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A new Quality Foods in Parksville appears to be getting a lot of support, as long as they deal with some traffic concerns. Parksville council received the results from the developer’s June 26 open house, gave first and second reading and set a city public hearing date of Sept. 3 to consider rezoning the currently vacant three hectare (7.3 acre) property at Despard Avenue and the Alberni Highway. The proponents are requesting a change on the southern portion of the property from comprehensive development CD-21 to a new CD zone to allow a grocery store with second floor mezzanine and separate retail building.
Mayor Chris Burger said the general response he hears is “get on with it.” He said the feedback is very positive, tempered only with traffic concerns, specifically around new school configurations. Due to the closure of Parksville Elementary, Springwood Middle School, just on the other side of the subject property, will become a consolidated elementary school. The staff report said the applicant reported 55 people attended the open house with the main concern being increased traffic around young students. Many of the comments on the ten sheets submitted were clearly in favour, asking for specific things from the grocery store like organic food, a pharmacy and coffee shop. A public hearing will be held at the opening of the Sept. 3 council meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers.
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Errington’s Patrick Chenier has lost his bid as conservative party candidate for the 2015 federal election in the newly formed federal riding of Courtney-Alberni. “It was a really good campaign and I guess at the end I didn’t come out on top but my whole campaign team was great and very supportive and it was a close result at the end,” he said. Chenier lost to John Duncan, an MP since 1993 and a cabinet minister who currently represents Vancouver Island North. Duncan issued a statement on the weekend. “I am very pleased to once again have the privilege of running as a conservative candidate,” said Duncan. “I believe that our government has provided strong leadership in a time of great global uncertainty, and I will be proud to represent the party in Courtenay—Alberni in the next election.” The new boundaries will not be in place until the next federal election, which is scheduled to take place in October, 2015. The new Courtenay-Alberni riding will include Courtenay, Baynes Sound, Denman and Hornby Islands, Cumberland, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Tofino and Ucluelet.
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Another $50,000 has been committed to making Parksville a hub for international education. The money was presented to the International Sustainability Education Foundation (ISEF) Tuesday afternoon at The Beach Club by Wetegrity, the Vancouver-based private investment company responsible for startup funding. Wetegrity has already provided $100,000 in funding, with $1.5 million more to come. The two private companies have joined School District 69 (who will contribute a site lease and staff time) and representatives from the three parties signed a letter of intent in May to work together to bring an international school to Parksville complete with a residential village, as well as start an international education program that will tour students across Canada. SD69 superintendent Rollie Koop said the “Canadian Ambassador Program” has matured and is slated to start in January, 2015. He said the idea is to bring together 15 local students and 15 international students and allow them the opportunity to travel across the country stopping at various universities with the hope that international students will choose to
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study post-secondary in Canada. “We thought — what if the classroom was moving across the country?” said Koop. Jonathan Reynolds, general manager of ISEF said the program will be based in Parksville but take students as far as Halifax allowing them to study, acquire graduation credits and experience various Canadian universities along the way. Reynolds said the program will cost domestic students $1,500 and international students $35,000. “We’re providing a learning experience that will benefit both international and local students,” said Koop. In terms of what has been deemed the “Parksville International Academy” Koop said the school district is poised to sign an intent to lease the land now occupied by Parksville Elementary School, one of four schools closing this fall. Koop said the land will be used to build a residential village for international students. “I’m absolutely jazzed about this,” said Koop. “It’s allowing us to move forward.” The International Sustainability Education Foundation will host a workshop Oct. 2-3 to engage with the community e-mail info@sustainabilityeducation.ca.
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region CELEBRATION OF LIFE JULY 25
Leaving a legacy in Oceanside
Mike Jiggins ran Camelot in French Creek, he was board chair at the Regional District of Nanaimo, he expanded and ran Arranglen Lodge and he designed and built Paradise Sea Side Resort and Arrowsmith Golf Course CANDACE WUÂ news@pqbnews.comÂ
Mike Jiggins passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 10 at the age of 80, but not before leaving behind a legacy in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Mike was a carpenter by trade but wore many hats including that of an entrepreneur, politician, loving father and husband. He designed and built Parksville’s iconic 36-hole mini golf course; served as board chair of the Regional District of Nanaimo; became the president of the B.C. Association of Private Care; created the Arrowsmith Golf Course and raised five children along the way. And like all good stories, Mike’s started with an adventure, a little bit of cash and a whirlwind romance. Mike was born in 1933 in England, where he married his best friend, Joan, in 1953. The couple You knew if he was your sailed from friend he was your friend England to for life—he just cared New York about people with $60 to GEORGE HOLME their name; traveled by train to Montreal and then Calgary where they settled and had their first three children. In 1960—after a short stint in the Kootneys where the family owned and operated the Skookum Inn in Windermere—they moved to Victoria where they welcomed two more children into the family. Additionally, Mike started a business venture called Shawnigan Building Supplies, which had branches in both Victoria and Sooke. He became the president of the B.C. Building Supply Dealers Association and the president of the Canadian Building Supply Dealers Association. In 1972 Mike and Joan packed up their five children and moved up Island to their favourite vacation destination—Parkville—with the intent of semi-retirement. However, not all things go as planned and the couple took on the project of expanding the French Creek Resort, which they later renamed Camelot based on Mike’s love of history and ties to Great Britain. After running Camelot for three sea-
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sons, Mike and Joan decided to undertake something completely different and purchased Arranglen Lodge Long Term Care Facility in North Qualicum. While Mike had no experience in this industry, his youngest son Patrick said his father “would read everything about a new line of business before taking it on.� Mike eventually became the president of the B.C. Association of Private Care. And together, Mike and Joan, expanded Arranglen from 26 beds to 86 beds. Mike also played an avid role in regional politics serving on the RDN board as a board director representing the Deep Bay/ Bowser area in 19821983, and later took on the role of board chair in 1986-1987. “He (Mike) was just a person you could trust,� said friend-of-40-years and political peer George Holme, who currently sits on the RDN board. “You knew if he was your friend he was your friend for life—he just cared about people.� Holme said he remembers Mike for “his signature pipe� and constant smile. In 1987 Mike designed and built what is now known as Paradise Sea Side Resort, bringing the first 18-hole mini golf course to the city which was later
expanded to a 36-hole course and a motel was added next door. The iconic piece of Parksville reflects Mike’s largerthan-life dreams, enticement with golf and ability to create something monumental from the ground up.   Patrick said his father was “absolutely taken with Disneylandâ€? and recalls playing mini golf in Anaheim, California after spending the day at the wellknown theme park. “He (Mike) was probably so interested in Disneyland because he was a finishing carpenter and could see himself building something like it,â€? said Patrick, adding the inspiration for Paradise Sea Side Resort was largely based on prints his father bought from Disney. Though Patrick candidly describes his late father as “an average golfer,â€? Mike had a keen interest in building golf courses and undertook another project in 1992 spending four years building what is now Arrowsmith Golf Course.  “He (Mike) used to always tell us kids we need to learn how to golf,â€? said Mike’s youngest daughter, Angela Jiggins. “He said more deals are made on the golf course than anywhere else.â€? In 1996 the doors to Arrowsmith Golf Course opened and the Jiggins family still owns it today.Â
Patrick said the best piece of advice his father ever gave him was: “if you’re going to do something, do it to the best of your ability, and you can do anything.� Over the many business ventures, Patrick said his parents “employed thousands of people in the community� including all their children and some of their grandchildren. Mike—an only child—leaves behind five children of his own, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two loving dogs, Lacy the Pom and Magnolia. “As busy as he was, he always had time for the kids,� said Angela, who describes her father as “kind, generous to a fault, a family-man and first-and-foremost a gentleman.� But more than anything, Patrick said his father “loved our mother most of all and would do anything for her—that was one of the last things he told me— to look after her.� A Celebration of Life for the late Mike Jiggins will be held at Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club Friday, July 25 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
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A couple of years ago there was some controversy surrounding The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve (MABR) and whether it would keep its UNESCO designation, but an update from Parksville Mayor Chris Burger at Monday night’s council meeting shows a positive outlook. “It’s been going very well, I’ve been really pleased with the university being involved, it has kind of changed the dynamic quite significantly,” he told The NEWS this week. Earlier this year Vancouver Island University and the City
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Improvement area and levy stay Parksville’s downtown business improvement area and association will continue for another five years. “We’re obviously excited,” said Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA) president Kevin Clayton. “We work closely with the city to promote the downtown. We’re all very happy.” The city took over the renewal process for the PDBA’s third mandate last
year and conducted a reverse petition process to keep the improvement area and business levy. Under the new process more than half of the property owners in the area would have to return petitions to the city saying they didn’t want to renew the BIA. Debbie Comis, Parksville director of administrative services, reported to council that of the 249 petitions sent out, 49 were returned, but only 24 “were
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Search and rescue needs more funding unglamorous operational costs like insurance and electricity. Mayor Chris Burger agreed, pointing out that the group doesn’t have any secure annual funding and that council recognizes the importance of what they do on 15 to 50 searches a year. “These guys are really important to have, we need to do what we can to
allow them to do their job and come rescue us,” Burger later told The NEWS. The group is looking for $15,000 a year in predictable funds that they can then use to continue fundraising for other capital projects. Council agreed to send the topic to the RDN board through representative Marc Lefebvre.
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Bringing the city’s bylaws up to date with changes to federal laws, Parksville council amended their business licence bylaw to include medical marijuana facilities. Adding the definition specifies
where the now federally permitted facilities are allowed within the city, restricting them to ALR (agricultural land reserve) and industrial land. Staff used bylaw update as a chance to also repeal some bylaw sections that the city’s bylaws superseded when the Resort Drive area was brought into the
city from the RDN, which they called a housekeeping effort. Acting director of planning Keeva Kehler said the potential facilities “are not like grow-ops as you might think of them, they’re more like pharmaceutical companies with scientists working on different strains.”
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Over 300 people took part in an illustration of the size of an oil tanker on Parksville Beach.
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Tanker on the beach There is now a video on-line from an event on Parksville Beach Canada Day in which the Communities to Protect Our Coast (CPOC) group, Oceanside Running Club members and other supporters joined forces to produce a graphic representation of the size of the 330 metre long, 60 metre wide oil tankers proposed for use with the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
Sheri Plummer reported that more than 300 people gathered on the beach to take part in the event which was filmed for a documentary called Coastal Tarsands, being made by local filmmaker Richard Boyce. Video of the event is on-line at http://youtu. be/clU4NlWr8z0 and portions of the documentary are available at www.CoastalTarSands.ca. — Submitted by CPOC
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atching the news stations present recent stories from outside our little Island paradise can bring many emotions to the forefront. Sometimes it’s sadness; other times it’s anger. We can feel grateful we don’t live in wartorn lands, helpless because we don’t feel we can do much to help. Put the politics and/or religion aside for a moment and consider what’s happening in the Middle East. Rockets dropping from the sky, troops on the march, hundreds of combatants and civilians going to their graves every day. Imagine boarding a plane in The Netherlands, headed to Kuala Lampur for a holiday or to visit some friends and family. Next thing you know, well, you don’t know, because you are dead, shot out of the sky as your plane crosses man-made lines on a map where some other factions of the human race are fighting over a section of Earth called the Ukraine. It can be overwhelming, this world news business, and we understand why many people just tune it out. Thankfully, there are others who do not, those who give their time and skills and money to help the victims of war, crime, natural disasters. These helpers among us are much more valuable to society than those who sit on the sidelines and verbally snipe at the federal government for its support of Israel or perceived lack of action against Russia. These critics, while a valuable part of the democratic process, really aren’t doing any good for the people on the ground in Tel Aviv, Gaza or the Ukraine. If you want to help, find a way to get water, food, medical supplies to those who need it in the world. Being a verbal sideline sniper enjoying the safety of Canada doesn’t contribute much. It’s important to exercise one’s right to free speech, but what else are you doing? Then again, while it may be selfish, the whole ‘tune it out’ option can seem inviting on a beautiful summer day on Vancouver Island. — Editorial by John Harding
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“If you’re going to do something, do it to the best of your ability and you can do anything.” PATRICK JIGGINS see story page A5
RAISES HELP ALL
PRIVATE DEBT HURTS
It mystifies me why more owners of small and medium-size businesses do not understand the benefits to them of public servants being paid decent wages and the importance of contracts. With the Coalition of B.C. Businesses filing for intervener status in the dispute between the government and teachers, obviously there is a portion who appreciate neither. As outlined in one of John Harding’s recent editorials, when locals reinvest in our community, there is a beneficial multiplier effect. This happens whether the investments are public or private as long as it is targeted at the low or middle income levels. They tend to spend more of their income locally. This is real economics — not the fantasy kind promoted by the Fraser and related institutes. They claim the more our public policies, including our tax systems, benefit the rich and global corporations, the more we all benefit. In reality, most of what “trickles down” are the social, environmental and fiscal costs plus a broken democracy while wealth is siphoned upwards. What has this to do with teachers being targeted by successive governments? To begin to unpack that we need to be aware of the 1975 Report to the Trilateral Commission: The Crisis of Democracy. It identifies, in countries like Canada and the U.S., the primary threat to the “governability of a democracy” (for the one per cent) is a “highly educated, mobilized and participant society.” So began the stealth war against public education. We need this piece to understand what has been and is going on with our public schools. We also need to know who is funding this war and why. According to research done by SFU’s Donald Gutstein, in Canada, one of the primary funders is the Weston Family. Their 2013 worth increased 26 per cent to $10.4 billion. Of this, they gave more than $22 million in tax-deductible donations to the Fraser Institute for programs designed, in my opinion, to undermine public confidence in our public schools. Why is the Coalition of B.C. Businesses supporting policies that enrich the likes of the Westons while hurting themselves, their families and their communities?
Talks between teachers and the government have broken down; a government spokesperson said that ‘they just could not afford to meet the teacher’s requirements.’ Of course they can’t — B.C. debt exceeds $60 billion, and grows by about 10 per cent a year from the borrowed deficits, which are virtually unavoidable since we have to pay $4.6 billion a year in unproductive debt interest. Governments protest that the budgeted interest figure is only $2.6 billion — but say nothing about another $2 billion due to various P3s and the like which appear in no budget. So the nurses, teachers and other lesser mortals must take what they are given after these secretive private deals have been struck. Un-discussed at any official level is the fact that many debt-free nations fund themselves wholly or substantially from their own state banks at truly minute cost — China, Norway, Germany, North Dakota on our doorstep, and many more, take your pick. In fact like we used to do, from the late 1930s to the early 1970s, when rabid privatization took over. But it is more apparent every day that those nations wholly dependent on private finance are all in continuous fiscal crisis; while those that fund themselves from their own state Banks have little or no debt, low inflation, and decently functioning economies. How difficult can it be to find out first hand, when North Dakota for instance is only a phone call away? When will our privately-funded parties take their heads out of the sand, and look around? We really do need to feel that a properly elected government is working for the province — and the nation — not for some foreign consortium of bankers with its own aims and purposes.
YVONNE ZAROWNY Qualicum Beach
RUSS VINDEN Errington
LEGION THANKS As a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for more than 40 years, I wish to thank editor John Harding for his recent editorial entitled ‘Kicking seniors.’ The Legion not only helps seniors and veterans, they work to improve the quality of life for all Canadians and youth. Most non-profit organizations who help the lo-
cal communities are excluded from paying property taxes. At this time, the Legion is losing some memberships due to aging veterans, therefore loss of dues. I certainly hope the mayor and councillors re-consider this notion of taxing any non-profit organizations, as Harding suggested in his editorial. ROGER IRWIN Parksville
OMS GRAD THANKS On behalf of the Grade 8 students of Oceanside Middle School, we wish to thank everyone who made our graduation dance a great success. In particular, we wish to mention Rosemary Blank and the Catholic Church of the Ascension for arranging use of the church hall; the OMS PAC for their cash contribution; Anne Stanley at Vancouver Island Insurance Centre for arranging insurance; Save-On-Foods for donating snacks; Panago Pizza for contributing door prizes; our families for their assurances and, most of all, our classmates for being there. MIA MURRAY, LUCY EDWARDS Parksville
LOCK YOUR CAR I am writing regarding the article about theft from 15 unlocked cars June 18-19 (The NEWS, July 3). Do you think people will get the message now? On the Island, we would all like to think we live in sleepy little communities. Wake up people. If you park your car in the open in our mall parking lots, in your driveways or on the street, and leave it unlocked, you are giving everyone who comes along free access. Recently, I parked in a local parking and noticed a purse on the front seat of an unlocked car. I took down the make and colour of the vehicle as well as the license number and reported the information to the service counter in a nearby store. The response to my concern was: “people in these parts do that all the time.” No notification was announced by the store staff while I was shopping. Lock out auto crime. Lock your cars and do not leave valuables in sight. You get what you deserve. CAROL DRIVER Qualicum Beach
ALMANAC Government Contacts PROVINCIAL:
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA
1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott. fraser.mla@leg. bc.ca
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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni
TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
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Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com
PARKSVILLE: RDN:
CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca
JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca
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VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked:
Do you like the proposed Quality Foods location in Parksville and what would you like to see there? (see story on front page)
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It might be nice if it I’m not sure I’d use it. relieves some of the BILL MURPHY parking down here. Parksville MARY LOUISE HODGSON Parksville
Definitely! Might be nice to see a hair dresser. DOREEN WILKINS Parksville
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Some local volunteers spent a morning in the Englishman River recently to learn how to measure the flow rates. Members of the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES) got the chance to train with Shawn Stenhouse, a project biologist with the B.C. Conservation Foundation. “We are basically a Streamkeepers group with our main focus being on the Englishman River watershed,” explained MVIHES’ Faye Smith. Stenhouse explained that they measure the width of the river or stream, hopefully where the flow is most even, divide it into a minimum of 20 segments and use a tool to measure the flow of the river 60 per cent below the surface, which gives them the best measure of the amount of water passing at that point. The 20 or more measurements are then averaged out to give overall flow rates, which he said has proven to give very accurate estimates. “The training was part of the program we call ‘Watershed Health and You’ which is funded by a Community Gaming Grant,” smith said. The program aims to observe the river’s health to help keep the public and various governments informed. For more information visit www.mvihes.bc.ca.
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Biologist Shawn Stenhouse (above) calibrates the flow monitor before entering the Englishman River (top): where Peter Law (from left), Lindsay Orr, Stenhouse and Doug Herchmer spent time measuring flows recently.
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FEEDING OUR RESIDENTS: The Empty Bowl Soup Kitchen event has been running in Parksville for 10 years and this year organizers raised the most dollars yet. The event, organized by Mayworks, raised $7,500 for the Salvation Army Food Bank and organizers handed over the cheque recently. The Arrowsmith Potters’ Guild made and donated the bowls for the event and local chefs donated the soup. Second from left, major Norman Hamelin and (far right) Lisa Clason from the Salvation Army accept the cheque from (far left) Jaynie Starr, Karen Easton, Jennifer Duggan and Bill Friesen, all with Mayworks. Mayworks is a Festival of Labour and the Arts, with active participants in Parksville, Comox Valley and Campbell River.
Fire ban lifted for now
after the weekend. The conditions will likely result in the reintroduction of a campfire ban prior to the August long weekend, the release stated. Prohibitions implemented by the Coastal Fire Centre covers all B.C. parks, crown lands and private lands, but do not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department, like Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Although municipalities generally follow suit, people are encouraged to check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fires. —NEWS Staff
Clarion plans still progressing cum town council last June. He told The NEWS that he and his team are proceeding with the consultant’s design for a building permit, but because many factors will come into play, he didn’t want to give any dates or time lines yet. —NEWS Staff
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Campfires are once again permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, which includes all of Vancouver Island. The Coastal Fire Centre lifted its campfire ban Wednesday due to forecasted cool and rainy weather conditions. Open fires in outdoor stoves are also permitted. Campfires cannot be larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool (such as a shovel) or at least eight litres of water available to fully extinguish it. The information bulletin released by the fire centre noted that the long-term forecast, however, is for a return to hot and dry conditions
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Deep Bay Improvement District VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE DEEP BAY FIRE HALL REPLACEMENT SELECT COMMITTEE The Deep Bay Improvement District (DBID) is considering the eventual replacement of the existing fire hall. The main concerns driving this decision are meeting current seismic building regulations and space constraints for current and future fire fighting/rescue vehicles. The DBID has established a Select Committee to review background information about the DBID fire hall project and recommend a course of action for the DBID to undertake.
The Fire Hall Replacement Select Committee will be composed of: 2 Deep Bay Improvement District Trustees 2 Members of the Deep Bay Volunteer Fire Department AND UP TO 4 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC The board invites interested individuals to complete an application for citizen appointment to this committee. Application forms are available from the DBID office and the website at www.dbid.ca Please note that there is no remuneration for appointees, citizens appointed would serve on the select committee in a volunteer capacity. For queries, please contact our office.
9am–Noon • Monday - Friday 5031 Mountainview Rd., Bowser, V0R 1G0 Phone/Fax (250) 757-9312 • www.dbid.ca
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A member of Knox United Church Homeless Committee, Fay Gano, in tandem with the Outreach past chair Carol Ross, met with Robin Campbell recently to present a cheque for over $1,500 for the Manna Society. The funds were raised through a recent Phil Dwyer concert in the ongoing Knox Presents series.
Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant. To apply or learn more, visit
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Hot bluegrass bands from around North America are making their way to the area for the 36th annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival running July 31 to August 3. Jeff Scroggins & Colorado is a high energy band from Colorado featuring Jeff’s lighting-fast fingers on banjo and his son Tristan, an award-winning mandolin player. Lead vocals are sung by Greg Blake who has been nominated twice as Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year with the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) and his bluegrass guitar skills hassecured him Guitarist of the Year at SPBGMA five times. The ladies in the band are equally impressive with Annie Savage’s high energy fiddle-style. She is a classically trained musician and teacher. KC Groves founded the all-girl band Uncle Earl, which toured internationally for years and she now teaches through Planet Bluegrass. The Bix Mix Boys from Edmonton, Alberta give a nice Canadian ring to bluegrass music. The five-piece band plays original songs about Alberta and Canada and also puts their own spin on works by other Canadian artists. Special Consensus is a Grammy-nominated acoustic bluegrass band coming from Chicago, Illinois. The group formed in 1975 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album for its 16th recording which came out in 2012 called Scratch Gravel Road. Other groups at the festival this year include the
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came in the early ’60s in his hometown. He learned the son who is so generous to our community. ” PAST PERFORMANCE ropes by hanging out at the local radio station on weekRaffle tickets will be sold between July 15 and SeptemDress for Weather ends. In 1995 Nicholson arrived in Parksville where heLes ber 15. The winnerStonewater will be announced on Dave Graham’s Spa & Salon Pick up from July 4 / 2013 Pick up from J Via Email worked on the original CHPO which became The Beach radio show, 88.5 The Coming Beach on September 15. The tick88.5, and in 2005 The Lounge 99.9 signed on. Patrick was ets are five for $10 with a maximum prize of $1,250. The hired as morning show host, playing Music with Style. balance of ticket sales will be donated to defray Patrick’s Patrick has made a huge contribution to the Oceans- medical costs. ide area by offering disc jockey services, announcing at To buy tickets contact the Qualicum Beach Chamber community events and being a good friend to many. Faye of Commerce at 250-752-0960 or drop by Mulberry Bush McKnight of Faye’s Gifts in Qualicum Beach is a friend of Book Stores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach, Faye’s Qualicum Animal Hospital Gordon Nicholson. Gifts or the Parksville Qualicum Beach News on MiddlePick up from July 4 / 2013 Pick up from J “Patrick and I go back a long way—we grew up in Port ton Ave. in Parksville. Alberni together. We want to do something to help a per—Submitted by Evelyn Clark Investment Insights by Jim Grant CIM, CFP
In 1989 The Wealthy Barber (David Chilton) told readers “to look for (mutual) funds with a long-term track record; to make sure that the team who created the success was still running the show; to emphasize consistency by looking for funds that did well in both bear and bull markets; and to stay away from fad funds, focusing instead on value-oriented, disciplined management teams.” Now that nearly 25 years have passed, let’s have a look and see how this approach has worked out. Not so well, I’m afraid.
To his credit though, he concedes this in the sequel The Wealthy Barber Returns (2011). In his words: “I’m forced to admit that funds matching those criteria over the years have collectively underperformed the market. What’s worse, some of the management teams in whom I was most confident have posted the weakest returns. It’s frustrating, but past long-term performance has proven to have virtually no correlation to future performance.”
Still it’s a popular strategy to use past performance as an emotional button when promoting mutual funds. But as hopeful investors flock to the successful funds, cash levels grow, often at the most inopportune times: when markets are high. This forces the fund manager to make a choice: buy high, or sit on cash and wait for opportunities. Waiting can be costly though, as market timing frequently backfires, not to mention the fact that idle cash in a mutual fund is still subject to fees.
It is no secret that mutual funds are having a tough go of it lately, as a growing number of commentators, advisors, and investors look for alternatives. Exchange-traded funds, for example, have grown in popularity in recent years with their promise of near market-matching returns. Indeed the Wealthy Barber makes a case for these in his 2011 book The Wealthy Barber Returns. But ironically proponents of exchange-traded funds often still use past performance to make their case. It can be a compelling case, depending of course on which numbers you look at. According to Morningstar, over a 10 year period only 14 Canadian mutual funds have outperformed the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (symbol XIU). However, let’s look at what has happened since 2011 -- a period during which the Canadian stock market has averaged only 4.36% (based on 3-year returns to November 30, 2013). By having the flexibility to underweight the weaker sectors, the number of Canadian equity funds that have bested the XIU has grown from 14 to over 200, with 57 of these actually doubling the XIU.
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Top down driving in sunny California Los Angeles, Ca. – The Nissan 370Z (Zee or Zed) oozes youthful energy with its edgy design and wholehearted performance. Add warm California air to enhance the open sports car driving experience and roll back a few years, at least temporarily. My two days in Los Angeles were spent mainly in and around Pasadena, a short freeway drive (16 km.) northeast of the downtown core. There are no beaches, no piers, no theme parks, no giant roller coasters and no kids ... ok, just a few little darlings. It does have beautifully preserved historic buildings, Sports cars like the magnificent gardens, Nissan 370Z Roadster art galleries, museums and a vibrant are surprisingly “old town” district with theatres, bars fuel-efficient, and and many great environmentally restaurants. friendly. This “Z” was designed by a CanadiBob McHugh an. A talented young man called Randy Rodriguez from Surrey, BC who works at Nissan’s US design centre in California. That magic moment of divine inspiration for the Z’s fluid styling lines apparently came while he was watching “shark week” on the Discovery Channel. He also has cleverly incorporated some subtle styling references to the original 240Z, a classic sports car. The Z’s one-touch, auto-latching convertible top can open or close in about 20 seconds and comes with a glass rear window and an integrated electric rear
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Load up that truck and head to camp out. Remember to close the door afCamping is a great way to relieve ter entering or exiting or you will be some stress and spend time enjoying sleeping with them. Most A-framed the great outdoors. tents come with a fly, which is waSome children complain about beterproof material to cover the outside ing taken from their video games or of the tent. If you’re camping on the television programs, but the expericoast bring a heavy duty tarp to help ence is one they will remember for a with the rain. lifetime. Dome tents utilize flexible poles You don’t have to be an avid outLoad your truck that provide a strong structure when doorsman or spend a lot of money to completed and can withstand strongo camping. Load your truck with a with a good tent, ger winds. You can also have larger good tent, warm sleeping bag, and warm sleeping bag, dome tents that can be separated good food and you are on the road to and good food and into rooms with hanging walls. a good time. If it’s your first time out Cabin style tents are much heavier pick a spot that’s not too far, maybe you are on the road to a good time. but provide much more headroom about an hour away. and more space, the down side to Check the internet for the best loIan Harwood these tents are they are heavy, so cations and book your spot to avoid plan on driving right to your campsite disappointment when you get there. and you will be ok. Most sites have attractive locations I recommend shopping around to see the tent that such as a lake, ocean, or a river close by that you can plan hikes together. This will provide family activities best fits your needs remembering you need enough space for your family and gear. A sleeping pad or air for the day. A good tent will make the trip that more enjoyable. mattress will help make a good sleeping bag feel If you don’t own one then here a few things to know more comfortable. Be sure to purchase one that about them, A-frame tents are usually smaller and is full length so you are not constantly rolling off can sleep two or three. They have a screened door during the night. and a small-screened window to keep mosquitos Preparing food is fun. For safety’s sake, make sure you set up your stove in a level area to avoid any mishaps. If it’s your first time then bring foods that are simple to prepare. A typical propane stove has two burners and a propane tank attached to the side. These are easy to clean and just as easy to pack away. Intersection Idiots. Remember to bring lots of garbage bags so you If an advance left turn arrow changes to solid can either take it home with you or use proper faciligreen, it’s okay to pull out into the intersection and ties at your campsite. Be sure to put your food away wait. So many people treat these intersections as though in your car preferably so as not to attract unwanted animals. Clean the area before you go to give the the green is a red for left turners! next person the same experience you enjoyed on keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca What drives-u-crazy. your camping adventure.Street. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
BM Z Roadster a chopped racy appearance and the moulded design of the tonneau cover enhances its classic “double cockpit” roadster styling. Vertical door handles have become a signature feature of modern Z cars. Auxiliary turn signal lights, on the front fenders, also hail from older generations of Z. An exceptionally good power-to-weight ratio allows an under-six second 0 to 100 km/hour acceleration time and puts this Z into elite sports car territory. Yet, when you consider its comparatively good fuel economy numbers and sane pricing, it’s still one of the smarter “expensive plaything” purchases.
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. 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Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡0.9%/2.9%/0.9% for 48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze (excl Diesel)/2014 Equinox/2014 Trax based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Equinox LS FWD/2014 Trax LS FWD lease pricing including Freight and Air Tax is $19,679/$25,801/$19,436 at 0.9%/2.9%/0.9% APR, with $600/$2,600/$2,300 down payment, bi-weekly payments are $99/$139/$99 for 48 months. Total obligation is $10,913/$17,241/$12,608, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,284/$10,669/$7,306. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. ¥$1,500/$500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze LT/Equinox LS and has been applied to the offer. †$500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $1,350 manufacturer to dealer cash delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Other credits available on select models. Offer ends July 31, 2014. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. 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Eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. $1,500 credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle, 2015MY Chevrolet, Suburban, Tahoe, or Traverse. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and is valid for vehicles delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. $1,500 credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet Equinox or Trax delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). 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Car smashes are the leading cause of accidental death among children in British Columbia. According to government statistics, every year more than 1,300 children under nine are injured or killed. Putting that in scary perspective, that’s the equivalent of around five elementary schools. It’s estimated that the proper use of child car safety seats reduce the risk of injury by a massive 85 percent and death by 70 percent. Very frightening then to contemplate that around five percent of parents don’t put their children in seats and of those that do, more than half improperly install them. It’s an issue to which I’m particularly attuned after the recent birth of my first grandson. I found myself grappling with a rear facing car seat – as
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legally required! After a few bruised knuckles and bruised head from bashing it on the door frame, Francis was installed safely as was his seat. For years, the BC Automobile Association Child Passenger Safety Program has provided solid information, resources and training to make ensure parents do install these lifesavers correctly (http://www.bcaa. com/road-safety/child-passenger-safety/overview). Now Volvo has produced a fabulous safety manual called Children & Cars, which is available free of charge at any Vol-
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three years. The booklet explains that a baby’s head is large and heavy in relation to the rest of its body but its neck is just not strong enough to deal with the forces that would rock it in a frontal collision. And a detailed diagram of how neck vertebrae develops sure bolsters that assertion. In fact, the author argues we probably all should travel backwards for safety’s sake! This was a revelation: at a speed of just 40 km/h, a child that weighs only 30 kgs will suddenly weigh the equiva-
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Sinners play marine pub A hard-hitting blues band from Victoria will take patrons of the French Creek Marine Pub on a musical tour this Friday night. Summer and the Sinners are performing at the pub from 8:30 p.m. to midnight on July 25. The band was a crowd favourite at the 2012 Powell River Blues Festival according to the music director, Steve Kozak. “Summer’s great vocal ability, warm personality and captivating stage presence had our festival audience begging for more,” said Kozak
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in a release issued by the band. Summer and the Sinners have released three CDs which feature prominent Canadian blues musicians David Gogo and Jack Lavin. The group has been performing on the road steadily since 2004 and continues to perform at festivals around the province. For more on the band visit www.summerandthesinners.com. For more on the French Creek Marine Pub call 250-2483713. —NEWS Staff
Jazzalele kicks off ukulele fest The McMillan Arts Centre is hosting the kickoff for the Nanaimo Aloha Ukulele Festival with Jazzalele Friday, July 25. The show will begin with a brief ukulele open mic session and then Jazzalele will perform. Jazzalele features Anna Acevedo Lyman on vocals and ukulele and Steve Sutton on U-bass and ukulele. The duo performs jazz and world music but they also like to include movie themes, love songs and more. Jazzalele
has performed at the Pender Harbour Jazzfest and the Winecountry Ukulele Festival in Napa among other places. The show runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $12 for OCAC members. Get tickets in advance from the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville or at the door the night of the performance. For more on the Nanaimo Aloha Ukulele Festival visit www.prshopper.com/alohafest.htm. —NEWS Staff
Showcase of local talent in Errington A local celebration of music is happening to celebrate Bev Finch and her new CD at the Errington Hall this Saturday. At the show Finch is also presenting a showcase of local artists. These include musicians Sophie Cloutier, Peter A. McLeod, Kevin Mitchell and the band Counting Time. The evening will
also include storyteller and performer Judy Millar and comedian Bobbie G. Tickets are $20 available from Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, Errington General Store or by calling 250-951-4999. For more on Bev Finch visit www.bevfinch.com. —NEWS Staff
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A new Celtic roots band has been attracting attention south of the border with their demo CD and the group is gearing up for local shows this fall. The Clanns formed in April after Al Black put an ad on Craigslist that he wanted to start a Celtic rock band. Two of the current members met him in Qualicum Beach. “So we all met at a coffee shop and it was pretty apparent that we were all going to get along,” he said, adding that they were chatting about the music they like when the two men started singing. “These two guys just broke out in song in the middle of the coffee shop and start singing these cool Irish folk songs and I thought, this is really neat.” The Clanns is now a five-piece band made up of accomplished musicians and Black said beyond the cover tunes they have already started working on originals. The music is versatile,
he said, adding it’s fun, danceable and often, cheeky. The Clanns recorded a demo of four cover songs last month. A station in Vancouver called Fairchild Radio picked up their songs in their Celt in a Twist show and, after hearing their music on a podcast, a listener in New Orleans emailed them. The group also got a request from Texas for their demo CD. “So it’s taken off quicker than we thought it was going to take off,” Black said. The Clanns will be playing at the Queens in Nanaimo July 31, followed by local band Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners, a fundraiser for CHLY radio. The group is booked to play at the Shady Rest in Qualicum Beach in November but Black is looking forward to booking some more local shows in the meantime. For more on the group, including music samples, visit www.reverbnation.com/theclanns or find the group on Facebook.
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UK Youth choir at Knox A youth choir from the United Kingdom is performing at Knox United Church Friday, August 1. The Hampshire County Youth Choir (HCYC) will present a program of secular and sacred favourite vocal pieces beginning Friday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the choir’s fourth visit to Parksville and the performance will be part of the Knox Presents… series. The choir is comprised of 40 singers, ages 15 through 19, all of whom either live or attend school in Hampshire County, UK. They do not audition for choir membership but are required to undergo a rigorous program of vocal tutoring to ensure the choir’s international standard is maintained. “It’s a steep learning curve [for the new singers],” said Martin Riddy, the choir’s accompa-
nist, “but their dedication and love for singing carries them through.” Most of the choir’s graduates do not make a career from their singing. Keith Clarke, the choir’s director, is more concerned that his graduates carry their love for singing into their adult lives as interests and avocations. The program at Knox will be drawn from the choir’s extensive repertoire which ranges from Mozart to Lennon-McCartney, Gershwin to Vaughn Williams. Possible program items could include Danny Boy, My Lord, What a Morning, O Magnum Mysterium and Yesterday. All are welcome to come see the program. Advance tickets are available for $15 at the Knox office, 345 Pym St. or at Mulberry Bush bookstores in Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Tickets will be $20 at the door. To learn more, call Knox at 250-248-3927. —Submitted by Doug White for Knox United
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Do you have what it takes to be a singing sensation? In celebration of the 2014 sand sculpting theme “A Celebration of Music”, the Parksville Beach Festival Society will be hosting Parksville Idol, a local singing competition open to all residents on Vancouver Island. With four age divisions, residents can register online up until July 31 and the finals take place on Saturday, Aug. 9 in Parkville Community Park. Up until July 31, voters can select their favourite singers in each category by viewing their video clips. Trish Smith, the Society’s event manager confirms that great prizes are planned for each category.
“We know there is so much talent on Vancouver Island, no matter what age, and we want to celebrate that so we encourage those talented local people to apply,” said Smith. Parksville Idol is for solo, amateur singers, which is defined as someone whose main income is not derived from singing or someone that has not produced a CD or a record. There will be three age divisions: kids (ages six to 12), youth (ages 13 to 18) and adult (19 +). Contestants must reside on Vancouver Island. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Parksville and the Parksville-Qualicum Beach News. — Submitted by the Parksville Beach Festival Society
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Humans, despite all of our seeming differenc- everyday lives. But not here. We are able to cruise es, are very similar at our core. We all seek love, the Highway to Happiness by simply tuning out comfort and happiness. How we go about this is bad news. This is made easy by the handful of determined by a number of factors, and is heav- corporations that control the media. Their inily influenced by what we believe. come is principally from advertisers. The adverLiving on this beautiful, bountisers want the audience to be in a tiful island, it’s much easier to positive frame of mind that’s condufind happiness and comfort than cive to buying what they’re selling. if the birth lottery has landed us Cognitive dissonance is the pheBy John Seeland in Syria, Libya or Afghanistan for nomenon that occurs when our example. Canada is one of the few beliefs don’t match reality. It is ramcountries that hasn’t had to suffer pant in our society as it gets harder to the horror of war on home soil, ocmaintain the illusion that everything cupation by invading forces, mass is just fine and the future bright and starvation, pandemic disease or shiny. Those challenging our overtly catastrophic weather. That makes positive beliefs are often labeled as it much easier to find comfort and negative, “conspiracy nuts” or the happiness in our daily lives. like. We avoid taking any detours or But billions of people around the world are off ramps from the Highway to Happiness. After not so fortunate. And at least a portion of their all, who really wants to visit Realityville anyway? suffering is the result of our comparatively opuHere are a couple of quotes from Dr. Martin lent lifestyles. Virtually all wars are over the con- Luther King that relate directly to the dangers of trol resources. We don’t want to believe that we positive thinking: “Nothing in the world is more are indirectly responsible for, or profiting from, dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscithe death and destruction. We want to be hap- entious stupidity.” py so we choose to believe the story that it’s all “He who passively accepts evil is as much inabout exporting freedom and democracy with volved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He our “good guy” allies. who accepts evil without protesting against it is As much as we’d like to believe it, the world really cooperating with it.” is not overflowing with happiness and prosperi— Brother John Seeland is an ordained ministy. Fear, death and destruction are part of many ter with the Universal Life Church.
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Learning curves Joy, abandon, wonder, learning! I’m sure all of these, whether recognized or not, must have been pulsing through that young boy’s body and mind as he and a sturdy length of bull kelp performed their gleeful ballet on a windswept patch of Wickaninnish Beach. We were enjoying a light salad lunch at a corner window of the park’s interpretive centre dining room when the young lad and his father came strolling along the beach. Dad watched as son picked up the kelp and dragged it along, sometimes dashing toward the water line and back again. There was but a gentle, foam-edged swell on the shallow water, and the boy was left to his own enjoyment of the beach while the parents sat on the nearby rocks. The view from my window let me watch through the whole of By Nancy Whelan my lunchtime the unfettered experimenting of a boy and a piece of kelp. He likely didn’t know, or care, that the bull kelp is the largest of our seaweeds, can grow up to a couple of feet per day, is attached to the rocks of the sea floor by a root called a hold-fast, and sends its bulging bulb to the surface to support the attached fronds to absorb the sunlight. Right now, this eight to 10-year-old was fascinated by what he and the kelp could do. His boundless energy was something to behold. With the bulb held tightly in his hand, he ran toward the foam wavelets creeping up the sand; brandishing the stem over his head he whipped it into the waves, then quickly backed away up the beach. In shorts and bare feet, he enacted the possibilities of his Superman t-shirt, repeatedly thrashing the waves as if to subdue them. While the sea continued in its unchangeable path, he experimented with centrifugal force by whirling the kelp stem in continuous circles over his head, perhaps thinking that he would, nevertheless, teach the waves a lesson. Maybe the arm tired of this motion, or he thought of another way to amuse himself. Bending a little he started to turn in circles, swishing the kelp’s whip in the shallow water, drawing circles around his dancing body. Again he attacked the little waves, again they ignored his sallies, but nothing daunted his perpetual movements. This time he stood a little back from the water’s edge, and dropping the whip to the sand, with an up-and-down motion, sent his own string of kelp waves to meet the incoming water. He appeared rather taken with the way the kelp wave generated by his movement travelled from his hand down the length of kelp to its tip. It must have intrigued him, because he repeated this effect over and over again. Did this little Superman think about what he was learning? I doubt it, but learning he was. I think my fascination with his creative play ran a close second to his own. It reinforced the possibilities for children’s learning and understanding when left safely alone to explore and experiment with how things work … or don’t. All it takes is a piece of kelp, a safe beach, a restless sea, and a child’s natural wonder. — Nancy Whelan’s column appears every second Thursday. E-mail: njwhelan@telus.net.
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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jane Stanhope (nee Banks) on Monday, July 14th, with her family by her side. Jane is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joe Stanhope, her sister, Julia Jenkins, her four children: Rob (Shelley); Richard (Carol); Jennifer (Russell); Jeff (Joanne), seven grandchildren: Tyler, William, Daniel, Emily, Nicole, Edward and Carolyn, and one great-grandson, Evin. Jane was born in Vancouver and raised in Qualicum Beach where she met Joe at 17 when she offered him a ride to school. It was a 66 year ride. After living in Vancouver, attending UBC and the U of Washington, they moved to Vancouver Island to raise a family, living in Qualicum Beach, Kelsey Bay and then in Port Alberni where she worked as a home-economics teacher at ADSS and later as a graphic artist with her own company, JAL Signs and Designs. Jane also worked with Arthur Erickson and at one time designed dress hats for women. She loved to travel and in her retirement years had the opportunity to see many parts of the world with Joe. Jane loved all creatures, great and small, and will be missed by her little dog, Reese. She was an accomplished equestrian rider and a very talented artist, known for her specialty in animal portraits and landscape paintings. She loved nature and her garden by the sea and took a fond interest in wildlife, particularly the birds that came throughout the passing seasons. Most of all, she loved her family, enjoying with delight and pride the changing lives and stories of her children and grandchildren. Jane was a classy, strong, and brave woman who had a blessed life. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014, at St. Edmunds Anglican Church in Parksville, B.C. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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OBEDIENCE classes in Nanoose for dogs 6 months and up. Next 8 week course begins first week of August. Full details at www.trainingwithjayne.weebly.com or phone 250.821.1983
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QUALICUM BEACH- 1000sq ft character home w/fabulous oceanviews of the Straight from lrg front veranda. Walk to town & schools, detached garage w/potential for office+ storage, 2 bdrms, 5 appls, cozy English air tight, fully outfitted trailer for occasional guests, garden area lots of sun. Pets ? $1225. Call (250)752-7404 or 250-951-1290.
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JULY 26TH
7pm, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre. $5, on sale at the Town Hall or QB Civic Ctre. Funds from ticket sales will support future Communities in Bloom. 250-752-6921, kduarte@ qualicumbeach.com
3-8pm, every Friday until Labour Day, The Old School House Arts Centre parking lot. deeaguilar@shaw.ca
QBEACH UPTOWN SUMMER MARKET 6-9pm, Thurs. evenings, July 3-Aug. 28, Second Ave. Vendors, food, entertainment. www. qualicumbeachdowntown. ca, 250-752-8856, info@ qualicumbeachdowntown.ca
PARKSVILLE SANDCASTLES 9am-9pm, Beachside Drive, Parksville. Master Sand Sculptors travel from all corners of the globe to participate. Open to public viewing to Aug 17th. 250-951-2678, www. parksvillebeachfest.ca, info@parksvillebeachfest.ca
DECOSMOS FINE ARTS Hidden Summer Treasures, MAC Galleries until July 26.
PARKSVILLE FARMERS MARKET 5-8pm, 1245 E. Is. Hwy, Craig Heritage Museum. Supporting local produce, meats, products, crafts, and services. Take in the history. 250-937-0999. olsen_megan@yahoo.ca, http://arbutusevents.ca
SUMMER CONCERTS
6:30-8:30pm, Picnic Shelter at the Parksville Comm. Park. Big Twang Theory - Tributes to Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond, 250-951-2678. info@parksvillebeachfest.ca
SAT. JULY 26 HISTORIC ST. ANNE’S
2-4:30pm, 120 years/OPEN HOUSE, Pioneer stories, cemetery stroll, Victorian tea, singing. Church & Wembley Rd. PV, $12, 9am12pm, Wed. & Fri. Church office, 250-248-3114
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Our ascent takes us up “Judges Route” to the highest peak and crown jewel of southern Vancouver Island’s alpine region. Registration includes a hiker’s emergency stove and keychain flashlight. Saturday, July 26th from 8am to 7pm, $67 per person.
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11am-2pm, Tuesdays, June-Aug. Stunning views, tea, sandwiches, pastries prepared by chef. Includes admission. Reservations, 250-740-6611. Supporting VIU’s public education. Donate a china cup/$2 off.
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8:30-11:30am/ Pancake Breakfast, 8:30am-1pm/ Ladies Auxiliary Garage Sale, 12-2pm/ Food Concession Stand selling hamburgers, hot dogs & beverages. Qualicum Beach Legion #76, 180 Veterans Way, 250-752-9632.
MAMA MIA ITALIAN FESTA 6pm/doors, 6:30pm/dinner, 7:30pm/show, 240 Lions Way, QBay, Lighthouse Comm. Hall. Tickets/$30. Italian dinner, entertainment, dancing, silent auction, & prizes. Info: 250-757-8117, events@bshs.ca
ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
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PANTHER VALLEY DAY
10am-5pm, 1245 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. Once home to so many cougars, early settlers referred to it as “Panther Valley”. Music, pony rides, face painting, scavenger hunts, & historical demos! David Patterson: 250-248-6966, www. parksvillemuseum.ca, pmaoutreach@gmail.com
NANOOSE MONTHLY MARKET 10am, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Place. $2 donation to a local charity, 40 vendors! March-October. Contact Van Isle Events for vendor application, info@ vanisleevents.ca. 250-2402702, www.facebook.com/ nanoosemonthlymarket
7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. THE CODI BAND! Rock! R&B! Reggae! ALL of your favourites! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QB.
SUN. JULY 27 ART IN THE PARK 10am-4pm, Parksville Community Park.
WED. JULY 30
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6-8:30pm, 6996 W Is. Hwy, Bowser. Musicians, food tastings & wares. Corrine, 250-947-5231, sarahmhutchis@gmail.com. 9:30am, Every Wed & Fri, Parksville Comm Park Beach. Follow the signs. By Donation. 250-951-2538
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7:30pm, North Is. Wildlife Recovery Ctre brings an owl, falcon or eagle, to Rathtrevor Prov. Park’s ampitheater for a free presentation. 250-2488534, www.niwra.org, wildlife@niwa.org
THU. JULY 31 MUSIC AT DEEZ
7pm, Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Is. Hwy W. QB. Killwater & Jones/southern rock & acoustic. 250-752-8055.
36th Coombs Bluegrass Festival July 31st August 3rd
MON. JULY 28 WEEKLY POUND & PADDLE RACE
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12:30,/doors, 1-3pm, UK Cliff Booker “The Definitive Dolomites” QB Civic Centre, $5 includes plant prize draw, coffee, tea. Valerie, 250-594-4423, email: melanson.valerie@gmail. com.
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Three gold for Parksville’s Preston Local synchronized swimmer didn’t expect much from her first time at the games T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
Julie Preston set out to enjoy the experience of the B.C. Summer Games and came home with three gold medals. Preston, a 14-year-old who lives in Parksville, took part in three synchronized swimming events. Participating in the solo, figures and team events, Preston had a chance to make a splash in the pool over the weekend and that’s exactly what she did. Figures were the first event for Preston and she got off to a great start. Rated on a number of elements out of 10, by a panel of judges, Preston recorded the highest marks, earning a first place finish and added her points to the team score as well. In her second event, the team
competition, Preston was again part of the first place team, earning her second gold. In her third and final event, the solo competition, Preston went on to capture her third gold, capping an amazing weekend, competition wise, for her. “I wasn’t expecting to finish the way that I did at all,” Preston said after her impressive weekend at the B.C. Summer Games. “It’s pretty amazing, thinking about it all now. It was a really great experience and I had a lot of fun there, being with my team and competing alongside them. It was a great weekend and I enjoyed every minute being there.” The B.C. Summer Games were hosted in and around Nanaimo from July 17-20.
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Julie Preston (middle) won three Gold Medals at the BC Summer Games in the Synchronized Swimming discipline, in the solo, figures and team events.
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Javelin competition came down to the last throw T YSON TAYLOR
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It was down to the wire for Noah Elliott at the B.C. Summer Games, where his final throw in the javelin competition landed him on the podium. Competing in the games for the first time, Elliott was at it early Friday morning to try and put himself in a medal position. “I defaulted on the first two throws so I was a little nervous,” Elliott said. “It all came down to my third and final throw and luckily I was able to make it a good one and I got a good score out of it.” Elliott’s third and final toss was good enough to land him in second place overall, which he kept for the final standings, earning silver. Also competing in discus, Elliott had another strong showing but just missed the podium,
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Noah Elliott receives his silver medal for his finish in the Javelin event at the B.C. Summer Games.
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“It was pretty close, but I just came up short of medaling in the discus,” Elliott said. “Coming in fourth in B.C. though is pretty good, especially for me, so I’m really happy with the way that things turned out.” The B.C. Summer Games took place over three days giving young athletes a chance to compete against the top competition in their age group and create friendships. Over 3,200 athletes, plus as many coaches and volunteers were involved in the games. “I had a great experience there, it was real good,” Elliott said. “They had two dances and I went to both of them and had a great time. I got to meet tons of new people and made some new friends, that was pretty cool. It’s definitely something I’ll never forget.”
After a solid showing at the games, Elliott will now look ahead to next year, where he hopes to step up his track and field game and compete in the octathlon event. With eight events in total, the octathlon is a pre–cursor to the decathlon that takes place at the Olympics. The octathlon includes the 100-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, 400-meter run, 1,000-meter run, long jump, high jump, javelin and shot put. It’s a tough task but Elliott is looking forward to giving it a shot. “I’ve been doing a lot of these events for a while and I’ve done alright in all of them. I think it would be really fun to try out.” “I really enjoy the 400-meter and I’m fine with the javelin too. I think it’s a good test for anyone and just to try it out would be a lot of fun.”
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tal to get a cast on the injured right hand. From there, he headed up to Campbell River to see Dr. Robin Evans, where he had successful surgery to repair the shattered bones. “The surgery went real well, the doctor was pleased,” Andreesen said. “So I’ll have to wait about six weeks for it to heal and then I can start doing physiotherapy on it after that. Then I’ll be able to get back to punching some more.” After the event, Andreesen is now ranked in the top five Canadian heavyweights in pursuit of the Canadian Heavyweight Championship. It’s a pleasant surprise for Andreesen, who hopes to once again have a shot at the belt that’s eluded him thus far. “That’s been the goal since day one, to get there and win the Canadian title,” Andreesen said. “Once I heal up from this, who knows what will come next. I know what it takes to get there and if I get the chance, I’m going to do everything I can to go after that title.”
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its ports and Vancouver. Stand on any hilltop around Heading South from the the Parksville-Qualicum viewpoint will bring you back Beach area and you’ll find into the trees and heading your horizon filled with peaks. across a small stream bed from Even looking North across the where you will start ascending Strait of Georgia you’ll see the again and rejoin the trail. Another upward push of a dark peaks of Lasqueti and few minutes will bring you out Texada Islands, with the jagon a key navigational feature of ged teeth of the Coast Range this mountain, the Old Logging extending out from behind Road. This junction will also them, all the way down the play a part in your downward mainland’s edge. When condijourney so remember it well. tions are right, meaning clear For now, though, turn right and air, low glare and a high refrachead up the road until you find tive index, it’s even possible to the sign for Raph’s Trail, which pick out some of the impresdoubles back to your left. sive summits near Desolation Continue to follow this, Sound when they’re silhouettignoring the Fossil Trail on ed on the horizon between the your right, and work your way tip of Hornby Island and The uphill via wooded trail and Sunshine Coast. PHOTO BY MICHAEL ADDISCOTT Amongst all of the local Mount Benson offers great views of Oceanside and beyond. scrambles up rocky bluffs, peaks, some are honeypots for one of which was the scene large numbers of hikers. In most cases, this is over the floating bridge that crosses Witchcraft of a tragic air crash, which took the lives of 23 either because they offer a combination of good Lake. A right turn along the well made trail that people in 1951. As the trees give way to rock views, relatively easy access and a prominent parallels the lakeside offers two trailheads which there is the occasional view towards Errington profile that gives a sense of achievement when- lead up the mountain. The second of these, and the summit above. Pretty soon, the foliage ever the successful wanderer looks to the sum- which borders a creekbed is the preferred out- becomes sparser and more stunted then dismit or shares the tale of their ascent with friends. ward route and is the better signposted of the appears completely as the last few metres to Of course, for those of us who live in the two. It does not take long for the trail to give a the summit lift you above the treeline at 1,019 area, another benefit of being able to see these hint of things to come as it leads up some short, metres. The views extend from Mount Baker’s mountains is that (weather permitting!) they steep sections that may require hands as well as snow-clad cone in Washington State to the offer great views of familiar places from a high feet to be in contact with the ground. A hiking Horstman Glacier near Whistler, Strathcona and sometimes distant perspective. Much like pole can be of great help on these sections, to as- Park’s mountainous serrations and South to the excitement of picking out local landmarks sist with traction and stability and to help reduce the Pacific beyond Port Renfrew. This truly is from an aircraft, looking down on Oceanside al- strain on knees and hard-working leg muscles. a spectacular setting to sit and appreciate your Within the first 10 or 15 minutes there is an efforts with panoramic views of mountains, citlows the hiker the enjoyment of orienting themselves and examining how familiar places relate option to take the detour of a few metres to ies, towns and ocean. The route down begins with a gentle downto each other in a topographical sense, rather view a waterfall. This chute is way more spectacular in Spring as snowmelt and rainfall are hill walk towards the transmitter then a steepthan by the connections of roads and trails. One popular mountain, and not one to un- channelled into the creek but, even in the drier er descent of the beautiful and well graded der-estimate, is Mount Benson near Nanaimo. months, there is something undeniably attrac- Te’Tuxw’Tun Trail. The foot of this crosses a Viewed from local high points it appears as a tive about water crashing and cascading verti- habitat restoration zone before following logging roads back around to the Old Logging road dark pyramid, silhouetted against the sky just cally over rocks. From time to time a quirky, hand carved sign from where you will re-trace to Witchcraft Lake, inland of the Lantzville Foothills. In reality, it is the broad backdrop that we see looming above will help guide your way. One of these, encoun- or follow the old bike trail which splits off and Nanaimo when sailing into Departure Bay, and tered at a fork in the trail after around 40 minutes runs downhill slightly further to the East. Either the closest of the large mountains viewed on of steady hiking, gives the choice of swinging route will tax tired legs but the final few hunthe right of the Nanaimo Parkway when head- left to a viewpoint or carrying on to the summit. dred metres of flat trail and the walk across the ing down Island. When its peak is not lost in the These trails rejoin without back-tracking so I floating bridge allow a useful warm-down beclouds, a large transmitter antenna is clearly would advise the viewpoint as a better option. fore arriving back at the parking lot. You can see Apart from anything else, it gives a great excuse photos from this hike and others on Outsider visible on the bare red rocky summit. The most popular route up Mount Benson re- to catch your breath and enjoy a snack while Adventures’ website (www.outsideradventures. quires a reasonable degree of fitness and takes taking in a remarkably good view of Nanaimo com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ around 5 hours to complete. It starts with a walk and the active shipping in the channel between OutsiderAdventuresInc)
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What to bring: Always carry a whistle where it can be immediately reached, such as on your backpack strap. Mount Benson’s summit is over 1,000 metres in elevation and many routes involve extended steep sections so hiking poles are a good idea. Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. In Summer conditions, hiking boots, trail shoes or trail runners with lugged soles, quick dry clothing and plenty of water (at least 2 litres per person) are essential. Although you will hopefully not need it, any mountain of this size should be tackled with the contingency of spare clothing, a headlamp, first aid kit and emergency food. At it’s most extreme, Mount Benson requires full Winter gear including snowshoes, crampons and mountaineering boots. Snow can occur during periods of unsettled weather during most months of the year, and this will obscure the trail. The mountain has a reputation for poor weather early in Fall and holding snow late in the Spring. There have been rescues and fatalities as a result of people setting off inadequately prepared. Having said that, Mount Benson’s main approaches are well signposted and heavily trafficked.
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
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124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
1695 Nahmint Road $429,900
Ian Lindsay
Direct: 250-228-5558
sales@timpeligren.com
250.248.1071
1759 Martini $289,000
1731 Dar’s Place $314,400
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• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property MLS # 374666
• 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedroom suite below • 20 X 20 deck with ocean glimpse and southern exposure • 12’ X 24 ‘ storage unit • Underground sprinkler system MLS # 376228
1670 Meadowood $648,000
• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure MLS # 368060
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
Recreational Riverfront Lot $45,000
www.ianlindsay.ca ian@ianlindsay.ca
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
101 - 897 West Island Highway, Parksville 1007 Cardinal Way, Qualicum Beach
$347,900
723 Doehle Avenue, Parksville
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• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
• 360 degree ocean & mountains view • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 bathrooms plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244
1785 Warn Way $414,000
• Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres
5 ACRES - Little Qualicum $174,900
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3 Bedroom main floor rancher in Chartwell. Walkout basement ready for development. School, golf, trails, beaches nearby.
1860 Square foot new construction rancher with bonus room. Great room, open concept, pantry plus storage. Oversize garage, RV parking with hookups, full warranty.
2389 McDivitt Drive, Nanoose Bay
#208-3555 Outrigger Road, Nanoose Bay
$154,900
$239,000
LITTLE QUALICUM RIVER • 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean/mountain views • Private
• 2 homes allowed • End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Southern exposure
• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area
MLS # 376706
MLS # 368087
MLS # 373584
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
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Call kevin clayton
314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, July 26 • 1:30-3:30pm 446 Rowan Drive, Qualicum Beach
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Meticulous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher on level lot with RV parking. Priced to sell. Come see this one…it won’t last at this price!
OPEN HOUSE Sat. July 26 & Sun. July 27 • 2-4pm 866 Dickinson Way, Parksville D
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Cell: 250.228.3428 Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned and Operated
Waterfront condo with sweeping views of Schooner Cove Marina. High-end custom renovation throughout. Marina, golfing, Westcoast lifestyle.
1195 Spider Lake Road, Qualicum Beach
566 Nootka Road, Qualicum Beach
$799,900
Custom designed 2800 square foot rancher. Very private, beautiful landscaping, sweeping vistas. Rural acreage, serene lake nearby.
Immaculate family home in Qualicum Woods with great indoor/outdoor living. 79 x 175 Lot, large patio, RV parking. Centrally located and in exceptional condition.
28 Ponderosa Drive, Parksville
430 Rupert Road E, Qualicum Beach
$434,900
359,900
Andrew Simons
Anchor Realty Independently Owned and Operated
$929,000
250-951-4715
Custom built open plan rancher. 3 bedrooms, extensive patio, coffered ceilings. Great neighbourhood- near schools and shopping.
Custom designed 2.16 acre estate property. Exciting kitchen, open plan, lovely master suite. Spacious triple garage with studio above.
1301 Oceanside Drive, Qualicum Beach
200 Firedance Lane, Qualicum Beach
$323,000
www.tomwhitfield.ca
$499,000
Hardwood floors Oversized shop .31 acre lot Lots of reno’s $
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$769,900
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113 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach
Highly Recommended.
Call Tom.
250.951.4882 homes@tomwhitfield.ca
2 Bedroom crawlspace rancher in Oceanside. Kitchen, family room opens to backyard. Small lot community, walk to beach, minutes from town.
Oceanview custom built rancher. Landscaped grounds with patio, privacy. Triple garage with overheight RV Bay.
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Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation
EAGLEWOOD BEAUTY $559,900
• 2 bed/2 bath 1574 sq.ft • 45ft cedar deck featuring mountain & forest views • RV parking, located on private lane • Light bright and airy MLS# 378512
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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED $289,700
NEW LISTING $331,900
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MLS# 375109
AVORADO RESORT $42,900
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• Extensively renovated rancher • 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1308 sq. ft. • Granite counter-tops, hardwood, new carpets MLS# 374773
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900
• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach MLS# 373360
INVESTMENT OR STARTER $211,900
• 2 bed, 1 bath, 864 sq. ft, • Open floor plan • Detached workshop, easy walk to ocean MLS# 347920
FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $149,900
• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher MLS# 373924
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $64,900
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
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• 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • Cleared building site • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 361710
• 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
• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park MLS# 377863
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 372109
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Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357
OPEN HOUSES
Nicky Westnedge
Unlicensed Assistant
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grantwildeman@shaw.ca
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
SATURDAY, JULY 26 from 1-3pm 907 Savary Drive, Qualicum Beach 1299 Sunrise Drive, French Creek $379,000
895 Bouman Place, French Creek $394,900 • • • •
Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher Hardwood floors and granite throughout Heat pump and 3D electric fireplace Loads of RV parking / Fully fenced
$499,900
Hosted by Rob Ohs
• Sprawling, almost 2000 sq. ft. rancher on crawl • 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, family, living and formal dining room • Large .43 acre landscaped lot, detached shop and RV parking
SATURDAY, JULY 26 from 1-3pm 722 Soriel Road, Parksville
*5% Down = $644 MONTHLY PAYMENT
$299,900
130 Hamilton Ave, Parksville $369,000 • • • •
Corfield Glades 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher on crawl Gourmet style kitchen with Island & eating bar Natural gas fire place in Family rm and separate Living rm Sunny south facing back yard and large patio
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3 bedroom home in popular neighbourhood Newer 30 year fibreglass shingle roof Updated bathroom and new paint and doors throughout 10,000 sq ft fully fenced private yard
1406 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay $464,000 • • • •
2066 sq. ft. stand alone Crofton Model Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen and custom built ins Bright and sunny southern exposure Oversized garage
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• Large .66 acre building lot tucked away on a quiet cul de sac • Panoramic views of the ocean, islands, & mainland mountains • Water line, underground services, & sewer connections in place • Sunshine throughout the day, lovely summer sunsets to the west
$329,000
• Bright, sunny, & upgraded 980 sqft 2 bedrm rancher in 55+ MHP • Living Room w/west-facing window, Kitchen w/updated appliances • Good sized Bedrooms, cozy Den w/doors to deck, storage space • Large private lot w/shed, replaced roof, fuel tank, & hot water tank
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679 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach
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$299,900
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206-309 Morison Ave, Parksville $139,000
• Luxurious 2525 sqft 3 bed home on 5.69 acres secluded in the forest • Vaulted ceiling, propane FP, wall of windows, Kitchen w/top-line appls • Huge patio w/FP, waterfall, & hot tub, decorative outbuildings, & pond • Huge Detached Shop w/ in-law suite, separate 950 sqft rental home
• Bring your dreams & bldg schemes! Ready-to-develop .42 acre lot • Ideally suited to a walk-out basement home, all services are in place • Near hiking, golfing at Fairwinds, boating at Schooner Cove Marina • Just 15 minutes to North Nanaimo’s “Woodgrove Mall” & Parksville
• Bright 924 sqft 2 bedrm in quiet MHP w/low strata fees, .14 acre • Large Living Room, roomy Kitchen w/eating area & BI cabinetry • Master Bedroom has 4 pc ensuite w/soaker tub and sep. shower • Well maintained complex near trails, Englishman River Falls Park
• 2050 sqft 3 bed brand new main-level entry just steps to the beach • 11’ ceiling, gas FP, Island Kitchen w/ granite CTs, fenced .18 acre
A RARE OPPORTUNITY!
PICTURESQUE AREA
OWN YOUR OWN LAND
HOSTED BY MARK ANDREASEN $539,000
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OPEN HOUSE 281 BULLER RD, QUALICUM BEACH SAT JULY 26 1-4 PM & SUN JULY 27 1-4 PM
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#1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
Personal Real Estate Corporation
11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD
$78,000
406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
$86,000
Ph. (250) 752-2466 Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622 nancybolch@shaw.ca 113 W. 2nd Ave
2285 MORELLO ROAD
$179,000
2-447 PYM STREET
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• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas fireplace in main lvg area • Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge
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916 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
3974 BOVANIS ROAD
• Well cared for mobile home w/beautifully landscaped & private, fenced yard • Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets • 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes
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Completely renovated chalet style, 3 bedroom home on quiet, private, lot. 1241 sq. ft. home has been lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrooms. New hardwood flooring in the lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm. beautiful covered deck, 1/2 acre lot, garden has been done organically. RV & boat parking. Across from the ocean so only a short walk to the waterfront.
1097 AERY VIEW DRIVE
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$319,000
Tastefully appointed 1692 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Bright white kitchen, eating area, living room w/woodstove Family rm w/gas fireplace & skylight, double garage w/storage Updates: kitchen & counter tops, pot lamps, vinyl windows Laminate flooring & tile in entry. Fenced & landscaped yard
1580 MEADOWOOD WAY
$389,900
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Cozy 2 bedroom rancher, w/room to add on sits on almost 1 acre Large living room features a faux stone fireplace w/efficient wood insert Hardwood flooring, large window & sliding patio doors to the deck Detached workshop/storage building & separate cabin/workshop w/loft Private meadow out front. Backs onto Nanoose Creek
$349,900
Custom 3 bdrm home. kitchen w/island & pantry, vault in lvgrm Main bath w/separate shower, soaker tub, glass block, full ensuite Woodstove, den, 2 full baths. Separate cottage w/full bathrm, RV dump Private covered patio, 16’x10’ deck & beautifully landscaped yard Storage shed, wood shed & lots of RV & boat parking, alarm system
108 DENMAN DRIVE
$447,900
• Beautiful, west coast designed, Wembley Lane town home. • Lovely 1,265 sqft home features 2 spacious bedrms, 2 full baths • large living room w/electric fireplace, large dining area • luxurious kitchen with s/s appliances, granite counter tops, • lots of cabinets, breakfast bar. single car garage + 1 extra spot
819 PATRICK DRIVE
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Lovingly updated 3 bedrm 2 bath home, high end laminate flooring Custom solid maple gourmet kitchen, granite counters, SS appliances, High end laminate flooring, new light fixtures throughout Tile floor, 2 pantries w/pull outs. WI closet w/built in cherry shelving Parklike, mature landscaped lot w/RV & boat parking. garden shed
774 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
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Executive home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area 2543 sq. ft. 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & family room Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances Open floor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas FP Walter Allen custom built home
1490 SUNRISE DRIVE
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Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage
26-1059 TANGLEWOOD PLACE
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Beautiful ocean view condo on the amazing Rathtrevor Beach Tanglewood, the ultimate, luxurious vacation home, Vaulted ceilings, hardwd flrs, granite counters & fabulous bathrms. Relax around the fireplace in the privacy of your all season retreat. These homes offer quiet, low density living in a natural setting
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• “PEACE, QUIET, AND PRIVACY” - Great Value! • 3 bed 2 bath 1600 s ft Rancher (built 2004) on 2.6 acres • Lots of useable space and parking • Steps to spectacular Qualicum Falls Park
• Renovated 2700sq. main level entry home w/2 bedrm suite. • New maple kitchen w/5 burner gas stove, new roof, new floors, • Built in vacuum, double garage & 200 amp service • New garage door & awning on deck. Large deck w/ocean view • Raised garden beds, fenced backyard & lots of RV/boat parking
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1387 WARD ROAD
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A WINDWARD MASTERPIECE! “like new” rancher, open concept Kitchen w/maple cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances Living rm w/vaulted ceiling, picture windows, gas FP. 3 bedrms + den, hardwood flrs throughout, tile in bathrms, “Full house” hepa filter, HW on demand, Low E windows
1424 STATION ROAD
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Private treed 5 acre lot w/custom built home Updated kitchen w/granite counter tops Hardwood flooring, newer SS appliances Bonus is the 2 one bedroom detached suites Extensive updating through home and suites
$725,000
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Beautiful home,.22 acre lot, backing onto Eaglecrest Golf Course. White kitchen , entry w/vaulted ceiling, formal dining room Hardwood floors, oversized windows, high end carpenting New roof, heat pump, paint in & out, blinds & drapes, Custom patio canopy & green house. back yard done in patio bricks
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WALK ON WATERFRONT! “like new”, 2652 sq. ft. home Open concept w/a white kitchen w/large island & breakfast bar, Formal dining area, eating nook, 3 large bdrms, luxurious ensuite Insulated double garage with 200 amp service, 27’x11’ workshop 3 piece bathrm, storage area & a large, 32’x15’ RV/boat garage.
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Quality, 1839 sq. ft., 3 bedrm rancher, heated crawl, fenced backyard Maple kitchen, SS appliances, Russian oak hardwood & bamboo flooring Living rm w/gas fireplace w/river rock face, Hunter Douglas blinds Luxurious ensuite w/soaker tub & separate shower. BI vacuum Heat pump, HRV system, BI vacuum, sani dump & power for RV pad
5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home Includes a 20’ x 22’ workshop/garage There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage Great investment property or for extended family
868 GAETJEN STREET
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SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT HOME! custom built. .49 acre lot, Gourmet kitchen w/cherry wood cabinets, wine cellar SS appliances, granite counter tops, baker’s island w/breakfast bar Formal dining rm, grand living rm, family rm w/vaulted ceiling Brazilian cherry floors, radiant in-floor heat, 3 gas fireplaces
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada
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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm
Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC PHASE 4 SOLD OUT•• PHASE PHASE III 5 -& 2 PHASE UNITS REMAINING PHASE I &1II-SOLD OUT IV NOW SELLING PHASE 6 COMING SOON
$335,000 Starting at $364,900
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• Beautifully finished single level patio homes.
• Oversized 2 car garage.
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den.
• 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.
Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.
CONTACT US 1.866.956.6228 www.creeksideatcorfield.com FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper *PREC john@coopermclintock.ca or Sean McLintock *PREC sean@coopermclintock.ca
BIG BIKE Last month, our local Coast Realty offices participated in the Heart & Stroke Big Bike event and received a Top Spirit Award, collecting and making donations of $8,616, the largest amount for Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Thank you to all of our donors, who have helped give our families, friends and neighbours their biggest chance at longer, healthier lives. Coast Realty Group is very pleased to take part in sponsorship, scholarships, and community events that enhance quality of life in our Oceanside communities.
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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433 OPEN HOUSE • SAT. JULY 26 • 1-4PM NE
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1658 GRANITE ROAD
Custom built, 1876 sq ft rancher 2 beds, sep. den, 9’ ceilings Parklike 1/2 acre, crawlspace Sep. shop/workshop,Madrona Heights
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2700 VAN ISLE ROAD
1.2 acre park like setting 1,000 sqft. shop, 400 sqft. loft apt. Perfect for B&B, steps to beach 4,200 sqft, 5 beds, 6 baths
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Qualicum Woods Westcoast renovated beauty 2146 sq ft on 3 levels with 4 beds/3 baths Gorgeous outdoor garden & deck areas Detached studio/workshop
Sue Tompkins
657 TURNER ROAD
$254,900
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1190 COURTNEY Immaculate home & 5.51 acres! 2788 sqft rancher (2008), 30x40 finished shop 3 bed 3 bath with bonus room 30x40 commercial greenhouse
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Private 4.99 acres in Qualicum Beach Updated 1,735 square foot rancher Minutes from golfing and Qualicum Village Seller will consider a trade
Ian Mackay $529,000
DALE RUMMING!
3 bed 2 bath rancher on crawl Corfield Glades, level sunny lot, private back garden Maple kitchen, maple floors Gas stove, hw, fp, bbq
$400,000
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• Value packed 1465 sf, fully furnished • 2 bdrm, 2 ensuites, 2 parking stalls • Stunning ocean views
Lorraine Petersen
$459,000
875 CAVIN ROAD • .67 acre waterfront estate property • 1750 sq ft rancher, 3 bed, 2bath • Skylights, vaulted ceilings • Separate shop, stairs to the beach
$898,000
kevin clayton
811 FLAMINGO DRIVE
2,294 sqft. beachfront cottage Walk-on beach, close to amenities 0.41 of an acre with out-buildings Glorious sun room, magnificent views
$749,900
Aaron Nicklen*
202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!
$29,900
Jill Tuggle
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$998,000
1670 WYATT’S WAY
Immaculate 2350 sq ft rancher, built 2011 3 bed, 2.5 bath + sunroom, open plan Granite, hardwood, tile, heat pump 2 acres overlooking 4 natural ponds
$485,000
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Private setting Quality finishes throughout 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Maple and granite kitchen
$499,000
Jill Tuggle
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Exquisite 5,855 sqft. rancher on 2.87 acres Quality finishing throughout, chef’s dream kitchen 2 bedroom in-law suite, mountain views Incredible landscaping, swimming pool
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$274,900
John Milroy
2418 GREENRIDGE CRESCENT
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2,864 sqft. Observation Point townhome Ocean, mountain & golf course views Large media & recreation room Walk to rec. centre, pool & ocean
$598,900
Louise Roy
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Large kitchen, open to family room Fenced backyard, close to amenities Newer roof, hardwood floors 2,169 sqft., 4 beds, 3 baths
$599,000
Aaron Nicklen*
509-1155 RESORT DRIVE
• 865sf Deluxe Spa Bungalow • 1bdrm, 2 fireplaces • New reno’s/100% ownership
$119,000
Jill Tuggle
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