THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Black Press C O M M U N I T Y
N E W S
M E D I A
www.pqbnews.com
BCYCNA
Silver 2013 General Excellence
VAUXHALLS, VACATIONS
PREVALENT POT PRODUCTION
Read our popular Driveway section for local deals and info
Why so many proposals for the mid-Island area? See today’s Thursday Spotlight
B9
A5
PARAMEDICS AND AMBULANCES
Qualicum not staffed Dashwood chief concerned; gov’t says it will hire more JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
The chief thought it was important enough to post on a Facebook page, telling people Sept. 18 there was going to be no one staffing the ambulance station in Qualicum Beach for eight hours starting at 6 p.m. that night. “FYI, no staffed ambulance in Qualicum Beach from 2200-0600 tonight,” Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Nick Acciavatti wrote on a local chat group’s Facebook page. “Ambulance may come from Qualicum Bay or Parksville....if they are not out on other calls. If they are all away then one may be a ways away.” Accaviatti confirmed this week the post was his and his assistant confirmed the lack of coverage happens in what’s often referred to as the town with the oldest population in Canada. “There are times when there is no coverage at all,” said Dashwood’s assistant chief, Nick Shantz. When there is no ambulance available in Qualicum Beach — whether it’s because it isn’t staffed or it’s on another call — paramedics will respond from Parksville, Cumberland, Nanaimo or another community, Shantz explained. The B.C. Ambulance Service would not confirm whether Qualicum Beach is without a staffed ambulance station from time to time. “B.C. Emergency Health Services has not been notified of any concerns by the fire chief,” communications director Kelsie Carwithen said through an e-mail Wednesday. “However, we are investigating to obtain more details.” On Tuesday in Whistler, Health Minister Terry lake told Black Press the government is aiming to add up to 80 rural ambulance paramedic positions in small communities by combining their duties with local care facilities. See ROLES, page A21
AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO
District 69 superintendent Rollie Koop and Oceanside RCMP were among the additional support out to help direct traffic and supervise for safety on Wednesday, the first day of the school year in Parksville Qualicum Beach.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
All seem happy to be back, finally AUREN RUVINSKY
writer@pqbnews.com
It’s been a long strange journey in District 69, but yesterday students and staff were back for the first day of the new school year. “We’re on, what I think has been a very long journey,” said superintendent Rollie Koop at Tuesday’s board of education meeting. “It goes back to January when the proposition of potentially reducing the number of schools became a recommendation.” On April 30, the board voted to close
four schools and reconfigure the entire district and turned its focus to preparing schools for September. On May 28, the teachers’ partial job action escalated to rotating one-day walkouts and things got more complicated. “I’m so pleased to be here and I’m so pleased with what I’ve witnessed over the last three days in particular as people came back to the buildings,” he said, referencing a flood at the new Qualicum Beach Elementary a week ago, just the latest in a long line of complications. He praised “support staff, opera-
Live, Laugh, Drink Wine Two of Canada’s top comedians are in Parksville for one night.
tions and maintenance, teaching staff, principals and vice principals, district staff, contractors — all working side by side as something larger to ensure we have readiness today.” He said all the schools look great and the teachers have spent the last few days since the strike ended Friday preparing their classes and in many cases getting used to new schools or cleaning up water damaged teaching materials that had been in boxes on the floor in QBES.
Dine with us & enjoy Wine Pairings from:
September 29th one nIGht onLY erica Sigurdson
Jen grant
Comedy Show & Dinner
October’s Featured Winery
beachclubbc.com/comedy
beachclubbc.com/wine
See TEACHERS, page A21
A2
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Bet ter rewards are
$ 9 5 here! 75
Thrifty Foods
now brings you the
AIR MILES
®
Reward Program.
LLooookkfo forrtth SSeepptteem mbbeerr2 htihsisccoouup po 243 rdT Thhrrifi onnin fttyyFFoinyyoouurr oooddssF Fl ylyeerr
Fast & Easy Redemption
95
with AIR MILES Cash
AIR MILES® reward miles
in-store = $10 off
Offe rE Sept xpires T u emb er 30 th esday, , 201 4
1
1. REDEEM AIR MILES REWARD MILES IN THE CASH BALANCE OF YOUR AIR MILES COLLECTOR ACCOUNT IN-STORE IN INCREMENTS OF 95 REWARD MILES FOR $10 OFF YOUR PURCHASES AT PARTICIPATING AIR MILES SPONSOR LOCATIONS TO A MAXIMUM OF $750 PER DAY. VISIT AIRMILES.CA/CASH TO LEARN MORE. YOU MUST HAVE ACCUMULATED SUFFICIENT REWARD MILES IN THE CASH BALANCE OF YOUR COLLECTOR ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO REDEEM REWARD MILES TOWARDS YOUR PURCHASES AT PARTICIPATING SPONSOR LOCATIONS. ALL REWARDS OFFERED ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AIR MILES REWARD PROGRAM, ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, VISIT AIRMILES.CA. ®™ TRADEMARKS OF AIR MILES INTERNATIONAL TRADING B.V. USED UNDER LICENSE BY LOYALTYONE, CO. AND SOBEYS INC.
Strip Loin Grilling Steaks
Avocados Grown in Mexico
On Sale
4 $5
Naturally Aged 21 Days Family Pack Savings Size $17.61/kg
for
On Sale
7
99 Per lb
On Sale
9
9Each9
Specials in Effect until
Earn 7X
AIR MILES® reward miles
on your prescriptions*, every day!
Better rewards are here.
Compliments
Cheese Assorted
907g
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
Find a pharmacy at these Thrifty Foods locations: • Parksville • Morgan Crossing (South Surrey) • Cloverdale • James Bay • Longwood Station (Nanaimo)
• • • • •
Campbell River Coquitlam Port Moody Duncan Crown Isle (Courtenay) *EARN 7 AIR MILES ® REWARD MILES FOR EVERY $20 SPENT IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION ON THE PATIENT PAID OR THIRD-PARTY PRIVATE INSURANCE PLAN PORTION OF YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS AFTER ALL DISCOUNTS AND EXCLUSIONS ARE APPLIED. THE PORTION OF A PRESCRIPTION PURCHASE FUNDED BY BC PHARMACARE IS EXCLUDED. NO COUPON REQUIRED. VALID ON PRESCRIPTIONS, DIABETES MERCHANDISE, INSULIN PUMP SUPPLIES AND BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS. NOT VALID ON INSULIN PUMPS. THE COLLECTION OF AIR MILES REWARD MILES FOR PRESCRIPTION PURCHASES MAY VARY BY PROVINCE AND IS GOVERNED BY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS, PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES, AND THIRD PARTY INSURANCE PLANS. TO COMPLY WITH PROVINCIAL DRUG PLANS, PROVINCIAL PHARMACY AND/ OR THIRD PARTY COVERAGE REGULATIONS IN THE WESTERN PROVINCES, THE FULL VALUE OF A PRESCRIPTION PURCHASE CANNOT BE SPLIT UP INTO SMALLER COMPONENTS TO MAXIMIZE AIR MILES REWARD MILES. THE FULL VALUE OF THE PRESCRIPTION MUST BE PROCESSED IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
Page Three
www.pqbnews.com
A3
THE PQB NEWS TEAM: John, Candace, & Auren E-mail: editor@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0019
STARTING POINT
At least two new faces on school board
AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Three of the five current District 69 school board trustees say they will run again in the Nov. 15 election. Julie Austin recently contacted The NEWS to confirm she will run again. “I’ve given it a lot of thought and I feel this board still has a lot of important work to go forward with,” she recently told The NEWS. “This board has made a lot of big decisions, the restructuring being the biggest,” she said of the closure of four elementary schools over the summer. Austin was elected as part of the Oceanside Communities for Quality Education (OCQE) group formed to fight the proposed closure of Kwalikum Secondary School in late 2010 and was often the only trustee to vote against various school closure motions this year, while the rest of the board the board cited dropping enrolment and funding. Board chair Lynette Kershaw and trustee Ross Milligan, also OCQE members, previously announced they would not seek re-election. The final OCQE member and one of four new trustees in 2011, Barry Kurland, will run again, as will four-term, former chair Eve Flynn. The board will host a drop-in information session on trustee roles and responsibilities tonight, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre forum, where board meetings are held.
INSIDE Arts & Entertainment . . A28 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A36 Ray Smit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A9 WHAT’S ONLINE?
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11, A13 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A41-A47
AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO
From left, ICBC road safety coordinator Caroline Robinson and Brian Beck of Speed Watch were out on Highway 19A near Resort Drive Sept. 18 to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
CREATING AWARENESS
You still texting and driving?
www.pqbnews.com
According to ICBC, an average of 12 people a year are killed in distracted driving-related collisions on Vancouver Island
Get the full story. Watch for these icons in our regular articles, then go to www.pqbnews.com for extended content.
writer@pqbnews.com; news@pqbnews.com
ONLINE www.pqbnews.com
Add your COMMENTS at www.pqbnews.com
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ParksvilleNews and Facebook: www.facebook.com/PQBNews HOW TO REACH US: General: Phone 250-248-4341; Fax 250-248-4655 Publisher: Peter McCully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . publisher@pqbnews .com Editor: John Harding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250-905-0019 - editor@pqbnews .com Advertising: Brenda Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250-905-0013 - bboyd@pqbnews .com Production: Peggy Sidbeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-905-0016 - team@pqbnews .com Circulation: Laurie Fairbanks . . . . . . . .250-905-0017 - circulation@pqbnews .com Classified display: Pauline Stead . . . . . . . .250-905-0012 - office@pqbnews .com Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . events@pqbnews .com
AUREN RUVINSKY AND CANDACE WU
Community policing volunteers teamed up with ICBC and Oceanside RCMP to curb distracted driving. On Sept. 18, a joint operation was set up on Highway 19A near Resort Drive where volunteers used a speed board while also counting distracted drivers. “This is about education and creating awareness,” ICBC road safety coordinator Caroline Robinson told The NEWS Thursday from the campaign’s strategic location. “The objective is a reduction in injuries and fatalities.” Speedwatch and the COPS volunteers counted 1,757 vehicles that passed in the north and southbound lanes from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said despite the fact that the volunteers were “very visible” 30 people were openly talking on their cell phones. Robinson said people need to focus on driv-
Stock Up on Warm and Cozy.
Qualicum Beach 250-752-3687 Parksville 250-248-5477
popeandsons.com
REBATES UP TO ON A QUALIFIED HOME COMFORT SYSTEM BY CARRIER
Don’t wait. Cool Cash is only available or a limited time.
$1,450
DO NOT PAY FOR
90 DAYS!
Years of comfort. Years of savings. The year’s best offer. There’s never been a better time to upgrade to Carrier® quality and efficiency. For a limited time, you can claim up to $1,450 in Cool Cash rebates on a new system, plus don’t pay for 90 days.*
COOL CASH
PROFESSIONAL, ON TIME & COURTEOUS SERVICE
ing while they’re on the road, instead of texting or talking on the phone. “If people think about it (distracted driving) for 15 minutes after they drive through, then we’ve gotten the message out,” she said. Police officers were nearby to follow up with enforcement if necessary — but mostly the campaign was about educating drivers and raising awareness about road safety. “Our goal is to calm traffic,” said Roy Harris, District 69 Speed Watch coordinator. “Which is particularly important now that the schools are opening.” Harris said the volunteers received a lot of support and thumbs up from drivers who appreciate what they are doing, but admitted they did get some angry drivers who verbally assaulted them. Foreman said this type of operation is set up a few times every year to remind drivers to keep their eyes on the road. According to ICBC, an average of 12 people a year are killed in distracted driving-related collisions on Vancouver Island alone. Distracted driving has now surpassed impaired drivingrelated fatalities and is responsible for one quarter of all car crash fatalities in the province. ICBC statistics prove drivers are four times more likely to get into a car accident while on the phone.
Offer ends Nov. 15, 2014. Must be installed by: Nov. 30, 2014. Claim Deadline: Dec. 15, 2014 (by 6pm CT). *Purchase of qualifying products required. ©CARRIER CORPORATION 7/2014. A unit of United Technologies Corporation. Stock symbol UTX.
A4
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
GRAND RE-OPENING Come in and join us in our NEW 4400 Sq.Ft. Showroom!
1 WEEK ONLY
Ask about our 15 month no interest financing plan
SPIN THE WHEEL for a chance to win a trip to Mexico, Hawaii or Las Vegas
September 25-October 2nd
Free delivery & set-up anywhere in Oceanside BEDROOM SUITE
BC MADE SOFAS
QUEEN PILLOW TOP MATTRESS
8 pc Pine
starting from
RESTONIC ONLY
$749 99
LEATHER SOFA AND LOVE SEAT
½
$1499 99
POSTUREPEDIC
DEACON BENCHES starting from
$499 99
PRICE!
PROBACK
½
PRICE!
Limited Edition EUROTOP with LATEX
QUEEN SET
$2199 99
ONLY
$388
ONLY
CANADA
$999 99
For every mattress purchase, BrandSource and Sealy will donated $50 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada.
Solid wood
DAY BED
BUNK BED
ADJUSTABLE BED with Memory Foam Mattress
ONLY
$199 99
DROP LEAF TABLE & CHAIRS ONLY
ONLY
$399
GLASS COFFEE TABLE
$399 99
ONLY
$888
GLIDER CHAIR & OTTOMAN
ONLY
$88
$288
BEST SELECTION OF CANADIAN & BC MADE FURNITURE ON THE ISLAND to Port Alberni
Hwy 4/4A
We are here
to Qualicum Beach
to Coombs “Goats on roof”
OPEN MON-SAT 9:30am-5pm; SUN & HOLIDAYS 11-4pm
Coombs Junction
FURNITURE
MATTRESS & APPLIANCES 2701 Alberni Hwy, Coombs 250-752-4205 coombsfurniture.ca
Parry
Jim
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region
A5
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Mid-Island pot market on fire Health Canada is flooded with applications from companies that want to tap into a burgeoning new industry reminiscent of the gold rush days CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com
Proposals to build medical marijuana production facilities are popping up like weeds on Vancouver Island after the federal government privatized the pot industry. Some are calling it the next dotcom era. Early this year, the federal government started issuing licences to companies allowing them to sell medical marijuana to an estimated 37,000 patients. The companies are to be highly regulated and, of course, taxed. Since the announcement, Health Canada has been swamped with hundreds of proposals — including at least two in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area: one in Nanoose Bay and one in Deep Bay. And while many neighbours have voiced opposition, much fanfare has been made about a burgeoning new industry — one many are eager to tap into. “This could be the great new commodity for North Americans,” said Philippe Lucas. “People are starting to see money go from below ground to above ground, from the black market to the stock market in some cases.” Lucas is the vice-president of patient research and services at Tilray, a Nanaimo-based People are starting to see medical pot opermoney go from below ation that opened ground to above ground, last April and now from the black market to houses 30,000 the stock market plants on site, PHILIPPE LUCAS making it the largest facility in the country. He said Tilray recently held its second job fair and already employs 100 full-time staff. Lucas called it “the start of a new bio-tech industry in Nanaimo.” It cost $20 million to open the facility and Lucas said due to the company’s success, plans of expansion are already on the horizon. According to Health Canada, only
NEWS FILE PHOTO
New medical marijuana regulations are shaking up the industry in Canada.
13 companies have been licensed to sell medical marijuana in the country, while many others wait in limbo, such as the Nanoose Bay and Deep Bay operations. But it may be worth the wait. Health Canada estimates that within the decade, the marketplace will grow to at least 400,000 registered patients generating billions of dollars in annual sales. “The new regulations are opening up access to medical cannabis and subsequently a discussion,” said Lucas, adding that Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau has touted the idea of decriminalizing marijuana. “All of this has opened up interest and purse strings.” Lucas said he “absolutely” believes it is just a matter of time before marijuana is legalized in Canada. “The dialog has shifted from ‘whether it will or whether it won’t (be legalized)’ to ‘how and when it will be,’” he said. “This momentum will move forward to legalize adult access (to marijuana).” Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh, a history professor at VIU with expertise in drug and alcohol research, said it was
“very forward thinking” of the federal government to change marijuana regulations in Canada. “It’s a recognition that marijuana has more uses than just being recreational,” said Krasnick Warsh. “What is interesting is that it (marijuana) is a huge industry — not for medical purposes but for consumption — and it’s an industry that hasn’t been tapped in terms of taxation.” So, is this the start of a green rush? “I’m not exactly sure,” she said. “There will be many people who will invest in it thinking that it is.” Krasnick Warsh said this era shares qualities of the prohibition period (of alcohol) in Canada. “Immediately after prohibition in Canada we went into a period of liquor legislation,” she said. “Liquor control boards came in and they basically had two mandates: one was to control consumption so minors couldn’t get it and the other was to make as much tax money as possible — there are very few places the government can raise taxes and people won’t cry foul.” Krasnick Warsh said it would be difficult for the government to allow
medical marijuana while outlawing the substance for recreational use at the same time. “This really is opening the door,” she said. “But you can find ways to control consumption — in the long run I wouldn’t be surprised if we had outlets like you have for liquor, or if you were able to buy it (marijuana) in cigarette packages. It would take away a lot of the mystique and the average consumer might feel more comfortable buying a product regulated by the government.” She said by changing the regulations, the government is taking control out of the hands of people who are growing marijuana in their backyard or basement. “Once the government starts growing it (marijuana) and distilling it and making different forms for different disorders, there will be so much government regulation for producers,” she said. “What I see in the long run is it will be like any other drug — it will be monopolized by large companies . . . or some of the big tobacco companies.” Lucas said the recent changes in medical marijuana legislation are “part of a broader social change as North Americans reconsider this substance (marijuana).” He said Tilray produces more than 40 different strains of medical marijuana, treating a range of disorders from insomnia to Crohn’s disease, and the company is able to ship its product across the country within 24 hours. “What you see with privatization is a professionalization of this industry,” he said. “Now that we have companies investing millions of dollars in medical cannabis it brings with it the opportunity for industry groups to lobby government — we are going to see a massive amount of energy and resources dedicated to improving medical cannbis and these resources wouldn’t be available if it weren’t for the regulations of the medical marijuana program.”
A6
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Friday & Saturday
September 26th & 27th • 9am– 5pm Brand New from the Factory to You!
Blowout Factory Prices NEW FUTON $ FRAMES… From NEW BED $ FRAMES… From
99 149
JOHN HARDING PHOTO
CHAMBER GOLF: Members of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce got together Friday for nine holes of golf, dinner and networking at Arrowsmith Golf Course. Above, Joan Jiggins of Arrowsmith helps chamber president and CEO Evelyn Clark line up a putt on the practice green.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Fundraiser this Sunday
Church Rd.
y
*
land Hw
1409 Springhill Rd We are here!
Inland Is
Alberni Hwy
NEW MATTRESSES INDIVIDUALLY PRICED
*
1409 Springhill Rd
Funds raised will support the purchase of a new truck
(Bluenose Motors Storage)
ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE
For sale at our front counter
For packing, kids crafts, storage, and #4-154 Middleton Avenue, P.O Box 1180 a variety of other uses! Parksville, British Columbia, V9P 2H2
Come with the 2014 COROLLA
BEST INCENTIVES OF THE YEAR! 2014 TACOMA
Lease from
own it for
60 months @0.9% OAC - BURCEM/AA taxes & fees extra
or cash rebate
$84 $0 semi monthly DOWN
This Sunday, Sept. 28, Arrowsmith Search and Rescue is holding a fundraising event at Brigadoon Golf Course in Parksville. The first annual golf and dinner fundraiser will include an afternoon of golf and a steak dinner, to support the purchase of a new equipment truck and the expansion of the search and rescue hall. Golf and dinner is a minimum of $45 in pledges to ASAR. For those who don’t golf, dinner only is for a minimum pledge of $25. Tee-off times will begin at 10 a.m. and dinner will be starting at 4 p.m. There will be lots of prizes, a silent auction starting at 1 p.m. as well as a chance to win $10,000. Brigadoon Golf Course is located at 359 Martindale Rd. Please register by e-mailing arrowsmithsar@shaw.ca. — NEWS Staff
0.9% $1,500
REMAINING 2014 MODELS UP TO $7,000 OFF
WHILE QUANTITIES LAST
2555 BOWEN RD NANAIMO • 1-800-406-5515 • WWW.NANAIMOTOYOTA.COM
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
You wouldn’t skip yearly maintenance on your car, would you? Keep your own motor running smoothly by attending the: ST
1
ANNUAL QUICK CHECK MEN’S HEALTH DAY
Saturday, October 4, 2014 9am to 2pm Salvation Army Church 187 Alberni Hwy, Parksville CANDACE WU PHOTO
ROLL OVER: The driver of a tractor trailer that rolled over near Highway 19 and Memorial Avenue Sunday morning was taken to Nanaimo General Hospital with non life threatening injuries, according to Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. He said it appears the two back wheels of the tractor trailer came off and the vehicle slid right across Memorial Avenue, hitting a light pole and knocking it down. Foreman said the trailer did not collide with any other vehicles but the accident held up traffic for hours and lost a load of wood chips.
MVIHES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TONIGHT
An update, with salmon AUREN RUVINSKY
writer@pqbnews.com
The Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES) is holding its annual general meeting tonight and inviting everyone to hear about their work and enjoy a fresh salmon barbecue. “I’ll have a Power Point presentation on what we’ve done over the last year, we’ll go over the financials, get new members signed up and all the necessary business,” said MVIHES project coordinator Faye Smith. “The health of the Englishman River watershed is of critical importance to the residents of Parksville and surrounding areas,” she said in a
news release. “It provides drinking water, recreation, wildlife habitat, economic activity and social well-being for thousands of people.” She said their work on restoration, protection and education about the watershed with a wide variety of partners like businesses, all levels of government and other non-profit groups for the last 15 years, has had proven positive effects, but their work is becoming more of a challenge “in light of reduced capacity of governments to keep track of conditions on a regular basis.” The AGM will be held at the Shelly Park Hall on Shelly Road at 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25 and interested people are asked to RSVP to info@ mvihes.bc.ca or 250-752-9297.
TRUST ME...
I’m a Fisherman and a Used Car Salesman! Serving Oceanside and Nanoose for Twenty Years.
Call or Email Me to Discuss Your Automotive Needs
Happy 80th Birthday Pamela Watler! with much love from your family!
GREG BELDHAM
250-228-6915 gregbeldham@gmail.com
LAIRD WHEATON 2590 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
TEXTURED SAXONY Installed over premium undercushion.
40 oz.
50 oz.
60 oz.
3.99 4.59 4.99
$
SQ.FT.
$
SQ.FT.
$
A7
SQ.FT.
#4-287 Martindale Road, Parksville • 250-248-4664 www.parksvillefloors.com
Sale pricing on all the
FLOORING you need! SALE OCT 3-10
A8
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS NOV. 15
Mayne seeks Nanoose seat
Former Parksville mayor Ed Mayne has an- Area E. I wish George and Elizabeth, his most nounced his intention to run for the position of supportive wife, all the best and good health in Regional Director for Electoral Area E the coming years.” (Nanoose Bay) in the Regional District Mayne said his goal as director will of Nanaimo. be to establish Area E as one of the Mayne is a former director on the leaders in the RDN and to ensure the RDN board and said he has many years community is provided a strong voice of senior management experience in in its future which reflects the commuthe corporate sector. nity as a whole. when you purchase Duette or Mayne said he and his wife Lilian “Under my leadership and with the Silhouette Window Shadings have lived in the Madrona Point area of knowledge and experience I bring to with UltraGlide. MAYNE Nanoose Bay for the past five years and the table, we can achieve these goals,” Every qualifying own successful businesses in Parkshe said. “Area E has much to be proud purchase helps a 2014 child in need get ville and Nanaimo. Mayne pointed to of and we can be so much more. We ELECTIONS closer to their wish. extensive involvement in the communeed a leader, a representative with the In the spirit of giving, we at Hunter Douglas nity, both politically and with fundraisability to take us to where we as a comhave partnered with when you purchase Duette or The Children’s Wish Shadings ing for Oceanside charities. munity want to go.” Foundation of Canada Silhouette Window to create the magic of with UltraGlide. “(Retiring director) George Holme did an Are you running for office on Nov. 15? Let a wish. admirable job as the director and is to be comour readers know by sending 200 words or less mended on his many years of service,” Mayne about yourself and why you are running, along said in a news release. “I have huge respect for with a head-and-shoulders photo, to: George and hope to build on his initiatives for editor@pqbnews.com DESIGN INTERIORS
200 Rebate †
®
®
®
200 Rebate †
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
✘
®
®
®
Effective September 1st until December 15th, 2014. † Purchase any combination of 4 Duette® or Silhouette® Window Shadings with UltraGlide® and receive a $200 rebate. Also, when you purchase any number of these additional shades, you’ll receive an extra $40 for each. Valid at participating retailers only. The rebate will be issued in the form of a Hunter Douglas Prepaid American Express® Gift Card. THE PROMOTION CARD is a trademark of The Hunt Group. All Rights Reserved. THE PROMOTION CARD is a Prepaid American Express® Card issued by Amex Bank of Canada. ® Used by Amex Bank of Canada under license from American Express.
ZELKOVA
7-698 Beach Rd., Qualicum Beach - zelkova.ca - 250-594-1122
Please recycle this newspaper.
Make a Move to Longwood This Fall! ACTIVE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY
Central Vancouver Island’s Premier Active Lifestyle Community Move into Origin at Longwood by November 29, 2014 and earn 10,000 BONUS AIR MILES® reward miles!* * Limited time offer. Based on availability. Limit 1 per customer. Can be combined with other Origin offers. Bonus Offer valid September 1st, 2014 to November 29th, 2014 in Red Deer, AB and Nanaimo, BC. Please allow up to 4 weeks from time of purchase for reward miles to appear within your Collector Account ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Inc. E. & O.E.
JOIN US FOR THIS UPCOMING FREE EVENT – Welcome autumn with style by joining us for our
Harvest Dance Friday, October 3rd, 2014 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dress in your best fall clothing and put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy music from The Melanie Johnson Trio throughout the night. Refreshments and snacks available. For more information, contact Melanie Johnson at 250-751-7755 or mjohnson@originlongwood.ca.
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY
6205 Oliver Rd. (at Uplands)
250-751-7755 www.originlongwood.ca
Every qualifying purchase helps a child in need get closer to their wish. In the spirit of giving, we at Hunter Douglas have partnered with The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada to create the magic of a wish.
Literacy program gets a boost from gov’t A local adult literacy project, the Tutorial Program Parksville, has received $32,000 from the provincial government to help adult learners improve their reading and writing skills. The project, a collaboration between the Career Centre and Vancouver Island University, is
being supported through the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP), an initiative that distributes funding to not-for-profit community groups to offer free literacy training that is easily accessible in local schools, native friendship and community centres. — NEWS Staff
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A9
COLUMN
All hat and no cattle
W
hen I was little, I was brimming with self-confidence. I suppose that’s not surprising. When you’re four no one’s very concerned about your level of
stone once made a rude remark about Disraeli’s ethnicity in parliament. Speaking of an island that Disraeli hoped to make a British territory, Gladstone is purported to have said, “It is an island fit only for idiots and (pausing dramaticalcompetence. ly) Jews!” Disraeli, to his eternal credit, jumped Truth be told, I’ve never heard a parent walk to his feet and replied, “Well then you and I up to a child and say: “Sorry Billy, but that Play- must go there immediately, my friend.” dough cat you just made is seriously lacking in When our own debate started, my opponent artistic merit. Your mother and I are very disap- stood up and said, “Mrs. Moderator, how can pointed in you. In fact, since you don’t have any Ray be prime minister, if he can’t even propobservable marketable skills, we won’t be able erly tuck in his shirt?” Like Disraeli, I leapt to to keep you!” my feet and then, to my chagrin, By the time I was eight, I thought nothing came out of my mouth. Oh I could do anything — play centre sure, an hour later I thought of the for the Toronto Maple Leafs, serve perfect reply. But there’s no point By Ray Smit as prime minister and become a talking about bedwetting after the doctor. Of the three, the first dream election is over and you’ve lost. Apseemed the most doable. After all, parently, as they say in Texas, I was I was a pretty good street hockey all hat and no cattle. player — so transferring my game My final stand was for science. I to the ice was little more than an had done OK in grade school, and afterthought. I cajoled and begged now that high school beckoned, I for skates until dad gave in. was sure that biology and chemBeing a thrifty man, he decided istry would be a breeze. I could it was a waste of money to buy me size sevens already imagine the nurses at Scarborough while my feet were still growing. There was a General fainting in disbelief at my medical used pair of size 10s in the clearance bin that acumen. suited his fancy. “No one can solve this case, Dr. Smit. Not “Just put on an extra pair of socks,” he ad- even Dr. Welby, Dr. Kildare or Dr. Casey? What vised. Finding enough socks to do the trick was will we do?” akin to solving Fermat’s Last Theorem. There is “Calm yourself, nurse. I’ll order a bloodsimply no way for a size-seven foot to operate a wurst, daucus carota and a BLT. Then I’ll simply size-10 skate. reattach her umbilicus.” Worse yet, there were no skate guards. Dad “Oh, Dr. Ray. You’re so wonderful!” told me not to worry. He’d just glue on a couAs I walked into Grade 9 biology for the first ple of plastic ones. Unfortunately, he always time, I realized it was an important moment for bought the cheapest glue he could find. I think all mankind. A few seconds later, I apprehendit was called Poodle Grip. The minute my skates ed that it wasn’t the nurses who’d be fainting. got wet, the guards fell off and I was thrown out It turns out I was keenly allergic to the smell of of the game. Probably just as well, people were formaldehyde. It’s difficult to perform surgery laughing because they thought I was wearing lying on the floor holding a bucket. clown shoes. Most people’s self confidence would never Despite my hockey disappointments, my have been the same again. But I don’t wallow self-confidence was still in full flower. After all, in the past. with my vaunted personal charm and charisma As Stephen Wright said, “Don’t sweat the how could I miss becoming prime minister? petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.” One day in school, the teacher talked about Good advice even if you’re not a doctor, aththe ongoing election campaign and told us we lete or prime minister. would have our own debate in class. My hero Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With in the art of verbal thrust and parry had always Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His colbeen the redoubtable Benjamin Disraeli. One umns appear every other Thursday. He can be of my dad’s friends told me that William Gladcontacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca
PQ
RAYVIEW
BETTER MEALS Home Delivered Meals Since 1993 Courtenay-Alberni Federal Green Party Assoc.
Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck Sunday, September 28: AGM 3:00pm; Pot Luck 5:00pm Abbeyfield House, 3839 8th Avenue, Port Alberni For more details visit: www.courtenay-albernigreens.ca or call: 250-724-1911
e Everyon e! m Welco
a huge
Thank you from the teachers Take a walk on Rivers Day of BC to everyone who
SUNDAY IN QUALICUM BEACH
Meet at the corner of Highway 19A and Kincade at 1 p.m.
The annual River’s Day event in Qualicum Beach is set for this Sunday. A walk to view the country’s third-largest Sitka spruce is planned, along with more touring
MORTGAGE ARCHITECTS Janice Hehr, AMP Mortgage Planner - British Columbia & Alberta
Your Mid-Island Residential Mortgage Specialist. P: 250.951.5532 E: janhehr@telus.net W: www.mortgagearchitects.ca/sites/jhehr
beside the Little Qualicum River. Those who want to participate are asked to meet at the corner of Highway 19A and Kincade Road at 1 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call Annette Tanner at 250-240-7470. — NEWS Staff
stood with us for
public education
A10
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
commentary
Black Press C O M M U N I T Y
N E W S
M E D I A
THE NEWS is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press Ltd. #4 - 154 Middleton Ave. Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 250-248-4341
Ottawa calling
I
t’s municipal election season, but the breeze from Ottawa is being felt in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The next federal election is slated for October of next year and political parties in our region are considering who they will put on the ballot. It’s a little different this time around, as voters here become part of the new riding of Courtenay-Alberni. We no longer share the same ballot as those in the northern chunk of Nanaimo. Courtenay and (inexplicably) Powell River are now part of the riding that includes Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni and neighbouring communities. How that affects voting patterns is unclear, but it could be a wash — while outgoing Conservative James Lunney was strong in North Nanaimo, current cabinet minister John Duncan carried similar weight in Courtenay. The Conservatives are first out of the gate in the candidate selection process, forgoing any potentially divisive nomination fight by choosing Duncan, who, along with Lunney, was opposed to the way the ridings were shuffled last year. Some municipal politicians have stepped forward to contend the NDP and Liberal positions on the ballot. Tofino town councillor Gord Johns and Courtenay city councillor Ronna-Rae Leonard say they will seek the nomination, so it looks like there will be a race and an actual nomination meeting for that party. Parksville city councillor Carrie-Powell Davidson has hooked her wagon to that of Justin Trudeau — she says she will seek the Liberal Party nomination. Candidates often have to be vetted by party head offices before they can even stand for nomination. To this point in the proceedings, Powell-Davidson has been coy about where she’s at in the process. She also hasn’t said officially whether she will seek a third term as a city councillor, something Parksville voters should know before the municipal campaign carries on much further. One thing is certain: the ruling party, especially when it has been in office for a couple of terms or more, is the target for all others in the race. That makes sense — they actually have a record of governing to target. We can guess Duncan knows he’s in for a rough ride. — Editorial by John Harding
THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS (THE NEWS) is published every Tuesday and Thursday by Black Press. THE NEWS is distributed to more than 15,500 households in District 69. THE NEWS is 100 per cent B.C. owned and operated. THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, P.O. Box 1180 Parksville, British Columbia, Canada, V9P 2H2 Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone 250-248-4341; Fax 250-248-4655
www.pqbnews.com
Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #0087106
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
Are you happy to see the teachers’ strike end?
Would you use public transit if it was more convenient? YES 61 %
Vote at: www.pqbnews.com before MONDAYS at noon
NO 39 %
PUBLISHER EDITOR OFFICE PRODUCTION CIRCULATION Peter McCully John Harding Pauline Stead Peggy Sidbeck Laurie Fairbanks publisher@pqbnews.com editor@pqbnews.com office@pqbnews.com team@pqbnews.com circulation@pqbnews.com SALES: Brenda Boyd, Steve Weldon, Lori Hague, Grant De Gagne, Lorie Nielsen EDITORIAL: Auren Ruvinsky, Candace Wu, Tyson Taylor PRODUCTION: Tracy Paterson, Brad Everest, Terri Reid, Jeff Westnedge CLASSIFIEDS: Pauline Stead
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith BC V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
Letters CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE
Re: ‘Climate Change’ letter by Robin Browne (The NEWS, Sept. 18). “That’s interesting, George: No increase in the world’s temperature for 18 years, you say? Where did you get that information?” “A friend told me that the data from scientific organizations such as NASA and NOAA show just that. He also said that the number and severity of extreme climate events are below average, as well.” “Well, George, I’ve done a little research of my own. Using actually measured — real — temperature data from NASA, NOAA, and the UK’s Met Office (HadCRUT3), the data shows the Earth really has warmed over that 18-year period, though not as much as in the previous 20 years. Not all the heat goes to the surface temperature, which is what your friend is talking about; most goes into the ocean.” “Recently much of the heat has gone to melt Arctic ice and glaciers. Like ice cubes melting in a glass of water. The temperature does not rise but a large amount of heat is absorbed to melt the ice.” “Still, nine of the warmest years in the past 130 years have occurred since 2002 with 2005 and 2010 being the warmest.” “Also, George, extreme weather events are rare and random so it’s difficult to determine their long-term trends. Even so, recent studies in nature found evidence of strong linkages to climate change for specific heat waves or precipitation extremes and increases in the power of Atlantic hurricanes.
QUOTABLE:
“There are times when there’s no coverage at all.” NICK SHANTZ, see story page A1
ALMANAC Government Contacts PROVINCIAL:
Perhaps the best indicator comes from the Insurance Bureau of Canada — record claims of $3.2 billion were paid in 2013, due to floods, hail and ice storms, a ten-fold increase from extreme weather losses just a decade ago.” “Well I did wonder about that, what with news reports of fires in California and Australia and floods in India and the Philippines. It’s hard to know who to believe, isn’t it?” “Not really, George — not if you look into the issue yourself and get your information from the scientists who study the changing climate rather than a friend or a blog.” “But you’re a friend. You mean I shouldn’t believe you?” “No, you shouldn’t, George! You should find out for yourself what the science tells us. You have faith in science every time you drive your car, get in a plane, turn on your TV or go to a doctor. Why suspend that faith at climate change?” “Good point; it doesn’t make much sense, does it?” “No it doesn’t, George. Especially when the stakes are so high.” NEIL DAWE Parksville
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION
tragedy. Instead of concentrating on helping vulnerable people adapt to climate change now, most campaigners are focused on mitigation, trying to avert climate problems that may, or may not, someday happen. The UN says that funding for mitigation and adaptation should be approximately equal. But the Climate Policy Initiative demonstrates that only six per cent of the $1 billion/day spent on climate finance across the world goes to adaptation. The rest is spent on mitigation. The reason for this is clear. Mitigation projects are more attractive to powerful players who have motivations other than environmental protection or helping the poor: energy companies and carbon traders trying to maximize revenue, politicians wanting to increase taxes and control over their citizens, one-world government advocates, etc. The local scale of the ‘boots on the ground’ approach needed for most adaptation initiatives do not so nearly fulfill the primary objectives of these groups. People of all stripes are starting to recognize that allocating more importance to the uncertain problems of people yet to be born than to the known and serious issues faced by those suffering today is immoral. TOM HARRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE SCIENCE COALITION Ottawa, Ontario
Re: ‘Climate Change’ letter by Robin Browne (The NEWS, Sept. 18). People who say that our carbon dioxide emissions cause dangerous climate change are unwittingly encouraging an ongoing
SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim
MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA
1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott. fraser.mla@leg. bc.ca
Parksville Qualicum 250-248-2625 e-mail michelle. stilwell.mla@leg. bc.ca
FEDERAL:
QUALICUM:
JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni
TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach
1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca
Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com
PARKSVILLE: RDN:
See LETTERS, page A13
CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville
VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Have you noticed a rise in distracted driving in B.C.?
A11
City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca
JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca
Rules to write by I think texting and driving is probably the biggest danger I’ve seen while driving. ROBIN LAFLEUR
Of course, it drives me crazy. ROGER MORGAN Vancouver
Yes, and there should be stricter punishments. ZACH KOOL Parksville
Mail: Box 1180, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 Fax: 250-248-4655 E-mail: editor@pqbnews.com Online: www.pqbnews.com
In today’s world there are a lot of income options
1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years
Find out which one works best for you! Comprehensive wealth management and income planning... call me HollisWealth is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license.
Parksville
Send them in
Parksville
robert.willis@holliswealth.com 2-668 Beach Rd, Qualicum Beach V9K 2R1
Yep, definitely. LIANA DAVIS
All LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must be signed and include your full name, home town and contact phone number. Those without these requirements will not be published. Letters must be 300 words or less and are subject to editing. THE NEWS retains the right not to publish any submissions.
250.752.5100
2.10% 2.25% 2.50% 2.60% 2.85%
GIC Rates as of September 24, 2014
Robert Willis, CFP®
Senior Investment Advisor, Scotia Capital Inc.
All rates are subject to change without notice. (All companies represented are members of the CDIC, CUDIC or ASSURIS, minimums may apply).
A12
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave
THU. SEPT 25
THU. SEPT 25
BABYTIME
HOUSE CONCERT WITH THE HUB CITY RAMBLERS
10:30-11am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library to Dec 4. 18 mo. & less. 250-248-3841 x4.
OS BETTER BREATHERS
1:30-3:30pm, Tigh-NaMara, Grand Strathcona Rm. Speaker Dr. John Ronald, Respirologist & Critical Care Physician. 1-800-665-5864.
BINGO CLUB
11-11:30am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library. Door prizes. 6-12yrs. With a caregiver.
OLD TIME FIDDLE DANCES
7:30-10pm, Rotary House/ QBeach, to Dec. 11. $2.50 includes snack. 250-5863743, ebfoden@gmail.com
BELLY DANCING QB 4:30pm & 6pm/Beginners. 250-752-3750
FREE FITNESS WALK
9:30-10:30am, Sole Sisters & Friends (Men & women). No pace too slow! Cathedral Grove main lot. 250-2488515, ranlong@telus.net
TENNIS
Every day, Springwood Park. 250.951.2322. www. arrowsmithtennis.ca
6:30pm, Lazy Mike’s House of Music. $15. Mike Mallon 250-594-9951, lazy-mike@ hotmail.com
PARKSVILLE CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP
7pm, Arbutus Grove Church, Hirst Ave. Back entrance, all welcome, by donation.
FRI. SEPT 26 THE FIRST OPEN HEART SOCIETY
1:30pm, meeting, St. Andrews Presbyterian, 4235 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo. 250-248-8751.
COMMUNITY INFO FAIR
12-3pm, Garry Oaks Fireside Rm, 132 E. Jensen Ave. PV. Services available to persons with disabilities. 250 7534225, liz.vivrs@shaw.ca
WORKPLACE SAFETY & WHIMIS
9am-3pm, 830 Is. Hwy W, Parksville, OS Place Arena. $100/Pre-register RDN, 250248-3252. www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.
ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
“THE MARKET IN THE PARK”
SEPTEMBER 27TH 41 ANNIVERSARY st
Sat. 10am-1pm at the Errington Community Park
LAST DAY OF MARKET THIS YEAR!
Live Music SEE YA NEXT YEAR! by: Free Live Music, Cafe, Plants, Baking,
TWO OF US
Produce, Canning, Crafters, and so much more!
COME AND SEE WHAT MAKES OUR MARKET SO SPECIAL!
www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca FRESH | LOCAL | COMMUNITY
Rotary
“Service Above Self” Make Rotary & Service a part of your life www.Rotary.org Visit a local Rotary Club
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Featured Events for the Week
Reputable • Courteous • Service
UNTIL OCTOBER 20TH
Direct: 250.228.4224 • gls@shaw.ca
glendasweet.ca
COATS FOR KIDS 2014
SLEGG REALTY
An annual community service project of the Rotary Club of Parksville AM and the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise, along with leadership Ballenas & Kwalicum Secondary schools. Please donate gently used coats & winter accessories.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
WED. OCT 1
4-6pm, Qualicum Christian Fellowship, 825 Village Way, QBeach. Carol 752-3600. Help & Encouragement after the death of a loved one.
THURSDAY SPINNERS
1:30-3:30pm, “Nous Chantons”. 250-248-8714
PINK FLOYD-THE WALL
LIVE MUSIC
OS FLOOR CURLERS
1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. $10 ann. fee, $2 /2 games, Mon/Wed/Friday. All welcome, no sweeping. 250-586-8323.
HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB
1pm/doors, 2pm/meeting. St Columba Church Hall. Pictures, Budapest to Amsterdam. 250 248 2670.
LEGO BUILDING CLUB 11-11:30am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library, to Nov 28. All ages. With a caregiver.
FINAL PARKSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
MILNER GARDENS FALL PLANT SALE 10am-4pm, 2179 West Is Hwy, QBeach. Heritage trees, shrubs, & perennials. 250-752-6153, www. milnergardens.org, milnergardens@shaw.ca
WELLNESS & VOLUNTEER FAIR
OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. Survivors & caregivers. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.
SAT. SEPT 27 10-11:30am, meeting/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca
SUN. SEPT 28 STROKE RECOVERY GARAGE SALE
10am-4pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd.
MON. SEPT 29
COUNTRY QUEENS TRIBUTE SHOW
4:30-5:30pm, children’s classes, Edmunds Anglican Church Hall, Parksville. Register www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. inverglendance@shaw.ca
QUALICUM LODGE (FREEMASONS)
5-8pm, 1245 E. Is. Hwy, Craig Heritage Museum.
7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. IDENTITY CRISIS! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
10am-3:30pm, #10 - 221 Second Ave W. QBeach. Services, samples, demos, food & fun! 250-594-2637.
with Bonnie Kilroe at the PV Legion, 146 Hirst Ave. W. Doors/6:30pm/Show/8pm. $15 @ 250-248-6842.
10am/meeting, Lodge tyles, Rotary House. 250-757-8755
QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. 250-951-6516.
FINAL ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET
10am-1pm, Errington Community Park. erringtonfarmersmarket.ca.
LAST PANCAKE BREAKFAST OF THE SEASON 8:30-11:30am, Q Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE
ARBUTUS TOASTMASTERS
7-9pm, PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. Guests Welcome. Info: 250-228-4275
OS YOUTH STITCHERS
4-6pm, The Gardens, Comm. Rm, 650 Berwick Rd N, QBeach. Age 7-17, All levels. Supplies included/$25 ann fee. Pat, 250 594 5727.
TUE. SEPT 30 BELLY DANCING QB 6pm/Beginners, 7:30pm/ Intermed. 250-752-3750
Owner/Operator
MAGICAL FIELD OF STONES
3 GREAT WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR IMPORTANT WORK
• Wildlife Adoption • Gift Shop Purchase Adoptions • Financial Donation make great
gifts!
TIMBERLINE DANCE
10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2/ann. membership. Dawn Ryan: 250-248-6575.
OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
6:30-8pm, Little Qualicum Hall, 1210 Ctre Rd, QBeach. 19+. www.rdnwellsmart. ca. Pre-register 1-888-8282069.
7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, PV, Legion. Members, guests and prospective members welcome. Bill Wilson: 250752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca
WELLSMART WORKSHOP
Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Experienced/7:30pm QB Comm Hall. Dancing, no partner needed.
SEASIDE VETERINARY CARE CHAROUL LEKX, DVM Acupuncture Chinese Herbs Rehabilitation Conventional Medicine
OPEN SATURDAYS
New patients welcome
210B-First Ave Qualicum Beach
250-594-9884
seasidevc@shaw.ca
OVER 31,000+ EYEBALLS ON THIS PAGE!
7pm, Nanaimo all-women’s comm. choir, accepting new members. 250-756-2228, www.islandbelcanto.com. Reading music an asset.
PROUD ROTARIAN
• Bird watching • Rock cave • Picnic area • Enjoy trails
SINGING IN FRENCH
IS. BEL CANTO SINGERS
Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!
Jim Lynch
7pm, The Gardens, 650 Berwick N., QB. 250-7528066 or amen@shaw.ca 7pm, Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Is. Hwy W. Qualicum Beach. LAZY MIKE. 250752-8055.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
7:30-9pm, Hot n’ Cool Yoga Studio, 675 Fir St. QBeach. www.thesoulsjourney.ca. Teresah: 250.634.8258
OCEANSIDE BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
1-4pm, Career Centre, 250248-3205. Free workshop. www.careercentre.org
SAT. SEPT 27
FREE QB SOUL DANCE
LEARN TO MEDITATE
MUSIC AT DEEZ
SAT. SEPT 27 7pm/doors, Tribute band at PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. $20/adv, $25/door. www. brownpapertickets.com, event #841955.
THU. OCT 2
CREATING YOUR OWN EMPLOYMENT
FRI. SEPT 26 10:30-11-am, 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville Library to Dec 5. With a caregiver.
TUE. SEPT 30 5:30pm/FREE, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-954-5040, www. freemeditation.ca.
Cara MacDonald, 250-927-3781, cara.macdonaldgray@telus.net Garnet Millar, 250-752-1350
SMART RECOVERY
Visit our new
Personal Real Estate Corporation
This Space for Lease
250-248-4341 NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE
1240 Leffler Road, Errington (250)248-8534 wildlife@niwra.org • www.niwra.org
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
letters
A13
So you’ve made your will and named your executor.
WELD MINI PARK
As editor John Harding hints in his editorial Sept. 18, plans are only dreams unless action is taken. Being careful calls for discussion, meetings and maybe hiring consultants, or doing nothing. Anyone with an observant eye can see numerous, potential low cost projects to enhance the downtown Parksville experience for all. When a property on Weld Street was listed at $299k a few months ago, I was surprised that neither Marc Lefevbre nor Bill Neufeld seized the opportunity to buy it just before election time — a bona fide chance for a legacy. The adjacent narrow lane is a busy one, a link in the meandering footpath through the city from Mills to McMillan for those who wish to avoid the noisy, stinky 19A. Vehicles exiting the parkade often hit the close fence and force pedestrians and cyclists to scurry into a safe spot. With a compassionate relocation for the mobile home tenants on Weld Street, this lot could serve to beautify downtown, providing a midtown oasis for workers, visitors and citizens to enjoy a coffee or meal ‘en plein air’ while also widening the treacherous, much-used lane for the benefit of pedestrians (some are commuters) and cyclists who value fitness and frugality. Making the downtown core accessible, interesting, revitalized and walkable and creating mini parks throughout, will provide a pleasant, memorable experience. These days, there are websites that grade a city as cycling friendly as well as walkable for would-be tourists. Perhaps a “Name the Lane” contest would generate interest of our downtown area. GORD BYERS Parksville
SILENT MAJORITY? One frequently hears the phrase “the silent majority.” It is often claimed that such-and-such a policy or rule reflects the wishes of this silent majority, but let’s think about this for a moment. How can anything represent the wishes of those
who are silent? How does anyone know what those wishes are? Through clairvoyance? Surely, there is only one way that those wishes can be considered, and that is by hearing them. In other words, the “majority” must become un-silent. They must come out and be heard. We all have this opportunity now to come out and be heard. We have an election at hand. Be a part of it. We must participate, in order that the process can be called democracy. Also, on those occasions when the majority opinion does not reflect your opinion, please accept the result. To label the decision, or the process that brought it about, as “flawed” sounds too much like the pouting reaction of the spoiled child that did not get their own way. LEN MUSTARD French Creek
LAWN BOWL THANKS On behalf of the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, thank you to all those who helped us make hosting the Canadian National Mixed Pairs Championship so successful. Parksville came through again! Thanks to local businesses, merchants, all levels of media, government, the 2422 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, athletes, The Parksville Legion, individuals and club members who did their best to make this a most memorable event. You did your city proud. CAROL BUCYK Parksville Lawn Bowling Club
THANKS FOR THE HELP Thank you to the young blonde woman, driving a black car, who stopped to help me on Birch St. in Parksville. The electronic leg had fallen from my wheelchair after hitting the bad slope from the car park. She went out of her way to help and returned to make sure I had reached my husband. Many thanks for her thoughtfulness. VIVIEN O’CONNOR Parksville
BUT IS YOUR ESTATE
PREPARED?
7 out of 10 executors report their experience as highly stressful
Only you (will-writer) can prevent this Do you know how high the probate fee will be? Should you jointly-own your home to avoid probate? What are the dangers of that strategy? What struggles aggravate executors the most? What simple steps can you take now to avoid them? Will your executor have to deal with capital gains taxes? Is it more difficult for family if the cremation or burial wasn’t preplanned?
These Free Seminars are
“Excellent…great info
Wednesday, October 1st
delivered in easy to
10:00 - 11:30 AM & 6:30 - 8:00 PM
understand language… and entertaining as well.
Qualicum Beach Inn 2690 Island Highway TO REGISTER To register, call CALL 250-248-5859
The best seminar I’ve seen on the topic” Richard Jahnert, Owner of Clayton’s Directors Ltd.
Sponsored by Yates Funeral Service and Crematorium
Hundreds of Community event photos online at:
facebook.com/PQBnews
Centre
280 East Island Highway & Corfield Street - Parksville It’s Never Too Early to Place Your
SPECIAL ORDERS for the Holiday Season.
Only available online @
Let our team of professional booksellers work for you. We’ll search our database of over 6 million titles and help you order that special book you are looking for.
Order on our Webstore, call, email, or come in and see us today! MULBERRY BUSH BOOKSTORES
248-1193
752-9722
Thrifty Foods Centre W. 2nd Ave. Heard Centre Qualicum Beach Parksville We’re your local bookstores in Oceanside
Check out our website: www.bookmanager.ca/mulberrybush l mulberry@shawbiz.ca
A14
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Whether building a new home or simply adding to your existing home, these are the businesses to contact for the finest in workmanship, quality materials and prompt service. $329,00
NT RO E EF TAG K LA COT
0
&
GRAVEL MART
Lot 232 Sunset Terrace HORNE LAKE • 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 950 sq.ft. cottage • The views and sunsets are spectacular from this cottage • Many more cottages and lots to choose from visit website:
www.hornelakesales.com makeilty@shaw.ca
MARIANNE KEILTY 250-752-6926 • 1-800-224-5906
• Top Soil • Bark Mulch • Lawn Sand • Construction Aggregates • Compost • River Rock • Blue & Multi Driveway Chips Trucks for Hire • Pick-up or Delivery
MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8am to 4:30pm www.porterwoodgravelmart.com
islandsolarfilms.com Old-fashioned service with quality craftsmanship a job done right!
PLUMBING & heating services • Consulting • Custom Homes • BBQ Boxes • Heating Services • Hot Water Tanks • Fireplaces • Renovations • On Demand Hot Water • Water Filters/Pumps • All Residential Gas Work
Kevin
Mike
250 228-6699 • 250 716-6699
ERIC JOHNSON
Top Quality Poultry Feeders &(250) Waterers www.completewindows.ca Ask for a catalogue
248-5959
FERRIS FENCING Unit 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Road Parksville, BC V9P 2M9
THE CLOSET SHOP On Budget, QUALITY • Vinyl Folding Doors •BEHIND Tilt & Turn Windows &Every Doors time! WAYNE BOWLES CLOSED Guaranteed (250) 248-5959 DOORS www.completewindows.ca • Colours & Foil Wraps
#6-2330 McCullough Rd., Nanaimo, Parksville 250-248-1468 1-866-758-3441 • www.closetshop.ca Unit 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Road Parksville, BC V9P 2M9
Qualicum Beach & Parksville 250-752-1536
250-757-9677
Supplying all your electric fence needs!
430 Grovehill, Qualicum Beach info@ferrisfencing.com Unit 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Road
Parksville, BC V9P 2M9 www.ferrisfencing.com
THE CLOSET SHOP
Closet Organizers & Shelving • Vinyl Windows • Vinyl Wood Clad Closet organizers, • Fiberglass Wood Clad shelving & storage • Colours & Foil Wraps solutions for your • Vinyl Folding Doors home or business. • Tilt & Turn Windows & Doors
HOLLY BOWLES
QUALITY(250) BEHIND 248-5959ERIC JOHNSON www.completewindows.ca CLOSED DOORS #6-2330 McCullough Rd., Nanaimo, Parksville 250-248-1468 1-866-758-3441 • www.closetshop.ca Unit 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Road Parksville, BC V9P 2M9
• Vinyl Windows • Vinyl Wood Clad • Fiberglass Wood Clad • Colours & Foil Wraps • Vinyl Folding Doors • Tilt & Turn Windows & Doors
DANNY WALTERS ERIC JOHNSON
(250) 248-5959 How to get more years out of the home you love? www.completewindows.ca
Thinking about “Aging in Place” in your present home? Are diminishing mobility issues forcing you to consider leaving Unit 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Road your home? Parksville, BC V9P 2M9
A Secondary Suite or Garden Suite with mobility & accessibility features built-in and skillfully created within your present home can increase your home’s value, create income and usability as well as provide a safe and comfortable place to age into the future. Ask us how an Oasis Renovation to your home can take advantage of recent bylaw amendments of the Town of Qualicum Beach regarding Secondary or Garden Suites and can make converting parts of your home easier and more cost effective.
• Drywall • Hardie Products • Roofing • Insulation • Steel Stud • Masonry • Natural & Cultured Stone • Hardscape
Murphy Wall Beds by Inspired Spaces
www.oasisrenovations.com
Is your solution
Qualicum Beach/Parksville 250-752-1536
VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION #J-2703 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay 250-898-9670 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 - 4 • Sat by appointment only www.inspiredspacesandmore.com
Email: noel@oasisrenovations.com for your FREE copy of:
“The 7 Biggest & Most Costly Mistakes When Doing a Renovation.”
. wy
We do it Right... On Time, On Budget, Every time! RENOVATIONS Guaranteed
Alberni Hwy. dH
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-5pm; Sat. 8am-10:30am
Exit 51
Valley Rd.
Church Rd.
1360 Valley Rd., Parksville 250-248-7336
an
Do you have Company coming?
(250) 248-5959 www.completewindows.ca
• Vinyl Windows • Vinyl1” Wood CladHex Black x 1” • Fiberglass Wood Clad Animal Fence/Cage Wire Poultry/Small 150Wraps ft. rolls x 2 ft. and 4ft. High • Colours & Foil Made in USA • Vinyl Folding Doors • Tilt & Turn Windows & Doors From Europe-
Inl
P.O. Box 1243, Parksville
KIMBERLEY COONEY
Closet Organizers & Shelving SpecializingWe in pantries do it Right... • Vinyl Windows • Vinyl Wood Clad and rolling shelves • Fiberglass Wood Clad On Time,
250-248-4341
Call Don 250-756-2454
Top Quality Heavy 20ga.
• Vinyl Windows • Vinyl Wood Clad • Fiberglass Wood Clad • Colours & Foil Wraps • Vinyl Folding Doors • Tilt & Turn Windows & Doors
911 Church Rd., Parksville Tel: 250-248-3693 Cell: 250-616-3876
Get your message across.
Security • Safety • Sun Control Safety: Reduces personal injuries & property damage
NEW PRODUCT
a rc h i t e c t u r e
JOYCE REID TROOS Re-Roofing?
CREATING INSPIRED SPACES
Containers to yourINSPIRED door SPAC CREATING
JOYCE REID TROOST
• Kitchen & Bathroom Reno’s • Basement Suite Design • Custom Homes
250-714-8749
www.jrtarchitecture.com
a rc h i t e c t u r
• Renovation • Restoration • Recycle
• Residential • Commercial • Events
We Recycle • Kitchen & Bathroom Reno’s • Basement Suite Design • Custom Home Cement & Contain-A-Way.ca Brick 250-714-8749 250-248-9123 Rubbishwww.jrtarchitecture.com 1-888-222-7124
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A15
TOWN OF
QUALICUM BEACH
TOWN TIDINGS Fall Roadside Chipper Schedule In October, the chipper will begin to pick up material in your area on the Monday of your designated week. Please ensure all material is piled on the curbside by 8:00 am. ❏ Only one pile of trees, branches, and other woody shrub materials will be picked up per property. (Grass clippings, leaves and soft plant materials such as perennial or annual flowers will not be picked up.) Please do not split piles. ❏ Piles to be chipped shall be a maximum of 8 ft. x 8 ft. x 5 ft. high. Material in excess of this will not be picked up. ❏ Piles with gravel, dirt or roots covered with dirt, will not be picked up. ❏ Four (4) inches is the maximum diameter size of wood waste that can be chipped. Material over 4 inches in diameter will not be picked up. ❏ Stack branches at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction. ❏ As the chipper only travels each street once, be sure your branches are on the curbside by 8:00 am the Monday morning of your designate week. Subject to volume of material and any mechanical problems the Town may encounter, some pick-ups may be delayed. NOTE: Larger volumes and/or sizes of wood waste material may be taken to the Regional District of Nanaimo Transfer Station located at 860 Church Road, Parksville. Call 250.248.5254 for information. Regular Garbage Pickup Day Wednesday Thursday Friday Tuesday
Start Date of Chipping Pickup Monday, October 20 Monday, November 3 Monday, November 17 Monday, November 24
Qualicum Beach Fire/Rescue Accepting Volunteers With the construction of the new Qualicum Beach Fire Hall on schedule and well underway, the Qualicum Beach Fire Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new members. If you would like to make a difference, foster your sense of community and join a team of dedicated individuals please contact the Town Hall for a recruitment package or call 250.752.6921. For more information and to see photos of the new Fire Hall construction, please click on the Fire Hall Info Page at www.qualicumbeach.com.
Fire Hall Photo Gallery Local photographer Rusty Joerin is documenting the construction of the new Fire Hall. The photo gallery can be viewed on the Fire Hall Info Page at www.qualicumbeach.com.
Qualicum Beach votes November 15th Town of Qualicum Beach electors will vote to elect one Mayor, four Councillors and two School Trustees and to answer the non-binding public opinion ballot question: “Are you in favour of the Town of Qualicum Beach Council increasing in size from four (4) Councillors to six (6) Councillors effective November 2018?” • Wednesday, November 5 and 12 (Advance Voting), from 8am-8pm, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC. • Thursday, November 13 (Other voting opportunity at the Gardens for employees and residents of the Gardens) from 9am to 1pm. • Saturday, November 15, 2014 (General Voting Day), from 8 am to 8 pm, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC.
What is ‘Vote by Mail’? Vote by Mail is a voting opportunity for persons with a disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote, and for electors who expect to be absent from the municipality on General Voting Day and on all Advance Voting Days (Nov. 5 & 12). Are you registered to vote? To vote by mail you must be on the Town of Qualicum Beach List of Registered Electors. If you wish to confirm that your name is on the Town of Qualicum Beach List of Registered Electors, contact the Town Hall at 250.738.2007 or 250.738.2198. How do I request a Mail Ballot Package? You must submit a completed Application to Vote by Mail to the Town of Qualicum Beach Chief Election Officer at Town Hall. If your application is filled out correctly, and you are a registered elector, we will put your name on our mailing list for a mail ballot package. Electors can complete the application online via www.qualicumbeach. com or call 250.752.6921. I want to run for Council. How do I submit my nomination? Nomination packages, including required forms, are available for pick-up at Town Hall during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). The deadline is Friday, October 10, 2014. Nominations for the offices of: Mayor – one (1) to be elected Councillor – four (4) to be elected for a 4-year term (December 2014 to November 2018), will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Town Hall, Town of Qualicum Beach #201-660 Primrose Street, PO Box 130 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7 Fax: 250.752.1243 during the Nomination Period, from 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014. Qualifications to run for Office can be found at www.qualicumbeach.com.
Construction updates for September and October:
• The old cast-iron water-main on Burnham road is presently being replaced; Budget Schedule • A new water-main is being installed on Rupert Road; Introduction and first reading of the Town of Qualicum Beach Financial • The off-site works for the Fire Hall on Berwick Road have Plan took place at the August 11 th regular Council meeting. begun; Monday, Sept. 29 7:00 pm 2 nd Reading Council Chamber • A new storm-sewer is being installed at Hoylake and Wednesday, Oct. 6 7:00 pm 3 rd Reading Council Chamber Rye Road. Monday, Oct. 20
7:00 pm Adoption
Council Chamber
Oceanside Homeless Task Force The Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness challenges you to sleep outside for one night on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 during Homeless Action Week in B.C. Further information can be found on the Town’s homepage w w w.qualicumbeach.com. An additional challenge to Town staff has been issued to donate wool socks and/or gloves for homeless members of our community. Challenge accepted!
Cultural Forum set for October 3rd
This fall’s Cultural Forum will take place on Friday, October 3rd from 9am to 4pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The morning session will include a workshop titled Creating Effective Boards by guest presenter, Sandra Thomson, and the afternoon session will consist of a panel presentation on sponsorship. The Cultural Roundtable will meet over the noon hour for a discussion on upcoming cultural planning priorities. Skills development is an important aspect of ensuring a healthy arts and culture community over the long-term. Hosted by the Town of Qualicum Beach, the annual Cultural Forum helps to cultivate arts administration talent in the area and provide networking opportunities. Arts and culture organizations, and community groups are encouraged to attend, and to confirm their attendance by emailing Patricia Huntsman at culture@qualicumbeach.com
Mark your calendar! Every Saturday 8:30am-Noon Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market September 29 Regular Council Meeting–7pm October 5–11 Fire Prevention Week October 6 Regular Council Meeting–7pm October 10 Public Open House with Mayor and Council–10am October 15 Sleep Outside Challenge October 16 Shake Out BC, 10:17am
TOWN OF QUALICUM BEACH, 201 - 660 PRIMROSE STREET PO BOX 130, QUALICUM BEACH, BC 250.752.6921 • www.qualicumbeach.com
October 20 Regular Council Meeting–7pm October 31 Halloween at the Community Park–6:30-8pm
A16
www.pqbnews.com
For the Best in Quality, Service & Products...
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Best of the Best
BCAA Authorized
and check our New boutique
20 Hillers Rd., Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM ANIMAL HOSPITAL Petro Memorial Ave Can
Antiques Naked Naturals
Fir St.
➚
Qualicum Animal Hospital
666B Memorial Ave. (next to Naked Naturals) Qualicum Beach • 752-3622
Gordon D.S. Ball B. Comm., LLB Lawyer & Notary Public
• Wills & Estates • Family Law Agreements • Enduring Powers of Attorney • Living Wills • Incorporations & Agreements Ph. (250)594-3247 Fax (250)594-3248 gdsball@shaw.ca 564 Hazelwood Place, Qualicum Beach
A wall, a shelf, a desktop. Ideal spots for a touch of green
• Custom Framing Helping you protect & Display the things that matter the most
250-248-2121 Drop-in Nail Service
2-125 McCarter, Parksville, BC 250-248-8740
BOOK YOUR ANNUAL INSURANCE CHECK-UP! ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Way to enjoy plants
• Passport Photos Get it done Right!
491B E. Island Highway
24 HOUR TOWING
Authorized Road Service
250-248-8740
Next to Subway, across from Tim Horton’s
Get Your Vehicle Fall Ready!
250-752-1662
LIVING FRAMES A Simple and Innovative
Book your appointments now!
• General Repairs • RV Repairs • Air conditioning service • Fuel Injection and Electrical Repair
Call these fine businesses!
INCOME FOR LIFE ANNUITIES
otanicals
b flowers •
• artisan
works
250-248-1155
#2 -102 E. Island Hwy., Parksville
www.blossomsnsuch.net
We deliver
• Fence Panels • Premium Stains • Decking • Siding • Rough Lumber • Custom Timbers
SEGREGATED FUNDS 1282 Alberni Hwy., Parksville 250-248-9261
NO MEDICAL TEST INSURANCE LIFE, CRITICAL ILLNESS, DISABILITY,
wwise@aquilacedar.com
LONG TERM CARE
Full range of physiotherapy. Specializing in sports, orthopaedic, acupuncture, Gunn IMS, home visits and reconditioning.
Have you ever thought about buying the insurance advertised on TV? If yes, I can offer a solution that can save you hundreds of dollars! I deal with all major insurance companies including:
SUNLIFE • MANULIFE • STANDARD LIFE CANADA LIFE • GREAT WEST LIFE
CORY PAHL B.M.R., P.T.
JANET HEPENSTALL
B.S.R., M.C.P.A. Cert. in Acupuncture, IMS
Do you know the status of all your policies or how they fit into your financial plan? Call Carol to book your no cost, no obligation Insurance Needs Analysis & Review.
LAURIE VANDERHOEVEN
B.Sc.(P.T.), M.C.P.A., R.C.A.M.T.
www.qualicumphysiotherapyclinic.com 1-140 W. 1st Ave. Qualicum Beach 250-752-3212 • Monday-Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm Doctor referrals not necessary. Services may be covered by MSP, WCB, ICBC, DVA or extended medical.
Call Carol: 250.248.2399
174 Morison Avenue W, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H3 carol.plaisier@holliswealth.com www.carolplaisier.com
Specializing in helping women plan for a worry free retirement. ~ Widowed, Divorced, Married or Single ~ Serving clients for over 30 years
ROBERT HELD ART GLASS
Glass collections range from classic to contemporary Come visit the Show Room
Carol Plaisier,
CFP®, FMA, AMP Investment Advisor
HollisWealth is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license.
174 Morison Ave, Parksville • (250) 248-2399 carol.plaisier@holliswealth.com www.carolplaisier.com
Oceanside vision centre • Comprehensive vision & eye evaluation • Surgical + refractive laser referrals and follow-up exams • Advanced technology, including OptomapTM, HEP, HRT3TM a technologial breakthrough to detect glaucoma • Contact lenses •Trendsetting, contemporary fashion frames
183 Harrison Ave, Parksville
250-248-8003
www.oceansidevisioncentre.com
Because you and your family deserve the very best eye care • Walk in appointments welcome •
Carol Plaisier, CFP®, FMA, AMP Investment Advisor Insurance Advisor
HollisWealth is a trade name of Scotia Capital Inc. and HollisWealth Insurance Agency Ltd. HollisWealth is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. Brokerage services provided by HollisWealth are provided through Scotia Capital Inc. Insurance products provided by HollisWealth are provided through HollisWealth Insurance Agency Ltd. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license.
www.robertheld.com • 250-586-4353 708 E Island Hwy. Parksville • At the Orange Bridge
Dr Ian D. Smith Chiropractor
Our chiropractic clinic offers 30 years of experience to provide you with the service and attention you require.
Parksville Denture Clinic FOR ALL YOUR DENTURE NEEDS
Giving you a reason to smile!
TI MELES S S TONE & GR ANI TE
Granite Countertops Full Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
Now accepting new patients
Please call our office at 250-752-4266 to make an appointment #4 - 177 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00-5:30
250-248-3734
#102-148 Weld St.
New Location
#43-1135 Industrial Way, Parksville
250-947-9620
www.timelessstoneandgranite.com
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
URBAN
A17
MARKET
Adam
“Eat Fresh Daily!”
Fresh For You GALA APPLES
CANDACE WU PHOTO
POWER OF PARTNERS AWARD: Parksville’s Resort Drive Community board received Tourism Vancouver Island’s Power of Partners Award. Pictured above from left are Ocean Trails Resort manager Shannon Maury, Tigh-Na-Mara Resort spa director Paulina Alexander, Oceanside Village Resort owner Rob Hill, Sunrise Ridge Resort general manager Robynne Shaw, Ocean Trails Resort business manager Lynne Farrell and Party on the Drive event planner Carrie PowellDavidson. Missing from the photo are managers Kristy Anderson (Ocean Sands Resort), Jan Fuller (Beach Acres Resort), Kathy Webber (Madrona Resort) and Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort’s general manager, Paul Drummond.
STANFORD PLACE CARE CAMPUS Licensed Complex Care & Assisted Living
5
SNAPPER FILLETS VES LOA
2 FOR
l b Bag
$ 99
3
BC RUSSET POTATOES
16
$ $ 3/1900gr.
Y ONL
g
Fresh from BC Waters
7.25k
BC CARROTS
24 Hour Nursing Care Assisted Living
ALL AGES
10 l bNLY
2
$ 99
3
$
LEAN GROUND BEEF
250.951.0811 www.stanfordplace.ca 250 Craig Street, Parksville
3
$ 2lb9.
Boat & RV Storage Steel Buildings • On-Site Security Indoor/Outdoor • Short or Long Term Gated • Competitive Rates
Shop Local and Eat Fresh Daily!
EAT FRESH URBAN MARKET 250-248-3007 • Open at 7am daily 1 6 4 B a g s ha w S t r e e t , P a r ks v i l l e
eatfreshurbanmarket.com
Sunday, September 28 2:30 pm
Corfield St.
Tel: 250-752-6133 www.theoldschoolhouse.org This ad is sponsored by Vivien Sears
BOAT & RV STORAGE
bluenosemotor@telus.net
250-713-3939
1401 Springhill Rd. Parksville
(off Church Rd.)
19A
Eat Fresh Urban Market Here!
Mills St.
With Ron Hadley - piano Ken Lister - bass Hans Verhoeven - drums
7 kg.
McVickers St.
JOHN MOAK
Starting at $165 per Month
$ 25
Bagshaw St.
One of North America’s Finest Jazz Trombonists
5
VA NCOU VE R ISL A ND
FOR INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A TOUR CALL:
Residential Care the Family Way
Bag
O
• Beautiful Grounds • Entertainment • Large Bright Rooms • Hair Salon • Daily Activities • Art Studio & More
There are 24 garage sales this weekend, see page A37 for details.
5 l b for
Bag
Respite
19A
A18
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
—— QUALICUM BEACH ——
MOBILE DENTAL HYGIENIST • Hospitals • Senior Care Facilities • Private Homes Serving Oceanside since 2003
Call today for an appointment!
250-586-6266
Forget-Me-Not Dental Hygiene Inc.
Wellness and Saturday, September 27th 10am-3:30pm
OCEANSIDE VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION Make A Difference in Your Community! When you volunteer, you give part of yourself – your time, energy, skills & feelings. Your contribution to others and the community will bring you the knowledge that you have made a difference. Get Involved – Visit the Volunteer Association office or our website, complete an application form and start volunteering today! Oceanside Volunteer Association 10-221 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach www.oceansidevolunteer.org P: 250-594-2637 E: oceansidevolunteer@shaw.ca OPEN TUESDAY - THURSDAY 10:00am-4:00pm
10 a.m.
Dr. Kevin Morrison
Schedule
Prostate Cancer and the Radical Prostatectomy
11 a.m.
Dr. Branwen Phillips - Iris Dry Eye, Is There a Cure
Contact Information:
12 Noon
Diane Hancox - Oceanside Hospice Advance Care Planning
We offer three different services that promote independence.
1 p.m.
1. Personal Emergency Response Service 2. Philips Medication Dispenser 3. Project Lifesaver
Krysta Robins - The Gardens at Qualicum Beach
Retirement Living: Life at the Gardens
2 p.m.
Terry Lenore - P.E.M.F.
SEE US AT OUR BOOTH! Call 250-947-8213 Email lifeline@nanaimohospitalfoundation.com NanaimoHospitalFoundation.com/lifeline
Extraordinary Healing Properties of the PEMF! Massive regeneration! Accelerated Healing!
Serving our communities since 1987
✃
COME SEE OUR
ENTER TO
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Representatives from our.....
✃
NEW REWARDS PROGRAM
HE AT TOW! SH
DEMOS
AT SHOTHE W!
Qualicum Beach
GIFT CARD!
Name: Qualicum Beach 720 Memorial Avenue 250-752-3011
SIGN UP TODAY!
WIN!
100
$
S
PLE
SAM
www.qualicumpharmasave.com
Phone:
✃
•Pharmacy •Home Health •Natural Health •Health and Beauty departments will be on hand!
Representatives from Service Canada will be available throughout the day to provide information and answer questions on various Federal programs, including OAS, CPP, GIS.
Draw Date: Sept. 27th, 2014
Yvonne MacGregor, Oceanside Volunteer Association #10 – 221 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach 250.594.2637 oceansidevolunteer@shaw.ca
Admission is free. We will be accepting non-perishable food donations on behalf of the food bank. ARROWSMITH SEARCH & RESCUE and it’s partner Nanaimo Lifeline Present…
PROJECT LIFESAVER For anyone who is a caregiver to a person at risk for wandering due to a cognitive impairment brought on by: Alzheimer’s • Autism • Dementia • Stroke Downs syndrome • Traumatic brain injury Arrowsmith SAR offers Project Lifesaver as a means to locate people who have wandered away from their homes and families. Information about this program will be available from SAR volunteers at the Wellness and Volunteer Fair. Please visit our booth if you have any questions.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
Volunteer Fair Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach
Vendors
Ashcroft Ventures Arrowsmith Search & Rescue Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists Blackstone Saunas Body Talk Canadian Cancer Society - Volunteers Canadian Cancer Society Health Promotion Comox Valley White Cane Club Connect Hearing Eagle Park Auxiliary Electrolysis Plus FGX Power Strips Forget-Me-Not Dental Hygiene Inc. Forward House Community Society Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Inner Harmony Healing Longevity Medical Aesthetics Loving Hands Senior & Community Care Naked Naturals Nanaimo Lifeline Nerium International/Optimera
Loving Hands
Senior & Community Care “An alternative approach in home supports. Client focused and directed care while bridging the gaps in available services.” *Personal Care*Bathing*Respite *Meals*Housekeeping* *Medicine Reminders*Errands* *In & Out of Town Appointment Transportation* VAC Health Identification Cards Accepted. Lisa George
250-927-7900
www.lovinghandsseniorcare.ca
THE CANADIAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND The “Voice of the Blind” in Canada The CCB promotes social and ecreational activities along with peer support while advocating through education and awareness of vision loss and blindness.
Oceanside Community Policing Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers Oceanside Hospice Society For more info: Oceanside Prostate & Breast Cancer Pat 250-339-3904 or Judy 250-706-0233 Support Groups Oaktree Energy Medicine Centre Oceanside Hyperbaric Oceanside Stroke Recovery Oceanside Volunteer Association Parksville/Qualicum Hearing Clinics Parksville/Qualicum Shiners Qualicum Beach PEMF Canada Pharmasave Qualicum Beach Zone Spa In P Treatments a Service Canada Chair-Shiatsu ~ Stone Massage err rksvIl Qua l I SOS Facials ~ Waxing ~ Nails lIcungton e, , Infrared Sauna M The Gardens at Qualicum Beach and cooM Beach , na&n Bs Thermography Clinic Vancouver Island Gabriella Di Pasquale oos Spa Specialist e Ba Colin Gillies, Homeopath Physician y 2-702 Memorial Avenue Trew Believers PO Box 63, Qualicum Beach VISI Society of Organized Services info@qualicumbeachzonespa.com Younique 250-240-3039
DRIVERS NEEDED Zone Spa
MEDICAL APPOINTMENT TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT PROGRAM
VISIT OUR BOOTH FOR
demonstration treatments • Detoxify • Rejuvenate • Protect INSTANT RESULTS!
DR. ANDY BIRO MD
DRIVERS needs volunteer drivers NEEDED DRIVERS
•Help people get to and from local medical appointments • Service area from Bowser to Nanoose •Mileage is reimbursed positions •Please note these are volunteer Society of Organized Services MEDICAL APPOINTMENT Please call orSUPPORT visit,PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION Society of Organized Services needs volunteer drivers In P a e rks Qua rrIng vIlle, lIcu ton , M and cooM Beach , nan Bs o ose In P Bay ark s er v
NEEDED
Qua rIng Ille, lIcu ton , M and cooM Beach , nan Bs oos e Ba y
MEDICAL APPOINTMENT Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30 • TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT PROGRAM Help people get to and from local medical appointments
area from Bowser to Nanoose • Serviceneeds volunteer drivers •Mileage is reimbursed note these are volunteer positions ••Please Help people get to and from local medical appointments from Bowser to Nanoose • Service areaPlease call or visit, •Mileage is reimbursed
BSc, MD, MSc, CCFP, DPD
tovolunteer Friday, 8:30-4:30 note these are positions •Please Monday Please call or visit, Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30
SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre SOS Qualicum Child, Youth & Family Centre 208 First Avenue West, Beach 250-248-2093 230 Call or drop in to register. ✆ 250.752.6116 • longevitymedical.ca 245 SOS WestChild, Hirst Youth Ave Parksville & Family Centre
250-248-2093 ext. 230
245 West Hirst Ave Parksville
ext.
Call or drop in to register.
250-248-2093 ext. 230Call or drop in to register.
245 West Hirst Ave Parksville
Volunteer Opportunities that Fit YOUR Schedule Society of Organized Services offers: • A fun, social environment • Over 20 volunteer positions • Flexible hours to suit your schedule Call us today, and join our team! SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre
250-248-2093, ext. 230 245 West 250-248-2093, ext.Hirst 230 Ave., Parksville sos@sosd69.com sosd69.com sosd69.com sos@sosd69.com sosd69.com
sos@sosd69.com sosd69.com
A19
A20
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Career Centre welcomes Cheryl Dill as exec-dir
There is a new face at The Career Centre but she is likely a familiar face to many in the Parksville Qualicum Beach community. Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society (CVIJOBS), operator of The Career Centre, is pleased to announce Cheryl Dill as their new executive director. The CVIJOBS board completed its search recently, a few months after former executive director of 15 years, Cyndy
Ireland Bresden, announced served on several not-for-profit her move overseas. boards, including the Parksville Dill brings extensive leadand District Chamber of Comership, management and merce board and is currently the community development President of the Parksville Beach experiences to the position. Festival Society. Community deMost recently, she managed velopment is one of her passions in-demand health and trades and notes that this new position DILL programs at Vancouver Island aligns well. University and taught cours“I have always appreciated The es within the event management certif- Career Centre’s contributions towards icate program. Dill has also chaired and community and economic develop-
MATH Pro TUTORING
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM)
Calendar 2014-2015
For Grades 6-12
Foundations Pre-calculus Calculus BSc Mathematics
New & Consignment Clothing
Over 10 yrs exp. helping students reach their goals. Start building confidence. TUTORING AVAILABLE IN YOUR HOME, PUBLIC LIBRARY, OR MY OFFICE.
September 2014
2 3 4
Transition Day - No students in attendance Professional Development Day First day of class – All students in attendance (Schools start one hour later and end one hour earlier)
26
District Planning Day
13
THANKSGIVING DAY
23 24
Fall Conferencing Day Provincial Professional Development Day
November
3-4 11
Secondary Provincial Exams REMEMBRANCE DAY
December
19 Dec 22 – Jan 2
250-594-7070
Your Choice For A Good Start!
JUMP into
Spring and Summer Programs • Preschool • Group Childcare • Before & After School Care • ECE qualified staff • Affordable group childcare - Part time & full time rates • Additional allowances available for students & low-income families • Intergrated special needs care • Contact us and apply for government childcare subsidy
Spring Summer 2012 Active Living Guide
www.islandearlychildhoodcentre.com 452 E. Island Hwy, Parksville (Next to Boston Pizza) 250.248.8128 • iecc1@telus.net
In Mail Boxes March 9 offs Pick ups / Drop View Online March 1for Register begins
Number of days in Session: 188 Number of days of Instruction: 179
#12-2701 Alberni Hwy
250-797-0053
Programs Registration
ment,” said Dill. “I am proud to provide leadership for such an essential and valued organization within my community”. CVIJOBS board president, Deb Tardiff, said she is eager to collaborate with Dill. “CVIJOBS is a respected organization in Oceanside for over 35 years,” said Tardiff. “We look forward to Cheryl’s contributions as we develop and implement a new strategic plan early in 2015.” — Submitted by The Career Centre
Parksville/Qualicum
Fall
New!
• Oceanside Women’s Hockey League 1 • Intro to March Aqua Fitness • Children’s Dance • Adult Fitness
Ordn.bc.ca/recreation ceanside Place 250-248-3252
Oceanside Place Arena
250-248-3252 R avensong Aquatic Centre Ravensong Aquatic Centre 250-752-5014
250-752-5014
www.rdn.bc.ca
October
January 2015
5 19-22
February March
May
June
Schools re-open after Winter vacation Secondary: Internal and Provincial Exams
23
Secondary Semester II Starts
9
BC FAMILY DAY
16
Professional Development Day
6
Spring Conferencing Day
13 16 - 27 April
Last day of classes prior to Winter Vacation Winter Vacation Period
Last day of classes prior to Spring Vacation Period Spring Vacation Period
30
Schools re-open after Spring Vacation
3
GOOD FRIDAY
6 9-10
EASTER MONDAY Secondary Provincial Exams
8 14-15
Professional Development Day Secondary Provincial Exams
18
VICTORIA DAY
18
Secondary: Last Day prior to Exams
19-25 25 26
Secondary: Internal and Provincial Exams Final Day for Students – schools dismiss three hours early Administrative Day
School times information to be posted on School websites at a later date. Please check your school’s website for further information.
www.sd69.bc.ca
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
Roles could be expanded CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
Lake said the approach to maintain rural am- ten elderly people who have difficulty getting bulance service has been tried for several years, around — and make sure they’re adhering to but was hampered by restrictions in the para- their treatment plan, that their needs are being medics’ union contract. New contract terms met, and if necessary make a recommendahave been worked out with the tion that they should have an B.C. Ambulance Service and in-patient visit at the hospital They can be going into the ministry is working with or with a health care provider.” homes of people who are other health care representaLake described the proon home health support tives to develop what he calls gram at a UBCM forum on ruTERRY LAKE “community para-medicine.” ral health care, where he dis“There are good examples of this in Ontario cussed the problems of rural and remote health and other jurisdictions where there are too few care with local government representatives. He calls to have a full-time paramedic,” Lake said said his goal is to add 80 positions over the next in an interview at the Union of B.C. Municipali- 18 months, working with local doctors, nurses ties convention in Whistler this week. and residential care providers. “When that full-time paramedic is not on a The ambulance service has struggled to call, they can be doing things like helping with maintain rural and remote service with a system services in long-term residential care homes,” of on-call paramedics paid a minimal stand-by Lake said. “They can be going into homes of rate, and in some cases maintain full-time ampeople who are on home health support, and bulance staffing in smaller communities. checking in with the patients — these are of— With files from Tom Fletcher of Black Press
Teachers worked ‘tirelessly’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1
“Our teachers have worked tirelessly… looking forward to tomorrow,” Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association president Debbie Morran said at the meeting. “I want to acknowledge the monumental task of setting up a classroom and we need to acknowledge our support staff.” She said they still have work to do ensuring the safety of the new sites, establishing new school cultures, rebuilding relationships and “for teachers the task continues in terms of advocating for students, advocating for supports and advocating for a fully funded public education system.” Asked if the year would be extended to make up for the three week late start, Koop said that there would be a new provincial exam schedule
for high school students. Otherwise, “There’s no provision to add additional time to the school year. We’ve shifted to a paradigm where we’re not concerned about covering curriculum but we’re more concerned with providing meaningful learning experiences for students. Teachers have a great deal of autonomy to work within the revised learning outcomes.” Wednesday morning appeared to go as smoothly or better than expected with district staff and RCMP joining teachers to help direct and enforce traffic, particularly around the former middle schools which were receiving not only new students, but in some cases students on their first ever day of school.
Fabulous Fall Fashions Open 7 days a week Coombs, Junction #12-2701 Alberni Hwy
250-594-7070
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014 – 7 PM THE PORT THEATRE NANAIMO 250-754-8550 www.porttheatre.com
www.rocklandsentertainment.com
www.frankmills.com
NOW SERVICING PORT ALBERNI! Ask us How!
FLIGHTS AS LOW AS
89
$
including taxes
Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) Schedule 7:00am » Monday - Thursday Effective 9:45am » Daily Sept. 2014 1:45pm » Daily to June 2015 4:45pm » Daily
Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) 8:45am » Daily 11:45am » Daily 2:45pm » Daily 5:45pm » Monday - Friday
Call 1.888.359.6722 • www.flyorcaair.com
www.pqbnews.com
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK To submit your activities into our weekly (Thursday) Calendar of Events:
events@pqbnews.com fax: 250-248-4655 or drop by #4-154 Middleton Ave, Parksville
A21
WINTER TIRE INSTALLATION
1995 $3495
$
EACH, TIRE ONLY
4 TIRES WITH RIMS
STICK ON WEIGHTS
“ BigShop!” Service from a Small Shop!” “$2.00/WHEEL Big ServiceEXTRA from a Small
Parksville Service Petro Canada 250-248-4745 431 E. Island Hwy. PARKSVILLE
Get your k FREE Quic t! e k ic Pick T
We’ve Got Your Number! Win up to $100,000 every Saturday from Sept 20 through Oct 25 at Casino Nanaimo. Swipe your Encore Card for a FREE Daily Quick-Pick ticket. Not an Encore Member yet? Bring this ticket to Guest Services to register and receive a $10 Slot Play gift & a BONUS Quick Pick Ticket for this week’s Sweepstakes! New Encore members only. Redeemable only at Casino Nanaimo Guest Services. No copies or facsimiles accepted. Non-transferrable. NAC-NEM-VIS-QP 1708 Island Highway, Victoria • 250.391.0311 • www.viewroyalcasino.com
The Regional District of Nanaimo will host the 5th annual FREE green The Regional District of Nanaimo will host the 5th annual FREE green building series in fall 2014. The series will feature the following topics: building series in fall 2014. The series will feature the following topics: • High‐efficiency building design • High‐efficiency building design • Solar power system • Solar power system • Micro wind turbine system • Micro wind turbine system • Building materials • Building materials • Water and wastewater management • Water and wastewater management • Climate resilience and adaptation • Climate resilience and adaptation The Regional District of Nanaimo will host the 5th annual FREE green Sun, Sept 14 Sustainable Future Mini Film Festival building series in fall 2014. The series will feature the following topics: Sun, Sept 14 Sustainable Future Mini Film Festival 4 pm and Solar Power Site Tour • 2 –High‐efficiency building design 2 – 4 pm and Solar Power Site Tour Gabriola Commons • Solar power system Gabriola Commons 675 North Road, Gabriola • Micro wind turbine system 675 North Road, Gabriola * Free shuttle service is available on Gabriola for this • Building materials * Free shuttle service is available on Gabriola for this event. Reservation required. • Water and wastewater management event. Reservation required. • Climate resilience and adaptation Sat, Sept 20 Open Houses in Bowser Sat, Sept 20 Open Houses in Bowser 10 am ‐ 1 pm Sun, Sept 14 Sustainable Future Mini Film Festival 10 am ‐ 1 pm Sat, Sept 27 Open House in Yellowpoint 2 – 4 pm and Solar Power Site Tour Sat, Sept 27 Open House in Yellowpoint 10 am ‐ 1 pm Gabriola Commons 10 am ‐ 1 pm Sat, Sept 27 Open House in Errington 675 North Road, Gabriola Sat, Sept 27 Open House in Errington 1 – 4 pm * Free shuttle service is available on Gabriola for this 1 – 4 pm Sat, Oct 4 Open House in Nanoose event. Reservation required. Sat, Oct 4 Open House in Nanoose 10 am – 1 pm 10 am – 1 pm Sat, Sept 20 Open Houses in Bowser Sat, Oct 18 Climate Science Symposium 10 am ‐ 1 pm Sat, Oct 18 Climate Science Symposium 9:30 am ‐ noon Open House in Yellowpoint Vancouver Island Conference Centre Sat, Sept 27 9:30 am ‐ noon Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo 10 am ‐ 1 pm 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo Sat, Sept 27 Open House in Errington 1 – 4 pm Call 1‐888‐828‐2069 to register. Sat, Oct 4 Call 1‐888‐828‐2069 to register. Open House in Nanoose For more information, go to 10 am – 1 pmFor more information, go to
www.rdngetinvolved.ca > www.rdngetinvolved.ca > Sat, Oct 18 Climate Science Symposium Attend an Event Attend an Event 9:30 am ‐ noon Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo
A22
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
OPEN HOUSE Q UALICUM B EACH S ENIORS ’ C ENTRE
Saturday, September 27 10am-2pm
Activities. Demonstrations. Refreshments. Come and see what we have to offer!
EVERYONE WELCOME!
703 Memorial Avenue (below Quality Foods)
WE NEED YOUR CONSIGNMENT BOAT NOW! !
LET US SELL IT FOR YOU • List of Buyers Waiting • Record Sales Year for 2014 • Save You The Hassle • No Cost Boat Listing
2013 Campion Expl
orer 602i SC Volvo, 4.3 L, 200HP. CLEARANCE PR ICED.
parksvilleboathouse.com
NEW & USED SALES FULL BOAT BROKERAGE
1300 Springhill Road, Parksville 250-947-9666
AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO
From left, Kathryn Collins, MATA vice president Norberta Heinrich and Ed Collins load the last bags to take to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
CAMPAIGN FOR CANS
Teachers support food bank MATA volunteers help collect goods for Salvation Army AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
The B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive collected more than 5,400 kg (12,000 lbs) of food in Parksville Qualicum Beach for local food banks last week. Local volunteers, with the Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association, took part in the provincial initiative and collected food from more than 540 homes, explained organiz-
Before you head south, get the tax facts. Join us for an insightful U.S. Tax seminar for Canadian snowbirds If you are like many other Canadian snowbirds who head south for the winter, you may not even fully realize your U.S. tax obligations or how to get the most from your tax planning and investing strategies. MNP’s seminar: U.S. Tax Considerations for Canadian Snowbirds will address key topics such as U.S. tax return filing requirements, U.S. residency considerations as well as the purchase and sale of U.S. real property, and more. For more information and to RSVP, go to www.MNP.ca/snowbirds or contact Delaney Vieau at delaney.vieau@mnp.ca or 250.734.4332 by Tuesday, September 30th.
Shadow Magic Horizontals
40 OFF %
er Kathryn Collins. “As a retired school teacher, I knew I could count on teachers for continuing support within the community,” she said as they loaded the last bags for transport from the MATA office in Parksville to the Salvation Army Food Bank Friday. She pointed out that things were complicated slightly when teachers were suddenly heading back to school Friday to begin preparing for the return to school, but they all still squeezing in the time they’d promised. She said more than 100,000
GET THAT NEW LOOK FOR YOUR HOME!
with FREE retractable cord upgrade
people turn to food banks every year in B.C. for basic sustenance. The local food bank is under increasing pressure with more people looking for help. Collins thanked MATA and partner groups like Quality Foods, Save-On-Foods, Thrifty Foods, Parks West Printers and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for helping them collect nearly 50 per cent more than last year. People wishing to make a donation of non-perishable food items are still encouraged to drop donations off at the Salvation Army.
Roller Shades
50% OFF
We Have Happy advertisers! Contact me today.
Lori Hague
250-905-0020
lhague@pqbnews.com
Call Andrea today to book your appointment at Slegg Lumber. andream@slegglumber.com
Nothing “Shady” about buying window coverings at
CONTRACTOR PRICING EVERYDAY!
ANDREA
Steve Weldon
LANTZVILLE
7187 Lantzville Rd
250-390-1207
250-905-0023
sweldon@pqbnews.com
US
THEM
Member- Better Business Bureau
AGENT FOR ATLAS VAN LINES
Call Toll Free 1.888.910.1122 • 250.248.5021 www.ArrowsmithMoving.com • arrowsmithmoving@shaw.ca Free Boxes Employee Criminal Record Check Major Van Line Quality Assurance Guaranteed Quotes (within 10%) Single Tenant on Property Own Warehouse Government Approved Warehouse
MOVING CHECKLIST:
COMPARE US TO OTHER MOVERS
Board of Directors
Your Value-Priced Mover...Big Enough to Move You, Small Enough to Care! Jane Ayers Administrative Assistant Curtis Fritz Visitor Information Centre Supervisor Anne Dodson Membership & Community Coordinator Evelyn Clark CEO / President
Chamber Staff
Widdifield & Associates Financial denysewido@shaw.ca Oceanside Women’s Business Network info@owbn.ca www.owbn.ca
Community Futures – Alberni-Clayquot 1-877-724-1241 lcamire@cfac.ca, www.cfac.ca
Corcan-Meadowood Residents Assoication 250-752-7454 epeligren@dominionlending.ca www.meadowoodresidents.com
Directors: Michelle Genereux Verico Compass Mortgage Group Thalassa Restaurant Geoff Ball 1st Vice Chair Milner Gardens & Woodlands Jim Lynch Dave Bryan NR Insurance Services DBM Realty Corporation Past Chair Julie Chambers Paul Walkey The Gardens at Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Ltd. Marc LaCouvee Treasurer ReMax Anchor Realty Rusty Joerin John Briuolo Woodsgift Enterprises Qualicum Foods
Oura Giakoumakis
Chair
Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-594-3677 oceansidepizza@shaw.ca www.oceansidepizzapalace.com Captivating Details 250-594-9099 susan@captivatingdetails.com www.captivatingdetails.com iCharter and Tow 250-228-3585 icharteritow@outlook.com www.parksvillecharterfishingadentures.com
124 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach 2711 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
www.qualicum.bc.ca
Chamber of Commerce
The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to operate a Chamber business office and a Visitor Information Centre. For more information on local attractions, events and activities that take place throughout the year, call 250-752-9532 or 250-752-0960 or stop by and speak with one of our Visitor Centre Counsellors.
Qualicum Beach
www.qualityfoods.com
Join the conversation. Follow us at http://twitter.com.qbchamber
Qualicum Beach Notes from the CEO WORKING WITH TRIP ADVISOR – NINE PRACTICAL TIPS
This app is a way for business owners to share their Trip Advisor content with Facebook fans by adding a Trip Advisor tab to their property’s Facebook Page with the option to display Trip Advisor reviews, awards, ratings, photos, and other content.
TIP #9: SYNC WITH FACEBOOK
Studies show that travelers want to see feedback from other travelers before they make booking decisions. Because of that, many hoteliers choose to enhance their websites with free widgets that display their Trip Advisor content to prospective guests and visitors.
TIP #8: EMBED TRIP ADVISOR WIDGETS
Analyze all reviews. Look at the positives and think about how to deliver that experience to all guests at every encounter. Examine negative comments and work to solve those issues to avoid future negative comments about the same issue, or at least do all the things you can to diminish future negative responses
TIP #7: TURN DATA INTO ACTION
Responding to both positive AND negative reviews clearly demonstrates to former and prospective guests that you are interested in feedback and that you take customer service seriously.
TIP #6: RESPOND TO ALL REVIEWS
In the digital age it is important for businesses to leverage every tool at their disposal. Web-pages like Trip Advisor can be either a detriment or a benefit, depending on how you work with it. Here are some excerpts from The Ultimate Guide to Trip Advisor created by Seasmoke PR and supplied to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce by the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association.
TIP #1: PREVENTION THERAPY Ensure good service and happy customers as well as creating a culture of staff improvement and training.
TIP #2: CONTROL YOUR LISTING Actively manage the core details of your Trip Advisor page including the look, feel and navigation around those pages. You can add or update photos and videos, edit your business description, track review performance and report business changes.
TIP #3: KEEP TRAVELERS ENGAGED Travelers like to see what is going on in your business and understands any changes that have taken place. Use Trip Advisor to reach out to your repeat and potential customers so you are front-of-mind should they need your services.
TIP #4: GET DIRECT BOOKINGS WITH PAID BUSINESS LISTINGS With direct bookings it is possible to put your contact details directly in front of travelers so they can reach you within seconds. Most hotels with Business Listings report significant increases in traffic to their website from Trip Advisor, as well as increased bookings.
TIP #5: GET MORE REVIEWS!
More reviews give businesses a better eputation; a better reputation gives hotels more bookings. More reviews mean better rankings and more trust. Travelers tend to trust Trip Advisor listings with more reviews because it gives them a more well-rounded idea of what your hotel is like, what others thought, and what to expect during their stay.
Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
advocate for business by representing Qualicum Beach to the Town and provincial policy developers, and help out at community events. Our Board Treasurer has been kind enough to outline the role of a Board member of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce:
David Nellist Greg Spencer Paige Renouf Shirley Nellist Lisa Spencer Jim Grant
Volunteering as a Director at Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce by Rusty Joerin The success of every organization depends upon its inspired and committed leadership. Your Chamber has that now and with your continued support will continue to successfully promote the interests of business and community in the Town of Qualicum Beach and surrounding region. The Qualicum Beach Chamber’s mission is to nurture a sustainable local economy to the benefit of our community. Several initiatives supporting this mission are underway. This message is to encourage you to become a part of the leadership that will guide the implementation of these initiatives. Consider stepping forward to volunteer as a Director on your Chamber’s Board. The reasons for volunteering are personal and professional. There is opportunity for personal growth and there is significant opportunity for enhancing your personal business network within our region. Your Board is composed of people from a variety of industries, professions and services all of whom will provide you with insight to local economic and social issues that you might not gain otherwise. This is real social networking, face to face while considering local issues and developing strategies to enhance our economy. Please consider putting your name forward to stand as a Director on your Chamber’s Board. The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for November 19. Contact the nominating committee chair, Oura Giakoumakis: e-mail oura@shaw.ca phone: 250-594-1150.
David Nellist, CFP Branch Manager & Financial Advisor Qualicum Beach Branch of Raymond James Ltd., 103 – 193 Second Ave W., Qualicum Beach 250-752-8184 // www.raymondjames.ca/qualicum
HELPING YOU NAVIGATE FINANCIALLY IN A CHANGING WORLD
our local volunteer’s time, energy and enthusiasm. More than 30 members of our community schedule time each week to meet our visitors during the summer at the Visitor’s Centre on the beach and help tourists discover the wonders of our area. The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce also volunteer their time to help govern the Chamber,
Oura Giakoumakis
The community of Qualicum Beach runs on volunteers, and their generosity is legion. Without our volunteers we would not be able to put on special events such as the annual Seaside Cruizer’s Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine or the St. Mark’s Fair in July. The Chamber and Visitor’s Centre also benefit from
Notes From Our Chair, Oura Giakoumakis
New Members
A23
www.pqbnews.com
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
www.pqbnews.com
A26
Pull out and fold here
A24
www.pqbnews.com
Proud to serve MGS you. Pre-School to Class 8
✶ Balances Academics with Art, Music, Nature & Outdoor Activities ✶ Blends the best of Waldorf Education with B.C. Curriculum
Call to arrange a classroom visit. New students accepted throughout the year. We’re proud250-752-2722 to be part of the Qualicum Beach community and look forward to continuing to mgs@shawcable.com www.morninggloryschool.ca serve your financial needs. We invite you to stop by and visit us.
Proud to From the staff at serve you. Qualicum Beach Branch We’re proud to be part of the Qualicum Beach #101, 661 Primrose Streetto continuing to serve your community and look forward financial needs. We invite you to stop by and visit us. From the staff at Qualicum Beach Branch #101, 661 Primrose Street
PEDEGOELECTRICBIKES SALES - RENTALS - TOURS ®
Registered trade-marks of Bank of Montreal.
WWW.PEDEGOQB.CA 744A MEMORIAL AVE, QUALICUM BEACH PHONE: 250-738-9333 TOLL FREE: 844-738-9333
AUTO • HOME • MARINE • FARM • BUSINESS
Your Best Source for Local Community News Tuesdays & Thursdays and online 24/7 at www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
169 W. 2nd Avenue, QUALICUM BEACH 250-752-9833
Fall of 2014
September 2014
• Free Tibetan Temple Tours – Come and enjoy the peaceful grounds and a guided tour of the two authentic Tibetan temples at Kathok Centre, five minutes from the Goats on the Roof! Children Welcome! Bring an umbrella if raining. Tours are Wednesdays at 12pm & Fridays 2:30pm for September; Fridays only at 2:30pm for the month of October. Meet at the Gift Shop. Kathok Buddhist Meditation Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave., Coombs • Music on Sunday at The Old School House – Autumn 2014, September 14 - December 7, all concerts 2:304:30pm. Schedule online at http://www. theoldschoolhouse.org/MOSFall2014. html. For more details on the musicians and tickets please contact the Old School House at 250.752.6133 • Harvest Festival at Tiger Lily Farm – September 21. Join us for a day of Family Fun and the kick off to our Annual Scarecrow Competition. Highlights include Corn on the Cob, Scarecrow Building, Pony Grooming, Tractor Hay Rides and more. All activities are included in regular admission and will take place throughout the day 10am to 4pm .Harvest Festival is the kick off to our Scarecrow Competition, which is free to enter. Build your Scarecrow at the Farm use our hay, string, staples and other supplies, then dress it up! You can use the dress up supplies provided here at Tiger Lily or bring some from home. That “perfect” hat or mask or piece of clothing can make your scarecrow extra special. Scarecrows can then be “planted” in the forest for visitors to view. Official judging will take place Thanksgiving Day, with prizes for everyone. Visit http://www.tigerlilyfarm. ca/calendar/ for more information.
For updated information go to the new Town of Qualicum Beach portal at http://welcometoqb.com/events or call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960. September 2014
con’t
• Fall Plant Sale at Milner Gardens – September 27 & 28. Add a piece of this Heritage Garden to your own garden. A large selection of propagated material will be offered for sale, all proceeds go towards supporting the Gardens. The Camellia Tea Room will be open early at 11:00am on both days of the Plant Sale. Admission dropped to winter rates starting this weekend! General Inquiries: 250-752-6153; Email - milnergardens@ shaw.ca
October 2014 • Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce – New Chamber Members Welcome – October 15, 5:30pm. All members are invited to join us for a Wine and Cheese reception at Milner Gardens. Transportation to and from the tea house will be supplied by Milner Gardens. For more information please call the Chamber at 250-752-0960. • Echo Players Presents – “The Woman in Black” – October 16 - November 2. Now in its 24th year in London’s West End, The Woman in Black will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment the curtain rises. It is a real theatrical spine chiller. For more information: www.echoplayers.ca, 250.752.3522, info@echoplayers.ca. • Harvest of Music at The Old School House – October 17-19 Friday, October 17, 7-9pm – The Rimsky – Korsakov String Quartet Saturday, October 18, 12-1pm – Spotlight on Youth – Classical Pianist Jeffrey Luo Saturday, October 18, 2:30-4:30pm and 7-9pm – The Debbie Duncan Quartet Sunday, October 19, 2:30-4:30 – Viveza For more information please call 250-752-6133, or email qbtosh@shaw.ca www.harvestofmusic.com .
October 2014
con’t
• Vancouver Island Opera presents “Rigoletto” – at the Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach. October 18, 7:30pm and October 19, 2:30pm. One of Verdi’s operatic masterpieces, the tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda. For more information and tickets please contact Vancouver Island Opera at 1.250.586.6095 by email at info@vancouverislandopera.com or visit www.vancouverislandopera.com • Trick or Treat in Qualicum Beach Downtown – Friday, October 31, 3-5:30pm. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites you to the second annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, October 31 from 3-5:30 pm. This free, community event provides a safe and friendly environment for parents to bring their children trick-or-treating in during daylight hours. Children 12 years of age and younger, in costume, are encouraged to follow the trail of orange and black balloons and enjoy treats provided by the downtown business community. Participating businesses will each feature an “Official Monster Merchant” poster in their window and balloons outside their front door. For more information contact the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association at events@qualicumbeachdowntown. ca or check online at http://www. qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html.
November 2014 • Echo Players presents Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival – November 4-9. Six days of whirlwind activity that features talented and enthusiastic artists from all over Vancouver Island. Enjoy a daring, imaginative and diverse collection of one act plays. The 10th Annual Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival, an affordable enjoyable way to enjoy the pulse of Oceanside’s drama scene. For more info please call 250.752.3522.
PROUD TO BE THE CENTRE FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS 3 Oceanside Locations Looking After Your Health Care Needs…
We Deliver!
Memorial Compounding Medicine Centre.. 699 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-9976 Qualicum Medicine Centre...........................2-219 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-9911 Nanoose Medicine Centre................................4-2451 Collins Crescent, Nanoose Bay, 250-468-9921
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Eventsin and around Qualicum Beach
• Oceanside Generals – Skate with the Generals – September 27, 2-3:30pm. The Oceanside Generals invite you to join them for a FREE skating session at Oceanside Place Arena on Saturday, September 27 from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Meet the players, join in a small scrimmage and receive skating tips from your favourite player. Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of the Oceanside Generals Jr Hockey Club. Contact the RDN Recreation & Parks 250-248-1283 for more info.
Everything you need for your Fall clean-up.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
November 2014
con’t
• Chamber of Commerce AGM – November 19. Join the business community for this annual event celebrating the start of a new year for the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is our opportunity to say thank you to the retiring directors and officers of the organization and to swear in the new ones. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960 for more information. We have Board of Directors nomination packages available at the office, if you know a business person who you think should sit on the Board, come in and pick one up.
Brenda Nicolls Personal Real Estate Corporation
December 2014 • Milner Christmas Magic 2014 – December 5-7, 12-14, 17-21. Gates open from 5:00 to 8:30pm each night. Milner Christmas Magic, a family festival of light and music in the magical Milner Gardens & Woodland. Come stroll through tens of thousands of lights, enjoy local musicians and story tellers, stop by Santa’s shop for a visit, pop into the Teddy Bear cottage and try to count all of the old Bears, and enjoy tea or hot chocolate in the tea room. Milner Christmas Magic is a fun event for all ages. It is also a fundraiser to help support programming and enhancements at Milner Gardens & Woodland. Volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours to help put on this event. For more information please contact Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153, milnergardens@shaw.ca or check their event page at http://www2.viu.ca/ milnergardens/events.asp .
• Moonlight Madness – November 20. Throughout the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach, stores will be open • Echo Players Presents – “Ethan late with merchant specials. Enjoy the Claymore” – December 11-28. Ethan’s lighting of the tree at the Community farm is doomed – the hens aren’t Centre on Memorial and Veteran’s Way, producing and the bank is demanding carriage rides, entertainment, Photos with loan payment before Christmas. Then Santa at RE/MAX Anchor, and so much Ethan receives a visit from his estranged more. For more information: http://www. and recently deceased older brother, qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html. Martin.For more information go to www. echoplayers.ca, call 250.752.3522, or • 23rd Annual Rotary Chamber Gala email info@echoplayers.ca ‘Out of Africa’ Auction, Dinner and Dance – November 22, Qualicum Beach • Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church – Civic Centre. Supporting community Bethlehem Walk – December 13- 16, projects and organizations for over twenty 6-8:30pm. Come and wander the years! It is open to Chamber Members streets of Bethlehem with hundreds of as well as the general public. Ticket price people in costume, live animals in a includes dinner, welcoming beverage and working village atmosphere, awesome appetizers, and dancing to ‘BIG FUN’! decorations, Christmas carols, cookies This great event features a spectacular and hot chocolate… a truly magical silent auction, balloon draws, and various experience! For more information games all leading up to the main event on this year’s Bethlehem Walk please – an unmatched live auction. Tickets are contact the Parksville Fellowship Baptist $100 +gst, or get a group together and Church at 250.248.6322 or visit www. purchase a table of 10 for the special parksvillebaptist.org price of $900 + gst before September 30. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get them early. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960.
A25
250-752-3375
www.brendanicolls.com Caring
Committed
A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.
Connected
info@brendanicolls.com
certified general accountants
It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep!
#102 - 222 Second Ave. W., Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 0A4
(250) 752-6996 • Toll Free 1.877.752.6996
Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Our Family Helping Your Family • Lowest cremation costs on the island • Professional caring staff • Centrally located in Qualicum Beach • Simple cremation, burial, memorial and traditional funerals from your church or our chapel 118 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach • (250) 594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com • BC Licence # 53097
Michelle Genereux Mortgage Specialist
PH 250.951.3662 TF 1.888.954.8911 Fax 1.866.861.9172
101-200 West First Ave, Qualicum Beach
5
$ OFF
WHEN YOU SPEND
20 or MORE*
$
EARN POINTS & SAVE!
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW REWARDS PROGRAM
It’s Free!
720 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach 752-3011 www.qualicumpharmasave.com *With This Coupon, on Regular Priced Merchandise, Before Taxes Excludes Prescriptions & Services / Expires Oct. 23, 2014
Entertaining? We can help.
Perfect for any occasion, our party platter specialists offer an incredible selection of delectable deli, bakery, seafood and sushi platters for pick up or delivery. View our selection of delicious entertaining options at thriftyfoods.com.
ju s t
reserve pickup
a
c li c k
away Reserve & Pickup Service for party platters and gift baskets. Order by phone at: 1.800.667.8280 Online orders require 48 hours notice and 24 hours notice for phone orders.
Parksville 280 E Island Hwy • 250.248.8823 • Open Daily 7am-10pm • thriftyfoods.com
thriftyfoods.com/pickup
A24
www.pqbnews.com
Proud to serve MGS you. Pre-School to Class 8
✶ Balances Academics with Art, Music, Nature & Outdoor Activities ✶ Blends the best of Waldorf Education with B.C. Curriculum
Call to arrange a classroom visit. New students accepted throughout the year. We’re proud250-752-2722 to be part of the Qualicum Beach community and look forward to continuing to mgs@shawcable.com www.morninggloryschool.ca serve your financial needs. We invite you to stop by and visit us.
Proud to From the staff at serve you. Qualicum Beach Branch We’re proud to be part of the Qualicum Beach #101, 661 Primrose Streetto continuing to serve your community and look forward financial needs. We invite you to stop by and visit us. From the staff at Qualicum Beach Branch #101, 661 Primrose Street
PEDEGOELECTRICBIKES SALES - RENTALS - TOURS ®
Registered trade-marks of Bank of Montreal.
WWW.PEDEGOQB.CA 744A MEMORIAL AVE, QUALICUM BEACH PHONE: 250-738-9333 TOLL FREE: 844-738-9333
AUTO • HOME • MARINE • FARM • BUSINESS
Your Best Source for Local Community News Tuesdays & Thursdays and online 24/7 at www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
169 W. 2nd Avenue, QUALICUM BEACH 250-752-9833
Fall of 2014
September 2014
• Free Tibetan Temple Tours – Come and enjoy the peaceful grounds and a guided tour of the two authentic Tibetan temples at Kathok Centre, five minutes from the Goats on the Roof! Children Welcome! Bring an umbrella if raining. Tours are Wednesdays at 12pm & Fridays 2:30pm for September; Fridays only at 2:30pm for the month of October. Meet at the Gift Shop. Kathok Buddhist Meditation Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave., Coombs • Music on Sunday at The Old School House – Autumn 2014, September 14 - December 7, all concerts 2:304:30pm. Schedule online at http://www. theoldschoolhouse.org/MOSFall2014. html. For more details on the musicians and tickets please contact the Old School House at 250.752.6133 • Harvest Festival at Tiger Lily Farm – September 21. Join us for a day of Family Fun and the kick off to our Annual Scarecrow Competition. Highlights include Corn on the Cob, Scarecrow Building, Pony Grooming, Tractor Hay Rides and more. All activities are included in regular admission and will take place throughout the day 10am to 4pm .Harvest Festival is the kick off to our Scarecrow Competition, which is free to enter. Build your Scarecrow at the Farm use our hay, string, staples and other supplies, then dress it up! You can use the dress up supplies provided here at Tiger Lily or bring some from home. That “perfect” hat or mask or piece of clothing can make your scarecrow extra special. Scarecrows can then be “planted” in the forest for visitors to view. Official judging will take place Thanksgiving Day, with prizes for everyone. Visit http://www.tigerlilyfarm. ca/calendar/ for more information.
For updated information go to the new Town of Qualicum Beach portal at http://welcometoqb.com/events or call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960. September 2014
con’t
• Fall Plant Sale at Milner Gardens – September 27 & 28. Add a piece of this Heritage Garden to your own garden. A large selection of propagated material will be offered for sale, all proceeds go towards supporting the Gardens. The Camellia Tea Room will be open early at 11:00am on both days of the Plant Sale. Admission dropped to winter rates starting this weekend! General Inquiries: 250-752-6153; Email - milnergardens@ shaw.ca
October 2014 • Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce – New Chamber Members Welcome – October 15, 5:30pm. All members are invited to join us for a Wine and Cheese reception at Milner Gardens. Transportation to and from the tea house will be supplied by Milner Gardens. For more information please call the Chamber at 250-752-0960. • Echo Players Presents – “The Woman in Black” – October 16 - November 2. Now in its 24th year in London’s West End, The Woman in Black will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment the curtain rises. It is a real theatrical spine chiller. For more information: www.echoplayers.ca, 250.752.3522, info@echoplayers.ca. • Harvest of Music at The Old School House – October 17-19 Friday, October 17, 7-9pm – The Rimsky – Korsakov String Quartet Saturday, October 18, 12-1pm – Spotlight on Youth – Classical Pianist Jeffrey Luo Saturday, October 18, 2:30-4:30pm and 7-9pm – The Debbie Duncan Quartet Sunday, October 19, 2:30-4:30 – Viveza For more information please call 250-752-6133, or email qbtosh@shaw.ca www.harvestofmusic.com .
October 2014
con’t
• Vancouver Island Opera presents “Rigoletto” – at the Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach. October 18, 7:30pm and October 19, 2:30pm. One of Verdi’s operatic masterpieces, the tragic story revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda. For more information and tickets please contact Vancouver Island Opera at 1.250.586.6095 by email at info@vancouverislandopera.com or visit www.vancouverislandopera.com • Trick or Treat in Qualicum Beach Downtown – Friday, October 31, 3-5:30pm. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites you to the second annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, October 31 from 3-5:30 pm. This free, community event provides a safe and friendly environment for parents to bring their children trick-or-treating in during daylight hours. Children 12 years of age and younger, in costume, are encouraged to follow the trail of orange and black balloons and enjoy treats provided by the downtown business community. Participating businesses will each feature an “Official Monster Merchant” poster in their window and balloons outside their front door. For more information contact the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association at events@qualicumbeachdowntown. ca or check online at http://www. qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html.
November 2014 • Echo Players presents Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival – November 4-9. Six days of whirlwind activity that features talented and enthusiastic artists from all over Vancouver Island. Enjoy a daring, imaginative and diverse collection of one act plays. The 10th Annual Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival, an affordable enjoyable way to enjoy the pulse of Oceanside’s drama scene. For more info please call 250.752.3522.
PROUD TO BE THE CENTRE FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLNESS 3 Oceanside Locations Looking After Your Health Care Needs…
We Deliver!
Memorial Compounding Medicine Centre.. 699 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-9976 Qualicum Medicine Centre...........................2-219 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-9911 Nanoose Medicine Centre................................4-2451 Collins Crescent, Nanoose Bay, 250-468-9921
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Eventsin and around Qualicum Beach
• Oceanside Generals – Skate with the Generals – September 27, 2-3:30pm. The Oceanside Generals invite you to join them for a FREE skating session at Oceanside Place Arena on Saturday, September 27 from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Meet the players, join in a small scrimmage and receive skating tips from your favourite player. Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of the Oceanside Generals Jr Hockey Club. Contact the RDN Recreation & Parks 250-248-1283 for more info.
Everything you need for your Fall clean-up.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
November 2014
con’t
• Chamber of Commerce AGM – November 19. Join the business community for this annual event celebrating the start of a new year for the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is our opportunity to say thank you to the retiring directors and officers of the organization and to swear in the new ones. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960 for more information. We have Board of Directors nomination packages available at the office, if you know a business person who you think should sit on the Board, come in and pick one up.
Brenda Nicolls Personal Real Estate Corporation
December 2014 • Milner Christmas Magic 2014 – December 5-7, 12-14, 17-21. Gates open from 5:00 to 8:30pm each night. Milner Christmas Magic, a family festival of light and music in the magical Milner Gardens & Woodland. Come stroll through tens of thousands of lights, enjoy local musicians and story tellers, stop by Santa’s shop for a visit, pop into the Teddy Bear cottage and try to count all of the old Bears, and enjoy tea or hot chocolate in the tea room. Milner Christmas Magic is a fun event for all ages. It is also a fundraiser to help support programming and enhancements at Milner Gardens & Woodland. Volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours to help put on this event. For more information please contact Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153, milnergardens@shaw.ca or check their event page at http://www2.viu.ca/ milnergardens/events.asp .
• Moonlight Madness – November 20. Throughout the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach, stores will be open • Echo Players Presents – “Ethan late with merchant specials. Enjoy the Claymore” – December 11-28. Ethan’s lighting of the tree at the Community farm is doomed – the hens aren’t Centre on Memorial and Veteran’s Way, producing and the bank is demanding carriage rides, entertainment, Photos with loan payment before Christmas. Then Santa at RE/MAX Anchor, and so much Ethan receives a visit from his estranged more. For more information: http://www. and recently deceased older brother, qualicumbeachdowntown.ca/p/events.html. Martin.For more information go to www. echoplayers.ca, call 250.752.3522, or • 23rd Annual Rotary Chamber Gala email info@echoplayers.ca ‘Out of Africa’ Auction, Dinner and Dance – November 22, Qualicum Beach • Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church – Civic Centre. Supporting community Bethlehem Walk – December 13- 16, projects and organizations for over twenty 6-8:30pm. Come and wander the years! It is open to Chamber Members streets of Bethlehem with hundreds of as well as the general public. Ticket price people in costume, live animals in a includes dinner, welcoming beverage and working village atmosphere, awesome appetizers, and dancing to ‘BIG FUN’! decorations, Christmas carols, cookies This great event features a spectacular and hot chocolate… a truly magical silent auction, balloon draws, and various experience! For more information games all leading up to the main event on this year’s Bethlehem Walk please – an unmatched live auction. Tickets are contact the Parksville Fellowship Baptist $100 +gst, or get a group together and Church at 250.248.6322 or visit www. purchase a table of 10 for the special parksvillebaptist.org price of $900 + gst before September 30. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get them early. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce office at 250.752.0960.
A25
250-752-3375
www.brendanicolls.com Caring
Committed
A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.
Connected
info@brendanicolls.com
certified general accountants
It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep!
#102 - 222 Second Ave. W., Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 0A4
(250) 752-6996 • Toll Free 1.877.752.6996
Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Our Family Helping Your Family • Lowest cremation costs on the island • Professional caring staff • Centrally located in Qualicum Beach • Simple cremation, burial, memorial and traditional funerals from your church or our chapel 118 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach • (250) 594-0305 www.qbfuneralcentre.com • BC Licence # 53097
Michelle Genereux Mortgage Specialist
PH 250.951.3662 TF 1.888.954.8911 Fax 1.866.861.9172
101-200 West First Ave, Qualicum Beach
5
$ OFF
WHEN YOU SPEND
20 or MORE*
$
EARN POINTS & SAVE!
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW REWARDS PROGRAM
It’s Free!
720 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach 752-3011 www.qualicumpharmasave.com *With This Coupon, on Regular Priced Merchandise, Before Taxes Excludes Prescriptions & Services / Expires Oct. 23, 2014
Entertaining? We can help.
Perfect for any occasion, our party platter specialists offer an incredible selection of delectable deli, bakery, seafood and sushi platters for pick up or delivery. View our selection of delicious entertaining options at thriftyfoods.com.
ju s t
reserve pickup
a
c li c k
away Reserve & Pickup Service for party platters and gift baskets. Order by phone at: 1.800.667.8280 Online orders require 48 hours notice and 24 hours notice for phone orders.
Parksville 280 E Island Hwy • 250.248.8823 • Open Daily 7am-10pm • thriftyfoods.com
thriftyfoods.com/pickup
US
THEM
Member- Better Business Bureau
AGENT FOR ATLAS VAN LINES
Call Toll Free 1.888.910.1122 • 250.248.5021 www.ArrowsmithMoving.com • arrowsmithmoving@shaw.ca Free Boxes Employee Criminal Record Check Major Van Line Quality Assurance Guaranteed Quotes (within 10%) Single Tenant on Property Own Warehouse Government Approved Warehouse
MOVING CHECKLIST:
COMPARE US TO OTHER MOVERS
Board of Directors
Your Value-Priced Mover...Big Enough to Move You, Small Enough to Care! Jane Ayers Administrative Assistant Curtis Fritz Visitor Information Centre Supervisor Anne Dodson Membership & Community Coordinator Evelyn Clark CEO / President
Chamber Staff
Widdifield & Associates Financial denysewido@shaw.ca Oceanside Women’s Business Network info@owbn.ca www.owbn.ca
Community Futures – Alberni-Clayquot 1-877-724-1241 lcamire@cfac.ca, www.cfac.ca
Corcan-Meadowood Residents Assoication 250-752-7454 epeligren@dominionlending.ca www.meadowoodresidents.com
Directors: Michelle Genereux Verico Compass Mortgage Group Thalassa Restaurant Geoff Ball 1st Vice Chair Milner Gardens & Woodlands Jim Lynch Dave Bryan NR Insurance Services DBM Realty Corporation Past Chair Julie Chambers Paul Walkey The Gardens at Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach Funeral Centre Ltd. Marc LaCouvee Treasurer ReMax Anchor Realty Rusty Joerin John Briuolo Woodsgift Enterprises Qualicum Foods
Oura Giakoumakis
Chair
Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-594-3677 oceansidepizza@shaw.ca www.oceansidepizzapalace.com Captivating Details 250-594-9099 susan@captivatingdetails.com www.captivatingdetails.com iCharter and Tow 250-228-3585 icharteritow@outlook.com www.parksvillecharterfishingadentures.com
124 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach 2711 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
www.qualicum.bc.ca
Chamber of Commerce
The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to operate a Chamber business office and a Visitor Information Centre. For more information on local attractions, events and activities that take place throughout the year, call 250-752-9532 or 250-752-0960 or stop by and speak with one of our Visitor Centre Counsellors.
Qualicum Beach
www.qualityfoods.com
Join the conversation. Follow us at http://twitter.com.qbchamber
Qualicum Beach Notes from the CEO WORKING WITH TRIP ADVISOR – NINE PRACTICAL TIPS
This app is a way for business owners to share their Trip Advisor content with Facebook fans by adding a Trip Advisor tab to their property’s Facebook Page with the option to display Trip Advisor reviews, awards, ratings, photos, and other content.
TIP #9: SYNC WITH FACEBOOK
Studies show that travelers want to see feedback from other travelers before they make booking decisions. Because of that, many hoteliers choose to enhance their websites with free widgets that display their Trip Advisor content to prospective guests and visitors.
TIP #8: EMBED TRIP ADVISOR WIDGETS
Analyze all reviews. Look at the positives and think about how to deliver that experience to all guests at every encounter. Examine negative comments and work to solve those issues to avoid future negative comments about the same issue, or at least do all the things you can to diminish future negative responses
TIP #7: TURN DATA INTO ACTION
Responding to both positive AND negative reviews clearly demonstrates to former and prospective guests that you are interested in feedback and that you take customer service seriously.
TIP #6: RESPOND TO ALL REVIEWS
In the digital age it is important for businesses to leverage every tool at their disposal. Web-pages like Trip Advisor can be either a detriment or a benefit, depending on how you work with it. Here are some excerpts from The Ultimate Guide to Trip Advisor created by Seasmoke PR and supplied to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce by the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association.
TIP #1: PREVENTION THERAPY Ensure good service and happy customers as well as creating a culture of staff improvement and training.
TIP #2: CONTROL YOUR LISTING Actively manage the core details of your Trip Advisor page including the look, feel and navigation around those pages. You can add or update photos and videos, edit your business description, track review performance and report business changes.
TIP #3: KEEP TRAVELERS ENGAGED Travelers like to see what is going on in your business and understands any changes that have taken place. Use Trip Advisor to reach out to your repeat and potential customers so you are front-of-mind should they need your services.
TIP #4: GET DIRECT BOOKINGS WITH PAID BUSINESS LISTINGS With direct bookings it is possible to put your contact details directly in front of travelers so they can reach you within seconds. Most hotels with Business Listings report significant increases in traffic to their website from Trip Advisor, as well as increased bookings.
TIP #5: GET MORE REVIEWS!
More reviews give businesses a better eputation; a better reputation gives hotels more bookings. More reviews mean better rankings and more trust. Travelers tend to trust Trip Advisor listings with more reviews because it gives them a more well-rounded idea of what your hotel is like, what others thought, and what to expect during their stay.
Raymond James Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
advocate for business by representing Qualicum Beach to the Town and provincial policy developers, and help out at community events. Our Board Treasurer has been kind enough to outline the role of a Board member of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce:
David Nellist Greg Spencer Paige Renouf Shirley Nellist Lisa Spencer Jim Grant
Volunteering as a Director at Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce by Rusty Joerin The success of every organization depends upon its inspired and committed leadership. Your Chamber has that now and with your continued support will continue to successfully promote the interests of business and community in the Town of Qualicum Beach and surrounding region. The Qualicum Beach Chamber’s mission is to nurture a sustainable local economy to the benefit of our community. Several initiatives supporting this mission are underway. This message is to encourage you to become a part of the leadership that will guide the implementation of these initiatives. Consider stepping forward to volunteer as a Director on your Chamber’s Board. The reasons for volunteering are personal and professional. There is opportunity for personal growth and there is significant opportunity for enhancing your personal business network within our region. Your Board is composed of people from a variety of industries, professions and services all of whom will provide you with insight to local economic and social issues that you might not gain otherwise. This is real social networking, face to face while considering local issues and developing strategies to enhance our economy. Please consider putting your name forward to stand as a Director on your Chamber’s Board. The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for November 19. Contact the nominating committee chair, Oura Giakoumakis: e-mail oura@shaw.ca phone: 250-594-1150.
David Nellist, CFP Branch Manager & Financial Advisor Qualicum Beach Branch of Raymond James Ltd., 103 – 193 Second Ave W., Qualicum Beach 250-752-8184 // www.raymondjames.ca/qualicum
HELPING YOU NAVIGATE FINANCIALLY IN A CHANGING WORLD
our local volunteer’s time, energy and enthusiasm. More than 30 members of our community schedule time each week to meet our visitors during the summer at the Visitor’s Centre on the beach and help tourists discover the wonders of our area. The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce also volunteer their time to help govern the Chamber,
Oura Giakoumakis
The community of Qualicum Beach runs on volunteers, and their generosity is legion. Without our volunteers we would not be able to put on special events such as the annual Seaside Cruizer’s Father’s Day Show ‘n Shine or the St. Mark’s Fair in July. The Chamber and Visitor’s Centre also benefit from
Notes From Our Chair, Oura Giakoumakis
New Members
A23
www.pqbnews.com
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
www.pqbnews.com
A26
Pull out and fold here
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
7
99
www.pqbnews.com
B.C. Grown
Royal Gala Apples 10lb bag
Canadian
$
A27
10
Extra Lean Round Ground Beef 1kg
2$
10
9” Apple or Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Large
Deli Salad
6
for
99
GET SELECTED 12 OR 15 PACKS FOR ONLY
SEE IN STORE FOR DETIALS.
99
www.qualityfoods.com Copyright © 2014 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: customerservice@qualityfoods.com
¢ Plus Applicable Fees
WHEN YOU PURCHASE ANY TOSTITOS CHIPS AND SALSA TOGETHER!
2$ for
6 Prices in effect Sept. 26 - 28, 2014 For Store Locations & Hours, Please Visit www.qualityfoods.com
ARTS &LIFE
A28
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
DO YOU HAVE LOCAL ARTS NEWS? Email: editor@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0019
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE BEACH CLUB RESORT IN PARKSVILLE
Comedians share views on booze, boys The event is called Live, Laugh, Drink Wine and tickets are $69 BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor
Something new and fun is coming to The Beach Club Resort. Two of the country’s top comics will be bringing their stand-up routines to Parksville for a night of wine, food and laughs on September 29. Comedians Jen Grant and Erica Sigurdson, who are good friends, both love red wine and they will share their hilarious points of view on booze, boys and relationships at an event called Live, Laugh, Drink Wine. Grant and Sigurdson have both been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and have appeared on multiple televised stand-up specials. Regulars on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, the comedians have both had the honour of entertaining Canadian troops overseas. Sigurdson brought some laughs to soldiers in Kandahar, Afghanistan and Grant to troops stationed in the Middle East. Sigurdson said her first exposure to stand-up was watching Johnny Carson and while she didn’t decide right at the moment to be a comic, the seed had been planted in her seven-year old mind. After watching the comedian perform, she wrote her first joke: “What can a person
in a wheelchair never be? A stand-up comic.” She said as a kid she was always cheeky. “I always thought I was funny,” she admitted and agreed laughing is the best. Now a dominating force in the Canadian comedy scene, her comedy festival credits include Montreal’s Just For Laughs, Winnipeg, Halifax, St. John’s, Moncton, P.E.I., Sudbury and Vancouver comedy festivals. The funny lady who just finished working as a story editor on season one of the CBC comedy Mr. D. has been delivering laughs on stages across the country for 14 years. Based in Vancouver she enjoys poking fun at yoga gear wearing Vancouverites as well as her friends with kids who are constantly telling her that the sound of a child laughing is the best sound on earth. “Honestly? The best sound? Have you ever heard the sound a cork makes when it finally pops out of red wine?” Sharing anecdotes about her own life including wearing Spanx and poking fun at husbands obsessed with sports stats, her material generates howls. “One of my new and most favourite bits centres around when I first discovered drinking wine at home. Everything looks good after a few glasses of wine and eventually you will order a fridge kid off of the TV. Sometimes I order a bunch of Groupons.” She said while men are welcome to attend the show it is geared toward making
BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO
Melissa Vanstone, sales rep for See Ya Later Ranch wines, and Beach Club Resort general manager Arthur Wong are looking forward to featuring some of the awardwinning series of wines harvested from premium vineyards in the Oliver region at an event Sept. 29 called Live, Laugh, Drink Wine.
women laugh. Dinner, which features award winning wines from the See Ya Later Ranch in the Okanagan, is at 6 p.m. and the show is at
8 p.m. Tickets are $69 and can be purchased at The Beach Club Resort or directly through event coordinator Jennifer Wood at 250-947-2101.
OCT. 17-18 AT THE QUALICUM BEACH CIVIC CENTRE
Opera provides an emotional roller coaster experience Gang rivalry. A case of mistaken identity. Kidnapping, revenge and murder. Sounds like something from the pages of today’s papers, but this is the story of Rigoletto, one of Verdi’s finest operas. And it’s coming to Qualicum Beach. This is a fully staged, action-packed presentation by Vancouver Island Opera with an orchestra of professional musicians and emerging opera singers whose talent and training will assure audiences of a memorable performance. Your friends and neighbours might
be among the local performers featured in supporting roles or in the chorus. Some may be retired professional soloists. Or they may be involved in the production such as lighting, sound or staging. Whatever their involvement, they are all dedicated and talented volunteers from the community who strive to make this a truly professional production. This is the 11th opera staged by Vancouver Island Opera, a company founded by Tatiana Vasilieva, herself a retired
opera singer. She was described by Opera Canada magazine as having a “voice of exceptional brilliance, style and vocal control.” If you have never been to live theatre as opera, Rigoletto is a great beginning. While it is sung in Italian, the story is very easy to understand and there will be a running translation projected on the side of the stage. Come and experience an emotional roller coaster. You will not be disappointed.
Performances take place at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m.. Advance tickets are $32; at the door, $35. They are available at Cranky Dog Music, Parksville; Chocolates Plus, Qualicum Beach; and Tom Lee Music, Nanaimo. For more information please see the website at www.vancouverislandopera.com or call Tatiana at 250-586-6095. — Submitted by Vancouver Island Opera
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB
A29
Thank You – Thank You – Thank You from THE PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB
TO ALL THE SPONSORS OF THE Canadian National Mixed Pairs Championship Athlete Accommodations & Gifts / Silent Auction
WE SELL WIRE BY THE FOOT! Visit our Parksville store! 929 Church Rd, Parksville, BC V9P 2B8 Ph: 250-248-3122 Fax: 250-248-3032 Toll free: 1-800-804-5463 • email: fence@telus.net
ENCELINE FPRODUCTS LTD.
Beach Club Resort – Morningstar Golf Course – Bodyworks Fitness Co-ed – Blue Nose Motors – Remax Realty – Costco (Nanaimo) - Pharmasave – Robert Held Glass – Serious Coffee – Fengy Boutique (Coombs) – Life Support – Sandcastle Bakery – Coast Sport Fishing – Blair’s Fencing – Parksville Physio – R.D.N. - Toyota – Nanaimo – Bayside Salon – VIP Homes – Bosley’s Pets – Divine Divas – Amrikko’s- Taste Cafe & Bistro – British Bobby – Close to You – Leslie’s Esthetics – Central Builders -Save On Foods – Coombs Country Pies – Cuckoo’s -Marlin Travel – Harris Chev Buick – Bodyworks Fitness for Women – Home Hardware – Upper Deck – Bayside Bistro – Thrifty’s Foods – Bargain Store – Budget Rent a Car – K D Air – Paradise Mini Golf – Quality Foods – Fast Time Gran Prix Go Carts – Medicine Shoppe – Chocolate Plus – Oceanside Wine Works – Tigh – Na- Mara – Peter Godwin – Starbucks – Kit and Kaboodle – Les Crimp – Travelodge – Petals and Kettles – Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club – Quality Inn Bayside – Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club – Pacific Shores Optical – Shoppers Drug Mart Lennie Jarrett – Wayne Edwards – Keith Baker – Don Mackay – Anne Gibson – Kathe Stewart – Beverly Benson – The Arthornes – Ben Thomas – Sandi Mitchell – Lynn Chwartacki – Sandy Taylor and all the club members who worked so hard to make this event so successful.
We did it by providing you with the best brands and service! is proud to accept the 2014 Orion Award in the category of Finishing for BC.
1282 Alberni Hwy., Parksville • 250-248-9261 • wwise@aquilacedar.com
A30
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
FALL CLEARANCE 2010 FORD RANGER
2005 MAZDA B3000
2009 NISSAN X-TERRA 4X4
V6, auto, air, only 28kms
V6, Auto, Power Group, 1 Owner
V6, auto, power group
15,988
$
8,988
$
2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED
#2167A
2009 HONDA CRV
2010 NISSAN ROUGE
Auto, Power Group, Sunroof, Low kms
Leather, Sunroof, Diamond White Paint
V6, AWD, leather, 3rd row seats
12,788
21,988
$
21,988
$
2010 BMW X3 AWD
2011 HYUNDAI TUSCON
Nicely Equipped, Only 55,000kms
4cyl., Auto, Power Group, Only 33,000kms
26,998
$
#2282
2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN V6, auto, Stow’n’Go, 7 pass.
21,488
$
8,988
$
#2251
$
2012 TOYOTA AVALON
2009 ACURA TL
2008 INFINITY G37
Fully Loaded, Navigation, 20,000kms
Leather, Sunroof, Sporty, Fun
Fully Equipped, Beautiful Sports Car
30,988
21,988
$
21,448
$
$
2010 LEXUS HS 250
2008 DODGE RAM 4X4
2006 LEXIS IS 350
Hybrid, Luxury, Well Equipped
Hemi, 6-pass, ex-condition.
1 owner, nicely equipped, 59kms
23,988
16,988
$
2012 RAV 4 AWD
2014 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE
4 cyl, AWD, power group
Fully Loaded, Navigation, Leather, It is NEW!! ONLY 600kms
21,988
250-951-9957
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
$
E IMPOR T 690 East Island Hwy., Parksville
$
29,997
$
Sales
21,997
$
#2233A
DL #27153
19,289
$
. LOCA L I NT E GRITY. D QUALITY
Sales • Service • Financing Proudly Independent
Service & Detail Centre
1401 Springhill Road, Parksville
See more deals online at www.bluenosemotor.com
250-951-9888
4 cyl., auto, leather, sunroof, full load, 65kms
16,997
$
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A31
ARROWSMITH GREENHOUSES Pansies
s k r o W g n i r u t Fea Sale ends Sept.28
by
e n n e r y C y d n e W Mon-Sat 10-4pm Sundays 12-4pm
600 Alberni Highway Parksville, BC V9P 1J9 250-954-1872
www.arrowsmithpottersguild.bc.ca Ballenas & KSS School Golf -
In School $1200: includes 2-4 hours instruction a week (based on weather) PE credits, golf shirts, warm up suit, transportation to and from school for instruction.
Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant - Oct. Hours: Weather permitting. Please call ahead. 11:00-6:00pm Reservations requested. Green Fees October: • Before 9:30am - $39 • 9:30am-12:30pm $50 • 12:30pm-2:00pm - $35
• After 2:00pm - $22 Winter Membership: Oct. 15 th to March 15th-$550.00 + GST
TREES, SHRUBS, PERENNIALS, TO % CONIFERS, VINES OFF & GRASSES
25 50
Golf Shop
All golf clubs reduced to sell - from $49.95 and up Oregon Mudders ladies and mens boots $79.95 plus tax Select Adidas and Nike ladies and mens shoes 20% off Golf Balls - 25% off when purchasing a dozen balls
PheasantGlen
In bud and bloom
1 gal
7
$ 49
reg. $9.99
RED MAPLES Beautiful Fall Colour GOOD SHADE TREES
• Autumn Blaze • Red Sunset • October Glory
49
$
Great Fall Colours!
• Western Red • Leylandi • Smaragd
49
$
99
Purple berries in fall
19
$
99
All Bulbs
30OFF
Hosta’s All Varieties 1 & 2 Gal.
25OFF %
All sizes
25OFF %
Witch Hazel • Beautiful fall colours • Late winter flower • Deer resistant
Reg. $69.99
BULBS
Beautyberry Reg. $29.99
99
HEDGING
Assorted OAKS
Winter Coaching Program October 15th to March 15th - $400 plus gst Includes - 8 golf lessons and unlimited use of the all grass Academy Practice Area
Heather
%
%
30OFF %
Lots more Specials to choose from!
Great Selection! 4” Perenials • Lavendar • Heather • Herbs • Ground covers
5/ $15
Not Out of the Way ... Just Out of the Ordinary! Dealers of Bender Board (landscape edging)
Ladies Clothing:
NVO, Callaway and Cracked Wheat 50% off
2880 Alberni Hwy.
(5 min. from Qualicum) 1/2 km. west of the lights at Hwy. 4 and Hwy. 4A
Mens Clothing:
Callaway, Longball, and AUR 50% off All mens and ladies shorts in store 50% off Callaway and Srixon gloves $9.95 Pheasant Glen logo Hats $14.95
250-752-8786
Book tee times online at:
www.pheasantglen.com
Since 1993
250-752-1592 Open every day: 9am to 5pm
A32
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
‘em “Tell er Meek e i w Ho a!” sent y
Howie-DO-IT Carpet Cleaning Special
Ask About:
“INTRODUCE a new carpet cleaning friend to this sale and WE EAT YOUR TAX”
your complimentary shoe cover booties for the family (not for the pets tho’) and your fridge magnet memo board... the ‘honey-do list’ and TURBO Driers for FASTER Drying.
Howie and Leah Meeker have been using SaniTECH for eons... even before dirt was discovered! Regular home preserving maintenance or after BIG BASHES like they throw...not a problem. You don’t even have to have an Order of Canada medal to call us! But if you want a deal, like Howie gets... mention his name and we’ll give you the “Howie-Do-It SaniTECH Special”! That includes Fibre Preserving Protection and our new GIANT 32 oz. organic spotter bottle with spray trigger for those Murphy’s Law Mishaps. Full-Service Package
Protection Package
Small Living Room, Dining Room and Hall (Up to 300 sq. ft.)
Small Living Room, Dining Room and Hall (Up to 300 sq. ft.)
You Can substitute similar size rooms.
You Can substitute similar size rooms. Open areas cleaned
$227 NOW $197 Includes:
➢ We Move Furnishings ➢ We Replace Furnishings ➢ Protective tabs & blocks placed under legs ➢ Prespotting Offer Expires Oct 30, 2014
➢ Preconditioning ➢ Truck Mounted Steam Clean ➢ Final Rinse & Grooming ➢ Protectant for all areas cleaned
SaniTECH 752-1343
NOW $157
$197
Includes:
➢ Prespotting ➢ Preconditioning ➢ Truck Mounted Steam Clean
➢ Final Rinse & Grooming ➢ Protectant for all areas cleaned
Offer Expires October 30, 2014
SaniTECH 752-1343
Call Today to reserve This Specials For You
752-1343
“The most thorough cleaning on the planet...or it’s FREE!”
KEN BENTKOWSKI
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
AND
TRADE SAVE!
Trade in your Old Software – Any Brand, Any Condition – And Save! Sept. 25 to Sept. 30
www.pqbnews.com
11th Annual Dragonfly Awards Forward House Community Society
Location: Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St., Parksville Date: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner: $40 per person RSVP to Sharon Welch, 250-954-0785, by September 30th
Mail-in rebate $ $
50- 350
Plus! Look for our
Honoring our clients, community partners and supporters. Please join us for dinner, prizes and entertainment!
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME SALE! September 29 - October 4
105 Nored Plaza North Nanaimo (Beside Costco)
Serge & Sew • QUILTING FABRICS • NOTIONS • REPAIRS
www.sergesew.com
WE SERVICE MOST SERGERS & SEWING MACHINES
250-390-3602
STORE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-5:30 • SAT. 10-5:00
CastleDecks.com Enjoy the Outdoor Year Round!
Call Ray today at (250) 248-8844
CARPORTS DECKING & RAILING
PATIO COVERS
SUNROOMS
A33
A34
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Apples
Daffodil Bulbs 10lb. Jumbo Bag
Gala & Spartan
16
$
99
Bag
(Approx. 50 bulbs)
$20 Buy a 15Lb. bag of
Nutro Dogfood and get a mail in rebate
$20
(Details in store • 1 per customer)
Straight from the orchard
97
GO Natural
Receive a $10 Gift certificate with each bag purchased
Dogfood Join our buy 10 get one free program
59
$
Made in Canada 33lb bonus bag
Chicken formula
Landscape Ties
4
$ 99
3½ x 4
Shar-Kare Layer Pellets
10
$ 20kg Bag
99
50% OFF
Reg.
5
$
29
Hanging Chicken Feeders
25Lb. Capacity $17.50 50Lb. Capacity 22.50 25lb. Reg.
3499
50lb. Reg.
Reg $ 99
35lb Bag
5
$
25kg Bag
7
Stall Forks
Save
23
95
Lots of colours to choose from
Jumbo Cow Ears
Half Price Just
treat your dog
Reg 1
99
99
¢
each
Large Selection of horse leads, hey nets and slow feeders
9
14
$ 99
99
$
99
each
No Milo-No Waste
4
Fall Rye
4
$ 99 post
Flatback $ 99 Buckets 20 qt
Wild Bird Food
$ 99
Pure Pine for odour control
$
3"- 4"-7' long
4499
Talon Animal bedding pellets
Fence Posts Round, Treated Pointed
¢ Lb
5
Fall Lawn fertilizer
3-6-20
17
$
20Kg Bag
Country Blend
99
Reg $
40 Lb
2499
Shar-Kare
Front & back Lawn seed
Home Fire Presto Logs 1 time pre-season price
99
19
$ 10Lb Bag
SALE ON September 25th - October 5th (Sale prices valid in Parksville only)
1200 Franklin’s Gull Road, Parksville Industrial Park
250-248-1261
15
$
www.sharkare.ca
99
99
¢ each
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A35
For the month of October 2014 all round trip sailings to Bamfield will be
$35.00 per person for all passengers!
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ARROWSMITH COMMUNITY RECREATION
The Sole Sisters program originated in January of this year and has grown to include regular fitness classes and a walking program.
For more information or to make reservations please call (250) 723-8313 ARGYLE PIER 5425 Argyle St., Port Alberni, B.C.
ACTIVE AGING WEEK EVENT THIS MORNING
Sole Sisters walk Cathedral Grove There are also 10-week programs through Kickstart
Calling all women, ages 55-plus, to come out to the Kickstart Fitness Gym and have fun keeping active. The “Sole Sisters” program originated in January 2014, as one of only four provincial programs, to receive a FAB (Forever Active Bodies) 55-plus grant from ViaSport. Arrowsmith Community Recreation is proud to share that the inaugural Sole Sisters’ program has grown to include regular fitness classes and a walking program, with continued motivation and expertise from Kickstart’s enthusiastic personal trainers. In a news release, Sole Sisters organizers say they continue to minimize barriers and increase participation of women, ages 55-plus in sport and fitness. The program is not a drop-in program. It is designed to enable participants to chart the progress they have made in their strength, flexibility and cardio over the 10 weeks and to encourage support and friendship. Two 10-week programs, Mondays noon-1
p.m., Sept. 29-Dec. 8 and Thursdays at the same time, Oct. 2-Dec. 4, will be offered in the brand new Kickstart Gym, located at 1530 Springhill Road. (Springhill is off Church Road, across from the RDN transfer station). The cost is $80 for 10 weeks and participants must pre-register. As part of Active Aging Week, Sept. 22-27, the Sole Sisters are inviting men and women to join them, rain or shine today (Sept. 25) from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m, in beautiful Cathedral Grove for a fitness walk. All paces and fitness levels are welcome. Please park in the parking lot on either side of the highway and meet by the main entrance to the trail on the non-Cameron Lake side. Participants will have the opportunity to walk the trails on each side of the highway. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. If you would like more information or are interested in registering for one of the upcoming Sole Sisters’ programs, please contact Kim Longmuir at 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net. — Submitted by Arrowsmith Community Recreation
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM)
SO YOU WANT TO BE A SCHOOL TRUSTEE? Do you have a passion for Education? Do you have an interest in becoming a School Trustee? Do you want to learn more? If so… The Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) is hosting an information evening on The Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees Thursday, September 25, 2014 • 7:00 pm The Forum (Board Room) Parksville Civic & Technology Centre 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville
editor@pqbnews.com Oceanside
Visit our website: www.ladyrosemarine.com SHOP LOCALLY... Save Time • Save Money • Save Jobs! Remember — when you shop locally, the dollars you spend are reinvested in your community. That’s the best reason of all to shop locally!
Deliciously Historical Butlers Restaurant is the heart of the Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel, Qualicum Beach’s charming and elegant Edwardian mansion with the cozy Vancouver Island feel. Butlers is the ideal setting to enjoy fine dining, featuring locally sourced West Coast cuisine. Our enticing menu of appetizers, entrées and desserts, also features selections for vegan, vegetarian and dairy free diets. Join us for an evening of casual elegance and welcoming luxury. See the Parksville Qualicum Beach News for our weekly specials!
Now Open Daily ~ 4pm – 11pm And for Sunday Brunch ~ 11am – 2pm Chef Curtis’ Feature This Week: Braised Chicken Supreme, with Wild Mushroom Brandy Cream and Roasted Herb Potatoes.
Specializing in Fresh European-style Sausage & Meats
$25
Store Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9 - 5pm; Sat. 9 - 4pm
Ukrainian Sausage
1
$
59 100 gr
Expires October 2, 2014
3065 Van Horne Road
Have your say!
250-723-8313
Qualicum Beach (Hwy. 4 to Pt. Alberni)
752-2390
250-
Enjoy your next dinner at Butlers Restaurant Did you know... We specialize in Christmas Staff Parties, Birthdays and Anniversaries? Book now to reserve.
292 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach
Days
Oceanside After-hours Clinics Dates Sept., Oct., & Nov. (Closed Oct. 13) Sept., Oct., & Nov. Sept., Oct., & Nov.
Time 6:30pm – 8:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm
www.crownmansion.com
250.752.5776
September, October, & November
Mondays Wednesdays Fridays
Reservations Recommended
A GP for Me Location
Beach Medical, 703 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach Beach Medical, 703 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach Beach Medical, 703 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach
Residents and visitors are invited to visit the after-hours access clinics for their non-urgent medical needs. For urgent medical needs, please visit Urgent Care at the Oceanside Health Centre. For emergency and life-threatening medical issues, call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, West Coast General Hospital (Port Alberni) or St. Joseph’s General Hospital (Comox). If individuals are unsure about what services they require, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (toll-free), which provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse. The clinics are being trialed as a pilot project of the Oceanside Division of Family Practice as part of its participation in the province-wide A GP for Me initiative. Funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC, A GP for Me aims to improve capacity in the primary care system and help British Columbians who want a family doctor to find one.Visit www.agpforme.ca for information.
www.pqbnews.com A36 www.pqbnews.com
2014 The Thursday, September 25, 2014, TheParksville ParksvilleQualicum QualicumBeach BeachNews News
Your community. Your classifieds.
TOLL FREE
Black Press C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
M E D I A
1-855-310.3535
fax 250.248.4655 email classified@pqbnews.com 0ARKSVILLE 1UALICUMĂ–.EWS $EADLINES 4UESDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET &RIDAYx xPM %JTQMBZ "ET 4HURSDAYx xPM 4HURSDAYĂĽ%DITIONĂĽ 8PSE "ET 7EDNESDAYx xAM %JTQMBZ "ET x4UESDAYx xAM -!*/2ĂĽ#!4%'/2)%3ĂĽ ).ĂĽ/2$%2ĂĽ/&ĂĽ !00%!2!.#% &!-),9x!../5.#%-%.43 #/--5.)49x !../5.#%-%.43 42!6%, #(),$2%. %-0,/9-%.4 0%23/.!,x3%26)#%3 "53).%33x3%26)#%3x 0%43x x,)6%34/#+ -%2#(!.$)3%x&/2x3!,% 2%!,x%34!4% 2%.4!,3 !54/-/4)6% -!2).%
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
INFORMATION
LEGALS
COMING EVENTS
INFORMATION
BRADLEY CENTRE Members and guests Luncheon Sept. 26, 2014 @ 12:00 Noon. Free ‘SHAW GO WIFI’
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
Robert James Wilde
April 18, 1931 - September 21, 2014 Our beloved Robert passed away peacefully at Nanaimo hospital surrounded by his family. He will be missed by his loving wife, Raija, sons Steven, Bob (Lisa) and grandsons Waylon & Chance, his brother Ed (Georgina) and all of his numerous relatives. Heartfelt thanks to the palliative care team at Nanaimo hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm Saturday October 11, 2014 at Nile Creek Beach on Crane Road, Qualicum Bay.
!'2%%-%.4
)Tx ISx AGREEDx BYx ANYx $ISPLAYx ORx #LASSIÙEDx !DVERTISERx REQUESTINGx SPACEx THATx THEx LIABILITYx OFx THEx PAPERx INx THEx EVENTx OFx FAILUREx TOx PUBLISHx ANx ADVERTISEMENTx SHALLx BExLIMITEDxTOxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxBYx THEx ADVERTISERx FORx THATx PORTIONx OFx THEx ADVERTISINGx OCCUPIEDx BYx THEx INCORRECTxITEMxONLYxANDxTHATxTHEREx SHALLx BEx NOx LIABILITYx INx ANYx EVENTx BEYONDxTHExAMOUNTxPAIDxFORxSUCHx ADVERTISEMENT x 4HEx PUBLISHERx SHALLx NOTx BEx LIABLEx FORx SLIGHTx CHANGESx ORx TYPOGRAPHICALx ERRORSx THATxDOxNOTxLESSENxTHExVALUExOFxANx ADVERTISEMENT BCCLASSIÙED COMx CANNOTx BEx RESPONSIBLEx FORx ERRORSx AFTERx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx OFx PUBLICATIONx OFx ANYx ADVERTISEMENT x.OTICExOFxERRORSxONx THEx ÙRSTx DAYx SHOULDx IMMEDIATELYx BEx CALLEDx TOx THEx ATTENTIONx OFx THEx #LASSIÙEDx $EPARTMENTx TOx BEx CORRECTEDx FORx THEx FOLLOWINGx EDITION BCCLASSIÙED COMxRESERVESx THExRIGHTxTOxREVISE xEDIT xCLASSIFYxORx REJECTx ANYx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx TOx RETAINx ANYx ANSWERSx DIRECTEDx TOx THEx BCCLASSIÙED COMx "OXx 2EPLYx 3ERVICEx ANDx TOx REPAYx THEx CUSTOMERxFORxTHExSUMxPAIDxFORxTHEx ADVERTISEMENTxANDxBOXxRENTAL
$)3#2)-).!4/29 ,%')3,!4)/.
!DVERTISERSx AREx REMINDEDx THATx 0ROVINCIALx LEGISLATIONx FORBIDSx THEx PUBLICATIONxOFxANYxADVERTISEMENTx WHICHx DISCRIMINATESx AGAINSTx ANYx PERSONxBECAUSExOFxRACE xRELIGION x SEX x COLOUR x NATIONALITY x ANCESTRYx ORxPLACExOFxORIGIN xORxAGE xUNLESSx THEx CONDITIONx ISx JUSTIÙEDx BYx Ax BONAx ÙDEx REQUIREMENTx FORx THEx WORKxINVOLVED
#/092)'(4
#OPYRIGHTx AND ORx PROPERTIESx SUBSISTx INx ALLx ADVERTISEMENTx ANDx INx ALLx OTHERx MATERIALx APPEARINGx INx THISx EDITIONx OFx BCCLASSIÙED COM x 0ERMISSIONx TOx REPRODUCEx WHOLLYxORxINxPARTxANDxINxANYxFORMx WHATSOEVER x PARTICULARLYx BYx Ax PHOTOGRAPHICx ORx OFFSETx PROCESSx INxAxPUBLICATIONxMUSTxBExOBTAINEDx INxWRITINGxFROMxTHExxPUBLISHER x!NYx UNAUTHORIZEDxREPRODUCTIONxWILLxBEx SUBJECTxTOxRECOURSExINxLAW !DVERTISEÖACROSSÖ6ANCOUVERÖ )SLANDÖANDÖ"RITISHÖ#OLUMBIAÖ INÖTHEÖBEST READ ÖMOSTÖTRUSTEDÖ COMMUNITYÖNEWSPAPERS
BRIAN GAW May 18, 1924 September 3, 2014 Brian Gaw, of 90 years, passed away peacefully at his home on a sunny morning in Qualicum Beach, September 3, 2014 after a long and fulfilling life. Dearest father of Judith (Judy), Christine, Irwin and Anthony (Tony), father in-law of Andre, Carmen and Lorena, proud grandfather of Sarah, Ethan, Emily, Camila and Georgia, and former spouse and friend of Patricia Lawson-Gaw. Brian is predeceased by father Harry, mother Mable and brothers Irwin and William. Born on May 18, 1924 in Bangor Co. Down, Northern Ireland, Brian attended the Bangor Grammar School where he captained the Rugby, Cricket and Track and Field teams. In 1942 Brian attended Queens University in Belfast with the Royal Air Force. In 1943 the RAF sent Brian for training to Canada. After the war and returning to Northern Ireland Brian soon returned to Canada and made home in Vancouver, British Columbia where he and his wife Patricia (Lawson) raised their family. Brian was a coach to his children’s youth sporting teams and as an avid golfer spent many days teaching and helping others with the game. Brian worked in the insurance industry as an adjuster, branch manager and company owner for over thirty five years. Upon retirement Brian moved to Qualicum Beach where he spent his years golfing and enjoying the ocean side. Brian touched us all throughout his life and will always be remembered for his integrity, his gentleman ways and his great sense of wit. Our family extends a heartfelt thank you to Holly and John for their compassion and loving care that they provided to our Dad over the last few years. At Brian’s wish memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics BC, 210-3701 East Hastings St. Burnaby, BC. V5C 2H6. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333
Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca DID YOU KNOW? BBB provides complaint resolution services for all businesses and their customers. Look for the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory E-edition on your Black Press Community Newspaper website at www.blackpress.ca. You can also go to http://vi.bbb.org/directory/ and click on the 2014 BBB Accredited Business Directory
NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE New Program: Plus 50 . You don’t have to be new to the Oceanside area to receive a visit from Welcome Wagon! You just have to be over the age of 50! Contact Pat.
The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca
LEGALS NOTICE IS hereby given to Troy Leduc, Geoffrey Malcolm, Ellen Chambers That household goods stored at Oceanside Storage Inc. located at 1270 Alberni Hwy. Parksville will be disposed on Oct. 13 2014 unless the outstanding account is settled prior to this date.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of HAROLD STEEN CHRISTENSEN, Deceased, who died on August 12, 2014, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, at P.O. Box 1600, #102 - 156 Morison Avenue, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5, before October 15th, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he then has notice. By: WILLIAM A. MacEWEN Barrister and Solicitor and Executor of the Estate DAVIS AVIS MacEWEN LLP
P.O. Box 1600, #102 - 156 Morison Avenue, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5 Tel: (250) 248-5731
LOST AND FOUND GOLD carved Haida wedding band lost Sep 16 between Arbutus St and Bennet Rd. Artist initials TA on inside. If found please call 250-752-8902. LOST CAMERA at farmers market on Sept 13 on Memorial Ave. QB. Call Doc if found at 250-752-5520. Reward. LOST- Ladies Gucci wristwatch. Lost in Parksville,Qualicum area. Sentimental value. Reward! 250-752-7111 LOST NECKLACE (gold with red stones) at Coombs grounds jamboree, Sept 20. (Husbands last gift). Call: 250951-0536
TRAVEL GETAWAYS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
INDIO, CA (Palm Springs) Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath vacation home in gated community. Some weeks still avail for Oct & Dec. 250-951-1827.
Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser (Vancouver Island)
AUTOMOTIVE AUTO TECHNICIAN required. Call Scotty @ Stanford Auto Centre 250-248-3720 or leave resume.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you. We offer exceptional beneďŹ ts, Group RSP and many other incentives. Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.
4HEĂ–KEYĂ– TOĂ–YOURĂ– NEWĂ– #!2%%2
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
DEATHS
Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills. We offer Excellent BeneďŹ t & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com
HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy. Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca MID-ISLAND DAIRY Farm requires F/T non-smoking person for spilt shift. The successful applicant must be punctual, a team player and have a habit of neatness, exp’d preferred but willing to train. $13-$16/hr depending on exp. Housing possible. Start date: Oct. 1st. (250)752-1213.
MARION GAY
Marion was born January 28, 1918 and passed away September 20, 2014. She was born in Trampling Lake, Saskatchewan, and several years later her and her family moved to Niagara Falls, Ontario. In Niagara Falls, Marion and her family worked and spent their time at Grace Gospel Church, and this is where she met her late husband, Robert “Arnold� Gay. Marion’s joy in life is her only son Robert George Gay, and her grandchildren Steven Robert Gay, and Brenda Marion Christianson, and her grandchildren, Hannah, Courtney, Devon, Kassidy, and Destiny. Marion worked as a missionary and distributed the Gideon’s bible in her early years, and took much pride in her years working her way up to the loan officer at the bank of Montreal. Marion lived in Alberta and took care of her mother (Lillian Smith, 1891-1988) for many years. At the age of 65, Marion retired and shortly after moved to Vancouver Island to live with her son. Marion Gay was a good Christian woman who will be missed by all those who knew her and treasured in the hearts of all those she left behind. God Bless Marion. Rest in Peace. It would be my wish that when you think of my Nana Marion, you remember the Good and Joy that she had brought to those who knew her. That she is in Heaven with her brothers, Lyle Smith and Gerald Smith, reunited in their love for one another. Catching up on their wonderful life’s pasage in their time. We can honour them in the same way. I loved her lots and will be missed and remembered by me and those that cared for those that knew her. Smile - you are thought of. STEVE GAY - GRANDSON OF MARION GAY
SUSHI COOKS (SUSHI DEPARTMENT) Full-time & part-time opportunities exist at the new WestShore Quality Foods for someone experienced in sushi preparation. You will be preparing a variety of fresh rolls for in store fresh and cold sales & entertaining platters. We offer Excellent BeneďŹ t & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: •
980 Dryland Sort Operators Heavy Duty Mechanics Grapple Yarder Operator Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers • Chasers • Hooktenders Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca • • •
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, Thursday, September 25, 25,2014 2014
www.pqbnews.com A37 www.pqbnews.com A37
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HELP WANTED
HOME CARE SUPPORT
CLEANING SERVICES
GARDENING
TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON
NEED ASSISTANCE at home. Retired military cook-steward, 20 yrs exp. in residential care seeks caregiver duties. Remuneration negotiable. Call Keith at 250-937-0215.
ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca
Must have valid Traffic Control Certification for long term project in Parksville. We have immediate positions to fill. Email resumes to: t7513316@telus.net
TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE Yarder Operator Full time 10 mths/yr. Competitive rates Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380
MEDICAL HEALTH
Mother/Daughter team . One -offs or regularly. $22/hr/person. 250-951-0344 or 250752-0299.
KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970
PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Simply Accounting/Sage Parksville/Qualicum Area 20 years experience (250) 951-2740
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Carpenter new to Parksville & Qualicum Beach area. 35 yrs exp. Reno’s , decks, flooring & more. Call Rick 778-269-3787
Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING
CARPENTRY
Bluestone Land & Aquascape - Garden Designs - Water features - Lawn & Garden Care Certified Landscaper Shayne (250)228-6696 bluestonelandscape@ hotmail.com
CARPET CLEANING CARPET CLEANING. Call Tim at 250-954-5585. Truck mounted 25 years experience.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR Competition No. 2014-55
AQUATIC TEAM LEADER Competition No. 2014-56
The Regional District of Nanaimo has two employment opportunities for a permanent part time Lifeguard Instructor and Aquatic Team Leader at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre located in Qualicum Beach.
DON the HANDYMAN
No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963
Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com
OCT 1st Newly Updated 1 bdrm suite in older building in DT Parksville. Heat & hot water incl. On-site laundry. Parking incl. Great location, walk to everything. N/S, adult building ref’s req’d. $750/mth. 604 8389274 or 604 987-0739 Lv. msg for Tony or Sandie
PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm cottage. Avail Oct 15, year round. Suit quiet, responsible people $850 pm. Electric, heat, cable & wireless internet incl. Ref’s required. Call 250-248-3171
Send your resume and references to hr@Ă„elds.ca or drop them off at the store (102 East Island Hwy)
The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835
COTTAGES
FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).
FRENCH CREEK area- furnished bachelor cottage, own entry, newly renovated w/full kitchen, 2 piece bath, queen bed, NS/NP. $700 inclds utils. Avail Sept 15. Ref’s req’d. Call to view 250-248-6699.
DEEP BAY Rancher. 2-bdrm + den. 2 baths, fireplace, garage. F/S, D/W. Close to Marina. N/S, pets neg. $1200.+ utils. Oct. 1st. (250)757-9248 or (250)757-9937.
FRIENDLY FRANK BLACK TABLE w/4 chairs. 5’ long. Asking $80. obo. Call 250-927-5666. CHEROKEE MUDSLIDE bike RS-280. Asking $25. obo. Call 250-927-5666 HAGENS FISH tank. 2 yrs old. w/all accessories. Asking $40. obo. Call 250-927-5666.
OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Hedge trimming & shaping, yard clean-up, mowing, sprinkler adjustments, gutter cleanouts. Call (250)240-1116.
PLUMBING RETIRED Plumber Repairs, fixture replace, H/W tanks. (250)586-9691.
Bluenose Motor Company is seeking an experienced Service Advisor and Journeyman Automotive Technician to join their team. Great work environment. Excellent compensation. Full benefit package. Candidates wishing to apply, please email or fax your resume, in confidence, to:
REPAIRS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRMarine, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, welding. Good rates. Can pick-up and deliver. (250)752-2938, cell 228-4396.
PETS
bluenosemotor@telus.ca fax: 250-951-9844
PETS Imported Quality. Local Integrity. Wes-Coast Yardbirds 250-752-9444 Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call
#,!33)&)%$Ă–!$3Ă–-%!.Ă–-/2%Ă–"53).%33Ă– $BMM
FOR ADOPTION: Male German short hair Pointer (1yr). Male German wire hair Pointer (1yr). German short hair Pointer female and English Pointer female would like to go together! Female Doberman. Call (250)752-1157 for info.
ONE Bedroom cottage for rent in Errington suitable for one person. References Required. $800 a month utilities included. w/d, no smoking, no pets. Available Oct. 1st. Call 250248-0845
#,!33)&)%$Ă–!$3Ă–7/2+ $BMM
ERRINGTON: 1-BDRM, 700 sq.ft., 4 appl’s, wood/tile floors, large workshop. Absolutely NO SMOKING & no pets. $750/mo +utils. (250)248-6554 HOUSE FOR rent on Station Rd in Coombs. No smoking, No Pets. Call (250)248-9548. QUALICUM BAY: Small 2 bdrm house, no partiers. Call (250)738-0074 no calls after 9:30 pm.
KENMORE LITE black dryer, w/new motor. $80. obo Call 250-927-5666
FUEL/FIREWOOD
Chris McLean 250-757-9232
OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Oct-Jan painting specials, 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. Call 250-228-5204.
HOMES FOR RENT
FREE ITEMS
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
HOME REPAIRS
A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.
1ST OCT: Downtown Parksville, 2 bdrm upper in 4-plex. Inclds Hydro, shared laundry. Ref’s req’d. NS/NP. $875. Call (250)752-3425.
COOMBS: 2 bdrm, sunroom, deck, pond, fenced yard, ss appl’s, N/S, pet friendly, no garage. $900+ utils. #7-1027 Virginia Rd. Call 250-247-8131 or 250-248-2285.
Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding
PAINTING
Are you passionate about customer service? Our Parksville store needs you! Competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, value oriented culture
PARKSVILLE- 55+ Independent Living in Emerald Estates. 1 bdrm spacious, bright condo. Patio, homemaker & laundry included. Meals optional. NS/NP. $1075./mo + utils. Call 250-248-9249.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt with ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds heat, lights, water. Available now. Call 250-752-3333.
HAUL AWAY JUNK; big or small loads, garden and construction waste, garage cleanout. Call 250-240-1116.
PA R K S V I L L E - Q U A L I C U M Home Watch, Home WalkThroughs while You are Away Licensed, Insured, References 250-248-1116,Cell:250-9273871 wilsongc@telus.net $15 per visit; add-on services available
Parksville
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS! A leak, broken window or frozen water pipe could cause all sorts of problems if left unattended, including affecting insurance coverage. Call me and let’s discuss your property monitoring needs. Reasonable rates, references available. VITO: 25O-24O-9613.
HOUSE CLEANING, garden clean up & weeding avail. @ reasonable rates. Parksville area only please. 250-2480449
Senior Sales Associate & Sales Associate
and
HANDYPERSONS
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SERVICE ADVISOR
HOMES WANTED for Feral cats with shelter food and water. Cats have been spayed, vaccinated and vet check. No cost to the new owners. For more info (250)752-8384.
FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
CARE HOME REPAIR Experienced carpentry & painting. No GST! Senior’s Discount Call George @ 250-594-4407
Visit ‘Employment Opportunities’ at www.rdn.bc.ca for the complete job posting and job description.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COTTAGES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
Notice of Employment Opportunities
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
APARTMENT/CONDO
Sales & Service.
INSTALLER for: Laminate & Hardwood Ceramic Floor Tile Carpet & Vinyl And Repairs too! No job too small. Reasonable Rates Call Tom for free estimate. 250-586-3173
#,!33)&)%$3Ă–7/2+Ă–(!2$ $BMM
PETS
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES
Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
DRYWALL
RENTALS
APPLIANCES
BUYDENS Computer Services
Call Kevin 250-240-7372
RENTALS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
COMPUTER SERVICES
SUE O’HARE Foot Care Nurse serving this community for 12 years at your Pharmsave’s is now taking new patients. Call 250-954-3416
PETS AND LIVESTOCK
or 1-877-581-3311
cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!! COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
FURNITURE Recliner (taupe fabric)$100. 100 sq.ft. used laminate flooring (red oak) $50. Shower door $30. 250-248-8457
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum
Recently re-decorated
1bdrm $450 NS/NP.
Available now
Call 1-250-594-3004
MOILLIET MANOR 2 bdrm, third floor. Clean, quiet, secure, on bus route. Heat/hot water included. $900./mo. NS/NP.
Call 250 248-9322 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662.
Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
BRADLEY CENTRE Sept. 28 10am-4pm Stroke Recovery Association of BC Oceanside Branch FUNDRAISER, 975 Shearme Rd. ERRINGTON 1088 Price Rd. Sep 27/28 (9-4). Multi family. Downsizing, kids stuff, toddler bed, & variety of items. ERRINGTON 1874 Errington Rd. Sept 27 (10-4). Moving Sale.. lots to go. Prices reduced. Don’t miss out!! EX AIRLINE Selling tons of different clothes & giant garage sale in the house - 337 Willow Street, PV. Friday & Sat. 9am-4pm. 89 Mint Honda CRX. (250)248-2029. FRENCH CREEK 1095 Pepper Pl. Morningstar (off Mulholland Dr.) Sep 26 (10-7), & Sep 27 (9-4). Furniture, home decor, clothes, art supplies, jewelry, CD’s, DVD’s, & TV’s. NANOOSE- 1520 Stone Lake Dr, Sat, Sept 27, 9-1pm. Quality stuff, new and used items. something for everyone! NANOOSE 1575 Haida Way Sept 26 & 27 (9-?). Tools, household items, furniture & much more. NANOOSE: 2424 Arlington Rd. (across the Hwy from Arlington Hotel, back lane), Sun., Sept. 28, 9am-4pm. Carpenter shop contents and more! Estate sale. Rain or shine! NANOOSE: 2549 Seablush Dr., Sat., Sept. 27, 8am-5pm and Sun., Sept. 28, 8am-3pm. Downsizing; household, etc... Parksville - 155 Weld St. Sat (9-2). Inside. Misc items, TV, desks, chairs, book cases. PARKSVILLE: 425 Stanford Rd., Sat., Sept. 27, 9-12pm. Westcoast Foam Warehouse sale; furniture, tools, electric lift chair, assorted plumbing... PARKSVILLE 535 Panorama Pl. Sept. 27 (8-4). Estate Sale. Household, some furn. & more QUALICUM BEACH734 Canyon Cres, Sat, Sept 27, 9-1pm. Assorted items, tools, household and more.
PARKSVILLE 579 Sandlewood Dr. Sept 27 (8-3). Newer buffet/hutch, sofa tables, coffee tables, DVD’s, books (gardening, art, cookbooks, fiction), CD’s (classic rock), watercolors & oil painting, decorating or collectible items, tools, kitchen items, Expresso Machine, freezer. No Earlybirds. PARKSVILLE 691 Foxtail Ave. Sept. 27 (8-12). 60� glass dining room table w/side table, elect fireplace w/mantle, tv stand, household items, ladders, & misc. PARKSVILLE 762 Nanoose Ave. Sept. 27 (8-?). Variety of treasures. PARKSVILLE MCVICKERS over Stanford Sept 27 (8-2). Neighbourhood yard sale. PARKSVILLE: MULTI family sale, on Sutherland Place, culde-sac, Sat Sept 27th, 9 am 2 pm, Futon, desk, chairs etc., jewelry, Chief smoker, antique collectables, children’s & household items, Lots of other Great Goodies! QUALICUM- 1120 Centre Rd, Sat, Sept 27, 8:30-2pm. Downsizing everything must go! Mixed furniture and household. Qualicum- 650 Redwood Dr. Sat (8-12) QUALICUM BEACH: 360 Palm Dr., Sat., Sept. 27, 8-1pm. Multi-family; furniture, bikes, 16’ swimming pool, hockey gear, misc household. QUALICUM BEACH: 520, 525 and 531 Chester Rd., Sun., Sept. 28th, 8am-1pm. Appliances, furniture and misc. household items. QUALICUM. FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 9am - 2pm. 656 Beach Terrace. QUALICUM. SAT. & SUN., Sept. 27 & 28, 9am-2pm. Antiques, tools, hardware, tons of misc. #3 - 3175 Brooklin Lane, turn at Antique shop off Hilliers Road.
A38 www.pqbnews.com www.pqbnews.com
2014 The Thursday, September 25, 2014, TheParksville ParksvilleQualicum QualicumBeach BeachNews News
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
HOMES FOR RENT
RV PADS
STORAGE
WANTED TO RENT
AUTO FINANCING
AUTO FINANCING
Parksville- 4bdrm, 2 storey, 2 bath family home includes inlaw suite. Close to all schools & Wembley Mall. Fenced back yard. Pets neg. w/pet deposit. $1550/mo. Avail. Sept 1 or 15. Call 250-954-7231.
RV SITE. $400./mo + hydro. Includes cable & storage unit. Quiet setting. 250-586-1372 or 250-954-8981.
OFFICE/RETAIL
Parksville-Suitable for student or work female.$450/mo. Incl: hydro,phone & wifi. Call 250951-0344
OFFICE SPACE, Downtown Qualicum. Bright, professional. Ground floor, includes shared reception. Busy location. $450. + gst. includes utils. Avail. now. Call (250)248-6440 for more info & to view.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
QUALICUM (Whiskey Creek)Big rm, priv entrance, includes utils, phone, wi-fi, W/D, need car. $450. Call (250)594-6611.
- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING www.bcclassified.com
MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
250-248-7100.
SUITES, UPPER QUALICUM: BACHELOR suite, with mountain view on private acreage, 3 appls + W/D, heat/hydro satellite incld’d, NS/NP, refs req’d. $650/mo. Call (250)752-3557.
SERVICE DIRECTORY Gardening
Lawn & Garden
1424 Hodges Road (Behind Wembley Mall)
Soil Blend Available
50
WE DELIVER! 954-0118
U Bag
COMPOST $60.00 / YD
$
per yard
Our Bags 7 per bag
$
Drive past Morningstar Golf Course entrance, turn right onto Hodges Road
Spring Hours
8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Mon. - Sat. Window Cleaning
Painting
Poirier Painting Dan Poirier ~ Owner
Residential & Commercial Fully Insured
ROLF’S
WINDOW CLEANING Fast, Friendly Service Commercial & Residential
GUTTERS, SIDING & ROOF DEMOSSING
250-248-0422
250.240.3528 Guaranteed Workmanship
Qualicum Beach, Parksville & surrounding areas.
JUST 4 U wilf01@shaw.ca
Carpet Cleaning
•Hedges •Trimming •Shrub Removal •Sea Soil/Mulch •Gutters Cleaned •Leaf Raking •Haul Away •Odd Jobs
Call Don at
250-752-2064 wolskidk2@gmail.com
MAINTENANCE
FISH COMPOST YARD www.fishcompost.com
WANTED HOUSE to rent. Contractor with 30+ yrs exp. in reno’s relocating. Will renovate your vacant home in exchange for tenancy. Call Julias 250-240-8755.
Your Community, Your Classifieds.
1-855-310-3535 www.bcclassified.com Call The News 250-905-0012 TODAY! Fencing
Excavating and Drainage
BLAIR’S FENCING
KERRY GRAY EXCAVATING & TRUCKING
14 yrs. expereience. Free estimates.
250-240-4615 FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE.
Fencing
Cam Coss CONTRACTING
T&R
FREE ESTIMATES Guaranteed Workmanship
Fence Installers 25 Yrs Exp
Quality Fences and Installation Services
Gates • Arbours Sheds • Repairs
All Products Build to Suit
Cell 250-951-1423
Tony Albanese 250.951.6289 t-albanese@hotmail.com
Landscaping
Landscaping
curb-it BOBCAT SERVICE
CARPET CLEANING SPECIALS 2 rooms & hallway – $79 4 rooms, hallway & stairs – $159
Edges Beds Driveways Sidewalks Stamped available
Painting
Gardening
Tree Services
BETTER LAWN Hi-Rigger P e a s i i n d t in ra & YARD CARE PaInterior & Exterior g Bark WE DELIVER! ISA Certified Arborists mulch, top soil, TREE SERVICE
JOHN R. CODY ZACHARY J. CLARKE Serving Parksville & Qualicum Beach for 30 years.
250-586-9877
Quality Workmanship • Free Estimates
Fertilization, lawn mowing, & weeding services.
Tree Trimming Tree Removal Clean-up Arborists Reports FREE ESTIMATES
On Vacation - Let us look after your property.
250-752-4655
Fully Licensed & Insured
www.hi-rigger.com hi-rigger@shaw.ca
Housesitting services offered.
(work) 250-240-3459 (home) 250-586-8588
Phone 250-752-2938
1-800-818-0840
Owner/Operator with 21 Years’ Experience
Cell 250-228-4396
Drywall
We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.
Gardening
IC RIM PACIYFW DR ALL
21 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Insulation & Vapor Barrier, Sound Proofing, Drywall & Finishing, Paint & Ceiling Texture, Skylite Repair. 50% Labour Holdback Until First Prime @ 100%WILF Finish Guaranteed
250-248-3337 250-228-3481
Rick Wilson
Lawn & Garden Maintenance Design/Installation EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED HORTICULTURIST
Lori Hague
250-905-0020
lhague@pqbnews.com
250927-1551 250738-0427
Building Services
Coastal BUILDING SERVICES
Rubber Tracked Bobcat
www.EXCLUSIVE landscapeONLINE.com
SUMMER LAWN CARE
No Job Too Small !!
HUGE END OF SEASON SAVINGS!
Rock raking Seeding Blue Chip Driveways Leveling, Light Clearing
250-951-1827
fish compost, etc.
“Don’t break your back. Let Kerry do the digging.”
250-951-1824
250-951-5554
SS
• CONCRETE/ROCK BREAKER • STUMP GRINDER • FENCE POST HOLE AUGER & PACKER
Painting & Drywall • Moss Kill & Removal Roof & Gutters • Fences & Decks Powerwashing • Janitorial Services
Custom Concrete Curbing
BACK FOR BUSINE
• Landscape preparation • Stump removal • Driveway preparation • Land & brush clearing • Lawn removal • Site prep • Drainage ditching • Delivery of gravel, mulch, etc • Removal of yard debris • Demolition work
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Specializing in Cedar Products
facebook. com/ PQBnews
Mini Excavator & Bobcat with Rubber Tracks & 6-8 Yard Capacity Dump Truck
Specializing in cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link.
Contractors
Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services, Landscaping, Carpentry, Decks, Fences, Shops, Handyman Services. Concrete, Driveways & Drainage. WCB INSURED
Hundreds of Community event photos online at:
Steve Weldon 250-905-0023
sweldon@pqbnews.com
250-951-7675 Home Repairs
Got a Screw Loose?
Call The Old Guy! Retired contractor fixes mistakes, saves marriages & can paint by numbers!
Tightens hinges, fixes squeeks, replaces light bulbs, does leaky sinks and toilets, lays floors, hangs doors, builds walls. Installs baseboards & crown mouldings, remodels bathrooms & kitchens.
250-927-2827
Many moons of experience!
Grant De Gagne 250-905-0015
gdegagne@pqbnews.com
TLANewspaperAd_NanaimoNetworkingEvent_ParksvilleQualicum_Greyscale.pdf 1 9/16/2014 10:42:47 AM
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A39
POTTERY SALE OCT. 11
A Tea for Two theme Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers will be providing refreshments
On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Mid Island Potters group is holding Art of the Fire 2, which will be this group’s 25th annual show and sale of locally made pottery from all over Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The sale will be held at the Parksville Community Centre from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with refreshments by the Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers. There will be a gallery area where each potter will display their work inspired by this years theme of Tea for Two. Admission is free. As well as the core members (Algis Bubnys, Gordon and Martha James, Jane Murray-Smith, Ruth Porter, Cori Sandler, Anne-Marie Veale), this year’s guests will be Vic and Jo Duffhues, Al Knutsen, Neil and Anita Lawrence, Hanna Lewandowski, Shirley Phillips, Ellen Statz, John Robertson and Harriet Hiemstra. — Submitted by Jane Murray-Smith
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
Get the inside scoop on forestry! Hear about the TLA lobby effort, how the industry is addressing overweight trucks and the new technology around steep slope logging. Where: When: Cost: Register:
Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo Friday, October 3, 2014 at 5:00 pm Free for TLA members; $20 for non-members. Please register by Sept. 29 at www.tla.ca/networking
Prices In Effect Sept. 26 - 30, 2014
CELEBRATE NATIONAL SEWING MONTH
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JANE MURRAY-SMITH
Jane Murray-Smith has a look at an unfired contribution to the Tea for Two gallery.
1380 Alberni Highway, Parksville • 250-248-6953 WED., OCT 1 PST (M) (FT) 05:00 1.4 4.6 12:35 4.2 13.8 18:07 3.2 10.5 22:41 3.8 12.5 THURS., OCT 2 PST (M) (FT) 06:04 1.4 4.6 13:42 4.2 13.8 19:32 3.1 10.2 This information is taken from Fisheries & Oceans Canada. Nautical charts protect lives, property and the marine environment.
All times are PACIFIC STANDARD TIME as per www.waterlevels.gc.ca
September Special ALL FROZEN BAIT $
Truck Loggers Association Hosts Fall Networking Event in Nanaimo
Question: How many TLA members are in your town? Answer: There are 17 TLA member companies in Parksville/ Qualicum and 118 from Duncan to Comox.
PACIFIC NET & TWINE LTD. SUN., SEPT 28 PST (M) (FT) 02:36 1.4 4.6 09:21 4.2 13.8 14:52 2.8 9.2 20:19 4.1 13.5 MON., SEPT 29 PST (M) (FT) 03:18 1.3 4.3 10:19 4.2 13.8 15:42 3 9.8 20:55 4 13.1 TUES., SEPT 30 PST (M) (FT) 04:05 1.3 4.3 11:25 4.2 13.8 16:46 3.2 10.5 21:40 3.9 12.8
www.tla.ca/networking
Play TLA Trivia
TIDE GUIDE
THURS., SEPT 25 PST (M) (FT) 00:52 1.9 6.2 07:03 4.1 13.5 12:58 2.2 7.2 18:53 4.2 13.8 FRI., SEPT 26 PST (M) (FT) 01:24 1.7 5.6 07:45 4.2 13.8 13:32 2.4 7.9 19:19 4.2 13.8 SAT., SEPT 27 PST (M) (FT) 01:58 1.5 4.9 08:30 4.2 13.8 14:09 2.6 8.5 19:47 4.2 13.8
Register today!
649
per tray
pacificnetandtwine.com
www.pqbnews.com
Health Matters
Asthma is a condition often thought to be a childhood illness, but the fact is, it usually persists into adulthood and can even start in adults. A recent study, published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, has pointed Lee to an association between depression and the Pharmacist development of asthma. Knowing that stress can /Manager worsen asthma, researchers looked deeper and found the link. More study is needed to confirm. One of the factors which can predispose a person asthma is what a fetus is exposed to in utero. Usually, this is considered to be foods or environmental pollutants, but now it appears that maternal stress, such as job loss, divorce or bereavement, can increase the likelihood of the infant developing atopy (a precursor to eczema & asthma) – even in absence of maternal history of asthma! One more thing to try to manage during pregnancy!? Early childhood exposure to allergens is often thought to contribute to asthma in predisposed individuals, however preliminary findings are suggesting that specific allergens (cockroach, mouse, cat), introduced during the first year of life, may reduce the appearance of asthma later on! These surprising findings counter current strategies aimed at minimizing or eliminating such contact and will be investigated further. Asthma is a condition that tends to wax and wane over time. Late September is usually associated with a spike in asthma symptoms. Talk to our pharmacists about how best to use your inhalers and better manage your asthma.
What is a VACCINATION?
A vaccination stimulates your immune system to make antibodies, T-cells and memory cells which your body uses to fight infections. When you are vaccinated, you actually build up your immune system, making you stronger and more resistant to disease. Vaccines are considered one of the best ways to protect you and your family against some very serious infections. Talk to us about how we can help you keep your vaccinations up-to- date… hepatitis, pneumococcus, shingles and more! We have pharmacists trained to supply & administer vaccinations.
50
ULTIMATE MEMBERS SALE ALL FABRICS, SEWING
NOTIONS, QUILT BATT , DRAPERY
PANELS, HARDWARE
TRIMMINGS , BARGAIN CENTER & MORE!
%OFF
REG.
PRICE
All Prices here Exclusive to Fabricland Sewing Club Members MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED FOR DISCOUNTS
(exclusions apply to Promotional, Clearance, “Special Purchase”, Signature Styles & Yarn products) Fabricland Sewing Club Members Customer Service 1-855-554-4840 www.fabriclandwest.com
NANAIMO
6535 Metral Drive, Nanaimo Phone 250-390-1172
®
s r
r
TM
Mon., Tues. & Sat. - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Wed. -Fri. - 9:30 am to 9:00 pm Sunday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
A40
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
River Cottage Healing Arts Spa, Beauty & Personal Care
Unique West Coast-style bodywork infused with hot stones, aromatherapy, foot scrub, body wash and infrared sauna.
https:www.facebook.com/calmwhiteroom By appointment: 1-587-888-2439 Central Parksville
CROSSWORD
PUZZLE #14A110
250-752-9111
QUALICUM BEACH
www.shadyrest.ca
Wednesday Date Night
Live Jazz Duo
Food & Drink Specials
~6-9pm - in the pub ~
Trendy Tweeds Petites 2-16
Classic Rock Power Trio
Baby boomers shop here
Sat., September 27th • 7-11pm in the pub
JUMP into
HOROSCOPES
www.michaelphillips.ca
For Sept. 25 -Spring Oct. 2,and 2014 ARIES
Find something constructive to do today, find ways to stay out of trouble!
UPPER LONGWOOD STATION 1-5771 Turner Rd, Nanaimo Mon to Sat 10am to 5:30 & Sun 11am to 4pm • 250-751-7799
MINDI’S FARM Locally grown fruits & vegetables NOW OPEN!
7 days a week 11am-6pm
Gala Apples, Spartan Apples, Bartlett Pears .99¢ / lb. Homegrown prune plumbs 1.49/ lb. 797 Qualicum Rd • 250-594-3700
TAURUS If a dispute seems to be dragging on, settle your differences.
ACROSS 1. Makes lacework 5. ___s - goods to the poor 8. Tea spoonful (abbr.) 11. Margarines 13. 5th zodiac sign 14. Filled fried tortilla 15. Afrikaans 16. Tablet 17. Israeli politician Abba 18. La m__ ___ Sargasses 20. Town in Nigeria 21. Vestments 22. Builds up 25. W. Estes Blue Bloods character 30. Loosen a bottle cap 31. Heat unit 32. Body atrophy 33. Caused cell destruction 38. Cash machine 41. British molasses 43. Margulies drama 45. Astonishment ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 14A110
’
48. N.M. art colony 49. Baseball stat 50. One-edged cavalry sword 55. Southern lash 56. Actress Ryan 57. European shad 59. Snakelike fishes 60. Metal-bearing rock 61. Nobel Prize winner Fritz 62. Doctor of Education 63. Soviet Socialist Republic (abbr.) 64. Helicopter DOWN 1. Tater ___ 2. Winglike structures 3. Rend 4. Disposed of to a purchaser 5. Llama pacos 6. Escaped fluid 7. Divided into sections 8. Delay until a later time 9. Strikebreakers 10. Opera soprano Lily 12. Point midway between S and SE 14. Udder protuberance 19. Dried up or withered 23. Stitch clothing 24. Tilted 25. Protrude 26. Nursing group
early WE ARE YEAR ROUND! QUALICUM BEACH @ RAILWAY CROSSING Saturdays 8:30-Noon www.qbfarmersmarket.com qbfmmanager@gmail.com
follow us on
27. Mutual savings bank 28. Frozen water 29. Inferior substitute 34. Swerve off course 35. __ fi (slang), like “Star Wars” 36. Ferrell Xmas movie 37. River in NE Scotland 39. Preserves temperature of drinks 40. Parts of a whole 41. 2000 lbs. 42. Decays 44. __ counter, measures radiation 45. Expressed pleasure 46. Form 47. Vipers 48. Overly precious (British) 51. Express pleasure 52. Nonsense (slang) 53. Czech River 54. Cambodian monetary unit 58. No seats available
arvest
Starter
Heirloom Tomato Tart • Roasted Artichoke Salad Venison Carpaccio • Crispy Pork Belly & Sea Scallops
Entrée
Prosciutto Wrapped Tuna Loin • Grilled Lamb Sirloin Cornish Game Hen • Seared Pacific Halibut
Call for info: 250-248-2333 1155 RESORT DRIVE, PARKSVILLE
tigh-na-mara.com
cedars restaurant & lounge
GEMINI If you have fallen out with a friend or colleague do whatever to get past the situation.
Summer LIBRA Anyone Progra foolish enough to take you on is likely to regret it. Try not to be brutal.
Spring S Active L
SCORPIO You are in a positive phase, if there are things in your life you want changed now is the time. SAGITTARIUS
Tread carefully when dealing with employers & other authority figures in the next 24 hours.
CANCER Just because you failed at something does not mean you are a failure. Next time you will succeed.
In Mail Boxes March 9 CAPRICORN How can you View Online improve your performance 1 and be aMarch better example?
LEO Some people delight
AQUARIUS
in getting ahead at other people’s expense. Do not be taken in.
Registration begins PISCES The reason March 1 your inner uneasiness
VIRGO You desperately want to be successful but your success must also benefit the greater good.
If you feel that you are being treated unfairly you must speak up about it – loudly.
for will become clear over the next few days.
Oc
25
R
25
Active Aging Week September 22 – 27 Check out the week’s events at: rdn.bc.ca/recreation or call
250-248-3252
love the latest looks? Then look to Mary Kay. You’ll find the latest on-trend colours coordinated for you with easyto-apply tips. Ask me how you can get the hottest looks of the season – and always be in style!
Mary Unger
Independent Beauty Consultant meu01@shaw.ca
250-951-0228
www.marykay.ca/munger
w
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
Sports &Rec
A41
DO YOU HAVE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS? Contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter Email: sports@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-951-3809
www.pqbnews.com
LOCAL TENNIS
Arrowsmith tennis season wraps
Local players win Arrowsmith titles and a silver at the B.C. Seniors Games in Langley T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The Arrowsmith Tennis Club championship tournaments wrapped up this past weekend, capping off the earlier tournament held by the club in August. The club, which had “another successful year” according to communications manager Kim Harris, saw its tournaments produce winners in the following categories: Men’s singles: Bill Majercsik Men’s doubles: Bill Majercsik and Colin Beardmore Women’s doubles: Kim Harris and Kathy Zahar Mixed doubles: Bill Majercsik and Petra Janusas Shirley Craddock and Isabelle Armstrong, two members of the ATC, also participated in the B.C. Seniors Games this year in Langley. They won a silver medal in the ladies doubles. Armstrong also won silver in the mixed doubles category. A reminder that the ATC will have drop in sessions that will continue year round, weather permitting, at Springwood Park in Parksville. You can visit their website at www.arrowsmithtennis.ca for more information.
TYSON TAYLOR PHOTOS
The Arrowsmith Tennis Club wrapped up their season with the mixed doubles finals on Sunday as Bill Majercsik (left) and his partner Petra Janusas walked away the winners in straight sets, 6-1 and 7-5 against Greg Bach (right) and Jill Trelawny.
VIJHL HOCKEY
Oceanside Generals playing with a lot of heart T YSON TAYLOR
sports@pqbnews.com
The Save–On–Foods Oceanside Generals will look to right the ship after three losses this past weekend. Wednesday night saw the Generals take on the Westshore Wolves (score not available at press time), who the Gens beat for their first win of the season a little over a week ago. With their next game coming
on Sunday, at home against the Peninsula Panthers, the Generals will get in some practice time to fine tune their game and prepare for what the team is hoping will be a “white out” on Sunday afternoon. “It should be a lot of fun, for sure,” head coach Jason Johns said. “The fans have been great for us so far this year and hopefully that will continue on through this weekend. It’s
a great opportunity to not only have some fun as a community but to support the local food bank as well, bringing in those non–perishable food items for donation. It’s a great cause and it should be a great afternoon on Sunday.” After a weekend in which the Generals lost three straight games, the team improved steadily with each passing game, ending with an excellent
effort against the Kerry Park Islanders on Sunday. “We’re not happy with the losses, of course, but were happy with the games we played on Saturday and Sunday,” Johns said. “We played with desire, heart, togetherness. We competed and battled and the guys showed a lot of respect for the sweater they had on out there. We played our best sixty–min-
Offering You Comprehensive Home Insurance at Competitive Rates Call NR Insurance for your quote! 250.752.3086 TEL
250.752.6715 FAX
102-670 Memorial Ave Qualicum Beach, BC
nrisl@shaw.ca www.nrisl.ca
ute effort on Sunday and if we can continue to put the pieces together, it’s going to turn around sooner than later.” Noticing a big difference between the way things were last season after some tough losses compared to early this season, defenseman Chandler Bruyckere has nothing but praise for his team at this point in the year. See PANTHERS, page A45
A42
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
LOCAL FIGHTER
Working on flexibility
Marco “Machete” Viedas is shifting his training approach T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
NEWS FILE PHOTO
Marco “Machete” Viedas gearing up for his next fight.
The results from his training have been great so far and Marco “Machete” Viedas is looking forward to his next fight, which will potentially come at the start of 2015. Viedas, who has started taking a different approach to his mixed martial arts (MMA) career, is enjoying the way that things have been going so far and will look to continue to prosper from his
training regiment as he moves forward. He recently took on trainer Mark Urqhart, who took a look at him from both a health and physical standpoint. Noticing that there was some room for improvement in his flexibility and overall diet, Urqhart created a routine for Viedas to follow. So far, the results have been favorable for Viedas. “Things have been going real good, I’m really happy about it,”
Viedas said. “We’ve been working hard, both on the diet side of things and improving my flexibility and my overall strength. It’s been going good so far and I’m really excited to see where it’s going to take me.” Machete recently completed his third-degree testing for his black belt at the Parksville Taekwondo School, where he also teaches, along with his training for his MMA career. See MACHETE, page A46
Storewide Savings Plus!
Pay No Tax!
*
FREE Workshops Parksville Conference Centre 132 E. Jensen Ave ǀ Oct. 1, 6 – 8 PM Nanoose Library Hall 2489 Nanoose Rd ǀ Oct. 7, 6 – 8 PM
Learn about the Septic Maintenance Rebate Program, get useful tips, and have your questions answered by industry experts. What you learn may save you money. To reserve your spot, call 250.248.3252
DOLCE stationary sofa Assorted Colours Available at the Sale Price As Shown $1199
now only
$
compare at $1569
1149
PLUS Pay No Interest for 6 Months!* Island Owned & Operated · Visit us online at: www.la-z-boyvi.com Courtenay Victoria Nanaimo
2937 Kilpatrick Ave 3501 Saanich Road (at Blanshard) 3200 North Island Hwy (Country Club Mall)
MON - THURS 10 - 5:30
FRI 10 - 7
SAT 10 - 5:30
(250) 871-6074 (250) 382-5269 (250) 756-4114
or Toll-Free 1-855-203-0857 or Toll-Free 1-877-452-5269 or Toll-Free 1-866-756-4114
SUN: 12 - 5
*See store for details. PST & GST will be included in the qualified purchase price. Applies to all La-Z-Boy upholstered furniture, even advertised specials and clearance items. Min purchase $499. Hot Buys and prior sales excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer Ends October 6th, 2014.
Would you like delivery of the PQB NEWS? Getting the PQB NEWS & want to hold your delivery?
Call today to start delivery of the PQB NEWS, or to schedule your hold and restart dates, before you travel.
LAURIE FAIRBANKS Circulation
250-905-0017 Email: circulation@pqbnews.com Phone:
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
OCTOBER 3,4,5 ALL NEW & USED INVENTORY ON
VANCOUVER ISLAND’S LARGEST SELECTION OF FIFTH WHEELS
SALE!
2015 Mountaineer 295RKS Fifth Wheel Price: $59,900.00
2014 Montana 3582RL Fifth Wheel Price: $79,900.00
$593.03 per month OAC*
# 3998
SALE
2015 Energy 300FBS Toy Hauler Price: $44,900.00
$320.43 per month OAC*
$
# 4077
SALE
39,900
2014 Cougar 29RBK Travel Trailer Price: $37,900.00
#3782
$448.72 per month OAC*
73,900
$
1 ONLY!
FACTORY REPS ON SITE
$256.29 per month OAC*
$
SALE
31,900
20% OFF ALL PARTS ACCESSORIES (EXCLUDING GENERATORS)
$ # 4051
SALE
55,900
2015 Cougar 337FLS Fifth Wheel Price: $59.900.00
$432.68 per month OAC*
$
SALE
53,900
#4035
$
SERVICE SPECIAL! • Bearing Repack/Brake Inspection • Sealant Inspection • Battery Test • LP Leak Test • Winterization
KEYSTONE REBATES THIS WEEKEND ON ALL NEW!!
250-748-6111
5267 Boal Road, Duncan BC
gregsrv.com
HOURS: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 9am–5pm Sun 10am–4pm
Toll Free: 866-333-6111
A43
499
95
+TAX
GregsRvservice@shaw.ca NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2015 VIEW ALL INVENTORY GREGSRV.COM
*Based on 60 month term, 240 month amortization
A44
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
MERIT HOME FURNITURE
Serving You
THE BIG EVENT! ALSO ON SALE
LIMITED STOCK. ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY Y AS SHOWN.
•FLOOR MODELS •DISCONTINUED MODELS •MISMATCHED MODELS
NANAIMO STORE ONLY! 3 PC. SECTIONAL with REVERSIBLE CHAISE
QUEEN SET
SPRING AIR
BIG EVENT PRICE
$
349
COMPARE AT $999
$
$
1999
1399 CONTEMPORARY SOFA
$
QUEEN SET
SPRING AIR
BIG EVENT PRICE
$
599 599
COMPARE AT $1599
QUEEN SOFA BED AVAILABLE IN 4 COLOURS $
899
LOVESEAT
$
799
BIG EVENT PRICE
6 PIECE STORAGE QUEEN BEDROOM SET
SPRING AIR $
BIG EVENT PRICE
COMPARE AT $1199
QUEEN SET
BIG EVENT PRICE
799
BIG EVENT
PRICE
FREE MATTRESS!
$
1299
TABLE & 2 CHAIRS
$
CONTEMPORARY
CHROME & GLASS 3 PIECE COFFEE TABLE SET
399
$
299
BIG EVENT PRICE
FUTONS
$
$
500
349
30S
YEAR
SAVE ON
•DISCONTINUED •FLOOR MODELS •SCRATCH/DENT •SPECIAL PURCHASES •LOANERS
HARVEST YOUR SALMON INTO ALL SIZES OF FREEZERS TODAY!
VERTICAL & CHEST FREEZERS
IN STOCK AND ON SALE!
CHEST FREEZERS: 5 CU. FT. 7 CU. FT.
9 CU. FT. 13 CU. FT. 15 CU. FT.
$
20 CU. FT. 25 CU. FT.
STARTING AT
239
BIG EVENT PRICE
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 18 CU. FT. FRIDGE
$
AMANA FRONT LOAD WASHER & DRYER
479
BIG EVENT PRICE
COMPARE AT $599
$
1299
BIG EVENT PRICE
COMPARE AT $1799
CHAIR & OTTOMAN $
FROM
599
ROCKER/RECLINERS & WALLHUGGERS
$
299 FROM
No Down Payment No Payments No Interest Until Sept./2015 o.a.c.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A45
We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.
Presents Arrowsmith Search & Rescue’s 1st Annual Golf & Dinner Fundraiser Sept. 28, 2014
Grant De Gagne 250-905-0015
gdegagne@pqbnews.com
call 954-0644 for details
359 Martindale Rd., Parksville www.brigadoongolfcourse.com
QUALICUM BEACH - VANCOUVER DIRECT
FULL SCHEDULE NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK GO TO KDAIR.COM FOR ALL DETAILS!!
SEAT SALE ON NOW!!!
TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO
Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals goaltender Austin Caktas getting some work at practice ahead of Wednesday’s game on the road against the Westshore Wolves. The Gens are back Oceanside Place on Sunday (2:30 p.m.) against the Peninsula Panthers.
VIJHL HOCKEY
Panthers won’t be easy Oceanside Generals trying to get past brutal 1-6 start CONTINUED FROM PAGE A41
“Big difference, for sure,” Bruyckere said. “Last year, when it came to games like we had against Campbell River, the morale wasn’t great heading in to the next game. These guys have a will to win, they want to win. It’s a lot different than it was last year and it showed after that blowout in Campbell River.” “We showed up to play the next day because everyone in the locker room wanted to work hard and win and you can’t ask for much more than that.”
Sunday’s game starts at 2:30 p.m. and will see the Generals take on the Peninsula Panthers, who have yet to win a game this season. Newly named alternate captain P.J. Heger knows it won’t be easy. “We can’t look at that game any different,” Heger said. “We need to just keep it simple, put the puck on net and try to stay out of the box. I think that five on five, we can play with anyone in the league. If we keep working hard like we have and stay disciplined, we should be able to come away with a win.”
CALL TODAY
250.752.5884
Qualicum Beach, BC 23 years of safe reliable service
Meiers named captain
Energy efficiency. Good for smaller footprints.
sports@pqbnews.com
Install a programmable or smart thermostat and
T YSON TAYLOR
thing that head coach Jason Johns knew when deciding who would wear the letters for his It’s an honour for anyone playing the game team this year. of hockey and for three mem“Those three guys are what bers of the Save–On–Foods It feels great to be a leader we were looking for to lead our Oceanside Generals, it’s no team,” Johns said. “All three on this team different as the team named of them lead by example and WYATT MEIERS its two alternate captains and we’re thrilled to have them captain for the 2014–15 season. represent us as captains.” Wyatt Meiers from Courtenay, Logan SaFor Meiers, one of four returning players vard from Port Alberni and P.J. Heger from from last season, having the ‘C’ on his sweater Traverse City, Michigan, were all named cap- reminds him of what he needs to bring to the tains heading in to action last week. ice and in the locker room. Both Savard and Heger will wear the ‘A’ on “It feels great to be a leader on this team,” their jersey, as alternate captains, while Mei- Meiers said. “Being able to lead the team in ers takes over as the new captain. anyway that I can feels real good and I’m exFor all three, it’s an honour and speaks vol- cited to be that guy for our team. There is a litumes about their games on the ice and their tle bit of extra pressure, from myself, but I’m leadership both on and off the ice. It’s some- ready for that challenge.”
WORSHIP WITH US
Sunday, September 28 - 10:00am
in e Jo
Us!
Bring
Com
the K
ids
Give energy waste the boot!
Knox “Perfect Gift” Craft Fair November 8, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm RAINBOWS -
“Because it doesn’t need to hurt forever” Thursdays, 6:45 pm, at Knox U.C. Call the church office for contact information.
Knox United Church
250-248-3927
Corner of Pym and Humphrey, Parksville
office@kucparksville.ca www.kucparksville.ca
save up to 15%* on your natural gas heating bill.
Enter our weekly draw to win a
Join Us in Song and Worship Everyone Welcome Sunday 10:00am Errington Hall 1390 Errington Rd. Info: 250-954-3941 www.livinghopecommunitychurch.ca
$250 RONA gift card to winterize your home. fortisbc.com/theboot
*When programmed/set to 20 °C when home and 17 °C for 14 hours per day when out and asleep. Maximum savings achieved on colder days. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-239.8.3 08/2014)
CONTINUED FROM PAGE A42
“I love being able to give back to the students there, it’s a lot of fun,” Viedas said. “It’s great for me because I get to have fun with them in their training and then I get to be with my coaches and train there too. I basically live there so it’s a great place to be for me and I really love it.” His new training schedule has seen Viedas putting on some muscle and having
www.pqbnews.com
him and his trainers thinking about the move from the bantamweight class (135 pounds) to the featherweight class (145 pounds). Machete, who usually walks around 167 pounds, is split between the idea of the switch in weight classes. “I’m getting bigger and I feel really good being at the higher weight class,” he said. “Going to featherweight
CT LE SE
0
• BEST-IN-CLASS SAFETY WITH 10 AIRBAGS> • AVAILABLE AIR CONDITIONING
FOR
SEPTEMBER BONUS
OR
MONTHS*
• BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING, UP TO 12,000 LBS¥¥ • BEST V8 FUEL EFFICIENCY, BETTER THAN F-150’S ECOBOOST V6‡
84
0% 84 0% 48 LEASE
OR
MONTHS*
ELIGIBLE OWNERS
RECEIVE UP T0
¥ ¥
On All Equinox With Optional Forward Collision Alert available on 2LT; standard on LTZ models
ELIGIBLE OWNERS
RECEIVE UP T0
CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:
ALL 2014s COME WITH
2
YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES^
ON VIRTUALLY ALL 2014s
2014 CRUZE
• POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS WITH REMOTE ENTRY • ONSTAR®~
46 MPG HIGHWAY
6.1 L/100 KM HWY | 9.2 L/100 KM CITYź
• BEST PICKUP WARRANTY COVERAGE IN CANADA - 160,000 KM. 60,000 KM MORE THAN F-150 AND RAM‡‡
5
YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^
5
OR
MONTHS*
LTZ MODEL SHOWN
2014 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB
YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^
$
IN CASH CREDITS ON OTHER MODELS INCLUDES $1000 SEPTEMBER BONUS††
8,000
UP TO
52 MPG HIGHWAY
5.4 L/100 KM HWY | 8.2 L/100 KM CITYź
FWD 1SA MODEL
$24,995
SEPTEMBER BONUS OR
CASH PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $3,000 CASH CREDIT<>, FREIGHT & PDI.
• 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • AIR CONDITIONING • BETTER HWY FUEL ECONOMY THAN ESCAPE, RAV4 & CRV++ FINANCING
ELIGIBLE OWNERS
RECEIVE UP T0
FULLY LOADED WITHOUT UNLOADING YOUR WALLET
• BEST-IN-CLASS REAR SEAT LEGROOM** • BLUETOOTH® WITH USB
2014 NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR
ALL OTHER MODELS
IN CREDITS ON CASH PURCHASES†¥ INCLUDES $1000 SEPTEMBER BONUS††
$8,000
$1,000†† +$500 BONUS≠
STRONGER, SMARTER, AND MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER.
9.0 L/100 KM HWY | 12.6 L/100 KM CITYź
31 MPG HIGHWAY
1500 4WD 1LT DOUBLE CAB SHOWN
CHEVROLET.CA
$500 BONUS ENDS SEPTEMBER 29TH
Call Harris Oceanside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at 250-248-8383, or visit us at 512 East Island Highway, Parksville. [License #7189] TH
2WD 1WT MODEL
0% 84 ≠
SEPTEMBER BONUS FOR
YS
FINANCING
CANADA WIDE CLEARANCE S . 29 DA LY NUSEPT 10 ON BOENDS
FOR
will let me be more clear in my mind, not having to stress myself as much as I would have to cutting weight to bantamweight. I have the skills to fight at either weight class so it’s just
S EL OD M
FINANCE
MARCO VIEDAS
a matter of what I feel comfortable with.” Viedas will be looking to get back in to some sparring and more training coming up with training partner Graham Spencer, who is coming off an injury and looking to have a fight around the same time heading into the new year. Having the chance to train and work with Spencer — who’s helped his MMA skill set dras-
0 50
PURCHASE FINANCING
%
Going to featherweight will let me be more clear in my mind, not having to stress myself as much
$
ON
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze (leasing excludes Diesel), Equinox and Silverado. Freight and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Dealer trade may be required. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between September 3 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox and Malibu. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ≠Offer available to retail customers in Canada only. $500 Customer bonus cash applies to new 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Equinox and Silverado 1500 Double Cab delivered between September 19 and September 29, 2014. The $500 customer bonus cash includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. Limited time offers, which may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. †0% for 48 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excluding Diesel) based on approved credit by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 3 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 3 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, September 3 and September 30, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 September bonus, and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2014 Equinox the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. **Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2014 Fuel Consumption Guide. ¥¥Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. ‡2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
A46 Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
LOCAL FIGHTER
Machete is considering move up in weight class
Marco Viedas is looking forward to getting back to sparring, heading toward next fight tically — is something that Viedas is excited about and is looking forward to. “It’s going to be good, getting back to the sparring side of things with Graham,” Viedas said. “I’ve been enjoying the training we’ve been doing so far and it’s been nice not having to worry about anything but training but I’m hoping to get training in with Graham before we both fight again.”
*^
5-Star Safety Ratings
More Stars. Safer Cars.
FOR
MONTHS†
$1,500†† +$500 BONUS≠
SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION ALL ROLLED INTO ONE:
LTZ MODEL WITH RS PACKAGE SHOWN
2014 EQUINOX
ALL OTHER MODELS
0% 84 FOR
MONTHS*
$1,500†† +$500 BONUS≠
ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada.*Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between September 3 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 GMC vehicles; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Sierra (1500 & HD) and Terrain. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ≠Offer available to retail customers in Canada only; $500 Customer bonus cash applies to new 2014 GMC Terrain and Sierra Double Cab 1500 delivered between September 19 and September 29, 2014. The $500 customer bonus cash includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. Limited time offers, which may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 3 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between September 3 and September 30, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, September 3 and September 30, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †*The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ¥Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Terrain models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Terrain models with Optional Forward Collision Alert was awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award. ^^The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ‡*The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who purchase, lease or finance a new eligible 2014 Model Year vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
sports@pqbnews.com
T YSON TAYLOR
The Ravensong Breakers season has started and will run until June. The swim team, usually one of the smallest at meets, had great success last season, consistently placing in the top two teams north of Victoria. Out of 150 provincial teams they generally place in the top 15, as high as 10th. Former Breakers include Kelly Aspinall, current Canadian record holder for the 50M butterfly, Maran Kokoszka, who
0% 84 FINANCING
2
PLUS 2014 MODELS GET
YEARS/40,000 KM
COMPLIMENTARY
OIL CHANGES **
www.pqbnews.com
now swims at SFU and was a senior national qualifier and provincial champion in the 100 and 200M backstroke, Megan Romkes, provincial champion in the 200M butterfly and Jack Confortin and Camry Stannard, both AA provincial champions. To join the team drop by Ravensong Pool Monday to Friday, 4:30-6:30, where head coach John Campbell will be on the deck, or contact board president Colleen Canning at 250–951–5743 or ravensongbreakers@hotmail.com.
FINANCING
0% 84
MONTHS* MONTHS
The Sandy Shores Skating Club hosted the Vancouver Island Regional Skater Seminar this past weekend, with coaches and skaters from across B.C., including Olympic coach Ravie Walla.
CANADA WIDE
CLEARANCE DAYS ONLY
10 $500 BONUS ‡
ALL REMAINING 2014’s PRICED TO MOVE ENDS SEPT. 29TH
ON SELECT MODELS
FOR
*
SEPTEMBER
2014 TERRAIN
ELIGIBLE OWNERS
BONUS RECEIVE UP TO
0% 84 FOR
FINANCING
ALL 2014 GMC MODELS
for
FINANCING
$
MONTHS*
0% 84 FINANCING
MONTHS*
2014 YUKON
0% 84 FINANCING
FINANCING MONTHS*
2014 SIERRA 1500
0% 84
2014 SIERRA HD
0% 84
FOR
10 DAY BONUS ENDS SEPTEMBER 29TH
1,500 †
2014 ACADIA
FOR
AWARDED LINEUP
GMC’s
FOR
2014 SIERRA 1500†*
BEST NEW PICKUP
2014 TERRAIN ¥
FOR
MONTHS*
2014 TERRAIN ^^
“HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”
MONTHS*
2014 TERRAIN‡ *
2014 SAVANA
BCGMCDEALERS.CA
Call Harris Oceanside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at 250-248-8383, or visit us at 512 East Island Highway, Parksville. [License #7189]
A47
SWIM CLUB
Breakers back in pool
TYSON TAYLOR PHOTO
A48
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
0 84 % UP TO
CANADA WIDE
CLEARANCE
2014 CHEVY SONIC Starting at
89.00
$
MONTHS
ON ALL 2014’s 2014 GMC SIERRA
Starting at
159.00
$
Bi-Weekly Tax Included
Bi-Weekly Tax Included
0% ends September 30 ! th
HURRY! ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT! PURCHASE BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA $500* ON SELECT VEHICLES.
NEED TO GO!!
CHECK OUT THE GREAT USED VEHICLE SELECTION 2010 GMC TERRAIN
2013 CHEVY AVALANCHE
2011 CADILLAC STS
✓ Cruise Control ✓ Navigation ✓ MP3 Player ✓ Alloy Wheels
✓ Black Diamond Edition ✓ A/C ✓ Tinted Windows ✓ Running Boards
✓ Navigation ✓ MP3 Player ✓ Memory Seats ✓ Fog Lights
Stk# 14146B
Stk# 1523
Stk# 1493C
16,995
$
141 $40,888
$
Bi-Weekly
299 $32,995
$
Bi-Weekly
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4 LTZ
2011 HONDA CRV
✓ Fully Equipped ✓ Tinted Windows ✓ MP3 Player ✓ Alloy Wheels
✓ A/C ✓ Traction Control ✓ MP3 Player ✓ Split Rear Seats
Stk# 15001A
Stk# 1585
Bi-Weekly
241
$
2011 LINCOLN MKX AWD ✓ Heated Seats ✓ Leather ✓ Power Group ✓ Climate Control ✓ MP3 Player Stk# 1592
29,995
$
Bi-Weekly
249
$
24,995
$
Bi-Weekly
182
$
34,995
$
Bi-Weekly
255
$
The $89 bi-weekly payment is based on 2014 Chevy Sonic Sedan (stock #14272) with manual transmission and with loyalty of $750. Does not include dealer fee of $399 and wheel package of $299. The 2014 GMC Sierra (stock #14053) $159 bi-weekly payment is based on a regular cab auto short box and does not include dealer admin fee or tire and wheel & tire package and has customer must have truck 1999 or newer for Loyalty Bonus. 2011 Lincoln MKX is over 84 months bi-weekly TIP= $7295 2010 Pontiac Vibe is over 72 months bi-weekly TIP= $2402 2011 Cadillac STS is over 84 months bi-weekly TIP= $6880 2012 Nissan Frontier is over 84 months bi-weekly TIP= $6464 2010 Chevy Silverado is over 72 months bi-weekly TIP= $5323 2010 GMC Terrain is over 72 months bi-weekly TIP $3021 2011 Honda CRV is over 84 months bi-weekly TIP=$5215 2013 Chevy Avalanche is over 84 months bi-weekly TIP=$8521.*$500 is only for Sonic, Cruise, Equinox, Verano,Terrain & Sierra & Silverado Double Cab.
1-800-723-5714
512 EAST ISLAND HWY, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2G7
HarrisOceansideGM.com
Making a great deal better... every day!
a colour in photo?
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
realestate WEEKLY UPDATE
www.pqbnews.com
B1
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Your FREE Source For Homes & Commercial Properties...compliments of your local Realtors
BCYCNA
Silver 2013 General Excellence
Over 1700 sq.ft., .59 acre only $229,900 B6
COMPARE US TO OTHER MOVERS MOVING CHECKLIST:
Free Boxes Employee Criminal Record Check Major Van Line Quality Assurance Guaranteed Quotes (within 10%) Single Tenant on Property Own Warehouse Government Approved Warehouse
US
THEM
Member- Better Business Bureau
AGENT FOR ATLAS VAN LINES
Call Toll Free 1.888.910.1122 • 250.248.5021 www.ArrowsmithMoving.com • arrowsmithmoving@shaw.ca
Your Value-Priced Mover ... Big Enough to Move You, Small Enough to Care!
B2
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
realestate real estate
OPEN HOUSE
Sat. Sept. 27 • 11am-12:30pm
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1-4pm
204-3295 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
#101-440 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach
find your next home here
e
$199,000
$230,000 • • • • •
e
Anchor Realty
Independently Owned and Operated
113 W. 2nd Ave
Address
Price
Date
Time
250-752-2466
Nancy Bolch
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca
OPEN HOUSE
Realtor/Office
Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1pm-2:30pm
d
#204-3295 Island Hwy
$230,000
Saturday
11am-12:30pm
#101-440 Schley Place
$199,000
Saturday
1-4 pm
Richard Goldney, Re/Max Anchor
790 Canyon Crescent
$790,900
Saturday
1-4 pm
Jamie Larson, DBM Realty
#13-3920 Island Hwy
$39,500
Sunday
1-4pm
Richard Goldney Re/Max Anchor
250-248-7777
OPEN HOUSE Sun., Sept. 28 ~ 1-4pm
PARKSVILLE
113 W. 2nd Ave
916 Mulholland Drive, French Creek $319,000
Saturday
1-2:30 pm
Nancy Bolch, Re/Max Anchoro
#5 - 161 Shelly Road, Parksville $364,900
Saturday
1-4:00 pm
Lorraine Petersen, Coast Realty
250-752-2466
d
Nancy Bolch
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca
from $364,900 Sat. Sun.
1-4 pm
John Cooper, Re/Max Nanaimo
783 Woodland Drive
$459,900
2-4 pm
Todd Starkey, Royal LePage
783 Woodland Drive, French Creek
1-3 pm
459,900
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
Looking for a knowledgeable, approachable, service oriented Real Estate Agent?
OPEN HOUSE
$579,000 Your Host Kevin Clayton
ph 250
248-8371
OPEN HOUSE
3029 Raymur Place, Qualicum Bay
70 Jamieson Road, Deep Bay
475,000
• Fantastic Ocean View plus suite 10 minutes to town • 3300 sf home on half acre lot in secure neighbourhood • Suite has separate ground level entry/3 bedrooms • Main level is contemporary, open plan with huge decks and 3 add’l bedrooms
Joanne Ferreiro
G
TIN
W
NE
LIS
429,000
$
Hosted by:
250-248-8371
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1-4pm
790 Canyon Crescent Rd, Qualicum Beach
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, SEPT. 27 • 1-4 PM #5 - 161 Shelly Road, Parksville
Cell 250-619-6254
ralph.kretzschmar@gmail.com theparksvillequalicumbeachrealestate.com
Office: 250.248.8371
250-248-8371 314 East Island Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 2H1
$769,900
$
184C West Second Avenue
314 Island Hwy E., Parksville
QUALICUM BEACH
dbm-realty.com
• Contemporary 2400 sf 2 bed/ 3 bath rancher • PLUS 900 sf 2 bedroom coach house • Ocean views, 2 mins. to beach • Half acre lot, RV parking, detached workshop
Joanne Ferreiro
250-248-8371
dale@dalerumming.ca www.dalerumming.ca
• sweeping views across Georgia Strait • 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, over 2400 sq. ft. • totally renovated, very upscale • surrounded by nature, must see
Sunday, September 27 from 2-4pm
$
Ralph Kretzschmar
2311 Mate Place, Nanoose Bay
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2pm-4pm
Hosted by:
Personal Real Estate Corp.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 • 1-3PM
(24 hr.) 250-248-4321 www.toddstarkey.com
Profit from my experience.
Dale Rumming
OPEN HOUSE
TODD STARKEY
127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville
Team
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
113 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach
Appreciate quality, craftsmanship, privacy, peace and quiet AND value for your money? Just over 2060 sq ft, custom built by Bayshore Construction, “this as” new home situated on a landscaped and easily maintained .38 acre lot in a quiet and convenient location. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, this home has all the quality materials, attention to detail and unexpected features that make viewing this home a pleasure ... a hint of how owning it will make you feel!
Kevin Clayton, Coast Realty $
Call for a professional evaluation. NO cost. NO obligation. NO pressure!
Qualicum Beach
250-248-7777
(off Roberton Blvd by Morningstar Golf Course)
NANOOSE BAY Saturday
Richar
Anchor Realty
500 Corfield St. “Creekside”
$579,000
$39,500
Hosted by: MARK ANDREASON
OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun. Sept. 27 & 28 from 2-4pm
Sat. -Sun.
#13-3920 Island Hwy W, Parksville • 900 sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 1 bath • In mobile park, 3 mins from QB • Pets allowed, $375p/mth pad rent • Immediate possession
$319,000
Anchor Realty
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
113 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach
Tastefully appointed 1692 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Bright white kitchen, eating area, living room w/woodstove Family rm w/gas fireplace & skylight, double garage w/storage Updates: kitchen & counter tops, pot lamps, vinyl windows Laminate flooring & tile in entry. Fenced & landscaped yard Independently Owned and Operated
Team
Qualicum Beach
Nancy Bolch, Re/Max Anchor
• • • • •
Richar
Anchor Realty
916 Mulholland Drive, French Creek
QUALICUM BEACH
2311 Mate Place
Hosted by: MARK ANDREASEN
Remarkable walk-on waterfront complex in Qualicum Beach Spectacular sunrises & sunsets. Completely renovated deluxe unit. Slate floors, SS appliances, marble counters in bath & more Vaulted ceilings, eating area, living rm, kitchen, private loft bedrm, Use as weekend getaway, holiday home w/option of a rental pool.
JAMIE LARSON
250-240-7584 jamie@dbm-realty.com
364,900
Hosted by
• Privately situated and a well presented townhome complex sitting at nature’s doorstep • 2 bed, 2 bath, 1479 square feet end unit townhome at sought after Estuary Place • Cutting edge Arxx construction enhancing indoor air quality and highly energy efficient • Easy access to walking trails, Englishman River Estuary and just a short stroll to shopping
Lorraine Petersen 1-888-954-4433
250-248-8371 1520 Juan de Fuca Blvd, French Creek
www.tomwhitfield.ca
View all of my listings online!
ST
ED
ST
LI
JU
cell .....................................250.951.4882 email ...........homes@tomwhitfield.ca Highly Recommended.
What is your property worth in today’s market? Contact Kari for an accurate, current evaluation.
113 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach
Call Tom.
You shouldn’t have to ask for great service... you should expect it! Anchor Realty
Independently Owned and Operated
kari@karisearle.com www.karisearle.com
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
250-954-8222
277,800
$
Great location, steps from the beach. Large .25 acre lot, lovingly cared for with many updates.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
ASHLEIGH MANOR PARKSVILLE
INCREDIBLE QUALICUM ACREAGE
NG
TI
W
NE
S LI
www.pqbnews.com
MADRONA HEIGHTS
NG
TI
W
NE
S LI
BEACHCOMBER WATERFRONT
NG
TI
W
NE
S LI
B3
NG
TI
W
NE
S LI
• Delightful 1194 sqft 1 bed open concept condo w/ southern exposure • Living Room w/large picture window & FP, Den/Office, Dining Room • Nook, sun-soaked balcony overlooking a quiet street & greenspace • Landscaped complex w/elevator, no age restrictions, secure parking
• 5706 sqft 5 bed w/oak floors, cathedral ceiling, floor-ceiling rock FP • Chefs Kitchen w/hi-end stainless appls, upper level w/suite potential • Attached 1100 sqft suite w/skylights, bamboo floors, Den, 4 decks • Detached garage, huge detached shop w/bachelor suite, 5.09 acres
• 2674 sqft 3 bedrm/3 bath executive rancher fully loaded with extras • Bright Living Room w/ 9 ft vaulted ceiling, gas FP, wall of windows • Kitchen w/stainless appls, gas stove, maple floors, large WI pantry • .50 acre, sunny back patio, hot tub, RV prkg, large detached shop
• Private charming 1820 sqft 3 bed WO waterfront home on .48 acre • 135 degree world-class views of Georgia Strait, islands, mountains • Classic architectural detailing and style w/many thoughtful updates • 2 decks, powered dbl Garage, RV prkg, 100’ of low bank oceanfront
GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION
MAGICAL PARK-LIKE GROUNDS!
MINUTES TO PARKSVILLE
THE SUN, THE SEA, THE SHORE!
$214,900
CORFIELD GLADES RANCHER
CHARMING PARKSVILLE RANCHER
G
IN
W
NE
ST LI
$774,800
DORCAS POINT ESTATES
E
IC
W
NE
PR
$669,000
$749,000
FRENCH CREEK RANCHER
E
IC
W
NE
PR
• 1288 sqft 3 bed/2 bath on .14 acre in one of our nicest subdivisions • Open plan, ceiling vault, FP, Den, Island Kitchen w/stainless appls • Large sun-soaked patio w/south exposure, fenced yard w/ garden • Family-friendly area near park, trails, shopping, amenities, & beach
• Warm and welcoming 1380 sqft 3 bed/2 bath home on .17 acre • Wide skylighted foyer, Living Room w/BI shelving & woodstove • Eat-in Kitchen, bright Dining Room w/door to large covered deck • South-facing fenced yard, wired shop, RV prkg, near beach/mall
• 2355 sqft 4 bedrm executive home w/fine design features/finishings • Great Room w/OH trayed ceiling, BI Fir entertainment center, gas FP • Island Kitchen w/quality stainless appls & hickory cabinets, patio/deck • Amazing .41 acre yard w/paths, sitting areas, plantings, large garage
• Lovely 1958 sqft 2 bed/2 bath on a spacious, landscaped .31 acre lot • Living Room w/traditional floor-ceiling brick FP, separate Dining Room • Kitchen w/skylight, large Guest Bed (great flex space), & Family Room • Private fenced yard, garden space, detached wired workshop, RV prkg
GREAT STARTER OR DOWNSIZER
SURE TO CAPTURE YOUR HEART!
ENJOY SUN ALL DAY LONG!
READY TO BEGIN ITS NEXT CHAPTER $269,000
$389,000
EAGLEWOOD BEAUTY $544,900
$325,000
NEW LISTING $289,900
$599,000
NEW LISTING $519,900
NEW LISTING $459,900
BUILDER OR INVESTOR $89,700 !
D
E UC
D
RE
Les Pockett
Personal Real Estate Corporation
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Cell:
• 1722 sq. ft 2 bed/ 2 bath • Great room design featuring over-height ceilings • Luxurious master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite • Crown mouldings, stone fireplace, maple cabinets MLS# 381185
• 3 bed/2 bath 1140 sq.ft • Newer windows and roof • Single detached garage and garden shed • RV hook-ups, fully fenced backyard
• 2 bed/ 3 bath 1970 sq.ft. • Walk-on waterfront, double garage • Excellent income potential w/ vacation rental or long term tenant
MLS# 381250
MLS# 381329
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED $293,900
AVORADO RESORT $42,900
(250) 927-7653 1-800-224-5906
E UC
BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED $329,900
!
• Extensively renovated rancher • 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1308 sq. ft. • Granite counter-tops, hardwood, carpets • New garage door
• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach
MLS# 379752
NEW LISTING $264,900
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900
MLS# 373360
INVESTMENT OR STARTER $211,900
!
D
E UC
D
D
RE
www.lespockett.com
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
CUTE AS A BUTTON $199,900
MLS# 376571
D
For more photos and info go to:
Independently Owned & Operated
• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village
MLS# 381198
55+ PARK $34,900
lespockett@telus.net
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty
• 4 bed/3 bath 3080 sq ft • Large family room off kitchen • Beautifully landscaped fenced backyard • Heat pump, RV hook-ups & excellent location
RE
• 2 bed, 1 bath, 864 sq. ft, • Open floor plan • Detached workshop, easy walk to ocean MLS# 347920
FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $149,900
• • • •
876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath Backs onto greenspace Single attached garage Light and bright rancher MLS# 373924
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $64,900
• 1887 sq.ft. 3 bed/3 bath • Stunning chef’s kitchen w/ Cherry cabinets • South facing deck w/ mountains views • Floor to ceiling 2 sided rock gas fireplace MLS# 375109
GREAT INVESTMENT $256,900 !
D
E UC
D
RE
• 2 bed/2 bath 1574 sq.ft. • 45ft cedar deck featuring mountain & forest views • RV parking, located on private lane • Light bright and airy MLS# 378512
• • • •
5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 379578
• • • •
984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath 7 year old, .21 acre mountain view Kitchen island w/ eating bar 12x12x24 storage unit is included MLS# 366035
• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park MLS# 377863
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl.
MLS# 372109
• 2x 2bed/1bath duplex on 1.23acre • Zoning allows 2 homes on property • Excellent revenue potential
MLS# 378728
B4
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Our Goal...Your Future... Glenn Karakochuk
Ian Whitelaw
info@karakochuk.com
C: 250.248.0854
ianwhitelaw@shaw.ca
C: 250.937.7275
SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEW LIVING
5363 Gainsberg Rd., Bowser GLORIOUS SOUTHERN EXPOSURE
964 Eaglecrest Dr., Qualicum AWESOME OCEAN VIEWS
PERFECT STARTER
• Panoramic view of Salish Sea and steps from Deep Bay Marina • 4 year old home packed with features: custom milled wood floors, stunning kitchen appliances, hickory cabinets, stand up crawlspace for easy storage, tilt and turn windows • Huge rooftop deck over garage and self-contained sleeping studio • Needs to be seen
$890,000 • 4 bdrm/3 bath home backing onto picturesque 1st hole of Eaglecrest Golf Course • Spacious rancher made for entertaining, larger family or home office • High quality fixtures and materials throughout • More than just a comfortable residence, but an absolute solid investment $690,000
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
STROLL TO THE VILLAGE
• Unique floor plan that has many options
$465,000
• High-end 36-ft Jayco RV sleeps 4 • Fenced 2,000 sqft lot with deck • Your own share in the resort • Swimming, fishing, sports facilities
Lot G12, Spider Lake Springs Resort
• 1/2 acre lot with very private back yard
3730 Mallard Place, Nanoose Bay
$195,000
2455 Armstrong Cres., Nanoose
• 3 bdrm/ 3 bath home on quiet street
• 3 minutes to Schooner Cove Marina and next to Fairwinds golf course
• Sited on a beautiful ¼ acre south facing lot with huge RV parking area • 2 bdrm + 2 bath home • Close to Schooner Cove Marina + Fairwinds Golf Course + Nanaimo • Freshly painted, carpets cleaned, new flooring in kitchen and bathrooms
$91,500 • FABULOUS LOCATION • 2 bed / 2 bath apartment / condo • Well managed 9 unit strata • Open kitchen and living area • Live in or rent out • Seller Wants it Sold
6-141 6th Ave. E., Qualicum Beach
$155,000
SPACIOUS AND CENTRAL
137 Moilliet St., Parksville PEACE AND TRANQUILITY
394 #L Craig St., Parksville UNSURPASSED OCEAN VIEWS
3168 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay
• 2,000 sq ft 3-bed home; suite potential • Open half-acre lot with a great view • Separate garage and insulated workshop $339,000 • Attractive 3 bedroom mobile home • Share in friendly cooperative park • $150 monthly fee inc. maintenance, water, sewer, land tax $149,000 • Upstairs 3 bdrm/2 bath home, plus 1 bdrm suite down • 5 min. drive to Fairwinds Golf, Schooner Cove Marina and Moorecroft Park • Exterior features include: patio, decks and greenhouse • Well maintained home with brand new, state of the art, septic system
$470,000
KNUTSON KNUTSON KNUTSON KNUTSON . . . . W NE
NG TI S LI
487 Pym Street
W NE
$239,900
Well maintained 2 bedroom home on the water side of the hwy with access off the quiet side street of Bradbury. Open floor plan, wood cabinets, new plumbing, and new hot water tank! Outside enjoy the large shed/workshop and fully fenced yard to keep fido in and the deer out! Public transit stop near by, as well as the new Save On Foods, arena, schools, golf and Harbour!
515 Kaplar Road • • • • •
$424,900
Immaculate 3 bed, 3 bath rancher on 1.94 acres Oak cabinets, pantry, spacious living room w/ wood stove, Large master bedroom w/ full ensuite. Newly added attached double car garage w/ bonus room above. Very short drive to all amenities of Qualicum Beach and grades K-7 school.
E IC PR
3526 Hebert Road • • • •
$539,900
3 year old quality built home on 6.04 acres. Custom kitchen cabinets, large island, professional series appliances, Hard wood floors, heated bathroom floors. Covered patio w/overhead heater, TV in cabinet, hot tub & fire pit.
6289 Island Hwy
$775,000
• Walk on water front with amazing views! • 3400+sqft, 4 bed, 3 bath, spacious & bright kitchen w/ new granite counters. • Wood floors, pellet stove, swim spa in large sunroom. • 3 car garage with attached 24X24 accessory building
Kari Knutson - Realtor®
564 Belyea Place
$538,900
• Spacious living room w/crown moulding, large windows, gas fireplace, formal dining room. • Large country kitchen w/ island, lots of cupboards, pantry, master bed on the main floor w/ 5 piece ensuite • 3 bedrooms upstairs, one being large enough for a great hobby or media room. • On quiet cul-de-sac only 2 blocks from the sandy beach of Qualicum and short walk to the K-gr.7 school.
#3-161 Horne Lake Road
$29,900
This home has just had an electrical upgrade, has a bright open floor plan, wood floors, and a pellet stove for those chilly winter days. Detached workshop and raised garden beds, quiet rural setting only 10 minutes from Qualicum Beach.
Steve Knutson - Unlicenced Assistant
CALL FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION MARKET EVALUATION!
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
SO
www.pqbnews.com
What does a realtor® do?
Grant Wildeman
When you and your REALTOR® agree to work together, your REALTOR® is making a legal and professional commitment to you. Remember, not every real estate agent can call themselves a REALTOR®. REALTOR® is a trademarked term belonging to the Canadian Real Estate Association. It represents a high standard of professionalism and commitment to value for clients. Legally, a REALTOR® is obligated to protect and promote the interest of their clients, as they would their own. REALTORS® have the following duties: • Provide undivided loyalty to their client. • Obey all lawful instructions of their client. • Keep the confidences of their client. • Exercise reasonable care and skill in performing all assigned duties. • Account for all money and property while acting for their client. Professionally, a REALTOR® adheres to a strict set of standards called the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Any violations to our Code, Standards, Rules, or legislation are brought forward for investigation and disciplinary action at both the Board level and at the provincial level, through the Real Estate Council of BC. You and your REALTOR® will work together to build a relationship. Your REALTOR® will listen to your needs and expectations, and clearly tell you what services they provide. This includes an explanation of agency, the most important aspect of the client-
Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357
REALTOR®
Nicky Westnedge
Unlicensed Assistant
www.grantwildeman.ca
grantwildeman@shaw.ca
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
E
RE
IC
W NE
PR
4.6
AC
PARKSVILLE CITY BOUNDARY
701 Camas Way, Parksville $343,900
SUBJECT PROPERTY
• 1900 sq ft 4 bedroom home • Completely upgraded including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and roof • Large landscaped yard with RV parking • Close to all school and amenities
Lot 6, Blower Road, Parksville $375,000
*5% Down = $838 MONTHLY PAYMENT
3-3199 Brooklin Lane, Hilliers $169,000
875 Fisherman’s Circle, French Creek $308,800
*Rates subject to change without notice. Certain conditions may apply based on OAC, E & OE*
• 1794 Sq. Ft, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with an open floor plan • Large back deck, generous covered porch, full RV hookups • Private yard backing onto Morningstar Creek • Detached 350 Sq. Ft studio ideal for artist or home business
• 2 bedrooms and 1100 sq. ft., super quiet setting • 5 minutes from Qualicum Beach • Immaculate and 5 appliances included
*5% Down = $644 MONTHLY PAYMENT
REALTOR® relationship. All of this will be put in writing. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
Costs of selling
Don’t forget to ask your REALTOR® about these and other costs when calculating the total cost of your selling home.
206-309 Morison Avenue, Parksville $139,000 • One bedroom oceanview condo • Centrally located to all amenities • 55+ complex, no rentals and one small pet allowed *Rates subject to change without notice. Certain conditions may apply based on OAC, E & OE*
830 Village Way, Qualicum Beach $769,000 • Custom built 4400 sqft 6 bedroom 4 bathroom home • High beamed ceilings, 5 fireplaces, grantite counters and heated floors • 1000+ sq ft 2 bedroom inlaw suite over the 3 bay garage • 2.5 acre property with a separate 1600 sq ft shop
Natalie Nobert
250-954-7088
MASTER SALES AWARD
SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
THE AWARD OF
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
127 Alberni Highway, Parksville,EXCELLENCE BC
LIFETIME MEMBER
“Focused on Exceeding Your Expectations” ers' Ch sum o on Award i
ce
C
TM
2002-2010
• Commission Fee (There is no set commission rate in the real estate profession. All real estate fees are negotiable.) • Adjustments, may include property tax adjustments • Final maintenance and utility costs • Lawyer or notary fees and expenses – attending to execution of documents • Costs of clearing the title, including: * Discharge fees charged by encumbrance holders
263 Hickey Avenue, Parksville • $425,000
862 Lakes Blvd., Parksville • $323,000 25 YEARS SERVICE
* Pre-payment penalties
• Insurance – should maintain until the latter of either the date when you receive the proceeds of sale or when you vacate the property • Real estate commission fee • Moving fees This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Sept. 27 • 1-3pm
JUST LISTED
Nice family home in Parksville offering 3 bedrooms + den, 2 full bathrooms and an open plan living area. The bonus here is a legal self-contained suite which is cleverly designed to provide privacy from the main home. The suite offers its own driveway, own private yard area with shed, and a beautiful 1 bedroom suite with own laundry and separate hydro meter.
Nicely situated on the 13th fairway of Morningstar Golf Course, this St Andrews patio home will certainly please the retiree or anyone looking for an easy care lifestyle. Both bathrooms in this home have been completely redone with tile flooring, matching tile surround and quality fixtures & Corian countertops. Vaulted ceilings, skylights & plenty of natural light in this lovely home.
109 - 309 Morison Ave., Parksville • $159,000
2416 Glenayr Dr., Nanaimo • $325,000
SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR?
D L O S
Call kevin clayton
314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371
B5
Lovely ground floor end unit in Azalea Terrace, which is a 55+ quiet adult building and allows a small pet. Private end unit has lots of windows and 2 patio areas. Enjoy a short stroll to the boardwalk along sandy Parksville Beach or enjoy walking to all the shops & restaurants in town. Nice updates done including newer appliances and flooring.
LYNBURN ESTATES 2 level home in a very well kept family neighbourhood. Lots of potential to put your decorating ideas to work for you in this solidly built home with original hardwood flooring underneath carpeting on the main floor and offering a super bright kitchen and large wrap around sundeck. There are 4 bedrooms & 2 baths with potential for an in-law suite.
B6
www.pqbnews.com
TIM
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Peligren
#1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
Direct: 250-228-5558
sales@timpeligren.com 1695 Nahmint Road $424,900
Personal Real Estate Corporation
1759 Martini $289,000
1731 Dar’s Place $314,400
E!
IC
EW
Independently Owned and Operated
PR
11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD
$68,999
897 SAVARY DRIVE
$239,000
N
• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property MLS # 374666
1670 Meadowood $648,000
• 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedroom suite below • 20 X 20 deck with ocean glimpse and southern exposure • 12’ X 24 ‘ storage unit • Underground sprinkler system MLS # 376228
• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure MLS # 368060
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
Recreational Riverfront Lot $45,000
• Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private
! CE
I
EW
PR
SELLER MOTIVATED • 4 months of free pad rental included • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets
N
• 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes • Located in a lovely park where you are allowed to have pets & children
• 360 degree ocean & mountains view • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 bathrooms plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244
1785 Warn Way $409,000
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
1058 CORCAN • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres
5 ACRES - Little Qualicum $174,900
E!
EW
River Front Acreage
N
LITTLE QUALICUM RIVER • 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean/mountain views • Private
• 2 homes allowed • End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Southern exposure
• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes
MLS # 376706
• Many trails in the area
MLS # 368087
Lovely 2 bedroom, one level, ½ duplex in Hermitage Park Open floor plan, spacious kitchen, 2 bathrooms Carport, lots of extra parking, private fenced backyard, Easy walking distance to pool, park, school & town Perfect for retirees or just starting out. Great Value!
4544 MAPLE GUARD DRIVE
$314,900
NG
W
NE
18 Acre River Front $238,900
IC
PR
$245,000
• • • • •
I ST LI
• Subdividable, 6.78 acres of treed land zoned for 2 homes. • Includes a small, well built “A” frame cabin under construction • There is a gravel road (about 400 meters long) on the property and a drilled well w/6GPM • Picturesque property, backing onto creek, lovely walking trails.
• • • • •
Completely renovated chalet style, 3 bedroom home on quiet, private, lot. 1241 sq. ft. home has been lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrooms. New hardwood flooring in the lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm. beautiful covered deck, 1/2 acre lot, garden has been done organically. RV & boat parking. Across from the ocean so only a short walk to the waterfront.
MLS # 373584
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
1580 MEADOWOOD WAY $389,900
108 DENMAN DRIVE
$447,900
1030 SPIDER LAKE ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH • $719,000 Beautiful rural retreat, designed with the equestrian or hobby farmer in mind. Private driveway winds past artist’s studio, double garage and RV storage area. The lovely residence overlooks landscaped grounds and offers 5 acres of privacy. Enjoy mornings and afternoons on the various decks that surround the home. The open, bright kitchen features granite counter tops, lots of cabinets, slate flooring, and a super walk-in pantry. Relax in the open living room with soaring ceilings, river rock feature wall, and hardwood flooring. The master suite must be seen, complete with claw foot tub in the ensuite. Tons of room to do what your heart desires with the 3 - 4 stall barn. Riding trails and beautiful lakes are all just minutes away.
DAWN & LAWRENCE SETTER Cell: 250.248.7775 / TF: 877.752.6089 Ph: 250.951.4078 / Fax: 1.877.757.8651 info@setterandassociates.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated RE/MAX FIRST REALTY - PARKSVILLE, BC
• “PEACE, QUIET, AND PRIVACY” - Great Value! • 3 bed 2 bath 1600 s ft Rancher (built 2004) on 2.6 acres • Lots of useable space and parking • Steps to spectacular Qualicum Falls Park 511 DOGLEG CLOSE
• • • • •
$499,900
Beautiful home,.22 acre lot, backing onto Eaglecrest Golf Course White kitchen , entry w/vaulted ceiling, formal dining room Hardwood floors, oversized windows, high end carpenting New roof, heat pump, paint in & out, blinds & drapes, Custom patio canopy & green house. back yard done in patio bricks
1424 STATION ROAD
$725,000
• • • • •
Renovated 2700sq. main level entry home w/2 bedrm suite. New maple kitchen w/5 burner gas stove, new roof, new floors, Built in vacuum, double garage & 200 amp service New garage door & awning on deck. Large deck w/ocean view Raised garden beds, fenced backyard & lots of RV/boat parking
1387 WARD ROAD
$545,500
• 5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area • 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home • Includes a 20’ x 22’ workshop/garage • There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage • Great investment property or for extended family 29 HENSON ROAD
www.setterandassociates.com
$849,700
E
IC
W
NE
NEW PRICE - GREAT VALUE
PR
1790 Dunwurkin Way Qualicum Beach
AFFORDABLE
229,900
$
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath 2 Level Home • Private Setting, Fully Fenced Yard • Very Quiet No Thru Road
Matt Breedlove Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
250.954.9033
www.mattbreedlove.com
• Private treed 5 acre lot w/custom built home • Updated kitchen w/granite counter tops • Hardwood flooring, newer SS appliances • Bonus is the 2 one bedroom detached suites • Extensive updating through home and suites
• • • •
WALK ON WATERFRONT! “like new”, 2652 sq. ft. home Open concept w/a white kitchen w/large island & breakfast bar, Formal dining area, eating nook, 3 large bdrms, luxurious ensuite Insulated double garage with 200 amp service, 27’x11’ workshop • 3 piece bathrm, storage area & a large, 32’x15’ RV/boat garage.
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
A NEW TOWN. A NEW WAY.
Act now and make summertime memories in 2015.
Select your new seaside cottage today and be home next summer. Now selling at pre-construction prices from $259,900. Act now! Oceanfront, ocean view, and woodland homes just 35 minutes from downtown Victoria.Custom waterfront properties from $425,900.
A NEW TOWN A NEW WAY
SPIRIT BAY
PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN
4901 East Sooke Rd, Metchosin BC V9C 4G9 1.855.744.6888
Hours: Noon to 5PM daily (closed Wednesdays) This is not an offering for sale. Please see your Spirit Bay representative for details. EO&E
visit spiritbay.ca
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm
Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC PHASE 98% SOLD OUT IV NOW SELLING PHASE I &NEW II SOLD OUT1 •- 5PHASE III & PHASE PHASES JUST RELEASED FOR SALE!
$335,000 Starting at $364,900
PLUS GST
• Beautifully finished single level patio homes.
• Oversized 2 car garage.
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den.
• 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.
Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.
CONTACT US 1.866.956.6228 www.creeksideatcorfield.com FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper *PREC john@coopermclintock.com Sean McLintock *PREC sean@coopermclintock.com
* Personal Real Estate Corporation
of Nanaimo 250.751.1223
B7
B8
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
www.coastrealty.com
2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433
525 CHESTER ROAD • • • •
Qualicum Woods Westcoast renovated beauty 2146 sq ft on 3 levels with 3 beds/3 baths Gorgeous outdoor garden & deck areas Detached studio/workshop
$437,900 John Barnum
Sue Tompkins
• • • •
753 MEMORIAL AVE, QUALICUM BEACH Open concept, 2700 sqft, 3 bed/2.5 baths Heritage style home, contemporary feel Elegant ensuite, walk-in closet in Master SW facing sundeck with mountain views
161 WEST FIFTH AVENUE
• • • •
3 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus den Set up for extended family or ? Almost new roof, laminate floors Walk to everything in Qualicum
Brenda Nicolls* $339,000
kevin clayton
40-493 PIONEER CRESCENT
• 2 bed, 1 bath, 1000 sq.ft. open concept home • Centrally located, easy maintenance yard • GREAT neighbourhood, GREAT location
$225,000
NE
• • • •
3180 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY
Character home at the beach Upgrades: floors, roof, windows & more Detached garage & studio in back 1,679 sqft., 4 beds, 2 baths
$448,000
Aaron Nicklen*
• • • •
1049 CARDINAL WAY
3,300 square feet New Roof Large Deck and Yard 3 + bedrooms
$379,900
NE
#5-220 MCVICKERS ST. AWESOME STONE’S THROW • Crisp, clean and Green Built quality-classy LOFT! • WALKABLE to all amenities! Starbies, Tims, food! • Still as new, this gem is worth viewing and making YOUR HOME!
$389,900 NO gst!
NE
• • • • •
W
PR
IC
Jill Tuggle
W
PR
IC
Ian Mackay
• • • •
170 CRESCENT W. ROAD
Exclusive rancher on 0.19 of an acre Elegant, extensive recent upgrades Across from Memorial Golf Course 2,108 sqft., 4 beds, 3 baths
$579,000
Aaron Nicklen*
W
PR
IC
Erica Kavanaugh
658 WEDGEWOOD CRESCENT
• 3 bd/1.5 ba/+fam rm/ocean side of IsHwy • Beside park/walkable to arena/schools • Spacious fenced yard, nice lot
$314,900
Jill Tuggle
E
241 - 330 DOGWOOD STREET • 2 bed, 2baths, at Shoreline • Total makeover, overlooks pond • End unit, steps to sandy beach • You will love the updates
$315,000
kevin clayton
509-1155 RESORT DRIVE
• • • •
Fabulous TIGH-NA-MARA Largest spa bungalow 835sf Dynamic amenities for 100% ownership Extremely well managed rental pool for peace of mind
$119,000
Jill Tuggle
E
#3 120 FINHOLM, PARKSVILLE
• The Meadows centrally located in Parksville • 2 bedroom condo Senior oriented • Recently painted, ready for you
$149,900
Jim/Margo Hoffman
• • • •
817 PRIMROSE AVE, QUALICUM BEACH Immaculate rancher, 2 bed, 2 full bath Steps to the Qualicum Beach town core Generous master, 3 pce ensuite, walk in closet Private SW facing lot with big deck
$340,800
Brenda Nicolls*
809 RIVER’S EDGE DRIVE
• • • •
Exquisite 5,855 sqft. rancher on 2.87 acres Quality finishing throughout, chef’s dream kitchen 2 bedroom in-law suite, mountain views Incredible landscaping, swimming pool
$1,388,000
Louise Roy*
1-3704 MELROSE, PARKSVILLE • Brand new 924 sq ft modular • New development, others to choose • Low pad fee 295.00 mo.
$99,900
Dale Rumming*
E
SOLD
4287 PARK AVENUE
318 PARKVIEW AVE, PARKSVILLE
Fantastic location! Close to shopping & beach 2 bdrms, 2 baths, well maintained rancher Newer roof & skylight, HRV system and central vac Peaceful mtn views from private south facing backyard Priced to sell - Book your showing today!
$295,000
• gorgeous walk on beach in Bowser • custom built 2700 sq.ft. home • wood floors, granite, high ceilings • separate shop, really quiet location
Erica Kavanaugh $925,000
kevin clayton
385 MOILLIET STREET
• one gorgeous acre in town • solid family home, 2 baths • greenhouse and separate shop • development/holding potential
$425,000
• • • •
1 - 1600 BRYNMARL ROAD
Gorgeous oceanfront deluxe condo Over 2000 sq.ft., totally renovated 2 bed, 2 bath, den, double garage South exposure views, at the marina
kevin clayton $579,000
kevin clayton
• • • •
936 POPLAR AVENUE
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Large detached shop and garage Newly renovated - a must see Large yard with gazebo and playhouse
$319,900
Ian Mackay
D CE DU E R ICE PR
657 TURNER ROAD
1988 SUN KING, PARKSVILLE
• 3 bed/2 bath 1077 sf rancher • .56 ac in PV, walkable to all amenities • Lovely treed parcel backs to estuary
• Custom home on 2 1/2 acres • South exposure, fenced for horses • 3 bed 3 bath, level building lot for shop
$249,900
$649,900
Jill Tuggle
N
• • • •
EW
LI
I ST
Dale Rumming*
$29,900
$798,000
Jill Tuggle
1.2 acre park like setting 1,000 sqft. shop, 400 sqft. loft apt. Perfect for B&B, steps to beach 4,200 sqft., 5 beds, 6 baths
Aaron Nicklen*
• • • •
2220 HONEY WULFF CLOSE 4,137 sqft. + 2,000 sqft. Basement River’s Edge Estate on 2.47 acres Stunning architectural custom home 3 beds, 3 baths, media room
$1,049,000 T LO T N
Look for our upcoming...
1190 COURTNEY
211 4TH W AVENUE • Rarely available premium QB building lot • Village neighbourhood, steps to town • OCP zoning permits detached secondary suite
Anne Sperling
2700 VAN ISLE ROAD
• • • •
NG
Immaculate home & 5.51 acres! 2788 sqft rancher (2008), 30x40 finished shop 3 bed 3 bath with bonus room 30x40 commercial greenhouse
$799,000
202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!
$229,900
John Milroy
OPEN HOUSES on CoastRealty.com and Realtor.ca
O FR
Aaron Nicklen* NE
W
ER
T WA
PR
IC
E
325 SUTHERLAND • .21 acre lot, excellent building site for your dream home • Tourist Commercial in the community plan • This unique property may never be available again
$495,500
Tom Dodds
*PERSONAL REAL ESTATE COPORATION
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
DrivewayCanada.ca |
B9
Welcome to the driver’s seat
Four lucky readers will put a Dodge Journey’s weekend-getaway abilities to the test around the Vernon area, during a stay at the luxurious Sparkling Hill Resort. Keith Morgan
It’s girlfriend time with a “Journey” to the largest spa in Canada, Sparkling Hill Resort’s KurSpa! You could win this remarkable getaway for you and three of your friends as guests at Canada’s largest spa and the Okanagan’s only AAA 4 Diamond resort. Plus your excursion will be complete with the use of a roomy Dodge Journey.
Visit the Journey gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca
WIN this
$4,000 Journey to a sparkling luxury Okanagan resort GETAWAY! The Dodge Journey is a versatile aromatherapy, steam and sauna rooms, hot pool, outdoor infinity crossover vehicle that easily transpool and an indoor salt-water forms from a weekday workhorse serenity pool with underwater to a luxury weekend-getaway music and Swarovski crystal vehicle. night sky! In recent years, yours truly has The adventurous among the had the opportunity to put sucfoursome should brave North ceeding models of the seven-seatAmerica’s first European Cyer through the daily paces around rotherapy Cold Sauna. There will Metro Vancouver, hauling human Downtown be a moment during the sub-zero cargo and on one occasion toting Vernon has temperature stage when one’s many boxes while helping one of sanity will be questioned but the transformed large my kids move home! afterglow will be worth it! I now see that four lucky readers 27 blank walls into Anyway, I’m the car guy not put a Dodge Journey’s weekcolourful artists’ health advisor so here are some end-getaway abilities to the test, canvases depicting tips on how and where to get the during a stay at the luxurious most out of the Journey for the Sparkling Hill Resort, which is nes- Vernon’s rich weekend. I’ve done quite a bit of tled in the mountains near Vernon heritage. wine research in the area so we’ll (see contest details on this page). Keith Morgan start there…a designated driver The accommodation, which will be required! is truly a health and wellness One of my nearby favourites is destination, will certainly not disappoint. I Arrowleaf Cellars, a family operated winery stayed there recently while attending a new car located nearby at 1574 Camp Road, in Lake launch. The facilities at Sparkling Hill’s KurSpa Country. It specializes in cool-climate wines and are incredible, offering more than 100 different I recommend the Bacchus (arrowleafcellars. spa treatments. com). Next door is the Ex Nihilo Winery, which The 40,000 square-foot European-inspired spa has an awesome building and a very crisp Riesis the largest spa in Canada, featuring seven
‘‘
’’
for you and three ling (exnihilovineyards.com). A of your friends! few minutes’ drive along Camp Road brings you to the Gray Monk Estate Winery and ideal lunch spot. Many photo opps along the way and still more from the vantage point of the deck, which overlooks lush vineyards stretching down to Okanagan Lake. Prize includes The Meadery at Planet Bee, 5011 Bella Vista • 2 nights accommodation in 2 Deluxe rooms Road, Vernon, is an intriguing spot. There they • Full hot buffet breakfast daily in PeakFine Restaurant make “Honeymoon Mead”, an ancient drink • One 2-course dinner per guest made from fermented honey and water and • Welcome cocktail per guest • One $100 KurSpa credit per guest dubbed the Beverage of Love” (planetbee.com). • Access to KurSpa (40,000 sq.ft.) and to the 7 uniquely themed Downtown Vernon has transformed large 27 steam and sauna rooms, indoor pool complete with underwater blank walls into colourful artists’ canvases music, starry Swarovski crystal sky, hot pool and outdoor infinity depicting Vernon’s rich heritage. They can be pool, Kneipp water therapy, Keiser – equipped fitness studio, Tea viewed either with a guide or you can pick up a and Serenity Relaxation Room self-guided tour booklet. • Tote Bag & Waterbottle for each guest Just a few man-made spots. The northern and • Resort and spa orientation tour central Okanagan’s natural beauty is evident • Use of a Dodge Journey and underground Valet Parking at every turn of the wheel but I would highly • Complimentary Wireless Internet recommend a stop above Kalamalka Lake to View the slideshow and enter look down the Coldstream valley. You know, on the DrivewayCanada.ca you don’t need to win this prize to enjoy this beautiful area. website… We’ll carry a review of the Sparkling Hills week$2000 for airfare end and drive aboard the Journey in a future compliments of edition of Driveway. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
CITY OF
The average financial advisor in Canada has OVER 300 clients. Tired of average service? Experience the difference at Knight Advisory Group. Be part of an exclusive number of families that have joined the Knight 100. Call us at 250-738-2022. TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice is a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. (Member CIPF), a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. TD Waterhouse is a trade-mark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, used under license. Trade name consists of Gregor Knight, Investment Advisor. Trade name is part of TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice.
tdwaterhouse.ca
Knight Advisory Group 222 2nd Avenue West, Suite 103 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 0A4 T: 250 738 2022
Gregor Knight
B10
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Emplo
Delive
TOTAL PRICE ADJUST
SHARE EMPLO PRICE
FEAT
• Ins
• Ins
• Ins
Filip’s Pick
DOCKET #
FPE RET A41928
R E GI ON
Templates
2011 NISSAN TITAN
L IVE:
Stock # 14196A
IN S ERT ION D ATE : June
REV ISI ON N UMBER:
SALE
DIS C DATE:
0
MM/DD/YY
M A IL D ROP D ATE : None
28,995
Extra clean, also 1991 Security Penthouse Camper. 10.5 north south bed, very clean.
Black, Local truck, LWB, 143,000 kms. Stock # 14199B
SALE
Magenta Yellow
BLEED :
None
FOLDED:
None
D IEL INE:
None
None
A CCO UNT EX EC : Daniel
PROJECT MANA SPORTS MODEL. None This vehicle is a gently S T UD IO : used extremelyGgood ordon, Ian . US ER : conditionPREV 4x4. Reid, Jennifer Perfect for the winter season ahead of us.
Black
Raff’s Pick 2011 FORD FIESTA SES Ford Warranty. Leather heated seats, A/C, automatic
Blue, 5 dr hatchbk, 36,000 kms. Stock # 14203X
$
13,995
Robb’s Pick
Eric’s Pick
2012 FORD FIESTA
2007 DODGE NITRO
This is a one owner “Sporty” car that gets 55 mpg and is a “gas” to drive!
Red, V6, 4WD 106,028 kms Stock # 14153A
Stock # 93514X
13,995
CREAT IVE : Allen/Alex
SALE
20,995 pkg
Silver, 5-door hatchback, auto, sporty! 44,888kms
$
Cyan
20,995
2006 FORD XLT FX4 S/CAB 4X4
SALE
7.3” x 3”
PROD UCT ION: Heidi
G ER
FONT D IS CLA IMER : The fonts and related font software included with the attached electronic mechanical are owned (“Y&R Proprietary Fonts”) and/or licensed (“Y&R Licensed Fonts”) by The Young & Rubicam They are provided to you as part of our job order for your services, and are to be used only for the execution and the completion of this job order. You are authorized to use the Y&R Proprietary Fonts in the of the job order provided that any and all copies of the Y&R Proprietary Fonts shall be deleted from your systems and destroyed upon completion of this job order. You warrant and represent that you h the necessary licenses for the use of Y&R Licensed Fonts in order to execute our job order and will abide by the terms thereof.
Dennis M’s Pick
$
COLO UR S: 4C
41928
SALE
$
None
2011 FORD ESCAPE TR IM:
A rare gem. Fully C L IENT : Ford DE this S C .: EP Templates - Offer Block F150 loaded. ComeJOB see F ILE NAME : 41928_R0_EPTemplate_OFFERBLOCK_ UR G ENCY_Edge_7.3x3. rugged yet luxurious truck indd and ride S TART out DATE the: 06/12/14Red, 2.5 Litre, 4x4. MOD . DATE : 8-13-2014 11:59 AM winter 34,000 kms. Min E D IA TYPE: Newspaper style. Stock # 93551
Blue, 5.6 L, loaded, 4x4.
$
Dennis P’s Pick
SALE
$
11,995
Prices are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00.
One owner - over maintained factory roof racks. Great to put your ski box on top and enjoy the mtn.
DL#6754
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
B11
driveway
Backwoods black bear encounter One nice hot sunny day in August found me in the Upper Squamish valley, four wheeling and fishing along the river. Nothing out of the ordinary happened until a fish and wildlife officer pulled up next to my truck, walked over to the river bank to ask me how the fishing was going. I showed him one Dolly Varden trout that was about 12 lbs and told him I hadn’t had a bite for the past hour. He smiled, wished me good luck and warned me to be careful, as there has been bears in the area including a grizzly. I smiled and said thanks. Two minutes after he left, I was looking over my shoulder every thirty seconds. I decided to pack
‘‘
The massive bear strained to see through the dust and make out where the noise came from, lifting his noise in an attempt to pick up my scent.
’’
Ian Harwood
THE
PARKSVILLE
up and try somewhere else. I climbed back into my truck and proceeded down the road. The conditions were very dusty and the narrow logging road was covered in a heavy coating of dust. A short way up the road I felt a sneeze coming on. I pulled over and proceeded to sneeze. The vehicle windows were down and it was loud enough to echo through the dust covered tall grass to the left of me. To my surprise, a black bear stood up in the tall grass. He must have been two metres tall judging from the height of my truck. The massive bear strained to see through the dust and make out where the noise came from,
lifting his noise in an attempt to pick up my scent. I watched him for about a minute although it seemed like an hour had past. As quickly as he popped up, he was down again and out of sight. I wanted to make sure he was gone before I moved on, so I gave a toot on my horn. Up goes the massive bear again looking around. He was a lot closer this time, so I laid into the horn and revved up my engine. At first he continued to stand tall but soon realized it wasn’t worth the effort to continue. He darted off and I watched him head back towards the river. I continued on the road for another 10 minutes and around a tight corner, still thinking about the bear when all of a sudden I see a big patch of black sprinting in front of my truck. I eased up on the throttle and watched another bear running down the road. He was quite scared so I gave him lots of room. He jumped off the road and down a steep hill taking out several small trees on the way down. I felt a little sorry for him having to do that. I couldn’t see him anymore but I was sure he was ok. The idea of fishing was suddenly less appealing. After all two bears in one day were enough. I usually do not see any. The two-
hour drive back produced another four bears in different positions along the road. The moral of this story four-wheeling is fun but be care-
ful out there, especially in bear country . . . which is virtually everywhere in BC. ian.harwood @drivewaybc.ca
PICK-of the-WEEK
The Vauxhall ADAM S looks to be devilishly delicious little car. The 1.4-litre Turbo ECOTEC unit in the ADAM S delivers 50 per cent more power and 70 per cent more torque than its naturally-aspirated 1.4-litre combines with a six-speed manual gearbox, to propel it to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and produces a top speed of 200 km/h. Too bad that we will never see the General Motors UK product on our roads.
keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
CLEARANCE CENTRE
SAFETY INSPECTED
WARRANTY INCLUDED
CARPROOF HISTORY, LIEN & ICBC REPORTS
ALL LOCAL TRADE-INS, SHAMPOOED, POLISHED & READY TO GO! 2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL
4x4 Loaded, 4 cyl., auto, SUV
Wow!
$
8,500
1998 DODGE CARAVAN
2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Wow!
$
8,500
$
3,800
2008 COBALT COUPE
4 cyl., auto, only 94k
4x4. Loaded Leather, V6, auto.
Wow!
2005 CAVALIER SDN.
Fully equipped, V6, auto
Wow!
2006 TRAILBLAZER
4x4. Loaded, V6, auto, SUV
$
2007 CHEVY AVEO
1-local owner, 4 cyl.
Wow!
$
2,800
7,500
2007 CHEVY CARGO
V6, auto, 108kms
Wow!
$
10,800
2007 CHEVY IMPALA
4 cyl., auto, cutie!
Wow!
2008 PONTIAC G5
4 cyl., auto, loaded.
$
5,500
2003 MONTE CARLO
“SS”, leather, loaded.
2003 GMC SONOMA EXT
V6, auto, clean truck.
Wow!
$
2007 CHEVY COBALT
Fully equipped, V6, auto.
Wow!
$
7,500
1999 MUSTANG “GT”
V8, stick, 35th anniversary
6,500 4cyl., auto, 4-dr sdn
Wow!
$
5,800
2001 VW JETTA
Loaded, leather, auto.
5,800 Wow! $5,800 Wow! $5,500 Wow! $6,500 Wow! $4,500 CREDIT CARD FINANCE AVAILABLE TRADE-INS AND SOME CHEAPIES Max. 3,000 On Select Vehicles At Dealer Value from $800
Wow!
$
$
+tax firm
250-927-1857 SEE ALL OF OUR INVENTORY ON-LINE 1-888-333-2438 • MAIN STORE 250-248-8363 www.harrisocensidegm.com DIRECT
512 EAST ISLAND HWY., PARKSVILLE
CLICK ON “CLEARANCE CENTRE”
DL7189
TOLL FREE
B12
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
WOW!
h s a C 0 0 0 8 on 2015 models UP $ TO 8000 Cash o n 2 0 14 m o d e l s UP $ TO
PLUS $
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE
Finance Pull Ahead
1001%0FiBnaoncne RautesReCduactsiohn
2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
& up to PLUS
No charge Eco Diesel
PLUS
Ram Brand Loyalty
on 2014 G ra n d C h erok ee
a d es co n q u es t/ sk il le d tr $ 15 0 0 B on u s C a sh of
No charge Cummins Diesel Engine on
PLUS
20 14 R am 2 50 0 /3 50 0
44 MPG
36 MPG
23,888
Now $ Only
25,490 Now $ WAS $
Only
HIGHWAY
29,785
WAS $
HIGHWAY
ONLY $163* BI-WEEKLY
19,998
ONLY $138* BI-WEEKLY
2014 DODGE JOURNEY 2014 DODGE RAM 1500
R e ta il l e a se
PLUS
With Best-In-Class 4x4 Fuel Economy, Jeep Cherokee is the Most Awarded SUV Ever.
ca sh deliver y credoditelss
up to $2,500 on 2014 & 2015 m PLUS
ancinungtry, 0% Fin rysler Town & Co
(36 months) on 2014 Ch Journey and Dodge Dart, Grand Caravan, de 2014/2015 Jeep Cherokee mo ls.
2nd Chance Credit % as low as 4.29 for 84 months.
PLUS
ee
2014 Journey & Grand Cherok
PLUS
22,790
WAS $
Now $ Only
37 MPG
28,790
WAS $
35 MPG
HIGHWAY
HIGHWAY
19,998
Now $ Only
19,888
ONLY $137* BI-WEEKLY
ONLY $138* BI-WEEKLY *4.99% - 96 Month Term OAC. $0 Down. Net of Factory Incentives.
Bruce Alexander
Dealer #6332
250-248-3281
Ken Dunsire
Bob Bourgeault Kevin Logeman Trevor Liddicoat
Bert Frost
Daniel Bortoley
Kirk Miller
Amber Macarthy
ISLAND HIGHWAY AT SHELLY ROAD
Visit us online @ www.parksvillechrysler.com Dealer may charge administrative or other fees depending on the services provided to the customers
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
B13
driveway
A German car with a price tag under $15,000 Volkswagen has had an impressive ride here during the past few years, gaining market share and selling record numbers of cars – its best-selling car being the Jetta. When the last VW Jetta was introduced in 2011, it represented a major shift in the company’s sales philosophy. The decision was to make a larger sedan, yet drop the price to compete right in the heart of Canada’s compact segment, our largest sales category. With a starting price under $15,000 the Jetta is the biggest car in the compact class, offering a gateway into owning a German car, yet having the space and comfort North Americans expect. For 2015 VW continues with the same philosophy but ups the ante to include new engines, styling and interior amenities.
Looks
It would be easy to overlook the substantial updates to this new Jetta because the exterior tweaks are so subtle they need pointing out. The front grille, bumper and headlamps have all been replaced to include a bigger air opening and LED marker lights, plus xenon headlights are available. The back also receives a minor update that includes a new bumper, trunk and tail lamps. With a starting price of $14,990, the Trendline comes with hubcaps on 15-inch wheels. The midlevel $20,090 Comfortline can be equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels and the $25,490 Highline is fitted with 17-inch alloys. Then there are the TDI diesel versions that range from $22,490 to $27,790. Volkswagen has a wide range of prices, equipment and engine choices to suit. The most popular is the Trendline Plus at $17,190 that includes the must have… heated front seats!
2015 VW Jetta
Inside
What isn’t obvious on first inspection is just how far the Jetta interior has come unless you know the previous model. It was a practical car but hardly luxurious or even sporty – spartan might be a good word. That has all changed with Zack Spencer the new 2015 model thanks to new zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca switches and dials that looks and feel first rate. The upper dash on all but the base Trendline is now fitted with soft-touch materials and the base model even comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen that also doubles as a backup camera. Bluetooth is optional on the Trendline plus but becomes standard on Comfortline and above. The top highline features leather, a bigger 8-inch screen and push button start. What all Jetta’s come standard with is a huge back seat, massive trunk and plenty of room side-to-side. This really is a mid-size car that starts at a compact car price.
equestrian themed luxury resort that would make any new car look good. Surrounding it are rolling hills and winding roads, a perfect place to exercise the new suspension and engines in the Jetta. The previous car was recently updated to a full independent suspension and that carries over, as do disc brakes on all four wheels. The big news is a new 1.8L direct injection, turbocharged 4-cylinder with 170hp but an impressive 185 lb.-ft of torque. Speaking of torque, the new TDI diesel engine pumps out a whopping 236 lb-ft of torque and now comes with “AdBlue” exhaust after treatment to improves tailpipe emissions by forty percent.
Verdict
The drive event for the all-new Jetta was held in Middleburg Virginia, which I later discovered is in the wealthiest county in the United States. Huge homes on rolling farms, with stone fences and colonial designs reminds visitors that this is historic country; Middleburg witnesses action during the Gettysburg campaign of the American Civil War. The Salamander Resort was the backdrop for the introduction, an
After driving both the new engines back to back I’d be hard pressed to choose. I love the torque of the diesel and the impressive efficiency. (It is rated at just 6.7L/100km in the city and 4.7L on the highway.) But the new turbo gasoline engine is a more spirited unit provides a more enthusiastic experience. This engine delivers 8.1L/100km in the city and 5.6L on the highway. If I drove a lot, the diesel would be the way to go, but for more, fun the new 1.8L is impressive. Still in the mix is the old 2.0L 4-cylinder with 115hp offered in all Trendline and Comfortline models. This engine has been around since Moses was a boy, but it is a proven engine and offers a great starting price. At first glance the 2015 Jetta looks like a warmed over update but belowunder the surface is substantial change. The highlights are the new interior and wonderful optional engines. Diesel or gas? – That’s a tough decision.
2015 VW Jetta- Front bucket seats
2015 VW Jetta- Dash
Drive
1 #
.COM
CONSIGNMENT SALES
BEST BACKED BEST PRICED USED RV’S, CARS, TRUCKS, & SUV’S ANYWHERE!!
FREE COMPREHENSIVE
2009 KIA RONDO
2006 MERCEDES BENZ B 200S 80,000 km’s
2004 DODGE NEON SX
Sweet SUV Great Condition
Community Event Photos On-line The NEWS has hundreds of community photos on Facebook. Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition Parksville Idol • Kids Fest • Milners Art in the Garden Coombs Fair • Van Isle Shriners Show & Shine www.facebook.com/pqbnews
• ENGINE • TOWING • TRANSMISSION • TRANSFERCASE • DIFFERENTIAL • TURBO CHARGER • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • BREAK DOWN AWAY FROM HOME • SEALS & GASKETS • ELECTRICAL • FUEL INJECTION • STEERING • BRAKES • AIR CONDITIONING • FRONT SUSPENSION
All Vehicles are
Heated Seats • Sunroof CD/Stereo • Power Seats Stk# 0982
10,999
$
2005 MAZDA 3 S Amazing Price
9,999
$
HONDA CRVs
4 to Choose From
Keyless Entry• Air Conditioning 1686,508 km’s • CD Player
3,999
$
Stk# 0961A
2004 STARCRAFT TRAVELSTAR NXT 18BH
WOW!
4,900 to $ 13,900
Bunk Model • Loaded • LIKE NEW!
2008 CHEVY AVEO
2000 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
$
6,999
$
Stk# 0979
2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
106,729 kms • Sunroof Leather upholstery • CD Player Stk# CONS
10,900
$
was $
11,999
12,999 $
Stk# 0947
Great on Gas
Low Kms
with
✓ All of the Above ✓ Gas Certified
Stk# 0981
215,315 km’s • Power locks Sunroof • Cruise Control
✓ Serviced ✓ Safety Inspected ✓ Pro. Detailed
All RV’s are
136,452 km’s • Keyless Entry Power Locks • Power Windows
90,438 kms • 5 speed Air Conditioning •5 door
was
$
5,495
Stk# 0953E
361 EAST ISLAND HWY, PARKSVILLE www.winchelseamotors.com DL# 30511
4,999
$
Great Price Tent Trailer • Awning Stove • DC Converter Stk# 0976
4,999
$
Trade-ins Welcome!
250-951-0079
Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Dodge Journey 2.4 L with 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). 2014 Dodge Dart 1.4 L I-4 16V Turbo – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 L VVT V6 6-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, ††, ◆, †, §, ≈ The All Out Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after September 3, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ††$1,000 Lease Cash is available on all new 2014 Dodge Dart SE models and is deducted from the negotiated purchase price after taxes. ◆4.99% lease financing of up to 60 months available on approved credit through WS Leasing Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westminster Savings Credit Union) to qualified customers on applicable new select models at participating dealers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2014 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2014 Dodge Dart/2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$16,888/$19,998 leased at 4.99% over 60 months with $0 down payment, equals 260 weekly payments of $51/$39/$47. Down payment of $0 and applicable taxes, $475 WS registration fee and first weekly payment are due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $13,827/$10,715/$12,818. Taxes, licence, registration, insurance, dealer charges and excess wear and tear not included. 18,000 kilometre allowance: charge of $.18 per excess kilometre. Some conditions apply. Security deposit may be required. See your dealer for complete details. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan/Dodge Dart/Dodge Journey CVP models. Examples: 2014 Dodge Dart SE (25A)/Dodge Journey CVP/Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a Purchase Price of $16,888/$19,998/$19,998, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly/bi-weekly/bi-weekly payments of $218/$256/$256; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,888/$19,998/$19,998. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime leasing available on approved credit. Leasing example: 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a purchase price of $19,998 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 260 weekly payments of $47 for a total lease obligation of $12,818. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. May 2008 to September 2013 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeepp is a registered g trademark of Chrysler y Groupp LLC.
B14 www.pqbnews.com Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
T:10.25”
$ 37 MPG
AS GOOD AS
HIGHWAY 7.7 L/100 KM HWY ¤
CANADA’S #1-SELLING CROSSOVER^
19,998
$
2014 CANADA VALUE PACKAGE
LEASE FOR
$
19,998 47 4.99 0
WEEKLY◆
@
%
FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
OR
PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.
CANADA’S BEST-SELLING MINIVAN FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS
driveway
ALL OUT CLEAROUT SALES EVENT
Starting from price for 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $30,290.§
LEASE FOR |
2014 CANADA VALUE PACKAGE
$
51
59 MPG
HIGHWAY 4.8 L/100 KM HWY ¤
@
WEEKLY◆ FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
LEASE FOR
$
♦
WEEKLY
BASED ON PURCHASE PRICE OF $16,888.
4.99 %
39 @
OR O
%†
0
THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS** 2014 DODGE DART SE
4.99 %
FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
INCLUDES $1,000 LEASE CASH †† AND FREIGHT. OR
FOR 36 MONTHS ALSO AVAILABLE
AS GOOD AS
%†
FOR 36 MONTHS ALSO AVAILABLE
0
Starting from price for 2014 Dodge Dart Limited shown: $26,385. §
AS GOOD AS
36 MPG
HIGHWAY 7.9 L/100 KM HWY
¤
PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.
%
†
FOR 36 MONTHS ALSO AVAILABLE
Starting from price for 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT shown: $32,555.§
SUB PRIME RATES FROM ONLY 4.99% OAC≈
REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT?
dodgeoffers.ca
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, September 25, 2014
www.pqbnews.com
B15
driveway
Getting Dirty in the Ganaraska Forest
Drives-U-Crazy
Self-cancelling turn signals. Perhaps if car manufacturers stopped installing self-cancelling turn signals, we would see less rage at the crossroads when a driver realizes it’s not flashing and flicks it on at the green. Am I being naïve in assuming it was mechanical rather than human error? What drives-u-crazy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
I didn’t relax, let the bike and myself breathe, and enjoy the best that machine and Mother Nature have to offer. Day 2 was a game changer. I was so happy that I did some basic skills the day before because I embraced the various tones and textures of the perpetually evolving geography around me. Rocks, gravel, soil, sand (oh, there was a lot of sand), steep inclines, tree stumps, sharp corners, you name it, the Ganaraska Forest has it. Though I didn’t go at it alone. Groups were organized by skill level and were lead by individuals who know that forest like the back of their hand. Heck, I would have been lost after the first two turns. If you found that throughout the day you wanted a more advanced riding, or wanted to take it easier, movement between groups was entirely possible. The name of the game there is safety, with fun at an extremely close second. Challenging yourself, your mind, your body and the bike is all part of the package. And what an incredible way to do it. Trail Tours is open from May until the end of October. Visit www.trailtour.com for more information.
PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until September 30, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-BM MSRP is $27,385 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning charge. *Lease example: 0.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $123 with $2,850 down payment (includes $1000 Toyota Canada Stackable cash and $1850 down). Total Lease obligation is $17,610. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. **Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-BM. Applicable taxes are extra. *** $1,000 Stackable cash back available on 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic. Up to $2000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 RAV4 models. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, and battery levy. †Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $16,540 (includes $1000 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,545 freight/PDI) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $84 with a total lease obligation of $10,080. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. ††Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C MSRP is $40,640 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning charge. ‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡Up to $7000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tundra models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C is $5000. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by September 30, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. †††Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
Ganaraska Forest, ON. – “Remember, the trees don’t move,” coaches Al Lakas, chief instructor at Trail Tours. These words offer some solace but little consolation to the confines of singe-track riding. Claustrophobia is not a regularly referenced noun in my vocabulary, but when Alexandra Straub the local fauna and flora of the Ganaraska alexandra.straub Forest are a hair’s length from your body, @drivewaybc.ca and the trail is inches wider than the handlebars of your bike, it’s hard to ignore. The Medusa-like temptation to fixate on upcoming vegetation must be overcome. If you do happen to focus on them, it could be game over. “Oh, shoot, there’s a stum…” Thud. There goes the front end of your bike and probably you. If you look down, your handlebars might do a jig-like dance, and chances are, that’s where you end up. Down. Breathing through the anxiety is one way of conquering the trails. Another is a strong foundation in riding. But the most important of them all: vision. Before heading out onto the over 300 kilometres of trails nestled within the 11,000 acres of Ganaraska Forest, Trail Tours instructor Al gives my riding partner and I a lesson in a much less confining location. Thank goodness. Nestled in the heart of the seemingly limitless dirt biking and motorized vehicle playground is Trail Tours (www.trailtour.com.) It’s just over an hour’s drive east from Toronto and well worth the short-haul journey. After parking the car and walking a few paces through a trail, the world gets a little brighter. Literally and metaphorically. The sinewy trees – well, in comparison to west coast wood – that lead us to home base doesn’t let in a ton of light, so at the end of the trail, where Trail Tour’s open field training facility stands before me, the sun overflows like a perfectly-iced cake (you can never have too much icing.) Also, I’m going dirt biking. How could that not brighten your day? Whether you’re a first timer or an experienced rider, they have a program for you. Though this wasn’t my first rodeo in terms of dirt riding, it was in regards to single-track. I could use all the tips and tricks I could get. Furthermore, I could always use a little more practice riding in the sand. Yikes. Day 1 of the two-day adventure consisted of making sure the techniques for single-track riding were fresh in our minds. It’s best just to ignore the trees or whatever hazards engulf you and the bike. Acknowledge them, but don’t stare. Otherwise, your fate will likely be sealed. After practicing in the various loops – there are different areas of their facility that cater to different techniques – it was off to the practice trail. Needless to say, I was not setting any speed records but it wasn’t about speed. That comes with time and experience. It was getting used to the fact that I didn’t have a lot of wiggle room and that my mind would want to play tricks on me if
D Cab SR5 MODEL SHOWN
TUNDRA FINANCE FROM
‡
0.9% per month/72 mos.
$
0 D OWN PAYMENT †
7,000
$
CASH BACK
SPORT MODEL SHOWN
COROLLA CE 6M $17,540 MSRP includes F+PDI
LEASE FROM †
84
$
semi-monthly / 60 mos.
OR FINANCE FROM ††
0.9% per month / 72 mos.
IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY, AND YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
LE MODEL SHOWN
RAV4
OR GET UP TO ‡‡
2014 FWD LE $26,385 MSRP includes F+PDI
LEASE FROM *
OR FINANCE FROM **
123 0.9%
$
semi-monthly / 60 mos.
per month / 72 mos.
OR GET UP TO ***
2,000
$
CASH BACK
†† †
FREE FIRST OR LAST PAYMENT
. Monthly or Semi-Monthly payment options . Standard or Low Kilometre Lease . No Security Deposit
SEMI-MONTHLY SAVES YOU UP TO 11 PAYMENTS! Learn why we're better than bi-weekly at: getyourtoyota.ca/bc
getyour toyota.ca/bc
B16
www.pqbnews.com
Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News
S R A E S
O T K BAC L O O SCATH R U O G N I UR FE
T S E W LO S E C I POFRTHE SEASON
Come on in for these tremendous savings on quality clothing you can count on. Thomas Gemma, Nanaimo Sears Manager
Fri., Sept. 26 - Sun., Oct. 5, 2014 (while quantities last)
LOWEST PRICES! BUY 1, GET 1
FREE
**
Kids’ Fashions* Sizes: infant - 18
LOWEST PRICE!
14
99
Levi’s ® kids’ denim jeans* Sizes: 2X-16. REG. 29.99 39.99.
LOWEST PRICE!
29
99
Puffer jacket
Sizes: 2-16. REG. 49.99 Also at great savings,
SAVE
25%
Kids’ outerwear & winter boots*
Sears Nanaimo North, 4650 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo Monday to Tuesday - 9:30am - 5:30pm; Wednesday to Friday - 9:30am - 9pm; Saturday - 9am - 6pm; Sunday - 11am - 5pm *These savings offers exclude items with prices ending in .97, currently advertised items, Columbia® outerwear, and Carter’s® & OshKosh® apparel. While Quantities Last. **Second item must be of equal or lesser value and must accompany any returns.
sears.ca