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James Lunney says riding boundary changes were at the base of his decision CHRIS BUSH Nanaimo News-Bulletin

After 13 years as Nanaimo-Alberni Conservative MP, James Lunney has decided to call it a day. Lunney announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2015 during a press conference held at his constituency office in north Nanaimo Friday morning. He said he based his decision on one made by the B.C. Boundary Commission to split the Nanaimo-Alberni riding, based on population growth, prior to the next federal election. “It will take the 50,000 people from Lantzville — right next door to us here — and north Nanaimo and append it to south Nanaimo and Ladysmith and it’ll peel the north side of the riding and the west side and attach it to Courtenay,” Lunney said. He said the shift means it will force him to divert his attention away from a constituency base he has served since he was first elected in 2000, so he is better off to complete his mandate for the remainder of his term by continuing to focus on the constituents currently within the Nanaimo-Alberni riding and leave the door open for others to seek election in the reconfigured ridings. Lunney denied that he is stepping aside because of recent criticisms and controversies surrounding the Harper government and the Senate. “I’d have to say that we’ve waded through a lot,” Lunney said. “It’s a challenging time to govern in any capacity. People are restive. The world is unstable. The economy’s unstable and I think that makes people unsettled in a lot of different ways.” See MORE TIME, page A6

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WORLD SIGHT DAY CHALLENGE: Vision Arts Eye Care in Qualicum Beach has joined a global campaign to bring eye exams and glasses to countries with little or no access to them. In conjunction with World Sight Day, which was last week, Vision Arts will be fundraising throughout the month of October for the charity Optometry Giving Sight, established to address the needs of more than 600 million men women and children around the world who are blind or vision impaired due to lack of eye care services. Drop by Vision Arts and make a donation this month. People can also visit the parent company’s Facebook and Twitter pages called FYidoctors and for every like or new follower they receive, $1 will be donated to The World Sight Day Challenge. Vision Arts is located at 102 - 183 West Fern Ave.

RDN DIRECTORS PUT AN END TO CURRENT PROPOSAL

Deep Bay development denied BSI has the option to submit another plan JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

A development plan that could have effectively doubled the population of Deep Bay is dead. For now. The Regional District of Nanaimo’s

board of directors voted unanimously last week to put a stop to the development application process involving Baynes Sound Investments (BSI), whose plan called for 200 single-family homes, a 292-unit RV park, retail/ commercial space and 40 hectares of park space. “They (BSI) own the land, so there’s

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stArtinG Point Area physicians helping kids Be Active Local doctors are encouraging elementary school students in Parksville Qualicum Beach to be more active and make healthy choices. It’s part of the Be Active Every Day initiative from the B.C. Medical Association. In partnership with their local elementary school, doctors across B.C. are coordinating a month-long challenge to kids: be active 60 minutes every day from October 7 – November 1. “Doctors leading students through the activity challenge means kids can learn about health, nutrition, and fitness from a medical perspective,” said a news release from the BCMA. “The goal is to make a lasting impact on children and help them turn healthy choices into healthy habits.” The BCMA says just seven per cent of school-age children are meeting the Canadian Guidelines of one hour of fitness per day. There are seven schools participating in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The physician leads (organizers) for the Be Active Program in Oceanside are Dr. Satish Desai and Dr. Catherine Edge. — NEWS Staff/Oceanside Division of Family Practice/BCMA

Swipe your card to check in at OHC Patients with scheduled appointments at the Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) can now let their health care team know they’ve arrived with just a swipe of their B.C. CareCard or B.C. Services Card. Computerized, self check-in kiosk technology is now available at the OHC. Located in the main lobby, the self check-in kiosk provides patients with the convenience of checking themselves in for any services which have scheduled appointments, according to Island Health. Once the card is swiped, a message appears on the self check-in kiosk computer screen informing the patient of successful check-in and instructions on where to proceed. OHC volunteers are available to help. — Submitted by Island Health

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STILWELL’S STAFF: More than 100 people attended the official opening of Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell’s constituency office in the Heritage Centre on Highway 19A in Parksville on Thursday. With Stilwell above are, from left, legislative assistant Emily Phillips, constituency assistant Krista Bryce and constituency assistant Heather Mahoney.

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The local school district should not expect financial relief from the provincial government, says Parksville-Qua-

licum MLA Michelle Stilwell. School District 69 is currently grappling with a deficit of more than $1.5 million. “Our government is controlling spending — that’s what we

were elected to do — and we are expecting school boards to control spending and find solutions within their existing budgets,” Stilwell said Friday. See PER PUPIL, page A9

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‘It’s not a matter of if, but when’ At 10:17 a.m. there will be simulated earthquake drills throughout Parksville Qualicum Beach AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

People throughout the mid-Island are preparing to take part in The Great Shakeout, the world’s largest earthquake drill, on Oct. 17. As of Friday, more than 23 million people around the world were registered for the simultaneous exercise started in B.C., including more than 23,000 people in the Regional District of Nanaimo. “This will be another step out in the process,” said Parksville emergency preparation coordinator Aaron Dawson. “We add a bit more each year. We will reinforce drop, cover and hold and then open the emergency operations centre.” While everyone is encouraged to sign up and follow the information on www. shakeoutbc.ca, whether or not they do, experts say it is an important chance to think about their own preparedness at home and work. “We hope it doesn’t happen, but we know it will — it’s not a matter of if, but when,” Dawson said.

This Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m., many companies and organizations, including those in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and the RDN, will run simulated earthquake drills and practice the newer recommended drop-cover-hold, for a minimum of 60 seconds after the shaking stops. This replaces the outdated idea of taking cover in a doorway or a “triangle of life” which present various problems including trying to move during the shaking and the possible swinging of a door in a doorway. Dawson said a doorway would be better than nothing, but the idea is to get under the closest thing that will protect you from falling objects like a table or desk. Once the “shaking” stops Parksville city employees will be given a chance to

contact their families and go home if they need to, before setting up the emergency operations centre in city hall. This year they will not actually do any emergency operations exercises, just practice setting it up, then close down and debrief. Dawson stresses the point is to think about these plans ahead of time to be able to do the right thing by instinct in a scary moment. A recent poll by the B.C. Automobile Association (BCAA) found that only 58 per cent of British Columbians are aware there is a one-in-three chance of a significant earthquake in next 50 years. More than three quarters (78 per cent) don’t know how to prepare their home for an earthquake and 51 per cent don’t have, or don’t know if they have insur-

ance coverage. The survey of over 1,000 people in southwestern B.C. found people scored an average grade of D for their knowledge of basic preparedness. “We are very concerned that British Columbians living in Canada’s highest earthquake risk areas appear so complacent about preparing, despite a notable 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Haida Gwaii this time last year, and a 6.1 quake just last month,” said BCAA’s chief people and community officer Brenda Lowden in a news release. The report said the good news is that 83 per cent of those polled would like to improve their knowledge. Aside from the drill people are encouraged to use the annual event to plan and prepare for an emergency in general. People should have a minimum three day supply — and experts prefer a week — of water, food and crucial items like lights, batteries, first aid supplies, medications, toilet paper, cash and fuel or alternate cooking facilities. Everyone should also consider things like evacuation routes and out-of-province contacts. Check www.shakeoutbc.ca for lots of good information and contact your local fire department for specific local concerns.

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With operational costs frozen at 2012 levels in the four lowest-ranked service areas, Parksville taxes may increase by 2.5 per cent a year for the next five years. Parksville council is taking “a different approach to our budget process this year,” mayor Chris Burger explained to an empty room at their first public budget meeting of the year last Thursday. Council did a couple of closed-door strategic planning sessions meant to “align council’s goals and objectives, the community’s official community plan vision and the ongoing operational requirements of the city,” according to a news release. This is different than the more traditional approach of identifying specific projects and

services to move toward the community’s stated goals. Council reviewed the 2014-2018 provisional financial plan and debated some specific spending packages including $10,300 for 14 iPads to make council meetings paperless, which most of council supported but questioned the city paying for the IPads, rather than people buying their own. An additional $10,000 “smart board” — a large networked computer screen for council’s use in an emergency — was questioned along with the need for paying $16,000 for a summer student and $11,000 software program to track service connections, which CAO Fred Manson defended as saving staff a lot of time and effort. Council received the financial plan for information and will continue to discuss it at meetings yet to be scheduled. The public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback on the plan which will be available at city hall and on the website (www.city.parksville.bc.ca). Comments can be e-mailed to communications@parksville.ca.

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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to..... All local businesses, merchants, churches and schools for publicizing the Fair All members of the community who attended and supported the Fair All of our Knox family of volunteers, more than 200 strong, who gave so generously of their time, talent and treasure to make this such a successful Fall Fair

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The vote last week was in a committee of the whole meeting. To be official, it must be ratified in a regular RDN meeting, but the vote last week was unanimous. Veenhof said the regional district was not going to move too far in the process of the original development application until it had conducted public consultation. In order to do that, Veenhof said the RDN needed information from BSI on items like water supply, which it did not receive and indications are that information might not be ready for up to a year. “That (not having the information needed to conduct the survey) was a huge issue for me,” said Veenhof. “The embedded message was they (BSI) didn’t have their ducks in a row.” Delegations to the RDN and letters to the edPARKSVILLE SENIORS’ ACTIVITY & DROP-INN CENTRE (P.S.A.D.I.C.)

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dations, concrete, pavement and leads to erosion in stream ways and potential destruction of fish habitats,” said Al Cameron, Superintendent of Public Works, Parks and Buildings. “It requires a longer-term approach that begins by injecting a recommended dose of commercial weed killer. Residents who have the plant on It’s a destructive alien that their property are requested to is spreading its grasp on Qual- The plant can cause major have it eradicated to prevent damage to foundations, icum Beach and it may take spreading.” concrete, pavement and years to beat it down. The town said it is hopeful leads to erosion in stream a local volunteer group will The Town of Qualicum ways and potential deBeach announced last week its champion the injection and struction of fish habitats Parks and Public Works staff removal of the plant on private have begun a multi-year approperty. The town said it will AL CAMERON proach to exterminating Japaprovide the necessary equipnese knotweed, a destructive, ment and clothing. Deja-Vu Decor invasive plant that is spreading “The arrangement would be in the area. similar to the town’s successful collaboration “Crews will be out this week on public prop- with Broombusters, who work with town staff erty cutting down and then injecting the nox- each year in addressing the spread of broom,” ious weed with a commercial weed killer,” said said the news release. a release from the town. “The plant is then anResidents seeking further information on nually treated with the pesticide until it is fully Japanese knotweed are encouraged to access eradicated.” the brochure on the town’s website (www. The town said Japanese knotweed is exempt qualicumbeach.com) or pick up a copy at from its pesticide use bylaw. town hall. “The plant can cause major damage to foun— NEWS Staff/Town of Qualicum Beach

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The first-term MLA also said per pupil funding is higher now than it has ever been, and that School District 69 has been facing declining enrolment for some years now. The local deficit was at roughly $1.3

million until a raise won by CUPE workers upped it to more than $1.5 million. At a recent school board meeting, the school district’s secretary-treasurer said it was going to be a struggle to find that extra cash.

“Right now we are looking at options and ideas to see how we will come up with that money,” said Erica Bailey. But I don’t have an answer for you at this point.”

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hanging the way we are governed, the manner and form of how we choose and structure, how our tax dollars are marshalled and dispersed, is no easy matter. First, the electorate has to decide it really wants and/or needs change. Fighting apathy can be the biggest obstacle to change. Perhaps people are content with the fact a party (in terms of federal and provincial politics) can hold supreme power with much less than 50 per cent of the vote, which is the case in our parliamentary system. Perhaps people are content with the fact there are multi layers of government at the local level, which is the case here with town or city regimes plus the Regional District of Nanaimo. The federal-provincial electoral debate is ongoing and we may raise it here in the future. However, the local-level discussions seem to be heating up. First we have regional district director Julian Fell, who believes the people of the Coombs-Errington area he was elected to represent on the RDN board would be better served as an independent municipality, ie. break away from the regional district and have their own form of governance (and all the revenue-expense responsibilities that go with it) like Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Next up we have Qualicum Beach town council, which marches to the beat of its own drum most of the time regardless of the issue. Recently, led by the comments of Coun. Dave WIllie (who, incidentally, is the town’s representative on the RDN board), this council has been publicly questioning the land-use decisions of the RDN. Most recently, Qualicum Beach town council put the brakes on what seemed like a housekeeping issue to align its OCP with the RDN’s Regional Growth Strategy. It seems this council believes it should look twice at its alignments with the RDN in terms of growth and development, going so far to say it doesn’t believe the RDN even follows its own guidelines. Whether these are small blips in the relationship between local elected officials and the RDN, or a sign of big changes to come, is uncertain. We believe the time is ripe for the discussion, at least, because we also believe less government is a good idea at all levels. — Editorial by John Harding

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Diluted bitumen tanker shipments could increase from 69 to 300 a year

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The B.C. environment ministry has released its promised study of the current state of crude oil spill response capability, tracking the growing tonnage of petroleum shipping along the West Coast and estimating response time and effectiveness if oil was to spill at sea. Oil recovery in computer simulated oil spills could be as high as 25 per cent after five days, or as low as four per cent for Alaska crude, with another quarter evaporating. The study was commissioned to back up Premier Christy Clark’s conditions for B.C.’s approval of expanded heavy oil shipments, either from twinning the TransMountain pipeline from northern Alberta to Burnaby, or the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway project across northern B.C. to a new tanker port at Kitimat. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the study shows the need to increase response capability before the B.C. government would consider increased oil shipments. “While we respect federal jurisdiction over marine spills, we must ensure B.C.’s interests are being met, and that means adding more resources to protect our coast,” Polak said. The three-volume report also details the huge and growing traffic that exists now. Shipping data show a 17 per cent increase in marine traffic volume from 2011 to 2012. An estimated 110 million cubic metres of petroleum products per year are shipped, about a third of which is crudelike bunker oil carried as fuel on ships of all kinds. The biggest tanker cargo is 38 mil-

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A tanker loaded with Alberta heavy crude in Vancouver harbour with tugboat escorts.

lion cubic metres of mostly Alaska crude a year. The study includes recovery estimates for seven oil spill scenarios, six of which assumed a spill of Alaska North Slope crude that has been shipped by tankers down the B.C. coast to U.S. refineries since the 1970s. Two scenarios involve an Alaska crude spill in Dixon Entrance, with four per cent recovery in summer an three per cent in winter. One scenario examines a summer-time spill of diluted bitumen in the Juan de Fuca Strait, with response from Canadian and

U.S. ships and oil recovery equipment. It estimated 31 per cent oil recovery after five days, in summer conditions with daylight-only operations. Diluted bitumen tanker shipments from Kinder Morgan Canada’s Burnaby terminal hit a high of 69 in 2010. The expansion would mean 300 tankers a year in and out of Vancouver harbour. The federal government has launched its own research project to model the drift and behaviour of a bitumen spill in the ocean around Kitimat, and funded marine weather forecasting to facilitate shipping.

Views in the News We asked: Are you concerned about the capacity to clean up an oil spill on the B.C. coast?

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Rules to write by Yeah, of course, as I’m horrified, and the Yes, we need more of I’m new to B.C. so an Island person and way the province and a plan for prevention I’m not up on the issue, but I understand with the way the and clean-up. feds keep hoisting it there are concerns. world’s going. on us is ridiculous.

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Financial Plan Meeting Please be advised that there will be a public information meeting to discuss the Town of Qualicum Beach Financial Plan for the year’s 2014 to 2018. The purpose of the meeting is to undertake a process of public consultation regarding the Town’s finances. This meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chamber Town Hall, #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. An agenda for the meeting will be available from Town Hall on Friday, October 18, 2013. The agenda and financial plan documents will also be posted on the Town’s website at www. qualicumbeach.com. If you have any questions about the Financial Plan, please contact John Marsh, Financial Administrator, at 250.738.2204.

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ar be it for me to restrict people with since anybody started keeping score. Rememphysical disabilities, but when it ber the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut — comes to folks with badly-impaired the one where 20 first-graders and adults were vision, there are probably one or two slaughtered? That happened last December — activities we can all agree should be not even a year ago. frowned on. Since then, Slate.com has calculated that It goes without saying that blind people more than 25,000 Americans have died from should be discouraged from driving Formula gunshots in the U.S. That’s more than ten One cars, directing air traffic, judging art exhi- times the number of people who died in the bitions or carrying loaded weapTwin Towers attacks. ons in public, correct? America started two wars over Not correct — at least not on the Twin Towers; she’s mute about the last point, and not in the great the monster in her own backyard. state of Iowa. Legislators there By Arthur Black Other countries have had to have just ruled on who has and deal with lunatics bearing arms in who has not the right to carry lepublic. Canada changed the entire thal firepower on their hip or unnation’s gun laws after a maniac in der their jacket at all times. Montreal went on a lethal ramYou can’t do it if you’re under page. eighteen, a convicted alcoholic or Great Britain and Australia ena felon, but if you’re none of the dured mass shootings; they overabove and happen to be stone hauled their gun laws in response blind, fill your boots — or holster, and shooting deaths shrivelled. as it were. What happens when mass murders occur in “It seems a little strange,” said a spokesman the U.S.? Government officials blather; gun for the Iowa Sheriff’s Office, “but we can’t deny sales go through the roof. them (a permit) just based on that one thing.” When it comes to guns, America is sick. Being blind, the sergeant means. And no Crazy sick. The rest of the world looks on the sergeant, it doesn’t really seem all that strange. way you’d look on at a dog having a rabid fit in Not when it comes to guns in America. the middle of the street. The rest of the world has become pretAmericans’ continuous kowtow to the ty much inured to the eye-bulging, drool- profoundly evil National Rifle Association, mouthed insanity that burbles to the surface coupled with their inability to stop shooting when Americans talk about their guns. You themselves, has led to flat out scorn from folks stopped making sense on the subject abroad. about the time that JFK...or was it his brother? Alexei Pushkov, a Russian politician, recentOr was it Martin Luther King? ly snorted “Nobody’s even surprised anymore. Heck, it might have been Abraham Lincoln A clear case of American exceptionalism.” — was shot and killed by some deranged luYou know you’re on the wrong trail when a natic who had no business carrying a lethal spokesman for one of the most blood-bathed weapon in public. nations in the world is laughing in your face. Those were the A-list murders of course. My advice to Mister Pushkov? Point made, They rather pale when you consider the thou- but you’d best shut-up. You’re dealing with a sands upon thousands upon thousands of U.S. rabid dog here. And he’s got a gun. school kids, teachers, policemen, firefighters, Arthur Black’s column appears every Tuesoffice workers and innocent bystanders who day in The NEWS. Black lives on Salt Spring have been gunned down, year in year out, Island.

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Hand-crafted stringed instruments will fill the Errington Hall Oct 19, as the Island Luthiers Guild comes back for an exhibition. Around 20 luthiers from this Island and the Gulf Islands will showcase instruments like guitars, banjos, bass guitars, ouds, harps and hammer dulcimers as well as the latest technology used for their construction. Last year was the first year the event, called Guitars by Hand, came to the hall and organizer Bob Herbison said it was a success. “It was a terrific turnout,” he said. “I was taken aback.” This year local musicians John Hamil, Dean Williams and Donna Konsorado and some of the luthiers will play selected instruments in a showcase at 4 p.m. The Summit School of Guitar will return with instruments crafted by both students and instructors, and wood will again be for sale at the event.

The finale of the showcase will happen during an evening dance by swingin’ gypsy jazz band, Van Django from Vancouver. The music played by the acoustic string ensemble is inspired by music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. The group formed in 1988 and have toured Canada extensively and have also played in the United States and Europe. A review from the director of Djangofest in the United States, Nick Lehr, praised the bands clever contemporary standards, classical pieces, and originals. He added: “Attending a Van Django concert is the most fun you can have sitting down with your clothes on.” Guitars by Hand is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct 19. Van Django will perform at 8 p.m. that evening. Tickets for the show are $20 available at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville at the Errington Hall and at Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. For more on Van Django visit www.vandjango. com.

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An exhibition of stringed instruments crafted by members of the Island Luthiers Guild will take place at the Errington Hall on Oct 19. The event features a showcase by local musicians and that evening there is a dance featuring Van Django.

Eight comedians, burgers, beer and a football Fundraising event will auction off official CFL football autographed by the BC Lions and game ticket BRENDA GouGh News COntributor

Raising funds to support local sports teams is no laughing matter, but a comedy night to aid the Ballenas Whalers football team will provide some giggles and more on Friday, October 18. The Ballenas Whalers Football Support Society is hosting the comedy night in the Tidal room at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville. Eight comedians from Victoria to Nanaimo will be giving the crowd their best one-liners, imitations and ridiculous moments. The event will also feature a live auction for an official CFL football autographed by members of the BC Lions Football team and a pair of game tickets. Many other great items will be up for grabs in a silent auction. All proceeds from fundraiser go to the Ballenas Whalers Football Support Society which has been making it possible for high school football to thrive in the community. Doors open at 6 p.m. and safe rides home will be available by donation. Tickets are $25 and include a burger and beer. For tickets contact Heather Martin at Hfomartin@shaw.ca.

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Jeremy Conn, head coach of the Ballenas Whalers Football team, shows some B.C. Lions pride. Fans of the Leos can bid on a football autographed by members of the B.C. Lions during an auction at a comedy night fundraiser October 18 at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville.

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The Lighthouse Community Hall has seen many celebrations over its thirty years in Qualicum Bay and this weekend a big party is being held to honour those who had the foresight and spirit to build the facility three decades ago. The 30th anniversary bash includes a dance Saturday, October 19 with the Maloomba Boogie Band. On Sunday, October 20 there will be an afternoon tea dance with Bill Cave and Co. Sheena McCorquodale with the Lighthouse Community Centre Society said the old hall is showing her age so there have been some work bees to spruce up the hall for the anniversary bash. She said the society is hoping the renovations and future upgrades will make the hall more attractive and generate more bookings. "This hall is under-utilized. We had 44 Saturdays last year that were not rented and our rates are amazing for a 5000 sq. ft. dance floor." One of the projects McCorquodale has been passionate about is the revamping of the stage. She said they have tossed the crunchy faded orange curtains and are about to hang some brand new custom made theatre curtains. As well, the existing ceiling was removed and a new 13 foot ceiling has been installed. "It is exciting. We are now going to have a functioning theatre." She said not only will the acoustics improve, so will the lighting and eventually they will have a green room and a costume area. "My big dream is to have a dinner theatre. We want to hear from people who are interested in starting a community theatre group because we now have a multi-function stage suitable for theatrical productions," she explained. McCorquodale said they now have a box-office in their foyer but there are even bigger plans for the front entrance. "A number of ideas will be presented and we will be looking at different options for creating a new entrance." Plans include an adopt a door project where digital images of trees and scenery from the local area will be placed on existing doors and sponsors will get their names imbedded on the photos. She said shrubs have been removed outside and will be replaced with native plants, driftwood and boulders to create a West coast themed landscape. "There is a two-pronged goal for the entrance. We want it to reflect the fact that it is a community hall situated between the ocean and the forest and then number two that it will be an attractive backdrop for photo opportunities and be distinctive for this area." She said they will also be putting in a history wall in the front foyer to commemorate those who helped build the hall.

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Sheena McCorquodale, with the Lighthouse Community Centre Society, has been spearheading a major renovation at the community hall for the upcoming 30th anniversary party this weekend.

Back in 1980, the Qualicum Bay Lions Club saw the need for a Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Two Lions members who approached other local organizations with their vision spearheaded the project and a committee was formed that turned the vision into a reality. The Qualicum Bay Lions Club received several grants, which equaled approximately half of the building cost of the Community Centre project. The community raised the rest of the funds by selling bricks in the hall, firewood, holding raffles, garage sales and an auction. The labour to build the hall came mainly from the sweat and hard work of many volunteers. McCorquodale said although some of those who helped build the hall are now deceased, they are hoping relatives will bring old photos to the Sunday tea. "We will have a room at the tea dance with photo albums and we encourage people to relive the memories and bring photos of people who helped build the hall." The tea dance on October 20 is from 1to 5 p.m. and admission by donation. Tickets for the Dance October 19 are $15 in advance and can be purchased at the Salish Sea Market, Georgia Park Store, The Shoe Inn and Cranky Dog Music.

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Concert band musicians are invited to come make some music with the Oceanside Concert Band. The band is currently made up of retired music teachers, professional musicians, and many people who enjoyed playing wind instruments in school.The group plays everything from marches to broadway show tunes, big band literature, old standards, and pop tunes. Although the band performs a couple concerts a year, many members just enjoy the so-

cial aspect of gathering and playing music together. Musicians who play any concert band instruments are welcome, but the band particularly needs some clarinet, flute, oboe, french horn, trombone and baritone players. Band members rehearse Tuesday evenings at 7:30 at Kwalikum Secondary School. For more information email Gordon Elliott at gordelliott@shaw.ca or call 250-240-4673. 窶年ews staff

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TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH Incorporated 1942

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 688, 2013 Pursuant to section 59(2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Council of the Town of Qualicum Beach intends to adopt InterCommunity Business Licence Bylaw No. 688, 2013, and of the opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council. Bylaw No. 688, if adopted, will establish an Inter-Community Business Licence, in conjunction with neighbouring communities, that will provide qualified mobile businesses doing business in one or more participating municipalities with the option to purchase one business licence and eliminate the need to purchase separate business licences for each municipality in which they operate. As an example, a contractor based in Qualicum Beach, would still purchase a Qualicum Beach business licence, but would only have to purchase one additional licence at a cost of $150 to also do business in all participating municipalities. Participating communities include: City of Campbell River, City of Courtenay, City of Duncan, City of Nanaimo, City of Parksville, City of Port Alberni, District of North Cowichan, District of Lantzville, Town of Comox, Town of Lake Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith and Village of Cumberland. How do I find out more information? A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information may be viewed on the Town’s website at: www.qualicumbeach.com or in person at the Municipal Office, 201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except statutory holidays. lissa alexander photo

HANSEL AND GRETEL: Cast members in Vancouver Island Opera’s Hansel and Gretel put on a spectacular show for all ages earlier this month during their yearly full-length opera production. A community effort brought the show to fruition with donated materials from local businesses, set work and painting completed by local workers and artists, lots of volunteer work and other contributions. The cast will now take the show to seniors homes around this community and Nanaimo.

Free program cooks up tasty ideas Sessions education on label reading, how to create healthy meals at a low cost and more Residents can now learn to cook tasty, healthy meals for their family in a free local program. The six week Food Skills for Families program is hosted by the Arrowsmith Recreation Team. The program is funded by the Ministry of Health, managed by the Canadian Diabetic Society, and taught by trained community facilitator, Miranda Cockayne. Five of the sessions will take place in the commercial kitchen in the Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds. One session is a grocery store tour to help participants learn about label reading and where to find healthy, fresh and affordable foods. Each session addresses a different topic based on the Canada Food Guide and each participant will receive their own handbook full of cooking tips and recipes. The program will be offered Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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and runs October 22- November 26. Inexpensive packaged foods provide poor nutrition and have negative effects on the health of families. Food Skills for Families will help create healthy meals at a low cost, and participants will have fun doing it. Participants will make the meals, including some favourite dishes and savoury new discoveries featured in an easy-to-use recipe book. People will also learn how to modify recipes and cook from scratch. The program aims to bring people into a circle of supportive new friends who are ready to discover just how much fun good cooking can be. At the end of the class participants sit down and share the fresh home-cooked meal together. Seating is limited. For registration contact Miranda at 250-927-3558 or email oceansidehealth@gmail.com. —News staff/ submitted by Kim Longmuir

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How do I provide input? Speak at the 7:00 pm, October 21, 2013 regular Council meeting to be held in the Council Chamber, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach OR provide your comments in writing by noon on Wednesday, October 16th , to the attention of the Corporate Administrator, in one of the following ways: Email: tcoates@qualicumbeach.com Regular mail: Town of Qualicum Beach, 201-660 Primrose Street, PO Box 130, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7 In person: 201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Fax: 250.752.1243 Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at the Municipal Office and on our website as part of a future Council Agenda.

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Video may have killed the radio star, to quote an old song, but now it’s gone full circle with the airwaves killing the video store. A few years ago, movies could be rented everywhere, at numerous video stores, supermarkets and corner stores, but all of Parksville Qualicum Beach will soon be down to two when Video Showcase shuts its doors in December. “I’ll miss all my customers, but it’s exciting to be doing a new thing,” said Ann, half of the Hancock husband and wife team that have owned the store for the last five years. When they bought the then 17-yearold store in 2008, they estimated they would get five or six years out of an industry at or past its prime, with webbased entertainment taking off. “I’ve always loved videos, I like the Friday night game of picking out a movie,” said Todd of their decision to buy the store. Todd had worked in hardware retail in the area most of his adult life and his wife

Ann was a recent immigrant from Thailand, and they figured it was the perfect business for her to learn the language and culture and get to know Qualicum Beach. And Ann does feel like the store helped her family literally grow into the town, since she was pregnant when they bought the store and their son Owen is now five and a well-known fixture at the store who people have watched grow up. Aside from living walking distance away, they chose videos knowing that the older demographic in the area would make it one of the last places where people rent physical copies. “Some customers wonder where they will get their videos now,” Todd said, telling of one customer for whom the store had become such a routine after his wife died that he was in tears when he heard they were closing. Ann is excited about the closure giving them their first chance to return to Thailand, and she is then going back to school for health care. Todd is exploring various ideas but said he will likely get back into hardware.

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Ann and Todd Hancock are sad to announce the end of their foray into the video business where customers have literally watched their son Owen grow up.

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What to do about fixed income in current market How much fixed income should you own in your portfolio? That is the question of the day. A popular answer says that you should use the Age Rule of Thumb which recommends that as you get older your investments should be more conservative. It works like this: use a formula of 100 minus your age to determine the amount of stocks versus bonds. For example, according to this rule: if you are 70 then your portfolio should be comprised of 30 per cent stocks and the rest in bonds. This is a formula that has worked very well over the last 30 years. But will it work going for-

ward? No one knows for sure, but consider the following: 1. Bonds have actually outperformed stocks over the last 30 years, primarily for one reason: falling interest rates. In 1982 a 10-year Government of Canada Bond paid an interest rate of 16.4 per cent. Today a 10-year government bond would pay less than three per cent. It stands to reason that bond prices would benefit from such a fall in yields. But there is a flip side to this. If interest rates rise going forward, bond prices are likely to fall. For example: if 10-year yields were to rise from three to six per cent over the next two years, the aforemen-

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emerging market debt, floating-rate instruments that are often below investment grade, and at times may even be speculating on foreign currencies. And while these strategies may (or may not) pay off, in some ways they are inconsistent with the reasons for owning fixed income in the first place. Some argue that it may be safer to invest in stocks of large dividend-paying companies. 3. People are living longer. Because of this some are questioning whether the Age Rule of Thumb is still appropriate. Some suggest amending it to account for longer life expectancies. This is something investors

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EDWARD â€œTEDâ€? EDMUNDS March 31, 1921 - October 7, 2013

Edward â€œTedâ€? Edmunds passed away peacefully in his sleep at Arrowsmith Lodge on the morning of the 7th Oct 2013. Ted was born in Nanaimo and lived all but a few years on Vancouver Island in Victoria and Bowser. A Veteran of WWII and member of the Bowser Legion for 9 years, Ted served in the RCN and in civilian life as a Boilermaker and Steel Worker. He moved to Bowser in the early 1950s working in Port Alberni and in private as a wood stove maker. Ted was predeceased by his first wife Isabelle, son John and brother Bill. Ted was known for his attention to detail, generous nature, positive attitude, quiet personality and love of all things mechanical, especially motor cycles and cars. He was particularly proud of his part in building RCN Ships and BC Ferries at the Victoria Shipyard. Ted will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Joyce Bartram, Step-Sons Dave (Joyce) and Phillip (Judy) Bartram and Step-Daughter Colleen Bartram (Bob Goodwin), nieces Sharon Edmunds (Boyd), Cathy Bhandar (Buddy), and nephews Bill (Donna) and Robert (Nina) Edmunds. There will be no service or celebration of life at his request. Those wishing to honour Tedâ€™s memory may do so by making a donation to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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ISABEL MARY OSBORN July 18, 1925 â€“ October 4, 2013

Isabel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 4, 2013. Isabel was predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years, David John (Oz) Osborn, in 1998. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her three children: David (Carrie) Osborn, Corinne (Don) Stewart, Margot (Steve Heisler) Fletcher, and her 5 grandchildren, Mark (Amber) Stewart, Megan Stewart, Mallory Stewart, Brayden Osborn and Jack Fletcher, and her numerous nieces and nephews. We will all greatly miss her vitality, zest for life, humour and her enormous pride and support for her family. Born in Victoria, BC, on July 18, 1925, Isabel had a rich beginning as a dairy farmerâ€™s daughter delivering milk throughout Victoria. She became a hairdresser in the 40s which later helped pay for figure skating and hockey. Isabel and David were involved in many community activities throughout their marriage and were committed to â€œgiving backâ€?. Isabel was known for her fun loving approach to life, and boundless energy. She loved to show off her beautiful garden. She was a dedicated mother enjoying any occasion that brought her family and food together. She was a giving friend who loved to share an adventure, a story, or a new road to go down. At 84 years she courageously chose to move to Parksville BC, where she enjoyed living near the sea, making new friends and having great fun playing mah-jong and bridge to her heartâ€™s content. The family wishes to express immense gratitude to the wonderful VIHA Palliative Team and Home Support personnel who supported her (and us) allowing her stay in her home as long as possible, and to the patient Eagle Park Nurses and Staff members who supported and brought comfort to her (and to us) in her last months. A special thanks to the medical support of Dr. Bigelow, the Medical Imaging Unit Team at NGH, and to Oceanside Hospice for their wonderful continuing support. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to her many dear friends and neighbours who brought her comfort and support over these many months. It brought our mom great joy visiting with all her family and friends, near and far, who came with stories, comfort and much laughter during her illness. A Local Memorial Tea will be held at 454 Morison Ave (please park on Morison Ave.) (Windsor Court) in Parksville, on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 1pm. A Celebration of Isabelâ€™s Life and Tea Reception was held on October 15, 2013 in Victoria BC at St. Aidanâ€™s Church at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made on her behalf to the Oceanside Hospice Society.

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RE: THE ESTATE OF MARTHA ISOBEL GIRTON, also known as Martha I. Girton, also known as M. Isobel Girton, also known as Isobel Girton, Deceased, formerly of #113-240 Stanford Avenue East, Parksville, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of MARTHA ISOBEL GIRTON, also known as Martha I. Girton, also known as M. Isobel Girton, also known as Isobel Girton, Deceased, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claims should be sent to Susan Lynn Girton, the Executor of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at #1-699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. on or before November 29, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. RODWAY & PERRY Barristers and Solicitors

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

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DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

GARDENING BOOK NOW. Pruning, Fruit & Ornamental’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. TALISMAN TREE & GARDEN Property Maintenance Certified Arborist Pruning, Hedges & Trees Fall Clean Up 250-821-1867

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Gardens, Yard Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

POIRIER PAINTING: Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.

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

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

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Call 1-250-594-3004 SOLID WOOD, butterfly leaf, pedestal base, dining table (40” round to 58” 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 4’ 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

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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).

HAUL AWAY Junk, furniture, garden, yard waste & wood. Free Estimates.250-240-1116. WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Mowing & leaf raking, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

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HOUSEHOLD SERVICES ANGIE’S ANGELS. Affordable House Cleaning. Great Rates, Free Estimates. Ask for Angie @ 250-752-2120 Fully Bonded

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.

MEDICHAIR POWER lift chair with 2 motors, nearly new, sell for $650, $2200/new. Call (250)758-7066, Nanaimo.

MOVING BOXES Good Quality. Call 250-586-7070

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

FURNITURE

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ARROWSMITH- 9 HOLE Golf passes. $10 each, good until Mar 31, 2014. Phone 250-752-3535 ARROWSMITH GOLF passes for sale. 5 - 18 hole @ $20. each and 35 - 9 hole @ 10. each. Call 250-752-2263

CHINA CABINET, tall corner unit (cost $900 new) asking $400. Maroon loveseat hide-abed, $225. Contempary armchair, $75. Radial arm saw, 10” Dewalt, $125. Call (250)752-4400. DINING SUITE- table, 6 chairs, solid fruit wood, 5 yrs old, 42’wx72’lx84’ extends to 96” 2 butterfly leafs, $700 obo. (250)947-9711. DUNCAN PHYFE dining room table, 2 drop leafs, 4 brass claw feet; 4 matching chairs. All in good condition. $500. 1 (250)756-9254 PILLOWTOP MATTRESS set Brand new queen size set for sale. $200. (250)713-9680 QUALITY LIVING room/dining room and misc. items. No reasonable offer refused. 250586-8922. SOLID FIR WOOD rectangular kitchen table (35”W x 58.5”L) & 6 chairs (brown & black) $300. (250)758-8844

AUSTRALIAN THEMED Christmas Light Display- 6 White Boomers, Emu, Platypus, Koala, Santa and sleigh, $500 obo. (250)756-6125. BACK 2 Life back massager, (new $250), $150 obo, in new condition. Call (250)390-2428 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. Sealy’s top of the line set retailed for $3500 asking $1000 OBO. (250)339-6505

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Generac back-up power Generator Propane or natural gas. Auto-detects power outage and switches to backup power. Whole home and business, essential circuits only or Off Grid battery bank charger. Never go cold again! 1-250-585-8987

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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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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VIOLIN/FIDDLE “Bartoli” w/bow & hard case. Beautiful cond; sounds great. Some instructional music plus music stand. $1,800. (250)585-4009.

REAL ESTATE 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 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

FOR SALE BY OWNER 29’ 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. 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. COURTENAY-E RANCHER for sale 1800sqft, custom built, 3 bdrm & den, nice yard. R.V parking. F.M.I 250-338-5962

HERE’S YOUR HOME BASED BUSINESS w/2.5 car garage & separate driveway in downtown Parksville. Includes fully remodelled 3 bdrm home with legal 1 bdrm suite ($750/mo) & great tenant who wants to stay. Garden & shed, small studio and exception landscaping, separate driveway can park RV’s etc. $352,500. (250) 954-0227. 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.

LOTS PARKSVILLE: LOT #9, Wallys Way (Wembley Estates off Wembley Rd), $175,000. Call (250)248-3177 or 1 (928) 3144825 for more info.

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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: 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, ref’s req’d. 250-947-5151. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry. Close to downtown. Avail Nov. 1st $850/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-951-3989. PARKSVILLE, NEW 2Bdrm upper floor apt. 1000 sq.ft, partial ocean view,5 appls, w/d, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Ref’s, $875 mo. Call (250)248-3850 Fairdown Rd. & Hwy 4a area.

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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.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

KITCHENAID STOVE, good cond. $120; microwave & stroke fan, $50; Man’s 5-drawer oak dresser, $50. Call (250)754-3561

HAULING AND SALVAGE

ECOPED BIKE by City Go, (electric bike). Runs well, with charger, $500 obo. Call (250)723-4449, Pt. Alberni.

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

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.

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QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM BEACH - 1 bedroom entry level suite. 900 sq ft. Includes hydro, internet, tv, wood stove, firewood, private laundry, brand new appliances, wood/tile floors, large covered patio, 2 separate entrances. Walk to town or beach. $950/m Available Nov 1. 250752-0288 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 incld’d. Call 1-877-757-8682. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm + den condo, completely reno’d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Avail Oct. 1. $950. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

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. now. Ref’s req’d. $675./mo inclds heat, hydro, hot water & basic cable. Call (250)586-8285.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Ref’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

ERRINGTON BY the falls: Bachelor cabin with loft sleeping space, $750/mo. inclds laundry, hydro, internet. Avail Oct. 15, NS/NP (250)951-9621 FAMILY Home on 1 acre lot on Corcan Road available for rent November 15th. Eighteen hundred square feet plus basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, bright open kitchen, large master suite, wood stove, garage. $1300 plus utilities. Call 250-954-9000 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 req’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 req’d. Avail Nov 1. $1100/mo. Call (250)248-7700 PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, lrg family rm, 2 fireplaces,close to downtown N/P N/S $1200. + util. 250-468-5451 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 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. PARKSVILLE: LRG 4+ bdrm. Lrg garage, RV parking. Reno’d. Easy maintainable lawn & gardens, fenced backyard. Close to schools, downtown & beach. Great quiet neighborhood. $1700+ util’s. NS/NP. Call 1-250-686-9336. QUALICUM BEACH: spacious newly reno’d, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath duplex. Walk to town. 5 appl’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

RV PADS PARKSVILLE AREA- Spacious RV site in the woods. $440/mo utils incld’d. Call (250)927-5623.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION 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

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING EMERALD ESTATES- Parksville Independent living for seniors. 1 bdrm patio suite. Weekly housekeeping included. Lynn (250)303-0098.

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

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

250-248-7100.

SUITES, LOWER

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

ERRINGTON: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 600sq ft, 4 appls, fenced yard, private driveway. $650 inclds hydro. Available now. Call 250-947-5198.

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

FRENCH CREEK, 1 bdrm, gr. level suite. 4 appli N/S, N/P, $700 p/m. 250-248-0415.

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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

PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, n/s, n/p. $1200/mo. + util & water. Call 250-468-5451

2008 JEEP-PATRIOT Ltd, 47K original (1) senior owner. Estate Sale. Fully loaded, leather. No accidents. Well maintained. Mint condition! $14,500. (250)738-0070

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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.

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

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

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. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CARS

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

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.

25’ 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.

37’, 1999 Mountain Aire Motor home, dinning room slide. Great for snowbirds heading south. $33,500. Call (250)7520742.

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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2003 28” 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 22’ Wildwood Travel Trailer. Sleeps 7, A/C, microwave. Exc. cond. Clean, nonsmoker. 1/2 ton towable. $11,500. firm. (250)722-3535.

2009 WINNEBAGO ERA Limited. Diesel CRD170XL, 24’, 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 PERFECT FOR heading south, $18,500, obo. Easy tow, easy live. 2004 Westwind 5th Wheel, 24’6”, mint condition, slide, rear kitchen, great layout, 2nd marine battery, ‘04 F150 truck, HD, 103,000 km super cab, bed liner, tow pkg, tire upgrade. 250-586-4716.

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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

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.

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

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Residents of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach who rely on scooters to get around got some excellent safety tips at a recent Scooter Indy. Life Support staff were on hand September 12 to conduct scooter inspections which included checking tires to make sure there were no cracks and the pressure was correct. Life Support manager Caine Strasdin said scooters should be checked by a qualified technician every six months because they tend to get a lot of wear and tear. “When you bump into something the steering gets out of alignment making it unsafe to drive. Low tire pressure is the most common problem we find,” he said. That is why The Gardens puts on the Scooter Indy once a year. It is one of the numerous events that take place at the seniors facility. Aside from the day to day activities that fill the calendar, another special event this month includes a presentation of Hansel and Gretel by the Vancouver Island Opera on October 26. The Oceanside Grandmothers 2 Grandmothers just wrapped up a successful fundraiser and are now preparing for their next event. The G2G Christmas extravaganza is November 29 to 30 at Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville. The local grandmothers will put in many hours of knitting, making AIDS angels, stitching bags, sewing aprons and Christmas stockings, organizing Kazuri jewellery, quilting, making countless other crafts, and baking. G2G are raising funds and awareness and work in solidarity with grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who have lost their own children to AIDS and are raising their orphaned grandchildren, often in conditions of hardship. The Parksville Seniors’ Activity and Drop-in Centre has a host of activities to participate in Monday to Friday. Some of the members who were on hand at an Open House September 28 said it is a great place to meet new people and keep their minds and body fit. Despite some wet weather, the Qualicum Beach Museum attracted a lot of young people during their Kids Day September 28. Unfortunately the marimba band which was performing outside had to call it quits when the rain started to pour from the sky but there was plenty of excitement inside. The museum’s Palaeontology exhibit is recognized as one of world-class stature and curator Graham Beard was on hand to demonstrate his magic rocks which glowed in the dark. Some of the areas practitioners who promote women’s health were part of the third Annual Pecha Kucha event hosted by Parksville Pharmasave September 29. Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger invited some knowledgeable women to showcase in the fun 20x20 format. Pecha Kucha originated in Japan as a quick way to find out about a lot of topics in a short amount of time and each presenter got to show 20 slides and talk about each slide for 20 seconds. It was fast moving way to learn about the methods and modalities provided by local experts in the healing arts community. Leger also invited her colleague and mentor Geraldine Matus. The Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Dean of Justisse Healthworks for Women was the keynote presenter at the event.

Herb Receuver, a resident of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach took part in a Scooter Indy last month which included an evaluation of driving skills as well as a scooter safety check by Caine Strasdin of Life Support in Parksville.

Auctioneer Denis Girard with assistants Pam Vest and Ann Tardiff of Oceanside Grandmothers 2 Grandmothers drummed up some funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation during the Fall Harvest Jamboree September 28 at the Bradley Centre in Coombs.

An Open House September 28 at the Parksville Seniors’ Activity and Drop-in Centre had some amazing artwork and crafts created by members on display including beautiful scarves knitted by Joyce Poruchny (left) and this silk scarf and top created by Charlotte Redden (right).

Five year old Abbie Hayward of Parksville was one of the many kids who enjoyed a special day at the Qualicum Beach Museum September 28. One of the fun activities of the day included a jelly bean guess.

Parksville Pharmasave natural health consultant Lisa Leger (left) hosted an informative seminar September 29 which included some local knowledgeable practitioners as well as keynote presenter Geraldine Matus (right). Leger’s colleague and mentor who is a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Dean of Justisse Healthworks for Women lives in Alberta and made a special appearance for the event.

Echo Player’s Alistair McVey presented Jacquie and Greg Slocombe gift certificates from Crown Mansion Hotel and Villas and Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant after a season ticket draw held by the theatre company. A new season of theatrical fare began October 3 with Nana’s Naughty Knickers running at the Village Theatre until October 20.

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The sun was out in force for the Ballenas Whalers’ regular season home opener last week, but the Kwalikum Kondors rained on their parade, piling on the pressure and taking the senior boys soccer derby 7-0. On the sidelines coaching the Whalers was Alli Bach. “Yesterday was our first game because the other ones had been postponed,” she said after the match. “I don’t think that (game) reflects what our season will look like, we’ve got a lot of of strong players, including a lot of international students.” A Ballenas Secondary grad who went on to be an All-Canadian on the UVic women’s soccer team, Bach returned home to Dist. 69 last year and started her career as a teacher at Kwalikum Secondary School where she coached the Jr. Boys soccer team, and jumped at the chance to return to her alma mater this year. “I see potential in our team, but we had a rough start,” she

said of last Tuesday’s game, pointing out the Kondors capitalized on two penalty kicks in the first 10 minutes, but her squad turned in “a huge improvement in the second half. “Kwalikum’s strong, fast and talented, and have played a lot more games than we have. Hopefully if we get another chance to play them the score won’t be so lopsided.” Austin Phye led Kwalikum with three goals; Darien Atkinson and Jesse Binnersley potted a pair each. The win lifts the Kondors to 3-0 in Mid Island AA league play. GAME ON The Whalers were back at it on home field Thursday against the NDSS Islanders. The Kondors were also in action that same day at Qualicum Beach Rec Fields against the Dover Bay Dolphins. IN OTHER RESULTS Kwalikum’s Jr. Boys soccer team beat Golden Eagles from Woodlands 3-1 to remain undefeated in league play.

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Gravel helps organize the annual Chowder Cup, a heavily-scouted showcase for high-school-aged players held in Boston that attracts many coaches from NCAA programs. “He puts together like 10 teams for that every year so he’s got a ton of connections and he’s going to help us out quite a bit. “We almost hired him last year,” Giroux said of the process. “I’ve been in constant contact with him from last year. He’s been helping out a little bit here and there, so it was kind of a no-brainer this year when we needed to turn this team around. He was available and he’s willing to do it, and

we’re pretty happy to have him on board.” ICE CHIPS: Connor McNary from Orlando, an 18-year old, 6’1”, 200-pound defenceman, is due to arrive in town on Tuesday (today). McNary impressed at the main camp for Cowichan this year but an injury put him on the shelf. Giroux said the Generals are close to closing a deal for a 19-year-old forward from the KIJHL . . . The Generals entered play last weekend with a record of 1-10-1 . . . see Thursday’s edition of The NEWS for results from the Generals weekend games at Campbell River and at home to the Westshore Wolves.

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They may be shortbenched, but they’re big on effort. Oceanside’s two field lacrosse teams were at work last week, working on their games under the Buccaneers banner. In action in Campbell River Oct. 5 in a battle of unbeatens, the U16 Buccaneers had to work hard to salvage a split against the North Island Rage. Already slim in numbers and missing their starting goalie with no subs, the Bucs lost game one 13-5, then bounced back with a big 10-5 win in game two. “For our first game we had a rough start — we started off with just enough runners,” Buccaneers’ cocoach Derek Gaughan said after. “But everyone stepped up. It was a real team effort, our midfielders were running strong.” A hard-fought game between two good teams, the hometown Rage brought a full contingent. Bucs’ attack Chase Van Dyke opened the scoring both games, but was sidelined midway through the second quarter. Midfielder Ian Whibley moved up to the attack position for both games, and strapped on the speedy cleats for game two, leading the Bucs’ in

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scoring along with Shamus Koughan. Erik Thompson was terrific in the net. Coach Gaughan also had props for big sticks Taylor Hutchin, Cole Haider and Sterling McCullough “who shut down the North Island attack in the second game. They were phenomenal.” In the meantime, “we’re still struggling to get enough guys out for a solid roster, so if anyone’s interested in playing we’re still looking for players.” The draw leaves the Buccaneers and Rage tied for top spot in their Vancouver

Island Field Lacrosse league at 5-1 and looking to settle the score in the playoffs. GAME ON: The U16 Bucs have a two week break with their next test at Springwood Park Sunday, Oct. 27 when they take to the field against the top Tier I Vic Field Titans. Games go at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. “Most if not all of these players attend Claremont or Spectrum high schools where there is a daily lacrosse program as part of their school, so we will be in tough, but welcome the higher competition,” said

team manager Tim Clermont. IN U13 ACTION: The Young Bucs, who are slotted in Tier 2, were in tough at Springwood Park Oct. 6 when they hosted the Tier 1 Mid Island Lightening, in exhibition action. As expected, the Buccaneers came up short on the scores, but it was the experience they were after. “I think our team was a bit intimidated,” Bucs’ coach Jim Miller assessed, pointing out “more than half of our team (of 14) are U12s. “Our emphasis is never on the score, it’s how we play, how much effort we put in and how hard we try, and I think that’s where the enjoyment of the game comes from. It wasn’t a particularly rough game but I think players were just a bit intimidated by the talent of the other team, because they’re a very good team. “We need that because it elevates our game, and what I wanted them to do was look at it as an opportunity to get better.” Earning props for his play and the Bucs player of the game was attack Taylor Kelloway. GAME ON: The U13s Bucs made the trip down Island on Saturday for a leaguer against Vic Field.

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PLBC hands out hardware The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club held its annual wind-up banquet last week with a great meal and lots of smiling faces. The club, one of the largest on the Island, has a long history of being a strong, competitive club with great coaching and greens, as well as a warm and welcoming attitude. “We’re done with the outside activities for now as greens have been put to bed,” club spokesperson Carol Bucyk said. “They’ve been aerated, sanded and all that other good stuff, and all of it done with volunteer labour from our club.” Now the public is invited to check out their indoor activities. We have mahjong at 7 p.m. Mondays, bring your set if you have one. Crib, with boards supplied, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Individual bridge play on Thursday at 1 p.m. “There are nominal fees to help pay the utilities and some other necessary winter expenses, but it really is a great way to meet others in the community and to get rid of those soggy winter blues,” Bucyk said. “Come on down and you’ll see that we’re so much more than lawn bowling.” The club is at 149 E. Stanford, across from Parksville Elementary, behind Stanford Place. Check out parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com. — Submitted by Carol Bucyk

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South of Coombs is one of Vancouver Island’s trail hotspots, one of the Island’s oldest mountain bike race venues and a regular haunt for most of the area’s more experienced riders. Don’t confuse experienced with crazy, however, as the Hammerfest trail network has evolved alongside the cross country race that shares its name for the last 20 years. While there’s also a long standing downhill race, the trails chosen for these events are carved out of the earth, following nature’s contours and twisting through the trees. This is in contrast to the wooden ramps, skinnies, teeter totters and other structures found to a greater extent in the more extreme freeride areas such as those found at Whistler. If knobby tyres and granny gear climbs are not your thing, all this makes the Hammerfest trail network a good option for a couple of hours’ hike. It’s also a superb location for trail runs. Identifying the most popular ride times is easy as you’ll see bike friendly vehicles parked in large numbers whenever a regular ride is taking place. Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as evening group rides through the Summer will see dozens of riders blasting through the trails, and you’d be better to choose a different area to walk in at these times. Fortunately Englishman River Falls Provincial Park is just a couple of minutes’ drive away, providing an easily accessed alternative. Winter night rides are less numerous than the weekend rides but provide the spectacle of bikes and riders equipped with lights worth hundreds of dollars (yep, that’s two high powered lights per person- one on the bars and one on the helmet) flowing smoothly through familiar terrain and totally at ease with the speed and environment. This has the bonus of having plenty of time to see riders flashing towards you through the trees. Hikers are not uncommon on these trails, and, if time (or breath!) allows, are normally met with a friendly word, but the purpose made nature of a hillside mountain bike area suggests that both practicality and etiquette will cause those on foot to step to the side when approaching cyclists are seen or heard. These narrow trails mostly leave cyclists no alternative route and panic braking in tight turns or on loose, rooty surfaces could put both walker and rider at risk. The trails themselves are numerous, spreading like a venous network from the entrance near Englishman River Park uphill towards and even beyond the hydro line which can be clear-

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ly seen on the hillside behind Errington from throughout the Parksville/ Qualicum Beach area. Maintaining orientation is important, but relatively simple. The Englishman River, Errington Road and the hydro line, along with the slope of the hillside and glimpses of the ocean allow the hiker or biker to gradually build their knowledge of the trails while in a well defined box. Many of the trails are signposted and quirkily named, meaning that notes can be taken and compared with friends or as a reminder to oneself on future hikes. The most common way to gain experience is to simply keep working your way uphill until the hydro line is encountered, then turn left and head for the rocky lookout where the cables swoop impressively over the river valley. Retracing West, then downhill towards the ocean from here is often the best bet at first. The trails leading North-East downhill head towards The Englishman River Park, leaving hikers with a good half hour walk from the parking lot back to the start point on Errington Road. By bike, of course, such a loop becomes way more practical as a long walk on the road

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