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COMING BACK TO QUALICUM BEACH

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SCHOOL FUNDING CRUNCH

Gov’t gets an earful

Teacher rep, trustees, not happy with comments by MLA Stilwell LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Debbie Morran says she is terrified. The president of the local teachers’ association (MATA) made the comments at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. She said it’s ludicrous that local school districts have to fund the recent 3.5 per cent raise to CUPE support workers. “It is discouraging, it is terrifying and it’s ludicrous that trustees have to face these challenges in terms of how are you going to fund another $385,000 to pay for an increase when the negotiations were far removed from where you’re all sitting now,” she said. Trustee Julie Austin said she’s concerned with recent comments made by local MLA Michelle Stilwell in The NEWS, that per-pupil funding is higher now than it has ever been. “That may be true but that doesn’t equate to more money for the districts. Our fixed costs and the cost of inflation far exceeds that perpupil funding so it’s a bit of a misnomer, it’s a bit of a red herring,” she said. Hydro costs have gone up, as has fuel, among other costs, she said. She echoed Morran’s statements that every year more and more money is being taken away from school districts and more costs are being downloaded to them from the province. Secretary Treasurer Erica Bailey outlined some targeted savings to try meet the immediate costs of $200,000 for the CUPE raises. This “savings plan” includes the cancellation of some phone lines, implementing a district purchasing card, increasing the use of copiers to get away from the cost of ink jet printers and using cash balances for a shared investment pool. See KERSHAW, page A6

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FOGGY WEEK: Fog has been hanging around Parksville Qualicum Beach all week and it engulfed boats at French Creek Marina on Wednesday morning.

PARKSVILLE’S TOWN-HALL-STYLE COUNCIL MEETING

19A work, casino the hot topics AUREN RUVINSKY

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Highway 19A through downtown Parksville needs improvement, but nobody can agree how that might look. A casino for Parksville seems to be an idea that is getting some good reviews. These were two of the hot topics that were discussed Monday night as Parksville city council conducted its regular meeting in what was described as a town-hall-style format. The idea of narrowing the highway

to a single through lane in each direction as a trial next summer was on the agenda at Monday’s meeting. Several reasons were given for the proposed trial — to slow traffic and make downtown “more friendly,” mayor Chris Burger said in his introduction. Coun. Bill Neufeld said he’d suggested the idea as a way to slow traffic down since “speed kills.” The standing-room-only audience at the more casual and interactive style council meeting held at the Mc-

Millan Arts Centre added other concerns. “We need traffic lights at the Thrifty and QF . . . corner and the McDonald’s corner,” said one woman. Others added concerns about connecting the downtown with the waterfront better, carbon emissions from the heavy traffic and needing more walking and biking space along the highway. Proposed changes to Hwy 19A are a perennial issue in Parksville.

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Zombies, Exit 51 rock Legion Saturday Get into the Halloween spirit this Saturday night as a Zombie Stomp takes place at the Parksville Legion. Local band Exit 51 will be serving up their modern rock and people are encouraged to come dressed in their best zombie outfit. Door open at 7 p.m. and a Zombie Walk will take place at 9:30 p.m. The cover charge is $10 at the door. — NEWS Staff

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Come meet some spooky ghouls at Ballenas Secondary School this Monday evening. It’s the annual grad Halloween House, a fundraiser for the grad class. The events runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on October 28. Entrance is by suggested donation of 2 dollars. — NEWS Staff

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In a screen shot from CBC-TV, Qualicum Beach resident Gordon Moul and his wife Sybil are seen in the front row of the Senate during the Throne Speech in Ottawa on Oct. 16.

QUALICUM BEACH COUPLE IN FRONT ROW FOR THRONE SPEECH

‘Mystified’ by great treatment JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

An RCMP escort to the Parliament Buildings. An invitation to an exclusive party with cabinet ministers. The best seats, front row no less, in the Senate chamber for the Throne Speech. Qualicum Beach resident Gordon Moul says he has no explanation as to why he has been treated so well by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “I couldn’t understand why I was there,” Moul, 82, told The NEWS about his Oct. 16 whirlwind tour to the seat of political power with his wife Sybil. “It mystified me.” While he wouldn’t toot his own horn, Moul’s life story is certainly interesting. A pilot with the same company for more than 40 years, Moul is one of the few people alive who can say they have more than 30,000 hours of flying under his belt. Sure, he flew former prime minister John Diefenbaker around during campaigns, and he has had contact in the past with political figures like another former prime minister, Joe Clark, and both Preston and Ernest Manning. And yes, he was recently given a citation, personally delivered by Harper in Vancouver, for his valiant work helping fly people out of

Uganda during the dangerous time of dictator Idi Amin. But Moul said this recent trip to Ottawa took the cake. He received a police escort from the airport and was surprised to be in the room with Harper’s cabinet ministers just prior to Throne Speech. “That was a private affair,” said Moul. “Very few people other than the ministers were there.” Next was the seating for the Throne Speech itself. “I assumed I would be in the gallery,” he said. “We were given the centre seats right in the front row. I think we were quite unknown, a curiosity for those around us.” Moul insisted he doesn’t understand why he’s getting such royal treatment by the prime minister. Could it be that he is being eyed for a Senate seat? “I would do anything the prime minister asked me to do but I hope not,” said Moul. “I live in Qualicum Beach — why the hell would I want to go to Ottawa?” How about ambassador to Uganda, Moul was asked. “How about ambassador to Qualicum Beach,” was his reply.

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Tax increase likely 3.5% Town has one of the lowest tax rates in the mid-Island region

(3.07 per $1,000 of assessment) is lower than that of Qualicum Beach. Courtenay is at 3.74, Ladysmith at 3.94 and Parksville 4.11. Marsh explained that a 2.5 per cent tax inJOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com crease is almost always built into the plan each The new fire hall project will not increase the year for inflation. The remaining one per cent tax bill for Qualicum Beach residents beyond of the increase had been pegged in the past for what had been projected prior to discussion road work, but that will now be diverted to the about the new facility, Chief Fifire hall project, as per direcNothing has changed. It nancial Officer John Marsh retion of council. was always planned to iterated to town council Mon“Nothing has changed,” said have a 3.5 per cent day when he presented a first Marsh. “It was always planned increase look at the 2014-2018 financial to have a 3.5 per cent increase.” plan. What has changed is the diffiJOHN MARSH The projected tax increase culty of council’s decision-makfor 2014 is 3.5 per cent. That ing process when it comes to means the owner of an avwhat road projects can get done erage-priced home in Qualicum Beach and what will have to wait, now that $5 million is ($396,521), after homeowner’s grants, would earmarked for the fire hall. Council and staff will see a $2,448 tax bill for 2014 ($2,173 if the owner get into the details of that on Monday at 8 a.m. at is over 65 years of age), of which only $1,326 is town hall and that meeting is open to the public. the town’s portion (the balance goes to schools, The public will also have opportunity to give the regional district and other items). council and staff input about what they believe “We get very few complaints on the level of should be priorities throughout this financial taxation,” Marsh told town council. “It’s quite plan process, which is expected to culminate surprising.” with the adoption of the plan on December 2. Marsh also presented slides showing where “There are several months of potential pubQualicum Beach sits for taxes compared to oth- lic involvement here with the financial plan,” er mid-Island communities. Only Comox’s rate said Marsh.

Looking to expand, Museum wants $15,000 more a year Briefly from Qualicum Beach town council’s meeting Monday night: • Asking for their request to be given “due consideration” during the budget process, the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society is asking for an additional $15,000 in funding every year. The society received $34,500 from the town this year. “Our museum is currently experiencing growing pains as we strive to accommodate and display the stories and artifacts from the town’s rich and colourful history and undertake preliminary planning for expansion,” society President James R. Purdon wrote in a letter to Mayor Teunis Westbroek. • Qualicum Beach is a finalist for four national Communities in Bloom awards and Coun. Mary Brouilette is in Ottawa to represent the town at the awards gala. “We all have much to be proud of and I want to congratulate our staff for their efforts,” said Brouilette. See Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS for results. • Council unanimously adopted, without discussion this time around, the Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw. Other communities in the mid-Island region are also considering or have already passed similar bylaws. The

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idea is a business that does work in many communities can buy a business licence in its home community and a second licence that would ensure it could legally operate in a long list of communities. • Council gave second reading, without discussion, to an Official Community Plan amendment that would add what’s called a Regional Context Statement Update to the town’s OCP. This is a request of the Regional District of Nanaimo. After passing second reading, council then set the date for a public hearing on the issue: Monday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at town hall. • Director of Planning Luke Sales presented recommended changes to the town’s secondary suites policy, along with a lost of comments from the public gathered through a survey and a public meeting in June. The recommended changes included the waiving of DCCs for secondary suites within the Village Neighbourhood and increasing the maximum size of carriage houses and garden suites to 968 square feet. The recommendations will now be sent to a long list of stakeholders in the town for their comment before council proceeds. • Motions were passed in relation to the closure of streets for the Remembrance Day Parade and ceremonies. — NEWS Staff

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region rewriting a false history

First Nations program flourishing One focus of the program is to educate all students in the district about the language, history and culture of aboriginal people. The history books portrayed First Nations people as savages.

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hen First Nations elder Jessie Demerse went to school in this district many years ago, she wasn’t treated justly, and it made her want to change who she was. “In my time it wasn’t cool to be native,” she said. “So I wasn’t going to be an Indian.” However, the First Nations program offered in the district today is an excellent one, she said, offering aboriginal students support, spiritual guidance and education involving their own history and culture. Demerse became a First Nations’ liaison, working in the local schools after working in education in Port Alberni, and now, as this district’s elder, she takes on a number of roles, including creating programs, speaking in schools, In my time it wasn’t cool and sharing to be native. So I wasn’t her knowledge. When Degoing to be an Indian merse came back to work jessie demerse in the district about 16 years ago, the First Nations program had a long way to go. And when she applied to move back onto the Qualicum First Nations reserve, she had her own self discovery to do. But she’s enjoyed her journey immensely and said the program is now flourishing as well, with principal Rosie McLeod-Shannon at the helm. McLeod-Shannon said the books written about aboriginal people back in the ‘50s and ‘60s were not accurate, but someone else’s perception of the First Nations culture. Back then, she learned her people were savages and she couldn’t identify with that, she said. She had feelings of shame, as did many other First Nations people. That’s why an important part of the First Nations program in district 69 is to expose everyone, aboriginal and otherwise, to the language, history and culture of Canada’s first peoples. “That’s key,” said McLeod-Shannon. “If we’re going to live together {and} work together, we need to understand each other and where we come from. And being able to understand why things happened the way they happened.”

Today, liaison workers in the district go to the schools to educate entire classes on First Nations culture. Certain lessons may be proposed by a teacher in the district, and the appropriate liaison—and often Demerse—will come speak to the topic. For example, students will learn about cedar and its importance to the First Nations people, and then will try their hand at weaving baskets and other items. They have also learned about salmon, longhouses, traditional dances and language, lacrosse and button blankets, among other topics. The First Nations Advisory Committee in the district, made up of First Nations representatives, a teacher representative and a school trustee, recently completed its second Enhancement Agreement, outlining a vision statement to enrich the educational opportunities for all students, as well as support First Nation’s students and enhance their own understanding of their heritage. This is the second agreement that has been penned in the district, which is something to be proud of, said acting assistant superintendent Gillian Wilson. She has had direct contact with the First Nations program as director of instruction in the district for the past four years. “Some districts have not signed their first (enhancement agreement) or are only working on their first, but our community actually came together and signed their second one without any hitches whatsoever. So that’s exciting that we’re not a community in conflict, we work together to find solutions and support for kids.” The enhancement agreement highlights four areas of focus for the program: intellectual, spiritual, emotional and pysical well being. There is also tutoring available after school if necessary.Wilson has been working with the district for about 15 years said she feels really proud of the district’s First Nations program. She said there’s a growing sense of positive awareness in the community about the program. McLeod-Shannon said it’s the passionate and knowledgable liaison workers who are the cornerstone of the First Nations program. These staff members create a sense of belonging for First Nations students, and are the connection between the families and the schools.

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Dane MacPherson recently learned how to weave cedar during a cultural lesson from elder Jessie Demerse and first nations liaison worker loanna Clint.

And they often take their work home with them, she said. But the amount of students the liaison workers are assigned to connect with is too great, and more funding is needed from the province to lighten that load, McLeod-Shannon said. Each liaison is assigned to work with three schools each, except one staff member who splits her time between both high schools. They are meant to reach, and in many cases assist, every one of the First Nations students in the program, all 390 of them, but that’s too much, McLeod Shannon said. “My dream would be that the ministry (of education) would say, here’s a set amount of money you’re going to get for your district and and you’re going to be able to hire one person for each school.” Demerse concurred. “Who suffers?” she asked. “Our kids. We don’t have the time to spend with

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them academically (or) culturally the way that we would like to,” she said. On a positive note, McLeod-Shannon said she has begun to see a new direction from the Ministry of Education where more First Nations teachings are being weaved into the curriculum. She said she’s glad to see the false stories that were created years ago are being replaced with actual history, and she’s happy to be a part of retelling those stories. Although Demerse could retire from the district, she’s not ready to go yet, she said, as she still finds it incredibly rewarding to work with students. “I love the freedom of being able to go into the schools and be with the kids,” she said. “You come away from the schools with a smile on your face and you feel so good, it’s such a beautiful feeling.” For more on the First Nations program in district 69 visit www.sd69.bc.ca/Programs-Services/FirstNations.

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This includes a suggestion last year to change the name to something more locally evocative and a more ambitious plan in 2009 to create a one way circuit around town with the addition of the notorious “Jensen extension,” — called the elephant in the room by Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson. Monday’s meeting began with a brief report from director of planning Vaughn Figueira, basically explaining that without massive city-wide changes to traffic routes, loosing two of the four traffic lanes on Hwy 19A would cause mass traffic chaos and slow-downs. Figueira made projections based on existing traffic studies found preliminary estimates of traffic jams with back-ups of several blocks at major intersections, in some cases overlapping with other back-ups. The result would be dangerous for emergency response situations and cost downtown businesses and delivery people considerably. Then the packed gallery had their chance to weigh in on what quickly became a very clear theme — “I just can’t see this working,” one person summed up early. Many people agreed with one comment that, “it would be a nightmare, it wouldn’t enhance the downtown, it would kill it.” The discussion remained civil and it was clear that while few wanted the lane reduction, most agreed the highway through the middle of town is not

ideal, but everyone suggested different problems and possible solutions. Suggestions included reducing the speed, increasing enforcement, adding speed bumps, bringing back photo radar, more traffic lights and/or crosswalks, and the addition of a pedestrian overpass from downtown to the waterfront. In a quick poll at the end of the discussion only about five people in a room of around 80 raised their hand in support of reducing the number of lanes.

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• Just over a week before Monday’s town hall style council meeting, Parksville Mayor Chris Burger had floated a casino and growing medical marijuana as possible money-making ideas. He said that while only eight per cent of all taxes paid in the country (fees, sales and income taxes) go to municipalities, those cities are responsible for two thirds of the infrastructure. While this council has been fiscally conservative and the city is in pretty good financial shape, Burger said, costs keep going up and the city needs to find more revenue to maintain service levels. “The chamber is actively trying to attract young families and this (a ca-

sino) would help a lot,” said Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Kim Burden. Those most clearly in favour of a casino were a few people who said they travel to neighbouring communities to gamble where they see many people from the Parksville area, “why not keep that money here?” one woman asked. Burger agreed locals often travel to gamble and there’s a lot of local gambling with lottery tickets and online, “and all of that money goes directly to Victoria.” He pointed out that most Vancouver Island communities of Parksville’s size or larger have casinos that earn them $400,000 to $4 million a year in direct revenue, plus spin-off benefits like employment and tourism. He said this was just an initial idea to test reaction, and even if there was 100 per cent support, it was a provincial decision the ciy could only lobby for. Opinion was fairly evenly split for and against, but almost everyone agreed it would be a complicated decision that would have to include the location and style of the casino, traffic and neighbourhood impact, and the idea of a referendum was suggested. The main criticism came around the social issues with several people pointing to things like a recent report from provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall stating that the growth in gambling has tripled the number of problem gamblers in the province over the last decade.

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The possible implementation of heat pumps to save utility costs at some schools was another savings item brought forward. The targeted savings nearly reached the $200,000 goal. Austin said those savings should

be taken back to benefit the students in the district, and she made a motion to send a letter to the Ministry of Education outlining the board’s concerns with the new savings plan and the ongoing projected budget deficit of 1.3

million. Board Chair Lynette Kershaw shared her feelings on the district’s deficit situation following Morran’s statements. “I think the word terrified is quite appropriate.”

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Local Government Act Section 892 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, to receive representations from all persons who believe their interest in property to be affected by the proposed amendments to “Town of Qualicum Beach Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 700, 2011”. A copy of the bylaw, and related documents, may be inspected at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, #201 – 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, from October 24 to November 4, 2013.

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On Oct. 16, Qualicum Beach Legion held a luncheon with salutes and guest speakers for the soldiers that over the years had fought wars not for pleasure or gain but rather for freedom and peace. It was reminder for not only the victories and heroic acts, but also the memories and tragedies that were forced on individuals over ages of our assumed civilization. War will never be extinct as long as there are irrational people to pursue it. To date, Canada has continued to protect its freedom as well as other’s hope for peace and liberty around the world. The speakers were clear and effective and as the words voiced out in lieu of millions, the audience were awestruck and in some moments in tears. Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek read a onepage, very emotional letter from a 13-year-old girl whose father had experienced war in Afghanistan. Although it was a plea for remembrance of those who fought for our freedom, it was also a very sensitive letter of a 13 year-old who saw and felt her father’s emotions of wartime tragedies. The second speaker was Lee Falkner who summarized his tragic experience on the

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The Empty Chair: The table is a single setting. The white tablecloth represents purity of intentions to defend country’s freedom while the burning candle signifies mothers, wives, sweethearts who waited and prayed for safe return of loved ones. The red rose is the symbol of blood of those killed in action on battlefields around the world on the ground, the air and at sea. The salt represents the tears of the families mourning their loved ones. The inverted glass is for the soldier who cannot toast with us. The poppy is the Legion’s symbol of remembrance and the pledge of assistance. Finally the empty chair for those who are not here with us anymore, however they shall remain forever in our memories.

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Robertson who made a very interesting and detailed summery of his father’s (Rock Robertson) war experience, a surgeon in WW2 on the front lines in Italy as the allies moved northward. The luncheon was made by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and was considered by all an excellent meal.

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ike the old Never Cry Wolf story, it’s possible in the near future no one will listen to the Town of Qualicum Beach. Two instances make us wonder whether any edict from council or staff of that beautiful town is worth the paper on which it is printed. The trailer across from the beach near one of the greatest spots on earth, The Shady Rest, belongs to a developer who had a plan at one point, we’re sure. For one reason or another that plan fell through, but the trailer still stands, with a curious First Aid sign on it to boot. Council has raised the issue in a public meeting. Staff said at one point they had requested the trailer be taken down or it would be taken down by the town and the expense billed to the developer. That was months ago. The trailer still stands. There has been talk that the development could be re-started, but the town would not provide details this week. Next we head to the Heritage Forest, where you might be in for a big surprise. About 150 days ago, after weeks of public discussion, council gave the tenant of the town-owned home 90 days notice to vacate the premises. At the time of writing, that person is still living on the property, rent-free as always, a situation that could be seen as a contravention of Chapter 26 of the Community Charter. The point here is not about the developer, not about the tenant. It’s about the trend. We’d like to tell you what the most recent spin is from the town on these issues, but we got this yesterday from cultural consultant-cum-communications officer Patricia Huntsman: “The town cannot comment on these specific cases. The town has been successful in enforcing bylaws in the past, it just takes time as there are procedural aspects to follow. This is why the town focuses its efforts on compliance rather than enforcement. The latter, though effective, is a costly and lengthy process.” So what’s next, letters from the town to the developer and the tenant that state: we really, really, really mean it this time? — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters great health care On Saturday night I had occasion to call a “designated driver,” although I haven’t had a drink in more than three months, and “crash a party” in Nanaimo. I was welcomed, although uninvited, and treated with the utmost care and attention, as if I were a long, lost friend. I was shown a place to stay for the evening and greeted by a number of very nice people, none of whom I had ever met before, but all of whom had my very best interests, and comfort, at heart. I would like to say that I was so impressed that I decided to stay for a couple of days but the truth of the matter is that it was they who wanted, nay insisted, that I stay and partake of their hospitality, which I did until around noon on Monday. Now, without further ado, the point of my story as I sit, happy and comfortably in my own home. The “party I crashed” was Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) emergency department, and not for the first time, might I add. The people I met were the doctors, nurses and staff of that facility. The treatment I received was second to none in spite of the somewhat terrifying situation in which I found myself. The follow-up which has been arranged will be in my best interests, through testing and other possible procedures, which will be handled by these very nice people and their facilities. To the complainers who flog their negativity, weekly, in the local media, regarding NRGH and the Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) and the B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS), a pox on all your houses. I reiterate for the umpteenth time: there is nothing wrong with our health care system, it is there for us, and here is the kicker, when it is really needed. It is not there to be abused.

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It may need some tweaking here and there, but so do a lot of service institutions. I do not often write, as do others, but I just had to counter the three who voiced their complaints this week regarding the OHC and the NRGH. I am sure we will hear from them again. In the meantime, many thanks to the BCAS and the NRGH for a wonderful weekend. Stewart Moore Qualicum Beach

Paging any doctor Is there a doctor in the house? More specifically, in the multi-million dollar Oceanside Health Centre? Apparently there is one primary care (family) doctor, that’s right, one doctor to fill the needs of the 1,000-plus residents of Parksville that currently do not have access to a doctor. This one doctor also has her own patients to look after, as well as any new patients that she takes on. The deciding factor in my move back to Parksville last July was because of this wonderful new health care centre and the availability of a doctor, at least that’s what I thought. I filled out the required form, took it to the new health centre and waited and am still waiting to hear whether or not I have been accepted as a new patient. I fit the criteria, live in Parksville and don’t have a doctor. I called the centre a few times asking when I will know if I have been accepted or not and was told that letters would be going out soon. It’s been nearly two months since I put in my application. Is it just me that thinks it makes sense that before spending millions of dollars on a new health centre that maybe, just maybe, it would have been a good idea to have, at

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the very least, potential doctors in the mix? Yes, the new centre is a pretty nice building, as buildings go, and yes, the support staff seem good at their jobs, but what good is all of that without having actual doctors that can take new patients? Apparently they are in the process of hiring another doctor, that’s good. Hope it’s sooner rather than later and that this new doctor that is hired can actually take new patients.

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Watch for vehicles Over the last few years there appears to be a general erosion of common sense and to single out an issue what about pedestrians and vehicles; who survives the accident? Let’s face it folks, we have all been seeing this for a long time. Pedestrians who deliberately walk out into traffic without even looking or breaking stride as they feel they have the right of way. Take a look at the motor vehicle acts that are referenced below and then take a hard look at your actions. Do you honestly feel that a onetonne-plus vehicle can be stopped by your body? Here is the time-tested method that may save your life: First stop and look both ways and make eye contact with the driver. If the vehicle traffic is close and heavy, wait a bit for it to pass. You are not in that much of a hurry, I hope. The B.C. MVAct 179 (2) notes: “A pedestrian must not leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close it is impracticable for the driver to yield the right of way.”

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The future is electric AMSTERDAM – BMW has joined the race for the electric car dollar. On the evidence of two days driving the funky-looking all-electric i3 through the narrow streets of old Amsterdam and alongside the picturesque canals of rural Holland, the German manufacturer may have a winner. For starters, it is simply great fun to drive. The lithium-ion battery, encased in an aluminum cage below the five-seater cabin, provides enough instant zap to the electric motor to propel the car smoothly to 100 klicks in less than eight seconds. Left the stopwatch

at home, but counting “one-and-two etc.” to count seconds, my lips barely mouthed “six” before the speedo leapt from 80 to 120 km/h while passing. It handles beautifully at any speed and hugs the road; thanks to the technology-laden aluminum platform, that gives it a very low centre of gravity. Turns on a Euro too, as we found during the many U-turns made on blocked streets. Of course, F1 take-offs will suck the battery dry somewhat more quickly but you need not be a snail in the so-called Comfort mode to achieve the advertised 160 kilometres range on a full

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you have a car for the tank, sorry, fully-charged Interior and beyond. Way battery. Plug it in at beyond. As the battery home overnight and you runs low, a two-cylinder, are ready to roar; go for 647cc gas engine, which the enhanced charger sits neatly by the side of and raring to go in three its electric brother, kicks hours. in and generates power The remarkable efficiento top up the battery. cy is largely due to two Push it and gas stops factors. The carbon-fibre The lithium-ion will be frequent because body is light and regenonly a minuscule erative braking generbattery provides nine-litre tank feeds it. ously juices up the cells. enough instant zap However, most folks will In a two-hour drive, the to the electric motor get a chance to recharge only time I dropped the to propel the car before too many visits to anchors was when one the pump. of Amsterdam’s kazillion smoothly to 100 There is another hope cyclists cut in front of klicks in less than for those living beyond me. Ruined my score, the eight seconds. Hope. Private companies blighter. are seriously evaluatAccepting the more slugKeith Morgan ing the supply of fast gish EcoPro and EcoPro+ chargers that top up batmodes will add 20 and teries in less than half 40 km to the range. an hour. Eyes will be on the Sea-to-Sky Frankly, in this configuration the i3, is Highway where chargers are now good for any daily commute between found at Britannia Beach. And they are Vancouver and Abbotsford and most popping up in parking lots the length journeys in southern Vancouver Island. and breadth of the province as the The very areas where BMW expects to popularity of plug-in hybrid models by do the most business. other brands grows. The i3 offers premium brand luxury for few dollars short of $45,000. Shell View our BMWi3 gallery and read out another 4 grand for the unimagimore about the electric car at natively named ‘range-extender’ and drivewayBC.ca

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Near New: 2010 to 2012 Ford Fusion (as it often is) when backing out of a the passenger cabin. Claimed city/ parking stall. highway fuel consumption is a very This generation is also a quieter impressive 4.6/5.4 L/100km. Fusion. Changes to reduce cabin Fuel consumption ratings for the other noise levels include an acoustic Fusion engines are as follows; 9.4/6.4 windshield, thicker front-door glass, L/100 km (city/highway) for the new hood insulators, additional 2.5-litre; 11.1/7.3 (city/highway) for sound deadening in the trunk and the 3.0-litre V6 models; and 12.7/8.3 a new headliner in the cabin that’s (city/highway) for the 3.5-litre with The hybrid’s battery made with an absorption material. all-wheel drive. is a nickel-metal An air filter that removes respiratory A new optional safety feature on the hydride type that’s irritants and toxins from entering 2010 Fusion (well worth having) was smaller and lighter than the cabin was also a new standard a Blind Spot system that comes with feature of Fusion. Cross Traffic Alert, which was a unique competitors. A new standard innovation was a to Ford system. Radar sensors in the Bob McHugh fuel filler system called EasyFuel. Not rear side quarter panels can detect a only does it eliminate the need to remove a gas cap moving object within a 20 metre (65-ft) range on when filling up, it reduces evaporative emissions. either side. Great to have when vision is restricted You simply push the fuel-pump nozzle into a gas tank receptacle and it automatically seals shut when removed. Six standard airbags helped the Fusion attain a top five-star crash-test rating. If an air bag is deployed, Fusion also has a unique emergency alert system that flashes the hazard warning lights and sounds the horn, to attract attention. An electronic stability-control system with a brake-activated traction control system was a new standard safety feature. The MyKey security system was made a standard feature on the 2011 Fusion, a spotter mirror, to help eliminate blind spots, was incorporated in the door mirrors and the SE edition got standard automatic headlights. No significant changes were made for 2012. Good reliability, owner satisfaction and low cost of repair ratings helped the 2012 Ford Fusion get a “Recommend” rating from Consumer Reports. Ford Fusion buyers also benefit from having a good sup-

Amid lingering global financial turmoil, recession recovery was already in high-gear at Ford, with an over 40 per cent year-over-year sales gain that made Ford the top-selling automaker in Canada, in 2009. It was also the year it launched an all-new 2010 model year version of its popular mid-sized family car the Ford Fusion. The 2010 Fusion was offered in SE and SEL trim levels with a choice of a 2.5-litre I4 or a 3.0-litre V6 engines and a 3.5-litre V6 powered an all-new Fusion Sport model with all-wheel-drive. Ford also introduced its first hybrid edition of Fusion with an Atkinson cycle version of the 2.5-litre engine and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT). The hybrid’s battery is a nickel-metal hydride type that’s smaller and lighter than competitors and it’s temperature is controlled by air extracted from

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MARGARET CHRISTINA

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April 6, 1926October 16, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mom, Nan and Great Nan at Trillium Lodge, Parksville, BC on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Margaret had a strong sense of Family, a great sense of humour and a positive attitude. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Bill Cornell (Linda), Mary-Ann Wesnoski (Terry), Don Cornell, her many grandchildren and great grandchildren who will cherish their memories of her. A private family gathering will be held for Margaret. The Family wishes to express their immense gratitude to Dr. Brad Bell and the staff at Trillium Lodge for the great care and compassion given to Margaret.

LYNNE CAROL BEYER December 23, 1946 - October 7, 2013

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lynne; beloved wife to Gunter, adoring mother to Alana, Matthew and daughterin-law, Daniella. She was a proud grandmother to Cade and Lukas Beyer, whom she loved beyond words. Lynne passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. Lynne was born into a pioneer family. She spent her younger years playing piano and figure skating in the beautiful orchard valley of Creston, B.C. and later moved to Victoria, B.C. It was in Victoria where she began her career working for the government as a secretary. Soon after, Lynne fell in love with a young soccer player, Gunter Beyer. They were happily married in 1971. In 1979, Lynne and Gunter moved to Qualicum Beach where they raised their twin children in a cozy log home that they built. From then on, they never left their homestead in the woods. Lynne will be sadly missed: an incredibly loving and generous lady with a feisty spirit and courageous soul. Through hard times with her health, Lynne never gave up, defying miraculous odds in order to spend more joyous moments with her family. In keeping with her promise, Lynne will continue to watch over us for years to come. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for Dr. Feick, VIHA (Oceanside Home Support Services) and the staff of NRGH for the compassionate care Lynne received over the years. We would also like to thank our many treasured family and friends. The love extended by the Beyer Family, the Hook Family, Elma and Cecil Trumbley and Maureen Campbell made Lynneâ€™s journey bearable. Finally, thank you to all the soccer friends on the island for the support and kind wishes. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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RAINALDI, OLGA (nee GRASSI) June 14, 1919 October 17, 2013

Olga passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband (Sam), son (Byron) and her sister (Ada), she will be sadly missed by her brother & sister, daughter, grandchildren, great - grandchildren and great - great grandchildren as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. We are blessed to have had so many years with Olga to love and guide us. Quick with the yardstick but quicker with hugs and kisses, this amazing woman will forever be a source of inspiration to those who knew her. In lieu of flowers please direct donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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92, passed away peacefully in his home in Parksville, BC on October 7, 2013. He was born September 15, 1921 in Osgood, SK. In 1938 he â€œroad the railsâ€? to Vancouver, and went to work in the Blubber Bay lime mine. After serving in the Harbor Defense during WWII, he settled in Vancouver and started a family, working as a Lions Gate Bridge toll collector for ten years. In 1954 Al started his career in the airline industry as a counter agent with Queen Charlotte Airlines. In 1955 QCA sent him to work on the DEW Line, and later to Edmonton -when QCA was acquired by Pacific Western Airlines. He held various positions in Edmonton, Vancouver and Yellowknife. He retired as a Vice President with PWA in 1986. In early retirement he remained close to the people and industry he loved, working as a Commissionaire in the Calgary airport RCMP Detachment. Alâ€™s love for â€œthe coastâ€? carried him back to Vancouver Island at the age of eighty. In Parksville he maintained a full and healthy life until his death. He was known by many for his love of birds and dogs (as well as his rescues of both).â€œGrampa Alâ€™sâ€? quick wit, and sparkling eyes will be sadly missed. He is survived by his daughter Caroll (Read) Archibald; grandchildren Kelly (Mark) Fankhauser, Justin (Valerie) Archibald and Tyler Archibald; great-grandchildren Jakob and London Fankhauser and Helena and Marin Archibald, all of Salt Lake City, Utah. His request was for cremation and no funeral. A family memorial is planned.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Health Care Aides Qualicum Beach Manor

2 Health Care Aides needed for senior care; Full time permanent shift work; Completion of high sch; Health Care Aide Certification; CPR & First aide certification; experience an asset; Lift, turn, massage, bathe and feed patients; $19.00/hr. Email resume: qualicummanor@ hotmail.com

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QUALICUM PHARMASAVE has an immediate opening for a F/T merchandiser. The successful candidate must be outgoing, organized, work well under deadlines, have 2 years experience in retail. Product knowledge, financial and computer literacy is a must. Send resume and references in confidence by Nov 4, Attention: Sandy Conn, Box 970, 720 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1T3

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

RETAIL PART time position available at Qualicum Stationers for cashier and inventory stocking. Must have photocopying experience. Print shop experience a bonus. Apply in person with resume at 206 First Ave. W. Qualicum Beach.

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca IF YOU are looking for a reliable house cleaner to clean your home, please call me! I live in Qualicum Beach and have experience and excellent references. Call 250-752-4342

WORK WANTED EXPERIENCED TILE setter looking for work. Quality work at competitive prices! For a estimate call Brandon: 250618-4073 or email: mrb832@gmail.com

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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent reporter/photographer. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a variety of beats. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to: â€˘ Adhere to deadlines. â€˘ Write concise, accurate, balanced copy and adhere to Canadian Press style guidelines. â€˘ Take sharp, well-formatted photos that can add to our award-winning record of outstanding presentation and design. Familiarity with video production is an asset. â€˘ Take direction while also contributing original story ideas. â€˘ Produce consistent, attractive pages using InDesign and Photoshop while following The NEWSâ€™ style guidelines. â€˘ Be comfortable doing interviews and taking photos in all settings, from the council chambers to the theatre to ball field. â€˘ Be adept at working with social media and loading websites with content, including video. Candidates should have their own digital camera, a vehicle and a valid driverâ€™s licence. The NEWS offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is one of BCâ€™s Best Newspapers, the recipient of Gold for Best Community Newspaper in 2012 and 2010 and Silver in 2011 by the BCYCNA. It is the paper of record in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is owned by Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Interested? Send your resume and samples of your work, by October 23, 2013 to: John Harding, Editor Parksville Qualicum Beach News #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 or e-mail: editor@pqbnews.com Black Press www.blackpress.ca C O M M U N I T Y

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Â Emcon Services Inc, Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season to perform a variety of winter related road maintenance activities including operating snowplows and sanding trucks.Â Operators are needed for Parksville, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Ucluelet. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

Valid BC Driverâ€™s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). Proven highway trucking experience Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and Operating a variety of transmissions. Pre-employment drug screening

Qualified applicants are invited to submit rĂŠsumĂŠs, along with photocopy of driverâ€™s licence, an up-to-date driverâ€™s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 1435 Springhill Road Parksville, BC V9P 2T2 Fax: 250-248-5574

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HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Mowing & leaf raking, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

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

IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS NOT TOO Late to Winterize. Res./Com. Call Ted at Aqua Nova Irrigation (250)228-6682.

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.

PAINTING 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.

ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commercial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experience. Call Mike 250-248-8569

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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).

FRIENDLY FRANK 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

PORTABLE DISHWASER$50. Call (250)752-8348.

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

FURNITURE 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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

5’X8’ WOOL AREA Rug $250. 2 yr. Old wing brocade swoop back couch - $325. Ultnamatic medical bed 4 yrs. old with 25yr. warranty, lifts head, massages-auto. - paid $5,200, selling for $2,200. Smoke free home, all like new. 250-338-2166.

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

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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.

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

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

DINING SET with buffet and six chairs (2 captains) plus two leafs. Solid wood. Mediterranean style. Call 250-752-9548 or 250-248-7771 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.

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

DUNCAN PHYFE dining room table, 2 drop leafs, 4 brass claw feet; 4 matching chairs. All in good condition. $500. 1 (250)756-9254 MOVING MUST Sell- 3 seat lazy boy recliner (sage green), $400. Single lazy boy recliner (maroon), $300. Desk, filing cabinet, adjustable desk chair, $250. Bed sofa (flower pattern), $150. middle bar height dining rm table (glass top)+ 8 chairs, $400. Coffee table, 2 end tables & high table all w/marble top set of 4, $350. Beige lounge chair, $75. All in very good condition and reasonably priced. Call (250)5863624 for info and viewing.

FORTRESS 1700-MOBILITY SCOOTER. New 2 batteries w/charger, fully serviced. Adjustable Captains Seat. $990. Del Avail. 250-248-1281(eve)

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

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

OXYGENATOR for home use. $700. (250)713-6653

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

QUEEN MATTRESS SET Brand new. Must sell! Only $200.(250)713-9680 QUEEN SIZE mattress & box spring with frame. Scandinavian design 8 yrs old. $300. Call 250-248-7911

WHEELCHAIR LIKE new Breezy 20x16 (short). New $2370 asking $1600. Call 250752-1923

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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

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 exceptional landscaping, separate driveway can park RV’s etc. $352,500. (250) 954-0227.

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

NORTH NANAIMO- 107 Harpooner Place (off McGirr) 2100sq ft, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean mtn views, cul-de-sac, close to schools, lrg fenced yrd, new kitchen & roof, beautiful deck, lot size 7600sqft. $389,000. (250)756-6125. 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.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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

QUALITY LIVING room/dining room and misc. items. No reasonable offer refused. 250586-8922.

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WINTER TIRES 225/75/R16. Bolt pattern 5 x 114mm (5-4.5”) on rims. Fits Jeep or Ford Ranger. 85% rubber. $490. obo 250-954-3308

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 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. 26th and 27th. (Sat & Sun) 2-4pm.

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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.

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SUITES, UPPER 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 NANOOSE 1 bdrm ground level bachelor/ette suite near Island Hwy. $650. pm + util. n/p, n/s. Call 250-468-7224.

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Scary Atoms hosting Halloween dance Development squad of nine and 10 year-olds playing good team hockey and looking for funds JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com

They’re a scaaaary team to play against, and in keeping with the theme, Oceanside’s Atom Generals hockey team will be hosting a Halloween Fundraiser Dance. Slated for the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 p.m. to midnight featuring the music of Baby Jane, tickets to the fundraiser are $20 per person. Costumes are not mandatory but there will be prizes for best costumes. There will be a silent auction and a shuttle by donation. Tickets are available at Wilde and Sparrow, Mod Apparel and Cranky Dog Music. No minors allowed. “This is a fantastic group of boys,” said Lorelei Birchett. Last Sunday the young development squad of 9-10 yearolds was in Sooke where they battled hard and came up on the short end of a 3-1 final. “It was a close, competitive, hard-played game. We just lorelei Birchett photo came up against a tough goal- Oceanside’s Atom Generals hockey team will be hoping to raise funds through a Halloween dance at tender,” said team manager An- the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Nov. 2. drew Copley. Back on the Thanksgiving weekend, the Atom Generals Alberni Thanksgiving tour- Island and as far away as West nament final the two teams went undefeated at 5-0 and nament featuring eight atom Vancouver and Semiahmoo. were tied 3-3 heading into the won the gold medal at the Port development teams from the Against the hosts in the tour- final frame. Alberni scored ear-

Theyre playing good hockey, they’re playing as a team, and they’re having fun anDrew CopLey

ly in the period to go up 4-3, but the Oceansiders caught fire with two goals in six seconds by Kobe Verbicky to recapture the lead and rolled to a 9-5 win. First year ‘tender Ashton Sadauskas and Ben Tisdelle were both solid sharing the duties in net. “Good game, great tournament. The kids played hard and clean throughout the whole tournament,” said Copley. There are 24 atom development teams up and down the Island which are broken into four tiers of six teams each. The teams are currently going through their placement round for the start of league play in mid November. “They’re playing good hockey, they’re playing as a team, and they’re having fun.” GAME ON The Atom Generals have a placement game this Saturday in Campbell River.

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Revamped and recharged, the SaveOn-Foods Oceanside Generals take to the ice this weekend hungry for some wins. With his first two league games and first full week of practice under his belt, new head coach Dan Lemmon said: “It’s coming along real good. Obviously we’re still in the process of finalizing our roster what with the new faces coming in. That said, we’ve been focusing on some systems this week, as well as focusing on the power play and penalty kill ...lots of learning going on at practice, but I think the team is starting to come together, not only on paper but in the dressing room as well.” The Gens will have their hands full in Nanaimo Friday when they take to the ice against the Buccaneers, and return home Saturday to face the Saanich Braves (7:30 p.m. start).

Lots of learning going on at practice, but that said I think the team is starting to come together, not only on paper but in the dressing room as well Dan Lemmon

“Absolutely,” Lemon, who calls Nanaimo home and coached Major Midget there, answered quickly when asked if he’s looking forward to his first match against the Buccaneers. “For me it’s kind of a homecoming so it would be nice to come into Nanaimo and hopefully put on a show, put in a good game and show the Buccaneers and kind of send the league a message with a hard-played game against Nanaimo and hopefully come away with two points.” Ditto for Saturday’s game against the Braves he said, pointing out that at this point it doesn’t matter who they’re fac-

ing: “we need some W’s.” Nanaimo, winners of 12 of their 14 games thus far this season, are well in front for top spot in the North Division and one point back of the VIJHL’s firstplace Victoria Cougars. Friday is shaping up to be a classic goaltender’s duel. Nanaimo starter Ryan Waldhaus has a league leading GAA of 1.11, and at this point Lemmon said he’s leaning towards starting standout rookie Liam Giroux that game, and give the new guy, Evgueni Makarski from Toronto, the start Saturday night. The Buccaneers boast the second best power play in the league at 25.71 per cent and the second best penalty kill at 94.52 per cent. At this point in the campaign, Oceanside sits last on the power play at 5.41 per cent and sixth on the PK at 78.16 per cent, but those numbers are likely to

change as the Generals’ new head coach instills his systems. The Saanich Braves are 1-4-1 in the month of October and come to town sitting last in the South division and six points up of the last place Generals for eighth. For all the sightings of late, though, one blue-liner that’s been standing out is 17-year-old rookie assistant captain Liam Peel from Qualicum Beach, who earned back-to-back game star selections last week. “Liam’s playing great for us and he’s going to be playing key minutes for us down the stretch,” said Lemmon. “Real good speed, makes good decisions with the puck, and he seems to know when to jump into a play that causes an oddman situation. Not only is he good defensively for us, he’s also an asset offensively for our team.” See More iMportS, page A29

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The Generals have purchased the playing rights of 18-year-old defenseman Max Crawford from the Comox Valley Glacier Kings. “He’s a big strong kid, more of a stay at home guy. Good speed, very physical — he’ll

be an asset to our team,” said coach Lemmon. According to Gens’ manager Lou Gravel the team is also “on the verge of signing two more imports from Jr. A in the U.S.” with names to come.

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lowed the visitors a few peeks at Ian (Miller’s) net.” The Eagles opened the scoring 10 minutes in when McMillan sent Marty McNabb in on a breakaway from centre field. Nanaimo’s keeper stopped his first shot but McNabb buried the rebound. Nanaimo drew even at 1-1 in the dying minutes of the opening half which is how it stood at the break. The visitors carried the play to start the second half but the Shadies settled down and regained control of the match with Dietmar Baumeister slotting home what would prove

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Talk about getting off to a flying start. Oceanside’s Midget House Jets roared to a 12-3 win over Alberni Valley 1 in their league opener at Victor Kraatz Arena last Saturday. “We had scoring from six different players, and assists from almost everybody in the lineup,” said Jets’ assistant coach Marc Norris, pointing out the team of 18 players is made up almost entirely of first-year midget players, with one third year and four second-year players in the lineup. Nick McAleer led the charge with four goals, Masato Wilson and Stirling McCullough potted a pair each. Goalies Alexandre Howard and Cole Blake shared the duties in net. “Great way to open the season,” said Norris. “The kids were firing on all cylinders and having fun out there. It’s a great team — you couldn’t ask for a better group of kids. They’re super supportive of each other, they don’t get too down about losing and they have a lot of fun out there. They’re just a real fun group, a great group of kids to coach.” The squad of 15-17 year olds played five preseason games, will play some 17

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When Colin James decided to come out with a swingstyle album years ago, he was told it was career suicide. He had a thing, he was told, and he would be crazy to blow that. Those people were wrong. “Now when I look back on the 80-some-songs I’ve recorded with the Little Big Band I’m like, man am I glad I did that,” said the Canadian music icon from his home in North Vancouver. Similarly, when he embraced another course and made an acoustic album with his buddy Colin Linden some years later, his record company didn’t want anything to do with it. James convinced those in charge that it was important to show that side of him and that he didn’t want to retread the same territory. It was probably the least expensive album he made, he said, and it was very well received, snagging James his fifth Juno award. Those same people at the record company later admitted that that was their favourite album of his. “I find the times in my life when I’ve made that step, although sometimes it doesn’t seem like the smartest idea at the time or you get some flack, in retrospect they’ve been amazing things {to have} in my tool kit.” James is playing an Up Close and Personal Acoustic Tour at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Monday, November 18. James started devoting his time to music at the age of 11. By 18 he was invited by guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan to open for him in Saskatoon and later in the United States. His debut self-titled album in 1988, featuring the hits Voodoo Thing and Five Long Years, was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history. It won him his first Juno and had him opening for Keith Richards. Over his 30-year career he has won six Juno awards (as well as 16 Maple Blues awards), performed for the Queen, appeared on David Letterman, and sold a number of multi-platinum albums. James was credited with launching the swing revival with his Little Big Band in 1993, and he has now released four successful albums with that group to date. Last year he released the album 15, (aptly named as it was his fifteenth album) which features a mix of rock, blues, gospel and pop. On the album he co-wrote a couple of soulful ballads with Ron Sexsmith, along with some more upbeat rock and blues tracks with other renowned music professionals. He said collaborating is something he’s always made a habit of doing. “One thing that never came super easy to me was writ-

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ing songs, and I’ve always collaborated with others when writing songs. Occasionally I’ve written my own,” he said, bringing up his collaboration with Sexsmith. “He’s very talented and it’s fun to get together with others especially when you share common interests and love of certain styles.” This year James released his first ever live album, Twenty Five Live, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame. James said for a long time he was known as a guitar player who sang a little. Now 49, he said he has really fallen in love with singing and feels he knows what he’s doing with his voice now more than ever. “If I listen to stuff when I was in my twenties, I didn’t know how to sing yet...that was just a fact,” he said. “{If I} listen to Why’d You Lie? All I hear is a guy trying to find his voice, you know? I can barely listen to that stuff personally,” he laughed. For the majority of his career James also thought of himself as an electric guitar player rather than an acoustic one, so when his manager suggested he try doing some acoustic shows he didn’t think it was such a great idea. “And then I went out and did it and I realized there is a

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People who spend their time behind the scenes with horses at racetracks have an unspoken and compelling bond, according to local artist Juanita Sahl. “What I love about the backstretch, when I’m there, with all those people of various backgrounds, some extremely wealthy, some really well educated others not formally educated at all, some are virtually homeless except for their tack room, but it’s the love of the horse that brings them all together,” she said. “But they don’t talk about it. But you understand that.” Sahl is presenting an exhibition at the McMillan Arts Centre from November 1 to 23 called Everything Horses. The opening reception will take place November 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Her show will include a diverse collection of artwork surrounding her love of horses, from her time at Hastings Racecourse to fantasy pieces. The exhibition will include canvas floor cloths, what she calls old time art, drapery, oil prints, line drawings, poetry, watercolours and more. Sahl doesn’t remember the first time she drew or painted a horse because she was too young. But she does remember her first connection with horses at Hastings Racecourse. She had an instant kinship with the place, the people and the horses. Sahl had an exhibition of the work she created there called Here at Hastings which she showed in White Rock and in Vancouver, and she’s held a couple shows as fundraisers for horse foundations like New Stride, a thoroughbred adoption society. Her exhibition in Parksville will also benefit that society as well as another horse-related charity. Sahl said she personally loves everything about horses and feels complete in their presence. “For me it’s just a total connectedness to the creature, it’s

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To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week THU. OCT. 24 FRI. OCT. 25 LIVING IN COUGAR COUNTRY

11am-12pm, The Mulberry Bush Bookstore, 130 West 2nd Ave, QB. 19+ Author Paula Wild. 250-752-9722; 2-3pm, QB Library, 660 Primrose. 250-752-6121; 6:30-7:30pm, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave E.

SCHOOL’S OUT SKATE!

7-9pm, Oceanside Place Arena, Oct 24 & 25. Reg. admiss. & rentals. RDN, 250248-3252. www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation

FRI. OCT. 25

7-10pm, Parksville Community Center, 19th Annual Fundraising Event. $25, 12 & under $5. Tx: Fireside Books, Amrikkos, Heaven on Earth, The Shoe Inn.

ADULT STORYTELLING 7pm., MAC. Tales for the Telling, Moby Dick.$10/door & Fireside Books. Marva K. Blackmore, 250-594-3221

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Festival 2013 7-9pm.Ravensong Aquatic Ctre. 250-752-5014. www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

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POPPY CAMPAIGN

10am, RCL , Mt. Arrowsmith Br 49., Hirst Ave., Parksville. Flag Raising Ceremony/2013 Poppy Campaign begins.

MUSIC TRIVIA

7pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.

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12pm, Bradley Ctre. Dance, $6, Members ($2.00 ann. fee) & invited guests.

7:30pm-10:30pm, Bradley Ctre. Dance, 19+, $10/dr. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

SWIM TARZAN STYLE! 1:30-3pm, Ravensong Aquatic Center, Pro-D Day. Special rate admiss. RDN, 250-752-5014. www.rdn. bc.ca/recreation.

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Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival will be held at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach from Thursday, October 24 /13 to Sunday, October 27 /13. Gray Owl Productions (Nanaimo) : “Rappaport Redux” ThreeThursday jurors 24 willOct., judge seven plays submitted by various 7:30pm Open Sole Players (Nanaimo) : “Tooth or Dare” theatre groups from across the island. Awards will be Monteray Senior Players (Victoria): “Home Sweet Home” Friday 25 Oct., 7:30pm presented following the Sunday matinee. Courtenay Little Theatre: “Chekhov” Curtain - 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm (Sun. Mat) Cedar Community Secondary School: Oct., 7:30pm TicketsSaturday - $1226adults and $10 students “Sisterseniors Mary Ignatius&Explains It All For You” ECHO Players: “Remember Me” Enquiries - ph.(250) 752-3522 “ Sunday 27 Oct., 2:00pm

Rivercity Players (Campbell River) : “Save me a Place At Forest Lawn”

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7-9pm (doors 6pm), QB Civic Centre. Music of Alan Parsons. Proceeds to Coalition for Music Education.Tickets: NR Insurance-Qualicum, Slegg Lumber-Lantzville, Salish Sea Market-Bowser

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. Halloween/Boney Finger Band. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

LEGION DANCE

8pm, Parksville Legion. “EXIT 51”. Rock fromthe 60s & 70s. $5 cover, 19+.

MASONIC SOCIAL CLUB 9:30 am, Rotary House in Qualicum Beach. Masonic meeting. Murray Webster, 250-757-8755

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9:30am-4:30pm, Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd. Neighbourhood Emergency Planning.a Lunch provided. To register: Email BeReady@rdn.bc.ca or 250-390-6541.

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ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS 7:30pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. Speaker Malcolm McAdie “Vancouver Island Marmots”. 250-752-758

BABYTIME HALLOWEEN 10:30-11am, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. E. Bring baby in costume. 5-8pm, BOOKS FOR TREATS. A gently used book will be given to families in costume. 250.248.3841 ext.4

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3-5pm, Downtown Qualicum Beach. Katherine Wilk, events@qualicumbeachdowntown.ca, 250752-1391, www.qualicumbeachdowntown.ca

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7:30-10pm, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W, QB. Refreshments. $2.50/snack included. Bruce Foden, 250-586-3743. ebfoden@ gmail.com

MOVIES AT THE PCCC The World’s End - 1pm & 6pm; The Wolverine 3:30pm & 8pm, $5 at the door. 132 E. Jensen Ave. www.parksvillecentre.com

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2-4pm, Parksville Comm. & Conference Ctre. Guest Speaker: CLAIRE TREVENA, MLA Transport., Highways & BC Ferries Critic. Q&A. Paul Kyba, 250-752-9113, pkyba@mac.com

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EducationHall, Sponsor 7-9pm. Fanny Bay 7793 Island Hwy. Featured readers: Matt Rader, Arleen Paré and Judy LeBlanc. $5/ dr. Judy LeBlanc 778-4273416, j-leblanc@shaw.ca. fannybaycommunity.com VIVIEN SEARS

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Discovery Community College launches Advanced International Trade Management & Freight Forwarding DIPLOMA Classes start in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Surrey Campuses on November 12, 2013

Discovery Community College is proud to announce the launch of its latest program, Advanced International Trade Management & Freight Forwarding Diploma. “We are very proud of this comprehensive International Trade program, which has been developed in partnership with the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) and the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA).” said Jamie Hartling, Director of New Programs and International Promotion. “The Supply Chain Management field is one of the fastest growing in Canada, with approximately 800,000 jobs across Canada and an annual vacancy rate of 10%. Our program has been designed specifically to prepare our graduates to successfully enter this sector as flexible, multi-skilled business professionals.” “I am extremely excited about this new program, which fills a real need in all the communities that we serve.” said Lois McNestry, President. “We are extemely proud of our 2012 Graduate employment rate of 96%. Our priority is to prepare students for successful employment and I am confident that the Advanced International Trade Management & Freight Forwarding Diploma will produce highly employable graduates.” The Advanced International Trade Management & Freight Forwarding

Diploma is a 39 week program that includes a four week industry practicum. In addition to the Discovery Community College Diploma, graduates will also earn a Diploma in International Trade Management from FITT and a Certificate in International Freight Forwarding from CIFFA. Completion of the program also fulfills the educational requirement to earn the internationally recognized “Certified International Trade Professional” (CITP) designation. About Discovery Community College (DCC) Discovery Community College (DCC) is an accredited Private Post-Secondary Career College, with Campuses across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. They offer diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, business, information technology and trades. At Discovery the focus is on producing employable graduates. They feature small class sizes, industry current instructors and curriculum, and relevant job experience placements, maximizing graduate employability. Their 2012 Graduate employment rate of 96%, and their six year average of 94%, is one of the highest in North America. About the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is a not-for-profit organization

dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. FITT offers the only international business training programs and related professional designation (CITP/FIBP) endorsed by the World Trade Centers Association and the Canadian government. Their international business training solutions have become the standard of excellence for global trade professionals across Canada and around the world. Discovery Community College is proud to be an authorized Delivery Partner of the complete FITTskills International Business program. About the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) For over 60 years, the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) has established a high level of professionalism within the freight forwarding industry in Canada. Through the years, the Association has grown from an intimate group of eight Montreal freight forwarders to a national organization of approximately 246 members, with a well-defined identity and is today the ‘Voice of Freight Forwarding in Canada.’ The CIFFA certificate program is accredited by International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC).

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A welcome sign: The Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society (ACES) has erected their final sign in a 10-year project marking Arrowsmith Coombs Country. This sign welcomes visitors to Whiskey Creek. The sign committee, and particularly Stephen Stahley, plus a number of members and local volunteers spent many hours bringing the project to fruition. That included fundraisers like hot dog sales, barbecues and other events in order to buy the supplies. A great amount of in-kind and volunteer work was also done by local businesses. Pictured here is the sign committee, Area F director Julian Fell and neighbours connected to the project. The sign is located at the corner of Chatsworth Road and the Alberni Highway.

Haunted House on Friday at KSS Come out for a spooky time this Friday at Kwalikum’s Haunted House. Kwalikum Secondary School is hosting the grad fundraiser, starting at 5 p.m. and run-

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Thursday 24 Oct., 7:30pm

Gray Owl Productions (Nanaimo): “Rappaport Redux” Open Sole Players (Nanaimo) : “Tooth or Dare”

Presented by ECHO

Friday 25 Oct., 7:30pm

Monteray Senior Players (Victoria): “Home Sweet Home” Courtenay Little Theatre: “Chekhov”

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Saturday 26 Oct., 7:30pm

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ECHO Players: “Remember Me”

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Sunday 27 Oct., 2:00pm

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The last challenge was to combine part or all of a well-known place name with part or all of the name of a well-known person (real or fictitious) to create a new fictitious place, and then describe its character. The winner is “No Nemo”: A seaside city where no clownfish have ever been found. “Lady Kate’s Myth”: A place where princesses supposedly live happily ever after. Karen DeBorba, Qualicum Beach. Congratulations Karen!

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We are also spiritual beings and need to attend to the health of our hearts and souls. gratitude is a good start; keep Spiritual fitness is a varied as physical, menpositive people in your life too tal and emotional fitness. It is also as important. Living with an attitude of gratitude is a good love seeing the parade of cyclists ride start. Be aware of the many blessing that you past the church. Sometimes they are all have and count them often. dressed in similar attire. Often, it is a couThese days when the trees and bushes have ple going rather slowly, but burst out in colour, thank the Creit is clear they are enjoying ator for such splendour. the companionship, the beauty of Keep positive people in your life the day and the exercise. and share moments of tenderness By Hilde J. Seal Before and after school I often and compassion. watch games of catch-up, or antics Prayer is a good exercise for our on wheels… always hoping that spirits, prayer in a variety of ways. cars are not anywhere in sight. Not Make a list of people who love only do I see cyclist but groups of you, pray while reading the local people walking as well. paper, pray when you hear a siren, There are grandparents with pray while walking a labyrinth or young children, groups of adults, pray like my friend Katie… while youth; all ages and all speeds of doing cart-wheels on the front walking. Lots of folks with dogs as well. lawn. Most of us have come to the knowledge Silence is also a powerful way to pray. Just that keeping our bodies active, helps keeps us be, and let the Holy One accompany your healthy. thoughts, or empty your mind and let your Some physicians are prescribing exercise as breathe be your focus. part of ‘whole person care’. We all know we are God will meet you, accompany you and more that just a body though, and care of our bless you. minds is also becoming increasingly important. Stay healthy stay spiritual fit. May deep There are exercises for our brains that assist peace surround you each day. healthy aging. Look into these; they are fun, Hilde J. Seal is a minister at Knox United and necessary. Church in Parksville

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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

856 teRRien way, PaRkSville

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

$399,900

3940 iSland w Hwy, QualiCum beaCH

• .74 ac., 3 bed/2 bath home & detached workshop, short distance to the amenities of Qualicum Beach • 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 & would make an ideal home based business area

$749,000

• The large car park & RV area has full service hook ups, additional storage, garden sheds & a green house

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

$275,000

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B16

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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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QUALICUM BAY BUSINESS W

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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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• Lodge w/3700+ sqft lower level: cafe/bistro, lounge, stage, & gift shop

• 2980 sqft townhouse w/main level living & fully finished WO lower level

• Upper level:1500+sqft reno’d apartment w/gourmet kitchen/some views

• OH ceilings, large windows, 3 natural gas fireplaces, good sized deck

• 1800+ sqft house w/an updated kitchen, 4 cabins, 5 RV hookup spots

• Pretty views of green space, the pond, & distant mainland mountains

• 6 acre (split zoning-commercial/rural res), farm status w/animal shelter

• Lower Lvl: huge flex space, covered patio, 2nd Bed, 4 pc Bath, storage

225 Fourneau Way, Parksville

Business Opportunity!

SUPERB BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY $789,000 SEASIDE LIVING, TOP QUALITY! $449,000

PARKSVILLE EATERY

QUALICUM OCEAN VIEW

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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.

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

• Established eatery w/customer base & good location near businesses

• Spacious 2120 sqft fully loaded with character & charm on .44 acres

• Pleasant ambiance, well laid-out indoor seating, some outdoor tables

• Living/ Dining Room with wood beam vaulted ceiling and a wet bar

• Efficient workspace, everything you need to create lunches & snacks

• Huge Family Room w/nat gas FP, sauna, ocean view Master Bedroom

• Potential to expand:catering, extended hours, special evening events

• Large deck w/BI BBQ & views of Georgia Strait/mainland mountains

OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

GREAT LOCATION!

$49,000

$498,000

CLINTON Office: 250-951-3195 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838 Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees

Miller

REAL ESTATE TEAM

Website: CLINTONMILLER.CA

E-Mail: CLINTONMILLER@SHAW.CA

Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to 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

Grant Wildeman REALTOR®

www.grantwildeman.ca

Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, October 26 • 1-4pm

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

Nicky Westnedge Assistant

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K-specialize Estates & The Gardens), Smart Moves who in seniors relocation to an acRO AL RF W E T countant to discuss tax deferment. MostA of us are not aware of the many affordable W housing choices available and avoid making any decision as it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, show you some of the choices and let you know there is help every be hosted Karen Roberts 1561 will Admiral Tryonby Blvd 1369 Gabriola Drive, Craig Baystep of the way. This event (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager $929,000of Royal Lepage $419,000 Parksville/Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries.47 will bewalk served and there will be a • Spectacular acre on waterfront • Over 2750 square feet • Over 2400 sq. ft w/4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms a gift certificate. • 3 bedroomsdraw and 3for bathrooms • Super large oversized attachedto garage • Swimming pool & tennis courts Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca confirm as seat• In-ground pool and detached guest house • Double car Garage ing is limited.

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

3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000

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

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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

CALL ME FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATIONS MARKET ANALYSIS

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VIEW ROYAL - VICTORIA $623,000

WALK ON WATERFRONT $399,900

CUTE & COZY $214,900

B17

OCEAN VIEW $439,900

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Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

• 5 bed / 3 bath, 2667 sq. ft. • 1920’s home extensively renovated in 2004 • Spacious open country kitchen with large pantry Call Les for Details

Victoria MLS# 327363

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

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $199,900

PARKSVILLE CONDO $169,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Cell:

(250) 927-7653

MLS# 354144

MLS# 359863

FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $159,900

QUALICUM BAY $19,900

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• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park

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

MLS# 357004

MLS# 353040

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

E UC

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

1-800-224-5906

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

www.lespockett.com

• • • •

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

• • • •

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

MLS# 361647

EAGLECREST RANCHER $416,900 Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

AVORADO RESORT $46,900

BUILDING LOT $69,900

• 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1905 sq. ft. rancher • Recent fully renovated kitchen • Crown moldings, hardwood floors • South facing covered patio, 2 separate patios MLS# 359104

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679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

2012

QUALICUM BAY $85,900

• 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

• Fully serviced RV lot

• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl.

• Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach MLS# 357014

MLS# 354536

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Spring Place Englishman River Road

Englishman River Englishman River Falls Park

“See What Your House is Worth... No Cost, No Pressure, No Obligation”

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West to Port Alberni, Long Beach, Tofino and Ucluelet

Address

South To Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria

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Qualicum Beach price

Date

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Realtor/Office

220 McVickers St., Parksville- Stone’s Throw

from $349,000

Daily

1-4 pm

709 Foster Dr., Parksville

$298,900

Saturday

1-3 pm

Todd Starkey, Royal LePage

400 Rosewood Close, Parksville

$459,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Dan Chase, Kanora Design

826 Mulholland Dr., French Creek

$336,900

Saturday

1-3 pm

Andrew Simons, Royal LePage

8-1050 Bowlby Rd., Errington

$79,900

Saturday

1-3 pm

Alyce Carney, Coldwell Banker/Slegg

104-440 Schley Place (Parkwood), Qualicum Beach

$199,000

Saturday

1-4 pm

Grant Wildeman, Royal LePage

44-493 Pioneer Cres., Parksville

$234,900

Saturday

2-4 pm

Joanne Ferreiro, Coast

$398,800

Saturday

2-4 pm

John and Teresa Sandiford, Royal LePage

5880 Quarry Cres., Nanaimo 856 Terrien Way, Parksville

$399,900

Saturday

2-4 pm

John and Teresa Sandiford, Royal LePage

488 Temple St., Parksville - McKillop Point

$409,900

Sat., Sun.

1-4 pm

John Barnum and Sue Tompkins, Coast

581Doehle Ave., Parksville - McKillop Point

$459,900

Sat., Sun.

1-4 pm

John Barnum and Sue Tompkins, Coast

500 Corfield St., Parksville - Creekside

T10

from $379,900

Sat., Sun.

1-4 pm

John Cooper, Re/Max Nanaimo

1307 Oceanside Dr., Qualicum Beach

$339,000

Sat., Sun.

2-4 pm Matt Breedlove & Kari Searle, Royal LeaPage

$146,900

Sunday

1-3 pm

3560 Harris Cr., Whiskey Creek

Andrew Simons, Royal LePage

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127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville

398,800

Hosted by John & Teresa Sandiford

TODD STARKEY

(24 hr.) 250-248-4321 www.toddstarkey.com

office 250-821-0067 www.sandifordhomes.com info@sandifordhomes.com

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 26 from 2-4pm $

Butler Ave.

wa y

Independently Owned and Operated

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 26 • 1-3pm

826 Mulholland Drive, French Creek • • • •

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MLS#357054

Living in your dream community is the result of following your heart and a touch of expert advice.

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned and Operated

1800sq/ft rancher New Heat Pump RV parking Hardwood floors

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Andrew Simons

250-951-4715

OPEN HOUSE

• 2 bdrms-2baths • Open living areaCountry kitchen • Fenced yard-great park • Kids ok, pets on approval

JOANNE FERREIRO 250.228.4231

$79,900 Alyce Carney Vancouver Island Realty

250-248-2488

124 Craig Street, Parksville

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Saturday, October 26 from 2-4pm #44 - 493 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville • BEST DEAL in Parksville • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1200 sf • YOU own land, low strata fees • Covered deck, backs onto green space • Walk to town and beach

Hosted by:

234,900

Joanne Ferreiro

250-248-8371

OPEN HOUSE

Sat Oct 26 & Sun Oct 27 • 2-4pm 1307 Oceanside Dr. Qualicum Beach E

$449,900

#8-1050 Bowlby Road, Errington SATURDAY, OCT 26 • 1-3pm

Buying or selling, align yourself with a hardworking, honest realtor who has a reputation for results.

Office: 250-248-8371

Arbutus Rd.

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$169,900

250-951-4715

Just Reduced! $336,900

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856 Terrien Way, Parksville

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Schooner Cove Dr.

Fairwinds Drive

3560 Harris Cr.,Whisky Creek

399,900

joanne@joanneferreiro.com

Sunday, October 27 • 1-3pm

5880 Quarry Crescent, Nanaimo

OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT. 26 from 1-3pm

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OPEN HOUSE

Cell: (250) 927-0357 • Office: (250) 248-4321 • Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357 www.grantwildeman.ca • grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Despard Ave.

MLS#364590

• One owner crawlspace rancher on a quiet street just blocks from the beach and park. • 3 bedroom home ,2 full baths with ensuite having an oversized shower ideal for those with mobility concerns • Double garage with room for an RV on a private and easy care lot

or rev tht Ra Resort Dr.

Englishman River

Bonito Cr. Blueback Dr.

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Herring Gull Way

$199,000

709 Foster Drive, Parksville

Turner Rd.

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www.sandifordhomes.com info@sandifordhomes.com

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

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Shelly Creek

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Grant Wildeman

Cormorant Cr.

Robert Pt

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Englishman River

Stanford Ave.

Despard Ave.

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• 1498 sq ft 2 bdrm, 2 bath plus Den • If you need to downsize... thIs Is a must see! • Low maintenance $

Hosted by Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

339,000

Matt Breedlove & Kari Searle 250.752.6926

www.mattbreedlove.com

OPEN HOUSE Sat. 1 to 3pm

OR CALL TO VIEW

400 ROSEWOOD CLOSE, PARKSVILLE • Custom Cabinets • Hardwood & tile • Sunny yard • Fenced & landscaped • 2440 sq. ft., 4 bdrm

DIRECT FROM BUILDER by Dan Chase 240-1872

email: kanoradesign@bcsupernet.com

Phone/Fax 250-954-3754

459,000

B20

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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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406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$86,000

11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD

$91,500

• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on • Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard 4th floor

994 RILEY ROAD

$159,500

1731 MIAMA COURT

$227,900

• Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge

• 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

• Lovely remodelled 2 bedroom mobile home with addition on its own land • Features a large living rm w/woodstove, bright kitchen, new laminate • Within walking distance to schools, Wembly Mall & Oceanside Place Arena • Why pay rent anymore when you can own your own home & start building equity

• Immaculate home w/open floor plan, spacious living rm w/ gas fireplace • Vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, laminate flooring & large windows • The yard has lovely landscaping & unbelievable amount of plants and flowers • There is a large shed included with this lovely property for your garden tools • Added bonus is an off property storage shed for all your storage needs

411-650 BERWICK N. ROAD

606-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

2285 MORELLO ROAD

170 BAY ROAD

• 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas • fireplace in main lvg area

$229,500

$259,900

$269,900

• 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

• Own your own condo in this lovely waterfront complex. Full ownership.

1308 LEEWARD WAY

$299,900

• 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

3029 RAYMUR PLACE

$489,000

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

• Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake

• Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room & workout gym

• Cozy 2 bedroom rancher, w/room to add on sits on almost 1 acre • Large living room features a faux stone fireplace w/ efficient wood insert • Hardwood flooring, large window & sliding patio doors to the deck. • Detached workshop/storage building & separate cabin/ workshop w/loft • Very private, beautiful property bordering Nanoose Creek

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• Revel in luxury & enjoy resort-style living year round • 9-ft ceilings, wood flooring, s/s appliances, granite counter tops, gas fireplace

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• 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

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$599,000

• 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

$393,000

• 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

$487,000

• 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

• 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

1387 WARD ROAD

6079 ISLAND HIGHWAY

$619,500

• 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

$699,000

• 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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THANKS TO OUR CARRIERS AND DRIVERS: The NEWS celebrated Newspaper Carrier Appreciation Week earlier this month with hot coffee, tea and goodies with newspaper delivery drivers. Publisher Peter McCully was behind the camera and shared the treats with this collection of people who are vital to our operations. Pictured are: front row, left to right: Brittany Kyte, Carle Kyte, Heather Pratt and Ladonna Ritchie. Middle row: Mike Mammett, Cathy Morrison and Marcy Holme. Back row: Guy Genoe, Al Bahnman, Laurie Fairbanks (circulation) and Sam Ritchie. Missing were Dick Brockway and Doug Lohr.

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