 2016 - $10,391.13

Roll No. 366.903 - Lot A, District Lot 89, Nanoose District, Plan 49747 - 133 McMillan Street [Oceanside Community Arts Council and Parksville and District Association for Community Living] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $6,857.39; 2015 - $7,063.11; 2016 - $7,275.00

Roll No. 483.100 - Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, District Lot 89, Nanoose District, Plan 26728 - 118 McMillan Street [Parksville and District Association for Community Living] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $3,374.98; 2015 - $3,476.23; 2016 - $3,580.51

Roll No. 605.801 - Lot 1, District Lot 127, Nanoose District, Plan 34272 - 345 Pym Street [Trustees Congregation of Knox United Church] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $13,998.23; 2015 - $14,418.18; 2016 - $14,850.72

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Roll No. 670.040 - Lot 8, Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan 33339 except Plan VIP60816 and Plan VIP62488 - 1245 Island Highway East [Parksville and District Historical Society] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $5,634.49; 2015 - $5,803.52; 2016 - $5,977.63

Roll No. 670.080 - Lot 1, Block 564, Nanoose District, Plan 22048 - 1245 Chattell Road [Parksville, Qualicum Fish and Game Association] Estimated taxes for 2014 - $3,041.69; 2015 - $3,132.94; 2016 - $3,226.93

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Calling all book lovers! Nanoose Library is holding its Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 19 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 20 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). This is an annual event eagerly awaited by book lovers along the Island shores, say organizers. People are invited to come and browse through literally hundreds of paper and hardback books, ranging from contemporary and classical fiction, popular bestsellers and even chick-reads through to a wide selection of non-fiction reading. You may even find some fabulous books for your coffee table. There should be something for everyone with most books priced at only a $1. Admission is free and all proceeds go to support the non-profit community library. — Submitted by Jill Davies

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Career Centre gets funding The provincial government is providing $136,000 to support four community based programs in Nanaimo and Parksville to help adult learners improve their reading and writing skills. In Nanaimo, Vancouver Island University is partnering with Literary Central Vancouver Island. Funding will be distributed among the following programs: Adult Literacy - $40,000 Aboriginal Community Adult Literacy Program - $32,000 Family Community Adult Literacy Program - $32,000 Vancouver Island University is also partnering with The Career Centre on the Tutoring Program in Parksville. The program is receiving $32,000. The funding is part of the $2.4 million investment by the provincial government into the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) to support projects in 90 communities this fiscal year, according to a B.C. government news release. The government said it’s anticipated that 9,000 people

throughout B.C. will benefit from the funding. Through CALP, local groups collaborate with a public post-secondary institution to deliver literacy training, encouraging transitions from community-based programs to post-secondary studies. “Strong literacy skills increase employment opportunities, build confidence, and can bring more enjoyment to a person’s life,” said Michelle Stilwell, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum. “All of these literacy programs will help many learners in both the Nanaimo and Parksville regions.” CALP projects focus on the individual goals of adults such as improving their literacy and numeracy skills to enhance the quality of their lives, improve their job prospects, further their education and skills training, strengthen their families and increase their involvement in their communities. Since 2001, the government says it has invested more than $23 million in CALP, claiming it has helped more than 84,000 adults improve their reading and writing skills. — NEWS Staff/B.C. Government

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A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

5th Annual

Service providers seek help Info session scheduled for Oct. 28 in Qualicum Beach

Oceanside Emergency Support Services (OESS) say they are in need of volunteers. Disaster work offers a unique opportunity to help others when help is needed most, says OESS. Working in this field challenges volunteers to stretch their own limits and potential. No specific skills are required to become a vol“ We are a group of quilters from Oceanside that provide handmade quilts to people with cancer.

unteer; training and experience is provided. An information session will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at 7.30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Fire Hall. OESS provides services for residents living in the Oceanside community defined as the geographical region of School District 69. The provincial emergency support services program provides short term disaster relief across B.C. in the event of fires, floods, earthquakes or other

We are part of a nationwide organization called “Victoria’s Quilts.”

not household garbage we can simply throw out, more

We are all unpaid volunteers. Many of the quilters give freely of their own fabric but we would appreciate more fabric (100%), batting or flannel (we use on the back of the quilt).

there’s just too many drops to count, too

Since we are registered as a non-profit organization with Canada Revenue, we can provide receipts for any financial donation of $10. or more to help us continue making quilts. If you are interested in donating fabric or money please contact Stephanie Szymczak 250-248-0110 or email “stephanieszymczak @shaw.ca” or Joan Kool 250-248-3523 or email “koolpjay @hotmail.com”

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emergencies. OESS depends on community volunteers to plan and provide for the essential needs of individuals, families, and response workers. This may include food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and finding loved ones. The task of planning for disasters requires energy and creativity and depends on the commitment and dedication of many volunteers. — NEWS Staff/OESS

Although it’s commonly accepted that oil and antifreeze are

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In a continued effort to encourage higher rates of recovery, BCUOMA has built a strong support network across the province. Today, participation includes 219 brand-

than one million litres of used oil ends up in BC

owner members, 39 collectors and processors,

landfills every year. When you consider that it only takes one drop of oil to contaminate a

500+ return collection facilities and more

million drops of water, the problem is clear:

than 4,000 generators. In addition,

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BCUOMA is expanding its successful ambassador program this summer – with two teams of ambassadors touring the province to educate and raise awareness of the importance of used oil and antifreeze recycling. By recycling your used oil and antifreeze products, you’re playing an important role in preserving our environment for future generations.

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Protecting our province from the harmful effects of used oil and antifreeze must be a responsibility we all share, together. So please, next time you look to dispose of used oil or antifreeze materials, find a collection facility near you. Here are three easy ways to do so: Visit usedoilrecycling.com • Call 1.800.667.4321 • Call 604.RECYCLE for the Lower Mainland To arrange for a bulk pick-up of used oil please call 1.866.254.0555 Note: Please make sure to return your used oil materials during regular business hours for proper disposal and to avoid any spills and further contamination to the environment.

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B.C. speed limit review announCed

Better roads, safer cars Minister says any increases would involve mainly rural highways between towns

Transportation Minister Todd Stone wants B.C. residents to weigh in on a potential increase in highway speed limits now under consideration. Stone announced the formal review of speed limits on Friday. Technical work is already underway. The Coquihalla Highway already has a speed limit of 110 kilometres per hour but traffic there does an average speed of 118, while drivers routinely exceed the posted limit of 90 or 100 on many other provincial highways. “There’s no question the Coquihalla is a prime candidate for an adjustment in the speed limit,”

Stone said, also listing sections of Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland and around Kamloops as well as the Cariboo Connector towards Prince George. It’s been a decade since B.C. last reviewed speed limits. Stone said any increases would involve mainly rural provincial highways between communities, not highways in urban areas of the Lower Mainland, although which specific corridors to adjust will be subject to public input. He said a higher speed limit in some stretches of highway has been made possible by billions of dollars in major road upgrades since the last review in 2003, including 180 additional kilometres of four- or six-lane highway. He also said vehicles are “much safer today than 10 years ago” as a result of traction stability control, anti-lock brakes and other improvements. — Black Press

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It’s that special time of year again… flu season! Influenza virus is spread via tiny droplets in the air from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. These invisible droplets can be inhaled, land on you or on surfaces you Lee touch – so defend yourself with frequent hand Pharmacist washing. Also good protection – stimulate /Manager your immune system with vaccination. The flu shot can reduce your risk of flu by up to 80%. Many of us don’t make a concerted effort to wash our hands effectively – but thorough hand washing is key to reducing the spread of many illnesses (not just the flu). But, just what is “effective?” Wet your hands and wrists. Lather with soap on all surfaces – backs of hands, knuckles, between fingers and under nails – for at least 15 seconds. Rinse thoroughly and dry with disposable paper towels. Now, that’s clean! It is difficult to watch your child suffer with a cold and not have a lot of medication options. Time to get back to basics: chicken soup is a worthwhile standby. Sore throats respond to honey/lemon & warm water or frozen dairy treats. Feed a fever with plenty of fluids. Congestion can be alleviated with a vaporizer/humidifier or saline nasal spray & aspirator. And mentholated ointment can just feel good. Our pharmacists have many tips for managing the uncomfortable symptoms of colds and flus – and most of them are just as good for adults as they are for kids!

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Marley likes colouring and playing with the other kids before dinner is served at SOS Child, Youth and Family Centre’s Family Night, which runs each Wednesday, from 4:30-7 p.m.

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Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until December 2, 2013, receive 0.99%/0.99%/2.49%/4.49%/4.49% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2013 Focus S Sedan/2013 Focus SE Sedan with Sport Appearance Package/2013 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine/2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 84/84/84/72/72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$250/$334/$460/$499 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$115/$154/$212/$230 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$718.08/$2,331.28/$4,135.23/$4,484.60 or APR of 0.99%/0.99%/2.49%/4.49%/4.49% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/$20,967.08/$28,030.28/$33,134.23/$35,933.60. 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The last challenge was to amend a known foreign language phrase and give it a new English translation. The winner is Je ne sais papa – paternity testing required. Cull de sack – clean out your purse. Karen DeBorba, Qualicum Beach. Congratulations Karen! Other entries follow. Muncho gracias - thankful for having

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food. Foe pas - giving your enemy the upper hand. Toot sweet - great French horn piece. Hot cuisine - a warm meal. Verboaten - not allowed to travel by sea. Say la via - tell me way. Cary Kinkead, Klamath Falls Adios Amigo-go, saying goodbye to my dancer girlfriend. Auf wienerskin, getting rid of that pesky plastic like covering on a campfire weeny. Bon Journal, a German newspaper. Pro Bono, what Sonny was on the golf course. Ala Cart, going on the wagon. Lou Gueho, Parksville Modum operandi: A device that modulates sound waves. Lea Butterfield, Palmdale

Carte Blanchett – freedom with Cate. Carpe diameter – seize the circle. Johannes Hendrik, Qualicum Beach Mea Culprit – admitting you are guilty. Carole Adley, French Creek The next challenge (#22) is to suggest ways you can tell you’ve taken your car to a questionable auto shop. Examples are: They want to put your car on a hoist to measure its carbon footprint. They tell you your V8 engine would run better on V8 juice. Your new fan belt has a buckle. There’s a warranty on the new brakes for one year - 2076. Send your entries to jdenee@pqbnews.com with your name and town. The deadline is October 15 at noon.

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ACROSS 1. Bawled out 10. Former “Today” host 12. Shape anew 13. Skulls 15. Renting dwellers 16. Choose to refrain 18. Anno Domini 19. Old French small coin 20. Carry out 21. Dashes 24. Expresses suspicion 27. Followed the trail of 30. The highest point of something 31. Geological times 33. Cartilaginous structure 34. Hill (Celtic) 35. Bura 37. Center of a wheel 39. __ de plume 41. String, lima or green 42. Greek goddess of discord 44. Move back and forth 47. Britain’s Sandhurst (abbr.) 48. Comedian Carvey 49. Public promotion 50. Federal residential mortgage insurer 52. Location of White House

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ARIES You don’t want to make sacrifices, but if you don’t the planets will force them . TAURUS If you recently embarked on a plan then you must see it through to the end. GEMINI Even if you are happy with your lot there are things you can change to make life run smoother. CANCER A loved one is having difficulty explaining their feelings. LEO Knuckle down and make an effort the planets will make sure your week is productive if not inspiring. VIRGO You know what you want to do, so get on and do it.

to produce ammonia 28. Expressed pleasure 29. The plural of crus 32. Old Thailand 36. Riboneucleic acid 38. One who assembles books 40. Cosa Nostra member

43. Pouchlike structures 44. Violent action 45. ___ of March 46. Slum area of a city 51. Valuable, useful possession 54. Philemon (Biblical abbr.) 55. Shaped bread

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ALVIN BROWN 25 March 1935 to 03 October 2013

It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Alvin on October3, 2013 at N.R.G.H. Alvin is survived by his wife Beth, daughters Brenda, Margaret (Bruce), Kathy (Nigel), grandchildren Stephen, Thomas, Matthew and James. He will also be fondly remembered by Bethâ€™s children - Jane (Howard), Susan, Rob and grandchildren Mackenzie and Matthew, as well as his many friends and Barney his doggy companion. Born in Ontario â€“ Alvin entered the R.C.M.P. at a young age retiring after 20 years with the rank of S/ Sgt â€“ on moving to Vancouver Island in 1985 he persued an active and rewarding career in Real Estate. During his retirement years he greatly enjoyed participating in various Bridge Clubs â€“ his garden, home, dogs â€“ and larger than life he most enjoyed visiting with and entertaining friends. He has left us too soon and will be greatly missed. In accordance with Alvinâ€™s wishes a private Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. A gathering for Remembrance and Celebration of Alvinâ€™s life will be held and the family invite all those who would like to join them â€“ on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville. No flowers please â€“ if desired â€“ donations in memory of Alvin may be made to the N.R.G.H. Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.

LOIS IRENE NELSON May 13, 1927-September 20, 2013

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Lois. She is survived by her sisters, Doreen Cameron, Joan (Jack) Boardman and her children Sheila (Doug), Brad (Carla) and Jo-Anne (John), grandchildren Erin (Dave), Brian (Tiffany) and Conner (Leea). Great grandchildren Jesse, Evan, Ebony, Haley, Farah and Elijah. Numerous nieces and nephews in Vancouver, extended family in Union Bay and companion Gordon Lundine. Lois was born in Vancouver and spent her childhood and early adult years there. She moved to Vancouver Island in 1963 and settled in Union Bay. In 1998 she moved to her much loved home in Qualicum Beach. Lois was an untiring supporter of the community in Qualicum Beach, volunteering for various organizations including The White Cane Club, The Lions, The Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the O.A.P. Club. She was also a member of the Lighthouse Community Association, giving many hours of her time and energy to the running of the Lighthouse Community Hall. She will be well remembered for her wonderful sense of humour, her love of family, song and theatre and her ability to tell endless jokes and stories! She will also be remembered for her unselfish devotion to friends, neighbours and community. We love you Mum and will be in our hearts forever. There will be a Celebration of Life for Lois on November 9, 2013 2:00pm, at Lighthouse Community Hall. Please come and if you wish, share a story about Mum and help us celebrate this wonderful person. One Heart - So Many Loves.

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TO WHOMEVER stole my green metal cart on Bellevue Road on Monday Oct 7th. I am a single mom on disability with limited use of my arm and that is the only way I can bring my garbage and recycling to the end of my driveway. I cannot afford to replace it. Please bring it back, no questions asked. I really need it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: â€˘ Hooktenders â€˘ Grapple Yarder Operator â€˘ Off Highway Logging Truck Driver â€˘ Welder Fabricator â€˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics â€˘ Coastal Certified Hand Fallers - camp positions â€˘ Coastal Certified Bull Buckers (Falling) - Includes Vehicle/Accommodations Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

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HEATHER WARD We lost Heather on October 13, 2012. Heatherâ€™s memory lives with many, with her infectious smile, her rosy cheeks, loving laugh. Her devotion to work, Roxy and Bubba her dogs, and of course her loving husband Layne. Greatly missed by all who knew her. Trudy and Mike Carter, Kemble, Ontario trumik@bell.net IN MEMORY OF HEATHER WARD April 1960 - October 2012 â€œTHOSE WE LOVE DONâ€™T GO AWAY, THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAYâ€? LAYNE AND FAMILY.........

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FLOOR INSTALLATIONS vinyl, carpet, laminate & repairs. Call Randy 250-951-9165

GARDENING BOOK NOW. Pruning, Fruit & Ornamentalâ€™s. Winter & Spring yard clean-up. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682. CURB APPEAL Yard Care and Junk Removal. Best rates! Sue or Chris, 250-937-1908. FALL GARDEN specials inclds yard cleanup, gutters, hedge trimming, lawn care. Call (250)240-1116. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Gardens, Yard Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. CONSIDER IT GONE- yard waste, garbage etc... (778)424-9122, 250-607-7991. WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Mowing & leaf raking, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

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MEDICHAIR POWER lift chair with 2 motors, nearly new, $650. Majestic Filter Queen vacuum, complete with power head, nearly new $450. Call (250)758-7066, Nanaimo.

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

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

SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40â€? round to 58â€? oval w/leaf) plus 4 chairs. Light oak finish. Seats 6 comfortably at full length. $400 obo. Nanaimo, (250)591-8959 SOLID WOOD Rectangle dining table with leaf & 6 matching chairs w/custom-made cushions, 2-drawer 4â€™ side table, plus fantastic chopping block table, blonde in colour. $275.(250)594-7605 Qualicum

HOBBIES & CRAFTS 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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PETS YOUNG CANARIES male & female. All Colors. Call 250248-9902.

APPLIANCES

Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

WHEELCHAIR LIKE new Breezy 20x16 (short). New $2370 asking $1800. Call 250752-1923

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FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).

AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125.

MOVING BOXES Good Quality. Call 250-586-7070

BACK 2 Life back massager, (new $250), $150 obo, in new condition. Call (250)390-2428

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QUALICUM BEACH half acre lot rural setting on no thru road between QB & Parksville, minutes to Hwy 19 & 19A. Level easy build with room for extra family, storage & big toys. Asking $174,000 (no gst/hst). Call 250-248-1044.

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APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500sq.ft., 2bdrm +den, security bldg. 2 underground parking spaces, living/dining room w/view +gas FP. Maintenance fee incl hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. $339,900 (250)753-9123

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

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Quality manufactured home. Easy living at less than $1,000 per month. Hardiplank exterior. Fridge, stove & dishwasher incl. Pets allowed. Only 45 min. from Victoria & 15 min from Nanaimo. Near transit, community centre, pool & town. Quiet adult community,. $119,900. Call 250-246-0637

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum

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1bdrm $450 NS/NP.

29â€™ 5TH WHEEL on RV Pad in Qualicum. Close to ocean/river & nature trails.Incl.81 Datsun ZX, workshop/storage shed & fenced yard. Asking $25,500. incl 2 slide outs 250-240-0411.

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969 ROYAL DORNOCH DR. Eaglecrest. Backing onto golf course with ocean glimpses. 2000 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. $537,000. Call 250-752-4254.

BEACH CLUB Residences luxury 1 bdrm condo w/lots of amenities, pool, sauna, fitness rm. Long term lease required. Avail Oct 1 $1250/mo. Call 250-951-1073

ECOPED BIKE by City Go, (electric bike). Runs well, with charger, $500 obo. Call (250)723-4449, Pt. Alberni. FLY-FISHING GEAR tall man: Osprey custom tailored (soft wear) magnum 357 waders ($300) $120, Pro Tac waders Highwater Series ($250) $100, Hodgeman river boots (felt bottoms) 19210 Sz 12 $50, Sierra Design rain pants $30. QB, 250-752-5457.

DOWNTOWN NANIAMO: Luxury Waterfront Lifestyle; Elegant 2 Br, 2 bath condo, ocean, mountains, marina views. Lagoon, clubhouse, gym, swimming pool. Walk to Sea wall, near Port Theatre. Reduced for quick sale $349,000. Call 250-591-7800 agents welcome. Open House: Oct. 12th and 13th. (Sat & Sun) 2-4pm.

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PARKSVILLE, NEW 2Bdrm upper floor apt. 1000 sq.ft, partial ocean view,5 appls, w/d, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Refâ€™s, $975 mo. Call (250)248-3850 Fairdown Rd. & Hwy 4a area. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM BEACH- Beautiful waterfront furnished suites. Avail mid Sept to May, 1 bdrm $800. 2 bdrm, $900. Deluxe 2 bdrm, $1200. NS/NP. Hydro, cable and internet incldâ€™d. Call 1-877-757-8682. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm + den condo, completely renoâ€™d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Avail Oct. 1. $950. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419. STUDIO APT for rent near Englishman River. $600/mo. Has all appliances, incl w/d. Hydro incl. N/S, 1 small pet ok. Avail immed. 250-248-4701

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AUTO REPAIR SHOP LOCATION FOR LEASE Thriving Auto repair shop location for lease. No Triple Net, 2200sq ft, lots of parking. $2000/mo. Available Sept 1. Ask for John or Kelly (250)248-3602. LOOKING for a shop to rent for the winter to work on my 28â€™ RV. Must have hydro, 12â€™ door and high enough to do roof work. Parksville area preferred. I donâ€™t want to buy, just rent! Please phone 250-2485004 after 5:00 or 250-2480724 and leave a message

COTTAGES CRAIG BAY - Bright 1 bdrm cottage close to the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac. Recently renovated. N/S N/P $750/mo. hydro incl. 1-604-655-7580. ERRINGTON 2 bdrm full furnished cottage. Lovely bright setting on 5 forest acres. 10 min. to Hwy 4A. Loaded kitchen, fridge, stove, dishwasher, etc. Full bath, washer/dryer. $950. + hydro. Internet, cable & water incl. Avail now till June 2014. 1 well-behaved dog considered. 250-248-4992. leave msg please. FRENCH CREEK area: Self contained small cottage with full kitchen and bathroom. Partly furnished. Avail. Oct. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. $675/mo. Call (250)586-8285.

LOTS PARKSVILLE: LOT #9, Wallys Way (Wembley Estates off Wembley Rd), $175,000. Call (250)248-3177 for more info.

DESIRABLE CEDAR- 1920 sq ft 4 bdrm 2 bath on just under 1/3 acre. Fireplace, woodstove, dbl paved driveway, carport, shop, vinyl deck with roof, garden shed, wood shed. Quiet street close to schools, shops, restaurants, bus. $324,900. 250-722-2032. www.ownersale.info

SWIVEL ROCKER chair. Dusty pink. Good condition. $65.00 250-248-3269

CHINA CABINET, tall corner unit (cost $900 new) asking $400. Maroon loveseat hide-abed, $225. Contempary armchair, $75. Radial arm saw, 10â€? Dewalt, $125. Call (250)752-4400.

HEREâ€™S YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS w/2.5 car garage & separate driveway in downtown Parksville. Includes fully remodelled 3 bdrm home w/legal 1 bdrm suite ($750/mo) & great tenant who wants to stay. Garden & shed, small studio and exception landscaping, separate driveway can park RVâ€™s etc. $360,000. (250) 954-0227.

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COURTENAY-E RANCHER for sale 1800sqft, custom built, 3 bdrm & den, nice yard. R.V parking. F.M.I 250-338-5962

FREE 26â€? TV Panasonic, cabinet style. Call Linda (250)468-1799.

2 QUEEN MATTRESS SETS. Still new. Never opened. $200 each. (250)713-9680

FRENCH CREEK Immaculate 3 br/2 ba rancher in desirable Sandpiper area. Bright kit/dining. Front/rear patios. Beautiful gardens. A must-see. Easy link to photos on request. 250-752-4741. gardendelight@shaw.ca

VIOLIN/FIDDLE â€œBartoliâ€? w/bow & hard case. Beautiful cond; sounds great. Some instructional music plus music stand. $1,800. (250)585-4009.

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FURNITURE

SEALY SUPREME Adjustable TwinXL bed - 2 yrs old. Wall Huger model, head & foot fully adj. independently, head comes to full sitting position, massage feature head & foot, memory setting for favorite positions to be saved, headboard attachment brackets, incl. operators manual included. Sealy Posturepedic Pillow Top Adjustable Mattress-2yr old. Excl. cond. Sealyâ€™s top of the line set retailed for $3500 asking $1000 OBO. (250)339-6505

QUALICUM BEACH 2bdrm, 1bath, 1010sq.ft. condo. living & dining room, kitchen, 1 balcony, elevator. Strata $258, elec. incl. $95,000. Qualicum Place. #206-130 Sunningdale Rd. E. 250-594-5755

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PARKSVILLE: 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W floors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. Nov. 1. $900/mo. Lease, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. 250-947-5151.

NEW 1122 sq.ft, 1bed /den /2bath adult orientated condo. 2nd storey (top floor) in secure unit w/secure underground pkng. Located on quiet street, no through traffic. Storage area,club house,court yard & guest suite. Walking distance to Wembley Mall. N/S. Tenant pays power & phone. $1200/mo plus DD. To view call Bill @250-586-2455 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. PARKSVILLE- 2 bdrm+ den, 2 bath, lrg kitchen nook & dining room, S/Steel appls, W/D in suite, storage, close to beach, skylights. N/S. Nov 1. $1200/mo. Call (250)5945545, 250-240-0725. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry. Close to downtown. Avail Nov. 1st $850/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-951-3989.

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BOWSER 4647 Thompson Clarke Dr, East, Sat, Sept 12 9-1pm. MOVING SALE! Everything must go!

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CHARTWELL 685 Pelorus Pl. Sat (8:30-3pm). Just moved in after major downsizing and have too much stuff! Lots of furniture, mountain bikes, wheel chair, potting bench, printer, surround sound system/ yamaha tuner, 5 disc cd player, craft drafting table & lots more!

FRENCH CREEK 600 Morningstar Drive Sat, Oct. 12th, 8am-1pm Full downsizing sale! Quality furniture, paintings, prints, plants, tools, clothing and a large array of household items. Tax receipt for BC Childrenâ€™s Hospital on selected paintings and prints avail. QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Oct. 13th (8-12). Pancake breakfast & market. Entertainment - small animal swap. Tables $10. Rain or Shine. Phone 778424-9900 or email info@communityhall.ca.

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Thur, Oct 10, 12-3pm. Fri, Oct 11, 10am-1pm. Sat, Oct 12, 9-1pm Twin beds, furniture, rattan, organ, collectibles & antiques, china, art, plants, tools, miscellanous. Hosted by Karenâ€™s Transitions Made Simple www.transitionsmade simple.com QUALICUM- 556 Belyea Pl (off Garrett) Sat, Oct 12, 9-2pm. Household items. Lee Valley bird feeder. New bicycle helmet & basket. Tools. QUALICUM- 780 Flamingo Dr, Monday, Oct 14, 8-2pm. Moving Sale! QUALICUM. MOVING/ Garage sale. Sat & Sun., Oct. 12 & 13, 9am-2pm. 398 Mill Road, Furniture, lamps, electronics, glass & kitchenware, sewing machine, puzzles, books, vinyl records, gardening tools & ladder, bicycle tires & more!

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TRUCKS & VANS

PARKSVILLE/ ERRINGTON. Small furnished cottage. $550./mo inclds hydro & cable. Contact Brad at (250)8180610 or (250)220-7696.

PARKSVILLE- Avail Nov 1- 2 bdrm Rancher, 1000 sq ft, patio, carport, garden, wood stove, 4 appls. Firm NS/NP. Quiet tenants only. $950. Call (250)954-0193.

COOMBS: 1yr old 1 bdrm suite. 900 sqft plus large deck and garage on 10 acres. 5 appl supplied, wi/fi & cable avail. Ideal for quiet N/S active couple. Opportunity to have garden and grazing animals. Sorry no dogs. Avail Nov 1 Refs reqd $875 plus hydro. Call 250-248-5381

2000 JAGUAR Vanden Plas Sedan - sapphire blue in colour, fully loaded, less than 80,000 kms, like new in & out, $12,000. Call (250) 821-9092.

2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24â€™, 15,500 miles. Original owner. Bath w/sink & shower, patio awning, A/C, furnace, propane gen., micro, TV. $71,900.00 250-752-4736 / 403-691-5639

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Refâ€™s. Available immediately. $1050/mo. 250-724-6082. QUALICUM- COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P. $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847

PARKSVILLE: LRG 4+ bdrm. Lrg garage, RV parking. Renoâ€™d. Easy maintainable lawn & gardens, fenced backyard. Close to schools, downtown & beach. Great quiet neighborhood. $1700+ utilâ€™s. NS/NP. Call 1-250-686-9336.

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QUALICUM BEACH: spacious newly renoâ€™d, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath duplex. Walk to town. 5 applâ€™s. Large workshop and util space on grnd lvl, perfect for home business. Private fully fenced yard. Pets nego, N/S. Avail Nov 1 $1150. Call 250-752-7404, 250-951-1290

MOBILE HOMES & PADS NEW RV Park now open. Full service $475. monthly. Call 250-714-5187

DEEP Bay, 2 BD/RM House. Furnished or Unfurnished. $1200. plus UTILS. Recently renovated. N/S. 1 acre. call 250-757-8150 ERRINGTON BY the falls: Bachelor cabin with loft sleeping space, $750/mo. inclds laundry, hydro, internet. Avail Oct. 15, NS/NP (250)951-9621

2012 CHEVY Cruise LT, black, 29,000 km, Hwy driven, remainder of factory warranty, serviced to date. Auto, A/C, power everything. $15,500. Call (250)248-3232.

GRAFTON AVE- 20 acre farm, 1500sq ft Rancher, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, room for your horse stall included, fenced and crossed fenced, W/D, F/S. Refs reqâ€™d. $1800+ utils. Call (250)468-2008. HILLIERS AREA- 2 bdrm mobile with covered deck. Mountain & pasture view. Located on private land not in a park. NS/NP. $800. Avail now. Call (250)752-3425. N.QUALICUM area- 7 yr old 3 bdrm home in quiet neighborhood. 6 appls, dbl garage, NS/NP, refs reqâ€™d. Avail Nov 1. $1100/mo. Call (250)248-7700

WATERFRONT. FURNISHED Nanoose home - Panoramic views, RV parking, hot tub, F/P. N/P, N/S. Avail now until Spring. $1200./mo + utils. Call (604)985-2420 or (778)5584522. moejones@hotmail.ca

PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, rancher near ocean & downtown. Large garage and workshop on acre avail Nov 1st. $1350/mo. neg. 250-585-4338 / 250-816-0069

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $2 each additional foot.

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ERRINGTON: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 600sq ft, 4 appls, fenced yard, private driveway. $650 inclds hydro. Available now. Call 250-947-5198. FRENCH CREEK, 1 bdrm, gr. level suite. 4 appli N/S, N/P, $700 p/m. 250-248-0415.

1956 CHEV WAGON 350 Auto trans. New floor pans, body mounts and more. A must see. Collector plate I.C.B.C. assessed @ $46,000 asking $26,000. Call Ralph at 250-752-9855.

1985 MERCEDES 380SL Roadster- light blue with a new dark blue soft top, rust free, as new, never winter driven. Extra set of Michelin tires & Mercedes rims. $14,000. Call (250) 821-9092.

1994 SPORTSMEN (Nanaimo) 22.5ft 5th Wheel w/hitch. Mint condition. Stove w/oven, 2-door fridge/freezer, full bath, microwave, AC, awning, new tires. Sell $8,000 or Trade for 8-8.5ft. camper. 250-802-5075

2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor - 125,000 km, deluxe edition (all available options) with heated leather seats & sunroof. Beige exterior color, black leather interior. Female driven. Excellent condition both inside and out. No accidents. Service records available. $12,750. Call 250889-2345 or email: erikahubbard4@gmail.com

1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E, Red/Cream Leather, 3L, 6CYL, Gas, Superb Condition $7500. Call 752-5573, Craig.

2007 BUICK Allure CXL- loaded, 3.8L, 65,000 km, mint condition, 4 new snow tires included. $12,950. (250)723-4439.

2000 BMW 741i Sedan - silver, fully loaded, good condition (like new in & out) next to new extra set of rims & tires (Michelin â€œXâ€? Ice Radials) on BMW alloy rims, $10,000. Call (250) 821-9092.

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2003 28â€? Travelair, $25,500. Ford E450,cab & chassis,V10 Motor, 82K. Excel. Cond., Isl. bed. Consider Class B/camper/van trade 250-285-2030.cel 250-203-0750. 2007 22â€™ Wildwood Travel Trailer. Sleeps 7, A/C, microwave. Exc. cond. Clean, nonsmoker. 1/2 ton towable. $11,500. firm. (250)722-3535. PERFECT FOR heading south, $18,500, obo. Easy tow, easy live. 2004 Westwind 5th Wheel, 24â€™6â€?, mint condition, slide, rear kitchen, great layout, 2nd marine battery, â€˜04 F150 truck, HD, 103,000 km super cab, bed liner, tow pkg, tire upgrade. 250-586-4716.

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PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, lrg family rm, 2 fireplaces,close to downtown N/P N/S $1200. + util. 250-468-5451

2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 154,000km, Fully loaded. Great condition. $11,500. (250)618-7589

25â€™ ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch. Great floor plan, fully equipped. Aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., Must be seen! Always stored in winter. $5500. obo. (250)335-1796.

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, FREE WiFi, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. Avail. immediately. 250-756-9746

2003 DODGE Roadtrek 190 Versatile. $36,000. 47,000 miles, V-8, new tires & front brakes. Gen. toilet & shower, propane furnace, stove water heater, excellent cond. Call 250-752-4626.

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Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals took to their home field for the final time this year on Saturday, posting a pair of wellearned wins over the Victoria Mariners as part of their farewell to fall ball. A double header played out under warm, dry conditions featuring a mix of dedicated junior and senior players, the day was pure Canadiana against a backdrop of autumn colours. “Is this great or what,” longtime Royals’ coach Jim Seredick said through a big smile from the dugout Saturday. The Royals came from two runs down to win game one 4-3, and hammered out an 8-1 decision in game two, both wins against an M’s team of mostly seniors. The Royals had 19 players show up to play Saturday, an even split between juniors and seniors, all of whom are aspiring to play for the Royals next year. The Royals’ players and coaches met for their final practice of the season last Wednesday, and the locals officially closed out the fall ball season in Victoria on Sunday losing 4-0, 10-5. “We didn’t get the hitting today we had yesterday,” Seredick said after. Rookie chucker Owen Kelly from Nanaimo pitched four innings of shutout ball throwing a paltry 42 pitches in game one. “That’s just outstanding.”

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“It was a great effort out there today, very encouraging,” Seredick said after. Royals’ homegrown standout senior Justin Dieleman led the offence with four hits and three RBIs, and newcomer Owen Kelly from Nanaimo “was also out-

standing today. He started out in centre field and played first base in the second game and played really well, showed a lot of potential. Particularly as a hitter — he’s a very strong left handed batter.” Colton Tuka “was outstanding,” on the hill in game two for Parksville, giving up one run over four innings. “He finished on a very high note, he had a 1-2-3 final inning, and he’ll take that and hopefully build on that over the winter mentally, his pitching and Deileman’s hitting, wow, very impressive. It bodes well for next year,” said Seredick. Practices aside the Royals played 14 games of fall ball. The Royals were in Kamloops the weekend prior for a tournament. The players also underwent more fitness testing on the weekend. “Without a doubt,” Seredick answered quickly when asked if this year’s installment of fall ball was the best ever. “On paper we had 54 kids registered for fall ball. Granted some of the kids were first year Bantams and are two years away (from playing for the Royals), but it’s very encouraging to see that many kids. We absolutely doubled what we’ve ever had out before (and) we had an outstanding group this year,” he said. A team effort from the top down, the Royals’ fall ball program is led by the club’s skipper Dave Wallace and dedicated assistants Jim Seredick, Wes Dieleman and Bruce Biro.

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Take a young squad, throw in some dissension among the ranks and an early season coaching shakeup, and chances are there are going to be a few hiccups. The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals are back at work this week with two VIJHL games on tap, and while the wins have not come easy for the Gens, the lone 20-year-old on the team, blueliner Colton Burt, believes the club can turn it around. “It’s been a rough start to the season and tonight was a really

tough game; it’s a tough one to swallow losing to those guys,” Burt, an assistant captain, said after last Saturday’s loss to the Nanaimo Buccaneers. “We really need to turn it around and get something going here quick.” Asked what he says to the younger players, the 5’11”, 195 pound D-man said “it’s always tough to lose, and when you’re younger it seems like everything’s going wrong all at once, but as an older guy you have to step it up and show them things

do turn around eventually. “We did some good things tonight,” he said. “We made some good passes, good shots, and had some good pressure in their end, but our defensive end cost us the game tonight, which obviously we need to work on. As a D-man you never want to have seven goals scored on you, it makes you look bad, but it’s going to change, it’s going to turn around, and we’re going to be a good team.” “The team’s really starting to come together now, and you

can see it on the ice. We’re starting to play together more as a team. Things are starting to turn around slowly, we’ve got a bunch of young guys, but it’s going to happen.” Asked his take on the Generals’ funk from his post making notes from behind glass, Chris Olson, father of Gens’ backup Alex Olson, said: “defensively I think they’re starting to come together, we’re starting to own the middle of the ice which was lacking in the first part of the season. We’re getting tougher, but we’ve

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“They’re working their asses off,” he said. “They’re trying to win — it’s just going to take time.” ICE CHIPS: The Generals are 0-7-1-1 on the season when trailing after 40 minutes, a position they’ve been in nine of their last 12 games, and have been outscored 26-6 in their last five games. The Generals are last in the league in special teams — Campbell River and Westshore are fifth and sixth respectively. The Wolves come to town Saturday with the VIJHL’s scoring leader in the lineup. Forward Brett Lervold has six goals and 16 helpers for 22 points in 13 games. GAME ON: The Generals are in Campbell River Friday night for a North Division clash against the Storm, then return home to Oceanside Place Saturday to face the Westshore Wolves. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.

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The paintings exhibited by two award-winning artists in Qualicum Beach show unmistakable coherence, and the artists also happened to be related. Helen Webster and her daughter Lisa Danesin are exhibiting a show they call Convergence and Metaphor at the Old School House Arts Centre until Oct 26. Danesin said she was a little nervous about whether her and her mother’s paintings would work together. “We were very pleasantly surprised,” she said. “And kind of fascinated by how similar so many of our marks are even though we paint in a different way, and in different places and are probably inspired by different things, and yet when you put them together, it’s very integrated.” Leigh Buchanan is also exhibiting her work at TOSH, aiming to capture and share the sensory experience of living on the Central Island. Danesin, who recently won second for an abstract piece in the Arrowsmith Chapter FCA Fall Show, said she’s always been an artist, and was often scribbling artwork onto her desk at school. Webster said she played around with art a bit in her younger years but didn’t have time to pursue art seriously until about 10 years ago when she retired. Webster said her paintings at TOSH combines line, movement and colour showing depth and convergence. “They are really an effort, as all abstracts are, to express ideas and feelings and emotions. The content comes from within.” Webster uses more colour than her daughter and she said the other big difference is Danesin’s use of drawing. Calligraphic lines and human shapes are more evident in Danesin’s work. Buchanan has a separate exhibition of her paintings at TOSH, showing moments she has had in special outdoor places around the area. The majority of her pieces have been painted on wood panels and show the Englishman River, Rathtrevor Park and Parksville Beach, among other landscapes. “The wood creates a sense of history which to me means time passing and movement,” she said. View the work of all three artists at TOSH until Oct 26. For more on TOSH visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org.

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Top left, Helen Webster and her daughter Lisa Danesin are exhibiting their paintings at TOSH until Oct 26. Bottom, Leigh Buchanan’s show at TOSH features outdoor scenes in the area painted on wood panels.

Beach Flick’s season four kicks off October 18 at Eaglecrest Beach Flicks is back. This marks the non-profit organization’s fourth season partnering with the Toronto International Film Festival and the Film Circuit to bring a number of new films to the Eaglecrest Golf Course clubhouse theatre. The season starts off with the smash hit The Sapphires on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Inspired by a true story, The Sapphires follows four talented, young, vivacious, Australian Aboriginal women who are discovered by a good humoured talent scout who has

a kind heart, but little rhythm. He does however understand how to share the power of soul. Beach Flicks has an upgraded sound system this year. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 18 and tickets are $6 each. For a full listing of shows and dates check out www. BeachFlicks.ca and like the group on Facebook. Season Tickets are also available by contacting Beach Flicks on Facebook. —News staff/ submitted by Luba Plotnikoff

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Class teaches the art of monotype without a printing press at TOSH LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Diane McCarten loves surprises and that’s just what monotype gives her. “When you pull the paper off the plate you don’t always know exactly what it will look like,” she said. “And its like a little present, it’s like a surprise.” Monotype is an art medium and in the basic sense the technique involves applying inks to a plate, placing paper on top and then pulling it off. McCarten’s been using monotype as a medium for many years as well as teaching it, and she’ll be teaching a class at The Old School House Art Centre called Introduction to Monotype Without using a Press that starts October 24 and runs to December 12. McCarten studied art at the University of Alberta and also took classes and workshops in Texas. She has exhibited her art in Poland, Denmark, Malta and Texas while living abroad and also taught art in many of those locations. She has now lived in this area for six years and has taught a monotype class at Nanoose Place. McCarten discovered her love for monotype while living in Texas in the early ‘90s. Two artist friends introduced her the medium and she instantly fell in love with it, she said. That’s because marks that can be created using a monotype are marks that can’t be creates with a brush, or anything else for that matter, McCarten explained. There are a number of different techniques that can be employed using monotype and it can be very explorative or, for those who aren’t into surprises, there are ways to get a more predictable result, she said. Many famous artists used monotype, many as a base to add other mediums to, McCarten explained. She likes to add some mixed media to her pieces, making distinctive abstract creations. She said anyone can use monotype and enjoy themselves. “A total beginner and a professional (painter) can get equal pleasure out of doing monotypes,” she said. Introduction to Monotype Without using a Press is $145, $135. Visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org to register for this or a number of other art classes at TOSH this fall, or call 250752-6133.

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New session for Oceanside Youth Choir Children in the community who enjoy singing have the opportunity to join a youth choir. The next session of the Oceanside youth choir is fast approaching and offers an exciting opportunity for children to work with professional voice teacher and choral director, Rosemary Lindsay. Rehearsals start October 16 at the McMillan Arts centre in Parksville and run through to the beginning of De-

cember, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The choir will be preparing for a performance as guests with the 65 voice community choir, also under Rosemary's direction, the Village Voices of Qualicum Beach. Their seasonal performance at Knox United Church will be on December 8. The cost is $150. To register or for more information contact Rosemary at rose@rosemarylindsay.ca. —Submitted by Rosemary Lindsay

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To celebrate the Coombs Fair Centennial, the Arowsmith Agricultural Association (AAA) has underaken the construction of a new music stage on the airgrounds. First held in 1913 as a tailgate display of ocal farm products, the fair has grown to become a ignificant local institution, owning ten acres of land ith several major buildings on site, all available year ound for community or private events. 4-H activities, or youth age 5-21, happen throughout the year and re a major focus of the fair. Music is a key component of the annual fair, and in ecent years, the AAA has reached out into the comunity to support year-round musical activities on the airgrounds. The first project was the highly successul Jug Band, and more recently, the former fair office uilding was renovated and is now leased to the Sound arden (www.thesoundgarden.org), a music centre hat offers lessons, jam sessions and performances that ttract people of all ages from across the district. The new outdoor stage, measuring 15 x 35, is situted on the west side of the property, facing out onto large grassy area to accommodate small to large udiences with festival-style, bring your own chair eating. The stage design was a collaboration of board embers, key members of the local music and theatre ommunity, and building designer Gord Waters. It feaures a small side room for equipment storage, a wide, ounded stage front with a two-step stair across the ntire front and a side ramp for equipment and handcap access. Renowned local log builder, Miles Porter, as hired to complete the log portion of the structure. e stage stairs, storage room door and window, roof tructure, electrical work and landscaping will soon be ompleted, and the stage will be ready for use. Construction of the music stage has relied on many

Submitted by Debbie Adkins Arrowsmith Agricultural Association volunteers and community donors. The single largest donor to date is Bruce Carpenter, who delivered a logging truck load of cedar and fir logs for the building. Volunteers spent many hours peeling the logs and then clearing away the peelings, and various other jobs along the way. Two volunteers, Gord Jupp and Bruce Adkins, spent many weeks working alongside Miles Porter on the log phase of construction. Local businesses involved in the project include Paul Mullens, Engineer, Base Geotechnical, Don May Construction, Caveman Construction, Collins Electric, Windsor Plywood, Havelock Storage (boom truck), Highway Four Rentals, David Edgeley (lumber milling), and Art Alberg (roofing), all of whom have supported this project with discounts or donations. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for eligible contributions; to make a cash or in-kind contribution, please contact the fair board at 250-752-9757 or info@coombsfair.com. Once completed, the music stage will be the focal point of the fair, offering a much better view of the various musical acts featured at the fair. Year-round, the stage will be available to rent for music events, weddings, award ceremonies and more. With the large private grounds available to rent at the Coombs Fairgrounds, it is the perfect location to host family reunions, weddings, community events, trade shows and more. All proceeds from rentals go to support the Coombs Fair activities. Drop by and take a peek at the Coombs Fair Centennial Project, our new Music Stage! We’re located at 1014 Ford Road, turn at the Coombs General Store, or visit www.coombsfair.com for more info. Marilynn siMs photo

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The locals rallied to the cause, formed the Arrowsmith Coombs Country Business Association (ACCBA) and set out to identify electoral Area F as a unique tourist destination. The association flourished, putting pressure on the BC Government to create Highway #4A and add Coombs highway destination signs on the new Inland Island Highway #19 for the exits at Parksville and Qualicum Beach. ACCBA focused on creating “Arrowsmith Coombs Country” as a unique international tourist destination with the Old Country Market and the “Goats on the Roof” to lure traffic off Highway #19 onto High-

way #4A. Businesses also joined in, creating signage such as Coombs Junction where Highway #4 joins Highway #4A. ACCBA approached the BC Highways Department and received permission to install three large “Welcome To” signs. ACCBA later merged with the Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society (ACES) who continued with fundraisers to complete the project. Look for the “Welcome To” Arrowsmith Coombs Country signs “Entering Errington” on #4A west from Parksville, “Entering Coombs - Hilliers” on #4 west from Qualicum Beach and “Entering Whiskey Creek” on #4 east from Port Alberni and Tofino.

FREE Thanksgiving Do you ever wonder why we have “Welcome To” Arrowsmith Coombs Country signs along Highway #4 and #4A as you enter into Area F? Back in the eighties, the only road to Port Alberni and Tofino was Highway #4 leaving Parksville and winding its way through Errington and Coombs to Hilliers and Whiskey Creek in electoral Area F. Then along came the Inland Island Highway, bypassing Errington and Coombs. Highway #4 was moved to Qualicum Beach and the proposal was to decommission the old highway through Errington and Coombs. That area was then being referred to as “the lost triangle”.

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With funding from a Federal Government grant, we have built a long sloping ramp up to a new landing by the front door. Charley Pickard was in charge of the crew of volunteers doing the work. We’d like to thank Charley, Sheila and especially all the folks who have donated some time to make it happen.

The Arrowsmith Recreation Team is excited to introduce you to Mike Bauche, the newest member of the team. Mike comes to us as a recent graduate of the Recreation and Tourism Management program at Vancouver Island University. He is an energetic and positive individual, passionate about working, collaborating and living in a responsible and prosperous community. Having lived in various locations across Canada has impacted his life experiences and education choices. Mike brings a broad range of experience working in the tourism and social services industry, with a special emphasis on environmental sustainability, marketing, social media, special events and festivals, digital media, entertainment and cross-cultural tourism. Before returning to finish his degree at VIU, Mike worked for three years with the Meewasin Valley Authority, a conservation organization based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Built as a memorial to those who died in World War I, the Errington War Memorial Hall 1390 Errington Road opened its doors on March 22nd, 1922. It is maintained by a non-profit society made up of volunteers who sponsor cultural, social and recreational activities for the community.

Mike lives an active and healthy lifestyle. His outdoor education began with a diploma in Adventure Tourism and Business Operations in Golden, BC, where he spent much of his time in the outdoors and the Rocky Mountains. Mike also enjoys working with diverse groups of people and has experience in cross-cultural training through his internship with the Heart of Gold Community Empowerment Project in Costa Rica. Along with a strong focus on lifestyle and recreation, Mike is also a musician and artist. His most recent album “The Field & The Sea”, by Mike & Ally, was released in August, 2012. Being a musician and recording artist, he also understands what is required on both sides of festivals and events. Mike is passionate and committed to working in Arrowsmith and looks forward to meeting you at events and programs in the community. Contact Mike @ 1-250-739-1302 or prairysurf@ hotmail.com

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Over the years, the 91 year old Errington Hall has been added on to, dug under and renovated in many ways - roofs, stairs, floors, doors, windows and washrooms have all been replaced and changed, but the old building still echoes to the sounds of music, laughter and children playing.

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me for address in Area F: - various road matters, flooding, zoning and land use, fish habitat, trash on Little Mountain, CSA tags etc. In every case I have to go to some ministry or government office and beg for help (mostly declined). These matters would be settled by the local parties most closely involved in Parksville or Nanaimo. When you read the newspapers, you see reports of intense community involvement in local issues in Qualicum Beach and Parksville, but absolute silence from our rural community in similar matters. As residents of a nonself governing (non-municipal) area we in Arrowsmith (Area F) are legal non-entities. Community-wise we have the status of minor children. There is no enforceable local choice. We cannot

have footpaths along our roads or sidewalks in our village areas. We are not allowed to use infrastructure works funds for many things although we pay equally into the pot. Community planning is decided by unelected outsiders and emplaced on us by elected compliant non-residents. It’s just the way the system is set up. Area F did a feasibility study in 1994-96 which established feasibility and the public sentiment (3 hearings) was overwhelmingly “show us the numbers”. The next step was stone-walled by the Province until cancelled in 2003 in compliance with preferences of outside interests. Someone out there does not want our residents running our community. Of particular interest is the Metchosin District because it more closely resembles Area F in service functions and social background than any other municipality. Metchosin reports no staff salaries over $75K per year. The RDN (2012) lists 42. In Metchosin advisory committees make most of the local decisions. The RDN abolished local Advisory Planning Committees about 12 years ago. At the moment an application to start a feasibility study, has been made( Feb 2012) to the Community Structure Office in Victoria. We have to await a decision, which I am told might take quite some time.

District Municipality for Arrowsmith? With a population over 7500, Arrowsmith ( Area F of the RDN) is one of the largest communities in BC without self-rule. BC has about 170 municipal communities and 60% of these have populations smaller than us. 27% of the population of BC lives outside municipal areas. Municipal does not mean a town or a city, it only refers to the type of local governance. A rural municipality (based on density) is called a District. We would be a District. The process of becoming a District Municipality is called “restructure“. The first step is to do a feasibility study, and if feasible, then that is followed by a detailed financial analysis which defines costs and options; and then the residents choose by referendum. These are managed through the Provincial office of Community Structure. Self-rule brings local decision-making and changes to tax formulations. Unlike Electoral Areas, Municipal areas are able to adjust mill rates on commercial/industrial lands. (The trend is to reduce them in reflection of the employment contribution). I am not aware of any community that was willing to abandon selfrule and go back to regional administration, although towns at resource sites tend to disappear when a sole employer shuts down. As an Electoral Area Director, a number of issues have come to

Equipment is supplied, or participants can bring their own, for an evening of fun and fast-paced play. Mike Bauche, the newest member of the Arrowsmith Recreation Team, is looking forward to facilitating the games and sports and floor hockey programs. Co-ed Basketball, for ages 16+, is also a new dropin program offered on Tuesday nights, 7:00-9:00pm, October 15-December 3. A volunteer community facilitator will welcome participants to an evening of friendly hoops competition. For further information on any of the above youth programs or other Arrowsmith events and programs, please visit arrowsmithcalendar.com or contact Kim Longmuir at 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net.

It’s Happening for Youth in Arrowsmith Youth in Arrowsmith have the opportunity to be very active this fall. The Arrowsmith Recreation Team (ART) is offering three free youth drop-in programs in the 6000 sq. ft. gym in the Activity Building on the Coombs Fairgrounds. The successful Youth Drop-in Games and Sports program is back for its fourth season. This program is offered for youth, ages 11-18, on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00pm, October 9th-November 27th. Youth are welcome to come out and enjoy gym games, board games, table tennis, air hockey, “hang” out with their friends and make new friends. Floor hockey is a new drop-in program offered for guys and girls, ages 16+, and runs from 8:15 to 9:30pm on Wednesday nights, October 9th-November 27th.

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Arrowsmith Events Oct-Dec. 2013 NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE

Support our Wildlife Adoption Program

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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington 250-248-8534

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October 2013

Dads’ Night Out (Ages 0-6) - Tuesdays: October 15th 6:30-7:30pm at French Creek Community School. Dads and Grandpas are invited to come out with their children to enjoy a FREE evening of gym play. Information: BLT 250-9478252 or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net Coombs Country Opera - Friday: October 18th 7:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Good old time Western music, the third Friday of every month, September through May. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. Information at 250-752-3998. Errington Hall Presents Luthier Show and an Evening Concert with Van Django - Saturday: October 19th, Luthier show 10:00am-3:00pm FREE admission. Selection of fine hand crafted guitars and other musical instruments on display by their creators. Van Django in concert at 8:00pm Doors open at 7:30pm. www.vandjango.com Tickets available at Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum. Adults $20.00 Children under 12 $5.00 Children under 5 free. Information: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale Sunday: October 20th 8:30-11:30am (Third Sunday of the month January-November) Hearty breakfast $6.00 per person. Members ($2.00 annual fee) and invited guests. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca Bradley Centre Luncheon - Friday: October 25th 12:00pm $6.00 per person (The last Friday of the month January-November) Enjoy home made soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee or tea. Members ($2.00 annual fee) and invited guests. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca Bradley Centre Dance - Friday: October 25th 7:30-10:30pm Admission $10.00 at the door. Come out and enjoy an evening of listening and dancing to the popular “Dan Hughes Band”. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS IN ARROWSMITH Tiger Lily Farm’s Pumpkin Patch - October 12th31st The Pumpkin Patch is open everyday from 10:00am4:00pm.Visit the barnyard and ride the hay wagon to the Pumpkin Patch to pick a pumpkin off the vine. Information: 250-248-2408 or www.tigerlilyfarm.ca Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hallowe’en Big Dance 4U with Vicious Fish - Saturday: October 26th 8:00pm12:00am Dance the night away to some classic rock and roll. Tickets: $20 at the door or Cranky Dawg Music in Parksville, The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach, Back Road Java, Coombs General Store and Cruisers Grill in Whiskey Creek. Cash bar and concession. Free overnight RV camping with your ticket. Information: Jim 250-927-2747 Errington Hall Hallowe’en Costume Dance - Saturday: October 26th 9:00pm Doors open at 8:30pm. Errington War Memorial Hall. Dance with “The Steadies” to explosively popular Top 40 sounds, mixed with rock steady and reggae influences. Tickets $20, available at Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum. Sorry no minors as liquor will be served. www. thesteadies.com Information: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Errington Hallowe’en Pumpkin Trail - Thursday: October 31st 6:00ish till 7:30pm. Pumpkin trail, bonfire, hot chocolate and fireworks at 7:45ish. Admission by donation. Information: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Meadowood Park Halloween Spectacular!! - Thursday: October 31st Starts at dusk. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks by donation, bonfire, spooky walk, goodies and dazzling fireworks. Information: www.meadowoodresidents.com Coombs The “Magic of Halloween Candy Walk” ***Please note this event will not be held in 2013.

November 2013

Grace United Church Fall Bazaar - Saturday: November 2nd 10:00am-2:00pm Refreshments, bake table, crafts, home made children’s clothes, silent auction. Information: www.coombsgraceunitedchurch.webs.com Annual Coombs Fair Fall Supper - Saturday: November 2nd in the Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Come and enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Two sittings: 4:30pm and 6:00pm. Adults $20.00 Seniors $15.00 Kids (12 and under) $10.00 at the door. All of the proceeds from this family friendly, (no smoking, no alcohol) event go towards community programs sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. Information: Janet Boley: 250- 752-9757 or www.coombsfair.ca Errington Coffee House - Saturday: November 2nd 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Errington War Memorial Hall Free admission for performers, Adults $5.00, Children under 12, $2.50 Children 5 and under, Free. Coffee, tea and desserts available to purchase. Info: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca The Soundgarden’s Jam Night - Sunday: November 3rd, 7:30-10:00pm The Soundgarden on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Drop-in $5.00 at the door. Bring your guitars, hand drums, keyboards, shakers, marimbas, spoons, voices, tubas - or any other music-making device, and just play music. Information: www.thesoundgarden.org Bradley Centre Christmas Craft Fair - Saturday: November 9th 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday: November 10th 11:00am-4:00pm Come and browse the many vendors for that special Christmas Gift of one of a kind. Information: Beth Larsen at 250-724-5674 or thelarsens@hotmail.com Coombs Country Opera - Friday: November 15th, 7:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Good old time Western music, the third Friday of every month, September through May. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. Information at 250-752-3998. Errington Hall Presents Roy Forbes in Concert - Saturday: November 16th 8:00pm Doors open 7:30pm. One of Canada’s best loved acoustic performers. www.royforbes.ca. Tickets available at Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum. Adults $20.00 Children under 12 $5.00 Children under 5 free. Info: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale - Sunday: November 17th 8:30-11:30am (Third Sunday of the month January-November) Hearty breakfast $6.00 per person. Members ($2.00 annual fee) and invited guests. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca Dads’ Night Out (Ages 0-6) - Tuesdays: November 19th 6:30-7:30pm at French Creek Community School. Dads and Grandpas are invited to come out with their children to enjoy a FREE evening of gym play. Information: BLT 250-9478252 or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net Bradley Centre Luncheon - Friday: November 29th 12:00pm $6.00 per person (The last Friday of the month January-November) Enjoy home made soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee or tea. Members ($2.00 annual fee) and invited guests. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca Grace United Church’s Fall Supper and Auction - Friday: November 29th 6:00pm in the Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds Adults $18.00 Children 12 and under $15.00 with consideration to families with two or more children. This is a fundraising event for the church. Information: www.coombsgraceunitedchurch.webs.com Bradley Centre Dance - Friday: November 29th 7:3010:30pm Admission $10.00 at the door. Come out and enjoy an evening of listening and dancing to the popular “Dan Hughes Band”. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca Morning Glory School Christmas Faire - Saturday: November 30th 10:00am-3:00pm Family crafts and activities, wholesome food cafe, silent auction, vendors

ARROWSMITH AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION Join us for a traditional Harvest Dinner!

Prairie Fowl Supper Saturday, November 2

Tickets at the door. For more info Call 752-9757or 752-9935 This is a non-smoking, no alcohol event. Proceeds go to community programs sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. Supported by the Province of British Columbia.

Served in two seatings: 4:30pm & 6pm Turkey, stuffing & all the trimmings, homemade pie, coffee & tea! Adults: $20 ~ Seniors (65+): $15 ~ Kids (5 to 12): $10

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with unique gifts; many items handcrafted. 861 Hilliers Rd off Hwy 4 just minutes from Qualicum Beach Information: Sandi: 250-752-2722 or mgs@shawcable.com www.morninggloryschool.ca Coombs Rodeo Grounds Big Dance 4U with The Elderly Brothers - Saturday: November 30th 8:00pm-12:00am Formerly Rocket 88, enjoy a great evening of dancing. Tickets: $20 at the door or Cranky Dawg Music in Parksville, The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach, Back Road Java on Hwy 4, Coombs General Store and Cruisers Grill in Whiskey Creek. Cash bar and concession. Free overnight RV camping with your ticket. Information: Jim 250-927-2747. Errington Hall Presents The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer in Concert - Saturday: November 30th 8:00pm Doors open 7:30pm – Raw and primal blues, continuing in the tradition of a ‘decades-deep blues style’. HYPERLINK “http://www.harpoonistaxemurderer.com/”www.harpoonistaxemurderer.com/ Tickets available at Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum. Adults $20.00 Children under 12 $5.00 Children under 5 free. Info: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

December 2013

The Soundgarden’s Jam Night - Sunday: December 1st, 7:30-10:00pm The Soundgarden on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Drop-in $5.00 at the door. Bring your guitars, hand drums, keyboards, shakers, marimbas, spoons, voices, tubas - or any other music-making device, and just play music. Information: www.thesoundgarden.org Errington Hall Presents in Concert John Reischman and the Jaybirds - Friday: December 6th 8:00pm Doors open 7:30pm Original songs and bluegrass power. HYPERLINK “http://www.thejaybirds.com” www.thejaybirds. com Tickets available at Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum. Adults $20.00 Children under 12 $5.00 Children under 5 free. Coffee and treats available. Info: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Coombs Country Christmas Craft Fair - Saturday: December 7th 10:00am-3:00pm Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds (Ford Road behind the Coombs General Store) Admission and parking is free. Volunteers from the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association will be running a concession and selling home-baked goodies. Information: www.coombsfair.ca Errington Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - Saturday: December 7th 10:00am-3:00pm Free Admission. A great selection of the finest local crafts. Lunch and refreshments available. Information: www.erringtonhall.ca Errington Coffee House - Saturday: December 7th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Errington War Memorial Hall Free admission for performers, Adults $5.00, Children under 12, $2.50 Children 5 and under, Free. Coffee, tea and desserts available to purchase. Coombs Country Opera - Friday: December 20th 7:00pm at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Good old time Western music, the third Friday of every month, September through May. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. Information at 250-752-3998. Bradley Centre Dance - Friday: December 20th (Please note that in January, the Friday night dances return to the last Friday of the month) 7:30-10:30pm Admission $10.00 at the door. Come out and enjoy an evening of listening and dancing to the popular “Dan Hughes Band”. Information: 250-248-2336 or bradleycentre@shaw.ca Errington Hall Christmas Concert - Saturday: December 21st 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm. Carols, skits and entertainment for the entire family. Admission by donation. Coffee and seasonal treats available. Information: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

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Grace United Church’s Christmas Carol Service - Monday: December 23rd 7:00pm Information: www. coombsgraceunitedchurch.webs.com Tiger Lily Farms Christmas in the Country - December 20th-24th. Come and enjoy some quality family time on the farm. Enjoy hot chocolate, make a door swag to take home, have a pony drawn wagon ride and visit Santa Claus. Information: 250- 248-2408 or www.tigerlilyfarm.ca Coombs Rodeo Grounds News Year Eve Dinner and Dance Featuring The Maloomba Boogie Band - Tuesday: December 31st 9:00pm-1:00am Stay tuned for further details. Info: Jim 250-927-2747 arrowsmithcalendar.com

EXCITING ARROWSMITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre - Open daily March 9th - December 19th, 2013 9:00am –5:00pm. Gate closes at 4:30pm. This is truly a “Wildlife Experience for the Whole Family” Tickets: Adults $8.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 Children under 3 free (Does not include taxes) Located at 1240 Leffler Road, Errington, BC V0R 1V0 Contact: 250248-8534 www.niwra.org Errington War Memorial Hall - While best known for musical performances, the hall is also home to many ongoing programs, Aerobics, Spanish Lessons, Painting and Drawing for Kids, Yoga and Every Voice Choir. Find the hall at 1390 Errington Road. Info: www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre (Home of the Mid-Island Pensioners and Hobbyists Association) - In addition to the monthly dances, pancake breakfasts and lunches, numerous programs are happening in the Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road (Corner of Shearme Road and the Alberni Highway). Programs include “Silver Foxes Fitness”, Spinners, Zumba, Carpet Bowling, and many more. Information: bradleycentre@shaw.ca or arrowsmithcalendar.com Coombs World Parrot Refuge – Open daily 10:00am4:00pm except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Adults $14.00 Seniors and Youth 13-17 $12.00 Children 6-12 $10.00 5 and under free (Tax not included) Located at 2116 Alberni Highway Information: www.worldparrotrefuge.org Coombs Museum (Adjacent to the Coombs General Store) - Open Fridays-Mondays 12:00-4:00pm October 1st – December 15th. Historical memorabilia, including family histories, photographs and models. Open also by request: Information: Sharon 250-248-6655 Coombs Fairgrounds - There is always something going on at the fairgrounds. Events and programs fill the Activity Building, the Arrowsmith Hall and The Soundgarden, every day. Be sure to check out Seniors’ Badminton, Boot camp, Youth Programs, Floor Curling, Gymnastics and many more. Located at 1014 Ford Road, behind the Coombs General Store. Information: www.coombsfair. ca www.thesoundgarden.org or arrowsmithcalendar.com Coombs Discovery Centre Munchkinland (Ages 0-6) - Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am-12:00pm September 17th-December 19th Located in the portable at French Creek Community School. A safe and fun place where children and families learn and grow together through creative, language-enriched purposeful play. Information: BLT 250-947-8252 or Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net Coombs Rodeo Grounds - In addition to the monthly Coombs Country Opera and Big Dance 4U watch for other upcoming fall events in the PQ News and arrowsmithcalendar.com. You will find the rodeo grounds at 2601 Alberni Highway. Information: Jim 250-927-2747

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#1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Ph. (250) 752-2466 Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622 nancybolch@shaw.ca 113 W. 2nd Ave

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11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD

$91,500

994 RILEY ROAD

$159,500

1731 MIAMA COURT

$227,900

411-650 BERWICK N. ROAD

$229,500

SO • Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard • Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets • 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes • Located in a lovely park where you are allowed to have pets & children

606-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$259,900

• Added bonus is an off property storage shed for all your storage needs

• Unique concept in retirement living as a member of a vibrant community • Independent lifestyle. security features include staffing for 24 hour emergency • Fire sprinklers in all suites, enter phone system, private mail boxes • Unit has 1 bedroom, large kitchen, dining area, living rm w/ electric fireplace • Deck overlooking a pond. You are not just buying a home but a lifestyle

170 BAY ROAD

1308 LEEWARD WAY

• Lovely remodelled 2 bedroom mobile home with addition on its own land

• Immaculate home w/ gas fireplace

• Features a large living rm w/woodstove, bright kitchen, new laminate

• Vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, laminate flooring & large windows

• Within walking distance to schools, Wembly Mall & Oceanside Place Arena • Why pay rent anymore when you can own your own home & start building equity

2285 MORELLO ROAD

$269,900

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• 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

$269,900

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• Own your own condo in this lovely waterfront complex. Full ownership. • Revel in luxury & enjoy resort-style living year round • 9-ft ceilings, wood flooring, s/s appliances, granite counter tops, gas fireplace • Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room & workout gym

670 CHELSEA PLACE

$359,000

• 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

229 HIGSON CRESCENT

$359,900

• 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

#5-4320 GARROD ROAD

$369,000

• Immaculate rancher situated within the Eaglecrest Golf Course • Home is light & bright throughout & has a very nice floor plan • Jacuzzi in the master ensuite, patio pre wired for hot tub • Insulated double garage door, easy care landscaping w/ sprinkler system • A short walk to a sandy beach, 5 minute drive to downtown Qualicum

583 HOLLYWOOD RD

$369,900

• Solidly built custom home has 1860 sq. ft. on the main level, and a 450 sq. ft. room up • Walk-out partially finished insulated basement, 12’ x 12’ sundeck • Hardwood flooring in the den, living rm, dining rm, eating area, family rm, hall • Hardwood in master bdrm & bdrm, there are two gas fireplaces • Newer roof,new vinyl windows, 22 K gold & crystal light fixtures, • Furnace w/heat pump, BI vacuum,sauna, insulated garage & an oil change pit

• Almost Oceanfront! Two minute walk to the sandy beach • New metal roof, 4 bdrms, large living rm w/gas fireplace • Kitchen w/wood cabinetry & center island w/breakfast bar • French doors lead to a sunroom with a great ocean view • Completely fenced, landscaped yard w/double iron gates at front

• Well built 3 bedroom home in the waterfront development of “Seascape” • 2700 sqft home offers 2000 sqft of finished space + 700 sqft to finish • Open concept design w/vaulted ceiling, is filled with natural light • Slate floors in bathrm, hardwood & heat pump for efficient heating/cooling • Spacious w/huge 75 inch by 38 inch granite island & large walk in pantry

Lovely 1700 sqft Qualicum Beach home in the Evergreens Open lvg rm that features a dramatic vaulted ceiling & large windows Bright kitchen w/skylight features lots of cabinets, family rm has a gas fp Lovely, in-ground swimming pool in the private, fenced backyard w/huge patio • Master bedrm adjoined by a luxurious ensuite w/soaker tub & separate shower • Its many updates include appliances, paint, vinyl windows, heat pump, etc

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896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

1490 SUNRISE DRIVE

3029 RAYMUR PLACE

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$414,900

$489,000

• Wow Ocean views! plus NEW 3 bedroom suite, Mortgage helper

• Bonus-lower one bdrm suite with laundry hookup

• Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher • Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc • South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking • There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings • Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage

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1387 WARD ROAD

6079 ISLAND HIGHWAY

• 1725 sq. ft rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course • White kitchen w/loads of cabinetry, living rm w/bay window • Family rm w/gas fireplace & brick hearth, eating area, 3 bedrms • Off family room is 21’ x 14’ private, sunny, partially covered patio • Yard is a gardeners dream, fully fenced & artfully landscaped

• Immaculate 3200 sq ft 2 storey ocean view home

1583 MCKIBBEN ROAD

$499,000

$487,000

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• Bright kitchen, formal dining & living room, 3bdrms • Garage with 220 power, heat pump, security system • Huge deck overlooking Eaglecrest Golf Course

$599,000

$619,500

• Over 3000 sq. ft. 5-6 bedrooms. B+B potential, share w/family or friends • Well built (2002) home on .50 acre landscaped lot • In ground irrigation, lots of RV or boat parking • So much to offer with versatility and value

$699,000

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

• OCEAN FRONT AT ITS BEST ! Panoramic ocean view • High quality construction(2006) excellent condition • Clear views over Georgia Strait, Denman and Hornby Islands • Over 2000 sq. ft. of elegance and relaxation • Full furniture package available • Best value in waterfront, period

• 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

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RARE OPPORTUNITY HERE! UNIQUE PROPERTY! Over .50 acres of ocean front , commercial zoning Classic 3 bedroom home with basement in great condition 1000 sq. ft shop and garage Live, build a business or just relax and enjoy the spectacular waterfront setting • Many opportunities with this beautiful property w/fantastic location

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1647 Abbey Road $347,500

1765 Cameron Crescent $258,900

• 1566 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • .355 acre fenced yard • Gated community

• 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

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

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1759 Martini $289,000

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Westwood Road, Nanaimo $898,000.00

MLS # 344855

1775 Cameron Crescent $244,900

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL • 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure

• 6.65 Ac • 4,800 Sq ft log home • Guest cottage

• .27 Acres fenced & landscaped • 2 bedroom, 2 bath home • SHOP 30’X36’ with 2 pc bath

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1695 Nahmint Road $468,000

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

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property MLS # 337254

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

MLS # 308194

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101 - 897 WEST ISLAND HIGHWAY, PARKSVILLE

1306 BOULTBEE DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

$319,900

• Spacious 3 bedroom rancher • Private, landscaped yard with garden areas • Minutes to shops, marina & golf

200 FIREDANCE LANE, NORTH QUALICUM BEACH

$769,900

• Ocean view custom built rancher • Landscaped grounds with patio, privacy • Triple garage with over height RV Bay

1305 GILLEY CRESCENT, PARKSVILLE

$359,000

• Spacious, bright, 3 bedroom rancher • Level, fenced, landscaped private yard • RV parking, great location

817 MARINER WAY, PARKSVILLE

$849,000

• Spacious, walk on waterfront rancher • 3 bedroom plus den and guest suite • Enclosed pool, miles of beach to enjoy

250.248.1071

2590 PALMER ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH

$799,900

• Private, tranquil escape acreage • 4000 sq.ft. home, workshop barn, outbuildings • 10 plus acres, fenced, ponds, gardens, 2nd home site 3090 RINVOLD ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH

$347,000

• Flexible commercial zoning • Comfortable home, workshop • Additional residential opportunity

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#307B – 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

$49,000

• 3rd floor ocean view unit ¼ share • Located on Parksville’s sandy beach • Pool & weight room amenities

2740 MARSHLAND ROAD, QUALICUM NORTH

$599,900

• Superb privacy on 33 acres • Lovely ranch style home only 3 years old • Great area for outdoor activities

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$279,900

Dale Rumming

• 2002 Park Model in great condition with lots of upgrades. • FABULOUS WATERFRONT SITE with sunset, ocean, mountain, and estuary views to enjoy. • Great sunroom with panoramic view, and lovely patio furniture included. • 2094 expiry on Membership is a bonus for you and your family. • You have to check this one out, it is one of a kind

$179,000

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141 e. JeNseN ave

• Commercial/residential, zoned C3 • Almost 1800 sq. ft. rancher on crawlspace • Great downtown location, lane access, garage • Would make a great professional practice

$339,000

kevin clayton

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18-1050 BoWlBy

$59,900

Dale Rumming

871 MiDDlegate RoaD, paRksville Two homes on 5 acres 2186 sq ft 3 bedroom rancher 1275 sq ft 2 bedroom chalet Great horse property

$619,900

SOLD • 2 bed, 1 bath • 1991 modular, separate dining area • Low maintenance yard, extremely well kept, fast possession possible

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Tom Dodds

294 CRabappLe CResCeNT 2,149 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths Oak flooring, vaulted ceilings Master fireplace, walk in closet Open kitchen with 7 ft bar-top

$459,000

1052 sabINe Road

aaron Nicklen

Ian Mackay

2996 DolphiN DRive

• 3 bedroom cottage, nice oceanviews • Crawlspace, vaulted ceilings, woodstove • Across from beach access, near marina & golf

$270,000

9-1050 BoWlBy RoaD

• 2 bed, 2 bath • Landmark 2008 modular • Lots of extras, clean and tidy

Dale Rumming

17-310 pyM st, paRksville • Nicely updated Chelsea Court patio home • Immaculately maintained grounds • Central to shopping and all services

$230,000

gary Neufeld

120D-1155 ResoRt DRive, tigh Na MaRa • Stunning views and easy beach access • Sleeps 4 - one bedroom plus Murphy wall-bed • 100% ownership with high rental demand

$136,900

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0.31 of an acre lot in French Creek Great building lot, fully serviced Mobiles allowed, no GST Bring your ideas!

$149,900

675 loWRy’s plaCe

• Exquisite home • 3 bedrooms, large family room • Extreme privacy, low maintenance • Close to golf, recreation, shopping

Ian Mackay $369,000

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Dale Rumming

2568 aNdoveR Road

3 bedrooms plus den Hardwood floors, gas fireplace Fully fenced level yard Close to golf, rec center & ocean

$549,800

aaron Nicklen

852 edgewaRe aveNue

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488 teMple st, paRksville

• New 1606 sq.ft rancher • Gourmet kitchen • Luxurious master ensuite • Quality finishing throughout

$439,900

John Barnum

$625,000

kevin clayton

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Ian Mackay

2004 built, 2 bed/2 bath patio home on crawl New Laminate floors, custom sun-tunnels Natural gas heat and fireplace, double garage Wheel chair friendly entrance and oversize rear deck

$269,900

John Milroy

511 YaMbuRY Road

Choice Eaglecrest building lot Level lot, plans are available 0.67 of an acre, 5 mins. to sandy beach Close to amenities and shopping

$279,000

• 1200sf 1 bdrm ADDN’L LIVING ACCOMMODATION • Plus 1100sf W-sHOP - loft & wshrm

$848,000

Jill Tuggle

gIovaNNI’s RIsToRaNTe

High Volume/High Returns Dining Room and Lounge Annual growth 20% plus Great location and lease terms

$449,900

Ian Mackay

Louise Roy

1373 gaBRiola - CRaig Bay • 2780 s.f. looking over green space, ocean glimpses • Maple cabinets, flooring, s/s appliances • 2-3 guest rooms plus rec room down asking

4055 islaND highWay W.

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$459,000

• 4.71 OCEANVIEW acres with private high-bank trail access to 130 ‘worth-it’ feet of lovely PRIVATE BEACH

2993 higgiNsoN • 100’ x 210’ walk on waterfront lot • Western exposure, sensational sunsets • Level, cul de sac, a rare find indeed

Jill Tuggle

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

$324,900

SOLD 1381 Lee Road

kevin clayton

27-631 BleNkiN ave, paRksville • • • •

SOLD

Jim/Margo hoffman $92,900

2,084 sqft. rancher, 4 beds, 3 baths New kitchen reno’s, ledgestone fireplace Private fenced yard, detached hobby shop Close to Rathtrevor Beach and amenities

$389,000

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Carole Fulton

$1,850 peR MoNth • Beautiful furnished Parksville Beach waterfront location • Bright open floor plan with large deck and beach access • Available until June 2014 Coast Realty group (parksville) ltd. property Management

1670 NahMiNt

• Almost 3 acres of privacy & trees • Older 3 bed/2 bath mobile/poured slab • septic approx 6 yrs old, underground wiring

$199,900

Dale Rumming

Check our listings on CoastRealty.com

13-1401 pRiCe RoaD

1940 MoRello

• 55+ Island Park Estate • Natural gas 3 sided fireplace • Extremely private, with lots of decks • Well run park, low pad fees

• Over 2600 sq.ft. 3 bed/3 bath home • 2.47 acres, fenced yard • Updated and freshly painted • Oversize dble garage, detached shop

$94,900

$649,900

Dale Rumming

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Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC Phase 4 & 5 under construction • Larger floor plans now available

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Beautifully finished single level patio homes. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den. Oversized 2 car garage. 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.

• Great family home with suite perfect for extended family

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• Close to marina and beach access • Located in a fantastic community

651 Sanderson Road, Parksville• $1,525,000

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• 1.95 acres of spectacular one of a kind waterfront • Live in the cute 1 bdrm cottage while you build your dream home • This private, tranquil mini estate is close to shopping & all amenities

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educe your carbon footprint with walkability and certified Built Green energy efficient homes. Enjoy the benefits and savings of living downtown in our contemporary award winning design. Find what plan is right for you. Patio Home 1,465 sf, Loft Home 1,435 sf and Town Home 1,835 sf. Priced from $349,000. Strata fees only $119.

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ImmaCULaTe CraIG Bay HOme $465,000

1413 Sidney Place

OCEANSIDE REAL ESTATE SEMINAR 6:30PM,WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23 AT

TIGH-NA-MARA SEASIDE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE • Immaculate 3041 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Craig Bay Home • Gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinets and granite counters • Family room has 11 ft ceilings, large transom windows, a gas fire place with built-in Maple cabinets • Large sunny balcony and private patio and yard • Enjoy the lifestyle of living in a seaside community

DOMINION LENDING CENTRES OCEANSIDE

PRESENTER: LISA OLEKSIUK

Graeme Hardy 250-951-4945

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

graemehardy@shaw.ca http://graemehardy.point2agent.com

Natalie Nobert

OHS & MCLANE

PRESENTERS: MELISSA MACNEILL & MICHAEL REEVES

250-954-7088 MASTER SALES AWARD

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LIFETIME MEMBER

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1335 Lanyon Drive, French Creek $299,000

419 - 1600 Stroulger Road, Nanoose Bay $429,000

ARROWSMITH MOVING & STORAGE

PRESENTER: MIKE OLEKSIUK

25 YEARS SERVICE

Wonderful property for gardeners, kids, pets & parking your RV. This bright and cheerful 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher has an open plan that you will notice as soon as you enter the front door. Offering a new roof, 2 skylights, gas fireplace in the living room, covered patio off the back dining area, and the location is quiet and peaceful. This is a delightful home that must be seen.

Walk on waterfront! This spectacular waterfront patio home has the most amazing views from almost every room! The heated sunroom offers beautiful views toward the ocean with an abundance of sunshine all day long. The rooms are all very spacious inside and the master bedroom offers a deluxe ensuite bathroom with jetted tub and triple sided mirrors around the double sink area. The second bedroom and bathroom also has a mini kitchen so it can be locked off as a separate suite.

750 Bradbury Avenue, Parksville $319,000

319 Bernard Avenue, Parksville $249,000

Fabulous location close to schools and shopping, this 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher has so much to offer. The formal living room has vaulted cedar ceilings giving you that warmth, with an added feature of the brick surround wood fireplace. The kitchen has a large island and is adjacent to the eating nook and cozy family room with a wood stove for extra heating. The master bedroom is large enough for the grand bedroom suite and has a deluxe ensuite with double sinks, large soaker tub, and heated slate floors. The yard is fully fenced with nice southern exposure.

Cute and cozy character home right in the heart of town. This 2 bedroom home has laminate and tile flooring throughout, woodstove in the living room and the patio doors from the eating nook takes you out to a large sundeck. Private fully fenced .23 acre property which is well treed and feels like you are out in the country. The detached 432 square foot workshop with woodstove could also be used as an extra bonus room or possibly for your home-based business.

STEVENS & COMPANY

PRESENTER: LISA HOLMGREN Learn the current real estate market, finance tips and new rules, moving strategies and the legal process. WHO WILL BENEFIT: MOVE UP/DOWN BUYERS & SELLERS • RETIREES LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE • FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS

Space is limited! Please call 250-752-7653 to register

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856 Terrien Way, Parksville

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1417 sTone lake Drive, nanoose Bay

• San Pareil 4 bed, 3 bath home with fully finished 1 bedroom in-law suite • Wonderful private almost ½ acre with gardens & mature trees • Recent upgrades include newer roof, siding & deck, heat pump & new window, frames & carpet • 5 minute walk to the Englishman River Estuary, Rathtrevor Park, trails & the beach

$399,900

3271 BlueBack Drive, nanoose Bay

• Ocean view recreational cottage, engineered for a second storey • Numerous recent upgrades including hardwood flooring, stove, window screens • Private decks with exceptional views • Minutes from Schooner Cove Marina, the future “Marine Village”

$400,000

3940 islanD W. HWy., Qualicum BeacH

• .74 ac., 3 bed/2 bath home & detached workshop, short distance to the amen. of Q.B. • Light & bright modular home w/vaulted ceilings & skylights, has been extended & reno in 2009 w/new roof in 2011 • Det. workshop incl. single garage & office area w/sep. hydro supply & ideal for a home based business area • The large car park & RV area has full service hook ups, add’l storage, garden sheds & green house

$275,000

• Gorgeous 4 yr. old West Coast Craftsman style home, on ½ acre, in Madrona Heights • Heat pump, triple garage, fully fenced back garden with pasture & distant treed hillside views • Great room concept with hardwood flooring, stone surround fireplace, large picture windows • Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, eating island, high end finishes & fab floor-plan

$615,000

727 neWcasTle avenue, Parksville

• Recently updated 3 bed/2 bath rancher with family room off fabulous kitchen w/eating bar & nook • Extensively upgraded: R48 insulation, new roof, custom kitchen, oak hardwood flooring • New millwork fixtures, fittings, plugs, thermostats, faucets & more, feels like a new house • Nicely landscaped, privacy fence front & back, RV parking, close to beaches, walking trails & all amen. of Parksville

309,000

880 lakes BlvD., Parksville

• 1800+ sq. ft. upgraded townhome with skylights, floor to ceiling windows with views of Morningstar’s 12th green & pond • Kitchen with skylight, central eating island, granite countertops, double granite sink, walk-in pantry • 2-sided gas fireplace, vaulted living room, dining room, family room with hardwood floors • Bedrooms upgraded with carpeting, upgraded bathrooms with tiled showers & new fixtures

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

$319,900

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Totally Renovated!

TOTALLY RENOVATED! This 1,886 sqft 4 bed 2 bath home has a fully self contained in-law suite, 2 brand new Kitchens w/granite counter tops, SS appliance package, washer/dryer, laminate flooring through out, all electrical and plumbing fixtures, paint, trim, doors, hardware, window coverings, garage door, huge fully fenced back yard, completely landscaped, newer roof and thermal pane windows, tons of parking with private entrance around the back and so much more! This home is the last home on the no through road. Most completely renovated home in it’s price range in all of Parksville, once you see it you will agree!

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CRAIG BAY STAND-ALONE

SAN PAREIL RANCHER

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218 Evergreen Street

Private 4.66 Acreage

SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE style family home on 4.66 acres. This 3,900 sqft home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a den, family room and lots of space to have all the areas you desire. The unique fireplace is set in a central family room with Cathedral ceilings. This bright, private and spacious home is on the ocean side of Fourneau, it is a very desirable area and these acreages do not come up that often. Abundant garage area for the handyman in the family and for the gardener a wonderful area to make your own. Lots of windows and a peekaboo ocean view. This lovely home is definitely a must see. Call today for details.

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• Private & upgraded 1595 sqft 2 bed/2 bath “Saturna” model patio home

• Private 1582 sqft 3 bed + Den/ 2 bath waiting to begin its next chapter

• Bright Kitchen w/ quartz CTs, quality stainless appliances, eating nook

• Living Room w/ nat gas FP, cherry wood Kitchen w/ nook & eating bar

• Office/Den, 2 gas FPs, no carpets-solid oak hardwood/ tile throughout

• Updated cabinetry/ lino, re-done deck, BI vacuum, Beechwood flooring

• 15’ X 30’ exposed aggregate patio, treed backdrop and privacy hedging

• .29 acre, large fenced backyard ringed with trees, near trails & beach

PEACEFUL AND TRANQUIL

$429,000 IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

PARK LANE TOWNHOME EW

225 Fourneau Way, Parksville

Business Opportunity!

$359,000

ERRINGTON HOME ON 1/2 ACRE

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Stewart’s on Harrison Cafe! This thriving Cafe is located in the heart of Parksville. The award winning Chef has built this business from the ground up and his Cafe has a wonderful reputation. The sale includes: Business, a full list of Equipment and Inventory. The building is 1,800 sq.ft with fabulous exposure and easy parking and a very consistent and loyal clientele. At this price it is priced to sell so if you want one of the better turn key businesses around call today for details.

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#1-147 Harrison Ave (Stewart’s on Harrison)

• Roomy 1710 sqft 2 bedroom bi-level end unit in downtown Parksville

• Cozy 1390 2 bed/1 bath cottage style home full of warmth & charm

• Family Room, propane FP, 2 spacious Beds each with en-suite bath

• Open & spacious, new kitchen, warm wood floors, rebuilt sunroom

• Replaced flooring, jetted soaker tub, private deck, kitchen with nook

• Woodstove, numerous skylights, rebuilt deck, patio, tranquil gazebo

• Lots of storage, main level patio area, secured & gated 55+ complex

• .53 acre, veggie beds, herb garden, berries, 5 minutes to Parksville

BRIGHT & CLEAN

$219,000

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care for? We are hosting a free information seminar on May 14th @ 1:00 at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to Parksville Qualicumseminar Beach Realty care for? We are hosting free information on May 14th @ 1:00 at the discuss everything from possible home choices (such as Hawthorne Place,aEmerald Independently Owned & Operated Estates & The Gardens), Smart Moves who specialize in seniors relocation to an acParksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many countant to discuss tax deferment. Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing options in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of housing choices available and avoid making any decision as itavailable may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, show you some choices and let youpatio home or condo, independent seniors living or downsizing toofathe smaller home, know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to Unlicensed help you ex(Seniors Real Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager of Royal Lepage Parksville/Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries be served so and that there will be can a plore yourwilloptions you make an informed decision when determining draw for a gift certificate. your next step. There beasaseatvariety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca to will confirm ing is limited. discuss everything from possible home choices N T(such as Hawthorne Place, Emerald

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104-440 Schley Place, Qualicum • Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor end unit at Parkwood

$199,000

• No age limit, pet allowed • Well managed and maintained complex

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407-255 Hirst Avenue, Parksville $161,500 • Central Parksville location • Recently completed renovated • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

#15-3920 Island Highway, Qualicum Beach

• 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

• Professionally updated, new kitchen and bath, flooring and windows • Forced air furnace recently replaced, 10x8 detached workshop • No age restriction and small pet allowed with permission

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3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000

739 Ermineskin Avenue, Parksville $415,000 • 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom 2000 sq.ft. home • Spectacular Mount Arrowsmith views & R.V. parking • Close to schools & workshop in house

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

$77,900

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FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $159,900

QUALICUM BAY $85,900

EAGLECREST RANCHER $416,900

EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE $339,900

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Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath, spacious kitchen and large pantry • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop, energy efficient wood stove • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped MLS# 357004

OCEAN VIEW $439,900

• 1315 sq.ft, 2 bed + den/ 2 bath • 55+ very quiet park • 14 X12 wired shed/ very large yard • 2 blocks from ocean/ Qualicum Bay MLS# 359682

FORECLOSURE $234,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

AVORADO RESORT $46,900

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• 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1905 sq. ft. rancher • Recent fully renovated kitchen • Crown moldings, hardwood floors • South facing covered patio, 2 separate patios

• 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath • Backs onto Eaglecrest Golf Course • Double car garage, short stroll to ocean

MLS# 359104

MLS# 353175

NEW LISTING $289,900

CUTE & COZY $214,900

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• 2480 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 3 bath • Fully fenced 1.5 acres • Heat pump, RV parking • 2 27’ long attached garages

• 1410 sq. ft. rancher on .17 acre

• Fully serviced RV lot

• 3 bed/2 bath w/ hardwood floors

• Use of waterfront clubhouse

• Hardiplank siding, vinyl windows, newer roof

• Short stroll to the beach

MLS# 354529

MLS# 357014

WALK ON WATERFRONT $399,900

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $214,900

MLS# 359863

BUILDING LOT $69,900

• 1238 sq.ft. 2 bed & den/w bath • Hardwood floors, 6 ft crawlspace • Bright, sunny end unit, extra windows • Double garage, 12x12 deck

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2 bedroom 1 bathroom Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, .41 acres w/ mountain views Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove MLS# 350701

MLS# 362664

QUALICUM BAY $19,900

PARKSVILLE CONDO $169,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC • 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 354536

Independently Owned & Operated

2012

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• 1344 sq.ft., 3 bed / 2 bath • .47 acre adjacent to marina • Deep Bay waterfront property MLS# 354144

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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 MLS# 361710

• 2002 Hornet trailer with one slide • Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort • Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room • Steps to the ocean

MLS# 353040

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1100 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 1 bath 2 sundecks/ wood burning fireplace No age or rental restrictions Top floor condo with 2 skylites MLS# 361647

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314 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC V9P 2H1

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$364,000

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$275,000

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Kari Searle, Royal LePage

1094 Dobler Rd., Errington

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$359,000

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1417 Stonelake Dr., Nanoose Bay

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$615,000

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2-4 pm

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880 Lakes Blvd. Parksville

$319,900

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$146,900

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2-4 pm

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3560 Harris Cres., Whiskey Creek

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price

220 McVickers St., Parksville- Stone’s Throw

3030 Pearce Place, North Qualicum

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Qualicum Beach

500 Corfield St., Parksville

T10

from $379,900

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Hosted by freelance editor, newspaper journalist and editor from Salt Spring Professional freelance book editor Cheryl Cohen is bringing her popular Editing Workshop ... for writers too to the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville on October 26. The early bird deadline to register has been extended to Oct. 16, because the MAC was shut for renovations throughout September. Cohen has been a freelance book editor for 16 years, and has worked on many high-profile works of fiction and non-fiction for Toronto and West Coast publishers. Before that, she was a newspaper journalist for two decades, her positions included books editor and news editor of The Globe and Mail. Workshop topics include substantive editing, copy editing and proofreading; the editor–writer relationship; tools and resources; how to become a professional editor or a good self-editor; why the future of editing looks bright; and some “hands-on” fun with editing. The October 26 workshop takes place from 10

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