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City’s local Angel gives back ENTREPRENEUR: | Angel Magnussen puts all the love she can into the blankets she sews for sick kids, and she’s getting recognized for her efforts. KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

ost kids don’t get their dream job right out of high school but then again, most kids aren’t as determined as Angel Magnussen. “She’s always known that’s what she wanted to do, spend her life helping sick kids,” says Cheryl Magnussen, Angel’s mom, “and this is really cool, to actually have that realized so young.” Angel, 18, took that passion and founded Hugginz by Angel, a non-profit company dedicated to sewing blankets for sick children and children with special needs all over North America. Being in and out of hospital as a result of complications to do with Down Syndrome, she knows what it’s like and wants to help out as much as she can. While Angel never gets to meet the majority of the children she helps, the parents will send her photos of children with their blankets and stories about how the blankets have helped. But the most important thing to Angel is the knowledge that she’s helped. “To her it doesn’t matter [if] she doesn’t get to meet all those other kids. What matters is that those kids get their blankets and they get well. She really believes that those blankets will help them get well and she stuffs them right to the brim with love.” Cheryl applied to

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Angel Magnussen and her mother Cheryl work on a blanket in the new studio provided by Telus. Studio, below, is to be moved into the backyard.

Telus’s “Give Where We Live” campaign in June and within a week the company had gotten back to them with the good news; they’d been chosen for the campaign. In the weeks that followed, Telus cameras followed them everywhere, from Port Alberni to Vancouver, and met the families that Angel had helped. And then one day Telus had another surprise for the Magnussens. “They sent us away one afternoon for a few hours… and then came down the road with us and everybody was here and it was happening. That was really cool.” Angel and Cheryl came back to a brand new studio sitting on the front lawn of their house. While it’s not quite finished yet,

they’re hoping to get a few little amenities put in as soon as the studio gets moved to its permanent spot on their property, later this month. “We don’t have power yet, we don’t have any lights yet so we’re going to get the lighting put in here [so she can] work here in the evening. We have four different working stations, lots of storage and this is the station for cutting the material and getting things set up, which is great.” Angel gets close to a dozen requests a day so to keep organized, Cheryl wants to use the iPad they were given by Telus and hook it up to a monitor and a keyboard to stay on top of all the work. And there’s a lot of work: in addition to making the blankets,

Angel also paints pictures. “She’ll be selling the prints in her online store once that gets open and the original paintings will be going to charities or families in need.” Between auctioning off the blankets, paintings and all of the other charity work Angel’s done over the years, she’s raised more than $270,000 and raring to do more. “Things have been a little slow for her because she’s been having all those surgeries lately so it’s been a little bit tougher for her lately, but by midAugust we’ll have an open house for the public [with] a big barbecue,” Cheryl said. “She was in the hospital for her graduation so she missed the

ceremony...[at the] open house we’ll do a little graduation ceremony and she’ll get to wear her cap and gown and we’ll get someone to come officiate so she feels like she still has a graduation ceremony. “Her friends who all graduated will all come over with their caps and gowns on too and they can do their own little mini ceremony.” Angel will also be

giving sewing lessons to anyone willing to learn, and to help out. “We’ll be putting our open sign out on the street and putting announcements on Facebook every day, which times it’s open so we can start tackling the list,” Cheryl said. They welcome anyone who would like to come and sew regularly, and have other non-sewing tasks available for

people simply wanting to volunteer, she added. “This is a huge step forward and she’ll be able to help so many more people.” For more information on Hugginz by Angel, please visit facebook. com/hugginzbyangel, hugginzbyangel. com, email hugginzbyangel@ gmail.com or call 250731-3927. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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etter cycling route and more bicycle racks are among the cycling amenities that need to be implemented in Port Alberni, according to city councillors. The Active Transportation Plan, presented to council by City Engineer Guy Cicon, emphasized residents’ desire for better cycling and pedestrian amenities. “The report outlines the benefits of a town that’s more easily walkable and

cycleable,” said Cicon. “There’s economic benefits, there’s quality of life benefits and of course health benefits.” While in favour of making the city more bike-friendly, Councillor Jack McLeman had his reservations about methods used in some other cities. “To me, if we were to just put a lot of lines on the road to say that this is a bike lane my experience with those is that they’re deadly and dangerous because cyclists get the idea that there’s an invisible wall and they can’t be hit while

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they’re in there.” He would prefer to go the same route as Nanaimo. “[They have] a fairly decent cycling system where it’s not that much on the roads and a large part of it is on trails, which I like better.” Citing a need for a place for cyclists to park their bicycles, councillor Wendy Kerr asked for a review of current bike parking at city facilities. Adding bike parking as a requirement of any new developments in Port Alberni may be in order, she said. City staff were directed to provide reports with regards to both issues for subsequent meetings.

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here’s not enough benches along Johnston Road, Councillor Cindy Solda told city council on Monday night. “We do have a lot of benches, especially down at the Harbour Quay, but we still need to add more benches on the Johnston Road corri-

dor,” said Councillor Solda, “A lot of the merchants [there] have said that there’s no place to sit. According to City Engineer Guy Cicon, the city currently has 42 benches from a contract with Bus Stop Ads. The benches serve a dual purpose; raising revenue from the advertising on the back of the benches

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council. “So I just posted that little message on [Facebook] to address it now for people who don’t know that I’m pregnant, rather than keep waiting for people to bring it up.” Running for council won’t be the first time that Minions takes on additional responsibilities while pregnant; she had her biggest growth year as a mortgage broker the year she gave birth to her daughter, now two years old. She was able to do so, in part,

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While Sharie Marie Minions isn’t thrilled to have her pregnancy brought up while she runs for council, she’s glad to get the issue out of the way early on. “I’ve been expecting someone to say something negative,” she said, and it finally happened when a man she didn’t know approached and said she should spend time with her kids rather than running for

due to the help of her husband. “Every family’s different but my husband and I have certainly shared all of the responsibilities in raising our daughter and that’s how we’ll raise our next baby as well. It’s certainly not more my responsibility than his so I really don’t think that anybody should consider it to be more of an issue for a pregnant woman running for council than for a man who has a pregnant wife.”

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It’s that double standard that Minions is concerned about. “The big problem with me with being asked that question [is that] I really honestly feel that if my husband were running for council no one would even bring it up because they would see it as more my issue than his, whereas because I’m a woman it’s seen as I’m the one who’s having the baby.” Though she wishes it wasn’t an issue in 2014, she’s thrilled that the response from city residents has been incredibly positive. “[This] has brought a lot of positivity to

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message and people just call me and leave messages and send personal Facebook messages encouraging me and saying how great they think it is that I am doing this now.” Minions, who is due in October, is also hoping that if she gets elected to council she can make a difference in how working mothers are viewed. “A big part of the reason I’m running is my daughter and our baby on the way [because] I want them to be able to make their lives in Port Alberni and I want [it] to grow for that to happen. I think [this] will help people realize that it’s completely fine for someone to be a mother and work and vice versa for a man.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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progress so far. “We do have more plans to expand it but we’ve got it to a workable state and we’re going to just keep going slowly on it from there.” Meanwhle, another group is also vying for a community garden. A community garden would help feed Port Alberni’s less fortunate and supply its soup kitchen and

foodbank with food, Ubuntu Port Alberni spokesperson Dan Cebuliak said. Cebuliak plans to approach Port Alberni city council about the idea at future meeting. Cebuliak says he has identified land in both the city and School District 70 inventories for a garden. A tract of land behind the old Alberni District Secondary

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to five hours a week each to grow produce which would be used to supply the food bank, soup kitchen as well as to people living in low incomes, Cebuliak said. “We’d sell a portion of it to at nominal prices to generate revenue which would be put back in the program.” Cebuliak is a member of Ubuntu,

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School is one of the pieces of property Cebuliak will be approaching school board officials about the project. “The amount of food grown locally could be phenominal given the amount of land that is available,” he said. If his request is successful, volunteers would prepare the land. Afterward, they’d dedicate three

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omething delicious is growing in Port Alberni and the Young Professionals of Port Alberni (YPAV) might be behind it. Inspired by the Young Professionals of Nanaimo, the group decided to take on a community garden as one of their inaugural projects. “We wanted to provide [a garden] for the community,” says YPAV member Sharie Marie Minions, “we want it to be a community space so we have plans to run community gardening classes. One of the members of our group, Janette Cormier, is an herbalist so she’s going to teach classes on that.” While the group will be charging for

individual boxes, they want to plant blackberry bushes along the edges of the fence so even those without access to the garden can enjoy it. “We’ll actually have a lot of crops there that will be for anyone to come and pick [because] we want to keep it as much a community feel as possible.” The garden is already green with new growth and there are some green tomatoes showing up but there’s still lots of work to be done. “We have another work party for our group and anyone else in the community who wants to come help on August 10, because we’re planning on building a little garden shed and other stuff like that as well.” Despite the work ahead, Minions is happy with the

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Tax revenue up in smoke The proliferation of contraband tobacco in Canada is nothing new, but it’s often an overlooked crime in the public realm. It’s no surprise to smokers, but tax revenue on legally purchased cigarettes has been steadily rising for the past few decades with an average pack now costing $10. Advocates like the B.C. chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society say the increased cost is a win-win, as it boosts government revenue while incentivizing more people to quit the destructive habit because of prohibitive cost. Kathryn Seely, the non-profit organization’s chief advocate for healthy public policies, told the Vancouver Sun in 2013 that higher prices can be particularly effective in quashing youth smoking. Yet it appears more people are finding alternative ways to satisfy their nicotine habit by avoiding government gatekeeping altogether. An analysis of hundreds of cigarette butts at five sites in Victoria and Saanich found up to 25 per cent were contraband, or illegal products. Finding a thrifty supplier seems to be the easy part, according to Andrew Klukas, president of the Western Convenience Stores Association, who conducted the analysis. Klukas also pointed out 22 per cent of cigarette butts collected at Vic High were classified as contraband, which suggests teens are finding ways to avoid expensive legal cigarettes in favour of illegal products as well. A baggie of 200 cigarettes can sometimes cost only $10, Klukas said. Klukas and his colleagues have a vested interest in locals purchasing cigarettes from their retailers, but the research suggests the B.C. government may be losing $120 million a year in tax revenue to illegal tobacco dealings. That’s money going into the pockets of organized crime. The issue needs renewed focus from both federal and provincial governments. — Victoria News

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ICTORIA – A recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited numerous comments from readers. Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window and grasping the grim physics of the real world. There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner, or as teens prefer “loser”) and “N” (for novice, or in teen-speak “nerd”) have been around since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more

difficult and expensive process. Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against. First there is the written “knowledge test” to obtain a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46-per-cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by 2013. The first road test is required to go from “L” to “N” and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years. More practice and another $35 are required to try again. Students fare better on the second road test, where the failure rate has consistently been 21-22 per cent for the past decade. ICBC reports that in

the first three years of the graduated licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28 per cent. Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a “zero tolerance” for alcohol. Impaired crash and injury statistics aren’t available for drivers in the graduated licence program, only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that number declined to 14 by 2012. There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make

‘The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process.’

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other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient. A couple of readers were concerned about the effect of higher rural speed limits on older drivers. One suggested that higher limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats. Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuana-impaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of incidents. Then there is the government’s own position.

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Racers loved warm welcome To the Editor,

Do you think the provincial government should offer Coulson Flying Tankers a contract to put the Martin Mars waterbomber back in service?

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That position was articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton. “Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.” The strategy notes that new technologies

such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions. Next comes selfdriving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their smart phones again. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

My name is Mike McLellan. I race a Formula 1 Tunnel Boat on the Prop F1 Series down in the United States. My race team was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the Alberni Valley Regatta last weekend. I have raced boats all over North America for a lot of years. We have never, ever, ever, anywhere, ever been as warmly welcomed and received as we were in Port Alberni last weekend. People would come up to us on the street, in restaurants, everywhere. We heard comments like “welcome to Port Alberni” or “thanks for coming to the regatta and supporting it”. Another popular one was, “Welcome! Enjoy your stay here”. In fact on two occasions we were having the conversation amongst ourselves, talking about this happening so much, and somebody would come up and interrupt us with another warm, welcome. On behalf of myself and the entire race team we wanted to thank the great people

of Port Alberni for the warmest welcome anywhere, and for putting on such a great event. We sincerely hope to be invited back again. Mike McLellan, McLellan F1

Museums want waterbomber To the Editor, Re: Bring back our bomber, July 24.

In 2007 Rollie Back, president and CEO of the BC Aviation Council, Gil Pascal, board chair of the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum and I had the resources to create two museums featuring the Martin Mars waterbombers. We were going to cross-market one another. One was going to be located in Port Alberni and the other in Maryland, in the community where the planes were built. Jimmy Buffet was on board to help raise funds. Articles appeared in the New York Times and Washington Post. People from all over North America were flying high with excitement. Both museums would have been known worldwide as destinations for this historic aircraft.

Evergreen Aviation in McMinnville, Oregon offered to share corporate knowledge on all their successes with their aviation displays that include the famous Spruce Goose. Experts were utilized to help prove that this was the best possible option for the Mars waterbombers. Some time back in history the Mars were put at the bottom of the call out list for Forest Service managed fires. Conair and many other smaller heli and airplane operators were called out or even put on retainers to be available. Not the Mars. In fact, in the days when they did regular fire patrol flights either with the Mars or the Goose, even when they discovered a new fire that they could have immediately extinguished, if it wasn’t on their property, they had to call the Forest Service and they would call out the competition. I offered facts on how the technology was being phased out, and how the aircraft were being made obsolete by the US government. It’s all still happening today. My motivation then was fear our community would end

up losing the Mars forever, as it appears will happen, so the least Coulson should do is offer what he can to the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum who would appreciate the aircraft forever. Stacey Gaiga, Port Alberni

Stop education ‘epidemic’ To the Editor,

Teachers’ greed is spreading like summer wildfires. B.C. is not the only province dealing with teacher negotiations. The last signed teachers contract in Newfoundland expired on August 31, 2012. The Newfoundland government and the Newfoundland Teachers Federation have been negotiating ever since, now at 24 months. Talks have expired as both sides are too far apart and mediation is out of the question. The last signed contract in Saskatchewan expired on August 31, 2013. The Saskatchewan teachers federation has negotiated two contracts with the Saskatchewan government, since then, advising the Saskatchewan teachers to vote yes on the contract

proposals. Both times, the teachers ignored the federation’s request. The epidemic of this “teachers’ greed” must stop or students will not be reporting for school in September in B.C., Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland. Joe Sawchuk, Duncan

Harper hurting Canada’s rep To the Editor,

By choosing to be a narrow-minded vocal cheerleader for the Israeli government, Stephen Harper has done Canada’s international reputation a huge disservice. All his ‘bobbleheading’ ministers are marching in regimented lockstep behind him because they are afraid to do otherwise. Unfortunately, selfeffacing diplomacy is not Stephen Harper’s style. For him politics is war and scoring political points with his core conservative supporters is more important than preserving Canada’s once proud reputation for being an honest peace broker. Lloyd Atkins, Vernon

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Volunteer cooks up warmth at Abbeyfield In a few weeks the residents of Abbeyfield will celebrate the 12th anniversary since it opened its doors to the community. It has been an interesting process, initiated by founder Terry Whyte and carried out by many

who have been actively involved in supporting this nonprofit organization. The staff have been instrumental to the success of Abbeyfield in the provision of shelter, and homelike environment to dozens of seniors in the Valley, as they

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Residents sing high praise for Abbeyfield employee From / 16

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Staff member Jeanette Stacey has has worked in the kitchen since 2002, and is an essential part of the organization’s success.

This was an unforgettable moment of her time working in this home. She also adds that the yearly trips to Denman Island by the residents on their three-day summer “vacations”, tops her highlights. “What a pleasure it

was to see some of the residents who chose to go on “holidays” and change their scenery for a short time”, she said. Two of the longest residents of Abbeyfield, Muriel Thompson and Bertha Levesque, expressed their appreciation for the job Jeanette has

done in Abbeyfield. “I clearly remember when I first came to Abbeyfield and I was very nervous and uncertain about my new home,” she said. “Jeanette made it easy for me to get familiar with the place and made me feel welcome”, Mrs. Thompson. said “She is a gentle and caring person, always trying to provide a

good service in a pleasant way”, Mrs. Lévesque added. As Abbeyfield prepares to celebrate another successful year of operation, congratulations go to Jeanette Stacey. She ensures that the residents enjoy their living conditions in a comfortable home, and for the staff to work in a pleasant environment.

Ubuntu garden differs from others From / 16

The Ubuntu project would be different from other community gardens ensconced in the Valley. “Ours would be larger in scale,” he said. Cebuliak said he’s been percolating the idea after a

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Proteau wins fourth Canadian Mid-Am title Woodstock, Ont. (Golf Canada) – Christina Proteau of Port Alberni has won her fourth consecutive mid-amateur title at the Canadian Women’s Amateur championships last week

at the Craigowan Golf and Country Club in Woodstock, Ont. In the Mid-Amateur division (25-plus), Proteau carded a final round 7-over 78 to finish seven strokes

ahead of Helene Chartrand of Pincourt, Que. at 14-over 298. “It feels great, I didn’t play well today but I finished with a birdie on 18 which was nice but looking at the four

days total I played really solid,” Proteau said. “I feel really proud of that achievement, you do have to play well to win that part of the tournament and it was nice to get it done today.”

Buffie wins men’s title at AGC GERRY FAGAN Alberni Golf

The 2014 Alberni Auto Works Club Championship is in the books for the Alberni Golf Course’s men’s club. Congratulations go to Colton Buffie, who emerged the winner, by defeating former champion Mike Pichor by two strokes. Honourable mention goes out to the 3rd place finisher Craig

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Club captain Steve Acland, left, congratulates club champion Colton Buffie and net winner Phil Anker.

Acland. In the handicap flight first place was won by Phil Anker with a net two day score of 134, followed by Paul Saulnier at 138, who beat

out Sam Parhar by retrogression. In fourth place with 140 was Jerry Swaney, fifth and sixth places were awarded to Gary Korven and Clark Crowe who tied at 141.

The closest to the pin winners for Saturday were, Gerry Blender on no. 2, Cliff O’laney on no. 4, Mike Pichor on no. 13 and on no. 17 it was Gary Korven. With the long drive on no.1 going to Ted Stewart. On Sunday closest to the pin, on no. 2 went to Livio Tedesco, on no. 4 it was Jim Rhodes, no. 13 was won by Steve Acland and on no. 17 the winner was Russ Israelsen, with the long drive on no. 1 going to Bob Turner.

There were two money pot winners on Sunday with $48 going to Darren Van Dyk for the only bird on no. 13 and $17 was won by Ted Stewart for his bird on no. 4. Once again the Men’s Club would like to thank the Management and Staff of Alberni Auto works for their generous contribution to the Club Championship. Next Sunday is an open day. Please book your own time starting at 7 a.m.

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It was another hot one on the Alberni Golf Course this week as the ladies’ nineand 18-hole divisions took to the greens. In the nine-hole ladies low handicap, low gross was won by Claudia Romaniuk, low net went to Julie Swaney, low putts was a tie between Swaney and Carol Cochran. In the high handicap group, low gross was won by Louise Berlinski, low net went to Joan Hall and the lowest putts of the day went to Berlinski. Pars were had by Marta Williamson, Doreen Grant, Lee Anne Van Lent, Claudia Romaniuk and

Julie Swaney. For the 18-hole division, low gross was won by Marie Randall with a 92, low net went to B-Jay Harper with a 67.

Carol Bouchard won the only KP of the day on No. 13. Randall held the Challenge pin, and beat Bouchard to keep it. It was Master’s Cup

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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

5YR-OLD DOBERMAN up for adoption. A devoted companion, with no health issues. She greets you with a big toothy smile, lots of love and is really a puppy at heart. She is an excellent swimmer and loves hiking in the mountains in the winter snow or in the summer with all the new smells. Must be in a home with no other dogs. She needs someone who has Doberman experience.(250)752-1157 Qualicum

WANTED- SOCKEYE Salmon reasonably priced. Please call (250)724-2538.

MEMBERSHIP AT Tall Timbers Holiday Park (Sproat Lake), Lot S-15. Water, sewer, electricity and cable incldâ€™d. Asking $149,000. Call (250)723-7743.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ANTIQUES/VINTAGE VIDEO GAMES WE $Buy$ Sell Trade. Ralfs Collectibles, 182 East Island Hwy. WedMon, 11-5pm. 250-937-7200

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CASUAL COMIC book collector will sell/buy/trade â€˜50s, â€˜60s & â€˜70s books. Barry 250-7201285. E-BIKE, NEW batteries, $600. Falling saw, $200. Boat, 28â€? Jolly craft, new power, $10,000. Power plant, $300. (250)723-8096. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. â€œSteel overstock sale!â€? 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

NEW TO YOU 2 KODIAK 450 4x4â€™s, one has 21 hrs, other 92 hrs, $7000 each, obo. Call 778-421-4208. 2 TWIN BEDS, like new. Call (250)723-7940. AGATHA CHRISTIE, most popular mystery writer of all time. 50 pocket book novels from a private collection. Great summer read. $55. Call (250)724-1059. FIREWOOD: $50 per cord. You cut and load (at own risk). Call 250-724-0523 after 5pm. UTILITY TRAILER, hockey cards, offers. (250)724-4025. WASHER & DRYER- apartment sized stove 24â€?. Electric stove 30â€?. Call 250-723-9180.

SPORTING GOODS

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO $510/mo- 1 bdrm, heat/hot water incld. Refs reqâ€™d, no partiers. Call (778)419-2275.

AUTO FINANCING

NEW: 1 & 2 bdrm apts., in North and South Port. N/S. Call (604)720-7949.

2009 Arctic Fox 32â€™TT (Mod30U), $10,000 in extras/upgrades, Michelins, 330+ W Solar, for serious Boondocking Snowbirds, meticulously maintained, NS, NP, health forces sale- Serious Inquiries before 6:00pm pls $32,900. 778-427-2724

TRUCKS & VANS 2001 FORD F350 XLT 7.3 diesel 4x4 long box super cab pickup. New tires, starter, Gloplugs, fan belt, batteries. 224 K (only 139,000 miles) Asking $12,500. Call 250-723-4999.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT ALBERNI- on 5 acres, 30â€™ trailer, horses welcome. $550. Call (250)723-8096.

MARINE

HOMES FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 bdrm sxs duplex, centrally located, $500. 2 bdrm apt in 4-plex, W/D, $750. 5 bdrm house in South Port, $1200. (250)723-8114.

BOATS

HOUSES AND apts starting at $450/mo & wkly rates for contractors. Call 250-735-0649. PORT ALBERNI- 3 bdrm house, full bsmnt, lrg yrd, near schools, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP, W/D hook-up. Aug or Sept. $1100+ utils. Call (250)724-4383. PRO-FORM EKG Grip pulse exercise tread mill for sale, like new. Original $999 asking $599. Call 250-720-1493 or gabbyosborne@shaw.ca

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER NICELY UPDATED 3 bdrm family home with detached double garage/shop. Located in a quiet neighborhood in South Alberni. Price just reduced... $208,000. Call (250)724-9765 or view online: www.arrowsmithlistings.com

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

17.5â€™ GLASSTRON Boat with Trailer, 6HP Johnson & downriggers, w/80HP Yamaha $5,400 obo. Electrical prawn puller, $350. Please call (250)723-0944.

PORT ALBERNI- 4 bdrms, lrg yard. NS/NP. Available Sept 1. $900. (250)723-8202

1960 VINTAGE Runabout boat & trailer w/50HP Mercury outboard with low hrs. Price is negotiable. (250)723-7208.

SUITES, LOWER RIVER ROAD- 1 bdrm bsmt suite in single family home on river front, approx 1000sq ft, renovated, clean and private entry. Includes all utils, wi-fi, inter-net, newer appls, shared W/D. Professional working tenant preferred. NS/NP. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Available July/Aug. $650. Call (250)739-3712.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED LOT ON Sproat Lake, Port Alberni. Incl 30 ft. 2009 travel trailer. New tent, new shed & new outside fridge. $159,900. obo. Call 250-586-9969.

HANDYPERSONS

RW Maintenance You Name It We Do It!

HOUSE WANTED Relocating. Contractor with years of experience in home renovation and upgrades. Will renovate your property. in exchange for tenancy. References 250-2408755

3007 â€“ Strathern & 6th (45) 3008 - Dunbar & 9th (41) 3011 - 10th & China Ck (48) 3016 - 11th & Bruce (48) 3018 - 10th & Bruce (42) 3020 - 15th & Bruce (62) 3024 - Neill & 4th Ave (56) SIGN U P 3028 â€“ Hilton & Scott (30) AND GENOW 3031 - Comox & 14th (53) A GIFT T 3035 â€“ View & 7th (48) ! 3043 â€“ Cameron & Gibson (51)

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

33â€™ CONVERTED Trawler with 6 cylinder Isuzu diesel engine with 2100 hours. Ready to fish or cruise. Good electronics, Survey valued at $25,000. Sell for $7,500, obo. Call Jim at (778)421-1310 or Ted at (250)723-8089, Pt. Alberni. For more info or viewing.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

HITCH FOR 5th Wheel. Aluminum box for full sized pick-up. Call (250)723-2746.

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2002 BONAIR- 19â€™ 5th Wheel Trailer, $6200 obo. Hydraulic jacks, air, heat, hot water, tub, shower, sink, toilet, stove, micro-wave, fridge, front bed, excellent condition. Call (250)724-4554.

40â€™ LONG/RANGE Cruising Boat. The Silver Fox is Transport Canada Compliant for Chartering. Recent Survey $98,000. 250-339-7502.

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GARAGE SALES

2349 ANDERSON Ave., Sat. Aug. 2, 9am- ? Indoors! Downsizing, lots of good stuff!

PORT ALBERNI- 23 5558 Beaver Creek Rd, Sat, Aug, 2, 8:30-12noon.

5055 RICHARDSON Rd (off Margaret St). Sat., August 2nd 9am-1pm. Lots of household items. Retired electrician has lots of electrical items & some tools.

SOUTH PORT

3+ 4 BDRM Townhome, $875. Clean, modern, excellent condition, peaceful area, appliances included, covered parking. (250)619-1339.

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TOWNHOUSES

Call 250-724-1966 or 250-735-1101 $

1006 â€“ Johnston & Bishop (65) 1012 â€“ Glenside & Regina (45) 1019 â€“ Wilkinson & Forrest (56) 1014 - Johnston & Muir (45) 1042 - River Road (40)

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1995 2300 Classic Malibu Sunbridge $20,500 includes trailer. Full load. Immaculate. 830hrs. For details & photos call: (1)250.826.4332 or e-mail: randymartin@shaw.ca

WANTED TO RENT

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

CARRIERS

Call 250-723-6399

PORT ALBERNI- 7893 Wardrop Rd, Sat & Sun, Aug 2 & 3, 8-3pm. Downsizing, antique collectibles, household goods, furniture.

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Annabelle Price, 7, had this beautiful butterfly painted by Cara Baldwin on saturday at the Uptown Street Market.

Kay (Soup) Campbell had a surprise celebration for his 80th birthday and is seen here with family, clockwise from Soup are his wife Susan, dog Rascal, nephew Erich, niece Michaela, sister-in-law Christine, daughter Michaela Ross, her husband Joel, daughters Deane and Kate and nephew Robert. Soup couldn’t wait to dig into his raspberry explosion birthday cake (below).

BELOW: Wayne Levang was caught in the act of buying a ticket from the Alberni Valley Hospice Society who have secured a new office at 3088 3rd Ave.

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Caleb Robertson, 12, shows off his parkour skills on a hot Saturday afternoon at the Uptown Street Market. Instructor Michael Kleyn has courses with Parks and Rec. with a family camp in August.

ABOVE: The Eagles Ladies Auxilliary had a great Strawberry Shortcake Tea Saturday. The door prize draw winners were Betty Babych and Sue Blanck seen here with auxilliary member Mary Lee laRochelle, right.

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Call: 250-723-4306 or 250-723-6399

LEFT: Emily Newman with the Mobile Visitor Centre at the 3rd Avenue Uptown Street Market on Saturday. The Information Centre makes sure to have their van at all major events so that any tourists they have missed will be able to pick up information on our great community. RIGHT: Walking your dog in this hot weather takes on a whole new meaning, Jim Sreedick carried Chloe on Saturday at the Uptown Street Market.

LEFT: Kevin Wright, Steam Punk Cafe owner and Uptown Show & Shine organizer holds and stands by the prizes that he created for the top three people’s choice awards. RIGHT: Romeo St. Jacques took second place in the first Uptown Show & Shine on Saturday with his 1932 Ford Roadster.

LEFT: Winter Darbey had a booth on the sidewalk of 3rd Avenue and did pencil portraits in 10 minutes, and is seen here with the drawing of Margret Walkus who is all smiles. Missed out, he is at Harbour Quay every Sunday RIGHT: Hector Blais took first place in the 1st Annual Uptown Show & Shine on Saturday and is seen here with his 1967 one owner Camero. Kevin Wright of Steam Punk Café made the prize.

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THE ARTS

Live @ The Rainbow Room

Twins go on adventure at McLean Art Rave at Rollin too Mill in new children’s storybook MELISSA MARTIN

Arts Around

Jacqueline Swann launched her muchanticipated children’s book Chance and Carter Visit McLean Mill last weekend. Aside from signing copies of her book out at McLean Mill, Swann also read from her book to a group of children gathered in the visitors’ centre. Chance and Carter Visit McLean Mill is a story about two four year-old boys who go running after a rabbit and find themselves lost in the woods. The story tells the tale of what they did when they became lost. Swann says the inspiration for this storybook came directly from her grandsons. “I was visiting McLean Mill about three years ago with my two-year-old twin grandsons and family. The boys saw the rabbits. Then the rabbits were gone into the woods. The story idea came to me as I watched their disappointment. “That evening I wrote the first

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Jacqueline Swann signs a book at McLean Mill on Saturday, (below), and is pictured with her grandsons and their parents (above).

draft of the story. I thought about how to illustrate it. I decided on photos because I wanted to show

the actual mill site,” Swann said. “I realized the twins couldn’t help with the photos for the

story until they were older. I waited and waited for two whole years. Last August, when the twins were four, I read them the story and asked if they were willing to be in the photos. They co-operated well for their age but Erica Watson, our photographer, did need to take many more photos than the 24 which we used for the story.” Three months after the photo session she read the first draft of the newly illustrated book and showed it to her grandsons. “Chance said, ‘but Grandma, that never happened.’ “Carter piped up, ‘We weren’t lost.’ So rest assured that no children were harmed in the making of the book. It is truly a work of fiction.” The book costs $12 and is available at McLean Mill and also at Swann’s Lida Organic Farm booth at the Spirit Square Farmers’ Market at Harbour Quay on Saturdays.

Art Rave is this weekend and you won’t want to miss any of the festivities that will be held in the Arts District here in the valley. The Rollin Art Centre will be open during regular hours and will hosting a few special guests. Transportation will be available, free of charge, from Art Rave festivities down Argyle up to Rollin Art Centre. 8 Local painters, Joan Ackerman, Chris Motyka, Cynthia Bonesky, Angie Blake, Pat Nicklin, Pam Turner, Carol Novak and Judy Dixon will be in the gardens during the day showcasing their work while enjoying the afternoon of painting. The Community Arts Council will be selling ice cream on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Rollin Art Centre during operating hours as a fundraiser for the arts council. Local First nations Carver, Jason Titian, will be on site working a new

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Artists will be working in the gardens at Rollin Art Centre as part of Art Rave this weekend.

project, a 12-foothigh totem pole that will be erected in the children’s garden. This has been an ongoing project that first started in the spring with local students from E.J. Dunn and Titian, teaching the art of Aboriginal carving and the history behind it. The project will continue through the summer months, carving in the garden, and continue into the fall with the students from E.J. Dunn. This project could not have taken place without the generous donations of a 40-foot cedar log by Island Timberlands, the hauling of the log from both Mike Tottingham and Brad Berry and to Dwayne Hearn, Tseshaht forestry manager.

Pool art extended The deadline to be included in the city’s bid for artwork to grace the walls at Echo Pool has been extended until July 31. All materials will be supplied. Please drop by the Rollin Art Centre or call for more details at 250-7243412.

Last chance for photo exhibit

This is the last week to catch this colourful showcase of photographs by Cara Baldwin and Kristi Dobson. Their show runs until Aug. 2 and the next opens Aug. 5. Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre.

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Community Events

SAT. AUG. 02 ◆ PIRATE TRAIN Second annual Pirate Train rides into town. Family friendly event with pirate approved activities invcluding adult and kids costume contests and more. From 10a.m. to 5:50p.m. Call 250723-1376 to reserve a seat. ◆ ART RAVE Festival features local artists, musicians, dancers, beer garden children’s activities and more. Event runs from 10a.m. Aug. 2 to 10a.m. Aug. 4 at the Alberni Pacific Railway Station. Visit alberniartrave.org for more info.

SUN. AUG. 03 ◆ CHAR’S LANDING Free outdoor all ages tailgate event. From noon to 11p.m. In front of Char’s Landing on Argyle Street. Music, open mic and more. Call 250-7301636 for more info.

TUES. AUG. 05 ◆ NEW EXHIBIT at Rollin Art Centre. Show features the work of local artist Vi McConnell including original their oil paintings. Show runs until Sept. 13.

FRI. AUG. 15 ◆ PARKOUR SESSION for interested participants. Family event including children age 6 and up. From 9 a.m. to noon. Call 250-723-2181 for info.

SAT. AUG. 16 ◆ PARKOUR SESSION for interested participants. Family event including children age 6 and up. From 9 a.m. to noon. Call 250-723-2181 for info.

TUES. AUG. 19 ◆ OUR TOWN: BLAST OFF! At Harbour Quay from 6:30-8:30p.m. The event will include bean bag tosses, a floating hockey against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and more.

ONGOING ◆ SUNSET MARKET at Victoria Quay. From 6-9 p.m. every

Wednesday night until Aug. 27. Live entertainment and local vendors. ◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-7247293. ◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250735-3022. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay.

Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250724-6780. ◆ ALATEEN at the Alano Club, 3028 Second Ave. From 11 a.m. to 12 noon. For teens ages 13-17. For more info. call 250-7246826 or 250-7237223. ◆ CRIB NIGHT at Legion Branch No. 293. Starts at 7 p.m. every Monday. ◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. ◆ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED volunteers with calm obedient

dogs requested by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Contact Pat Threlfall at 250-714-5264.

◆ RAINBOWS helps children process loss, due to divorce,

Guidance 250 7240125.

Primers

◆ WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO at Legion Branch No, 293, at 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 6:45 p.m.

Having Trouble Keeping Your Make-up On?

Come in for a demo and a sample!

◆ TY WATSON HOUSE HOSPICE is looking for people to work in the kitchen preparing meals and offering hospitality. Interested volunteers may call Theresa at 250-723-4478 for more info. ◆ BETA SIGMA PHI’S Preceptor Gamma Beta chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Lorna at 250-7242487. ◆ MEN’S DART LEAGUE, looking for players and teams. New players will receive a set of darts. Drop in nights planned as well. Call Bill at 250-731-6930.

separation, death or other life changes. Contact Family

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68,900

4855 ELIZABETH ST

WHY PAY RENT?

NEW PRICE

NORTH ALBERNI • $317/month - approx. • $3,445 down payment • 2.95% interest rate • 25 year amortization

4749 LESLIE AVE

349,900

• Extensively updated • Self contained suite • Large 65’ x 140’ lot • Newer roof & windows

309,900

3619 12TH AVE

EXECUTIVE HOME

217,000

STYLISH QUALITY

• 3 Bedrooms + den • Feature fireplace • Nice 66’ x 125’ lot • Workshop & shed

• 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Lovingly maintained & updated • Heat pump & vinyl windows • Private backyard w/ lane access

3310 WATERFERN DR

• Extensively updated • 3,040 sqft of quality space • 0.28 acre North Alberni lot • Wood floors & fireplaces

• Fine home built in 2011 • 0.22 acre on greenbelt • Spectacular master suite • Great 3,045 sq.ft. floor plan

229,900

2171 ANDERSON AVE

NORTH ALBERNI RANCHER NEW PRICE

THE UPLANDS

BARKLEY SOUND RETREAT

NEW PRICE

LIKE NEW

• Oak Floors & gas fireplaces • 2225 quality sq. ft • Walk out in-law suite • Double garage & shop

EXQUISITE CHARACTER

21 HAGGARD COVE

234,900

NEW PRICE

HOME SUITE HOME

3873 MORGAN S CRES

QUALITY HOMES

• $552 + 345/month - approx. • $5,995 down payment • 2.95% interest rate • 25 year amortization

2977 ANDERSON AVE

MORTGAGE HELPER

119,900

77 5558 BEAVER CREEK RD

419,900

NEW LISTINGS

244,900

108,900

102 5170 ANGUS ST

NEW LISTING

CAREFREE LIVING

• Haggard’s Cove • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 0.17 acre lot • World class fishing

JUST MOVE IN! • 2 bedroom & full bathroom • Open concept w/gas fireplace • Parking & storage unit incl. • 810 sq. ft. w/in-unit laundry

114,900

10298 SOUTH DR

SPROAT LAKE 8673 FABER RD

PRIME BUILDING LOT • 82’x265’ building lot • Sproat Lake access nearby • Quiet wooded area • Also ideal as rec property

799,000

UNDER 200,000

PRISTINE SPROAT LAKE • Beautiful lakefront property • 2,590 sq.ft. of quality materials • 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom • Gently sloping land w/ private dock

5106 BRUCE ST

INVESTMENTS

INVESTOR ALERT • $1,410 /month revenue • Three separate units • 0.19 acre R2 zoned lot • Newer roof

149,900

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OPEN HOUSE

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SAT AUG. 2 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3948 MONTROSE ST $ 219,900

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE

SAT AUG. 2 • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

4307 11TH AVE $ 229,900

MODERN STYLE

PICTURE PERFECT

• Extensive reno in 2009 • Oak and tile floors • 1,160 quality sq. ft. • Fenced yard w/ sundeck

•1,635 sq. ft. rancher • Newer roof & windows • Natural gas fireplace • 14’x24’ workshop

3908 DUNSMUIR ST

239,900

3615 NEILL ST

278,000

NEW LISTING

5263 GOLDEN ST

LOCATION & CHARACTER

TOP OF THE VALLEY

SO MUCH CHARACTER!

• Extensive updates • Fir floors & gas fireplace • 66’ x 123’ private lot • Detached shop & carport

• Extensively updated • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Wood floors & modern kitchen • 65’ x 125’ South Alberni lot

• Amazing 1.4 Acre City Lot • 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms • Oak Floors & Stained Glass • Subdivision Potential

3863 ANDERSON AVE

ECHO AREA RANCHER

134,900

NEW LISTING

• 2 bedroom & full bathroom • Original fir floors • Modern kitchen & bath • 53’x125’ fenced lot 104 2825 3RD AVE

2529 ANDERSON AVE

GREAT LOCATION

139,900

NEW LISTING

124,900

4 5131 GERTRUDE ST

TWO SUITES

159,900

1 5608 STRATHCONA ST

CAREFREE LIVING

PATIO HOME

CHERRY CREEK ESTATES

• Two bedroom condo • Spacious and well cared for • Gas fireplace & balcony • Close to amenities

• 2 bedroom & full bath • Fresh paint & some flooring • 900 sq.ft. rancher • Carport & storage locker

• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 1,265 sq. ft. patio home • Natural gas fireplace • New roof in 2014

9221 CENTRAL LAKE RD

299,900

13 DOG MOUNTAIN

309,900

8780 STIRLING ARM DR

PERFECT VIEW!

LAKEFRONT PRIVACY

BEACH ON THE LAKE

• Panoramic mountain views • 14.3 acre property • 32’x24’ two storey shop • 715 sq. ft. home

• 213’ of sandy beach • 0.76 acre treed lot • 24’ x 22’ private dock • Build your dream cottage

• 110’ low slope pebble beach • Southern exposure • 1.02 acre private lot • Old cabin & septic on site

2607 7TH AVE

159,900

4762 MORTON ST

179,900

2209 HAMILTON DR

A TOUCH OF CLASS

IT’S A CHARMER

CAMERON HEIGHTS

• 3 bedroom & full bathroom • Newer roof & furnace • Beautiful corner lot • 2,075 sq.ft.

• Wood floors & gas stove • 3 bed & update bath • 50’ x 139’ Echo lot • Many Updates

• 3 Bedroom rancher • Backing onto greenbelt • 28’ x 20’ workshop • Large 0.17 acre lot

4931 BRUCE ST

189,900

3817 MORGAN N CRES

169,900

NEW LISTING

• Murals & 3D art throughout • Two 2 bedroom suites • Separately metered • 61’x117’ South Alberni lot

• Natural gas fireplace • Many functional updates • Upper South Alberni • Large 66’x125’ lot $

5028 MONTROSE ST

334,900

329,900

5010 CHERRY CREEK RD

REVENUE PROPERTY

HIGH QUALITY TRIPLEX

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

• Fourplex in South Alberni • Generating $1,985/month • Separate electric meters • Close to transit and shopping

• Upper North Alberni • Three 2 Bedroom Units • Rented at $2,350/month • Quality Materials

• Very high profile location • 0.46 acre corner lot • Solid 3,060 sq.ft. building • Beside Alberni Valley malls

227,900

729,000

189,900

378,800

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(250) 735-7283 wendylover@shaw.ca

CE PRI W NE

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$299,000

$229,000

MLS #368965

MLS#378697

5820 PIERCE ROAD

11-3535 BURDE STREET

• Revenue property on 1.13 acres • Separate hydro meters • City water & city sewer • Current rental income $2150 • Listed below assessed value

• 2 bed 2 bath 1440 sq. ft. Rancher • Adult 55+ gated community • Built in 1996, new roof in 2012 • Priced below assessed value • Low bare land strata fee @ $150 month

CE PRI W E N

$228,800

$265,000

MLS #375315

4834 LATHOM ROAD • Renovated 3 bed plus den 2.5 bath home • Beautifully landscaped private yard • Newer metal roof, new thermal windows • Single garage with alley access • Greenhouse, garden shed, workshop

MLS #375101

3636 BISHOP CRESCENT • Spacious 2736 sq. ft. home in Grieve Park • 3 beds 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 12x22 wired workshop • Combination wood/electric furnace • Stainless appliances, quick possession

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6460570

6587015

4021 8th Avenue

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724-4725 4423 Glenwood Drive

$309,000

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4763 Athol Street

$179,000

#28-4777 Maitland Street $134,900

ECHO AREA

• 1188 sqft,4 bedroom 2 bath townhouse • Major upgrades including roof, siding, patio, doors & windows • Close to all amenities

3752 5th Avenue

Mid Island Realty 250-723-5666

Independently Owned & Operated 3754 16th Avenue

$149,000

SOLD • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms approx 2900 sqft • Spacious kitchen with oak cupboards, formal dining, sunken L/V with F/P • Master bedroom has 5 pce ensuite with own sun deck • Basement with huge rec room and endless storage • Other features: heat pump, natural gas, HRV system, thermal windows, security system

ECHO AREA • Very charmig 2 plus 1 bedroom • Close to Echo Centre, bus & shopping • Separate workshop & carport

$166,500

CENTRAL LOCATION • 1600 sqft 2 bedroom 1 bathroom • New paint, new flooring, renovated kitchen • 54 x 120 lot, double garage and fully fenced

3666 8th Avenue

$139,000

4279 Ravenhill Avenue $179,000 • 2.43 acres parcel is situated in a nice area of fine homes in the city. • Property is located at a dead end street. • Possibilities of subdividing or build your private sanctuary amongst the trees. Franklin Lot 1 $229,000 • 32 Acres in the Alberni Valley. Minutes to town. • Enroute to Bamfield and Barkley Sound Lot A-2653 7th Avenue • 44 x 125 lot amongst older character homes • Sewer connections are paid 7880 Beaver Creek

$59,900

OTHER LISTINGS • 4777 Forbidden Plateau - Courtenay $449,900 • #102-4949 Wills Road - Nanaimo $179,900 • 385 Bates Drive - Fanny Bay OFFER PENDING $274,900 • 2158 Ida Way - Nanaimo $299,900 • 624 Niluht Road - Campbell River OFFER PENDING $176,900

$115,000

• 3117 Manor Drive - Duncan SOLD $254,000 • Cottages on Peninsula Road – Ucluelet 3 available! $109,900 each

SOLD SOUTH PORT LIVING • 3 bdrm 2 bath home offers over 1900 sqft. Built in 2002. • bright spacious living room, a great roomy kitchen • huge sun deck,double car garage, fully fenced yard and alley access

MORTGAGE HELPER! • 2000 sqft home, 2 bedrooms on main • Downstairs has separate 2 bedroom suite. • Good solid investment. Good ROI

CENTRAL LOCATION • 3 bedroom 2 bath basement home with 2000 sq ft • Spacious bright living room, good size dining/kitchen area • Basement offers 3rd bedroom, open LV/kitchen area • Ideal for entertaining or the perfect inlaw suite

RURAL LIVING • AFFORDABLE COUNTRY LIVING! • 4 bedroom mobile home with addition on concrete foundation. • 0.57 level acre with numerous outbuildings

BARKLEY SOUND PROPERTIES • Lot 14 Haggard Cove-$339,000 • 38 Haggard Cove-$329,000 • 12 Haggard Cove-$299,000 • 366 Grappler Inlet-$319,900 6587021

4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. AUG 2 • 11:30 - 1:00PM 2871 - 11th Ave.

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$204,900

$314,900

$339,900

- Beautifully Reno’d 3 Bdrm/2 Full Bath Like NEW! - Newer Roof, Elec, Furnace, Window, Perimeter Drains & Much MORE - Special RV Features, 10x16 Deck, 200 amp Workshop.... - MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#372392

- Like New 2600 sq.ft. Home w/MORTGAGE HELPER & MORE - Stunning Views Set on a Beautiful Landscaped .30 City Acre! - Top Quality Updates, Impressive Sun Porch +Sun Room on Top Flr. - MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#371321

322,900

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$189,900

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2563 – 15th Ave.

5522 Woodland E. Cres.

- Family Sized 3 Bdrm. 2 Bath in Great Neighborhood - MORE Than 3000sq.ft; Kit. w/Island, Lots of Parking - Lg. Lot w/Privacy Hedges; Near Maquinna School - MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#376408 $

289,900

PRICED TO SELL IN “BEYERS MARKET”

3101 McNaughton Ave.

- Elegant 4 Bdrm/3Bath Executive/Family Home - Spiral Staircase, Floor to Ceiling Rock FP - Heat Pump, Skylights, Views & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

MLS#371803

479,900

- Quality Built in 2005 - 3 Bdrm./3Bath + Den - Open Concept LR w/Gas F/P, Gourmet Kitchen... - Dbl. Garage, B/I Vac, Heat Pump & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#373697 $

349,900

SIMPLY STUNNING

2950 - 7th Ave.

- Executive Chartwell 3 Bdrm/2 Bath RANCHER - Gourmet Kitchen, Gas FP, HRV & Much MORE - RV Parking, Remainder of 10 Yr. Warranty.. ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#370089

229,900

PRICED WELL - WELL BUILT

5755 Brown Road

- Family Neighborhood - 5 Bdrm/3 Bath - Floor to Ceiling FP in LR, Woodstove in FR - Wrap Deck, Fenced Yard, Wrkshp., RV Parking & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#357993

Call Chuck & Put Alberni’s HARDEST WORKING TEAM To Work For You !

- Quality Built in 2005 - 3 Bdrm./3Bath + Den - Open Concept LR w/Gas F/P, Gourmet Kitchen... - Dbl. Garage, B/I Vac, Heat Pump & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#351056

579,900

EXTRAORDINARY 21 ACRES

8000 Beaver Cr. Rd.

- Beautifully Reno’d 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath Privately Set - Natural Setting, Organic Gardens, Newer Metal Roof & MORE - Walking Path to Bordering Stamp River ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#356934

ACREAGE ! ACREAGE !

5510 Dundalk N. Ave.

- Like New Custom 3 Bdrm. RANCHER on 1.90 ACRES - Park-Like Setting w/ Spectacular Views ! - Dbl. Garage, Carport, RV Parking, Heat Pump & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#373873

659,900

BEST VALUE ON SPROAT LAKE

10185 Klitsa

- Privately Set Walk-On Waterfront.. - 2 Lvl.2 Woodstoves, Deck, Hot Tub... - Multiple Carports, Gardens, Treed & More. ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#371186

6695 Grigg Rd.

119,900

302 – 5170 Angus St.

389,900

S SAVING CK HU WITH C .00 $4,360

- 3 Bdrm/3Bath, Dbl. Garage Heritage Home! - Completely Updated Privatly set on .64 ACRE - RV/Boat Parking, Perennial Gardens, Ocean Views & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#371344

LIFE AT THE TOP!

1031 Cantebury Pl. Qualicum

We Have Local & Out of Town BUYERS Anxious to Purchase Quality ACREAGES !

- 5 Bdrm/4Bath w/Swimming Pool & MORE - B&B Potential, Dbl. Garage w/Mechanic’s Pit - Beautifully Landscaped Next to Gold Course... ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

109,000

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Plain & Simple! 425,000

EXTRAORDINARY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lot 1 Claymore Rd. Qualicum

- 10 ACRES In Famous Qualicum Beach (zoning for 2 Acre Lots) - 5 Mins. to Beach, Village, 1 Blk. to School - Incredible Development Opportunity/Holding Property... ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS 372078

SPECTACULAR HORNE LAKE

Lot 240 Sunset Terrace Horne Lake

- Short Drive To P.A.-Private .33 Acre Lot - Gorgeous 83Ft. Lakefront...Cottage/Retreat - Mins. To Qualicum, Golfing, Quaint Shops... ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at onepercentrealty.com

549,000

SWEET DEAL/W SUITE !

3168 Sweet Ave.

- Custom 6 Bdrm./4Bath set on .25 City Acre - Rock Fireplace, Bamboo Flooring, Vaulted Ceilings & MORE - BONUS Suite w/Private Entrance, Quiet Cul de Sac & Greenbelt ~ MORE Photos & Audio Visual at MLS#373096 onepercentrealty.com

320,000

REDFORD HEIGHTS

3749 San Mateo

- Lovely “Former Show Home” w/VIEWS! - 5 Bdrms / 3 Baths, Architecturally Designed Pool - Greenhouse, Wrap Decks, Focal Fireplace & MORE ~ MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com

MLS#366754

109,900

UP CLOSE VIEWS!

.29 ACRE CITY LOT!

2670 – 2nd Ave.

5359 Otter Place

- Spectacular Views from 3 Bdrm/3 Level Home - Put in the Work; You’ll Be Pleasantly Surprised ! - Call Chuck About Assumable Mortgage... ~ MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#364956

$ L 165,000 TIA TANUCTION S B SU RED E PRIC

MLS#363984

- Lg. Level City Building Lot w/Services - On Cul-de-Sac In Area of finer Homes - Walk to Schools, Mins. to Marina & Waterfront ~ MORE Photos & Audio-Visual at onepercentrealty.com MLS#363019

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Mid-Island Realty

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250-248-8801 1-800-533-4153 1031 Koen Road, Whiskey Creek

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NEW LISTING

10024 Falcon Road

3-bedroom rancher with shop & RV parking on no-thru road on Dyke.

5+ acres in Beaver Creek, drilled well, new septic system, ready for your dreams.

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4,0

$12

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New Price!

4404 Bute Street

325 Bamfield Road

Perfect B&B potential, built in 2008, vaulted ceilings. Call Lance for more details.

,00

9,0

$25

Reduced $30,000!!

• 2 bed, 1 bath rancher • Located in central location • Updated and move in ready

,00

5 $23

6498358

BY LANCE

7875 Beaver Creek Road • Acreage • Panoramic views of the Beaufort range • Large country family home

,00

2401 8th Avenue

• 3+1 bdrms, totally updated home • Detached double garage • Quiet neighbourhood • Walking to school/daycare/parks

,00

7 $10

NEW LISTING

4556 Maitland Street

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • Great location across from Catholic School • Plenty of parking

,00

5 $27

Lot 18 Helby Island

• Breathtaking 5.24 acres • 2 cabins with metal roofs • Your very own parcel of the Deer Group of Islands across from Bamfield

ase o. Leer m r Fo 0 p 0 $4 5038 Argyle Street

• clean open retail space, 1,200 sq. feet • 400 per month arts district, small triple net charges

Video tour available

3219 6th Avenue

• Priced well below assessment for quick sale • 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths. 2 separate suites, fenced yard • Garage and alley access • Income of over 2000 per mo.

,90

5 $15

NEW LISTING

3997 Maitland Street

• Immaculate 4 bedroom 2 bath family home • Great neighbourhood • RV parking

Currently rented $1200/month total

4817 Swanson Street

• 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher • Bonus suited cabin • New roof

,00

$85

NEW LISTING

Business Opportunity • Anker’s Electric, includes equipment and machinery. Call for more details.

,00

9 $19

Lot 5 Helby Island

• Private lot in the heart of the Barkley Sound • Your very own parcel of the Deer Group of Islands across from Bamfield

0,0

$29

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9 $20

3588 7th Ave

• Clean 6 bedroom 4 bathroom home with potential mortgage helper. • 2 kitchens, 2 ensuites, detached shop. Best value per square footage.

,00

9 $44

142 Cia Rock Road

• Bamifled Waterfront • 14 acres spreading across Burlo Island to Mills Peninsula • Potential to subdivide into 3 waterfront lots

ase o. Leer m r Fo 0 p 5 $6 5066 Argyle Street

• Old Island Gallery, Nice updates • 650 per month with small triple net charges • 1600 sq feet arts district

,50

$17

NEW LISTING Business Opportunity

• Renovated and ready for drive-in restaurant business. Currently leased.

Business Opportunity

• Drive in Restaurant Business for Sale • Includes Inventory - call for list

RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Port Alberni 250-723-5666, 4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni

6588455

SOLD!

4 $20

Affordable quiet privacy, close to town, shopping, bus stop and new medical center. New kitchen, renovated bathroom, new windows, updated flooring. Building was painted 2 years ago; roof is 4 years old. No age restrictions, 1 small pet allowed.

5,0

$20

5063 Margaret Street

9 $30

$155,000

Log home in the country, close to highway access and 2 popular provincial parks. Striking vaulted ceiling, new carpet and laminate; newer stainless stove, dishwasher and fridge, stacking washer/dryer.Numerous outbuildings include a 2 car carport on .85 of an acre.

Grace

9,5

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$229,900

9 $39

#10-309 Moilliet Street, Parksville

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$17

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6460569

250-723-6399

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NEED HOMES UNDER $

4213 Princess Rd

200,000

Corner of Ian & Johnston filipchuk.ca@gmail.com

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NEW PRICE

$47,000 - 14 and $59,000 - 16 4935 Broughton Street UPDATED MOBILE Greenridge Mobile Home Park Nicely updated 2 bedroom Remodeled bath room New wheelchair front ramp Close to Mall

$145,500 - 4701 Redford

$100,000 - 4309 10th Ave.

FABULOUS LOCATION Double wide mobile, 55+ park 2 large bedrooms, 3 pce ensuite Large yard, carport and RV space

TRI PLEX Central location Close to bus stop

TURN KEY RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESS 50 Seat Restaurant

NEW LISTING

$79,900 - 3728 Argyle Way

$139,000 -2823 1st Ave

2 bedroom 1 bath townhouse Open concept living room kitchen dining room Close to bus route, schools & shopping

SPECTACULAR INLET VIEW Three bedroom two bath Upgrades: newer roof, electrical, heat pump furnace, and some thermal windows

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AUG 2 1:00PM-3:00PM

NEW PRICE $219,900 Sl 1 or Sl 2 3908 Marpole Street Half Duplex New Construction Upper North Port close to the mall Three bedroom and two bathrooms

$249,900 - 2340 Old Nanaimo Hyw

$290,000 - # 14 Headquarters Bay

$166,000 -3916 Shaunessy

$335,000 - 6696 Beaver Creek Rd

2008 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile and addition, .56 of an acre level lot, new 26 by 30 foot shop

Fantastic 5 acre waterfront property, half way down Alberni Inlet, close to some of the best fishing areas, cabin is 80% complete, moorage at community marina

3 bedroom 2 bathroom, upper north port, close to shopping and schools

COUNTRY SPLIT LEVEL HOME Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath 1.14 acres plus outbuildings In law suite seperate entrances

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AUG.2 10:00AM-12:00PM

Lot 322 Pachena Road - 6 acres $260,000 Lot O Cheeyha Island - 3 acres $180,000 4356 Gertrude - Commercial Lot $299,000 3790 Meares Drive - .35 acre lot $119,000

NEW PRICE $335,999 - 7171 Beaver Creek Rd

$339,900 - 5694 Mersey Rd

$699,000 - 137 Winter Harbour Rd

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

3 OVER HEIGHT CARPORTS Well cared for 2,200 square foot home Three bedroom, two bath, heat pump .95 of an acre, 1,900 square shop

PORT HARDY

Wayne Ridley’s Fishing Lodge Turn key fully operational Accommodates 20-16 guest

NEW LISTINGS

4309 10th Ave - $110,000 4701 Redford St. - $145,500 #14 4935 Broughton - $47,000

COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE 8 3749 10th Ave 9 3751 10th Ave E 5292 Argyle St.

6588450

394,900

Is The Country Calling You?

Nicely Cared For Home!

Here’s an Opportunity NEW LISTING

4220 Montrose Street • • • •

Large older home in need of Major repair or demolition 66x125 serviced lot in quiet South Port Neighbourhood Lot is zoned R-1 single family Easy to view

6329 Beaver Creek Rd • • • •

Do You Like Character Homes? • • • •

2,400 sq.ft. 3 bd/main with original 4 pc bath 9’ coved ceilings, lovely inlaid oak floors Leaded glass french doors, glass door knobs, archways 85 x 122 nicely landscaped lot

1,750 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch style home .98 level acre just minutes away from city boundary Nicely set back from the road with private back yard Lg oak kitchen and living room, HRV system and much more!

169,000

4916 Redford Street

178,500

59,900

• • • •

53,990

169,900

Cherry creek farm just outside city boundary Original farm house and 1,180 sq.ft. 2/3 bd rancher 68 x 120 barn, 4 bay outbuilding with 24 x 32 shop This is a ‘one of a kind’ property.

69,900

• • • •

2 bdrm bungalow on 33x125 lot w/ detached garage Building requires some attention from handyman Currently used as office space Live in as single family or use for commercial/office

146,800

Immaculate Barclay Estates

568,800

Nature’s Retreat

Charming Home

3552 9th Ave • • • •

4 bedroom 2 bathroom home on fully fenced lot 23x14 wired/insulated shop-welder plug in vinyl siding, new roof, newer walk-in bathtub nicely landscaped lot with garden shed

184,900

159,900

Sproat Lake View Lot

Down Town Bungalow

2993 2nd Avenue

165,800

+ GST

Close in Country

• • • •

NEW PRICE

3500 Moore Rd

Clean and Tidy

6 year old 924 sq ft manufactured home 3 bedrooms and 1 4-piece bathroom Open floorplan, vaulted ceilings and bay window Seller will carry financing with 10% down

NEW PRICE

3 bdrm 2 bath home inc. in-law suite down Coved ceiling, kitchen with B/I dishwasher 24x20 partially covered deck and 2 carports RV carport 11’7” height with concrete driveway

#19-6225 Lugrin Rd (Lazy Wheel MHP)

148 Acre Farm

NEW PRICE

3061 Anderson Avenue • • • •

949,000

8400 MacMillan Dr • • • •

Driveway is in, drilled well and lot is cleared Boardered by trees on one side & at rear Less than 10 min to town 1.29 acres, excellent views of Stirling Arm

181,000 Top Of The Town!

South Port Rancher

2549 12th Avenue • • • •

1,287 sq.ft. 2 bedroom 1 bath home Nice updates: kitchen, bathroom Large deck, fully fenced rear yard, 24x14 shop Quiet family neighbourhood close to schools/shopping

THINKING OF SELLING?

Call Lance Engstrom (Full Time Realtor)

5637 Tomswood Road • • • •

.80 acres just outside city 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 2 fireplaces (1 wood, 1 natural gas) 21 x 24 deck/house needs some TLC

4253 8th Avenue • • • •

1,734 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Large family room and enclosed patio New deck, exterior doors & vinyl windows Updated kitchen, bathrooms & flooring

10048 Falcon Road • • • •

Luxurious 7 yr old, 5 bedrm, 3 bathroom home Extravagant kit., granite counters, porcelain flrs Feature rock f/p & vaulted ceiling in lvgrm Stunning location, in a peaceful 5 acre setting

2572 17th Ave

• 2,300 sq.ft. West Coast Contemporary family home • Vaulted post & beam ceiling, 3 bedroom main/1bedroom suite down • Two feature wood burning rock fireplaces/exception mnt. City and ocean views • currently requires some updating-excellent ‘sweat equity’ opportunity

For A Detailed Market Analysis

250-723-8866

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Thursday, July 31, 2014 - Alberni Valley News

Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUTjohn@daveteam.ca A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?250-723-SOLD LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

Personal Real Estate Corp.

dave@daveteam.ca

Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! Lots 6,7,8,9 Lakeshore Rd VERY RARE – ,000 GST $ 239 00+ ,0 $ 799

SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE!

GET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER! LAKESIDE LOTS! ST 0+G 0 9 , 9 $ 14

,000 765

AMAZING SPROAT LAKE LOT! $

,000 610

Vicky Seredick's Feature Listing!

OPEN HOUSE Friday Aug. 1st

John Clark's Feature Listing! 3851 Morton Street $

• Completely renovated, coved ceilings and wood floors • Two gas fireplaces and in-law suite, RV parking, new deck and detached garage

NEW PRICE

EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ! ABOUT THE ALBERNI VALLEY! FREE! FREE

HOMES UNDER $200,000! FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

DOWNLOAD “MY ALBERNI APP” TODAY! $

NEW LISTINGS 8877 FABER ROAD

LT 4 - 10400 ALDAN ROAD

LOT 7 BLOEDEL DRIVE

• Sproat Lake waterfront home with breathtaking views • 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large carport, sandy beach, wharf, gardens

• Build up to a 1500 Sq ft, 2 bedroom year round or vacation home • Water & sewage in place, underground services, beautiful private beach

• Nearly 100' of water frontage, treed property • Sewer and power in place, cedar dock and great views

SPROAT LAKE ESTATE!

PRIVATE SPROAT LAKE!

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

0 9,90 1,19

,500 939

NEW PRICE 8372 BLOEDEL DRIVE

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Three Story waterfront home, 4 bedrooms plus den, family room • App. 120' of waterfront, 0.87 acre, large 2 car garage, sandy beach

• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE!

NEW CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME!

SPROAT LAKE LOT!

,000 829

0 9,00 1,89

,000 $ 399

CHARMING UPDATED HOME! ,500 $ 187

4971 BATTY ROAD

• Cherry Creek three bedroom, two bath home with many updates • Covered RV parking, large workshop, gardens and beautiful views

3165 MCNAUGHTON AVE

• Split level, five bedrooms, four baths and an in-law suite • Double carport, RV parking, in-house workshop, sunroom

2978 2ND AVE

• Three bedroom, 2 bath plus den/office, downstairs area waiting your ideas • Fully Fenced, nicely landscaped, covered deck, private patio & RV parking

4046 10TH AVENUE

DOWNTOWN CONDO! 900 $ 89,

5509 WOODLAND CRES.W

,000 198

9339 FABER ROAD

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 749

9866 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedroom, four bath exquisite Sproat Lake estate • Unobstructed views, southern exposure and 98' of level sandy beach

205-5170 ANGUS STREET

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! ,000 $ 839

SL 5 SALAL ROAD

SPROAT LAKE OPPORTUNITY! $

00 225,0

+ GST

FABULOUS MEETING PLACE! $

,900 209

PERFECT FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 249

NEW PRICE 9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• Three bedroom, one bath home on a half-acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

SL 3 SALAL ROAD

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

• 0.37 acre level lot in an exclusive semi - waterfront community • Subdivision is serviced with underground wiring & has septic in place

SPROAT LAKE-DAWSON'S LANDING! EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 GST 00+ 99,0 $ 269,9 $ 1,3

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 849

4521 DOGWOOD STREET

• Great meeting place for your club or organization • Convert this 3,000 sqft building into a private residence

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! ,800 $ 297

4650 10TH AVENUE

• Vaulted wood ceilings, wood floors, bright and open spacious rooms • 24x17 detached wired garage, great neighbourhood, close to all amenities

RANCHER ON 0.60 OF AN ACRE! ,000 $ 297

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME! $

,900 369

,900

144

4517 BEALE STREET

4586 BEALE STREET

FIXER-UPPER!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

GREENBELT LIVING!

00 69,9

• Small but so is the price, central location in great neighbourhood • Rental investment, or make it your new getaway fishing shack

SOUTH PORT CHARM! $

NORTH PORT RANCHER!

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced • Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

3963 5TH AVENUE

SPRING INTO ACTION AND VIEW THESE GREAT HOMES!

CUTE NORTH PORT RANCHER! ,900 $ 149

26-1655 ALBERNI HWY

• Two bedroom, two bath 14' wide mobile features vaulted ceilings • Great price, low maintenance yard and easy access

• Fully renovated two bedroom, one bath home • Fenced yard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, great neighbourhood

CALL THE DAVE TEAM TODAY!

• Off-Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bedroom on the main

• One bedroom, one bath, open floor plan and gas fireplace • Laundry in unit, security entrance, storage unit & transportation nearby

NEW PRICE • Updated 4 Bedroom, 4 baths, 100% suite ready for family • Waterfront, Southern exposure, lake & mountain views

,900 169

NEW PRICE

• The three bedroom, two bath home showcases 1850 sq ft • Vaulted ceilings in living room, 2 gas fireplaces, nicely landscaped • Open design floor plan

We have buyer’s looking for homes under $150,000.00

EASY LIVING! 800 $ 39,

NEW PRICE

• 2 Bedrooms, large bathroom with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

,800 323

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! $

NEW PRICE

IMMACULATE RANCHER IN WESTPORTE! $

,900 179

SOLD

• Custom build luxurious 5178 sqft home on 0.53 acre • 973 sqft suite for guests, 1200 sqft wharf/float & wired boathouse

,900 $ 329

EYE CATCHING LARGE FAMILY HOME!

,000 688

NEW PRICE 9466 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

COUNTRY HOME ON 5 ACRES!

ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING TO DO!

,900 259

• Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home across from Roger Creek Park • Fenced back yard, double garage, RV Parking and close to all amenities

1:00pm-2:00pm

4631 Pemberton Road

PICNICS AT THE PARK!

,000 279

Vicky Seredick in Attendance

• Treed property, road frontage, astounding views • Multiple water access points, subdividable

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OF NANAIMO

DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

A HOME WITH HISTORY!

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, July 31, 2014

INVESTOR OR FIRST- TIMER? ,000 $ 119

,000 299

! SOLD

,950 119

,000 192

NEW PRICE 4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

COUNTRY IN THE CITY! ,900 $ 159

SOLD

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths

• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo's

HOME SWEET HOME! ,900 $ 169

NEW PRICE 3117 MCNAUGHTON AVENUE

• Three storey home, four bedrooms, four baths & rec room w/bar • Amazing views of the mountains, cedar deck & enclosed hot tub

SOUTH PORT CLASS! ,000 $ 319

4621 MELROSE STREET

• Four bedrooms, three baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck with hot tub, mountain views, wired & plumbing ready for in-law suite

LARGE FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 259

2693 3RD AVENUE

• 2 bedroom home currently rented for $700/month • Centrally located, on the bus route, close to downtown

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! ,000 $ 139

5281 MARY STREET

• Lovely family home is situated on a private 0.24 acre lot • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main, attached garage

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! ,900 $ 149

5018 MONTROSE STREET

• Cozy two bedroom main level entry, coved ceilings, spacious kitchen • Large fully fenced corner lot, attached garage with mechanic's pit

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! ,000 $ 186

NEW PRICE SL 2 KYUNIM ROAD

• 0.43 acre lot fully serviced by electricity, water and sewage to lot lin • Astounding views, private, sandy pebble beach with wharf

10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedrooms, five baths with family suite • Massive gourmet kitchen featuring large island

albernihomesource.com

6586765

10242 STIRLING ARM CRES

• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well-designed 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 10ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds and fruit trees

5199 PINEO ROAD

• City living, Country setting, on greenbelt, creek runs along property

• Many updates, private yard, double garage and detached shed

sproatlakehomes.ca

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

• Four bedroom, three bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

6149 RIVER ROAD

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 bedroom in-law suite down • Extra-large double garage, private back yard

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

• Charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath • Relax on the patio with the view of the greenbelt across the street

daveteam.ca

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck and views of the river

3730 WALLACE STREET

• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways • Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

Personal Real Estate Corporation

B06 www.albernivalleynews.com

Thursday, July 31, 2014 - Alberni Valley News

Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUTjohn@daveteam.ca A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?250-723-SOLD LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

Personal Real Estate Corp.

dave@daveteam.ca

Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! Lots 6,7,8,9 Lakeshore Rd VERY RARE – ,000 GST $ 239 00+ ,0 $ 799

SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE!

GET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER! LAKESIDE LOTS! ST 0+G 0 9 , 9 $ 14

,000 765

AMAZING SPROAT LAKE LOT! $

,000 610

Vicky Seredick's Feature Listing!

OPEN HOUSE Friday Aug. 1st

John Clark's Feature Listing! 3851 Morton Street $

• Completely renovated, coved ceilings and wood floors • Two gas fireplaces and in-law suite, RV parking, new deck and detached garage

NEW PRICE

EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ! ABOUT THE ALBERNI VALLEY! FREE! FREE

HOMES UNDER $200,000! FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

DOWNLOAD “MY ALBERNI APP” TODAY! $

NEW LISTINGS 8877 FABER ROAD

LT 4 - 10400 ALDAN ROAD

LOT 7 BLOEDEL DRIVE

• Sproat Lake waterfront home with breathtaking views • 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large carport, sandy beach, wharf, gardens

• Build up to a 1500 Sq ft, 2 bedroom year round or vacation home • Water & sewage in place, underground services, beautiful private beach

• Nearly 100' of water frontage, treed property • Sewer and power in place, cedar dock and great views

SPROAT LAKE ESTATE!

PRIVATE SPROAT LAKE!

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

0 9,90 1,19

,500 939

NEW PRICE 8372 BLOEDEL DRIVE

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Three Story waterfront home, 4 bedrooms plus den, family room • App. 120' of waterfront, 0.87 acre, large 2 car garage, sandy beach

• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE!

NEW CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME!

SPROAT LAKE LOT!

,000 829

0 9,00 1,89

,000 $ 399

CHARMING UPDATED HOME! ,500 $ 187

4971 BATTY ROAD

• Cherry Creek three bedroom, two bath home with many updates • Covered RV parking, large workshop, gardens and beautiful views

3165 MCNAUGHTON AVE

• Split level, five bedrooms, four baths and an in-law suite • Double carport, RV parking, in-house workshop, sunroom

2978 2ND AVE

• Three bedroom, 2 bath plus den/office, downstairs area waiting your ideas • Fully Fenced, nicely landscaped, covered deck, private patio & RV parking

4046 10TH AVENUE

DOWNTOWN CONDO! 900 $ 89,

5509 WOODLAND CRES.W

,000 198

9339 FABER ROAD

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 749

9866 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedroom, four bath exquisite Sproat Lake estate • Unobstructed views, southern exposure and 98' of level sandy beach

205-5170 ANGUS STREET

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! ,000 $ 839

SL 5 SALAL ROAD

SPROAT LAKE OPPORTUNITY! $

00 225,0

+ GST

FABULOUS MEETING PLACE! $

,900 209

PERFECT FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 249

NEW PRICE 9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• Three bedroom, one bath home on a half-acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

SL 3 SALAL ROAD

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

• 0.37 acre level lot in an exclusive semi - waterfront community • Subdivision is serviced with underground wiring & has septic in place

SPROAT LAKE-DAWSON'S LANDING! EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 GST 00+ 99,0 $ 269,9 $ 1,3

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 849

4521 DOGWOOD STREET

• Great meeting place for your club or organization • Convert this 3,000 sqft building into a private residence

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! ,800 $ 297

4650 10TH AVENUE

• Vaulted wood ceilings, wood floors, bright and open spacious rooms • 24x17 detached wired garage, great neighbourhood, close to all amenities

RANCHER ON 0.60 OF AN ACRE! ,000 $ 297

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME! $

,900 369

,900

144

4517 BEALE STREET

4586 BEALE STREET

FIXER-UPPER!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

GREENBELT LIVING!

00 69,9

• Small but so is the price, central location in great neighbourhood • Rental investment, or make it your new getaway fishing shack

SOUTH PORT CHARM! $

NORTH PORT RANCHER!

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced • Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

3963 5TH AVENUE

SPRING INTO ACTION AND VIEW THESE GREAT HOMES!

CUTE NORTH PORT RANCHER! ,900 $ 149

26-1655 ALBERNI HWY

• Two bedroom, two bath 14' wide mobile features vaulted ceilings • Great price, low maintenance yard and easy access

• Fully renovated two bedroom, one bath home • Fenced yard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, great neighbourhood

CALL THE DAVE TEAM TODAY!

• Off-Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bedroom on the main

• One bedroom, one bath, open floor plan and gas fireplace • Laundry in unit, security entrance, storage unit & transportation nearby

NEW PRICE • Updated 4 Bedroom, 4 baths, 100% suite ready for family • Waterfront, Southern exposure, lake & mountain views

,900 169

NEW PRICE

• The three bedroom, two bath home showcases 1850 sq ft • Vaulted ceilings in living room, 2 gas fireplaces, nicely landscaped • Open design floor plan

We have buyer’s looking for homes under $150,000.00

EASY LIVING! 800 $ 39,

NEW PRICE

• 2 Bedrooms, large bathroom with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

,800 323

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! $

NEW PRICE

IMMACULATE RANCHER IN WESTPORTE! $

,900 179

SOLD

• Custom build luxurious 5178 sqft home on 0.53 acre • 973 sqft suite for guests, 1200 sqft wharf/float & wired boathouse

,900 $ 329

EYE CATCHING LARGE FAMILY HOME!

,000 688

NEW PRICE 9466 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

COUNTRY HOME ON 5 ACRES!

ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING TO DO!

,900 259

• Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home across from Roger Creek Park • Fenced back yard, double garage, RV Parking and close to all amenities

1:00pm-2:00pm

4631 Pemberton Road

PICNICS AT THE PARK!

,000 279

Vicky Seredick in Attendance

• Treed property, road frontage, astounding views • Multiple water access points, subdividable

www.albernivalleynews.com B07

OF NANAIMO

DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

A HOME WITH HISTORY!

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, July 31, 2014

INVESTOR OR FIRST- TIMER? ,000 $ 119

,000 299

! SOLD

,950 119

,000 192

NEW PRICE 4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

COUNTRY IN THE CITY! ,900 $ 159

SOLD

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths

• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo's

HOME SWEET HOME! ,900 $ 169

NEW PRICE 3117 MCNAUGHTON AVENUE

• Three storey home, four bedrooms, four baths & rec room w/bar • Amazing views of the mountains, cedar deck & enclosed hot tub

SOUTH PORT CLASS! ,000 $ 319

4621 MELROSE STREET

• Four bedrooms, three baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck with hot tub, mountain views, wired & plumbing ready for in-law suite

LARGE FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 259

2693 3RD AVENUE

• 2 bedroom home currently rented for $700/month • Centrally located, on the bus route, close to downtown

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! ,000 $ 139

5281 MARY STREET

• Lovely family home is situated on a private 0.24 acre lot • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main, attached garage

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! ,900 $ 149

5018 MONTROSE STREET

• Cozy two bedroom main level entry, coved ceilings, spacious kitchen • Large fully fenced corner lot, attached garage with mechanic's pit

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! ,000 $ 186

NEW PRICE SL 2 KYUNIM ROAD

• 0.43 acre lot fully serviced by electricity, water and sewage to lot lin • Astounding views, private, sandy pebble beach with wharf

10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedrooms, five baths with family suite • Massive gourmet kitchen featuring large island

albernihomesource.com

6586765

10242 STIRLING ARM CRES

• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well-designed 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 10ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds and fruit trees

5199 PINEO ROAD

• City living, Country setting, on greenbelt, creek runs along property

• Many updates, private yard, double garage and detached shed

sproatlakehomes.ca

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

• Four bedroom, three bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

6149 RIVER ROAD

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 bedroom in-law suite down • Extra-large double garage, private back yard

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

• Charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath • Relax on the patio with the view of the greenbelt across the street

daveteam.ca

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck and views of the river

3730 WALLACE STREET

• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways • Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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.60 2 %

6504553

6541569

One Price

Gets You 2 Properties! Two side x side 5 acre parcels 540 feet frontage on Ferguson Rd.

-5 Bedroom -2 Bathroom 2500 sf Home + 3 Bay Carport

1,000 sf, Insulated and Wired 3 Bay Garage/Workshop

Updated Main Floor

Pasture Area + Old Barn

$499,999

REDUCED

$445,000

2 Bedroom Downstairs Suite With Ensuite Bath

Unmatched Views Down Somass River From Lot 3 Home-site

Lyle Braithwaite 1-877-701-7888

6589219

Double Pane Windows Laminate Wood Floors

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, July. 31, 2014

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SARA FOX

CERTIFIED STAGING PROFESSIONAL

• New tasteful wood laminate floors and updated paint. • Custom built rancher with 30 x 20 foot detached shop/garage off lane. • Vaulted ceilings in the large living room that opens onto bright kitchen with skylights and oak cabinets. • 2 bedrooms plus den. Master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite & shower. • Central vac, heat pump and low maintenance yard on quiet street.

• Fantastic view of ocean inlet and mountains. • Located on a no thru road and walking distance to shopping and the Harbour Quay Marina. • Newer oil tank. Newer perimeter drains. Roof new 2006, vinyl windows & updated plumbing. • 2 bedrooms on the main. • Unfinished basement with laundry. • Lane access and detached shop.

MLS #378021

MLS #371820

PREFERRED AREA OF UPPER SOUTH PORT

• Spacious two bedroom rancher on large 75 x 124 lot. • This home features crown moldings, a solid oak kitchen with new flooring. • Large master bedroom with covered ceilings. • Large & bright bathroom with a 2-sink vanity & new flooring. • 200 amp service, new furnace, alarm system and in-ground sprinklers • Newer detached wired garage/shop and tool shed. Quick possession is available.

MLS #

5055 LESLIE

$199,900

• Located in a quiet family neighbourhood in preferred North Port. • Home is immaculate with some new flooring & 3 bedrooms on the main. • Large living room with lots of character, coved ceilings and new appliances. • Updated wiring, plumbing and a new furnace. • Private backyard with large, wired & insulated 2 bay shop.

4 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CHARACTER HOME

MLS #376762

4639 SOUTHGATE

$299,900

• Home has been tastefully redone with new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring throughout. • Updates also include new 200 amp electrical, vinyl windows, metal roof and heat pump. • Spacious living room. Large country kitchen. 3 bedrooms up. Very large master with spacious walk in closet. • Attractive front veranda. Large covered back deck. • Large double detached shop a bonus. Nicely landscaped and fenced backyard.

BRIGHT AND MODERN FAMILY HOME

PREFERRED UPPER NORTHPORT

4804 BURDE ST.

$189,900

• Lots of very large new windows letting in the light. • Cute country kitchen w/ all new stainless steel appliances. • Very large living room w/ hardwood floors. • Beautiful brand new cedar deck for relaxing & entertaining. • Newly finished spacious rec room is tastefully done. • Covered carport and security system. • Home has had many updates, newer roof and windows, updated plumbing, electrical and furnace.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM HOME

2968 1ST AVE.

SOLD

PANORAMIC INLET VIEWS!

$249,900

• Tastefully done with attractive dark laminate floors and Kitchen cabinets. • Spacious and bright living room area and large dining room with plenty of space for large dining room table and hutch. • Patio off of the beautiful new kitchen. • Master bedroom is spacious with nice walk in closet and ensuite. • The yard is partially fenced and backs onto a nicely landscaped park area. • Double garage and plenty of room to park an RV in the driveway area. Quick possession available.

NEW 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

$221,000

• Located on a nice quiet street, large deck with water views • Hardwood & bamboo floors • Large, bright updated kitchen & bathroom • Many updates including electrical, plumbing & thermal windows • Large 66x125 private fully fenced yard

CHARMING 4 BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME

$675,000

• Country style kitchen has beautiful cabinetry and a very large island. • Living room has cozy wood insert & french doors onto deck. • In floor radiant heat keeps house consistently warm. • Built in vacuum. Air exchanger. • Large wired and insulated shop with woodstove and bathroom. • RV and boat carport with built in sewer. 5 covered parking spaces. • Fully landscaped and fenced yard with in ground irrigation sprinkler system.

IMMACULATE NEWER HOME

SOLD

MLS #354284

MLS #369016

MLS #339661

$39,900

2815 ANDERSON AVE. $149,900

2678 ANDERSON AVE. $249,500

19190 PACIFIC RIM HWY. $356,000

EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER

BEST PRICED SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT

44 X 125 FOOT BUILDING LOT

• Cute 2 bedroom home located on large 45 x 132 lot in upper South Port. • Detached single garage/workshop is insulated, drywalled & wired, has carport attached w/lane access. • Completely fenced yard has cherry tree and maple tree for shade

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

MLS #376280

MLS #369370

$199,000

3641 ANDERSON AVE. $119,900

• 4 bedrooms and den on large 44x176 lot. • Large living room with gas fireplace, original fir wood floors, gas furnace, high ceilings & lots of storage areas. • Nice country kitchen with oak cabinets & door leading to sundeck which overlooks private rear yard with lane access and RV parking. • Full walk-out basement with separate entrance. • Quick possession is possible. Excellent location great family home!

NORTHPORT CHARACTER HOME

• 1556 sq ft 3 bdrm (3rd bdrm converted to den), 2 bath home • Open plan, updated kitchen,large living room w/ gas FP. • BI vacuum, security, air exchanger, double garage, • Electric hot water heat system. • Nicely finished yard with fruit trees.

• Waterfront lot easily accessible from the highway with a good shared road • Half acre, 66 ft of waterfront, clean, clear fresh water great for swimming, kayaking and fishing

• Three bedroom home located centrally • Newer vinyl windows, new roof & New hot water tank. • Large living room with laminate oors. • Lane access to backyard. • Fenced yard. • On bus route.

GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT

NEW PRICE

MLS #363617

5320 DARNLEY RD.

MLS #363617

• South Port location amongst nice homes. • Some ocean views. • Sewer connection to lot. • Lane access.

4753 LATHOM

SOLD

NEW PRICE

2718 7TH AVE.

• Nice private setting in quiet preferred neighborhood. • Very large home with 5 bedrooms and very large family room. • In-law suite in daylight basement with some new flooring and paint. • New roof. Private yard. Double Garage. • All situated on 0.28 acre lot. Quick Possession available.

MLS # 377449

MLS #376741

5270 TEBO

MLS #369370

MLS #376807

MLS #376737

• This lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo features open floor plan, plenty of windows let the natural light in, nice sized laundry/storage room & gas fireplace in the lvng rm. • Amazing views of the mountains and the ocean from this unit situated on a corner giving you extra patio space. • This building has secured entry, single parking stall & storage room in the basement as well as having your own laundry in your unit & public transportation only a few steps away!

2248 CAMERON DR. $239,900

NEW LISTING

RANCHER IN UPPER ECHO AREA

NEW PRICE

#301-2825 3RD AVE. $159,900

66 X 125 BUILDING LOT

MLS # 377677

WEST COAST STYLE FAMILY HOME

• 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home • New roof, all new centra vinyl windows, new Lennox heat pump, new carpet. • Stunning dark laminate floors. • Kitchen has new countertops, sink, lighting, range hood and attractive back splash tile. • Large living room with replace and bay window, Open floor plan. • Built-in Electrolux central vaccuum & new hot water tank.

MLS 378020#

3774 WALLACE $215,000

NEW LISTING

• One owner home with brand new roof • Fully fenced with double garage and separate shop • Built-in dog kennels. • Split level home with spacious rooms. • Large living room with bay window and wood burning fireplace.

4131 CLEGG CRES. S. $284,900

LOT C -2687 1ST AVE. $109,000

• Fantastic view of the water and mountains • Excellent location to build your dream home or summer fishing home. • Walking distance to Harbour Quay & Marina.

CUTE AND AFFORDABLE

5982 BROWN RD. $249,900

723-5666

cathy@cathybraiden.com www.cathybraiden.com

NEW LISTING

MLS # 378526

IMMACULATE RANCHER IN NORTHPORT

NEW LISTING

2883 1ST AVE $115,000

NEW LISTING

MLS # 378129

Unlicensed Assistant

4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

MLS #371867

MLS #360332

3551 HUFF DR.

$239,500

• 55 plus, very spacious 1250 sqft patio home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and large living room with gas fireplace. • Extra large covered patio that includes a gas bbq • 4 skylights all with their own installed blinds.

HILLCREST VILLA PATIO HOME

SOLD

4488 BEALE ST.

• Just reduced by $ 10,000. • Separate entrances, separate meters. • Two - 2 bedroom units. Shared laundry. • Located in quiet residential area near elementary school. • Walking distance to shopping and coffee shops.

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

NEW PRICE

MLS #376739

3673 ANDERSON

$159,900

• Sits on a large 66 x 120 lot. • Features a newer 30 x 24 detached shop off the lane. • Updated bright kitchen and newer bathroom fixtures. New fridge. • Brand new roof. Newer siding. High efficiency furnace 2004. • House rewired. Large living room. Large backyard. • · Security system.

CUTE 2 BEDROOM HOUSE

$169,900

MLS # 348318

MASSACRE ISLAND

$479,900

• Your own exclusive island retreat on the crystal clear waters of Sproat Lake! • Over 1000 ft of water frontage, incredible panoramic mountain and lake views, and 0.85 acre of wooded tranquility

SPROAT LAKE ISLAND WITH CABIN

6587125

4835 MARGARET ST $244,000

NEW LISTING

MID ISLAND REALTY

Independently Owned & Operated

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Prou d ly Pre s e n t s :

Throwback Thursday & Partying Like It’s 1899 Specials

OLD

ED FA S H I O N S COCKTAIL

Harbour QUAY every wed. from 6:30 pm

sample carriage rides

$10 per person

Carriage Ride (20 min) based on 4 people & Roast Beef Dinner for 4

$99.99 Dining in either: Puddle Ducks Pub, Turtle Beach Cafe, or Frog on a Log Lounge Available between 5-9 PM weekly Wed. - sun. We require 24 Hr. advance booking

Horse and Carriage Tours of Historic & Beautiful Port Alberni

Replica of Arlington Coach 1926

30 Minute Tour (based on 4 people)

$75.00

45 Minute Tour (based on 4 people)

$100.00

1 Hour Tour (based on 4 people)

$160.00

Royal Day Tour includes:

$600.00

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Blue Marlin to Train

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Train Trip to McLean Mill

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Horse Rides - Trail Rides (Ages 6 & Up)

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Train Ride Back

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Carriage to Blue Marlin

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Traditional Blue Marlin Meal

Return Trips

Call 250-723-5663 For More Info & Reservations

5022 Johnston Road

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Puddle Duck Brew Pub

Turtle Beach Cafe

THROW BACK THURSDAYS! Come in 1800’s Style Clothing, Ladies get 1/2 price

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Open noon Daily Daily Food & Beverage Specials Entertainment Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Free Meat Draws Wed. & Sat. Friday Night Buffet

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Open 6am Daily Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily New Dinner Menu Sunday Buffet

250-723-5663

778-421-3022

Frog on a Log Lounge

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OPEN DAILY 11AM 778-421-5099

New Outside Dining Daily Lunch, Dinner & Drink Specials 10 on 10: 10 styles of Oysters & Martinis

778-421-3022

Start @ $65.00

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Newly Renovated Rooms Continental Breakfast Cable TV Internet Laundry Services

778-421-3022

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