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RANKING LOCAL SCHOOLS
Privates dominate District 69 schools way down think tank’s list JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
Parksville Elementary is the top-ranked local school in the Fraser Institute’s latest report card of B.C. elementary schools, sitting in 410th place out of 979. Six other District 69 elementary schools were part of the rankings. Nanoose Bay and Winchelsea were tied for 586th. The others were Arrowview (649th), Qualicum Beach (769th), Bowser (793rd) and Errington (908th). The other two elementary schools in this district, French Creek (Coombs) and False Bay (Lasqueti Island) were not part of the institute’s rankings this year. Mt. Arrowsmith Teachers Association president Debbie Morran said she doesn’t put a lot of stock in the rankings. “It’s a misrepresentation of the success of a school when they are ranked solely on how students perform on one given day,” Morran told The NEWS this week. “There’s so much more to a school than a pen and paper test. We respect it as a snapshot but you can’t rank schools on a snapshot of one given day.” The Fraser Institute says it used 10 indicators to come up with a rating, and subsequent rankings, of the elementary schools. All of the indicators are linked to what are called the Foundation Skills Assessments, government-mandated tests taken by students in Grades 4 and 7. None of the schools from District 69 that were part of the rankings has Grade 7 classes. The institute said in these cases, marks were factored into an elementary school’s ratings from test results of Grade 7 students attending middle schools where these students are likely to attend after graduating from elementary. See RANKINGS BASED ON FSA, page A4
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TRAINING HARD: Nicolette Kipling was back at Jim’s Gym in Parksville after capturing silver at a recent weightlifting competition in Port Alberni. Kipling is training hard with coach Ed Fergusson (seen above in the mirror) for the upcoming Seafest Competition in White Rock. See story on the front of our sports section, page A37.
Suspicious fire injures three men AUREN RUVINSKY
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An explosion in Dashwood caused by what police are calling “a clandestine, illicit, drug-production opera-
tion” sent three men to hospital Monday, including two who were in bad enough shape to be air-lifted to Royal Jubilee in Victoria. Dashwood Fire Chief Nick Accia-
vatti who was the first on scene at the rural property on Nahmint Road, off Corcan Road, soon after the 1:45 p.m. call, at what sounded like a routine house fire. See HIGHWAY 19 CLOSED, page A8
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Local man faces attempted murder charge CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
RCMP say 44-year-old Robert Gordon Davidson of Qualicum Beach has been charged with attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm and breach of recognizance in relation to an incident Friday. “Davidson is being held in custody and will make his next appearance in Nanaimo Provincial Court on March 25,” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. On Friday, March 7 police responded to an incident in a rural area outside Qualicum Beach where they found a 66-year-old man suffering from “severe” injuries resulting from a serious assault at his residence, according to an RCMP-issued news release. Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant Dick Shantz, who also attended the incident, confirmed the victim is a quadriplegic. The victim was airlifted to Victoria General Hospital and remains in serious condition, according to police.
Correction The new name of the local accessibility organization is Access Oceanside Association (AOA), which is now a registered society that grew out of Parksville to encompass the region. The group was incorrectly identified by one of their previous names in our March 4 edition. They meet monthly. Find their contact information at www. accessoceanside.com. — NEWS Staff
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PLANTING AT THE BIG TENT: The EcoKidz were having an outing, doing thank-you cards and planting seedlings at the Big Tent RV Park, where Larry Adams donates his campground for educational nature camps and outings. The people above are part of the CEAP Program. From front left to right are: Kiefer Penman, Elena Sales, Lyra Sales, Haida Bolton, Brooke VanDinJan, Ashlee Sales and Sage VanDinJan.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Reconfiguring floor plans Another public meeting tonight at Oceanside Middle School AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Halfway through the school board’s 90-day consultation on their facilities review and possible school closures, the superintendent sees a natural progression. “There seems to be thematic progressions,” said Rollie Koop. “We’ve gone from playgrounds to deferred maintenance, to right now, we’re talking about . . . exploratory options in our facilities.” He said while no decisions have been made and it is only a preliminary step, the board and staff started looking at floor plans to see if all the students and ages will actually work where they plan. “What are the spaces in the building and what is the relationship between the specialty spaces and what we might actually offer?” He said they are also looking into how many
specialty teachers and other positions they will be able to keep. Along with the regular public meetings, the board is holding numerous meetings with various stakeholder groups including staff, parents, unions, government of all levels, and others, to help gather as much feedback as possible before the April 29 meeting to consider the recommendations. The facilities review report recommends a K-7 and Grade 8-12 education model and the closure of four elementary schools to help cover a growing operational deficit: Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Winchelsea and French Creek. The next public meetings are scheduled for Qualicum Beach Middle School (7 p.m., Mon., March 10) and Springwood Middle School (7 p.m. Wed., April 16). There is also a special Toward a Future for Schools meeting 7 p.m. tonight (March 13) at Oceanside Middle School. Check www.sd69.bc.ca for more on the ‘facilities review’ or e-mail Faciltities2014@sd69.bc.ca for more information or to submit feedback.
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Most of the top-ranked elementary schools on the report card are private. “We’re not surprised to see so many private schools ranking near the top because that’s a reflection of smaller class sizes and the increased funding from the government private schools are getting,” said Morran. Using it’s FSA-based criteria, the Fraser Institute came up with a rating for each of the 979 schools studied. The top schools on the list were rated at 10, and it went down from there. The rating for each school was listed, along with an average of its rating the past five years. Parksville Elementary’s rating was 6.3, with a five-year average of 5.2. For Nanoose Bay, the corresponding numbers were 5.5 and 5.2; for Winchelsea, 5.5 and 5.1; for Arrowview, 5.3 and 6.0; for Qualicum Beach, 4.6 and 5.2; for Errington, 3.5 and 3.7. Bowser Elementary had a 4.5 rating and did not have a five-year-average number. A percentage of students who are considered youngsters whose second language is English (ESL) was also listed for each school, as was the percentage of students deemed special needs. In District 69, the ESL percentages went from a low of 1.6 per cent in Bowser to a high of 6.1 in Errington. The percentage of special needs students in District 69 range from a high of 8.8 per cent in Bowser to a low of 4.9 per cent in Qualicum Beach. The release of this report comes in the middles of a difficult time in the local school district. Battling a multi-million-dollar deficit, the district is currently in a 90-day consultation phase related to a plan to close four elementary schools: Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Winchelsea and French Creek. A school district official told The NEWS the district may decide to offer comment on the report card after having a closer look this week. On its website (fraserinstitute.org, where you can find the complete ratings and rankings), the Fraser Institute describes itself as “an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with active research ties with similar independent organizations in more than 80 countries around the world. We are often referred to as a ‘think tank’ and have been ranked by a University of Pennsylvania study as the top think tank in Canada.”
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region POVERTY IN PARADISE
Searching for shelter and services In this last instalment in a three-part series about poverty in Parksville Qualicum Beach, local service providers and volunteers seek out shelter, food programs and services in the area and identify some gaps LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Of all the issues weighing on the minds of local people in poverty, finding affordable housing is the heaviest burden. This according to the co-ordinator with the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness, Sarah Poole; the executive director at the Society of Organized Services, Renate Sutherland; and the co-founder of Manna Homeless Society, Steve Karras. “There is no housing for people,” said Karras. Karras said he’s an example of how hard it is to survive in this area, because after he gives out donations of oranges, cereal and bread, among other donations on Saturday mornings in Parksville, he’s taking a loaf for himself. Karras lives I’d estimate that of the alone and once he people living in poverty pays rent and all in this region, 80 per cent of his bills there’s of them have a pet. nothing left, he BARB ASHMEAD said. Since his last few roommates have suffered with drug and alcohol addictions, he draws the line at sharing his space. “Right now it appeals to me to set up camp and stay there for the summer,” he said. Karras is on a local waiting list for subsidized housing but he isn’t holding his breath, he said. Duane Round knows what the affordable accommodation landscape looks like in the area. He is the president of the Parksville Lions Club and current director of the Parksville Lions Housing Society. He was president of that society when he initiated Hustwick Place, where he secured funding from all levels of government to build 33 units of affordable housing for seniors and adults with disabilities. Now he has moved on to help the Kingsley Low Rental Housing Society develop more affordable housing units in Parksville. Currently, Parksville has 140 units of subsidized housing, 120 for seniors and adults with disabilities, and 20 for
families with children under 18. The Qualicum-Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society is also in the process of trying to build 35 units to replace 20 aging units. Round said the Lions Housing Society currently has a waiting list of 85 people for subsidized housing, and he hears about the need to expand that on a regular basis. “There’s a huge need,” he said. “I get calls almost every week from people who have been evicted or are trying to find affordable accommodation.” Round is doing his part to try to increase affordable housing in the area and believes the provincial government has also stepped up under Rich Coleman, the minister responsible for housing. This month, the minister announced the government has committed an additional investment of more than $300 million over five years, to help more individuals and families in-need access affordable housing. This funding is meant to help build new affordable housing, enhance rental assistance programs and support partnerships. Round said a successful affordable housing project must meet a number of stipulations, but there’s one in particular that is key. “It absolutely must have community support. So that means local governments have to be putting something into the pot. A lot of time [the government agencies responsible] like to see land being given.” Parksville has been reluctant to give land, he said, but it has committed to relaxing Development Cost Charges, which is a good step, saving Hustwick Place $350,000 and allowing it to move forward, he said. Round said another housing issue he sees local people facing is finding affordable accommodation that will house pets. None of the Lions Housing currently allows pets. Barb Ashmead knows all about this problem. She owns Qualicum Pet Foods, home of Qualicum Cat Rescue, and her volunteers have taken to handing out free pet food to clusters of homes in Coombs and Errington
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Barb Ashmead of Qualicum Pet Foods hands out piles of free dog and cat food to people at the Community Suppers held at St. Stephen’s United Church once a month.
where people would otherwise not be able to afford healthy pet food, she said. “I’d estimate that of the people living in poverty in this region, 80 per cent of them have a pet,” she said. Qualicum Cat Rescue has distributed about 1,200 free cat spay and neuter certificates in the past few years. Since Ashmead started handing out free pet food at St. Stephen’s United Church during its Community Meals program, she’s started discovering just how many people need her assistance. “Last month we gave away enough food for 85 dogs and cats,” she said. “It’s great to be able to help those people, they are so thankful.” Ashmead used to agree with people who said if you can’t afford a pet you
shouldn’t have one, but she’s changed her mind. Pets offer a lot to people, she said, including compassion they might not otherwise get. “These pets mean the world to people,” she said. St. Stephens Church in Qualicum Beach offers community suppers on the third Tuesday of every month and lunches every Thursday. Karen Vanderberg, community meals coordinator at the church, said when they first started the meals program only a few people attended. Now they get around 100 people to the monthly suppers and nearly 200 every Thursday for lunch. That includes 80 to 120 students from Kwalikum Secondary School. See COMMUNITY, page 28
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Liberal-izing development MLA says gov’t was elected to energize building JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
The provincial government has introduced legislation it says will cut red tape and protect developers from increases in development cost charges. Pa r k s v i l l e - Q u a l i c u m MLA Michelle Stilwell said this is the kind of action British Columbians were calling for 10 months ago when they elected the Liberals to another majority government. “We have to energize building,” Stilwell told The NEWS. “That’s what we ran on — jobs and the economy.” Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton introduced Bill 17, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, to the legislature on Monday. It includes revisions to many
pieces of current legislation, well’s constituency for the including the Adoption Act, past year, especially in Qualthe Employment Standards icum Beach. Act and the Mines Act. “There are many people Changes to the Local Gov- there who are for developernment Act include, accord- ment,” said Stilwell. “(The ing to a government news people of Qualicum Beach) release Monday, “proposed are looking at the closure legislative amendments of their elementary school. (that) will support economic Therefore, they want famdevelopment by cutting red ilies there and the way to tape that get families There’s only one thing can delay there is jobs worse than a city that building and the way grows too fast — it’s one projects and to get jobs that’s in decline add costs is a healthy MAYOR CHRIS BURGER for develeconomy. opers and These are landownthe steps ers.” Other changes to the (Bill 17) we are taking to same act will “remove un- make it easier for business necessary ministerial ap- and developers.” provals for land use planning Parksville Mayor Chris and development decisions, Burger was asked to comallow modern land use poli- ment on the changes to the cies and practices to replace Local Government Act. outdated land use contracts “I don’t disagree with the and protect developers from provincial government in increases in development their premise,” said Burger. cost charges.” “My concern is always for us Debates concerning to have some degree of audevelopment have been tonomy here.” hot-button issues in StilBurger said it’s a constant
balancing act at city hall between the services needed/ requested and who is going to pay for them. “Someone is ultimately going to have to pay for growth-related costs,” said the mayor. “It’s the developer or the taxpayer.” Burger said he has sensed a change in the way the people of his city view development. “I do believe in this community there has been a real shift from the ‘gated’ mentality that may have existed at one time,” he said. “But now that the economy has slowed, I’m seeing a real shift. We are working very hard to attract new investment. There’s only one thing worse than a city that grows too fast — it’s one that’s in decline.” Burger said the development cost charges debate is not meaningful if no new business is coming to town. “You can’t collect DCCs if you don’t have new development coming forward,” he said.
REGIONAL DISTRICT MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT
Homeless Task Force may get $58K from RDN Residents also wondering why secondary suites bylaw taking so long CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
After a passionate presentation from Malcolm Cox of the Oceanside Homelessness Task Force, RDN board members carried a motion to consider providing $58,000 to the task force Tuesday night. Cox said the money would see the task force’s homeless coordinator position continue for at least one more year. “There is a demonstrated need for effectively-coordinated homeless services in the Oceanside region,” Cox told the committee-of-the-
whole meeting. “Our co- the co-ordinator position ordinator (Sarah Pool) has open while the organization allowed us to make great seeks more stable funding. strides in understanding Any motions passed at our homeless population, committee-of-the-hole identifying service provid- meetings must still be apers and proved how we can at a reguThere is a demonstrated work more lar board need for effectivelyeffectively meeting. coordinated homeless services in the Oceanside and collabAlso from region oratively Tuesday MALCOLM COX together.” night: Cox said • RDN he feared general losing the position would manager of strategic and lead the organization “to community development become stagnate” and their Geoff Garbutt updated the “ability to move forward board on results of the two would be jeopardized.” public meetings hosted in Parksville director Marc regards to the secondary Lefebvre said while there suite project. Garbutt said is concern that the funding both meetings saw a low will not be sustainable (as it turnout, and one of the “key” is a one-time grant), there is questions raised was: why is a “desperate” need to keep the project taking so long?
Garbutt called that a “powerful message” and said staff has been working diligently to reflect the intent of the housing policies as outlined by board members. Garbutt said staff is currently working on amending a bylaw to remove restrictions on home based businesses and the next step will be conducting a public hearing. • Board members discussed the feasibility, cost and possible RDN involvement in the installation and upkeep of a rubberized track at Ballenas Secondary School. Qualicum Beach director Dave Willie and Lefebvre voiced concerns over the project questioning the need for it in the community. For more of this story, please visit our website: www.pqbnews.com
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The Parksville Qualicum Shrine Club say they are comprised of an active group of dedicated volunteers with a shared vision. They say they enthusiastically fundraise at pancake breakfasts, host magic shows, and sell the popular Cash Calendar each year to earn funds that directly help children facing medical challenges across the province and close to home. Traditionally, Shrine Clubs around the world fundraise for “Shriners Hospitals for Children.” The Parksville Qualicum Shrine Club supports this mandate annually, and they are also keen to help children seeking medical care on Vancouver Island. Thanks to community support, they say they are able to share their fundraising success with the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation in support of the Paediatrics
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Notice to Electors of the Town of Qualicum Beach of an Alternative Approval Process for a Proposed Park Land Exchange Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Community Charter, that the Council of the Town of Qualicum Beach proposes to adopt Park Land Exchange (120/150 Rupert Road E) Bylaw No. 689, 2014, to: 1. Remove the park designation of approximately 0.162 ha. (.4 acres) of land from the parcel at 120 Rupert Road East (south-east of the roundabout); 2. Dedicate an equivalent amount of park (approximately 0.162 ha.) on what is now the adjacent parcel to the east, 150 Rupert Road East, so that there is no net loss in park land. Rupert Road East
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Unless at least 10% of the Town’s electors sign and submit an Elector Response Form indicating opposition, Council may adopt Bylaw No. 689 without further notice. The number of electors in the Town of Qualicum Beach for the purpose of this alternative approval process has been determined as being 7,403 – thus establishing the ten percent (10%) limit as 740 electors. Cell Tower
Qualified electors who are in favour of this process do not have to sign or submit any documents. This alternative approval process applies to the entire area of the Town of Qualicum Beach. Only qualified electors of the Town of Qualicum Beach are eligible to sign an Elector Response Form. Qualified electors are those persons meeting the following Local Government Act qualifications as either a Resident Elector or a Non-resident Property Elector: • eighteen years of age or older on the date of submission of the Elector Response Form; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before signing the Elector Response Form; and • a resident of (Resident Elector) OR a registered owner of property in (Non-resident Property Elector) the Town of Qualicum Beach for at least 30 days immediately before signing the Elector Response Form; and • must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Non-resident Property Electors may only sign the Elector Response Form as individuals and must not hold the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; may only sign in relation to one parcel of real property that they own in the Town of Qualicum Beach, regardless of how many properties they may own; and, if there are multiple owners on title, the elector must be the registered owner who has the written consent of the majority of the registered owners of the property to sign the form. Completed Elector Response Forms which are submitted as part of this alternative approval process must be in the form established by the Council for the Town of Qualicum Beach. The approved Elector Response Form and related records are available at the Town of Qualicum Beach offices at 201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC, during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) Monday to Friday, from March 6 to April 14, 2014, or via the Town’s website www.qualicumbeach.com. Accurate copies of the form may be made (*copy both sides) and used for signing. Altered or illegible forms may be rejected. For detailed information on the park exchange process, please join Town staff and Council at a Public Information Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC. Originally signed Elector Response Forms must be delivered in person or by mail (no fax or electronic submissions) by no later than 4:30 pm, Monday, April 14, 2014 to the attention of the Corporate Administrator, Town of Qualicum Beach, 201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7. It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that the original signed form is received by the Corporate Administrator before the deadline (postmarks or other proof of effort to deliver will not be considered). An elector may sign and submit only one Elector Response Form and may not withdraw their name from a form after 4:30 pm, Monday, April 14, 2014. If you have any questions concerning this process, please contact the Corporate Administrator at 250.752.6921, via email tcoates@qualicumbeach.com or by visiting the Town of Qualicum Beach offices at 201 – 660 Primrose Street, PO Box 130, Qualicum Beach, BC.
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Instead, Acciavatti said he found He said that scenes like that are the three severely burnt men in the not that rare in the area, but that yard, unable to tell him much. unknown situations or substancWhile B.C. Ambulance crews ar- es “can make us have to change rived to deal with the injured men, our plan of attack, whenever we’re the fire crew — with mutual aid dealing with the unknown we have from Qualicum Beach and Coombs to put our safety first,” he said. — did a quick interior attack lookNeighbours spoke of an exploing for more people and they were sion before the smoke was seen, able to extinguish the fire. but Acciavatti said they didn’t see “Further investigation has re- obvious signs of that. vealed that the cause of the exMeanwhile, B.C. Ambulance plosion and fire… crews called for A clandestine, illicit drug was an explosion an air lift and, from an unstable production operation was with the help of found, in which butane enclosed environthe RCMP, shut was being used to extract ment,” Oceansthe nearby Inland and produce cannabis oil Highway for a heide RCMP Cpl. CPL. JESSE FOREMAN Jesse Foreman licopter landing. said in a news re“It was a challease Wednesday lenging and commorning. plex call,” Acciavatti said, “but for “A clandestine, illicit drug pro- the most part it went really well. It duction operation was found, in was inspiring to see the B.C. Amwhich butane was being used to bulance members work. They were extract and produce cannabis oil,” amazing.” Foreman said. “The process of usHe said he has spoken briefly ing butane to extract oil caused a with his members, but he’s waitvery dangerous and unstable en- ing for the dust to settle to sit down vironment. A spark from an un- with other fire chiefs in the area known source ultimately resulted and his members about how to in an explosion / fire when mixed deal with such complicated fires. with the butane fumes.” While all three men are still in Acciavatti said once they got in- hospital no other information was side, “we saw some things that we being released Wednesday mornknew the police should look at,” ing, including their names or curand they pulled out. rent condition.
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Robbery in Errington Police are looking for a female suspect after a robbery at a Bellevue Road store Saturday morning. Oceanside RCMP say they responded to a robbery at the Pet Mania Store in Errington. Police say a female suspect entered the store and demanded cash from an employee. The cash was handed over to the suspect immediately and nobody was harmed. The suspect then fled the scene. It is unknown whether she left on foot or in a vehicle. The suspect is described as a
short female, 30-50 years old, with light-coloured hair. Reports from NEWS readers suggested there was a weapon involved in the robbery, but police would not confirm this. “There will be no further details released as the file is ongoing and further information could jeopardize the integrity of the investigation,” said Cpl. Jesse Foreman. If you have any information on this crime, please contact the Oceanside RCMP, 250-248-6111.
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arksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell has been taking a lot of hits on our letters page of late. Many of these shots are related to her comments recorded in reporter Lissa Alexander’s excellent series of articles about poverty in our region. To be fair, Stilwell is a rookie MLA. She is being asked to comment on many things related to many different departments of the provincial government, a daunting task for a new representative. Her cold-sounding, stats-laden responses to the questions in the poverty stories have obviously come from head office, if you will, and who among us would not do the same — lean on those who can help — when you’re a new person expected to provide opinions on a myriad of issues from health care to child care to mining? One thing that cannot be said about Stilwell is she has changed priorities or focus from the time on the campaign trail to 10 months after her landslide victory in Parksville-Qualicum. Granted, all of the Liberal candidates last year were beating the same economy-jobs-fiscal responsibility drum. We aren’t sure there are many, however, who have stuck with the message to the degree of Stilwell. Schools are closing in this constituency. Stilwell said she believes an improved economy and jobs may help fill them again. As Alexander’s series has shown us, there are a lot of people in our region who find it difficult to put a healthy meal on the table or pay the rent. They would like to see, as would their advocates, assistance levels rise and the government spend more to drastically reduce the costs of child care. Stilwell said she believes the government cannot afford that right now, did not run for office on that promise, and those things can only happen with an improved economy and more jobs. What we have here is a politician who is sticking with what she said during the campaign. Most people would consider that acceptable. The cynics among us would call it noble or unprecedented. While we applaud Stilwell for her ability to avoid the flip-flop, we have to say there’s one very large problem with her stance, and that of her party’s, in relation to what’s on the ground in Parksville Qualicum Beach: where are the jobs and evidence of an improved economy? — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters SAVE OUR PARKS
The B.C. government has introduced Bill 4 into the legislature. It carries negative implications for B.C. provincial parks and protected areas and the citizens of B.C. who visit them. The bill expressly provides for industrial activity within B.C.’s parks and protected areas and furthermore allows the removal of land from those protected areas for industrial purposes. There is really nothing in this bill that provides any sort of benefit to our parks or the thousands of people who visit them every day. This bill has the fingerprints of corporate lobbyists all over it and from the sections being added to the bill it is clear that the government wants to ease the passage of future pipelines (specifically stated in the bill) through some of these parks or protected areas. While it is unlikely we will see any pipelines on Vancouver Island, what about other forms of industrial exploitation? Imagine visiting Rathtrevor Park and finding an oil company there drilling test wells for oil or natural gas (fracking)? Or finding a mining company doing prospecting for coal or other minerals? Or even logging activity? These are all very real scenarios if this bill is allowed to pass, despite what the government may say. If an activity will fit within the parameters of the bill, then it could very well happen. Make your own judgment: www.leg.bc. ca/40th2nd/1st_read/gov04-1.htm Provincial parks and protected areas should be inviolate. Industrial activities have no place in these areas. If you care about your provincial parks, call your MLA (Michelle Stilwell, 250-248-
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The Island Corridor mystery continues to baffle us all. Even though Island communities have now contributed hundreds of thousands of tax dollars to support the railway, we still don’t have any real commitments or specific plans for rail service. We do know that millions more will be required to upgrade the tracks. And still, I think we are getting only part of the story. We never mention what I think is the major issue, and that is public safety. When the track was constructed, the population of Vancouver Island was maybe 80,000 people. Now there are approximately 800,000, with all our major traffic arteries close to the rail line. So the big issue is the safety of the crossings. In fact, I can think back over the 50 years I have lived on the Island to a sad list of traffic and pedestrian fatalities involving the E&N Railway. Are we really prepared to let this situation continue? There appear to be no crossings on the Island that approach the safety standards that we should expect in urban or suburban areas. I don’t believe any country with a modern rail system would tolerate this situation. So let’s get real — unless it includes upgraded crossings with sophisticated signals and moveable barriers, the rail line will continue to be a serious public safety problem. In the absence of urban safety solutions, talk of schedule changes and track upgrades is not only unrealistic, it is dangerous.
I have been writing to politicians, the B.C. Cancer Agency and VIHA since November 2013 regarding the erosion of services at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital cancer clinic. Our one oncologist has been moved (all but for Fridays) to Victoria to join a team of 17 oncologists. Our one oncologist serves the population from Ladysmith north. I have received “cookie cutter” letters from the bureaucrats explaining the bureaucracy and who is responsible for what. I was informed by the Quality Care unit that recruiting for oncologists was happening at present. I asked many times if this recruitment is for a full time position for Nanaimo, but have had no response. More than one oncologist is actually required for the number of patients there are. Why are the tax dollars collected, from North Islanders, being spent on the Victoria clinic? Many cancer patients from up Island are required to go to Victoria for treatment. As well, many requiring radiation are relying on volunteer drivers to drive them to Victoria on a daily or weekly basis. Radiation treatments should be available to North Islanders locally. The population on the Island continues to grow with many retirees moving here. More services are required now, and will be necessary in the future. What is plan B for the North Island if a natural disaster occurs? An earthquake or blizzard could make the Malahat impassable for a long period of time. Lets keep tax dollars paid by our residents to provide and improve services for patients at NRGH.
ANDREW BROWN Qualicum Beach
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JEFF CHILDS Parksville
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TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
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VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: How will you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
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Rules to write by Probably going to the bar, wearing green and drinking dark beer. BRENT WILLIAMS Qualicum Beach
Celebrating with the I used to go out and grandkids. celebrate, but I’m not doing anything this year. BEV FRASER MIKE MCFARLANE Qualicum Beach Parksville
I’m going to wear a green shirt and drink some type of Irish beer. MATT MCWILLIAMS Parksville
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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.
Well, lookie here. One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion. That’s definitely not democracy in action. The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.
Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board. That’s gotta tell you something. Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.
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ISLAND POLITICS
Burger not going federal Mayor to Lunney: I’m speaking out for citizens
I am compelled to respond to the assertions ny of British Columbia was promised a railroad of our Member of Parliament as printed in The on Vancouver Island. In order to facilitate the NEWS on March 6. Most importantly, I wish to building of that railroad we also saw the bulk be absolutely clear, I am not seeking federal of- of our land base on the east coast of Vancoufice; in fact, I do not even hold membership in ver Island sold off. Are we now supposed to a federal party. simply accept that the railroad is lost and that The concerns I have expressed, both in my all that sacrifice ultimately leaves us with a trail recent speech to the Parksville Chamber of corridor? I think trails are important however, Commerce and in other local settings, are a an efficient transportation system for our local reflection of the concerns which I economies is even more important. hear from our citizens and my colWe’re all working hard to attract leagues around the council table. investment to our communities. A As their representative, it’s part of mothballed railroad only serves to my job to express this on their be- By Mayor Chris Burger hamper our efforts. For Parksville half. If in the process I am critical to be successful over the long term, of wider government, it does not the entire Island must be successmean there is a secret agenda. ful. It’s true I have expressed, along With regard to federal investwith many of my local government ment, I did not suggest federal dolcolleagues, serious concerns with lars are not coming to Vancouver current board and staff of the ICF. Island. With 92 cents of every tax We are not alone in this. Federal dollar collected on the Island sent Conservative (North Island) Ministo Ottawa and Victoria, I would hope and fully ter John Duncan has also stated on more than expect some of this funding would be returned one occasion that a new approach is needed to support our communities. and that the status quo isn’t working. The curI have no issue with the support the City of rent $15 million federal/provincial commitParksville has received and expect both our MP ment is insufficient to save this railroad. and MLA will continue to work with us just as Without significant government investment, they have in the past to ensure we receive our I fear the many municipalities, regional disfair share of funding for the benefit of our col- tricts and First Nations involved in preserving lective constituents. this corridor will not see much of a benefit for The federal Building Canada Plan will pro- all of our collective efforts. This is especially vide $14 billion over 10 years in infrastructure true of our First Nations partners. As an Island funding and is broken down into several cate- we are so dependent on our ability to move gories: $4 billion for projects of national signif- people and goods efficiently. Our railroad is a icance, $9 billion for projects of national and major, now publicly owned, transportation corregional significance and $1 billion earmarked ridor which should be saved and funded for the specifically for cities and communities with benefit of all Islanders. populations fewer than 100,000. In 1886, near Cowichan, Sir John A. MacIn order to be at the table in a meaningful donald, Canada’s first prime minister, drove the way, I suggested the Island act as a single entity final golden spike in the E&N Railway and in with one unified voice. With a population in ex- doing so he fulfilled his promise to British Cocess of 750,000, we too should be able to access lumbia. Let’s ensure we honour this and do evfunding pools typically reserved for larger pop- erything possible to save our railroad. Not only ulation centres. is it an important part of our history, it is also an We need to make the case that our railroad important part of our future. is indeed a project of national significance. As — Chris Burger is the Mayor of Parksville. a condition of joining confederation, the coloE-mail: cburger@parksville.ca.
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The Board of Education wishes to advise that the administration offices of School District No. 69 (Qualicum), located in the Parksville Civic & Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Avenue East, will be closed to the public over the spring break period from Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 28, 2014. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, March 31, 2014.
WATERMAIN FLUSHING February 17 to March 28, 2014 The City of Parksville will implement its annual Water Main Flushing Program from February 17 to March 28. This is an important part of our ongoing maintenance program to ensure the integrity of our water supply system. Flushing will take place mainly between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. During these times, customers can expect some discolouration of water and intermittent drops in water pressure. Please follow these guidelines for the duration of the water main flushing program: • Keep a fresh supply of drinking water in your refrigerator. • Check for discolouration of water before doing laundry. • If your water is discoloured, run an outside tap (after 3:30 pm) until the water clears Questions regarding water main flushing should be directed to the Engineering and Operations Department at 250 248-5412.
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7pm, Nanoose Library Hall, speaker Russell Cannings on Finding Birds in BC.
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:30-11am, PV Library, Preschoolers with a caregiver. 250-248-3841
OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., PV. Stroke survivors & caregivers welcome. Bring a lunch. Info: Kathleen 250-586-6766
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7pm, Shady Rest Pub. Prizes 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB.
10:30-11:30am, Mar 13 & 18th, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Drop in $8.50. Gina Allen, 250-240-4840, equifitservices@shaw.ca.
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COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE
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DOG DAYZ WINTER PET EXPO A day of fun, games & activities for you & your dog! A Dog Fashion Show, Wiener Dog Race, Sherlock Bones - Be a Dog Detective and much more! 10am-4pm - Indoors at the Coombs Fairgrounds (1014 Ford Road) $3 admission. More info: www. nicedogscarlett.com
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3:30-5pm, Pacific Brimm, PV. Bring pencil, paper, change for coffee. Info: Anita Roy, 250-240-4321, anitaroy@gmail.com.
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SUN. MAR. 16 FULL MOON GODDESS CIRCLE
6-8:00pm, 1180 Englishman River Rd, Errington. A sacred gathering of women, songs, stories, & tea. 19+. Farrah Alladin (250) 586-8996, f_alladin@hotmail.com
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MON. MAR. 17 FIRE DEPT. AGM
7pm, fire hall #1, 960 Errington Rd. Errington & District Vol. Fire Dept. Residents/rate payers, vote/ elect 4 directors.
9am, PV/QB from PV Beach Community Park. Info: Neil Robins, 250-954-1928, nmrobins@telus.net, www. thebirdstore.blogspot.com 5:30-6:30pm, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 19+/dropin $10. 250-713-3817, brittany@greenhousemarketing.ca
7pm, Parksville Museum, 1249 Is. Hwy. History of mid-island Coal Mining. By Donation, 250-248-6966
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Reasons to stay up at night Finding loopholes in an early bedtime to hear The Beatles
There is nothing like discipline. That’s what my dad believed and he was right. When I was eight there was no moment as heart-rending as bedtime. Even the most overacted soap opera lamentations couldn’t match my mournful protests at being sent to bed at 8.30 p.m. All my favourite shows started after bedtime: Bonanza, Dick Van Dyke, The Adams Family. Even more outrageous was the ignominy of Sunday nights. Not only did I have to go back to school By Ray Smit on Monday morning, but I also missed half of the Ed Sullivan Show which started at 8 p.m. During the first half hour they had plate spinners. The big stars were always on in the second half of the show. “Stay tuned for Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley,” Ed would say. Then he would add, “And Mrs. Smit, remember that it’s Ray’s bedtime!” Okay, maybe I didn’t hear him say it out loud, but mom must have because she always sent me straight to bed. In February 1964 everyone was buzzing about a new group headlining the Sullivan Show. They were called The Beatles. I begged and cajoled to watch the show but dad laid down the law. Straight to bed or there would be severe consequences. So, I did what any kid would do. I crept out of my room and listened from the hall. They had an amazing drumbeat. Luckily, dad was too busy ridiculing them to notice me standing there. After it was over, I slipped back into my room. Suddenly I had an inspiration. I took out my transistor radio and inserted the earphone. I played with the dial and pretty soon I found two stations playing rock and roll: CHUM and CKEY out of Toronto.
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After that, bedtime ceased to be a problem. I just plugged in the earphone, turned off the light and listened to music. Dad was pleased at my sudden obedience. “You see, Marsha, no more problems at bedtime,” he said. “All that was required was a little discipline.” Like any other clever, cunning plan, mine had a few drawbacks. Firstly, nine-volt batteries don’t last very long if you keep falling asleep with the radio on. Secondly, the earphone was made of cheap plastic. Many a morning I woke up to find it still attached and my ear, beet red. The folks were starting to get suspicious, but it wasn’t until I discovered CKFH Hamilton that the truth finally came out. CKFH was owned by Foster Hewitt (ergo the FH) and he had the radio rights to all the Leaf games. That meant every Sunday night when I was banished from the television, I’d slip off to bed and listen to the Leafs games in Boston, Detroit, New York or Chicago. One night, late in the third period, when the folks were watching Bonanza, it got exciting: “This is Foster Hewitt. The score is tied two-two with seconds to go. The Leafs move the puck into the New York zone. Keon has it. He dekes. It comes loose in front of the net. There’s a mad scramble! Duff passes it to Mahovolich. He shoots, he scores!” Of course, as a diehard Leaf fan, I started yelling, “The Leafs win, the Leafs win!” at the top of my lungs. Dad appeared at my door. “Hand it over,” he said, and my precious radio was confiscated. Goodbye Leafs. Goodbye Beatles. But I learned a lesson that night. I spent the next several weeks saving every penny of my allowance to buy a flashlight. From then on I spent my evenings under the covers reading my comic books and listening for dad’s footsteps in the hallway. I guess he was right. There really is nothing quite like discipline.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM) Public Consultation Meeting Facilities Review March 13, 2014 The Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) invites staff, parents, students and members of the public to attend the next in a series of public consultation meetings to discuss School Closure, Consolidation and Reconfiguration in relation to the recommendations in the Facility Use and Resource Alignment Report. The meeting will take place at the Towards a Future for Schools Conversation scheduled for:
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The Fiat 500 is cute but might not be the most practical choice as a family vehicle. Sure, it has room for four, a peppy personality (even with its base 101 horsepower engine,) but accessing the rear seats isn’t the easiest and the
ter of the two costs an additional $1,450 and came equipped on my 500L Lounge trim. To be honest, this dual clutch transmission was my least favourite part of the vehicle. It felt as though the gearing was off or it had some sort of gremlin inside causing a raucous to disturb the smooth functionality of what I would have expected. On the flip side, there’s nothing that I felt was fundamentally wrong with it. The transmission changed gears, got the car moving and did exactly what it was supposed to do. It also just felt weird/awkward to me and unlike any other dual clutch transmission, I’ve operated. Perhaps it is one of those features I would just need to get used to over time but our time together wasn’t long enough for me to embrace its quirks! There were, however, other highlights of the 500L. The Lounge trim comes standard with leather trimmed bucket seats and front heated seats, perfect for those chilly mornings. An upgraded item that was optioned on the L was the Uconnect system with a 6.5-inch screen (the standard is a 5-inch screen) complete with Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio and a Beats Premium Audio System ($500.) If you’re a music lover, this is a great to add to a Fiat. Besides, I find that the Uconnect media interface is one of the most intuitive infotainment systems to work with in the industry. Electronic Stability Control (ESC,) Hill Start Assist and 4−Wheel ABS brakes are part of its DNA along with a ParkView rear back−up camera, dual zone climate controls and steering wheel mounted audio controls. When cruising along at highway speeds, road noise is kept to a minimum, which allowed me to enjoy the music via the Beats stereo system a little more. Perhaps what really stands about this compact car is just how much people room there is inside. I never felt cramped nor did my passengers. Not to mention the 633L (22.4 cubic feet) of storage behind the second row seats.
cargo room is minimal. Enter the all-new-for-2014 Fiat 500L: The “L” stands for “large” so those interior volume deficiencies listed with its pint-sized sibling are no more. Dimensionally, the L is 27 inches longer, 6 inches taller in height and in width and there’s an extra 42 percent when it comes to inside space. But wait, there’s more. Literally. The L comes with two additional doors to allow for easy access to the rear seats. And room for five passengers. It loses a little bit of its pinch-the-cheeks cuteness but its practicality makes up for it. In the driver’s seat, you have an almost unadulterated outward visibility. The 500L features a segment-exclusive glass from the A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views. Parking is easy because you can pretty much see out of all four corners. And the 500L – even with its “large” designation – still fits comfortably into urban settings. Driving the 500L, I noticed it doesn’t have quite the same amount of panache as the 500 Turbo. Granted, it’s a heavier vehicle. But to still keep some of the driving fun behind the wheel, Fiat has outfitted it with a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine that provides 160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft. of torque. It’s also is available with two transmission options. Firstly, there’s a 6-speed manual. Then there’s an available 6−Speed Euro Twin Clutch “automatic.” The lat-
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All about Orthodox How the church came to be in North America and what exactly it means
Ortho: meaning right, true, straight; and doxa: meaning belief, opinion. So that is the meaning Orthodox, but I want to assure you that although we say that the OrFor many people, when they ask what reli- thodox church is the original church that Christ gion I belong to I say that I am Orthodox, which established, we have to truly understand the is then followed up with a statement saying teachings of the church and not make everyone what cultural or ethnic group that my Orthodox believe that we are saying that we are the only church belongs under. Because of this, I am go- church. ing to share with you why in North America the What we are really saying when we say that Orthodox church is found this way, and along we are Orthodox is that yes, we go to the Orthowith that I will explain what is it dox church, but that we are living the to be Orthodox. true way. By stating this I am saying When many Europeans were that we are living the way that Christ immigrating to North America By Chad Pawlyshyn has taught us through the apostles from the various Orthodox counand saints. tries, they would gather together As an ending note, I would like to according to their ethnic groups, say that for those that are participatas that is what they had in coming in a fasting period before Easter, mon. Following their immigraand even those that are not, I chaltion, one of the first things that lenge you to live your faith outwardthey wanted to do was practice ly, not just on Sundays or when there their faith, so they began to creare services or events where you are ate their church communities called to do so. For we hear in Acts: and began to search out clergy to come and “So it was that for a whole year they assembled serve them. Many of the people that came from with the church and taught a great many peoUkraine, Greece, Romania and Serbia (among ple. And the disciples were first called Chrisothers) wanted to try and remain contacted tians in Antioch. (Acts: 11: 26)” with their mother church in the country that For all too often we call ourselves Christians they were from, and because of this the vari- and forget this verse, as it is through our actions ous ethnic churches were established and have and how we live our lives that others will see remained till now — although we all have the that we are Christians living a life like Christ. same beliefs and services. Dear brothers and sisters, that is what it Now to move into who the Orthodox Church means to be Orthodox — it is to live a Christis as a whole. Well, first and foremost, we need centered life which leads to a Christ-like life. to understand the word Orthodox. The mean— Fr. Chad Pawlyshyn, St. Mary’s ing of Orthodox is as follows: Ukranian Orthodox Church
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“Some people ask, ‘do all those people need lunch?’ well vegetables. Call 248-8793 for more information. of course they don’t,” she said. “But they’re not going to If people are unable to meet their basic needs they may come on their own.” also turn to Society of Organized Services for its EmergenOthers looking for free lunch in the area head to the Sal- cy Assistance Program. SOS has a wide variety of other provation Army Soup Kitchen located at its church in Parksville grams for families including a nutritious dinner, a preschool on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. program, youth night, and it provides vouchers for families Homeless co-ordinator Sarah Poole said one of the big- to shop in the thrift store. gest gaps in services for homeless and those at risk of homeThere are seniors programs and free drives to medical lessness in the area is consistent food service. appointments for all ages, among referrals to other agencies “There’s no (free) breakfast, there’s limand many other services. Call 248-2093 or As a community I believe ited dinners and on the weekend there’s visit www.sosd69.com for more informait’s time that we nothing.” tion. acknowledge the fact that That’s why Robin Campbell and Karras Despite all the hard work being done by being poor is not because started parking the Manna Homeless Van service groups and social service providers, you’re lazy and there are on the streets of Parksville Saturday mornthere is still far more to be done in Parkspeople here that cannot ings four years ago, she said. ville Qualicum Beach, said the executive dimake ends meet for Transportation is a big issue for local rector of the SOS, Renate Sutherland. myriad of reasons. people, Poole said, especially those try“As a community I believe it’s time that RENATE SUTHERLAND ing to get their food from the Salvation Arwe acknowledge the fact that being poor is my’s French Creek Food Bank back to their not because you’re lazy and there are peohomes. Not to mention the amount of jobs ple here that cannot make ends meet for that now require driver’s licenses. myriad of reasons. And just because they are not sleeping The Salvation Army Food Bank is open five days a week in the doorway of your business, and we’re not seeing them and people are allowed to collect food once a month. The pushing a shopping cart down the street, doesn’t mean Nanoose Community Cupboard also provides food to its they are not there. And we need to start talking about it and residents-in-need once a month. talking about what can we do to make it different.” The Salvation Army offers a number of services to people For any crisis people are experiencing, they can call the in-need in the area from an emergency cold weather shelter Vancouver Island Crisis line 24-hours-a-day at 1-888-494to vouchers for pregnant mothers to buy healthy fruit and 3888, where they may also be referred to local services.
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KARL PAUL RAATZ November 11, 1937 – March 1, 2014
Karl passed away suddenly on March 1st at his home in Qualicum Beach. He is survived by his loving daughter, Heidi and her husband Ron Hunter; beloved granddaughters Jessica & Megan; as well as his dearest friend Albert. Karl also leaves behind close family, numerous nieces & nephews, family in Germany and many wonderful cherished friends. Karl was a highly skilled bricklayer who took great pride in his work and that of his crews. He willingly shared his knowledge of the trade with numerous apprentices, many of whom have gone onto rewarding careers, including his very grateful son in law. Karl will be remembered with fondness for his German accent, his hearty laugh, and contagious smile (sometimes quite mischievous), his unconditional generosity, his love of life, sports, cards, music, dance & all animals. He enjoyed good food and he would happily raise a glass to all. Karl’s love of family & friends always gave him the most happiness. A Celebration of Life will be held in Karl’s honour at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall on Saturday, March 22nd at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Karl’s memory with a donation in his name to North Island Wildlife Recovery, PO Box 364, Errington, BC V0R 1V0 To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Monday, March 17, 2014, 7pm 960 Errington Rd. Residents & rate payers are encouraged to attend. Items on the agenda include bylaw amendments brought forward for members to vote on & the election of 4 directors.
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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca ANNUAL GENERAL meeting of the Parksville Seniors Activity & Drop In Centre will take place on March 26th at 1:30 pm in the Centre, 144 Middleton Ave. Anyone taking out their membership by February 26, 2014 is eligible to vote. ANYONE WITNESSING an accident at McDonalds Drive thru on Jan 29 between 3:00 -3:30pm., please call Elaine at 250-248-5424. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
DEATHS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
DEATHS
OTTO SZIJJ
June 5, 1928 – February 18, 2014
Otto passed away after a devastating illness on Tuesday evening at the Gardens in Qualicum surrounded by his wife Maria, friends and a very caring and compassionate staff. His first wife, Marika, brother, Stephen, and sister, Hermina, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Maria, his daughter Martha (Phillip) and his step-children Christopher and Michelle. He also leaves behind his grand-daughters Jennifer and Deanna and one great-grandson, Damian of BC, his sister Ibolya and nieces Agnes, Ildiko, Eva and nephew Gyula in Hungary, Veronica in Florida and Suzanne and her brother, Peter in Errington, BC. Brother-In-Law Nicholas (Janet), Kitchener, ON., nephew Zoltan (Cheryl), London, ON. Otto emigrated from Hungary to Canada in 1957, eventually settling in Gold River, BC. He worked for the Gold River Pulp Mill for 27 years. During that time he was a member of the Lions Club and served as the president for one term. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking (he belonged to the Nanaimo Wood Scrollers Club) and the flowers in his garden. Otto was also a member of the Nanaimo and Victoria Hungarian Clubs, where he met his second wife Maria. His friends and family will miss him. He was a kind, gentle soul with a ready smile and a good word for everybody. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 591 Arbutus St., Qualicum Beach, BC on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the Alzheimer Society of BC or the Oceanside Hospice Society.
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Lorraine Hook (nee Northey) Lorraine was born in Red Deer Alberta on June 8, 1927. She attended schools in Red Deer and Calgary and then went into training at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. After nursing in Calgary, she went to Brooks, Alberta where she met Jim Hook. He was enrolled in Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton and after marriage; she nursed at the University of Alberta Hospital. Upon Jim’s graduation, they moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with their three children, where Jim specialized in Ophthalmology from 1964-67. They returned to Medicine Hat and remained there until Jim retired in 1992, when they moved to Qualicum Beach. Jim passed away in 1993 and Lorraine has remained here until her passing. Lorraine enjoyed hiking, curling, golf and bridge. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Jim in 1993, by her 2 sisters, 1 brother, and her parents. Lorraine will be lovingly remembered by her children Brenda; Brent and his children, Whitney, Courtney and Taylor and their mother Judy Hook.; Jeri Lynne (Doug) Nickerson and their 2 boys Jamie and Kevin. She is also survived by 2 nieces Maureen (Ron) Cherkas and Marilyn (Terry) La Boucane There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Lorraine’s memory by making a donation in her name to the MS Society of Canada, Central Island Chapter, #200 – 1585 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Refreshments & light snacks. New Members always welcome.
LOST AND FOUND FOUND- Set of keys for Dodge. Accidentally picked up March 5 from unknown location (maybe Thrifty’s) Call 250-951-0196 Margaret Lost Mens Guess Eyeglasses in Black Hard Case. Lost Mar 1, Parksville/Errington area. Reward offered. Please call 250-739-9759 LOST MEN’S Guess glasses in black case. Parksville/Errington, Mar 1. (250)739-9759.
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
Brian Dennis PARSONS Passed away at the P.R.H.C. on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Brian Parsons of Ennismore formerly of BC in his 78th year, beloved husband of Marie Meier and loving father of Simon Parsons (Wendy), Heather Thoms, Kelley Millage and John Meier. Grandpa will always be loved and remembered by Ashley, Rebecca, Stephanie, Charlene, Bradley, Matthew, Maggie and by his great grandson Austin. Predeceased by his first wife Marureen Parsons. A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held at 531 Morison Avenue, Parksville, BC on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 12:00-3:00 pm. Interment to follow at Yates Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Sick Kids Hospital.
Robin Derek BRETT October 5, 1938 – February 26, 2014 Robin lost his long, hard fought battle with his illness on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jacqueline; son, Alex (Sandy); daughter, Justine (Bentley); grandchildren, Craig, Lauren, Dain, Claudia, Brendan, Shayla, and Julie; brother, David (Rita); and brother-in-law, John. Robin was predeceased by his son Michael. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr Carson and Dr. Lai who provided such good care to Robin during his long illness. A Celebration of Life for Robin will be announced in the future. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Robin’s memory by making a donation in his name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Parksville/Qualicum, PO Box 730, Parksville, BC V9P 1Z8 or Nanaimo & District Hospital Renal Unit, 1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
HELP WANTED
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
EXPERIENCED COUPLE needed to manage mobile home park in Port Hardy. Some small equipment experience necessary. Home provided+ $3000/mo. Send resume: giuliu.inv@telus.net 33010 5th Ave, Mission, BC, V2V 1V5.
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EXPERIENCED MOTIVATED cooks are needed at Arrowsmith Golf & the new Micky J’s Bar and Grill - please forward resumes to: essexproperties@shaw.ca
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Processor Operators •Chasers •980 Operators (Dryland Sort) •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Hand Buckers •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers Full time with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
GALE DARLENE LA PORTE On the evening of February 1, 2014 we lost our best friend Gale to a short but brave battle with cancer. Filled with a passion for life, Gale channeled her love and energies into being a wonderful wife to Gord Waters for 38 years, mother of Jamie (Michelle), Adam (Janet) and Misty, as well as being Nana to Chandra, Karma, Nikita, Skylaar, Marika and Nyah. She was well respected and loved by her community and fellow artists and will be missed. We would like to extend a huge thank you to our generous family and community for all the support that they have given us during this time. We would also like to thank our GP Dr. Thor Fridrikson, Dr. John Reiger, the Victoria Cancer Clinic, the Nanaimo Cancer Clinic, the Homecare Nurses, the Community Health Workers, the Red Cross and Oceanside Hospice Society. We would like to invite friends and family to celebrate her life and birthday with us at The Errington War Memorial Hall at 1390 Errington Road, Errington on March 22nd, 2014 @ 1:00pm. We ask that everyone wear bright colours in honor of her free and passionate nature. For those who wish, please bring a ‘pot luck’ dessert as it was her favorite treat. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oceanside Hospice Society.
February 18, 1932 – March 7, 2014 Ludwig Weilmeier of Qualicum Beach, died peacefully on Friday, March 7 at the age of 82. Ludwig was born in Miegersbach, Germany and immigrated to Canada in the early 1950s. After working in the sawmill industry in Northern BC, he met and married Maureen Barber. Together built a life in Prince George and had four children. After spending 25 years owning and operating various businesses, Ludwig and Maureen retired to Qualicum Beach. Ludwig enjoyed golf, lawn bowling, and was an active member of Probus Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maureen; children, Andrew, Kristina, Patrick, and Catherine. He is also survived by three grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 13th at Catholic Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road in Parksville. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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Accountant/Controller We are seeking an Accountant/Controller with strong management skills and full cycle accounting experience. The accountant will become team leader for our accounting department and will play a key role in communicating financial information and performance to management. Our office is located in Parksville and operates two stump to dump logging operations with associated road crews. We offer a challenging but positive work environment and a competitive compensation package.
Please email a resume and cover letter to bllnll064@gmail.com Applications accepted to March 21, 2014.
March 23, 1952 – February 1, 2014
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC (Northern Vancouver Island)
FORESTRY CLERK
Port McNeill (Term – 15 months) Detailed job postings can be viewed at
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We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneðts package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiðcations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conðdence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com
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CLIFFORD “MACK” MCLEAN STONE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clifford “Mack” McLean Stone on February 15, 2014 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Norah, Mack will be lovingly missed by his children: Paul (Julie), Maureen (Gord) and Megan (Brad); Grandchildren: Christopher (Morgan), Jeremy (Melissa), Ryley, Brynn and Anna; Great Grandchildren: Marcus, Maxwell and Marshall; other dear family, Bill and Mary, Ted, Andrea, Shannon and their families; and many friends. Mack was born in Vancouver on October 24, 1928 and grew up in Ioco. Returning to Vancouver, he graduated from Lord Byng High School and entered UBC to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Too young to enlist in the armed forces, he joined the Merchant Marines, serving in the Pacific until after WWII. An accomplished P.Eng his entire career, Mack enjoyed many years with Imperial Oil before embarking into entrepreneurship in the 1970’s back home in BC. Mack and Norah married in 1950 and never looked back. They lived in Ontario during their earlier married years and permanently settled in Parksville, BC in 1971. Mack shared with Norah a love of family, travel, dogs, great friends, interesting books and sports. Family always occupied top spot. Mack contributed his analytical skills as a school district trustee and member of BC Ferries Board of Directors. Lately he had turned his hand to writing and always had a keen interest in stamp collecting. Dad/ Grandpa/Papa/Great-Grandpa/Uncle/Friend will be missed tremendously by us all. “A True Gentleman.” A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations are welcome to be made in Dad’s name to a charity of your choice.
Editor
COMOX VALLEY RECORD The award-winning Comox Valley Record has an opening for an editor in their newsroom. The successful candidate will possess an attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, we are looking for a high energy individual who expects to generate quality stories for all types of publications including specialty supplements. You are totally versed in social media and would enjoy the challenge of integrating video news stories as well. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. As editor you will have the ability to lead and direct the editorial staff in a team environment. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of multimedia journalism. Having a proven track record of turning around wellwritten, fact-based, concise content quickly for posting online that day - with collateral (text, photos and video). Please forward your cover letter and resume by March 20th, 2014 Black Press is a well-established, nationally-recognized community newspaper group with more than 150 community, daily and urban papers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington state, Hawaii and Ohio. Please forward resume to: Zena Williams, Publisher COMOX VALLEY RECORD 765 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7 email : publisher@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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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 & then choose the FastTRACK Application.
RETAIL PHARMASAVE Qualicum Beach - Photo Lab Manager. The qualified candidate will successfully manage a full service Photo Lab. Must be outgoing, organized, work well under deadlines, customer service orientated and familiar with computers, Adobe Photoshop and lab equipment. Must have 3 years experience in the industry, WHMIS and a passion to learn. Reply in confidence with resume, cover letter & references to Sandy Conn Box 970, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1T3 or sandy@qualicumpharmasave.com by Mar 24. Only those short listed will be contacted.
TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gamil.com 250-545-3378
PIPE LAYERS & EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
are required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Competitive wages+ benefits. Nanaimo and area. Fax or email resume to 250-751-3314. t7513316@telus.net PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Nootka Sound Timber Co. Ltd. requires an energetic person with West Coast logging supervisory experience with a good knowledge of the falling, grapple yarding, hoechucking, off-highway hauling and dryland sort functions. The Company operates full phase logging and a camp based at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island. The normal shift is 14 days on and 7 days off. Please fax resume to 778441-1191 or email dmartin@nootkasoundtimber.com
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WORK WANTED, Come home to a spotlessly clean home. Responsible & trustworthy with excellent references. Ann 250-240-0119.
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HOBBIES & CRAFTS APPROX. 6-7 cords of burls (whole & slabs), indian paintings, & burl carvings. Must sell, call 250-757-9466.
The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835
OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Tree pruning, hedge shaping & trimming, gutters, & early spring garden clean-ups, powerwashing. (250)240-1116. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Hardscapes, Carpentry, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
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FREE ITEMS 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 MEN’S BIKE in good working condition, $60. Call (250)5865250.
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
HAULING AND SALVAGE
COFFEE TABLE, 60� x 19�, good cond, solid wood construction, $100. 2 end tables, $60 ea. 1 (250)756-2694
JUNK TO THE DUMP. Jobs Big or small, I haul it all! I recycle & donate to local charities. Sean (250)741-1159 or (250)667-1382. WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Bondable. 250-752-1639.
LANDSCAPING
FUEL/FIREWOOD
FURNITURE
NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET! Brand New. In original plastic. $200. (250)713-9680 Oval Dining Table, Solid Maple top, with 2 extensions and 6 upholstered chairs. Excellent condition. $500. 250-594-7506 THOMASVILLE 2 piece entertainment unit, cherry wood. Excellent condition. width 45�, height 82� and depth 26�. TV included. $200. Call (250)7292690 (Nanaimo). WHITE CABINET, custom made, base 30� high, 8 feet long, top piece is 60� high. Asking $400 firm. Call (250)586-3339. WILLIS & COMPANY piano, beautiful condition, $1000. Lazy-boy chair, good condition. $300. Glass-top coffee table $150. No reasonable offer refused. (250)338-1970 after 6pm
GARAGE SALES PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Book an Interior Job and receive 10% off invoice. Commercial & Residential. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. ASTONISHING PAINTING CO. Residential/Commercial/Repainting. 25 yrs. experience. Call Mike 250-248-8569 M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-586-3517. POIRIER PAINTING: Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.
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QUALICUM BEACH440 Schley Place. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1150 sq.ft., top floor. Gas fireplace, elevator, N/S, 1 small pet allowed. $225,000. May consider lease/purchase. Phone 250-594-8097
Counter Microwave $25. 23 white cupboard doors/drawers w/gold knobs $5./ea or $100 for all. Call 1-204-981-6243
No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter Phone 250-586-3330 Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com
HAUL AWAY Junk, washers & dryers, furniture, garden, yard waste & wood. Free Estimates. Call 250-240-1116.
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GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
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ANTIQUE LAMPS, crystal, ceramic smalls, tables, framed prints, dressers. View daily 1pm-4pm. (250)754-3389.
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1383 BRITANNIA Dr. (Craig Bay) Sat & Sun Mar 15&16 9-3. Furniture, collectibles & something for all ages. BRADLEY CENTRE Coombs 975 Shearme Rd. March 16 8:30 - 11:30 AM ERRINGTON, BESIDE #1 fire hall. Mar 15 (10-2). Various household goods, small appl’s, SS microwave, 2 ac’s, mirrors, desks, misc tools, sheet metal tools, 3’ shear and lots more. HUGE ESTATE SALE 5398 Georgiaview Cr. Nanaimo Too Much to List! Friday Mar 14, 9am-5pm. Saturday Mar 15,9am-5pm. Majority of contents of home: Massive Quilt & Sewing Liquidation. 50 boxes of quilting fabric, Mitsubishi Industrial sewing machine, wall mounted sewing cabinet, Country folk art, AJ Casson “Group of Seven� lithograph, Copper pots & pewter ware, a collection of watches. Everything goes!! Pay by Visa or Master Card Photos posted at www.estateliquidators.ca PARKSVILLE: 1262 Prestwick Plc., Fri., 1-5pm, Sat., 8-4pm. Multi-family sale; Soldmoving sale!
BRAND NEW Wheelchair $2000, Walker $150. and shower stool $40., or $2000 for all 3, obo. 250-248-4064 DELUXE GOLDEN Breeza, power-lift recliner, tan leather. New at $3100; Sell $2200 obo. (250)754-3703. FORTRESS 2000 Scooter, used 42hrs. New: $4,000. Selling: $2900 obo. Call (250)7543703.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
VICTORIA 2 BDRM CONDO 1380 sq ft. Quiet 55+ bldg near Hillside Mall & Jubilee Hospital. No-step entry. $195,000. Call Claire 1-250858-6775.
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1 OMEGA juicer (Model #8003) $200, 1 CPAP breathing machine, like new, $350. Call (250)933-3900. 1 stove, $20. 1 Kenmore Stacker Dryer with new motor. Needs heat element. $100. Deep freeze $80. 7 white aluminum windows all for $250 or sold separate. Various sizes. Open to offers 250-752-0169
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4 Tickets to Rock band YES at Queen E. Theatre in Van. Face value $109.50/ea. for Mar 20. Call 250-248-2473 ARROWSMITH GOLF and Country Club full membership for sale. Call (250)752-1490 CEDAR CHEST- BBQ tools and tank, patio table, umbrella and 4 chairs. 12.5’ Cat boat. Table saw. Ikea bookcase and cupboard. Chesterfield matching loveseat, Steno armchair. Side tables and lamps. Call 250-954-1771. GARDEN/PATIO set. Mediterrean style cast metal table/4 chairs $250. Paid $1000. Photo upon request 250-752-4741 or gardendelight@shaw.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
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KSS golf team to host provincials Defending provincial champions hope to repeat, this time at home at Pheasant Glen T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The Kwalikum Secondary School golf team will enjoy home-field advantage this year when they defend their provincial championship. Coach Butch Gayton recently received news that KSS and Qualicum Beach will be hosting the 2014 AA High School Provincials at Pheasant Glen Golf Course. “We were slated to host it in 2016 but we’re more than happy to do it this year,” Gayton said. “I’m anxious to show off Qualicum Beach and Pheasant Glen for those who will be attending. I’m excited for the team as well. We’ve got four Grade 12s on the team and it’s going to be a great way to send them off.” For Santiago Bourya, Cole Morrison and Scott Lemon, all in Grade 12, this is another chance to show their talent before heading south to continue their path towards a golf career in university. Lemon has already committed, while Bourya and Morrison are still weighing their options. “I’m really excited about going down to play in Florida at Bethune–Cookman,”
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Blair Stewart, a Grade 10 student at KSS, chips on to the green during a practice round at Qualicum Memorial Golf Course.
Lemon said. “It’s the biggest moment of my life so far and one of the most exciting things I’ve ever accomplished. We’re all really excited about having the chance to host the provincials this year and hope-
fully we can get some good support out to help us with the home field advantage.” The focus for the team seems to be on repeating as provincial champions. With the majority of their roster in place from
last year’s winning team, there’s a good chance that they could do it again. “It’s exciting. Being the senior year and hosting the provincials, it’s really going to be an amazing opportunity,” said Bourya, who is from Mexico. “We had a good team last year and a lot of us are here again this year, with more experience so it’s going to be fun.” With the provincials being played out at Pheasant Glen, the team will have an advantage, having practiced and played at the course frequently. For Morrison, the advantage goes above and beyond that. His father, Brent Morrison, runs the Brent Morrison Golf Academy at Pheasant Glen. “It’s gonna be a lot of fun,” said Morrison. “I’m really familiar with the course and grew up playing on it, so I think we’ll have a good shot there. My best on the course was a six-under round of 66, so I’m really pumped about being able to have the shot to repeat on that course.” The provincials take place May 26 to 28, with practice on Monday and the action starting Tuesday. The KSS team will take part in at least four tournaments before then.
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Nicolette Kipling came away with a silver medal at the recent A&R Memorial weightlifting competition in Port Alberni. In a packed division, coach Ed Fergusson said Kipling held her own and competed very well. The maximum allowed for an event like this is 18 participants, so it was a competitive field.
“Nicolette did really well,” Fergusson said. “Finishing second is no small feat, that’s for sure. But in an event like this where the top woman has been competing at a national level and there were so many competitors, it was good. If she really wanted to, Nicolette could train her way to competing at that level. She’s definitely got what it takes.” Kipling had just returned
from a trip to Australia and had to work hard to get back into shape heading into this event. “Yeah, I came back from my trip and wasn’t really ready,” Kipling said. “We worked hard at it and got back to a point that I felt good enough to take part in this tournament. I had the chance to compete in the provincials but I ended up going on my trip instead, so hopefully
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The Ballenas Whalers girls curling team had a strong finish to their season, placing fifth in the provincials, held at the Parksville Curling Club rink in Community Park. The top 16 schools in the province converged on Parksville to battle it out for the 2014 Boys and Girls Provincial Curling Championships. During the three days of competition, each team had a good chance to see what the other teams were about with Delta’s Seaquam taking the girls’ title, and Coquitlam’s Centennial the boys.’ Thursday (March 6) was the opening day of the tournament, which saw Ballenas face Mt. Elizabeth, from Kitimat. The first game started slow for the Whalers, who found themselves down 4–1 after the first three ends. The Whalers came back and scored three of their own in the fourth and fifth ends to tie it up at four each. It was back and forth from that point on, as Mt. Elizabeth scored three in the sixth end, only to be matched by Ballenas scoring three in the seventh end. Mt. Elizabeth sealed the deal by scoring one more in the eighth, making the final 8–7. The second game for the Whalers saw them taking on College Heights, from Prince George. The Whaler girls got their game rolling right off the bat, scoring two in the first end. The two teams took turns putting up two on the board, alternating ends, until the fifth end
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when Ballenas took over the game for good. Scoring just one in the fifth end, the Whalers scored three more in the sixth and two more in the seventh end, finishing it off in the seventh with a final of 10–4. Ballenas finished the first day with one win and two losses, losing their third and final game of the day to Salmon Arm 8–5. “We had some intense games, that’s for sure. The curlers were polished and they were all well coached,” Ballenas coach Ann Fyfe said. “It was exciting for us though. My girls loved it and they were proud of themselves, as they should be.” The second day saw the Whalers get off to a great start, beating Prince Charles, from the Kootenay region, 9–0, with the game only lasting four ends. The Whalers lost a close game against Chilliwack, 8–6, for their second match of the day. In their third match of the day on Friday night, the Whalers took on eventual champions Seaquam and ended up losing 8–3. In their last game of the tournament, the Whalers faced off against Saint Thomas Moore, from Vancouver. Ballenas took a commanding 4–0 lead in the first two ends and never looked back, going on to score four more times to take fifth place with a final score of 9–4. “The girls enjoyed the competition and they gained a lot confidence in their own abilities too. They gave every team a good game; even the provincial champs. Being in this tournament showed them what they have to do to get to the top and win it all.”
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Celebrate with music and green beer Local restaurants, pubs and nightclubs have a variety of choices for a flavourful St. Patrick’s Day weekend LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Celebrate a little Irish culture this weekend with some live music, feasting and fun in Parksville Qualicum Beach. • St. Patrick’s day events kick off Friday, March 14 with an Irish Pub Party at Fairwinds Golf Club in Nanoose Bay. Local group Celtic Chaos will be performing it high energy traditional tunes, there will be an Irish pub-style buffet at 6 p.m. and a dance and sing-a-long at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29 plus tax available at Ben’s Lounge. Call 250-468-9915 for more information. • The Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose will have two nights of St. Patrick’s day entertainment and merriment Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. Celtic Chaos will perform both evenings at around 7:30 p.m. and there will be Irish food and drink specials. Tickets are $10 available from the bar. Visit www.rockinghorsepub. ca or call 250-468-1735 for more information. • On St. Patrick’s Day Monday, Deez Bar and Grill will be hosting an Irish party from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. DJ Rockin’ Donny T will keep the music pumpin’ plus there will NEWS FILE PHOTO be a sing-a-long and prizes. Irish fare will include steak and Guinness pie and Irish drink specials include the Celtic Chaos will be performing at three events this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, including two nights at the famed green beer. For more on Deez visit www.deezba- Rocking Horse Pub where they are pictured above. randgrill.com or call 250-752-8055. • The Black Goose Inn located at Beach Acres Resort green beer and Irish specials throughout Saturday, Sun• Cafe Brie in Qualicum Beach will host Celtic Chaos in Parksville will have all things Irish on Monday, in- day and Monday. Visit www.rodandgunparksville.com for an acoustic performance March 17 and there will be cluding live entertainment by Kevin Woodward, Guin- or call 250-248-6511 for more information. mouthwatering dishes like Irish quiche with Guinness ness giveaways, drink specials and Irish specialties. • The Shady Rest Pub will compliment its open mic caramelized onions, and Guinness stew. Tickets are There will also be plenty of Guinness and green beer night Monday with Irish food and drink specials. visit $15, doors open at 5:30 and the music starts at 7 p.m. on tap. The music starts at 6 p.m. For more on the Black www.shadyrest.ca or call 250-752-9111. Get tickets from Cafe Brie or Celtic Chaos by calling 250- Goose visit www.blackgooseinn.com or call 250-586• Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club is holding a St. 594-2526 or emailing dbarta@shaw.ca. For more on 1001. Patrick’s Day Buffet Dinner both Sunday and Monday in Cafe Brie visit www.cafebrie.com or call 250-594-2526. • The Rod and Gun Pub will have live entertainment, its newly renovated Micky J’s Bar and Grill.
Celtic music to fill the Old School House Sunday Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a 19-year-old All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and her guitarist and vocalist father. Ceilidh and Wayne Briscoe will be coming from Victoria to perform a special St. Patrick’s Day program for The Old School House Arts Centre’s Music on Sunday series on March 16. Ceilidh has taken first place in the North American qualifier for the All-Ireland Music Championships, in New York, three times. In Tullamore, Ireland in 2009 she was the first junior Canadian fiddler to be named All-Ireland Fiddle Champion. Ceilidh started playing the violin at the age of five. She now studies the lyrical Sligo-style of fiddling. She
also studies classical violin with the Head of Strings at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, she plays in the first violin section of the University of Victoria Orchestra and she’s the Principal Second Violin in the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra. Ceilidh represents the third generation of Briscoe fiddlers and her father, Wayne, is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter. Join them for an Irish “session” on March 16 and bring your singing voice. The concert is $16, $13 for members and takes place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more on the Old School House Arts Centre visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org or call 250-752-6133. —News Staff
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Top of the Counting Time releases CD Class Evening to showcase three musical acts at the MAC on Saturday EVENT
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The past four years that I have spent at KSS have been the most memorable and enjoyable of my life. The time that I have had in highschool has helped me to mature and undoubtedly given me more confidence to grow as an adult. I am aspiring to continue my education towards achieving an elementary school teaching degree. It has always been my life’s goal to pass on my skills, and knowledge to influence young children to learn, explore, create and succeed. I am fortunate to have people who have had positive influences on my life. Thank you to my family, teachers, coaches and to all my fantastic friends. One of the best parts of my life has been the past ten years of living in this great community of Qualicum Beach. I will miss everything and everyone that has crossed my path while here, but I am excited to move on to start on a new journey.
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I’ve always liked the sciences, but this wasn’t obvious until my grade 9 year. My plans for after graduation include getting a Bachelor of Engineering, followed by a Master’s degree and traveling around the world. My current interests include digital art, competitive swimming, reading and watching movies. I love dogs and plan on getting more than a few when I build a home out in the country. Of all the schools I’ve been to, Kwalikum Secondary has by far been the best. I appreciate the diversity of the courses taught here. For example, I am really impressed by our Head Start program, even if I am not in it, because I think it is such a great opportunity for people looking to get into trades.
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Catch a CD Release Party at the McMillan Arts Centre this Saturday and enjoy three separate acts with some flamenco, percussive guitar and the indie rock music of Counting Time. Counting Time is a local group founded in 2009 by Sharon Tomczyk and guitarist, Hugh Yardley. Today the five-piece band blends catchy guitar riffs with solid rhythm, powerful vocals, and a world beat pulse. The group prides itself on creating expressive original music with thought-provoking lyrics. Counting Time is releasing its debut album What's Coming Over Me at the McMillan Arts Centre on March 15. The evening will kick off at 7 p.m. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY SHARON TOMCZYK in the reception gallery with Founders of local band Counting Time Hugh Yardley and the flamenco world beat mu- Sharon Tomczyk will be performing with the rest of their sic by Fred Saliani. group this Saturday for a CD Release Party at the MAC. That will be followed with a performance by percussive cash bar. download on most online disguitar sensation Edward Lee The new album will be tributers, including iTunes. in the main gallery at 8 p.m. available for purchase at the Tickets for the album release and then Counting Time will event, or guests can contact party are $20 and are available take the stage. the band through their web- at Cranky Dog in Parksville There will be a compli- site www.countingtime.ca or or The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach. mentary dessert bar and al- Facebook. —News Staff cohol free drinks, along with a It is also available for
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Envision the passion, courage, romance and exotic beauty of Russia’s cultural capital, seat of three revolutions. On Saturday, March 22 the Vancouver Island Symphony, under the baton Pierre Simard, continues this season’s world-wide musical tour with a journey to St. Petersburg-Courage in an intimate concert of notable Russian works filled with heart-melting stories. Joining the VI Symphony for this poignant performance are Michael Kim, Canadian pianist, international concert soloist and recording artist, and Stevan Paranosic, principal trumpet with the VI Symphony and member of The Victoria Brass. The show start at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on March 22. Tickets are available by calling 250-754-8550 For more information visit www.vancouverislandsymphony.com. —Submitted by Rosemary Phillips
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Totally Renovated! 124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
Unique home situated in Deep Bay, main house with 4+ bedrooms with lots of extra space. Slate, new carpet & laminate flooring,shaker style kitchen w/walk in pantry, propane gas stove & fireplace.Large heated mudroom entryway,main bath w/separate whirlpool tub, shower & bidet & 2 other full sized bathrms. Private, self contained 2 bedrm suite w/4 piece bath attached to the main home connected by a spacious fully equipped laundry/utility room. This suite has its own yard space & beautiful gardens with a nice view of the mountains & a peek a boo ocean views. Located on 0.60 acre, minutes from marina & tons of walking trails.
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4570 sq. ft. home on .9 acres 1 bedroom suite over shop Plus 4 bedrooms Pond for swimming
1647 Abbey Road $347,500
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
Stunning Patio Home!
• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure
1,426 sqft w/2 beds & 2 baths, bright open concept w/9’ ft ceilings & crown moulding. Pets are allowed. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counter tops, centre island, eating nook, breakfast bar, pantry, tile backsplash, oversized East facing windows for a wonderful morning light, living room w/a feature fireplace, walk in master bdrm closet, sit down shower, partially covered rear S. exposure patio. The rear yard is lovely and is maintained by the strata company. The garage has custom built storage & there is also a club house that has various activities.
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• Detached 16x20 wired workshop • Approx. 2300 sq. ft. home with 4 large bedrooms • Extensive upgrading such as floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinetry • Nice wrap around deck and 3/4 acre
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Three bedroom / 2 bath,1405 sqft rancher on 0.19 of an acre! Updates include: granite countertops throughout, solid Canadian Oak Hardwood floors, brand new stainless steel appliances, new 50 year roof and all baseboard heaters have been replaced by forced air electric heaters. This home boasts a great open concept complemented by vaulted ceilings, TLC was put into every detail including mouldings, elegant light fixtures, a lovely private back deck and so much more. This home is a must see in a great central location.
River Front Acreage
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL • 6.65 Ac • 4,800 Sq ft log home • Guest cottage
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#15-3920 Island Highway, Qualicum Beach
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• 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
2393 Higginson Road, Nanoose $625,000 • • • •
764 Ermineskin Avenue, parksville $389,000
508-265 Mills Street, Parksville $127,900 • All new carpets & fresh paint throughout • Central Parksville location • Meals available 5 evenings • Common area/lounge
.49 acre walk on waterfront Great neighbourhood of spectacular homes Amazing ocean views and Beachcomber Marina Build your dream home here
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2349 EAGLESFIELD PLACE, NANOOSE BAY
• Fairwinds, open plan, main level living, golf course view, private home w/lrg sunny deck & walk-out lower level bsmnt • Large kitchen with nook area, big picture windows & sliders in living area opens to fantastic deck, separate den/dining • Low maintenance yard, double garage, electric furnace, gas fireplace, built-in vac, large storage area • Cul-de-sac location, close to Golf & recreation, Brickyard Bay, Schooner Cove Marina, hiking trails & amenities
1337 GABRIOLA DRIVE, PARKSVILLE
• Ocean view Craig Bay, Bowen model walking distance to Clubhouse & Guest suites • Main level living with, vaulted ceilings, oak flooring, travertine, granite, maple cabinetry • Lower level: media area & built in office, bar, gym, guest bedroom, cheater ensuite, storage • Included clubhouse: gym, pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis, social areas, fitness classes & activities
$449,999
175 HOYLAKE ROAD W., QUALICUM BEACH
• Ocean view custom built rancher style executive home in Qualicum Beach • Built by John Collins, designed by locally renowned architect, Peter Jorgensen • Distinctive California red tile roof to bright & light spacious interior floor plan • Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, a 10 minute walk to all amenities, golf & beach
$489,900
1497 MASON TRAIL, FRENCH CREEK
• Renovated 2 bed/1bath mobile on quiet .47 acre land in French Creek • Potentially sub dividable, great investment, rentable, or move in • $15,000 in improvements, new flooring, appliance, immaculate & clean • Close to beaches & amenities of Parksville & Qualicum Beach, 8 golf courses
$639,000
1417 STONE LAKE DRIVE, NANOOSE BAY
• 5 year old West Coast Craftsman style home, on ½ acre in Madrona Heights, Nanoose Bay • Heat pump, triple garage, fully fenced back garden with pasture & distant treed hillside views • Great room concept with hardwood flooring, stone surround fireplace, large picture windows • Granite countertops, stainless steel appl., eating island, high end finishes & fabulous floor-plan
$209,000
2285/2295 SWAYNE ROAD, ERRINGTON
• 27.8 acre ALR property with 3 bed/2 bath Country Character Home • Detached garage & workshop, 2 driveways & 2nd home site with services • Charming, immaculate, serene, private woodland setting – trails on property • Located near Coombs & close to all amenities of Parksville & Qualicum Beach
$585,000
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420 Day Place, Parksville $339,000 25 YEARS SERVICE
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• Living/Dining Room w/ nat gas FP and door to pond-view patio
• Bright Living Room w/cathedral ceiling, woodstove, & ocean views
• Lovely Kitchen w/ bright nook, Family Room w/OH ceiling & FP
• Family Room, open plan Kitchen/Dining Room w/ hardwood floors
• Oceanview Master Suite, sun tunnel, large Flex Room, storage
• Office, covered deck overlooks ocean, path to beach, near marina
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Close to town, this 7 year old 2 bedroom 2 bath crawl space rancher is perfect for a low maintenance single family home. Bright open living space with vaulted ceiling in great room with gas fireplace, and the kitchen has maple cabinets and skylight. Very cute covered front porch area with flower beds & space for patio furniture. The easy care backyard gets lots of sunshine all day and has raised garden beds and privacy hedging all around the back.
1662 Stonelake Drive, Nanoose Bay $639,000
3538 Crocus Road, Whiskey Creek $375,000
Jenish 2 storey custom built home on a level 1/2 acre landscaped property with 800 sq. ft. detached workshop! Move in to this 2 year new home which offers 2650 sq. ft. of quality living space, luxurious kitchen with custom designed cabinets, and wood floors throughout main living area. Master suite with heated flooring in ensuite, 2 other bedrooms and bathroom up with a large media room. Double RV parking and fully fenced backyard with mountain views!
Sprawling 1800 square foot custom built rancher on 1/3 of an acre with attached 1 bedroom and den self - contained suite. Impressive and spacious living area designed with a “great room” concept, country kitchen with an abundance of oak cabinetry and an eating island. Single gentleman pays $750 per month for suite which would pay for most of your mortgage!
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• Bright 1753 sqft 2 bed patio home w/different ceiling heights/vaults
• Expansive open plan, OS windows, natural gas FP, lrg Master Suite
• 3 skylights, lrg picture windows, gas FP, Island Kitchen, eating nook
• Warm wood Kitchen w/stainless appl’s & nook, partly-covered patio
• Family Room, BI vacuum, SW exposure, large partly-covered patio
• Fenced, sprinkler system, western exposure, gated RV parking area
• BI speaker system, perfect for retirement home/vacation get-a-way
UNBEATABLE LOCATION!
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NEW LISTING $219,900
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NEW LISTING $239,900
• 966 sq.ft 2bed/ 2 bathroom • 12x16 patio, sprinkler system, single garage • Peaceful cul de sac location • Pleasant walk to Little Qualicum Falls
• .33 acre level building lot • Located in the “The Bluffs” development • 1 block to Eaglecrest golf course • Distant mountain and ocean views MLS# 370582
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• 2165 sq.ft/ 3 bed/3 bath • .86 ac private parklike fenced yard • Beautifully finished downstairs suite • Stainless appliances, vaulted ceilings, large deck
• 1722 sq. Ft 2 bed/ 2 bath • Great room design featuring over-height ceilings • Crown mouldings, stone fireplace, maple cabinets • Luxurious master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite MLS# 370630
MLS# 368015
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $199,900
QUALICUM BAY $19,900
WALK ON WATERFRONT $399,900
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
• 1010 sq.ft., 2 bed / 1 bath • Spacious 13 x 17 deck • Metal roof, new eavestroughs • 10 x 7 all purpose shed
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5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit
MLS# 368568
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CENTRAL LOCATION $319,900
OCEAN VIEW $439,900
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FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $154,900 !
• 2480 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 3 bath • Fully fenced 1.5 acres • Heat pump, RV parking • 2 27’ long attached garages MLS# 359863
• 1420 sq.ft. /3 bed/2 bathrooms • Double car garage, great location • Newer roof, heat pump, new windows • Stainless steel appliances, new high end washer/dryer
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• 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
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 354536
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26 Trill Dr., Parksville
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575 Vine Dr., Parksville
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400 Rosewood Cl., Parksville
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420 Day Pl., Parksville
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$339,000
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798 Canyon Cres., Qualicum Beach
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$449,900
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170 Crescent W. Rd., Qualicum Beach
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$617,000
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ROBBIE BAIRD
Independently Owned & Operated
#1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
Anchor Realty Independently Owned and Operated
Award-Winning Service since 1981
250-586-4321
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Gorgeous waterfront home on the Deep Bay Spit. The large bright great room looks out onto Baynes Sound across to Denman Island. Harvest clams and oysters from the walk on sandy beach at your doorstep. There is a double attached garage with 2 auto door openers. Also room to park your RV or boat. Nicely landscaped with numerous fruit trees, and a well built sea wall. This immaculate home has been well maintained, with newer kitchen cabinets, hot water tank. It also has hardwood floors throughout all the main living area. If you want a spacious one level 3 bed, 2 bath home on a nice walk on waterfront lot on a no thru road, this must be on your list to view. Fabulously priced at $489,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
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THE CORTEZ, one of only two of this model to be built in Craig Bay, one of Vancouver Islands Premier retirement communities. Comfortable formal dining room/living room w/gas fireplace. The cozy family room has a gas fireplace & is open to the large bright kitchen w/maple cabinets & eating nook, all w/maple hardwood floors, overlooking the private deck & the very private back yard that is bordered by evergreen trees. On the main level is a large master bedroom with luxurious ensuite c/w heated floors & large walk-in closet. Off the laundry room c/w laundry sink, is the oversized double garage which also houses the built-in vacuum. The second floor is home to 2 large bedrooms, one with a B.I. computer desk, a full bathroom, & an expansive library area. A tremendous package located in the upscale seaside complex of Craig Bay. An owner has the use of the tremendous clubhouse with fitness centre, the outdoor pool, tennis course, miles of walking trails, & 4 guest cottages. Great price at $419,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME
Personal Real Estate Corporation
406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas fireplace in main lvg area • Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge
61-120 FINHOLM STREET
Great central location. Walk to shopping, beaches, Starbucks, and Tim Hortons. Very well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher on a large fenced lot, large enough to put a carriage house on. The cedar deck complete with hot tub overlooks the large fully fenced back yard that has a huge fir tree with a tree fort. A double garage for parking 2 vehicles, plus room to park your boat or RV. Wonderfully priced at $319,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
SPACIOUS CHARTWELL RANCHER
$143,900
11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD
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Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake Sit on the deck of your cottage overlooking the tranquil setting of a pristine lake 9500 sq. ft., gentle sloping lot that leads to a large beach & lovely lake frontage Perfect for a 2 family purchase as the home can sleep many people comfortably Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE
$310,000
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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
1817 NORTHWEST BAY RD
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$289,900
Lovely rancher located on a .41 acre lot w/insulated shop & studio Living room w/wood fireplace, dining area, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Updates include newer kitchen, thermal, vinyl windows, carpets, blinds, New tiled fireplace, electric heaters, main bathroom tub & fixtures Large, 35’ x 25’ patio & a private backyard. 3 storage sheds, woodshed
5446 W ISLAND HWY, QB
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Lovely, two bedroom, end unit patio home in “The Meadows”. 55+ Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, large living & dining room New paint, laminate flooring, carpets, baseboards & light fixtures In-suite laundry, storage unit, visitor parking & on site RV parking No pets, no rentals. only minutes from beaches, shopping, golf & marina
2-447 PYM STREET
$91,500
Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes Located in a lovely park where you are allowed to have pets & children
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1860 sq ft rancher on large landscaped lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Chartwell. 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Very spacious kitchen with lots of oak cabinets and an island adjoins the cozy family room with fireplace. There is also a formal living room and dining room. You access the 6 ½ foot crawl space by a separate stairway off the 24 x 24 garage. The nearly ¼ acre lot is nicely landscaped & fenced, and has room for R.V. parking. Close to golf, marina, shopping & churches. Wonderfully priced at $379,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
Ever popular “The Meadows” patio homes. Both are 2 bedroom 1 bath units. 55+, no pets, no rentals, recreation facility, and RV parking on site. Close to Parksville beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Prices starting at $144,000. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
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Beautiful, west coast designed, Wembley Lane town home. Lovely 1,265 sqft home features 2 spacious bedrms, 2 full baths large living room w/electric fireplace, large dining area luxurious kitchen with s/s appliances, granite counter tops, lots of cabinets, breakfast bar. single car garage + 1 extra spot
1097 AERY VIEW DRIVE
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Executive home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area 2543 sq. ft. 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & family room Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances Open floor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas FP Walter Allen custom built home
1490 SUNRISE DRIVE This fully furnished Cypress Model at Oceanside Village Resort is all you need for part-time living or recreation. The master bedroom and second bedroom are on the main floor and there is a loft area with a full bathroom that could make a great third bedroom. This 1109 sq ft home is fabulous. It has a great room plan with vaulted ceilings and natural gas fireplace. Private southern exposed back deck for BBQ’s. The Village is centrally located to all the best amenities Parksville has to offer. Just steps to an indoor pool/hot tub within the Village, shopping, restaurants, and the most magical sandy beaches Vancouver Island has to offer. This truly is a great investment or recreational property. Great price $264,900. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
3 bed, 2 bathroom rancher on .2 of an acre in Eaglecrest Golf Course community. Granite counter tops in kitchen, river rock fireplace and tile flooring in entrance way. Open great room plan. Large deck with hot tub is quite private looking out on green belt. Double garage for parking. Great price $319,900. Call Robbie 250-586-4321.
For photos and more info on these or other properties, go to www.robbierealtor.ca
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Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage
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Well maintained, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ocean view 2 storey home with in-law suite & attached garage ½ acre fenced lot w/beautiful flower & vegetable gardens Greenhouse & two workshop outbuildings for the handy man Access to beach just across the road, quick possession available
1530 MEADOWOOD WAY
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Private & peaceful setting on a level, treed 2.52 acre property 9 year old rancher, on a 3 ft crawl space, has large, open rooms Tile flooring, custom cabinets, French doors & a private back deck Handyman/mechanics dream, 28’x32’ detached garage with office 220 wiring, 100 amp service, over height doors & 12’ ceilings
1387 WARD ROAD
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$409,900
$619,500
5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home Includes a 20’ x 22’ workshop/garage There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage Great investment property or for extended family
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720 SANDERSON, PARKSVILLE
3640 COLLINGWOOD, NANOOSE BAY
• Perfect home! • Over 1200 sq. ft. • Great location • Workshop - wired and insulated
274,900
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136 FORD, PARKSVILLE
264,900
369,900
892 Lakes Blvd – Parksville PATIO HOME WITH ARTIST’S LOFT
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• Over 2000 sq. ft. • Beachcomber area • 3 workshops • Additional accommodation
599,900
575 SANDLEWOOD, PARKSVILLE
info@brendanicolls.com www.brendanicolls.com
1273 MARINA WAY, NANOOSE BAY
• Elegant & easy lifestyle • 3100 sq. ft. Fairwinds home • Home office potential • Exceptional value
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• Beautiful 3 year old custom home with mountain views • 2.5 acres, new fencing, prefect for horses • Great room concept, open & bright • Outdoor living with large patio, summer kitchen • No GST
649,900
Nicolls
A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Personal Real Estate Corp. A.S.A.
1988 SUN KING, PARKSVILLE
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• Immaculate 3 bed / 2 bath home • Awesome location • Priced to sell • Over 1500 sq. ft.
Affordable Housing -- Professionally Presented
365,000
• 1960 sq ft includes loft area for library/office/hobby room • Lovely forest views over looking Morningstar Golf Course • Efficient kitchen is heart of the home, adjoining the cozy family room • Master bedroom boasts 4 pc ensuite with soaker tub & shower • Both an open & covered patio, complete with natural gas for BBQ
762 Garrett Road – Qualicum Beach IMMACULATE & COMPLETELY UPDATED!
OPEN HOUSE
Sat. Mar. 15 & Sun. Mar. 16 • 1-3pm 26 Trill Drive, Corfield Glades
$
445,000
• 1890 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath home in terrific neighbourhood • Lovely trails leading to both town and beach • New flooring throughout, new bathrooms & updated kitchen • Masses of storage both up and down! • Landscaped, fully fenced with pergola & aggregate patio
NEW LISTING • Spotless 2006 built rancher w/3 bed, 2 bath + den • Beautiful hardwood floors with 9 & 11 ft trey ceilings • Great Room Floorplan with natural gas heat, water, f/p & BBQ hookup • Greenbelt park in back with well maintained grass & trail
574 Hawthorne Rise – French Creek EXECUTIVE HOME PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING
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423,000
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For more information and pics, go to
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John Milroy 250.248.8371
jmilroy@shaw.ca
• 2895 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath plus office/den & bonus room • Spacious LR, formal DR, updated kitchen, cozy family room • Master BR boasts hardwood floors, walk-in closet, huge ensuite • Oversized garage with additional 135 sq ft workshop • .27 acres with salt water pool, hot tub, pergola and back patio
535,000
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#280-2465 APOLLO DRIVE
1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY
160 HOYLAKE W. ROAD
• Extremely well maintained 2 bedroom • Covered deck;private fenced back yard • Lots of updates; carport & storage
• Amazing design, amazing materials, amazing home • Over 5300 sq. ft., 5 bed, 4 bath, sep. 1 bed suite • 2.6 pretty acres in upscale River’s Edge
$97,900
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$1,085,000 Aaron Nicklen*
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• Nicely updated Chelsea Court patio home • Immaculately maintained grounds • Central to shopping and all services
$225,000
13-1401 PRICE ROAD
Gary Neufeld
672 PHILLIPS STREET
• 55+ Island Park Estate • Natural gas 3 sided fireplace • Extremely private, with lots of decks • Well run park, low pad fees
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, big yard • Clean and bright, freshly painted • Double garage, close to the beach
$94,900
$269,000
Dale Rumming*
Gated Manor with ocean views 4,141 sqft., 4 beds, 5 baths Gorgeous custom upgrades, dream kitchen Library, home gym, 3 fireplaces
kevin clayton
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Luxurious gated waterfront estate Over 6,000 sqft, open plan, .80 of an acre Chef’s kitchen, elegant master suite Wine cellar, games room, swimming pool
$1,598,000 Aaron Nicklen*
#3 120 FINHOLM, PARKSVILLE • The Meadows centrally located in Parksville • 2 bedroom condo Senior oriented • Recently painted, ready for you
$162,900
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$319,000
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1723 MIAMA COURT
Charming 2 beds, 1 bath rancher Built in 2006, Little Qualicum Village Quiet one way street, garden area RV parking, propane fireplace
$169,000
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Spotless 2006 rancher, 3 bed, 2 bath + den Hardwood floors with 9 & 11 ft trey ceilings Great room, gas heat, water, f/p & BBQ hookup Greenbelt in back, well maintained grass & trail
253-330 DOGWOOD STREET
$342,000
Tom Dodds
Immaculate 2010 built, 3 bed/3 bath rancher Hardwood floors, large granite island & countertops Top quality appliances, fixtures and custom finishes Fully landscaped with covered patio & gas BBQ outlet
$449,000
$319,000
$495,000
Jill Tuggle
John Milroy
1670 WYATT’S WAY, QUALICUM NORTH • • • •
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2700 VAN ISLE ROAD
1.2 acre park like setting 4,200 sqft, 5 beds, 6 baths 1,000 sqft. shop, 400 sqft. loft apt. Perfect for B&B, steps to beach
$798,000
NE
2313 ISLAND W HWY, QUALICUM BEACH • • • •
Ian Mackay
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• 1371 sf extensively renovated unit • Ocean-side Shoreline Estates • Double garage + storage
SOLD 1282 OCEANSIDE DRIVE
Erica Kavanaugh
9 ZENGAL WAY, PARKSVILLE
388 BURNHAM ROAD
Spectacular 3,680 sqft. on .32 acres 4 beds, 4 baths; 2 bed in-law suite South facing lush gardens, spa Ideal as B&B or family home
OPEN HOUSE • SAT & SUN 1-3PM
Ian Mackay $423,000
• 1573 sq. ft. popular Riviera Model • 2 Bed, 2baths plus family room.Lovely corner spot, across from visitors parking lot. • Great kitchen with tons of cupboard space. • Private backyard with 2 separate decks, one with awning
$174,900
Immaculate 2350 sq ft rancher, built 2011 3 bed, 2.5 bath + sunroom, open plan Granite, hardwood, tile, heat pump 2 acres overlooking 4 natural ponds
Brenda Nicolls*
NG
26 TRILL DRIVE, CORFIELD GLADES
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Jill Tuggle
1216 sqft, 3 Bed, 1 Bath Updated windows, metal roof, siding Private yard backs onto green space OWN the land, fully fenced
SOLD
MUST SEE 4055 ISLAND HWY W
$749,000
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$119,000
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4.71ac OCEANVIEW package High bank access to 130’ PRIVATE BEACH 2400sf RES + 1200sf ADDN’L sep SUITE PLUS 1100sf SHOP
NE
776 GAETJEN STREET
W
PR
47-2130 ERRINGTON ROAD
TIGH NA MARA RESORT
• 865sf Deluxe Spa Bungalow • 1bdrm, 2 fireplaces • New reno’s/100% ownership
5.6 acres, 163’ along the ocean 1589 sq ft rancher, 2nd home allowed Private sanctuary near Milner Gardens Stunning ocean and mountain views
$1,050,000
Brenda Nicolls*
W
LIS
TI
Aaron Nicklen*
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23-1700 ALBERNI
Cute 2 bed home on large lot Lots of updates Fenced for pets, carport Investors! Can be rented!
$49,900
Dale Rumming*
NG
2389 MCDIVITT NANOOSE • 960 sq. ft. deregistered mobile home • .24 of an acre • Why pay rent when you could own!
$179,000
574 HAWTHORNE RISE, QUALICUM BEACH • • • •
2895 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath plus den/office In ground 16’ x 32’ salt water pool, hot tub Generous room sizes, bonus room above garage Private .27 ac close to the Eaglecrest Beach
Jo Pedersen $535,000
Brenda Nicolls*
D
481 LINDEN PLACE
• Charming Cape Cod design on crawlspace • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room • Wood floors, Qualicum Woods location
$339,000
kevin clayton
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SL3 - 847 WRIGHT ROAD
Prime waterfront lot, 0.97 of an acre Tremendous ocean & mountain views Entry access to beachfront readily available Located close to all amenities
$699,000
Aaron Nicklen*
1254 SUNRISE DRIVE, PARKSVILLE
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Almost 1500 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath rancher Newer Kitchen, appliances, HW tank Greenhouse, fruit trees, covered patio Gorgeous .57 ac, South exposure
$369,000
Brenda Nicolls*
862 BALLENAS RD, SAN PAREIL • • • •
Affordable 1794 sq. ft. split family home 3 beds, 2 full baths, spacious open kitchen Lovely private lot on treed ¼ acre Close to beach, Rathtrevor & Englishman River
$329,000
SOLD
488 TEMPLE ST, PARKSVILLE
• New 1606 sq.ft rancher • Gourmet kitchen • Luxurious master ensuite • Quality finishing throughout
John Milroy $409,900 John Barnum *PERSONAL REAL ESTATE COPORATION