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A Parksville woman thrust into the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged misuse of the temporary foreign workers program at Island McDonald’s Restaurant locations says she spoke up to protect her friend. Christina Morrow worked at the Parksville McDonald’s for about 24 years. She left the employ of McDonald’s in late 2012 after she said she was demoted, had her hours reduced and her pay cut to $11/hour from $18/hour. She has appeared on at least two television network newscasts talking about how she believes local people were passed over for jobs in favour of temporary foreign workers from the Philippines. She has a different job now and was asked why she came forward with these concerns about her former employer. “I still have friends that work there,” said Morrow. “I don’t want to see them get phased out.” The website of the federal government’s Temporary Foreign Workers Program lists employers “who have broken the rules or been suspended (from the program).” While three McDonald’s locations in Victoria are on the list, the Parksville restaurant is not (as of Wednesday). Morrow said as assistant manager, she did see resumes of local applicants but she said the owner “preferred to keep it to the foreign workers. For sure, there was interest (from local applicants), it just wasn’t acted on.” Morrow also said her comments are not directed at the Filipino employees at the Parksville restaurant. “I have nothing against them — they are super workers,” said Morrow. “But it’s not fair to the community.” See ALLEGATIONS, page A6

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Between funding, freight and the alleged infrequent routes, restoring rail service to Vancouver Island has been a contentious issue. But one Qualicum Beach resident believes the solution is written in the dirt. Michael Addiscott is calling on elected officials and community members to support his bid to transform the railway into a hiking and bik-

ing trail instead of working to restore freight and passenger service. “This Island is part of ‘beautiful B.C.’ not coal mines and clear cuts,” said Addiscott. “I want to see the Island Corridor Foundation board — and those who influence the ICF board — to recognize that building a trail is a far greater long term benefit to communities along the corridor.” Passenger service on the rail line was suspended in 2011 due to poor

track conditions. Since then, local governments have been working to get service reinstated, however cost speculation has hindered progress. RDN chair Joe Stanhope estimates the project will cost around $100 million; while ICF CEO Graham Bruce insists the $20 million earmarked by all three levels of government will be enough to resurrect the track. The ICF held its annual general meting Wednesday but closed it to the public and media. See LINKING, page A6

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Mailboxes pried open in Nanoose Bay

Police are warning residents to be aware after two Canada Post mailboxes were found “pried and broken open” in the Nanoose Bay area April 14. “It happens more often than people think,” said RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. “Thieves have been known to target mailboxes in search of personal information, identification, cheques and money.” Foreman said the general pubic can protect themselves from mail theft by checking their mail as often as possible and being on the lookout for suspicious people in and around mailboxes. If you have any information regarding these thefts, please call the Oceanside RCMP at 250 248 6111 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477. RCMP are also warning residents that tax season comes with a surge in fraudulent tax-related scams. A news release issued April 15 said three residents reported fraudulent email or phone calls within the past week from somebody claiming to be from the Canadian Revenue agency (CRA). RCMP are reminding residents the CRA will not request personal information of any kind from a taxpayer by e-mail. — NEWS Staff

Bus service changes for long weekend The Regional District of Nanaimo Transit will have different operating levels over the Easter long weekend. According to a news release issued by the RDN, there is no service scheduled for Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); however, regular levels of service will be reinstated April 19, April 20 (Easter Sunday) and April 21 (Easter Monday). For more information on holiday schedules visit www.rdn.bc.ca and see Rider’s Guide. —NEWS Staff

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Cemetary bylaws changing The town-owned cemetery loses $20K a year; non residents currently not allowed to be buried there LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Ninety five per cent of Parksville Qualicum Beach residents choose to be cremated, some of the highest rates in the country, council heard Monday night. The comments were made by Emma Fraser, a student taking her Masters in public administration who has been working with the town for the past three-and-a-half months. One of her focuses has been on reviewing the town’s cemetery bylaw and she presented a report with recommendations Monday night. Fraser, who is the daughter of Alberni Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser, focused on three areas, one, the issue of non residents. Currently, the bylaw does not allow non residents to purchase cremation or full burial unless a family mem-

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ber is interred at the cemetery. Also when long term residents move outside of the boundaries for end of life care they are not permitted to purchase burial plots unless they have a direct family member interred or had purchased a licence when a resident. Staff recommended in the report that the town allow certain former residents, like those who had previously lived in Qualicum Beach, be allowed to purchase rights of interment for full and cremation burial for the resident fees along with amending the current fee schedule. Fraser also reported that the cemetery is running a $20,000 loss every year and that could be decreased with allowing non residents easier access. The downside would be decreasing the life of the cemetery, which is estimated at 85 years for full burial plots, 74 years for the scattering garden, 29 years for cremation burial plots and three to four years for columbarium niches which are a storage space for urns. Council gave the recommendations first reading and requested a working group be formed immediately to review the proposed changes to the bylaw.

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School of Golf Pheasant Glen is working to build a community around Youth Golf Programs! Pheasant Glen has long been associated with having a great Junior Golf Program and has had success in helping three students in the past three years, achieve golf scholarships to U.S. and Canadian universities. Editorial Comment April 1, 2014 OREM, Utah – Four students-athletes were recognized as Perry Homes Scholar Athletes of the Month at Tuesday’s Wolverine Club Luncheon on the campus of Utah Valley University. The Perry Homes Scholar Athlete of the Month Award recognizes not only athletic prowess, but also dedication and commitment in the classroom.

Qualicum Beach native finished second at the Jackrabbit Invitational after carding a five-under 21 over three rounds. A marketing major, Eriksen compiled a 3.7 GPA last semester and holds a 3.59 cumulative GPA. Brayden Eriksen was the first to go, accepting a scholarship at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Brayden has found success in both the classroom and on the course.

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Port Alberni’s Greg Palmer accepted an offer to attend New Orleans University in September 2012. Greg has been part of a golf team rebuild at New Orleans after Hurrican Katrina wiped out many of its athletic programs. Greg continues to make the travelling team and has been a consistent contributor on the course with a stroke average of 75 over 2 seasons.

The third Pheasant Glen golf student to gain a university golf scholarship is Michelle Waters from Qualicum Beach. Michelle has recently agreed verbally to attend Simon Fraser University this coming September. Michelle has also been an integral part of the athletic program at KSS having played basketball and soccer throughout her high school years.

We will also continue our International Students Program in co-operation with KSS. Pheasant Glen has recently expanded its program to include a School of Golf in School District 69 based at the Kwalikum Secondary School. Team Canada Development Team Coach, Robert Ratcliffe, will join our staff immediately bringing an existing successful Elite Junior Golf Program to Pheasant Glen and Qualicum Beach.

KSS and District 69 will be offering a new special golf program at the Pheasant Glen academy tied to a new academic program. The “School of Golf” program will be offered to Kwalikum Secondary students in grade 8 through grade 12. It will consist of 3 to 4 days of golf instruction a week during school hours as well as an online academic component. The student athletes in the golf program will also receive PE credits. Students will be enrolled in an online academic course and will have one day a week in a classroom with a teacher to make sure homework and deadlines are met.

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region MARION BAKER FISH HATCHERY

Local hatchery work paying off Volunteer Herman Vanderbyl helped build the hatchery in French Creek in 1982 and has been volunteering his time ever since, helping to improve Coho and Chum salmon numbers. The group needs volunteers. BRENDA GOUGH

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arksville resident Herman Vanderbyl is putting the call out to sports fishermen in the area to consider volunteering at the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery in French Creek. “We are creating a fishery for sports fishermen. I would hope that some of the avid sport fishermen would be interested in their own hobby enough to provide some support to this project,” he said. Vanderbyl has been one of a handful of dedicated volunteers ensuring the success of the hatchery since it was constructed in 1982 and he said their work over the years has resulted in a healthy salmon fishery in French Creek. The facility, located on Miller I have seen four to six Road, was conCoho at a time going up structed with volthe rapids, so we are labour by getting some good returns untary members of the Parksville QuaHERMAN VANDERBYL licum Fish and Game Association with funding from the Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Today, it is an important part of the overall British Columbia SEP and for more than 30 years it has been operated 100 per cent by volunteers. At a recent open house at the hatchery, Vanderbyl explained that there are many steps through the hatchery a new salmon must take before it is released in to the wild and that takes huge amount of work and dedication from volunteer members. “I am here every Monday. If I can’t make it I have to find a replacement … especially when it is feeding time. It is a big commitment,” he said. Vanderbyl is one of about a dozen volunteers who work year round at the hatchery and although it is a labour of love for him he said the more laborious duties are starting to take its toll on him and the other old-timers who run the operation.

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“When I helped build the hatchery I was 49 years old. Now most of us have white hair.” He pointed out that in the fall a group of volunteers must hike down a 100 foot bank to capture the returning salmon and bring them back to the hatchery in totes. “It is a big grind. That part used to be easy but I am 81 years old this year and now it is difficult. Now I can only carry one fish because they weight between eight and ten pounds. We need some young volunteers,” he agreed. The capture of the returning salmon and the stripping of eggs is just the first phase of all hatchery operations. After the eggs are stripped from the salmon they are fertilized and transferred to incubation trays where they are left for some months. They are moved to larger trays as they develop from the egg stage through to small finger size fish. During this time they must be monitored constantly because any change in temperature or oxygen can be fatal. Vanderbyl said their members are on call 24 hours a day to respond to any issues or emergencies that arise at the hatchery. Before salmon can be released into the wild each one must have their adipose fin removed and that is a big job. Vanderbyl said they clip the fins to PHOTO BY BRENDA GOUGH distinguish returning hatchery-raised Fattening up the fish at the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery in French Creek is fish from wild runs of salmon which helps DFO personnel get a better feel just one of the many jobs Herman Vanderbyl has been doing since he helped build the facility in 1982. The super volunteer is hoping more people will for the health of the wild fishery. SAMSUNG fishery more vibrant and healthy. He said it takes a lot of work to come on board to help keep the local sport CANON LASER raise fish and members must keep INKJET some impressive returns of Coho and detailed records ofPRINTER things like wa- months ago. PRINTER SCX-3405 salmon. Vanderbyl said this is not the end Chum ter temperature and the times filters MG2520 PRINT/COPY “I have seen four to six Coho at a of the work however as often the fish PRINT/COPY were changed. SCAN sized will need additional feeding until time going up the rapids, so we are In late spring the fingerling SCAN $ 119.9 9 getting good returns.” young salmon are ready to be re- they can survive alone. 9 $ 54.9some He said all the tasks they must perHe said their goal is to get 30,000 leased into the wild. hatched each year. This is when the volunteers get Coho form may appear overwhelming but 114 Hirst Ave. in downtown Parksville That figure is an objective from with a lot of hands it makes the job their reward as they watch the young fish swim out of the buckets into their DFO because more than that could easier. new home at the head of French overcrowd the creek. Vanderbyl said Anyone interested in volunteering Creek, the same stream from which their work is paying off because over at the hatchery can call Vanderbyl at their parents were captured many the last two years the creek has seen 250-248-3908.

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achievable island paved trail that will actually improve the economy, communities and people of Vancouver Island” according to the webpage. Reva Djos, of Qualicum Beach, signed the petition commenting: “I think restoring the railroad would be a waste of tax payer money and who can even afford to take it? A free walking and bike trail makes more sense.”

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QUALICUM BEACH TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

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Supreme Court decision tips scales toward municipal autonomy LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

The town’s lawyer will be asked whether making a change to the Growth Containment Boundary is even necessary following a recent ruling by the B.C. Supreme Court involving the Township of Langley. “The decision in Langley does have implications for how the town makes land-use decisions,” said director of planning Luke Sales. “The law evolves through decisions made at the Supreme Court level and until that is overturned, if it ever is, that is the way it is and the scales have been strongly tipped in favour of municipal autonomy.” Coun. Mary Brouilette asked Sales whether it would be appropriate to ask the town’s solicitor if legally the town is still required to get approval from the Regional District of Nanaimo to approve land-use decisions in the future. “My question is, if legally it’s not required to go to the RDN or to another level of government then what are we doing this for?” Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer said the reason the town is going through with the process is because previous councils had voluntarily entered into an agreement with their partners and neighbours. “If we’re going to ask to change that agreement,” said Luchtmeijer. “ . . . It’s simple as that.” Brouilette moved that council instruct staff to obtain a legal opinion from the town’s solicitor on the effect of the recent Supreme Court decision and how it affects the town’s process. The town will continue its process and passed second

reading of the Growth Containment Boundary OCP Review bylaw on Monday. The public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 22 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Briefly in other news from council’s meeting on Monday night: • Only two residents registered their opposition to the construction of the new fire hall during the time period set aside in the alternative approvals process. The town had chosen the alternate process after it was faced with a legal challenge surrounding the exchange of parkland on the property in order to build the fire hall in a desired location. In the alternative approvals process, the public had 30 days to object to the plan by filling out an application at town hall. More than 10 per cent opposition (about 600 residents) would have meant a possible referendum. Council passed the parkland exchange bylaw unanimously and the town will proceed with building plans. • The College Heights development no longer needs to meet the LEED silver equivalency requirement, but instead must adhere to a Built Green standard following a vote by council Monday night. The bylaw got third reading and adoption with only Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer opposed. A motion to issue a development permit was also passed, which will authorize a change to the heritage building which will see changes to the north facade and the two dormers on the south side increased in height. While the other phases are being built, the developer has proposed to wrap the west facade of a concrete parking garage with a print screening featuring a natural scene, and is working with the town’s cultural consultant on the project.

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There are many Island communities that are dropping buoys into the water for boats to use and Qualicum Beach should be able to do the same, according to Coun. Dave Willie. Council directed staff in March to examine the possibility of placing buoys offshore of the town’s waterfront to encourage marine tourism. Staff and the town’s cultural consultant contacted various organizations and prepared a memo for council to review at the last council meeting Monday. “(The report) has found absolutely every reason in the world why we can’t do something and I think for a report to be balanced, coming from the cultural side of it and the tourism possibilities et cetera, there should be another side on, would it increase tourism?” said Coun. Mary Brouilette. Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer agreed saying the report stressed what the town can’t do rather than how to do make this happen. Willie said the marine industry has indicated that Qualicum Beach is the perfect spot for people to park their boats and come into town, and “it’s the simplest thing to do.” Sales introduced the memo saying there are a number of complicating factors making it challenging for the town to pursue mooring buoys offshore, including jurisdictional and legal issues, but there may be a role for the town in supporting private operators. Council directed staff to revisit the report and investigate more options.

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This annual event turns the water turquoise blue and becomes a feeding frenzy for thousands of marine birds and mammals. According to the release, the coastline received a significant deposit of herring spawn in the third week of March and some of the spawn will wash up on the beach and naturally decompose in the following weeks. As the eggs begin to rot, they produce hydrogen sulfide, which gives off a foul odour. Depending on the direction of the winds, that odour can be detected for kilometres. The release said the strength of the odour depends on how many eggs wash up on the beach, which is determined by the timing of high tides and storm events. While spawning peaks in March, the odours can linger until June depending on the number of eggs that wash up. — NEWS Staff

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on’t blame the Filipinos. The recent stories about McDonald’s and temporary foreign workers has shed light on how some store owners may or may not be following the rules of a certain federal government program. It may have shined a spotlight on a certain segment of the population here in Parksville Qualicum Beach, specifically those from the Philippines. They do not seek the limelight and they have done nothing wrong. In fact, they can be held up as a model of hard-working, loyal employees. Who would blame a store owner for favouring workers who show up on time, follow instructions, show initiative, don’t whine, take all the hours offered and have family values we would all do well to emulate? In fact, the local woman who has become the face of this foreign workers story in Parksville, Christina Morrow, has nothing but good things to say about the work ethic and reliability of her former Filipino co-workers. The problems that have come to light recently revolve around whether local stores have used the government program to hire foreign workers when they may or may not have had qualified locals to do the job. But, again, that has absolutely nothing to do with the foreign workers themselves. We raise this after receiving some misguided comments from readers who for one reason or another want to point fingers at foreign workers as the root of problems. That is simply the wrong take on this situation. The Filipino community has strong roots here. Often, one spouse will come to our area and work for years — somehow regularly sending money back to the Philippines from a small hourly wage. Eventually, the family is reunited here and often that couple will become permanent residents and sometimes they start a business as they raise a family, buy a house and put children through our school system. Isn’t that exactly what we’re been talking about here for years, attracting young families to secure the future of our region? These people from the Philippines enhance the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. Their chosen route is something to be admired, not admonished. — Editortial by John Harding

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Letters ROAMS IS GREAT

I was so happy to read about the ROAMS program (The NEWS, March 10, Spotlight page A5). My son is in the program and I am absolutely amazed with what Jake Friesen and Darin Carmichael are doing for these young adults. The time spent prepping, organizing, doing paperwork and then transporting the students to the activity goes above and beyond any school program that my son has participated in. I cannot say enough good things about these two teachers. The skills that the students are acquiring will set them up for amazing careers immediately upon graduation. My son came home recently after a day of rafting on Stamp River in Port Alberni to tell me about the raft guide and how much he has travelled for his job and the adventures that he has been on. Each opportunity that is offered to my son sparks another interest for him. On another recent day, they were out on Melrose Road cut block in Qualicum doing tree planting for Island Timberlands, which in turn is making a donation to the program. Each day is a new adventure in the great outdoors. Thank you Darin and Jake. THERESSA OSBORNE Bowser

CITIES: FINANCE YOUR OWN SERVICES Thirty years ago, Parksville and Qualicum Beach needed additional funding to help them establish services such as a swimming pool. But now, these communities are three or more times larger and residents within

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these municipalities utilize 75 to 90 per cent of available time of the service. Recent surveys demonstrated that some rural areas account for only one-two per cent of the total number of users of these Regional District of Nanaimo services. A swimming pool can only service so many users and likewise an ice rink. Isn’t it time for these services to be maintained by the community that receives the benefits? Both services have recently had costly updates and modernization so now is a good time to transfer those services to the municipalities particularly now when they seem to have monies for yet another new service, namely a rubber track. The RDN recreation services have resulted in “big box” toys in municipalities. The rubber track appears to be another toy. Meanwhile, rural residents are seeing 45 per cent of their rural tax base siphoned off to support these municipal toys at the expense of their own rural community services stagnated by lack of funding. So which residents will be utilizing a rubber track? How far are residents willing to travel to use this service? Who will pick up the tab in five to 10 years to sustain this service? All RDN services are apparently forever. Add to that the already weighty RDN recreational department supporting salaries of $100,000 and more. Rural taxes are needed to build rural communities. It’s time for municipalities to grow up and finance their own pet projects. DIANNE EDDY Bowser

RALLY FOR FERRIES

Beach last Saturday. I was very pleased at the solidarity shown by local government representatives around the issue. I wish them well on their further investigation of this issue. The overwhelming message from our local politicians was the ferry service is part of the B.C. highway system. Just as the highway ministry clears snow slides on our mountain passes, provides free ferry service to cross Kootenay Lake and all other water crossings in the Interior, not to mention the Lower Mainland transit authority, the ministry should operate BC Ferries. (It’s interesting to note that the ministry maps all show Island ferry links displaying the symbol and number for the highways they connect.) Even more telling was the criticism of the corporation’s business plan. Anybody who has worked in a business that serves the public knows that the Corporation’s model doesn’t work. Suppose a retail business was losing money: would the owner be so silly as to shorten his hours and raise his prices? I think not, but the over-bloated (one manager for every six workers) management of the ferry corporation is doing just that. But guess who pays for that decision: citizens who need to travel for work, play or health; businesses who depend on tourism; anyone who needs to travel: that’s all of us folks and we make up a large percentage of the province’s population. Since the B.C. Liberals are so all-fired keen on contracting services out, maybe we should contract Washington State Ferries to supply us. They seem to do a much better job of it.

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Rules to write by I would say yes. DEBBIE VANCE Parksville

Yes, that is an awesome idea. RHONDA LASSMAN

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Yes, it should be revived a bit more and an extension of the boardwalk would be nice. HERB SWAN Parksville

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WE NEED OUR SCHOOL

I would like to address some problems facing our community and our inability to think outside the box. It seems most of us don’t think beyond a day or a week or beyond the walls of our house or our garden gate. We are unable to recognize that once something is taken away it never returns — take away the train tracks and the train will never run again; take away the school and this place of learning will never return; and take away the young and the old will die and our community will die with them. I am a grandmother and a member of a walking club, the seniors’ centre, the elementary school community and of this community. I have travelled, talked with people and learned. Almost every other country in the world is investing in rapid transit; transportation that carries hundreds of people rather than one or two and saves hydro electricity and air quality. Setting up a system that gives us a quick way to get from place to place makes sense to me. Why not take our focus off roads and put it on train tracks? Roads are already flat surfaces, use them for walking and biking. Our community school will grow and thrive with a community school at its centre. It makes sense to use our school as a social gathering place for learning and creating a place that encourages an exchange of ideas and learning for all ages. With open minds, we can learn from other communities and share our ideas with them. Thinking outside the box will open doors for this community. To shut doors that never open again is not the answer. We all need to jump on board the school train and insist on a community school. Our children need it, our working parents need it, our elderly need it, our businesses need it and our town needs it-lets do this and who knows what will follow?

Keep in mind that the ministry can always explore district amalgamations as a possible solution to many of our problems, as they have done this in the past in other districts. Be warned, consolidation with neighbouring districts by the ministry could result in the reduction or redeployment of not only teachers but also district administration staff. This includes clerical (finance, payroll and purchasing), caretaking, grounds and maintenance crews, and all related support staff (including teacher aides and special needs support). To our trustees, get busy. Your fundamental task is to find ways to ensure that quality programs are available to all our students from K to 12 at the local school level. To the town council of Qualicum Beach, I realize that you may think you are being helpful in this matter but clearly this is not your area of governance. The more you become involved, the more difficult it is for the elected school board to make decisions and implement them by April 29. Further, I can’t help wondering about council’s plans for the large vacant space in town which also borders Qualicum Beach Elementary. Perhaps, a fear of potential development is the real core issue and not the closing of QBES at all. To the affected parents, if the decision is made to close schools, both towns will have to face redevelopment issues of past school lands. There is no doubt that some affected families will experience hardships. However the current situation is not economically feasible. A decision must be made, either by our local board or by Victoria. The existing schools and staffs are more than able to readjust to whatever grade configurations are necessary. Think ahead. The schools your children may be going to are newer, well designed, and modern in every respect. The teachers are the same. They will learn with your help to know your children. It is only a new school and a new opportunity.

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At present our school board and now Qualicum’s town council seem to be in a deep political quagmire concerning the potential school closures for the fall of 2014. Please, speaking to you as a retired school administrator from Coquitlam, this dithering must stop as time frames are tight and ministry requirements after April 29 are not to be ignored. Superintendent Rollie Koop has chaired several meetings to date, as required by the Act, and consistently reminded all the folks that District 69 does not have the required number of students to keep our schools open at present levels. Therefore, there will be a financial shortfall. This is not allowed by the Act, and we as a result risk the possibility of the appointment of an outside trustee by the ministry.

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Feel the rush of riding on two wheels If you have ever looked longingly After getting your “L” permit upon a motorcycle as it whizzed by, you might have been bitten There are two steps in acquiring by the bike bug and didn’t even your full motorcycle license. First, know it. you’ll have to pass the MotorIf you have always dreamed of cycle Skills Test portion of the getting on two wheels but didn’t process. Then you’ll have your full know how to go about it, you road test. I absolutely, have been bitten by the bike bug. Riding training If you are contemplating a perfect 100 percent without I absolutely, 100 per cent without time to do it, the answer is now! a doubt recommend a doubt recommend going to a With spring-like weather manigoing to a good professional school to learn how festing itself and more and more professional school to to ride. I’m not saying your bff motorcycles appearing on the who has selflessly volunteered to roads, it’s time to stop dreaming learn how to ride. teach you everything you need to and start doing. Alexandra Straub know about riding isn’t qualified But where do you start? How do or unfit for the task, but they you go about it and what steps do might not be a “teacher.” Sure you need to go through? they have the skills, but can they communicate Over the next few weeks, we will feature a effectively the points that you need to be safe? four-part series on motorcycling. It will cover If yes, then go for it. everything from schools, to gear to buying a But professional schools have professional teachbike and more. As I said, there’s no better time ers. They also know the ICBC system and will than now to embrace your inner motorcyclist teach you above and beyond what you’ll need to and have the time of your life. execute in order to start riding on your own. And Take the test more importantly, to be safe! In order to get your learner’s license in BC, you They will also help build your confidence and try will need to take the ICBC Motorcycle Knowlto help you eradicate bad habits that you may or edge Test. To attain the handbook that you’ll may not know you are forming. need to familiarize yourself with, you can either Granted, most courses aren’t cheap. But they’re download it from the ICBC website, or visit a worth it and so is your safety. Check out regional branch in person to pick up a hard copy. schools or save up to come to the Lower MainAfter you have studied it from cover-to-cover, land. I wouldn’t have done my license any other you’ll need to take and pass the test at an ICBC way. branch, which will then give you your L. Some schools to check out are: Pacific Riding Visit www.icbc.com and type in “motorcycle” School, V-Twin Motorcycle School, the Justice into the search bar. That is the easiest way to Institute of BC, High Gear Motorcycle Training get you to the pages you’ll need to work with. (private lessons) and more.

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on highway runs that the fuel economy improved radically and quickly. The towing capacity of the EcoDiesel is the same as the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 at 7200 lbs, but this truck gets substantially better fuel economy. For those that drive a lot without a trailer, the improvement in fuel economy is something to factor in. If you don’t drive a lot each year, the diesel option might not be worth the added cost. Verdict Chrysler considers the Jeep Grand Chero-

kee a premium offering but I would not put this on a par with the Mercedes ML, BMW X5, Audi Q5 or a very nicely equipped VW Touareg. It is a very nice truck with as much diesel power and efficiency as the competition but the German brands have been at the whole diesel thing a lot longer and are a known entity in the market. The Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel would be a very easy choice if it were about $50,000, not $58,000. If you drive a lot or tow, the diesel might be worth it, but as it stands now the already capable and luxurious gasoline versions are less expensive and come with all the regular Grand Cherokee goodness.

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tain side-impact airbags. The vehicle The Nissan Rogue compact crossis also equipped with 4-wheel ABS over has been substantially updated and traction control systems, rollover since its appearance in 2008. sensor, anti theft with immobilizer The current design is very similar to key systems. Vehicle speed sensitive the Murano but on a smaller scale. electric power steering adjusts autoIt has a sleek profile and features a matically to become easier at lower rolled back front grille, large mouldspeed and firms up at higher speed. ed LED headlights and the roof rails combined with the rear spoiler give it This vehicle gets you around town Don’t pack five a very sporty look. but the four-cylinder engine just doesn’t have enough power on the There are three trim levels, S, SV, and full-size adults in SL. The base S comes standard with 17- there and try to tackle highway. I found myself constantly pushing the gas pedal to the floor inch steel wheels, EZ Flex seating sys- the steep terrain just to keep up with traffic. Perhaps tem, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, it is the CVT transmission but I would air-conditioning, full power accessories, of the Coquihalla like to see a V6 option for this vehicle. keyless entry and a four-speaker audio Highway.” system with a CD player and a USB Interestingly, the windshield wipers Ian Harwood connection for a cell phone. are noteworthy but not for a good reason. It was raining one day during The SV model adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, power panoramic moonroof, heated my test drive and as I stopped at a light I felt the front seats and a six-way power adjustable driver’s car sway back and forth with the wipers, I quickly dismissed it for a big truck driving by but it was at seat with power lumbar support. The SL trim level starts with the SV model’s stan- every stop. I turned them on fully and the car rocked dard equipment and adds 18-inch aluminum-alloy back and forth with every swipe. I have heard about wheels, dual zone automatic temperature control, soft suspension but really? If it is a small crossover vehicle you are looking for auto dimming inside rearview mirror. The SL’s leather package includes heated front seats, a leather and like the feeling of sitting up higher than a car, try wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, heated this one. Just don’t pack five full-size adults in there side mirrors, a six-way power driver seat, plus a one and try to tackle the steep terrain of the Coquihalla highway. touch up/down driver window. The SL premium package includes a seven-inch color touch screen monitor for navigation, eight-speaker Bose audio systems with a six-CD/MP3 changer, Sirius satellite radio ready, steering wheel mounted audio controls and ND Richbass sub-woofer. This package also give you a Power liftgate and an around view monitor. There are dual stage front driver and passenger airbags with seat belt sensors, roof mounted cur-

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Confessions of a Curber I guess you could say I was addicted. Only my drug of choice wasn’t coke or meth. No - it was the thrill of getting away with it all. And the easy cash, of course. Throwing the camper into that last deal was a great marketing idea. And, like last time, I decided to branch out again. There’s so much more than just cars! This time I decided to go with a motorcycle. I purchased it off the internet – I guess you could call it a curber-to-curber transaction. Oh, of course I knew every trick in the book by now. The seller gave me my old story and said that he was the real owner. Did I care? Not a chance. It was a nice Harley. And, it was a steal. I knew I could flip it for more. Why? Because I was a better marketer. But I needed to do it fast. And, I had to make sure I had a buyer that was naive enough not to do a lien check through carproof.com, or the province (bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca). As usual, I put up a generic, one-line Craigslist ad. With a price like mine, I had a buyer within an hour. I made sure the Harley looked its best. I polished it until it sparkled and filled it with gas. Hey, what’s a few bucks? Then I ran into a small problem. I found out that my seller was the real owner. Wow. But he sold me a vehicle that was about to be repossessed.

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Cleverly crafted automobile with a unique body design infused with Mazda’s ‘fun to drive’ engineering philosophy.

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Mazda’s first foray into the Canadian sub-compact market segment was the 2011 Mazda2, an inexpensive little car that exceeds the quality expectations of most buyers. It was launched in Europe, Japan and Australia in 2007 and won 48 automotive awards, including “2008 World Car of the Year”, prior to its arrival in Canada. Mazda2 comes in just one body style, a four-door hatchback. Considering it’s diminutive proportions, that’s a lot of doors and “easy access” is big part of this small cars’ charm. The trim lines offered were GX, GS, and a top-priced Yozora edition, which was not sold in the US and limited to 500 units in Canada.

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The GS trim upgrade includes air conditioning, automatic headlamps, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, trip computer, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, cloth door trim, sport-style cloth seats with red piping, body-colour door handles and mirrors, chrome tailpipe finisher, side sill extensions, body-colour rear spoiler, exterior temperature gauge, fog lights, silver finish interior accents, and six speakers. The Yozora, which means “night sky” in Japanese, is actually a GX trim with air conditioning and a convenience package. Unique theme additions include its black exterior finish with decals, a spoiler, a chrome tailpipe, floor mats and 16-inch alloy wheels with

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Sub-compact with big sedan pretensions manual can get 6.8 L/100 km in the city and 5.6 L/100 km on the highway. The automatic is rated at 7.5 L/100 km in the city and 6.0 L/100 km on the highway. The Mazda2 was unchanged for 2012, except for a minor improvement in fuel efficiency with the four-speed automatic transmission and the deletion of the Yozora edition. The 2013 edition came with a new USB audio input as standard equipment, but otherwise there were no significant changes. Not just another fuel-efficient little commuter car, Mazda2 is a cleverly crafted automobile with a unique body design infused with Mazda’s “fun to drive” engineering philosophy.

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Representatives from Island Timberlands, Pro For Forestry Consulting and Wagner Reforestation guided District 69 ROAMS students on a recent day of tree planting as part of an outdoor program encouraging students to explore future employment options.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 69

Nearly 3,000 trees planted Students try tree planting as part of ROAMS program AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Some local high school students recently spent a day tree planting between rafting and steelhead fishing trips. The students are part of School District 69’s ROAMS (River, Ocean and Mountain School) program that specializes in work experience and outdoor experiential education, explained teacher Darin Carmichael. “It’s important for students

to get a taste of what’s out there in terms of employment and to build relationships with potential employers,” Carmichael said. The 19 students planted close to 3,000 seedlings under the watchful eye of experts from Island Timberlands, who Carmichael said made the day possible, along with Pro For Forestry Consulting and Wagner Reforestation who also spent the time to provide insight into their own career paths and post secondary training. “Based on the networking and mentoring that these students receive, they will be

hirable in any number of outdoor career related fields,” Carmichael said. Additionally, the students also recently took part in an intensive two week Occupational First Aid 3 course that provided high level emergency response training, which he said blows employers away. Students in the unique ROAMS program are now headed into work experience and training with the Ministry of Forests Wildfire Management Branch, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue and more experiential field trips to local rivers and the west coast of the Island.

Inspiring story about youth In the spirit of Earth Day and National Youth Week (May 1-7), I would like to share an inspiring story of local youth who have quietly been saving the planet. The story begins three years ago when I met this group of students while I was volunteering in Ms. Rockhill’s Grade 3 class at Arrowview Elementary School. They were learning about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — a mass of floating trash roughly twice the size of Texas collecting in the Pacific Ocean. The topic generated tremendous class discussion and a group of seven girls became eager to improve the school recycling program. For the next three years, the girls spent their Friday lunch breaks collecting, rinsing, organizing and bagging all materials that the school could not recycle, including beverage containers, pizza boxes and more. Since local schools are restricted in what materials they can recycle, these items were taken to the local bottle depot. This process was not

always clean and tidy, but armed with rubber gloves and spirited attitudes the girls worked together to complete the task. To fully comprehend and appreciate the impact of these girls’ effort, consider that they gathered approximately 155 large garbage bags of recyclables that would have gone into the landfill. This was enough waste to completely fill their classroom and more. This amazing group of students are now in Grade 5 and their program has grown to include many younger students who they mentor. This is meant as a special and heartfelt thank you to Holly, Maggie, Ainsley, Jenna, Emma, Lyric, Desiree and every other student who volunteers to make their world a better place. Always remember that your efforts make a difference, your passion is contagious, and your leadership is inspiring. — Submitted By Brandon Rockhill Qualicum Beach

Legendary investor Benjamin Graham believed that a portfolio of 15 to 30 stocks provides adequate diversification in an investment portfolio. A classic 1968 paper entitled Diversification and the Reduction of Dispersion, by professors John Evans and Stephen Archer at the University of Washington, argued that a portfolio of 15 randomly chosen stocks would have similar risk, as measured by standard deviation, to the market as a whole. More recent studies tell a different story however - suggesting the ideal number could be higher. Personally I think it depends on your investment strategy. If you are a speculator (i.e. looking for the next Google, or investing in junior mining stocks on the Venture exchange) then the number should be higher, since you will invariably pick some losers along the way. But if you are an Investor, which to me means someone who prefers shares of established, profitable companies who treat their shareholders well, then like me you might be more apt to agree with the likes of Benjamin Graham. Keep the numbers down and focus on quality and manageability. If you’re with me so far, then read on. When I am faced with the task of investing the stock portion of a client’s portfolio, the way I see it I have 2 options: 1. Buy 15 to 30 individual stocks. Look for companies that are profitable and are expected to continue to be profitable. Make sure that these stocks are monitored (in my case it would be by our Investment Review Committee), with a process in place to replace stocks that fall out of favour. Hold on to good stocks – particularly ones with increasing dividends, but understand that some will disappoint and at times better opportunities will present themselves. Be ready to make changes when advantageous. By sticking to a shorter, focused list of companies this process can be managed more effectively and quality can be maintained. Or: 2. Use the shotgun approach. Invest in 60 to 100 stocks knowing full well that there will be winners and losers, but that in the long-run the good will outweigh the bad, and the return will be similar to that of the market. In other words: just buy the market. You might think it is a choice between active and passive management, of which much has been written of late. But be careful not to over-simplify. Based on recent studies, there is a trend toward passive management, typically through the use of ETFs. But here’s the problem: typically these studies have compared the performance of ETFs to that of mutual funds, with ETFs being considered passive, and mutual funds being a proxy for ‘active’. The argument is that most mutual funds underperform the market anyway, and are subject to higher fees. So why not save some money on fees and just buy the ETF? The problem is: the studies only illustrate what should be common sense. As mutual funds grow in size they behave more and more like passive investments. Comparing large mutual funds to ETFs is more like comparing apples to apples. Consider for example Canada’s largest mutual fund: the RBC Canadian Dividend Fund, with $17.7 billion in assets according to Morningstar.ca. For a fund of this size to hold 20 stocks would imply an average position of 5% in each. Do the math: this would equate to $885 million per stock. The problem is: this isn’t feasible. There just aren’t enough stocks on the Canadian Stock Exchange with enough liquidity to accommodate this type of volume. The manager has little choice but to invest smaller amounts in a much higher number of stocks. For Canada’s largest fund, that number is 80. You are really just buying the market. Or you could consider true active management, as explained in option 1. Jim Grant CFP, CIM (Chartered Investment Manager) is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. His views do not necessarily reflect those of RJL. This article is for information only. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds and other securities are not insured nor guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Raymond James Ltd., member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

For more information feel free to call Jim at 250-752-8184, email jim.grant@raymondjames.ca or visit www. jimgrant.ca

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Skills impress Competition brings academic learning into a practical realm AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Some local high school students are back from an impressive performance at the Skills Canada provincial competition last week in Abbotsford. After a near sweep of the Vancouver Island competition last month, eight students from Ballenas and Kwalikum secondary schools moved on to the provincials to test their skills in a wide variety of trade and technical fields. “The competition is meant to integrate academic learning and practical applications,” said Ballenas career coordinator Luc Oulette, who pointed out that the students building robots, for example, were excited to work with math in a real world application. Four of the local students, all in Grade 10, competed in robotics in two pairs, building functional robots that played crokinole against each other. Austin Smith and Aomi Jokgi said they had technical difficulties and didn’t complete,

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Local high school students are back from a hugely successful trip to the Skills Canada provincials in Abbotsford. From left Austin Smith and Aomi Jokgi (robotics), Ryan O’Hara (web design), Sage Monteith (cabinetry) and Seth Fleming-Alho and Zach Hope (robotics).

but Oulette said they did great and had a good learning experience. Seth Fleming-Alho and Zach Hope placed an impressive fourth, up against older and much more experienced competition. Oulette said the large Grade 10 contingent was very unusual for the tough competition which includes college students. He pointed out it was a provincial competition with all the pressure and prestige of any province-wide arts or sports

event, though he feels they don’t always get the same recognition. Sage Monteith, the final Grade 10 student, built a cabinet to win silver in that competition. “That’s huge for a Grade 10, he could be headed for gold next year.” Grade 11 students Ryan O’Hara won silver, in web design and Jasper Edge, the only KSS student, won bronze in construction. Grade 12 student Talia Austin took the overall title in her culinary arts competi-

tion, winning gold and therefore a spot at the nationals this summer in Toronto. “She had to create a whole meal and presentation that was as good as anything you’d get in a five-star restaurant,” Oulette said, pointing out that now they have to start fundraising to get her to Ontario in June. “This all starts from strong shop programs,” he said. “People see them as expensive but there is a huge need.”

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

EDIE McPhedran

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To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

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Featured Events for the Week

THURSDAY SPINNERS

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE

APRIL 18-21

10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs Info: 250-248-4383, agkermack@shaw.ca

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PALLIATIVE CAREGIVERS 2pm, group (2003) meeting, 512 Hawthorne Dr., Qualicum Woods, off Village Way. Come share your journey. Carol Dowe: 250752-2104, caroldowe@ gmail.com

BETTER BODY SILVER FOXES 10:30-11:30am, 17th & 22nd, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Drop in $8.50. 250-240-4840

HIGH TEA BY THE SEA Tues/April 8-May 27, Deep Bay Marine Stn. All$20 each. 250-740-6609.

7:30-10pm, Rotary House, QB. Adults/$2.50 ebfoden@ gmail.com, 250-586-3743.

MUSIC AT DEEZ

7pm, Deez, 3353 West Is. Hwy. SONS OF GUNS. 250752-8055.

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April 12-27, 122 Fern Road West, QB. 250-752-6133. www.theoldschoolhouse.org

FRI. APR. 18 OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., PV. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766

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1-4pm/18th & 19th, Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, 149 E. Stanford. Carol Bucyk: chilihead9@msn. com, parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

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7:30-9-pm, 675 Fir St. QB. 19+/$10 adv./$12 door. Teresah, 250-634-8258, teresahlynn24@gmail.com, http://www.thesoulsjourney. ca/?page_id=5542

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SUPER HERO FAMILY FUN SWIM

Calling all super heroes! Wear a cape and a mask to Ravensong Aquatic Centre and join us for an action packed super hero training session. 10am-12pm.

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

SAT. APR. 19 LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. LAZY MIKE & THE ROCKIN’ RECLINERS! Shady Rest, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

SUN. APR. 20

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE 8:30-11:30am, 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. $6/ 2 annual & invited guests. Info: Gunter/250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

MUSIC ON SUNDAY

7-10pm, PV Legion, 146 West Hirst St. Adults/FREE. Info: Bill Wilson 250-7528542, laveer@shaw.ca

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10-11:30am, meet/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Call Ray Deller, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca 1:30-3:30pm, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave. E. All invited. 250-248-3841

TENNIS 1-4pm, Springwood Park, every day. Cynthia Sage 250-248-5702. www. arrowsmithtennis.ca

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8:45am-11:30am, April 21st & 23rd, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2. 250-2480676, cwoods3@shaw.ca

5:30-6:30pm, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 19+/$10. 250-713-3817, brittany@ greenhouse-marketing.ca

GROWING & SAVING YOUR OWN SEEDS 2-3:30pm, PV Library, with Ellen Rainwalker. 250-2483841 or Parksville@virl.bc.ca.

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10am-3pm, McMillan Arts Ctre. Openings for artists wishing to share studio time. 4 sessions/$20. Info: 250-248-8185, Mary Unger meu01@shaw.ca

7-9-pm, QB Civic Ctre, 747 Jones St. Adults/$10, under 12 & Seniors/$6. Supporting Dry Grad. Susanna Newton, 250-752-9184, newtonsqb@shaw.ca 7pm, PCC, by donation. ‘What do you still need from your parents?’ Shift in Action 954 1002

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3-5pm, Pacific Brimm, PV. Bring pencil, paper. Info: Anita Roy, 250-468-5400

12-4pm, Family Easter lunch, 303 Salish Way, Qualicum Bay. Donna Hodgson: 250-757-8092, Hodgsond. qualicum@shaw.ca

7-10pm, The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.

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2:30-4:30pm, The Old School House, QB. Info: 250752-6133, qbtosh@shaw. ca, www.theoldschoolhouse. org/MOSWint2014.html

8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. The best in local foods & crafts. 250-951-6516.

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FRI. APR. 18

WED. APR. 23 6:30-10pm, Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. $33/ticket, available from The British Bobby Restaurant, PV or jst.john@ shaw.ca, 250-954-3232. Costumes mandatory.

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25,000 years ago, during the Pleistocene epoch, a massive glacier—one of the outlet glaciers of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet—advanced down the Strait of Georgia and graced the shores of eastern Vancouver Island with a soft, rich sweep of sand. The embayments stretching from Deep Bay to Parksville acted as nature's sand traps, capturing the glacial outwash (The Quadra Sands), forming some of the widest beaches in Canada— a textbook breeding ground for our regions' tasty shellfish. Vancouver Island's shoreline isn't full of delectable shellfish by chance. The rich supply of seafood is the result of a fascinating geological occurrence, directly relating to the formation of Quadra Sands. Dr. John Clauge, one of Canada's leading authorities in Quaternary and Environmental Earth Sciences and a faculty member of Simon Fraser University, explains that “During the last Ice Age, a huge ice sheet advanced southeastward down the Strait of Georgia and, after it had melted, the resulting body of sand was eroded by the sea.” Clauge explains that the Quadra Sands gradually spread northwest, carried along the coast by the currents and waves. When the glacial material collided with the embayments along the coast, these acted as a group of vast, effective sand traps. As a result, the coastlines from Deep Bay to Parksville are home to some of the world's softest, richest and most luxurious sands—the perfect breeding ground for oysters and clams and the ultimate menu for a wild, or-

ganic forage at low-tide. On May 31, June 28 and November 22, the Earth and Moon align to give some of the year's lowest tides, uncovering a variety of edible treasures. Brian Kingzett, Manager of the Vancouver Island University Deep Bay Marine Field Station, will lead small groups on a foraging excursion, sampling salty-sweet ocean delicacies, Pacific Oysters and Manila Clams, direct from their shells on the shellfish research farm of the University. “The gathering of wild foods from the sea is another of life's simple yet great pleasures, bringing you closer to nature's bounty and beauty,” explains Kingzett, when referring to the extreme low-tide, beach forages he plans. “Wild foods are natural edibles that are grown without pesticides or human manipulation. They are considered a gastronomical delight.” Foragers will learn about First Nations' use of shellfish, Vancouver Island's marine ecology, species identification and what island wines complement the organic ocean treats. Kingzett will discuss where and how to forage for shellfish locally and how to make sure that your shellfish is safe to eat. Afterwards, participants will get a short cooking demonstration and a shellfish-themed meal paired with Vancouver Island wines all prepared by the field station's chef's in residence. The five hour shoreline excursion costs $95 per person and includes the beach forage and three course meal with Vancouver Island wines. For more info visit www.viu.ca/deepbay.

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CROSSWORDPUZZLE #145100

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4. Administrate 5. Common garden pod plant 6. Machine-guns from the air 7. L____ : shining 8. Scribbles 9. An inclined trough 13. More (Spanish) 14. Durham, NH school 17. Hill (Celtic) 18. Time units (abbr.) 20. Legal clerk Brockovitch 22. Norse goddess of old age 27. Form a sum 28. No (Scottish) 29. Japanese sash 31. 007’s creator 32. Consume food 33. The woman 37. Group annuity + lottery combination 38. Set fire to 39. Ancient Olympic Site 40. Split from 41. Awe-inspiring 42. Tidy 43. Drive mad 44. Middle Eastern riding horse 47. Spinal Muscular Atrophy 48. Technical author Clancy 49. Garden framework 51. Being near 52. Of she 53. Summer sun up in NY 58. Highest card

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“Lazy Mike & The Rockin’ Recliners” Harp-Driven, High Energy Blues Band

Sat., April 19th • 7-11pm in the pub

HOROSCOPES

The week of Apr. 17 - Apr. 24, 2014 ARIES

LIBRA

Be generous with your time and money, if you can afford it.

There is no reason to lie, what could be so bad about the truth?

TAURUS

SCORPIO

Why are you trying to swim against the tide when you know it’s a battle you are destined to lose?

You are the centre of attention, milk the applause for all it’s worth.

GEMINI

You may be on top of your game at the moment. If anything you need a rest, not more work.

Someone you have always thought of as a rival will surprise you by being friendly, open and honest

CAPRICORN

CANCER

HOW TO PLAY:

PUZZLE NO. 143260

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Easter Brunch Buffet Extravaganza Sunday, April 20th, 2014

Join us in cedars restaurant & lounge for a sumptuous feast for the eyes & palate!

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AQUARIUS

LEO The most important thing is that you work at something you love.

VIRGO The simple fact is some people like you for who you are, so enjoy the attention.

This is a time both for thinking and for coming to terms with your feelings.

PISCES It’s what you see and hear and feel along the way that makes the journey worth taking. ANSWER TO SUDOKU PUZZLE NO. 143260

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Still room to register in:

Carving station, omelette bar, seafood + dessert stations and much more! Reservations required

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The unexpected will happen today. Good. It’s not healthy to get too set in your ways.

If you want to make a success of something you must get assistance.

ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 145100

SAGITTARIUS

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MARGARET KATHLEEN CALLA (LJUNGGREN) June 30, 1931 â€“ March 22, 2014 Margaret passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, friends and her loving, devoted husband John Calla. She was born in Blumenhof Saskatchewan, one of eight children. She married John Calla in 1948 and they resided most of their life in North and West Vancouver until they retired to Qualicum Beach in the early 1980â€™s. She was known by all to be a soft spoken, quiet and loving person. She had an inner strength that was obvious to all who knew her. She was an industrious, hard working and kind soul. She worked as a bookkeeper for the family business most of her life. She was well known as a devoted wife, mother and Nana to 12 grandkids and 20 great-grand kids. With a love for babies and children and a lifetime dedicated to her family, Margaret often stated that raising her family was the best time of her life. She and her husband were known for their love of square dancing and ballroom dancing. They enjoyed RVing, traveling and playing card games and dominoes. She could always be found in her garden insisting on hand watering her vegetables and extensive flower gardens. She enjoyed her bird watching, reading and spending time with family. Her sewing machine was always producing amazing things. She is survived by husband of 65 years John Calla, and their children; Terry Calla (Mary), David Calla (Arda), Debbie Ralkie (Norm) and Penny Giesbrecht (Rick). Special thanks to Kelly and Tyler Jones, Jennifer Huebschwerlen, Norman Ralkie Jr., Andrea Kingsley, Shannon-Shylene Schlackl, Rebecka Morgan, Mary Calla, James Jones, Kyle Falconer, Roary McConkey, Bob & Sue Dean and Lyn Warrington who participated in caring for Margaret and or supported the family. Thanks to Dr Desai, the home and community nurses, Oceanside Hospice and Yates Funeral Services. Condolences can be left on â€Ś www.margaret-calla.last-memories.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Childrenâ€™s Hospital. A Celebration of Life to be announced.

COMING EVENTS ATTENTION CRAFTERS the 25th Annual Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair, Beban Park, Nanaimo, is on Nov 7, 8, & 9th, 2014. Register by May 30th to get a discount. Call 250-797-6544. www.nanaimo professionalcraftfair.com

RONALD S. YOUNG Survived by his beloved wife Diana; his children, Kate (Mick), Kevin (Janice), Kerri (Jay), Kirsten (Brian); grandchildren, Aaron, Jacob, Jamy, Tyson, Stephanie and Keeley; great grandchildren, Tianna, Isabelle, Annie, Keenan; and his canine companion, Zahra. Ronald departed this life peacefully on April 8th, at home, surrounded by family and friends amidst the beauty of Northwest Bay. He will be remembered by all those whose lives he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held May 3rd, 2014 at the Nanoose Library Hall from 1:00 pm â€“ 4:00 pm.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

In loving memory of

Robert William Anderson June 20, 1929 - April 13, 2010

You will always be in our hearts Remembered for all the great times together. All our love, Suzanne, Lorine & Jeff, Richard & Yujin Jennifer & Diamond RCN 947 - 1972 â€œGot a Beer for an old Sailorâ€? DEATHS

DEATHS

LECHNER, Edwin (Ed) Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014 Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sportsman, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.

BOATERS CARD!! Three evening classroom discussion and course on safe boating leading up to the exam to qualify for a PCOC, or Pleasure Craft Operators card. Tuesdays and Thursday May 6, 8 and 13. 6:30-9:30. $80/pp Course lead by ISPA qualified YachtMaster Instructor. Ages 15 an up. Class size limited PREREGISTRATION NECESSARY. 250-937-8046 CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17, 18 and 19 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving memory of

AGNES LOUISE WYANT

Jan. 18, 1914 - Apr. 22, 2013

Leonard George Walker December 9, 1921 â€“ April 13, 2014

Dad passed away quietly on Sunday, April 13, 2014, a beautiful, sunny afternoon, in Nanaimo, BC. Predeceased by his wife, Nanette in 2004, he is survived by his daughter, Lindsay (Norm); son, Brian; grandchildren, Janice (Trevor) and Kimberly (Darren); and his precious great grandchildren, Alexis and Olivia. Born in Kelowna, BC on December 9, 1921, he moved to Vancouver at the age of 18 where he met and married Nanette. He worked for Kelly Douglas in Burnaby for 35 years until his retirement. After retiring, Mom and Dad moved to Qualicum Beach to enjoy his two passions â€“ gardening and fishing. Thanks to Anne and Hank Thompson for the many coffee and dinner dates with Dad to make sure he was alright. Dad moved to Nanaimo Seniors Village in 2011 and lived there until his passing. The family extends many thanks to the wonderful Care Workers at Nanaimo Seniors Village, especially Rona. There will be no service at Dadâ€™s request. His ashes will be spread over Knox Mountain in Kelowna at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Dadâ€™s memory with a donation to a charity of your choice. Dad, you will be forever missed! To send a condolence to the family please visit

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YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

In my heart your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true; There is not a day dear, that I do not think of you.

Sadly missed by her son Ray Wyant (Joan) and daughter, Florence Stokes; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many, many friends. She will always be remembered and never forgotten.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

Merv Dickey Fought a good fight, but the cancer finally won and he died peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit at Abbotsford Hospital on Saturday, April 12th at the age of sixty-nine. We have so many people to thank: Avenue Farm Machinery who were such a generous employer; Dr Robert Winston - Oncologist; Barb and all the â€˜girlsâ€™ in the chemo room; The Emergency Dept. doctor and nurses and, for the final two weeks of his life, Dr. Steve Mitchinson and the most wonderful group of nurses imaginable. Each of you played a huge part in our lives over the four years of his illness and to each we say: Thank-you, we love you and are forever grateful. Beryl, Krista & Kevin, Robin & Elizabeth, Isaac, Micah and Anna

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLACES OF WORSHIP

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

DASHWOOD VOLUNTEER Fire Department.

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PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT MUSICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held Wed, May 14, 2014, 7:00pm Oceanside Community Arts Council Building.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

Tues. Apr 29 @ 7:30 pm at Dashwood Fire Dept

230 Hobbs Rd., Qualicum Beach

God still heals and is the kindest person you’ll ever meet! Join us on Sundays

5:00pm

At the Salvation Army Church

on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.

All welcome! More info at:

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ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE

www.bcclassiﬁed.com PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

AGENDA - Approval of 2013 audited statements - Approval of the 2014 operating budget Copies of the budget & audited statements are available at the Dashwood Hall (above address). LOOKING FOR Artisans to participate in the Parksville Beach Festival’s Art in the Park Show on Sunday July 27 (10am-5pm) in the Community Park. Items must be home made $30 registration fee. Register online at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca or call 250-951-2678 for info.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Spring Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TRAVEL CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada. Established 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. A+BBB Rating. RCMP Accredited. Employment & Travel Freedom. Free Consultation 1-8NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

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Knox United Church 345 Pym St. Parksville

EASTER WEEK SERVICES AT KNOX

Join us Good Friday April 18 at 10am & Easter Sunday, April 20 at 10am Knox United Church 345 Pym St. Parksville www.kucparksville.ca This year, Maundy Thursday, April 17 services will be held at St. Stephen’s in Qualicum Beach at 7pm

250-248-3927

ST. MARK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

www.stmarksqualicum.bc.ca 138 Hoylake Rd. W., Qualicum Beach (250) 752-5414

April 18,10:00am Good Friday service at St. Edmund’s, 407 Wembley, Road Parksville April 20, 8:30am & 10:00am Easter celebrations with Holy Communion.

Holy Week at

QUALICUM

BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

SALVATION ARMY MOUNT ARROWSMITH COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Good Friday Service April 18 - 10:30am

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

10:00 AM

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE

10:30 AM

Easter Sunday Service April 20 - 10:30am

187 Alberni Hwy Parksville

WOODS FOREMAN (Nootka Forest Operation)

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. Nootka Forest Operation is located in Gold River, B.C. and harvests approximately 550,000 m³ annually. Reporting to the General Foreman, the Woods Foreman will be responsible for leading company logging crews and ensuring that the highest standards of safety, production, and environmental protection are maintained. A detailed job posting and application requirements can be viewed at

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SCENT FREE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ASCENSION

St.Columba 921 Wembley Rd.

887 Wembley Rd, Parksville

Sun., Apr. 13 - 10:30am

Thu, Apr. 17 - 6:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY: Passion of our Lord, 3:00pm

Fri, Apr. 18 - 10:30am

HOLY SATURDAY: Easter Vigil, 8:00pm

PALM SUNDAY SERVICE MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

Sun., Apr. 20 - 10:30am WORSHIP FOR EASTER DAY

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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. Non-Union Positions

AREA ENGINEER FIELD FORESTER AREA PLANNER (Silviculture)

AUTOMOTIVE

HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITYStrathcona Toyota in Campbell River is looking for a Red Seal Technician. Qualities that we are looking for are: Energetic, outgoing, able to work at a fast but quality pace and able to adapt and change as needed. Toyota and Hybrid experience an asset. We are a growing dealership with expansion in the future. Looking for long-term career based employee. Please apply by email or within. service @strathconatoyota.com

HARBOUR AUTHORITY OF FRENCH CREEK, 1055 Lee Rd, Parksville BC V9P 2E1 Help Wanted 30 hours/week, shift to include Sunday. Requires experience and aptitude for a variety of duties: front counter customer service (cash register & computer), light janitorial (ie: public washrooms, office) light repair and maintenance for the facility upland and docks (ie: plumbing/waterline repairs, minor dock repairs, garbage pickup, pressure washing, weed whacking etc).Assets include: previous experience in a marine/boating environment, previous experience with Simply Accounting software, forklift operator certificate or previous experience. Apply by email to julie@frenchcreekharbour.ca or in person to the Harbour Authority of French Creek, between 8:00am and 5:30pm. Resumes accepted until 5:30pm April 26 2014. Thank you to all applicants, only those requested for interview will be contacted.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ARE YOU A Retired Business Man? If you are looking to get back into business this could be for you. 250-618-4260. EARNING Hourly Wage turns into Early Retirement by Living Healthy and Lean Life. Check out http://healthyandleanlife.isagenix.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Food Service Manager

Stanford Place CareCampus Responsible for overall operational management of department, Master Menu & supervision of F.S. staff Qualiﬁcations: • Current CSNM certification • 5 years Food Service exp. Submit resume Attn: Human Resources Mail: 250 Craig Street Parksville, BC V9P 0A7 Fax:(250) 951-0812 jobs@stanfordplace.ca DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

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.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

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Detailed job postings can be viewed at

www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

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

RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD COOKS/CHEFS needed immediately at Micky J’s Bar & Grill at Arrowsmith Golf Course in Qualicum please email resumes to: essexproperties@shaw.ca. LINE Cook for Lefty’s. Enthusiastic, creative, qualified line cooks needed to work in our positive environment in Qualicum Beach. Please drop off resume or call 250-752-7530 and ask for Joan.

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED GROWING QUALICUM Beach law firm requires Legal Secretary with experience in family law & other litigation. Experience with PC Law and Word would be an asset. Fax resume to 250-752-2055 or email doug@qualicumlaw.ca

Union Positions

GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATOR HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS CERTIFIED HAND FALLERS

Oceanfront RV Resort & Marina

Just south of Campbell River has workkamper opportunities available for the 2014 season. Full hook-up RV site including Wi-Fi, cable TV and all park facilities exchanged for part-time hours worked. Opportunities available would be pool & hot-tub maintenance, customer service/park monitor and lock-up; housekeeping assistance & watering/yard maintenance. Please email resumes including experience, expectations, availability & references Attn: Monica sales@salmonpoint.com

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FOOT CARE in your home by certified foot care nurse. 40 years experience. Vets approved. Marg 250-954-8259.

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

IF YOU are looking for a reliable house cleaner to clean your home, please call me! I live in Qualicum Beach and have experience and excellent references. Call 250-752-4342

FACIAL REJUVENATION

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

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M&S OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Patioâ€™s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. 250-228-5204.

BUYDENS Computer Services Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay

The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

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GARDENING CURB APPEAL Yard Care & Junk Removal. Best rates! Seniors disc. 250-937-1908 EXPERIENCED COUPLE to help in garden and greenhouse in lieu of produce. Call 250-752-6769.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

MOVING Must sell- Sofa $400 (6mos old). Beautiful Cherry wood fireplace/media cabinet $400 (new). 250-757-8757. QUEEN MATTRESS SET: Brand new pillowtop. Must sell! Only $200. 250-713-9680 QUEEN SIZE sofa bed. Good cond. $300. La-Z-Boy recliner $100. Call 250-248-3595 THOMASVILLE 2 piece entertainment unit, cherry wood. Excellent condition. width 45â€?, height 82â€? and depth 26â€?. TV included. $200. Call (250)7292690 (Nanaimo).

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

EMERALD ESTATES: Avail. may 1st. 1 bdrm, in 55+ building. Comes with housekeeping, meals optional. $1100/mo. Call (250)248-2445.

QUALICUM BEACH share common space, have own room & bathroom. $625. incl. util. Call 250-951-5061

1993 CLASS A WINNEBAGO 23â€™ Excellent condition. Must be sold. Call 250-752-6484.

MOVING MUST SELL: entrance table & mirror, roof carrier, sewing machine, storage cabinet, chess set, room divider/screen & 2 tables. Cerosun heater, collector plates and Phantom print. See website: www.greatstuffandmore.com (250)248-4393.

COTTAGES

GARAGE SALES Coombs-#5-1714 Alberni Hwy. Sat 10-2pm. Household items, maple dining suite. Reas. offers. No E.B. please. EASTER RETRO & VINTAGE CLOTHING SALE 10:00am - 3:00pm April 18th Good Friday April 19th Easter Saturday April 20th Easter Sunday at my home: 330 First Ave West Qualicum Beach, V9K 1H6 4 rooms full of fabulous vintage fashions, come and have some fun!!

ESTATE SALE 610 Erminskin. Parksville, BC.

Friday April 18 & Saturday April 19, 10-3pm. Furniture, including oak kitchen table, sofa, bedroom, hall bench, end tables, kitchen, collectibles, tools, garden, golf, bedding. Lotâ€™s of quality stuff.

Hosted by Karenâ€™s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com Nanoose Bay - 1471 The Outrigger Rd. Sat (8-?) Tools & household items. PARKSVILLE- 215 McKinnon St, April 19, 9-2. Downsizing! Furniture, garden tools, lots of good stuff. PARKSVILLE 381 Wembley Rd. April 19 (9-12).Moving Sale, some furniture, garden supplies, odds & ends. Parksville-701 Pioneer Cres. Fri,Sat,Sun. Weather permitting. Product Demo. Cut your overhead. Vendors wanted. 250-924-7015 PARKSVILLE 705 Nanoose Ave., April 19 (8-2). Fundraising sale. All proceeds to Parksville/Qualicum Haven Society. Donations welcome. PARKSVILLE 876 Wright Rd. Apr 19 (9-1). Multi family. Furniture, books, household. QUALICUM 233 - 4th Ave West. April 19 (8-12). Household - lots of good stuff!! QUALICUM: 691 Pelorus Plc., Sat., Apr. 19, 8-12pm. Household items, kitchen table w/ 6 chairs, hardshell travel golf cases, small tools, etc... QUALICUM- Multi-family 500 Mill Rd, Sat, Apr 19, 8amnoon. Building supplies (renos), books, furniture, misc household. QUALICUM NORTH: 270 Kendon Dr., Sat., Apr. 19th, Multifamily sale; 8am. No Early Birds Please!

HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES WALKER $150.00 & wheelchair $250.00 Brand New. Call 250-248-4064.

MT. ARROWSMITH golf membership for sale. Annual green fees paid for by the corporate passes. Contact for more info. 250-248-2210 or 250-240-0007.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

$339,900- LIVE in this 3 bdrm house with mortgage helper (legal 1 bdrm suite $750/mo). Have a home based business in the 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway (room for RV). New plumbing, windows, Valor F/P, laminate floors/ carpet, driveway, HW tank, D/W, W & D, all appliances stay. 2 blks to City Hall/Library. Low utilâ€™s w/2 natural gas F/Ps, stove, HW and dryer (separate meters). Garden shed/small studio, veg garden and xeriscaping front yard (no watering). A must see. (250)954-0227.

PIANO (SHERLOCK Manning), $600. Beautiful condition. Located in Qualicum Beach. Call (250)752-5373.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS NANAIMO WATERFRONT 2nd floor condo. 1500 sq.ft. LR/DR/2bdrms with view, den, gas FP, secure bldg. 2 underground parking spaces. Maintenance fee includes hot water/gas/landscaping. 1 pet OK. View anytime. $339,900 Reduced to $329,000. (250)7539123

FOR SALE BY OWNER

5654 OCEAN View Terrace $600,000. Breathtaking ocean views in North Nanaimo with executive custom built 2 year old home, 3200sqft. 5 bdrms, 4 bath including 2 bdrm authorized suite. Large open area concept, 3 skylights, living rm, dining rm kitchen, vaulted ceilings. Extraordinary pantry and kitchen set up. All granite countertops with eating bar, Bamboo hard wood and warm cork floors, Ng stove F/P and BBQ. Heat pump for affordable hydro bills. Built in Vacuum system. Large double garage. Convenient main floor laundry, walk in closets in mstrbdrm. Lower level also includes family area lots of storage and wine room. Smaller lot and house are almost mtce. free. providing time for those extra fun activities. Call 250585-7769.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COOMBS- 1 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D, deck. Avail. May 1st. $570/mo + utilâ€™s. Unit #2-1027 Virginia Rd. Call (250)248-2285.

HOUSES FOR SALE PARKSVILLE BEST deal in town. Carriage house zoned, financing avail. prime minus 3/4. 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher. $279,000. 250-937-2700.

RV SITES REDUCED SPRING pricing. Beachfront Avorado RV Resort. New sites for sale $49,500. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! Call (250)228-3586 or online at: www.avorado.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

2 BDRM with addition, priv spacious lot on French Creek, quiet area, 4 appls. $825+ utils. Call (250)248-6998.

HOMES FOR RENT 3+bdrm, 2 bath house on acreage in Errington. 10 min from Parksville. 5 appl, owner lives on property, large yard, pet friendly for responsible pet owners. N/S, Ref reqâ€™d. $1300/mo, util not inclâ€™d. Avail May 1. 250-937-9530 PARKSVILLE, 4 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, fenced yard, walking dis. to schools & town, W/D, D/W, F/P, N/S, N/P. Avail. May 1. $1400 + utils. 250-228-1550

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

250-248-7100.

SUITES, LOWER BEAUTIFUL, bright, brand new 1 bedroom suite for rent in Qualicum Beach. 6 appliances, hydro, cable and internet included. Optional senior care could include housekeeping and meals. Call for more info. 250-951-7473 COOMBS: 1600 sq.ft. 2 bdrm on acreage. W/D hook-up, NP/NS. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. $750 + utils. Avail. May 1. Call 250739-2800.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

108 Timber View Dr$495,000. Georgia Straight ocean view 10 year old, custom built 4200 sqft home on large lot (.46 acres) completely finished with 5 bdrms and den, 4 bathrooms including 2 bdrm suite. Open area vaulted ceilings, 5 skylights, very large family kitchen, main floor laundry, tile and hardwood floors, NG fire place, BBQ, heat pump, NG ht water tank. Master bdrm (18x14) Oak cabinets throughout. Large rear deck (26 x 26) garage, RV storage with room for possible workshop or carriage house. Quiet keyhole location near Westwood lake. Call 250-585-7769.

1392 sq. FT HOME: in 55 + park. Newly renovated inside & out! 2 B/R + family room, 2 baths, 5 appl. Workshop & fruit trees. Close to Nanaimo Regional Hospital. 2501 Labieux Road Unit 40.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS, Nanaimo. Beautiful ocean/city views. 4bdrms w/2bdrm suite. Owner will carry mortgage/reasonable down payment. Also LADYSMITH 3bdrm w/1bdrm suite, dble garage +1000 sq.ft. storage area. $25,000 down. 250753-0160 INVESTMENT Opportunity in Lantzville. Minutes from Woodgrove. 1/2 acre property with rented mobile. with 648 sq.ft 220 wired shop. $310,000. Phone (250)6683733 or (250)619-5803.

LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEAN FRONT home on treed 6.5 acres. 3 B/R, 2 level 2,600 sq.ft 433,000. (250)245-8950

NANAIMO: 1450SQ.FT, Open concept, 2bdrm, 2bath Rancher on 1/2 acre. Dbl garage, mature trees, greenhouse, RV prkg. $359,000. (250)7535826 for more info google search 360264.

PACIFIC OCEAN View Cabin for Sale. Overlooking the Broken Island Group BC. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, deck. 8 by 12 shed. Vinyl siding. finished inside. $170,000. obo. Call 250-585-7769. Motor home and boat trades considered.

N.NANAIMO: (Hammond Bay) $479,000. Exceptional custom Level entry with walk out, finished basement, 2493 sq.ft. 4 + bdrms, 3 baths. Open House every Sunday from 2 4 pm. 250-751-8511 or 250752-2104. caroldowe@gmail.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT

2006 ARCTIC FOX, 22H all weather RV. Brand new condition. $12,700. (250)758-7531 or (250)616-8172.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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â€˜04 FORD ESCAPE 5 speed, front wheel drive, 298,000 km, Clean $4900. 250-752-2249

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser

AUTO FINANCING â€˜08 SANTA FE GL 3.3 FWD, 107KM Serviced by the book. New tires at 80K - new brake pads at 107km lub, oil, filter at 107k - new battery in 2013. $13,900. Ready for summer vacation. Call 250-954-2364

Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager

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RENTALS OFFICE/RETAIL APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum

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Call 1-250-594-3004 55+ INDEPENDENT Living in Emerald Estates, (Parksville). 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, new carpet. Homemaker & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1075./mo + utils. Call 250-248-9249.

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

QUALICUM BEACH. Great private ofďŹ ce space, approx. 100 sq.ft., ground floor; plus shared reception area. Avail. now. Call (250)240-4751 for more info & to view.

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

Sites available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or

RV PADS Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm. Private entry suite. $500/mo plus util. References reqâ€™d. Call: 250954-0191

2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREGV8, All-wheel drive Volkswagen Touareg, leather interior, auto transmission, VW trailer package for towing, newer brakes & tire sensors, extremely well maintained clean vehicle, amazing safe ride in all conditions, heated seats, censored wipers, air, amazing sound system, plus many more extras. Locally purchased and serviced. $11,900. Call John 250816-7368.

SMALL DETACHED office is available, located in an Industrial Park. Ample parking & storage. $475. 250-716-6797.

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$225,000. Great neighborhood two story home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. Completely renovated. See for details.: www.arrowsmithlistings.ca

37â€™, 1999 gas Motor home, front room slide, queen bed tub & shower. $32,500. Call (250)752-0742.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

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COOMBS 3 BDRM updated clean 14 wide mobile in pet friendly family park. Must sell !! $39,900. Call 250-937-1760.

1999 Adventurer: 8 ft Camper, fits short box. Roof rack, fantastic fan. + bathroom. $6500. Must see! 250-8025075. Unit #40-2501, Labieux Rd, Nanaimo.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GENTS GOLF clubs w/handcart, many extras $125. Gents bicycle, exc. cond. $35. 250468-5555 GUITAR, BANJO - 5 string. PC Lap Top, printer & equipment. For more information please call 250-339-7705 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, W/D, F/S, granite tiles, beautiful, 17-pce kitchen cupboards, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160

NANOOSE BAY- newly renoâ€™d cozy seaside cottage in Beach Coomer, quiet area, partially furnished. Pet ok. $450 inclds cable/internet. Available now. (250)468-7158.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS QUALICUM BEACH Ocean view 1600sqft built 2010. 2 bdrm 3 bath 3 levels walk to town beach. 20x12 shop carport, RV parking low maint high efficient home $485,000. Call 250-228-4623.

SPORTING GOODS 2008 Spirit Elliptical. Used less than 20 times! Incl. original mat, owners manual & water bottle (never used). Paid $2400. Selling for $1000 Firm. 250-248-4844

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

QUALICUM (Whiskey Creek)3 rooms avail. $290-$450, all inclusive. Need car. (250)5946611. scryne@gmail.com

SECURE YOUR Spacious RV pad on a nature park-like property near Parksville. $440./mo inclds utils - before the summer crunch. (250)228-4097.

MARINE BOATS

CARS 1988 BLUE Dodge Daytona Shelby Z. Manual, hatchback, FWD. Very rare turbo charged. Beautiful condition inside & out. Mechanically sound. New all season tires 225-60R15 July 2013. One owner. $3475. Call (250)954-0101.

TREASURES, CURIOS & RV PARK EXTRA LARGE SITES 2771 Old Alberni Hwy. Coombs, BC Mountain Views, Make it your own Year round $500/mo includes all 250-927-3434

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1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID Well maintained vehicle. Has had regular oil changes & maint. Good tires & new brakes. 166,000 highway km. V6, automatic, power locks & windows. Stereo can play iPod. $2800 obo. 250-927-3596 email cloudkaido@yahoo.com 2001 CHEVROLET Impala. 185,000km. Good cond. Asking $2900. (250)756-9367

ALOHA 34, 1979, $49,900. In Comox with slip, good condition, well equipped, Yanmar 27 HP 3GM30S. Inflatable dingy. Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard. Call (250)334-2450.

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AT THE PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY AND CONFERENCE CENTRE APRIL 30

Local companies to attend Hiring Fair Career Centre organizing free workshops and employers can still register Local businesses are hiring. The Career Centre is organizing a Spring Hiring Fair on Wednesday, April 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre. The Career Centre hosted a successful Hiring Fair last May that saw attendance of 396 jobseekers and they are looking forward to doing it again this year. “It was an excellent opportunity for employers and jobseekers to meet face to face to discuss their hiring needs and suitability. It was so gratifying to see quick results with students and adults alike leaving the Hiring Fair with interview dates for the same week,” said Lori Koop, operations manager.

With the hope for a good turnout again this year, registered employers include Arrowsmith Moving and Storage, Avon Canada, The Beach Club Resort, Blue Coast Research Ltd., British Columbia Construction Association/STEP, BC Corrections Nanaimo Correctional Centre, Catalyst Paper, Island Scallops, J Garnons Williams Ltd., JSK Traffic Control Services Inc., M’akola Group of Societies, Pacific Shores Resort & Spa, Parksville & District Association for Community Living, Riverbend Resort, Standford Place, Sunlife, Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Tim Hortons, Western Forest Products and educational providers such as Discovery Community College, Excel

Career College, Sprott Shaw College and Tru Spa Institute of Aesthetics Ltd. Employers interested in participating can register on-line at www.careercentre.org and for $75 will receive advance time for set up, an eight-foot skirted table with 2 chairs, internet connectivity, light refreshments in the employer’s lounge and advertising in the wrap-around the April 24 issue of The NEWS. The Career Centre is an initiative of The Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society (CVIJOBS), a non-profit society that provides employment and career-related services to residents of the Parksville/Qualicum area. — NEWS Staff/Career Centre

What goes through the mind of hiring managers? To better prepare for The Career Centre’s Spring Hiring Fair, here are some interview tips from the Career Centre for jobseekers who are keen to get hired. Do you ever wonder what goes through the mind of people in positions to hire? It comes down to a simple thought: “Will this person fit in at our workplace?” They need to assess the candidate’s skills, knowledge of the company, and his/her approach to work. Hiring managers ask questions such as the following to determine technical or “hard” skills: •What relevant skills does the candidate have for the position •Does the candidate have the ability to develop additional skills? •Can the candidate discuss our company’s products, services, objectives, and current industry trends?

•Will this candidate make a difference to our bottom line? Interviewing procedures often go beyond assessing “hard” skills. Soft skills are of equal importance. They include things like professionalism, attitude, energy level, and confidence. The goal of the job applicant is to engage with the hiring personnel by connecting with them, conveying both hard and soft skills that are relevant to the role. The good news is that there are ways to increase attributes such as these. Confidence, for example, can be increased by doing positive self-talk activities and reading past performance evaluations, thank-you notes, reference letters, and other evidence of past achievements before the interview. We radiate confidence when we walk into the interview

in a direct, purposeful way, make eye contact, and smile. This makes a fabulous first impression. In the interview, think of “I” for interest; be both interesting and interested. During all phases of the selection process, be authentic; be yourself, but be your best self. Sociologist Bertice Berry says, “When you walk with purpose, you collide with destiny, and when you collide with destiny, you find peace.” Jobseekers that would like to brush up on their resumes and hone their interview skills can sign up and attend one of our free workshops on either April 24 or 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on how to get hired, call The Career Centre at 250-248-3205 or check out the website at www.careercentre.org. — NEWS Staff/Career Centre

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

KSS golf team wins another tourney Despite injury and rough conditions, defending provincial champions from QB playing well T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The defending AA provincial golf champion KSS Kondors won their second tournament of the season at the Alberni Valley Golf Course last week. Shooting 313, the Kondors finished 20 strokes ahead of the field on a tough course with some very gruesome playing conditions. The course saw greens that were recently punched and some cosmetic issues on various holes as well, but the Kondors played well enough to come away with their second win of the season. “It wasn’t the best of conditions out there, in terms of the shape of the course, but we managed to play through it all and

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The KSS Golf Team won their second tournament in a row to start their season at the Alberni Valley Golf Club last week.

came out with the win,” coach Butch Gayton said. “We’re playing some good golf right now, not our best, but good enough

to be in contention and we’re showing all the necessary signs of getting better.” Anthony Trozzo, who shot a

round of 69 at the previous tournament at Qualicum Memorial, shot a round of 78 and is coming off an Achilles injury that had

him missing action until just before the season started. “Anthony has played real well considering he hasn’t had as much time as everyone else in terms of practicing,” Gayton said. “It was an injury that really didn’t allow him to have any mobility when he tried to swing a club so he just had to wait it out. He came out of the hopper on fire with that round of 69 and is second in our order of merit behind Santiago Bourya, so he’s playing well.” Bourya led the Kondors with a round of 75, followed by Trozzo at 78, Cole Morrison with a round of 79, Scott Lemon shot an 81, Blair Stewart and Masato Wilson shot 84 and Michelle Waters shot 85.

BCPBL BASEBALL

Royals drop double header to Victoria Eagles T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The Parksville Royals looked solid in their first two games but came out on the losing side, dropping two games 9-6 and 8-7 to the Victoria Eagles. The Eagles, 2013 B.C. Premier Baseball League champions, found themselves up early in game one of the doubleheader. The Royals were down 2-0 after the first inning thanks to three errors that led to the two runs being scored. Quick to erase that inning from their memory, the Royals’ bats came alive in the top of the second inning, answering with six runs of their own to make it 6-2 for the Royals. Liam Janzen got the party started by reaching on an error and then

moved into scoring position thanks to a single by Braxten Barnes. Dean Layland followed that up with a single of his own, loading the bases for Ethan Fox. Fox came through with a single, allowing Janzen to score to cut the lead to 2-1. Jaret Knowles then tied it up with another single, scoring Barnes. Owen Kelly reached base on another Eagles error, allowing Leyland to score. With the bases still loaded, Keller Anderson stepped up to the plate and delivered a bases clearing double, upping the Royals lead to 6-2. Evernden threw two shutout innings but then faltered in the bottom of the fourth, giving up five more runs to end his day on the mound. Colton Tuka came

on in relief for Evernden and gave up one run in one inning pitched, giving the Eagles the 9-6 lead in the sixth inning, which they held on to for the win. “Our bats really came alive for us, especially in that second inning. It was nice to see them dig deep like that and put the bat on the ball,” assistant Bruce Biro said. “We just need to put it all together through seven innings, improve the defense and pitching and we’ll be a real threat out there. Game two saw the Eagles scoring a run in the first inning off starter Owen Kelly, but again the Royals had an answer the next inning as Keller Anderson scored on a past ball, knotting the game at 1-1. Ethan Fox had a sacrifice fly to score Cory

Bukauskas to make it 2-1 Royals. Liam Ballance made it 3-1 Royals in the fourth inning as he delivered an RBI double. Down 8–4, the Royals tried to stage a comeback in the top of the seventh, as Jacob Ingersoll drove in a run and two more runs came in unearned. The Eagles shut the door on the comeback for the Royals, finishing them off by a 8-7 final. “We were able to execute a lot of things offensively, being able to come back and show some resilience was nice to see from the team,” Biro said. “Our defense was a little relaxed at times and that showed. If we can improve on not putting ourselves in positions where we give up runs, we should see a much better game all around for ourselves.”

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Lack of wind curtails sailing events

Shingebiss was only boat to finish in weekend event without any wind, second day cancelled T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

Another day of light winds, 0 to 5 knots, greeted the racing fleet of Schooner Cove Yacht Club for their first race of the Spring Race Days. Six boats vied for the same space at the start line to get whatever advantage was available in the light breeze. After the start, Shinge-

biss pulled ahead of the fleet and never looked back, completing the fivemile course in just under two hours. None of the other boats were able to finish the race within the time limit. The second race of the day was called off due to the lack of wind. The next two races are scheduled for April 27, weather permitting.

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Local skaters excel T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

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Learn to lawn bowl at open house Great chance for curious people to get a closer look at locally-popular sport this weekend T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club (PLBC) is rolling out the welcome mat for its annual open house this Friday and Saturday (April 18-19). The club invites the public to try out one of the area’s most popular games. Carol Bucyk, PLBC marketing officer said. “It’s a great way for people to see why we’re out here enjoying ourselves so much,” said Bucyk. “The game shares lots of similarities to curling, and I like to call it curling’s summer cousin. People who curl seem to grab onto this sport easily. It’s just a lot of fun.”

Those attending the open house should wear flat-soled shoes and comfortable clothes that allow for easy movement. You’ll get a quick overview of the club and the game, and then have the opportunity to go out to the green and play a mini game or two. From April 22-26 the club is also offering a deal on a four-lesson package for $40 (to be deducted off the cost of the first year’s membership). Club coaches will teach the basics and get novice players game ready for the kickoff tournament at the end of April. “Once visitors are on the green, their preconceptions of the game get blown

away,” said Bucyk. “They think it’s like bocce or bowling on grass. It’s not even close. The reality is that it’s a lot more like curling or chess and there is a lot of strategy involved. It’s challenging, friendly and fun, too!” This year the club is hosting the Canadian National Mixed Pairs Championship in early September, which will be attracting players and fans from across the country. The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club is located at 149 E. Stanford, across from Parksville Elementary School. For more information call NEWS FILE PHOTO the clubhouse at 250-954-3930 or visit Bowling at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club. parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com. This week’s feature:

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Easter filled with sweet surprises Enjoy one or more of these local events with friends and family this holiday weekend LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

•Shiny chocolate eggs will once again be peppered around Foster Park as the Foster Park Easter Egg Hunt returns Saturday, April 19. The event was cancelled last year due to insurance coverage issues, but affordable premiums have been found and the bunny will be back. The event runs from noon to about 1:30 p.m. and includes a hot dog sale, face painting, clowns, a jelly bean count, a raffle basket, draws and cotton candy. Foster Park is located at the Corner of Pym Street and Sanderson Road in Parksville. •Bring the family down to The Bunny Trail at Milner Gardens and Woodland running Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. Spot as many ceramic bunnies as you can along the trail and kids can head to the Pool House Gift Shop for an Easter Treat once they are finished. Admission to the gardens is $8.25 for adults and $4.25 for students and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.viu.ca/milnergardens. •Tiger Lily Farms is having its annual Easter event where kids can hunt for hardboiled eggs and then decorate them, or get crafty with their own homemade basket. There will be opportunities to decorate cookies, visit with the Easter bunny, play games like Candy in the Hay or partake in the usual barnyard activities and pony rides. There will also be coffee, hot chocolate and hot crossed buns. Admission is $8.75 or $32.50 per family and under 2’s are free. For more information call 250248-2408 or visit www.tigerlilyfarm.ca. •Visit with the baby calves at the Morningstar Farm, check out the milking parlour while you’re there (happening twice a day), watch the cheesemakers at Little Qualicum Cheeseworks in action and taste some samNEWS FILE PHOTO ples. Mooberry Winery’s wine tasting bar is also a popular stop for parents. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. Emerson and Briar Thomas enjoy a past Easter Egg Hunt at Foster Park. to 5 p.m. For more information call 250-954-3931 or visit www.morningstarfarm.ca. golf balls to win a grand prize, younger children get a •The Easter Bunny will be at Paradise Mini Golf and •Easter Egg Hunt at Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf, head start. Donations of cash or non perishable food Fun Park on Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday April 20 at 9:30 a.m. Meet the Easter Bunny, and items will be accepted and donated to the Salvation handing out treats to golfers. hop on the Bouncy Castle (weather permitting.) Chil- Army Food Bank. For more information call 250-248For more information visit www.paradisefunpark. dren 10 and under can search for one of the six marked 8290 or visit www.riptidelagoon.com. net or call 250-248-6237.

Stephen Fearing performing tomorrow night Canadian music legend Stephen Fearing is returning to Errington for a show tomorrow night with songwriter and author Andy White. Fearing has a number of Juno awards under his belt, turning heads in his solo performances as well as with his celebrated group Blackie and the Rodeo Kings.

White is originally from Belfast, N. Ireland and has received a number of prestigious songwriting awards over the years. He has also collaborated with artists like Peter Gabriel, Sinead O’Connor and Tim Finn. Fearing met White backstage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival in 1998. The two were fast friends and began

a series of co-writing sessions at Fearing’s home in Guelph, Ontario. After a decade of these informal sessions, they bit the bullet and recorded their acclaimed 2011 debut, Fearing & White. See FEARING AND WHITE, page B2

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Stephen Fearing is returning to Errington for a show tomorrow night with songwriter and author Andy White.

For their follow-up, Tea and Confidences (LowdenProud Records), Fearing and White decided to take a different approach to the creative process. With Fearing having recently relocated to Nova Scotia, and Andy living in Melbourne, Australia, it was going to require planning. The new album started with an intense songwriting session one Halifax New Year’s Eve. They reconvened later that summer and wrote the bulk of the new album in one incredible four-day sprint of inspiration between two west-coast festival weekends in Vancouver and Salt Spring Island. Six months later, they booked back into The Cottage studio in Guelph, with veteran drummer/percussionist Gary Craig (Bruce Cock-

Rosemary Lindsay’s swan song LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

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burn), and special guests Jeff Bird (Cowboy Junkies) on harmonica and Ray Farrugia (Junkhouse) on drums. With over twenty albums between them, Fearing & White have little to prove to anybody. But Tea and Confidences has been recognized as a strong statement from both artists, rich with big tones and filled with the pure excitement of creation. The show at the Errington Hall begins at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach, and the Errington Store. Youth 12 and under are $5 at the door and children under five are free. For more on Fearing and White visit their website at www.fearingandwhite.com. —NEWS Staff/Submitted by Val Dare

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Rosemary Lindsay has been directing the Village Voices community choir since 2007 and she will be stepping down in that role after a final performance Sunday, April 27 in Qualicum Beach. The singers recently went on a choir exchange to Tsawwassen to be part of a benefit concert for Builders Without Borders with The Richmond Singers on April 12. The Richmond Singers will be now be performing with the Village Voices on April 27. “It’s kind of a nice swan song for me,” said Lindsay. Lindsay is taking a leave of absence from the choir to direct the VIU College Singers. She has been teaching private voice lessons at Vancouver Island University since 2005 and she’ll be filling in for another professor who is taking a leave from his position as choir director. “It’s a great opportunity and I’m just really looking forward to planting the seeds of how joyful choral community is into the hearts and

minds and voices of the younger generation,” she said Last year Lindsay took over as director of the jazz choir at the university and will continue in that role. She said she will miss the members of the Village Voices. “It’s a wonderful group to work with, I’ve thoroughly enjoy it, they are just very cheerful, and they work hard and get stuff done,” she said. The group currently has about 55 people in the choir. Lindsay said she’s leaving it open whether she returns to the Village Voices, so there is a chance she will be back with the group. But for now her last concert with Village Voices, called Water of Life, will take place at the Christian Fellowship Centre at 825 Village Way in Qualicum Beach at 2:30 p.m. on April 27. The theme of the concert will be water and it will include everything from Broadway tunes to Disney music and spirituals. A suggested donation of $10 will be appreciated at the door.

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Arlene Blundell saw Mrs. Reynolds and the Ruffian when it premiered in England in 2011, and she is bringing the play to Qualicum Beach beginning April 24. “This is probably a Canadian premiere,” said Blundell, the director of the play running at Echo Player’s Village Theatre from April 24 to May 11. The story, written by Gary Owen, surrounds a delinquent youth and a little old lady. When the young boy vandalizes her garden the two end up having to spend some time together. “It’s an old story in a lot of LISSA ALEXANDER PHOTO ways, but with a modern twist of social justice,” said Blundell. Arlene Blundell is directing Mrs. Reynolds and the Ruffian at The playwright did a lot the Village Theatre from April 24 to May 11. of research on social wel- and went on to do courses I hope it will create discusfare agencies and from act- and workshops through The- sion,” she said. ing classes involving troubled atre B.C. She ran a production Mrs. Reynolds and the Rufyouth, Blundell explained. company called UBetcha! for fian is playing at the Village That information coupled with years in Nanaimo which fea- Theatre. Tickets are $19 for top-notch writing makes for a tured many members of Echo adults, $16 for seniors, $10 great story, she said. Players. Blundell said she is for students and $5 for 12 and Blundell currently lives in pleased to be running a play under. Phone 250-752-3522 or Nanaimo where she was a high that features teenagers and email info@echoplayers.ca. school drama teacher for eight with a message that shows that For box office hours and more years. She was involved in caring matters. information visit www.echoptheatre herself during school “It’s thought provoking and layers.ca.

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Art gallery opening in Coombs Thea Kovach has been painting since she can remember and she is opening up a gallery this weekend, from April 18 to 21, at her residence at 949 Coombs Rd. The gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kovach

took Graphic Design at Emily Carr College of Art and Design, and she is now an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Today Kovach manages her own small farm in Coombs where she paints in waterco-

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Set free from nightmares “It’s been nine days..” Ruth whispered to me on Sunday night in Parksville as we began the service. “I still dream but they are good dreams, and even my arthritis is better!” she added with a smile. Here’s her story about what happened on a Wednesday evening in the sleepy hollow of Qualicum Beach. Ruth writes: Seven of us met on Wednesday evening at a friend’s home. During our time discussing a passage from the Bible and its relevance today I made mention of terrorizing nightmares whenever I sleep. These began at three years of age, so you can guess how very many years they have persisted. Toward the end of the evening it By John Cox was suggested that we pray about the dilemma. I readily agreed. Hands were gently placed on me and I felt in a safe and trusting environment. The leader declared that I would be set free and that the little child would be secure in God’s love and care. I recalled a disturbing incident when I was three years old relating to the anger of my addicted parents. I was encouraged to invite Jesus into my bedroom to be present for the terrified little girl. Jesus came into that bedroom and ministered gently and stayed beside my small bed. I experienced peace as I placed my head on the pillow. The prayer continued to another occasion when I was nine years old, this time relating to violent anger with my father that was extremely painful and traumatic. Again Jesus entered the room and came to my side to protect me and comfort me. I cried and was shaking as I sat in

that chair; I hadn’t expected this at all. I was encouraged to forgive my parents for the hurt they caused me - as an act of the will - which I did. Blessing was prayed over that little girl, all trauma was commanded to leave, and peace with Jesus was released into her spirit. I drove home that Wednesday evening in the warmth and wonder of the experience. When I slept on Wednesday night I had another frightening dream. I wakened early in terror and as usual went to the window. I’d learned to live with this reality so I raised my arms and hands in adoration and praise. As I’d been encouraged the previous evening, I deliberately invited Jesus into the terror of that Thursday morning and gradually it subsided. On Friday morning I wakened after a pleasant dream! I was not afraid. I lay wide awake in my bed fully aware of being at peace. This was absolutely wondrous! Saturday was another morning of freedom. No terror; instead, outpouring gratitude, worship and thanksgiving. Every day since then.... freedom from nightmares for the first time in 70 years! God is so much bigger than we imagine and he works in very specific and personal ways. Don’t allow religion, Easter bunnies, or chocolate steal the limelight this year. It is a privilege and a wonderful joy to witness him setting someone free today. Another man at the meeting woke up the next morning with a painful hand healed. This Jesus continues to touch, heal, and transform lives today. John Cox is Senior Pastor of Jericho Road Church in Parksville and Port Alberni. E-mail: johncox@shaw.ca

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

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1988 Sun King Road, Coombs • Beautiful 3 year old custom home with mountain views, NO GST • 2.5 acres with new fencing, prefect for horses • Great room concept, open & bright • Outdoor living with large patio, summer kitchen

$405,000

649,900

• Beautiful rancher on crawlspace, level lot, sunny & bright • Stucco exterior with brick & shingle accents • 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Open concept, well laid out floor plan • Double garage • Close to town, shopping, schools • Corfield Glades, friendly, quiet neighborhood

3640 Collingwood, Nanoose Bay • Elegant & easy lifestyle, 3100 sq. ft. Fairwinds home • Beautiful ocean, mountain, golf course views • Rec room perfect setup for home based business • Exceptional value, priced below assessment

Call for an appointment today!

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Sperling

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Swane Creek

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Parker Rd.

Bennett Rd.

Pillard Rd.

Fairdowne Road

. Hilliers Rd

Ruffels Road

Memorial Road Ward Road

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Dr. Eaglecrest

Garden Rd. E.

Hollywood Rd.

Grafton Ave

Price Road

Leffler Road

Matterson Road

Price Road

Tintern Road Longmoor Road

Sunrise Dr.

Smithers Road

Lillydale Road Errington Road

Gibbs Road

Palmer Road

Bowlby Road

Station Road

Palmer Road

Bennett Rd.

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Country Club Dr.

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Memorial Ave.

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Primrose St.

Cedar St.

Jones St.

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Winchester Road

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Pintail Eaglecre Dr. st Golf Course

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Englishman River Road

Errington Road

North To Courtenay, Comox, Mount Washington and Campbell River

French Creek

Sockeye Place Steelhead Place

Coombs & Errington

Spring Place

Englishman River Englishman River Falls Park

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Qualicum Beach

Englishman River Road

Price

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Arlene Sequoia, Coldwell Banker/Slegg Edie McPhedran, Royal LePage Edie McPhedran, Royal LePage Edie McPhedran, Royal LePage Arlene Sequoia, Coldwell Banker/Slegg

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$525,000 $359,900 $414,900

Saturday Saturday Saturday

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P5 T11 U8 X11 P3 R9 R9 T10 S8

$399,900 $459,900 $269,000 $499,000 $488,000

Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sat., Sun. Sat., Sun. from $335,000 Sat., Sun. $159,900 Monday

11 am-12:30 pm Melissa MacNeill, Royal LePage 1-3 pm Melissa MacNeill, Royal LePage 1-4 pm Lisa M., Macdonald Realty 1-4 pm Graeme Hardy, Royal LePage 1:30-3:30 pm Larry & Ruth Staley, Coldwell Banker/Slegg 1-3 pm Dan Chase, Kanora Design 1-3 pm Dan Chase, Kanora Design 1-4 pm John Cooper, Re/Max Nanaimo 1-3 pm Karen Roberts, Royal LePage

$480,000

11 am-1 pm

Saturday

Realtor/Office

Alyce Carney, Coldwell Banker/Slegg

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

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

JOANNE FERREIRO 250.228.4231

314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371

joanne@joanneferreiro.com

Office: 250-248-8371

OPEN HOUSES

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OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, April 19 • 12-3pm 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

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5383 Deep Bay Drive, Bowser • Over 2000 sq. ft split level home • Spacious & comfortable with 3 bdrms, 3 baths • Extra large attached double car garage • Lots of upgrades including new windows & siding

Saturday April 19 • 1:30-3:30pm

747 Dover Court, Qualicum Beach

1070 Emerald City Way, French Creek

Lorne Hussey

250-954-4171

Independently Owned & Operated

Come in for your Free Easter Eggs

488,000

1905 sq. ft. rancher

NR ailw ay North west Bay

1:00-4:00pm

• 2200 SQ FT – 2 BED/2 Bath • Lovely landscaped yard/ fenced • GREAT FAMILY ROOM/OPEN CONCEPT • BACKS ONTO PARK RESERVE MLS# 364978

5049 Thompson Clarke W Dr. $319,900 • A lot of home for this price point • 2290 sq ft – potential suite lower level • 3 bed + den/3 bath • Great family home • Walk to the beach MLS# 371694

5054 Longview Dr. $279,500

SLEGG REALTY

• Cozy well maintained home • Room to expand • Overheight 860 sq. ft. shop • 2.54 fully fenced acres

$159,900

Or call Karen Roberts 250-248-7612 to view

480,000

Alyce Carney 250-248-2488

124 Craig Street, Parksville

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5346 Gainsberg Rd HOT NEW PRICE $299,900

Larry & Ruth Staley

3032 MATTHEW ROAD, NANOOSE BAY

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Karen

250-248-7612

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• 3 Bedroom, 2 bath

359,900

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

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• Bright and open floor plan

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$525,000

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email: kanoradesign@bcsupernet.com

Despard Ave.

• ‘Windward built’ rancher

Dan Chase 250-240-1872

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• Spacious, clean & bright family home • Everything’s done: New roof, newer paint/inside and out, new flooring, newer windows • Great location; walk to beach, trails & shops

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Englishman River Estuary

Rushton Ave.

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EDIE McPhedran

• Can’t beat the price for this quality! • 2 bed + den(or bdrm) + 2 bath • Great retirement or starter home • Super back yard MLS# 370000

Vancouver Island

Living it...loving it...selling it

250.937.9379 127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

edie.mcphedran@gmail.com www vancouverislandhomes.ca

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Grant Wildeman REALTOR®

✰✰ ✰ ✰ ✰

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

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

www.grantwildeman.ca

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

For Every Move You Make

LIS

D i r e c t 250.954.9033 sold@mattbreedlove.com www.MattBreedlove.com

Independently Owned and Operated

Family Home on 5 Aces

Awe Inspiring Setting

895 Bouman Place, French Creek $414,000 • • • •

Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

MATT BREEDLOVE

2376 Chain Way, Nanoose Bay $399,000

Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher High end appliances and granite throughout Heat pump and electric fireplace Tons of RV parking and 5 person hot tub

• • • •

735 Kapler Road, Qualicum Beach $645,000 • 2684 Sq ft 3 Bdrms, 3 Bath • Den, Bonus room • 5 Acres, Fenced & x Fenced • Hobby Farm Potential, Great Well 20 GPM

Spectacular 270 degree Ocean Views 2100 sq ft private retreat 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms 2.1 acres of super private location

1046 Troy Place, Qualicum Beach • 2782 Sq ft 3 Bdrms, 2 Bath • Suite Potential, Sunroom • Great B&B Potential • Incredible Gardens & Ponds

Ideal B&B or Daycare

*5% Down = $932 MONTHLY PAYMENT

A Gardener’s Delight

3-3199 Brooklin Lane, Hilliers $199,000

764 Ermineskin Avenue, parksville $374,900 • • • •

• 2 bedrooms and 1100 sq. ft., super quiet setting • 5 minutes from Qualicum Beach • Immaculate and 5 appliances included

4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom family home Living, family and bonus room Updated flooring and paint Fully fenced and RV parking

*Rates subject to change without notice. Certain conditions may apply based on OAC, E & OE*

2393 Higginson Road, Nanoose $625,000 • • • •

2380 Fowler Road, Qualicum Beach $354,900 • 2030 sq ft 3 Bdrms + Den, 2 Bath • Private Level .59 of an Acre Level South Facing • Fabulous Garden Areas, 2 Wells • Small Workshop, Garden Shed

.49 acre walk on waterfront Great neighbourhood of spectacular homes Amazing ocean views and Beachcomber Marina Build your dream home here

NEW LISTING $239,900

A Money Maker

E AT W

2066 sq. ft. stand alone Crofton Model Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen and custom built ins Bright and sunny southern exposure Oversized garage

$424,900

Waterfront with Income

• • • •

1976 Harlequin Crescent, Nanoose • 2524 Sq ft 4 Bdrms, 3 Bath • Rec Room, Family Room • .35 of an Acre Lot, 3 Decks & Patio • Close to the Ocean & Recreation

R RF

1406 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay $469,900

$489,850

The Shorewater Condominium Resort • Loft Style Waterfront Townhouse • Rental Pool Income in Place • Kayaking, Fishing & Windsurfing • A Vacation Getaway on the Ocean

IN-LAW SUITE $359,900

$229,000

Walkabout Clothing Company $89,000 • Well Established Clothing Company • Top Line Brands & Great Location • High Traffic Area, Covered Parking • Be Your Own Boss & Make some money

NEW LISTING $559,900

NEW LISTING $64,900

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Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

• .33 acre level building lot • Located in the “The Bluffs” development • 1 block to Eaglecrest golf course • Distant mountain and ocean views MLS# 370582

• 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

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $199,900

QUALICUM BAY $19,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

MLS# 372109

MLS# 370630

MLS# 368015

OCEAN VIEW $439,900

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

CO-OP PARK $124,900

Cell:

(250) 927-7653 1-800-224-5906

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

www.lespockett.com

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

• • • • MLS# 359863

CENTRAL LOCATION $319,900

2002 Hornet trailer with one slide Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room Steps to the ocean MLS# 368568

FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $154,900

• • • •

5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit

• 1010 sq.ft., 2 bed / 1 bath • Spacious 13 x 17 deck • Metal roof, new eavestroughs • 10 x 7 all purpose shed

MLS# 361710

INVESTMENT OR STARTER $211,900

MLS# 369103

WALK ON WATERFRONT $399,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

2013

• 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

MLS# 365781

• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park MLS# 357004

• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 7 year old, .21 acre mountain view • Kitchen island w/ eating bar • 12x12x24 storage unit is included MLS# 366035

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

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1417 STONE LAKE DRIVE, NANOOSE BAY

• Beautifully upgraded single storey patio home in St. Andrews Lane • Very private, exclusive, sunny, south facing patio areas with views of treed creek area • Morningstar International Golf Course nearby and short drive to the French Creek Marina • Upgrades include carpeting, ceramic tile, granite countertops, new blinds and new bathroom fixtures

$585,000

2235 WIDGEON ROAD, QUALICUM NORTH

• 320 ft. of ocean frontage, 5.2 acre private bluff property. • 1900+ sq. ft. home ready to move into. • Build your dream home or use as a recreational property. • Property boasts a large detached workshop/garage, long winding drive, buffer treescape from road & a view.

$795,000

2349 EAGLESFIELD PLACE, FAIRWINDS

• Fairwinds, open main level living, golf course view, lrg sunny deck & walk-out lower level • Large kit w/nook area, big picture windows & sliders in living area opens to deck • Low maint yard, double garage, electric furnace, gas fp, built-in vac, large storage area • Cul-de-sac, cl to golf, Brickyard Bay, Schooner Cove Marina, hiking trails & amenities

$449,999

935 MCFEELY DRIVE, QUALICUM BEACH

• Walk-on totally updated QB oceanfront, .5 acre with detached 2 car garage/shop - total 4 car garage • Luxury home: new kitchen cabinetry, marble & granite countertops, 6 burn thermador gas range, 2-30” subzero fridges • Main 8” hardwood floor, marble fireplace, custom remote control /soft touch Hunter Douglas blinds & newly painted • Heated 20” tiled floors in ensuite which boasts Kohler Vibracoustic tub, separate travertine shower

$1,500,000

#64 – 1051 RESORT DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

• 2 bdrm cottage in forest location in oceanfront Beach Acres Resort close to sandy beach • Not currently in rental pool, you can make it rental ready, or have its exclusive use • Comes with complete furniture pkg, owner’s storage space, close to play area, BBQ pit • Resort facility extras are: Swimming pool, Games room, English Style pub. 15 min. to Parksville

$214,900

808 LAKES BLVD., PARKSVILLE

• Very private 2400 sq. ft. 3 bed plus den Fairwinds West Coast Contemporary home on ½ acre lot • Large kitchen with copious wood cabinetry, detached eating island, pantry and nook area with mud room • Vaulted ceilings in living room, separate dining, master has grand en-suite and walk-in closet • 2 decks & patio area, double garage/workshop, lower level guest bed/bath, large rec room with fireplace

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

$299,900

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COLUMBIA BEACH BEAUTY

BEACHCOMBER BEACHFRONT

• • • •

T IS

Charming 2353 sqft 3 bedrm rancher in Columbia Beach on .20 acre Stunning unobstructed views of Strait of Georgia, islands, mountains Spacious Living Rm w/gas FP, oceanview Master Suite, 5 pc ensuite Dining Room, lrg oceanside deck, wheelchair access, private setting

$845,000

• • • •

T IS

2678 sqft 4 bed walk-on waterfront waiting to begin its next chapter Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room w/views & traditional brick FP Island Kitchen w/WI pantry, oceanview deck, solarium-style sunroom Family Rm, Workroom, RV parking, firepit, steps to beach, .45 acre

• • • •

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Super bright 1656 sqft 2 bed w/lrg private patio, south-facing yard Spacious w/soaring ceiling vaults, OS windows, flowing open plan 2 nat gas FP’s, Family Room, Guest Bedroom w/ cheater ensuite Extended patio w/sunny SW exposure, pergola, & privacy hedging

$369,800

• • • •

2968 sqft 3 bed w/finished basement, huge detached garage/shop Living Room w/vaulted ceiling, bright Kitchen, lovely eating nook Master Suite w/bamboo floors & 5 pc ensuite, huge 26 X 30’ deck Party Room w/wet bar, covered RV parking w/sani dump, .96 acre

CHARMING COUNTRY HOME

FAIRWINDS ON THE COURSE W

$329,500

• • • •

Lovely 3124 sqft 3 bedroom overlooking the 8th green of the course Architecturally designed, modern feel with views from many rooms Glass railed deck, south facing patio with koi pond & lush plantings Easy walk to clubhouse, Rec Centre, Brickyard Bay Park, and trails

INCREDIBLE GOLF COURSE VIEWS $629,000

THE BEACH CLUB CE

$399,900

CRAIG BAY BOWEN NE

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Elegant spacious 3014 sqft 2 bed w/fully finished walk-out lower level Gorgeous hardwood floors, 3 nat gas FP’s, OH ceiling, deck & patio Family Room, Kitchen w/ Corian CTs, high end stainless appls, nook Luxurious Master Ensuite, huge Flex Room w/ wet bar, Office area

LOTS OF UPGRADES!

$498,000

Bright 1753 sqft 2 bed patio home w/different ceiling heights/vaults 3 skylights, lrg picture windows, gas FP, Island Kitchen, eating nook Family Room, BI vacuum, SW exposure, large partly-covered patio BI speaker system, perfect for retirement home/vacation get-a-way

Delightfully bright and spacious 1605 sqft 3 bed/2 bath on .15 acre Expansive open plan, OS windows, natural gas FP, lrg Master Suite Warm wood Kitchen w/stainless appl’s & nook, partly-covered patio Fenced, sprinkler system, western exposure, gated RV parking area

T IS

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UNBEATABLE LOCATION!

$342,900

• • • •

ST ANDREWS LANE

MAPLE GLEN DELIGHT

• • • •

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP IS EVIDENT $419,900

NORTH QUALICUM PRIVACY NE

MANY EXTRAS!

$828,000

Bright 1468 2 bed executive w/flowing floor plan & prime corner lot Skylights, large Living Room w/dramatic ceiling vault, nat gas FP Kitchen w/large eating area, Family Room, elegant Master Suite Fenced backyard, pro landscaping, large exposed aggregate patio

The ultimate family home! 2891 sqft 4 bedrm landscaped .32 acre lot Two decks (east & west facing, one with ocean and mountain views) Bright eat-in Kitchen, Family Room w/propane FP, Den, huge Rec Rm RV prkg, 2-bay double garage, gardening space, minutes to downtown

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Airiness & attention to detail! 2621 sqft 3 bed West Coast classic Great room w/massive vault, wood beams, magnificent stonework Kitchen w/granite CTs & high-end appls, upper deck w/oceanview .20 acre, full south exposure, covered patio w/stunning outdoor FP

LUXURIOUS SEASIDE LIVING

$719,000

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QUALICUM PATIO HOME

VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS

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WALK-ON WATERFRONT

BLUFFS IN QUALICUM

$399,000

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Luxurious beachfront! 1273 sqft 2 bedrm/3 bath quarter-share condo 2 units with connecting door allows you to create deluxe 2 bed suite Both units have private patios/unparalleled views of Georgia Straight Option to rent units separately, resort amenities: pool, hot tub, & more

UNLIMITED LUXURY

$74,900