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Searching for options $37 M plan will likely have be done in phases; funding questions remain JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

With the hope of wished-for funding from senior governments fading, the proposed $37 million Englishman River Water Service project has to re-organize into phases, local politicians said this week. The provincial ministry of health has mandated that all surface water collected by municipal water systems destined for homes and businesses must be treated by 2016. That has forced communities like Nanoose Bay and Parksville to upgrade their systems. The Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) board, along with Regional District of Nanaimo staff, had developed a plan for a $37 million system, but was expecting what used to be a traditional funding split of one-third each between the municipalities, the province and the federal government. It became clear at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference two weeks ago that kind of funding formula wasn’t going to happen. See ISSUE FOR NEW COUNCILS, page A13

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Fairwinds is for sale. A notice on the Nanoose Bay development’s website Wednesday morning indicated the property — which has 700 homes, a championship golf course, private fitness centre, trails and a full-service marina — is for sale, about three months after receiving the zoning-bylaw go-ahead to build up to 2,000 more homes. According to a notice on Fairwinds.ca: “In July 2014, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) completed fourth reading and adoption of the zoning-stage bylaws for the Schooner Cove and Lakes District development. This milestone marked a natural time for Fairwinds’ ownership, bcIMC, to review the appropriate next course of action for Fairwinds. Having now completed that review, the decision has been made to put Fairwinds up for sale, and a sale process has commenced.” See OWNERS CONFIRM, page A13

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THANKSGIVING LUNCH: Micheline Messner enjoys lunch at the SOS’ Seniors are Talking Program Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. About 80 members of the group attended the event. Quality Foods donated much of the food, including thick-cut ham and pumpkin pie tarts made specially for the event. “They really went out of their way,” said Shelley St. Marie, the Seniors are Talking Program co-ordinator.

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Parskville Museum officials painted a positive picture of this summer’s Friday night farmers’ market to city council on Monday night. “We connected two unlikely entities,” Peter Kawerau, the president of the Parksville and District Historical Society, said of the market and the museum. “The outcome was greater than the individual components.” The main benefit brought by the Friday night Farmers’ Market was increased attendance to the site, said Kawerau. The museum averaged 2,252 visitors over the past three summers. This year, attendance increased 436 per cent to 9,829. “We were expecting 200-300 people (a night, for the market),” said society vice-president David Haynes. “There was an average of 680 people over four hours.” Another surprise was where market clients originated. While many people walked over from Craig Bay as expected, the society found that one-third more people came out from Parksville. They also found that 54 per cent of all market customers were not from the local area at all. Many of these visitors were tourists staying at Pacific Shores and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. In fact, there was some suggestion over the summer that transportation be run from Pacific Shores to the market in order to accommodate this tourist population. Aside from attendance, all these visitors also boosted revenue. This year, the museum doubled its income for the season, as well as receiving several valuable donations for their collection. For more news from city council’s meeting Monday night, please turn to page A7 and please visit our website: www.pqbnews.com

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Barbara Ebell, right, of Nanoose Edibles hosted a book signing Oct. 4 at the farm for Lisa Ahier, a popular Tofino chef who has a new cookbook based on the recipes from her restaurant, SoBo. The restaurateur’s local and seasonally-driven menu takes advantage of all the ingredients found on Vancouver Island, including the organic produce at Nanoose Edibles.

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Within the next few days many of us will gather with family and friends to enjoy a feast with all the trimmings and give thanks to Mother Nature and her cornucopia of bounty. We have so much to be thankful for. The family and friends who touch our hearts. The wonderful country we live in. The beautiful rain forest on Vancouver Island that we share. The comfort of a roof over our heads. Our Canadian lifestyle that provides schooling for our children, job opportunities, a universal medical system and so much more. I’m Sara Da Costa, the owner of Quest for Colour in Parksville. I opened my first store November 1999, across the street from my present location in the Pioneer Plaza. When our company grew we moved to a spacious new building at 330 East Island Highway on the corner of McVickers and East Island Highway. Five years later we are still growing strong thanks to the support of the community and the many people who have contributed the success of my business. Some recent health challenges have resulted in me staying off my feet and relying on others to step in. I can say I am now back in full recovery and want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has touched by heart. Many thanks to: My mother and father. I could not ask for better parents. They give me strength and have taught me kindness and respect which I practice every day. To my sisters, brother, nieces, nephews and friends … your support is endless. Alan and David who convinced me to open up Benjamin Moore Paint and Floor Covering rather than a little bistro in Tuscany. Rudy who I convinced to make my signage a little larger for visibility on the highway. Todd who looked after the arrangements for the lease for five years. My landlord Bob who continues to be a good customer. Phil who still found time to help me set up in between his 20K walk as the town greeter daily. Tevas who is always smiling and helping others choose the perfect colour. Maria and Sara, who both lost the love of their lives and were fortunate enough to find the wonderful Jamie and Larry to be

happy and in love again. who did her best in proMaria and her partner viding happiness. Jody, who have supportFrazer who opened my ed us for 13 years. sons eyes so wide when John who was my ache asked his granddad countant for the past how he knew so much 20 years and Stana and about history and the Randi who took over world. the position for the Alan who I truly loved and last three years and hoped to spend the rest introduced me to the of my life with but was best bookkeeper in the taken from the world. world; Susan. Rest in peace darling. Darcy who worked with Cliff who came in and me for 8 1/2 years and sang like blue eyes himwill always be a son. self while setting up all May your future be filled my sundry departments, Sara Da Costa with success and happipaint brushes, rollers, Owner/Quest for Colour tapes, etc in both locaness. I will always love and miss your presence in our store. tions at no gain to himself for he was not Katie for her kindness and positive out- our salesperson for this area at the time. look on life. Joyce who befriend me when I rented my Julie who always works hard and provides first suite at Cherry Lane apartments on great customer service. May you have a Hirst Ave. life filled with health, happiness and lots Sabine who I miss so much cutting my of love in your new home. hair. Thanks for your business and the Val who opened up her store in Port Al- many customers you send to me. berni. May you overcome all of your chal- Rita and Bob who have been loyal and lenges and succeed in your endeavours. have referred many customers. Georgine who I always hope to keep in Aslan, Bill and Dean who I find so easy to touch with. I hope you find a special person work with and give me full rein to create in your life and may you never fall into a a beautiful home filled with quality floors. BFI bin when throwing out the trash again. Bruce, Cindy, Marilyn, Al, Pauline and Danielle who goes out of her way to make Mark who have been great customers us all happy and has the best work ethics in throughout the years in business. the world. You are my right hand running The witty and wonderful John who was the store and I’ve decided to adopt you. born to build. Kathy and Guy who always bring a posi- John (Tim McGraw) and Tracy (Lady Di), tive energy to our store. who have been wonderful customers and a Sandy who is great with people. I hope huge support and have touched my heart. your new life is filled with great joy. Taran who have come a long way in a April, Doug and Nanette may you have short time, creating both quality and many years of joy and memorable times outstanding homes. Take some time to for this is what a family is all about. We spend with your new arrival soon. support our loved ones through good Sventastic, Netty, Paul Dominik, who times and bad. install on a regular basis for our compaRod may you be in a better place. You will ny and provide professional and quality always have a special place in my heart. workmanship. Charlie and Sheila who continue to make Kone who is outstanding at what ever customers happy with the integrity and he does. Congratulations for going out quality of their work. on your own and realizing that this is the Joan who touched my son Jason during best step in the right direction. her cancer treatments and soon after left Herbert, Robyn, Brandy and Jeff who us. I only wish I had met you. Jason will install a quality tile or fireplace feature. never forget how special you were. Devon Thanks again for making my job easier.

Glen and Heather, Rob and Anne and Bob and Judy for all your support. Marie and Duncan you are the most generous and kind people and have a great heart. Faye who needs no decorating skills. Barbi and Brian, David, Penny, Ken, Joyce, Dennis and Sharon who support us always. Les who comes in just to say hi and finds another paint project. I remember the time I told him a joke. He laughed so hard, left and returned within one minute to let me know he had just got it. Shirley who asked me if I was married and I replied I have never married and have a son from a previous relationship and her reply was: “I too have a checkered past.” I smile every time I see you. Our wonderful painters: Kristel, Daryl, Eddie, Rick, Michael, Steve, Earl, Sherwood, Robert, Wayne, Chandler, Gary, Sonia, Clay, Rodda, Cindy, Danielle, Akin, Chuck, Wayne, Jean, Howard, Mike, Eric, Daniel, and many more. Larry my love, my friend, my confident, my partner and my rock. A special thanks to Heidi (who is no longer with us) for introducing us. I am so blessed with yourkindness. You have helped make Quest for Colour what it is today by making sure everything is taken care of. You never share the lime light but you are my rock and without you we would not be as successful as we are. You have the heart of gold and the kindness beyond anyone. My wonderful son Jason who left his well paying job to open our second location in Qualicum Beach. Through hard work and dedication he has made the store a big success. His fiancé Vanessa is a team player and one of the kindest young ladies I’ve ever met. To all of my suppliers for all that they do. Darryl at times we butt heads but he always comes through for us. Harold, a wonderful person who goes beyond the call of duty. To Paul, David, Wayne , John Jason Ken and many more Thank you for coming to bat for us. Steve, who realized his home is really at The News. Iris, who makes every day a sunny day with her great personality. Bruce knows how valuable she is. To Judy, who I will always be there for.

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Winchelsea: working together At least five School District 69 programs are now together in one place at the former Winchelsea Elementary School in Parksville AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The word wasn’t actually used, but the new combination of programs in Winchelsea Place is all about synergy. “There’s all kinds of opportunity for incidental collaboration,” said district principal of learning services Kerri Steel on The NEWS’ recent tour of the former elementary school with three of the program directors. When the district closed four elementary schools and switched from a middle school to a K-7 and 8-12 configuration over the summer, the district-owned building opened up for programs they had run out of various, some rented, spaces. The former school, at 140 Renz Road behind Ballenas Secondary, provides more space, and will offer students a concentration of services that Steel described as “wrap-around help.” The programs include the Learning Centre (formerly known as the District Resource Centre), Aboriginal Education Program, Learning Services (formerly known as Student Support Services), Springboard DayThere’s all kinds of opcare and PASS/ portunity for incidental Woodwinds Altercollaboration. nate School. MARTIN BINET “We started 25 years ago to address the needs of kids who were really challenged, 11 and 12 year olds who were not attending class,” said PASS/ Woodwinds principal Joe Panichelli during the tour. They started with the PEP (priority entry program) for Grade 6-7 students who require “intense emotional/social support,” and higher grade levels have been added over the years. The school now includes Woodwinds, for Grade 8-10, including helping keep kids off the street who really need extra help, he said. Their

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Like all the staff and teachers, program directors Joe Panichelli and Rosie McLeod-Shannon have been busy moving furniture and adjusting to their new home in Winchelsea Place.

goal is to feed students into the two district high schools. Students in Grades 9-12 can attend PASS (Parksville Alternate Secondary School) and earn their regular Dogwood graduation certificate in a more supportive, flexible environment. “We have so many wonderful partnerships in the region we offer more than $18,000 in scholarships every year,” he said of their often emotional graduation ceremonies at which some students speak of the huge accomplishment of the hard road they overcame. They also have the Continuing Education Centre for adult education, with students into their 60s earning their high school graduation certificates. PASS/Woodwinds has also gained notoriety for their unique outdoor recreation programs ROAMS (River,

Ocean and Mountain School) and VISSP (Vancouver Island School Ski Patrol Program) which give students high school credits and hands on, experiential training in everything from white water rafting and fly-fishing to first aid and marine radio operation. The new space offers facilities like a kitchen, project and art rooms and gymnasium they didn’t have at their Mills Street location, as well as closer access to Ballenas classes that some of the students take. Meanwhile students, teachers and staff from across the district, who may be going to Winchelsea Place for one thing, will now have easy access to numerous other resources from the Learning Centre and Aboriginal Education Program, which have new meeting and storage space. Like Steel, most of district principal of First Nations Rosie McLeod-Shannon’s staff are out working

in schools, their offices at Winchelsea mostly serve as resource centres and their own offices. McLeod-Shannon said they more than doubled the two little offices they had in Family Place. Similarly, Steel said people like the district occupational therapist who covers different schools and used to “share the corner of a desk,” now has a real home base. Though it has only been a couple weeks all three said they are amazed by the number of productive conversations they are having bumping in the halls and finding ways to collaborate, “creating a little community here,” as Steel put it. They also have meeting spaces and a gym available for community use. Call the district operations and maintenance department at 250248-2067 for more information or to book space.

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Councillors reject pay raises Traditionally, the current council sets the rates for the next council

reviews are done so the existing council can set “comparable market remuneration rates for the incoming council.” Any such changes would have to be made via bylaw amendment, as was done in 2011. Current market rates presented in the report were calculated through a survey of council salaries. This survey concluded the average mayoral salary was $33,631 per annum and that councillors receive $14,333. Since 2011, Parksville’s mayor annually earns $33,574, which is 0.17 per cent lower than the average calculated, and councillors make $13,945, 2.7 per cent lower than the average. One-third of this remuneration is tax free. Council also receives travel expenses; however, the report stated that the current amount they receive is in line with other jurisdictions.

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A resounding “no” was heard at Parksville’s city council meeting on Monday when a review of councillor’s pay and expenses was presented. The report suggested that the annual remuneration be increased for the incoming council. “People are concerned about the increased cost of government,” said Coun. Al Greir. “We have to put a stop somewhere.” The city’s current bylaw states a review of remuneration and expenses are to be made every three years. According to the report’s summary, these

Also, according to Parksville’s current bylaw, council remuneration sees an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index for British Columbia. As the CPI did not increase in 2014, there was no such increase this past year. However, many councillors did not see a need for an increase in remuneration at this time. “What we receive for remuneration is enough,” said Councillor Sue Powell. “Bottom line is, we do it (sit on council) because we want to,” said Coun. Marc Lefebvre. Mayor Chris Burger had a different view. “It’s not a full time job, it’s a lifestyle; a seven-day affair and a big factor in why I’m not running again.”

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATES

A Parksville resident for 28 years, Mary Beil is we have sound infrastructure in place both running for city council. now and in the future. Our community needs Beil was the principal of Parksville palliative care and I will support those Elementary School for the past sevefforts. Our initiatives must be afforden years. She said she co-founded a able and we must try and obtain funds neighbourhood association, is a memfrom senior levels of government whenber of Block Watch and has served on ever possible. I will do the work necesschool district and city committees. sary to become well informed on issues She said she participates in annual affecting our community. I look forward broom-busting efforts, hosted Katimato learning from community members, BEIL vik and was a Scout Leader for severcouncil and city staff.” 2014 al years. You can contact Beil by calling 250ELECTIONS “Many people have encouraged me 951-6302 or e-mail: mbeil@shaw.ca. to run for city council and now that I have reAre you running for office on Nov. 15? Let tired I have time to dedicate to the position,” our readers know by sending 200 words or less she said in a news release. about yourself and why you are running, along “Supporting a safe, active, healthy commuwith a head-and-shoulders photo, to: nity is very important to me. I want to ensure editor@pqbnews.com SATURDAY, NOV. 15

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Young wants school board spot R. Elaine Young says she is running for a thoughtful approach to being a school school trustee position because she believes trustee;” local involvement in public schools is “4. Personal energy, integrity, courimportant. age to deal effectively with difficult conIn a news release, Young said she is versations as well as time to do the job.” an educator who has spent nearly 20 Young said more of her candidate years in public education as a teacher statement and resume will soon be and a counsellor. available on the School District 69 web“My platform consists of four parts site. YOUNG and to each, I bring strong formal and You can also call Young at 250-756informal skills,” said Young. 7617 or e-mail: young4sd69@shaw.ca. 2014 “1. Listening to understand and ELECTIONS Are you running for office on Nov. thinking critically before speaking;” 15? Let our readers know by sending “2. Commitment to, and full understanding 200 words or less about yourself and why you of, effective, collaborative governance and deare running, along with a head-and-shoulders cision making;” photo, to: “3. A knowledgeable, balanced and editor@pqbnews.com SATURDAY, NOV. 15

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The World Health Organization has published a report pointing out growing problems with antibiotic resistance. It occurs when bacteria mutate and become “immune” to antibiotics it is caused, in part, by misuse and overuse Allison Fee and of antibiotics. Reductions in antibiotic use can Pharmacist be achieved through better diagnostic measures, /Manager improved infection control, hygiene, cleaner water, and vaccination. A good example of a class of antibiotics with growing resistance is the macrolides, especially azithromycin. It has, in the past, been overused to treat ear and respiratory infections in children – most of whom are only experiencing a viral illness that will not respond to antibiotics. Resistance is estimated at 30% and the concern is that the antibiotic won’t be effective for those who really need it, such as people with penicillin allergy. Many people inaccurately think they have a penicillin allergy. A study from California has quantified this: 19 out of 20 patients with a reported penicillin allergy actually don’t have one! There are costs associated with this. These patients are subjected to second choice antibiotics – often at greater cost and more side effects – and it can contribute to furthering antibiotic resistance. Talk to your doctor about testing for confirmation. Antibiotics have been described as one of the greatest health advents of the last century and have probably been largely responsible for improvements in our life span – but they are a tool we will lose if we don’t use them judiciously!

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Support the Gens

he Oceanside Generals need a private-sector saviour. To say the local entry in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League is experiencing tough times is an understatement. The team has had five coaches in the last 18 months. It has 10 wins in its last 58 regular season games, dating back to the beginning of last season. It has, ahem, charged out of the gate this season with two wins in its first 10 games. The knee-jerk reaction is to fire the coach. But after all these coach firings, perhaps it’s time to look elsewhere for the problems with this franchise. They have a solid, if small, ticket-buying base. Good work this year in the community by the Generals and its board has reportedly increased that base. If there were 250300 paying customers at every game, this could be a successful franchise financially. Or at least a break-even proposition. As it is now, the team is kept afloat, in large part, by the incredibly generous support of Save-On-Foods. It’s difficult for coaches and general managers to attract good players when your team has such a poor win-loss record. Add the ridiculous coaching carousel scenario and it’s no wonder parents aren’t looking to spend $5,000/year or more to send their son to Parksville. It’s even more difficult when you can’t provide the team its own dressing room. This is an important piece of the recruiting puzzle for junior hockey players. As it is now, the Generals get a minor hockey dressing room at Oceanside Place for game nights and practice, the same as the eightyear-olds get. More than 95 per cent of the junior hockey teams in B.C. have their own, dedicated dressing room. The members of the board of directors of the non-profit society that owns the club have worked very hard to keep a junior team here. But in our view, the future of this club hinges on whether it can attract a private buyer. We estimate the team can be purchased for much less than the price of a modest home in Parksville Qualicum Beach. A no-nonsense owner with some business sense would remove the minor-hockey feel that permeates through what’s supposed to be a step above. He/she could deal directly and forcefully with the RDN on arena issues — the RDN needs to be more receptive to change and progress with this valuable tenant (a dressing room and concession/rink-board revenue would be a good start). There’s an Oceanside Generals board of directors meeting tonight. We shall observe with interest. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters FERRIES AS HIGHWAY Re: ‘Ferry Rates Staying Put’, (The NEWS, Sept. 30). Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s response to the Union of B.C. Municipalities’ call to roll back ferry rates to 2013 levels shows the utter ignorance of this provincial government. An estimated $2.3 billion loss of economic activity and an 11 per cent drop in ridership over the last decade seems unimportant to these so-called Liberals. In 1958 a real conservative, W.A.C. Bennett, “provincialized” the Washington state Black Ball Ferries which was then providing B.C.’s ferry services. Good move — but then the big mistake was made. Rather than merging the ferry fleet into the highway system, B.C. Ferries was organized as a separate entity and many subsequent problems followed. Since when has the vital maritime portion of our highway system become an industry, Mr. Stone? What other section of our transportation system is considered an industry and expected to generate income equal to costs of services provided? Follow the logic – tolls on every section of B.C.’s highways to make sure users pay. It’s time we corrected the big mistake of the past. Admit that B.C.’s admirable highway system includes ferry routes – paid by all because all of us benefit from them. W.L.M. (BILL) WILSON Qualicum Beach

FISH NEED SCIENCE

How have we slipped so far from securing the future of our offspring through science

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“I wasn’t very happy.” SUE POWELL, see story page A1

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and common sense? At one juncture, the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans had a policy of ensuring that no negative elements would enter the aquatic environment and should there be a question of negative effects one would side with caution “the Precautionary Principle.” However, with the removal of the science element in aquatic management and the prime principle in play now being, corporate success, our environmental managers are now shareholders in corporate development and growth. With the signing of inter-corporate agreements that ensure less national control of our water and environment, our federal government has ensured the demise of what we hold dear in Canada, namely clean air to breath and water to drink. Perhaps the most alarming development is within the system we have for governance, unquestionable party control by the P.M.O. Here on Vancouver Island we have the Conservative Party whip John Duncan and MP James Lunney. Both of these members of parliament live on, or very near, the oceans of concern and yet are incapable of standing up to something blatantly wrong and very dangerous. Our oceans are the circulatory system of the world and we are okaying the introduction of very harmful materials into what keeps us alive as mammals. Lunney attempted claim to fame with a Vitamin D Day, but will not stand up to his party for the welfare of the planet. Of course, Duncan’s job is to control those that would vote against Prime Minister Stephen Harper, but what a poor choice, especially when you see the Salish Sea with increased acidity, due to fossil

fuel combustion and now the introduction of pesticides to attempt to control sea lice. This problem can be solved simply by removing open-pen salmon farms from the ocean. We live in a part of the world that allows us the option to make choices. Failure to make good choices is personal. It is time to wake up and start being heard. BOB TRITSCHLER Parksville

SHORTCHANGED Did you know $25 worth of loonies, in a roll, weighs 170 grams and did you know $24 worth of loonies weighs 160 grams? I didn’t. My reason for bringing this to your attention is that twice now I have been shortchanged at a bank. The first time, I handed over my $100 for four rolls of loonies at the bank and only received $99 worth. One roll was shorted a loonie. I just happened to be waiting for the teller to finish up my transactions and had lined up the four rolls, and one looked different. Sure enough, after the teller recounting the roll, it held only $24 worth of loonies. The teller topped up the roll for me. I left the bank happy. Well, it happened again, different bank, but this time, paying $100 I only received $98.00 worth of loonies. Two rolls were short a loonie each. I also know that I am but a little fish in the scheme of things. What I need to do is get the word out, not just in Parksville/Qualicum, but Canada-wide. I would like to tell “the people” to start counting their rolls they get from the banks they deal with.

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA

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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:

SHEILA L. LLOYD Qualicum Beach CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville

VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: What are your plans for Thanksgiving?

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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

Staying home and cooking turkey dinner. KAREN BAKKEN Parksville

Going to my sister’s for turkey dinner with all the trimmings. LINDA CHADWICK Parksville

I’m going to a wedding so I get to see my lovely friends and family. DAWN MORELY

Turkey dinner with my family. I’ll probably cook most of it. SEAN OATS Parksville

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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. OCT 9

PCCC MOVIES 1&6pm-

PARKSVILLE CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP

Jersey Boys (R/Bio). 3:30pmTracks (PG13/Adv). $5/door. 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. www.parksvillecentre.com

BABYTIME

10:30-11am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library to Dec 4. 18 mo. & less. 250-248-3841 x4.

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

RAIL TRAIL O/HOUSE 5-8pm, OS Place, Multipurpose Rm. Parksville. See plans for 10km of Rail Trail will link Parksville, Coombs & French Creek. www.rdn. bc.ca/railtrail.

BETTER BODY SILVER FOXES

10:30-11:30am/ Oct 9, 14, 16, 975 Shaerme Rd, Coombs. $10. Low impact, strength & flexibility class. Gina, 250-240-4840. equifitservices@shaw.ca

7pm, Arbutus Grove Church, Hirst Ave. Back entrance, all welcome, by donation.

EMERG SERVICES & OCEANSIDE SHEALTH

6:30-8pm, 489 Alberni Hwy, Parksville/OS Health Ctre. Presentations about coordinated services. Debra Wall, 250-755-7691 x52724, Debra.Wall@viha.ca

FRI. OCT 10 OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. Survivors & caregivers. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.

JAZZ IT UP AT THE MAC doors/6:30pm, Perform/7pm. Anela Kahiamoe & The Experimenters. $15 & $12/ OCAC member. 250-248-8185

OS FLOOR CURLERS

1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. $10 ann. fee, $2/2 games, Mon/Wed/Friday. All welcome, no sweeping. 250-586-8323.

Rotary

Reputable • Courteous • Service

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Direct: 250.228.4224 • gls@shaw.ca

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Make Rotary & Service a part of your life www.Rotary.org Visit a local Rotary Club

1-4:30pm. At a workshop near the Englishman River discover a selection of edibles in their natural habitat. Sample wild teas and mushroom soup broth. Ability to walk on rough un-groomed trails is required. $45/ Advance registration & payment required to reserve. Limited to 15 people so register at www.jessicawolf.ca or call 250-327-6931.

FRI. OCT 10

SAT. OCT 11

TUE. OCT 14

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

NANOOSE BAY STUDIO TOUR

BELLY DANCING QB

10:30-11-am, 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville Library to Dec 5. With a caregiver.

SAND DOLLAR’S SQUARE DANCE

Bradley Centre. Pre-rounds 7:30pm/dance at 8pm. Debbie 250-951-0135.

TENNIS

Every day, Springwood Park. 250.951.2322. www. arrowsmithtennis.ca

LEGO BUILDING CLUB 11-11:30am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library, to Nov 28. All ages. With a caregiver.

PCCC MOVIES

1&6:30pm-Tracks (PG13/ Adv). 3:30pm-Jersey Boys (R/Bio). $5/door. 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. www. parksvillecentre.com

10am-4pm, 708 E. Is Hwy, Orange Bridge/Quonset building. Raffle, live demos & refreshments. By donation. 250-586-4353

MOTHER GOOSE SING A LONG 10am-12pm, Family swim at Ravensong Aquatic Ctre. recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250752-5014. www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

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ROBERT HELD HARVEST CELEBRATION “Service Above Self”

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SAT. OCT 11

Tracy & Greg

Personal Real Estate Corporation

4-6pm, Qualicum Christian Fellowship, 825 Village Way, QBeach. Carol 752-3600. Help & Encouragement after the death of a loved one.

10am-4pm, Oct11-13. Participating studios, guest artists & tour updates, go to http://www. nanoosebaystudiotour.com/. Karen Zaborniak, 250-4687416, kaza2@shaw.ca

BISHOPS OF BOWSER 12pm, Henry’s Kitchen, QBay chess club meets. www.bowserchess.pbworks. com or Robert 757-8709.

SMART RECOVERY

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

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. 250-951-6516.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. SUMMER & THE SINNERS! Rock! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

MON. OCT 13 ARBUTUS TOASTMASTERS

7-9pm, PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. Guests Welcome. Info: 250-228-4275

CARPET BOWLING 12:45pm, QB Civic Ctre. Mon & Wed to Dec 17th, Maggie: 250-752-1156.

MEDITATION FOR ALL 7-8pm, 684 Phillips St., Parksville. To Oct 27, 1st Class FREE. 250-240-3569, yoga@shaw.ca.

6pm/Beginners, 7:30pm/ Intermed. 250-752-3750

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30pm, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-713-3817, brittany@greenhousemarketing.ca

SKATE & STORY TIME

10-10:45am, Drop-in/2-4yrs at Oceanside Place/Reduced rate. recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250-248-3252. Every Tues.

QBEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S CLUB

9:45am/doors, 10:15am/ meeting, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. qbnewcomers.org

BIRD WALKS

9am, PV Beach Comm. Park. Neil, 250-954-1928, nmrobins@telus.net. http:// www.thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

WED. OCT 15 KOFFIECLUB

11am, Upstairs at QB Quality Foods Boardroom! Dutch speaking group. Yvonne 250-738-0248.

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

SLEGG REALTY

WED. OCT 15

OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

TOPS QBEACH

4-5.30pm, St Stephens Church Hall, Village Way. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Trish: 250-586-8876.

Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Experienced/7:30pm QB Comm Hall. Social Dancing, No partner needed.

SINGING IN FRENCH 1:30-3:30pm, “Nous Chantons”. 250-248-8714

TIMBERLINE DANCE

7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, PV, Legion. Members, guests and prospective members welcome. Bill Wilson: 250752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca

THU. OCT 16 MUSIC AT DEEZ

CAREER NIGHT 15-18YRS 3:30pm-5:30pm, OS Place. Free workshop presented by the Career Ctre. Preregister, RDN 250-2483252, rdn.bc.ca/recreation. QBeach on Oct 22nd.

THURSDAY SPINNERS

WORKING WITH OUR SHADOW MATERIAL 6:30-8:30pm, McMillan Arts Ctre. 19+/$15. Diane Hancox, 250-586-7380, hancoxdiane@gmail. com. Identify unconscious (shadow) material.

7pm, Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Is. Hwy W. Qualicum Beach. REAL DEAL. 250752-8055. 10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2/ann. membership. Dawn Ryan: 250-248-6575.

NANAIMO THEATRE

8pm, Larry Shue’s comedy The Foreigner, Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd, Nanaimo. $18/20, nanaimotheatregroup.com or 250-758-7224.

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

7pm meeting in QBCC. Water smart alternatives & Xeriscaping. All welcome. 250 586 6129

QBEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOC.

7pm, Qualicum Legion. Speaker, Peter Johnsonthe Story of William Head Quarantine Stn., Vancouver Is. & World War 1. All welcome. 250-594-5556

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!

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“There is no way that ($37 million plan) can go ahead without funding,” said Joe Stanhope, the chair of both the RDN’s board of directors and the ERWS board. “Right now, staff is looking at phasing options, but it has to be affordable.” “There’s no funding right now, but I guess the key words are ‘right now’. I think there will be funding in the future.” Stanhope is confident the provincial government will come to the table with a funding plan, considering it was that body that changed the rules on treated water. “I don’t think they will dump that big thing on us without any funding.” Parksville taxpayers will pay the lion’s share of any new system’s cost — the city was scheduled to pay about $27 million of the $37 million pre-

vious plan. The topic produced comments from city councillors at their meeting Monday night. Coun. Sue Powell said “the reception was very cool” from the province at the UBCM. “I wasn’t very happy,” she said. “We’re certainly not going to get the kind of money we need for the $37 million project,” said Coun. Marc Lefebvre, a member of the ERWS board and candidate for mayor in Parksville. “We’re going to have to look at other options.” They City of Parksville was hoping to have a question on the Nov. 15 ballot, asking taxpayers to approve $9 million in borrowing for its part of the $37 million project. Without funding secured, Stanhope and city politicians are saying the issue will now be one for a new city council and RDN board to wade through in 2015.

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Ray Smit on the trials and tribulations of thespians

Well, it was probably the most remarkable turn in theatre history, because at that exact moment, nature took its course. After the play, Alfred Hitchcock once said, “I never said Burton apologized to Redgrave who, purportall actors are cattle, what I said was all actors edly replied, “I did think you were perspiring should be treated like cattle.” rather a great deal.” Anyone who thinks that Alfred Hitchcock Although some people are beyond teaching, was a tough director never met Mr. Hill, my I believe that even poor actors can learn to beeleventh grade theatre arts teacher. come competent. Attracted by the glow of the Mr. Hill (not his real name) was a grumpy spotlight and the smell of the greasepaint, they man in his late fifties and nothing if not can- often persevere despite malevolent reviews. did. In fact, he could be blunt to the point of Take Katherine Hepburn. brusqueness. He once told me that I had a gift Although she eventually became a credible for oration. For about ten seconds, actress, her first few roles were exuI was so happy I could have emberantly panned by the critics. DorEffective September 1st until braced him. Then he added, “but othy Parker said of one of her perforDecember 15th, 2014. given your looks, you should stick mances, “Katharine Hepburn runs By Ray Smit to radio.” the gamut of emotions from A to B.” It’s hard to hug a cactus. John Gielgud once said of Ingrid Mr. Hill had some pretty weird Bergman, that “she speaks five lanideas — the oddest of which was guages and can’t act in any of them.” refusing to let anyone go to the However, the most stinging rebathroom during his class. view ever leveled belongs to Dave “By the time you’re sixteen you Barry. When discussing the acting should have complete charge of of a young and untalented ingénue, your bodily functions,” he assertBarry said, “her acting ability is ed. However, when I got a bladder infection, such that she could not convey the concept of Theatre Arts became the longest forty minutes falling if you pushed her off a cliff.” of my life. That brings me back to Mr. Hill. Although not On more than one occasion I was reciting a particularly warm man, he did have an eye for Hamlet while holding on for dear life. talent. For our end-of-the-year school play he “To pee or not to pee, that is the question.” chose the most beautiful girl in our class as the Mr. Hill decried my acting as “uptight and lead. She was so pretty I was afraid to talk to her. wooden.” Yet, he chose me to play her uptight and woodThen he exhorted, “learn to let go, Ray.” en waiter (typecasting?). Sorry, but that’s exactly what I was afraid of, On opening night, as I stood by her table, she Mr. Hill. leaned over and pinched my bottom. I was truly Mind you, I’m not the only aspiring actor to shocked! There was a huge roar in the audience. have experienced the challenge of performing I made wide circles around her for the rest of in ‘pressing’ circumstances. Take Richard Bur- the show and the audience laughed each time I ton. Sir Richard was arguably the greatest ac- warily scooted past her. It turned out Mr. Hill had tor of his generation, but may have been even ordered her to pinch me. On the second night more famous for his prodigious drinking habit. of the show, I knew what was coming. But this Once, before an evening performance of Shake- time, I tried to ‘act’ all surprised and shocked. speare, Burton and a friend spent an entire af- And there wasn’t so much as a chuckle. ternoon imbibing at the local pub. That night “Some are born great, some achieve greatSir Richard was required to wear chain mail for ness, and others have greatness thrust upon the lead role and by the time the second act was them,” Shakespeare said. finished, he felt a pressing need to visit the WC. Sadly, so much depends on the size of your Unfortunately, there was no way to get him bladder. out of his body armour and back on stage in — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With time for the next scene. He just had to hold it. Tapioca. Copies are available at Somewhere near the end of the play, Burton Amazon.com or through the Vancouver was required to make a slow, dramatic turn and Island Regional Library. His columns face Sir Michael Redgrave. appear every other Thursday.

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officer) and can only address an enforcement matter at a Board meeting. Residents should be aware that an enforcement officer is required by the Community Charter (Section 16) to give advance notice to the property resident before an enforcement visit is made. Most tax increases come from new programs or a downloading of costs from a previously shared cost program. I have voted against most of these, but almost invariably in the minority. Tax increases from cost of living increases are usually under one percent. The current Board has stopped several regulatory proposals initiated under the previous Board. Perhaps the greatest achievement this term is the implementation of a Secondary Suites allowance and recognition program which it is hoped will increase the supply of lower cost housing and provide mortgage help to property owners. My number one priority was a resumption of the restructure process leading to municipal autonomy but the Province has stalled this function since 2011 and might resume it in 2015, but Arrowsmith has been given a low priority. Progress is advancing with several park and community facilities, especially in Meadowood and Coombs. Coombs Village, the face that Arrowsmith presents to the world, needs a master plan to upgrade safety, increase the scope to include culture and history, and to include a bicycle/walking trail to Parksville which is under development. The sudden and hard to justify closure of the French Creek Community School still stings, but a pragmatic approach to preservation and re-use of facilities is being implemented. A stable funding mechanism for Search and Rescue is being proposed. A steady advancement of numerous programs is the intended course in the next term. Julian Fell Area F Director By way of preface, the role of an Electoral Area Director is not one of authority. A Director alone is just another person. Election to office gives one a voice and a vote. The Director only exercises control when voting in council with other directors at an official Board or Committee meeting. The workload of a Director is full time and one is perpetually on call. The time commitment and nominal JULIAN FELL remuneration pretty much excludes persons with families. The UBCM meetings are congresses of older (50+), largely retired persons with a few young singles thrown in. The Director also has an intermediary role with residents that don’t wish to deal directly with the RDN, or who wish to retain anonymity. The previous three years have just flown by. The most common complaint issues seem to come from neighbours being inconsiderate to others. This gives rise to noise, nuisance dogs and a variety of irritants. There is very little that can be done as neither provincial nor local laws exist to compel civil behaviour. In structural matters there is dissatisfaction with Roads, the Agricultural Land Reserve and flooding. In these and numerous other areas (seaweed, marijuana, trash on crown land, environmental matters etc), all authority rests with the Province or Ottawa and local governments have zero say or influence. There is a high level of frustration that comes with the position. Bylaw enforcement by the RDN is an autonomous function. A Director cannot attend a property during an enforcement action (it is considered equivalent to interference with a police

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Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association (ACRA) ACRA was quietly launched in January this year, taking over the delivery of Recreation Services from ACES for the Arrowsmith Community. With funding from the RDN, ACRA offers recreation to the Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek and Meadowood neighbourhoods that make up the Arrowsmith Community. With a new Board of Directors and a revised constitution, ACRA works within the community utilizing contract Recreation Coordinators who work together as the Arrowsmith Recreation Team (ART) connecting the community through sports, arts and culture. The Arrowsmith Community (Electoral Area F of the RDN) is unique in that it is the only electoral area in District 69 on Vancouver Island that has a contract to deliver its own recreation services using its own personnel who work directly within the community focusing on local needs. On October 1, 2014, a group of dedicated Arrowsmith citizens gathered to generate ideas for possible future land and building use for Coombs REG NOSWORTHY French Creek Community School (FCCS), now that the

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in the broader sense families are those who try to protect you, in good times and in the bad. They are created through shared values and interests. They are the ones you want in your life and who want you in theirs. We have our school families where all the children are looked out for and their needs tended to by any number of parents. The children create sibling-like relationships, which can be cause for a certain amount of strife, but in the end forge stronger bonds. This is the strength of our community, our sense of family and our willingness to act when we feel our children are experiencing difficulty. It is our strength that we have parents, grandparents and caregivers who rally around to offer support and comfort. I look on in wonder as my son and his wife blossom into new parents of twins and I am grateful that they have a community, another family, who will be there for them and their children. I am truly thankful for all the extraordinary parents, grandparents and caregivers whose passion for their children’s success and well-being, and their resolute willingness to raise their voices to those ends , are a benefit to us all. Whether we are grieving the loss of a school or forging new directions, I am confident that we will be supported by our ‘family’.

Family is the strength of our community Some people care too much. I think it’s called love. – A.A. Milne It’s been a tough year in our school district. Repercussions of decisions made are being felt from Bowser to Nanoose, from Errington to Whiskey Creek and every place in between. We will enjoy some benefit from these JULIE AUSTIN decisions, many quickly, others over time, and some sadly never. The experience will be different for all concerned. The commonality I have found has been in the passion of our parents, our grandparents and caregivers. In Area F, where I hail from, I was moved by the outpouring of concern and extraordinary efforts to turn the tide by those whose children would be affected by a proposed school closure. When that proposal became a reality, there were tears for what those children were to lose. I was moved by the compassion and care of the parents, grandparents and caregivers of Errington Elementary School who empathised with this loss and opened their hearts and their arms to those families whose children would be now attending that school. Family is a nebulous construct. A family takes many forms and comes in many sizes. Traditionally, families are linked by bloodlines and ancestry. But

YOUTH MUSIC JAM Experience playing together in a supportive environment with other young musicians and singers. Meet people to play music with and perform on stage for audiences and the video camera. Venue: Small Errington Hall, 7:00-8:00pm weekly on Thursdays starting Oct 2 Mentor: Susanne Vigneault INTRODUCTION TO LIVE SOUND ENGINEERING Learn to use analogue and digital mixing boards, live miking techniques and live sound mixing. Space is limited to 3.

floor hockey is back! Guys and girls, ages 16+, can hit the floor running, 8:15-9:45pm on Wednesday nights, October 8th-November 26th. Equipment is supplied, or participants can bring their own sticks. Drop-in Basketball: Co-ed youth, ages 16+ are invited out for an evening of friendly hoops competition, Tuesday nights, 7:00-9:00pm, October 7th-December 2nd. All levels of skill are welcome. The above listed youth programs are offered free to community youth, but donations are greatly appreciated to help subsidize future Arrowsmith recreation programs. For further information on any of the above youth programs, or other Arrowsmith events and programs, please visit arrowsmithcalendar.com or contact Kim Longmuir at 250-2488515 or ranlong@telus.net.

Venue: Errington Hall, 4:005:00pm on the first Saturday of each month starting Oct 4 Mentor: Jayme Langen VIDEO PRODUCTION THROUGH COLLABORATION A video creation boot camp for local youth to learn the art of filmmaking and artistic expression while encouraging the refining of their skills through group and peer collaboration. Venue: Errington Hall, 7:008:00pm starting Monday, Oct 6. The schedule will be arranged the first night. Mentor: Lane Franklin

After a summer of fundraising and organizing, a dedicated group of local volunteers is excited to be bringing the 40-year old Coombs Candy Walk back to the Coombs Fairgrounds. The October 31st event will include the traditional fairy tale themed trick or treat walk, cakewalk, haunted house, concession, and fireworks. New this year will be two haunted houses, one especially for adults who love the fright factor, and one for younger children, where the scary bits are definitely not as scary!

Gates open at 6:00pm, with activities closing just before 8:00pm, to bring the trick and treaters together for the spectacular fireworks, courtesy of the Coombs Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department, starting at 7:45pm. Admission to the Halloween Candy Walk event is by donation. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help with set up, take down, crafts, parking etc. To volunteer or get more information, contact Sarah Roth 250-2402485 or Jennifer Stahley 250-735-8600.

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For more information or to join one or more programs, email us at ewmhinfo@gmail.com and we will contact you. Thanks go to the Oceanside Community Arts Council for funding assistance and to the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association for collaborative support and community outreach. Funded by the BC Arts Council, Regional District of Nanaimo, and Shaw Cable.

The Errington Hall continues its tradition of supporting youth and music with a new, FREE program for Oceanside youth starting in early October and ending on May 1st, 2015 with a youth-run evening of music and media performance in the Hall. YEP is for youth interested in playing music and/or learning sound engineering, video production, and event planning. All programs are free and designed to be fun, casual, and hands on. The first three programs are listed below and others may be added at a later time.

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Community youth have the opportunity to be very active this fall. The Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association is pleased to be offering three youth drop-in programs in the 6000 sq. ft. gym in the Activity Building, on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Drop-in Youth Drop-in Games and Sports: This popular program for ages 11-18, will be offered again on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00pm, October 8th-November 26th. An enthusiastic adult facilitator will welcome youth to enjoy gym games, including pickup games of volleyball and basketball, board games, with the ever-popular Mouse Trap, table tennis, air hockey and numerous other activities. Drop-in Floor Hockey: Fun and fast-paced

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Youth Drop-in Basketball- Activity Building, Coombs Fairgrounds, Tuesdays, October 7th-December 2nd , 7:009:00pm Ages 16+ All levels of play welcome for friendly hoops competition. Free, but donations appreciated. 250248-8515 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Youth Drop-in Games and Sports- Activity Building, Coombs Fairgrounds, Wednesdays, October 8th-November 26th, 6:30-8:00pm Ages 11-18, Gym games, board games, table tennis and more. Free, but donations appreciated. 250-248-8515 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Youth Drop-in Floor Hockey- Activity Building, Coombs Fairgrounds, Wednesdays, October 8th-November 26th, 8:15-9:45pm Ages 16+ Fast-paced, high energy play. Equipment provided, or bring your own sticks. Free, but donations appreciated. 250-248-8515 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Dads’ Night Out (Ages 0-6) – Errington Community School, Tuesday, October 21st 6:30-7:30pm. Dads and Grandpas are invited to come out with their children to enjoy a FREE evening of gym play. 250-947-8252, 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net Coombs Country Opera – Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Friday, October 17th, 7:00-10:00pm. Good old time Western music, the third Friday of every month, September through May. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. 250-954-3416 or www.chrco.org Islands Luthiers Guild- Guitars by Hand and Celso Machado Workshop –Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, October 18th Come and have a look at beautiful, hand crafted guitars and other instruments built by local artisans. Admission is free. Coffee and treats will be available. At 4:00pm, featured performer, Celso Machado, presents a workshop next door in the Old Fire Hall. Admission to the workshop is $10. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Celso Machado in Concert- Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, October 18th Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist performs the rich musical traditions of Brazil as the final part of the Islands Luthiers Guild Annual “Guitars by Hand” show. Tickets $20 at Errington General Store, Cranky Dog, or Heaven on Earth. Coffee and treats available. www.celsomachado.com or www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Market – Sunday, October 19th, 8:30-12:00pm (Third Sunday of the month January-November) Market table rental $8. Hearty breakfast $6 per person. Members ($2 annual fee) and invited guests. 250-248-0676 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Bradley Centre Luncheon– Friday, October 24th, 11:45am-1:15pm $6 per person (The last Friday of the month January-November) Enjoy home made soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee/tea. Members ($2 annual fee) and invited guests. 250-248-2336 or arrowsmithcalendar.com American Poultry Association Fall Show – Coombs Fairgrounds, Saturday, October 25th Poultry breeders from Vancouver Island and the Mainland showing their birds in sanctioned show. Birds arrive Friday, October 24. Judging all day Saturday, October 25th Public welcome anytime Saturday. Arrowsmith Agricultural Association pancake breakfast, open to the public, Arrowsmith Hall, Saturday until 11:00am. 250-752-9757 or www.coombsfair.ca

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Tiger Lily Farm Pumpkin Patch- October 11th-31st The Pumpkin Patch is open everyday from 10:00am-4:00pm. Ride the hay ride to the Pumpkin Patch with admission to the barnyard $8.75/person or $32.50/family Children under 2 are free. 250-248-2408 or www.tigerlilyfarm.ca

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Errington Halloween Costume Dance with Shred Kelly– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, October 25th 8:00pm Annual Halloween all ages costume dance with popular “stoke folk” quintet from the Kootenays. Tickets $20 at Errington General Store, Cranky Dog or Heaven on Earth. Coffee and treats available. Children’s tickets available at the door. www.shredkelly.com or www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Coombs Candy Walk Event is Back!– Coombs Fairgrounds, Friday, October 31st 6:00pm. Fairy tale themed trick or treat walk, cakewalk, haunted house, and concession. Fireworks start at 7:45pm. Admission by donation. Sarah Roth 250-240-2485 or Jennifer Stahley 250-735-8600. Errington Halloween Pumpkin Trail- Errington Community Park, Friday, October 31st 6:30pm. Bring your costumed children where they’ll run the gauntlet past the ‘spooks’ hidden along the trails, to get their treats. Hot chocolate, bonfire, and fireworks. Admission by donation. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Meadowood “Corcarnival” Halloween Celebration–Meadowood Community Park, Friday, October 31st, 6:30pm. Corcarnival Halloween theme with the “Very Scary” Haunted Walk, Dragon Bouncy Castle, young children’s fun and games, bonfire, live entertainment, food concession and fireworks. Free admission. 250-752-7454 or 250-752-6728 CHRCO Halloween Monster Ball– Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Friday, October 31st 8:00pm-12:00am Doors open 7:00pm. Dance the night away with CODI Band. Prizes for best individual and couples costumes. Tickets: Advance $15 or $20 at the door. Cranky Dog, Coombs General Store and Cruisers Grill. Cash bar. Free coffee/tea/soda for designated drivers. Free overnight RV camping available. 250-927-2747 or www.chrco.org

November 2014 Meadowood Community Bottle Drive– Meadowood Store, Saturday, November 1st, 9:00am-4:00pm (First Saturday each month) Please support Meadowood Community events, by dropping off refundable bottles/cans. 250-752-6728 Grace United Church Fall Bazaar– Saturday, November 1st, 10:00am-2:00pm Refreshments, bake table, crafts, home made children’s knitted items, gift basket draw, silent auction. www.coombsgraceunitedchurch.webs.com Annual Coombs Fair Fall Supper– Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs Fairgrounds, Saturday, November 1st. Delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings and home made apple and pumpkin pie. Doors open 4:00pm Two sittings: 4:30pm and 6:00pm. Tickets at the door. Adults $20.00 Seniors $15.00 Children 6-12, $12.00. Children under 5 free. Proceeds from this family friendly, (no smoking, no alcohol) event go toward fairground maintenance and community programs and events sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. 250- 752-9757, 250-752-9935 or www.coombsfair.ca Errington Coffee House– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, November 1st 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Open stage format. Free admission for performers. Adults $5.00 Coffee and treats available. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Marc Atkinson Trio in Concert– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, November 15th 8:00pm Featuring an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, and ragtime by one of Canada’s premier guitarists. Tickets $20 at Errington General Store, Cranky Dog or Heaven on Earth. Coffee and treats available. www.marcatkinson.com or www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Bradley Centre Pancake Breakfast and Market – Sun-

Visit arrowsmithcalendar.com for up-to-date community events and activities day, November 16th, 8:30-12:00pm (Third Sunday of the month January-November) Market table rental $8. Hearty breakfast $6 per person. Members ($2 annual fee) and invited guests. 250-248-0676 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Manage Chronic Pain With Yoga and Meditation– Living Well Body Works Studio-Coombs Junction Wellness Centre, Tuesdays, November 18th-December 16th 11:00am12:30pm Find comfort through guided breathing and meditation techniques. Suitable for people working in a chair or on the floor. $50.00+GST/5 sessions 250-738-0232 or www.livingwellbodyworks.ca Coombs Country Opera– Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Friday, November 21st, 7:00-10:00pm. Good old time Western music, the third Friday of every month, September through May. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. 250-954-3416 or www.chrco.org Bradley Centre Luncheon– Friday, November 28th, 11:45am-1:15pm. $6 per person (The last Friday of the month January-November) Enjoy home made soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee/ tea. Members ($2 annual fee) and invited guests. 250-248-2336 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Grace United Church Fall Supper and Auction– Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds, Friday, November 28th 6:00pm. Adults $18.00 Children 12 and under $15.00 with consideration to families with two or more children. This is a fundraising event for the church. www.coombsgraceunitedchurch.webs.com CHRCO Country Harvest Dance– Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Saturday, November 29th 8:00pm-12:00am Doors open at 7:00pm. Pull on your boots and kick up your heels with Montgomery County. MUST bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation, along with your ticket. Tickets: Advance $15 or $20 at the door. Cranky Dog, Coombs General Store and Cruisers Grill. Cash bar. Free coffee/tea/soda for designated drivers. Free overnight RV camping available. 250-927-2747 or www.chrco.org Black Umfolosi in Concert– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, November 29th 8:00pm Touring five member troupe from Zimbabwe performs rousing a capella songs and traditional dances. Tickets $20 at Errington General Store, Cranky Dog or Heaven on Earth. Coffee and treats available. www.blackumfolosi.com or www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

December 2014 Errington Coffee House– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, December 6th, 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm Open stage format. Free admission for performers. Adults $5.00 Coffee and treats available. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Meadowood Community Bottle Drive– Meadowood Store, Saturday, December 6th, 9:00am-4:00pm (First Saturday each month) Please support Meadowood Community events, by dropping off refundable bottles/cans. 250-7526728 or www.meadowwoodresidents.com Morning Glory School Christmas Faire– Saturday, December 6th, 10:00am-3:00pm Family crafts and activities, wholesome food cafe, silent auction, vendors with unique gifts. Many items handcrafted. Please note that pre-school to Class 8 registration is accepted during the school year. Please call to arrange a school visit. 250-752-2722 or mgs@shawcable.com www.morninggloryschool.ca

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FENCING Coombs Christmas Craft Fair– Coombs Fairgrounds, Saturday, December 6th 10:00am-3:00pm Tables $50 Indoor $25 Outdoor Admission and parking is free. 250-752-9757 or www.coombsfair.ca Errington Christmas Arts and Crafts Show– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, December 6th and 13th 10:00am-3:00pm Free admission. A great selection of the finest local crafts. Lunch and refreshments available. www.erringtonhall.ca Coombs Country Opera– Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Friday, December 19th, 7:00-10:00pm. Good old time Western music, the third Friday of every month, September through May. Open stage. Adults $5.00 Musicians and children free. 250-954-3416 or www.chrco.org Errington Christmas Concert– Errington War Memorial Hall, Saturday, December 20th, 7:30pm Long-standing Errington tradition. Seasonal music, films and skits for the whole family to enjoy. Admission by donation at the door or bring a food bank donation. Coffee and treats available. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca Grace United Church Christmas Carol Service– Tuesday, December 23rd 7:00pm www.coombsgraceunitedchurch.webs.com CHRCO New Years Eve Dance– Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Wednesday, December 31st, 9:00pm-1:00am Featuring Montgomery County and a full buffet. Ring in the New Year with champagne. Ticket Price TBA Cranky Dog, Coombs General Store and Cruisers Grill. Cash bar. Free coffee/tea/ soda for designated drivers. Free overnight RV camping available. 250-927-2747 or www.chrco.org

Bradley Centre (Home of the Mid-Island Pensioners and Hobbyists Association)- In addition to the monthly pancake breakfasts, lunches and market, numerous programs are happening in the Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road. Programs include, Spinners, Zumba, Carpet Bowling, and many more. 250-248-2336 or arrowsmithcalendar.com Coombs Fairgrounds- There is always something going on at the fairgrounds. Events and programs fill the Activity Building, the Arrowsmith Hall and The Soundgarden, every day. Be sure to check out Seniors’ Badminton, Boot Camp, Youth Programs, Floor Curling, Gymnastics and many more. Located at 1014 Ford Road, behind the Coombs General Store. www.coombsfair.ca www.thesoundgarden.org or arrowsmithcalendar.com Coombs World Parrot Refuge– Open daily 10:00am4:00pm except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults $14.00 Seniors and Youth 13-17 $12.00 Children 6-12 $10.00 5 and under free (Tax not included) All proceeds from the Thrift Shop go towards care of the birds. 2116 Alberni Highway www.worldparrotrefuge.org CHRCO- In addition to the monthly Coombs Country Opera and monthly dances at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds watch for many other upcoming music festivals, programs and events in the PQ News, and arrowsmithcalendar. You will find the Coombs Rodeo Grounds at 2601 Alberni Highway. 250-954-3416 or www.chrco.org Errington War Memorial Hall- While best known for musical performances, the hall is also home to many ongoing programs, Aerobics, Spanish Lessons, Yoga and Every Voice Choir. 1390 Errington Road www.erringtonhall.bc.ca North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre- Open daily 9:00am –5:00pm. Gate closes at 4:30pm. This is truly a “Wildlife Experience for the Whole Family” Tickets: Adults $8.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 Children under 3 free (Does not include taxes) 1240 Leffler Road, Errington, V0R 1V0 250-248-8534 or www.niwra.org

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PHOTOGRAHY SHOW IN PARKSVILLE RAISES FUNDS FOR CANCER SOCIETY

Father-son travels displayed in pictures Show runs until Nov. 15 at Arts Cafe

of a silent auction, which runs through to the end of the show. The bid sheets are located on the side of the beverage fridge. JESSICA SKELTON A portion of the net profits reporter@pqbnews.com from this show will go to the If you’re looking for some Canadian Cancer Society, said new artwork to hang on your Warren, whose father passed wall, why not help out a good away in 1988 from cancer. cause while you’re at it? “We’re doing it as a tribute to You’ll currently find your him,” he said. opportunity to do just that at The three photographs not Parksville’s Arts Cafe. Here, pho- for sale are originals by Warren tography show Sr. “They’re titled “Harry & just fantastic He (my father) had a George: Here & prints,” said darkroom and he spent There” is runWarren, who a lot of time there, and I ning now unwill keep the spent a lot of time til Nov. 15. The photos for senwith him exhibit features timental reaIAN WARREN photographs sons. taken by Arts CaHowever, he fe’s owner Ian Warren and his late also said prints of these images father, also named Ian Warren. can be created and sold upon “I rediscovered all these request. prints during a move and felt it Photography was a love the was long overdue for us to do a two men shared. “He (my father) had a darkroom and he joint show,” said Warren. The prints showcase places spent a lot of time there, and I the Warrens lived over the years. spent a lot of time with him,” Both men spent time in Canada, said Warren. As for the name of the show, England and Australia, and now “Harry & George,” it too has a Warren continues to travel. All but three of the 16 origi- family connection. Since Warnal photos on display are part ren and his father had the same

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Ian Warren, owner of the Arts Cafe in Parksville, holds a portrait of his late father, also named Ian Warren. The two men are finally doing a joint photography show, titled “Harry & George: Here & There,” at the cafe until Nov. 15. A majority of the photographs are for sale via silent auction, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

first name, calling out “Ian” led to a lot of confusion. So, the family started to call Warren Sr. by his middle name, Harry.

“George isn’t my middle name, but ‘Harry and George’ had a ring to it,” said Warren. To view the photographs and

place your bid, visit Arts Cafe at 147 Harrison Ave. in Parksville. Winners of the silent auction will be contacted after Nov. 15.

FUNDRAISER FOR CHILD HAVEN OCT. 17

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Stilt dancer Petra Knight entertains the crowd at last year’s Child Haven fundraiser.

The 20th Annual Child Haven Fundraising Dinner will take place at the Parksville Conference and Community Centre on Oct. 17. This year, the event will return to the traditional sit-down Indian vegetarian meal with a no-host bar. Organizers say those who attend can listen to the sounds of Parksville’s Kumbana Marimba, browse the Indian marketplace

and meet humanitarians Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino, founders of Child Haven. Child Haven nurtures children in nine homes located in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh, and relies solely on private donations. The organization is based on the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, which does not recognize caste, promotes equality of the sexes, non-violence, vegetarian meals, respect for cultural/religious background and simple living. Each year, hundreds of volunteers put on fundraisers like this in

Parksville to raise money for Child Haven’s kids. The group says all of the money raised goes directly to the children. Tickets are available at Amrikko’s Grill and Fireside Books in Parksville and Heaven on Earth and The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach. Admission is $25 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. For full table reservations (eight people), please call Cilla Lewenhaupt at 250-7520968. Please visit www.childhaven. ca for more information. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by Cilla Lewenhaupt

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Kootenay-based “stoke folk” quintet Shred Kelly will bring their banjo-infused indie folk rock to this year’s Halloween Costume Dance at the Errington Hall on Oct. 25.

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Get ready for some foot-stomping good times at the Halloween Costume Dance at the Errington Hall. This year, Fernie-based band Shred Kelly brings their banjo-infused indie folk rock to the event on Oct. 25. Shred Kelly recently won some national attention by earning a spot on the Green Couch Sessions/CBC Radio 3 ‘Tracks on Tracks’ train adventure. “We thought they’d be the perfect band for the occasion,” said Valerie Dare, music co-ordinator at the Errington Hall.

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This year does bring some changes to the annual costume dance. The event is now for all ages. As such, there will be no bar at the dance. “We want to be as inclusive and family-friendly as possible, and try to ensure everyone has a safe Halloween,” Dare said. The night kicks off at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. There will be an intermission part-way through the evening with free snacks. Adult tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Cranky Dog Music, Heaven on Earth and the Errington Store. Youth ages 5-12 can buy their tickets for $5 at the door, and kids under 5 are free. — NEWS Staff

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Mother Nature has been uncooperative so far, stalling the second annual Kiting For Kids fundraising endeavour that will see 24 kiteboarders sail across the Georgia Strait and back to raise money for the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Last April for the inaugural crossing, there was no shortage of wind when just a handful of participants launched from Columbia Beach in Parksville. That epic journey saw Ken Droog of Parksville, Dennis McDonald of Parksville, Harold Grindl of Nanoose Bay and Allan Barry of Nanaimo head out in winds so strong that only two completed the task. In the end, one kite was shredded, one board was lost and two kiteboarders were overpowered by howling winds but the team who made up Kiting For Kids generated $10,000 for the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. This year’s fundraising goal is $20,000 and with two dozen participants involved, the group has already raised more than $14,000. Droog who, a realtor with RE/MAX First, is spearheading the campaign and he said the challenge the participants face range from the required wind and the variables of the Georgia Strait, which is known to produce gale-force winds and high seas. “Right now, Mother Nature is playing with us and we are watching the weather closely,” he said. “When we see that we are going to get a consistent wind on both sides of the Strait we will go but there are instances when it will show 20 knots at San Pareil but only six knots in Davis Bay. To get from the Island to the Mainland

and back we need a full system with a lot of wind.” He said the target is 20 knots and if they see a forecast of 20 to 25 knots they will go but if it is a lot more than that it could be too dangerous. “Last year it was barely 20 knots on this side and when we hit Lasqueti Island it was 35 with gusts up to 40 knots and it was a very intense ride. A third of the way across the strait I lost a board and was blown off the board with the gusts and the boat had to retrieve it. We are at the mercy of Mother Nature.” He said this year there are more participants, so the logistics are more challenging but he pointed out they have added extra support boats. “We have some very talented kite boarders from around Vancouver Island and the mainland joining us in the 2014 crossing. It should be quite the spectacle out on the Strait.” This year, Droog said the group is launching from Pipers Lagoon in Nanaimo. “We will likely return to Pipers Lagoon but that may change depending on the wind and direction.” As the date to make the immense return crossing nears, so does the deadline to make their equally immense fundraising goal but Droog said he is confident they will. “Each participant is tasked with trying to raise $500 this year and some have raised more than that.” Still not on board is Sir Richard Branson. The flamboyant British billionaire who is an avid kiteboarder has been invited to take part but Droog said so far he has declined. The B.C. Hospital Foundation has a donation button on their website so people can feel confident they are donating directly to building a brand new Children’s Hospital in the province. For more details visit www.kitingforkids.com.

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Inuit storyteller Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak will open this season of the MAC’s popular storytelling series, Tales for the Telling, on Oct. 24. The stories Arvaarluk Kusugak tells are the same ones he heard growing up above the Arctic circle.

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The MAC’s popular storytelling series Tales for the Telling opens on Friday, Oct. 24 with Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak. Author and storyteller, Arvaarluk Kusugak was born in Qaktiktalik (Cape Fullerton), NWT (now Nunavut) on the west coast of Hudson Bay. He was raised in Repulse Bay, right on the Arctic Circle, where his family lived a traditional lifestyle. The stories he now tells are the stories he heard every night growing up. Aside from storytelling around the world, Arvaarluk Kusugak has

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Sunday at the same place and time until Dec. 21, and will start up again on Jan. 11, 2015 and run until mid-March. Oceanside Place Arena also hosts a free youth drop-in hockey night for youths aged 13-15 on Monday nights form 7:45-8:45 p.m. This is “pond hockey” so no equipment in necessary, said McNutt. Free helmet and skate rentals are available at the arena, but participants are encouraged to bring their own skates and helmet if they have them. — Submitted by the RDN

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Fire Prevention Week October 5 - 11 Bow-Horne Bay

Dashwood

Top: Chief Steve Anderosov.

Front Row, left to right: L Deputy Chief G. Howard, D. Mabee, D. Cappus, Lt. J. Hooper, C. Olson, E. Beauchamp, J. Davey. Back Row, left to right: H. Jestin, G. Roberts, Lt. A. Hillsden, Chief N. Acciavatti, Lt. P. Hyde, J. Edge, Lt. J. Morton, R. Cappus, M. Belobaba, C. Anderson, A. Courtice. Missing: L Capt. L. Hepting, Lt. Z. Stonley, Lt. J. Brown, M. Scott, G. Percival, B. McCauley, K. Morton, D. Sorg, J. Palet, D. Francoeur, B. March, S. Walsh, D. Chetcuti.

Middle Row, left to right: Firefighter Don McKenzie , Support and Logistics Al Horeczy. Front Row, left to right: Probationary Firefighter Reg Prasad, Firefighter John Arnold , Captain Kootchie Giroux , D/C Geoff MacIntosh, Firefighter Sterling Ignatescue, First Responder Instructor Bill Lovegrove, Captain Roy Allen, Firefighter Ken Collett. Missing: Training Officer: Philip Brown, Captain: Jesse Partridge, Firefighters: Chris Bennett, Charles Brown, Dennis McQuillan, Keith Nickerson, Doug Prizeman and Firefighter Cadet: Kyra Wilson.

Coombs-Hilliers

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Front row (kneeling), left to right: Captain Kevin Brittain, Captain Chris Hillsden, Adam Carter, Theresa Benoit, Shaleigh Spence, Laurens Jaques. Back Row (standing), left to right: Dave Baldinger, Darius Bliss, Brad Cornish, Dominic Brittain, Kevin Fuson, Andrew, Terry Whibley, Rob Mutch, Captain Morgan Black, Eben Sedun, Deputy Chief David Fisher.

Left to right: Captain Ed Pater, Don Coghill, Jeremy Linning, Chief George Lenz, Jim McLean, Administrator Margaret Furnell, Captain Simone Maguire, Jay McIntyre, Deputy Chief Lloyd Rae, Paul DenHaan, Zoe Fiddler, Michael Smith, Jim Fiddler, Dave Kelsberg, Assistant Chief John MacMillan, missing Lieutenant Rob Cottrell, Vince Norris, Spencer Rae.

Regrets: Chief Aaron Poirier, Jeff Simmons, Bill Van Duin, Don Brittain, Harlem Brooks.

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NANOOSE BAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department plays a major role in the safety of Nanoose and surrounding communities. We are made up of volunteers from all walks of life, gathering for the purpose of fighting fires and providing other emergency first response activities, filling a gap that is much needed in a small community. We recruit at the end of the year and will be looking for dedicated, responsible, reliable and healthy individuals that work well in a team environment and look forward to helping others. Find out more about us, attend our AGM on October 15, 2014. 7pm at 2471 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay

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• Time to start thinking about cleaning your chimney for the fall/ winter and preparing for potential power outages. Make sure your smoke detector batteries are tested! • Just a reminder to make sure that your house numbers are easily visible from the road and at night so we can see them in the event of an emergency. • For our safety and yours, if you see our truck emergency lights or our personnel please slow down, we are either at or going to an emergency. • Drive carefully during the increased rain that we may experience in the fall.

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TIPS FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

• Test yours every month • Check your batteries FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 5TH-11TH 250-752-2144 (3241 Alberni Hwy), Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department

FIRE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ▼ Appliances and lights are plugged into separate electrical outlets.

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The clothes dryer has a clean vent and filter (no lint built-up).

▼ Electrical cords are in good condition (not damaged).

▼ The furnace has been inspected in the past year.

▼ A grown-up always stays in the kitchen whenever food is cooking on the stovetop.

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Fire Prevention Week October 5 - 11 Errington

Parksville

Back Row, left to right: (Captain) George Klemm, Matt Smith, (Captain) Mason Sigouin, Brad Williams, Kevin Kurkiniemi, Guy Vigneault, Norm Norman, (Fire Chief) Troy Bater. Middle row, left to right: Justin Glendale, Dave Seaton, Chris Armour, Stacey Price, Laurie Taylor, Ralph Christian, Chelsea Kelloway. Front Row, left to right: Corben Franklin, Bradley Bater, Megan Edgeley, Kris Bergen, Colleen Rowe, Susan Watkins, Adam Furness, Chaney Vigneault. Missing from photo: Shawn Holme, (Lieutenant) Dave Dahlstedt, Katie King, Scott Walker.

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Front Row, left to right: Dylan Harrison, Shawn Newall, Ross Thompson, Robb Farrell, Lt. Robert Hale, Randall Mark, Rob Fell. Middle Row, left to right: Fred Bull, Alex Smith, Roy Burns, Justin Healey, John Thompson, Lynne Farrell, Cpt. Monica Litton, Ashley Nygren, Morris Bouman. Back Row, left to right: Jeremy Maeers, Lt. Leo Groenewegen, Training Officer Denis Holme, Deputy Chief John Newall, Chris Wood, Cpt. Cody Nielsen, Ben Groenewegen, Chief Doug Penny. Missing from photo: Cpt. Murray Walker, Dave McCann, Shane Servant, Adam Snyder.

FIRE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ▼

Doug Banks (Fire Chief), Marc Norris (Deputy Chief), Tyrone Heigh (Assistant Chief), Capt. Eric Miller, Lt. Rob Murison, Ken King, Liz Olson, Tim Lotzien, Bill Tkach, Adam Fras, Tom Zanchetta, Chris Kilfoil, Capt. Scott Baillie, Lt. Mike Tisdell, Mike Matzanke, Shaun Bartlett, Marty Wickman, Tim Nolan, Miki Butterworth, Jon Abbott, Carson Wuerch, Kim Reach, Capt. Mike Davidson, Lt. Aaron Callaway, Larry Schug, Steven Liedl, Amanda Tornai, Paul Roy, Mark Chandler, Jesse Roberts (Jr), Chris Bergestad, Sean Wood, Lt. Mark Adelborg, Lt. Daryl Britz, David Hildebrand, Courtney Davidson, Jesse Kroell, Wade Hoard, Mike Weeks, Richard Reedel, Tad Crowie, Andrew Wiersma, Tai Long (special duty).

Front Row: Mark Watson. Middle Row, left to right: Hans Trupp, Cliff Bergum, Nancy Marshall, Heidi Zabel, Darren Edwards, Chris Sumando, Denyse Kohse, Mike Rogers, Rob Junkala, Ron Smith, Parker Mcdonald, Deputy Chief Peter Cornell. Back Row, left to right: Fire Chief Darryl Kohse, Scott Stephina, Lt Mike Insley, Nick Ruf, Matt Traynor, Lt Friso Mckenzie, Aaron Schneider, Mike Hamiton, Jess Humphreys, Douglas Lochhead, Dan Ritchie, Cameron Hart.

FIRE ALARMS

FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Remember to test your fire alarms and check your batteries often.

•Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each bedroom •Establish an outdoor meeting place in the event of a fire

All extension cords are used safely (not under carpets or across walking areas.)

•Have your furnace and chimney inspected and cleaned every year •Create a home escape plan and practice fire drills together

▼ Portable space heaters are 3 feet away from anything that can burn.

▼ All smoke alarms work when tested by a grown-up.

▼ Portable space heaters are off whenever a grown-up leaves the room and goes to sleep

Deep Bay Volunteer Fire Department We at the Bow Horn Bay Fire Department are planning our

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Is your chimney cleaned & ready for use? Do you have a reflective address sign so we can quickly find you at night?

BOW HORN BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT

• Install smoke detectors • Plan your escape from fire • Ensure your address is visible • Cook carefully • Give space heaters space • Matches and lighters are not toys • Candles burn • Use electricity safely • Crawl low under smoke • Fire extinguishers are a last resort

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“We would like to ask our citizens to have their Chimneys and Wood Burning Appliances cleaned and inspected before they use them this season. We also ask that everyone’s street address be visible from both directions so that emergency services can locate your home when seconds count.”

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December 26, 1923 â€“ September 23, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Gerein. She is survived by daughter Jan Okert, grandson Terence Okert and brother Lloyd Kupser. Eva was born in Revenue, Saskatchewan and grew up in a large family on a farm that she remembered with fondness. In her early years she enjoyed school and music. She played the accordion, piano, organ and guitar. Eva was married to John and together they ran an electrical contracting business. After moving to Kelowna, Eva worked at Cooperâ€™s Grocery where she was head cashier for many years. Eva enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and baking (she made a wonderful pie). She always enjoyed special occasions over a wonderful home-cooked meal. Evaâ€™s Prairie upbringing gave her great inner strength, she was always independent and believed in a good work ethic. We would like to thank Home Support and all the wonderful people at Eagle Park for their kindness and caring on our journey. A service will be held at the Church of the Ascention, 887 Wembley Road, Parkville on Thursday, October 16th at 11:00 am. We wish you Peace on the other side. You are now free to fly with NO more worries. We will love and miss you always.

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In your own home on your own instrument

KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LANTZVILLE LOCATION has a

LUMBER SALES POSITION

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

available. Sales experience an asset.

P/T CARE AIDE required for male with MS in QB. Hours and wages negotiable. (250)752-5325 or pk4193@telus.net.

Apply in person with resume. Monday - Friday, 9am to 3 pm

7187 LANTZVILLE RD.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOUNERYMAN Plumber/Gas Fitter required immediately for F/T employment with busy plumbing firm. Wage $30/hr to start+ benefits package. Reply to: workingonadream@ outlook.com

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Must have valid Traffic Control Certification for long term project in Parksville. We have immediate positions to fill. Email resumes to: t7513316@telus.net

Rod & Gun. Looking for exp, reliable, responsible, energetic full time/part-time servers, bartenders & cooks. Contact Dan @ 250-240-2246 or dan@rodandgunparksville.com, or on location 163 Alberni Hwy. Parksville. 250-248-6511

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED 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 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 donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

HELP WANTED

JOB OPPORTUNITIES SERVICE ADVISOR and

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC 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: bluenosemotor@telus.ca fax: 250-951-9844

Imported Quality. Local Integrity.

THOMAS BEVERLEY HUDSON (1932-2014)

Just before midnight on Thursday, October 2nd, The Lord said, â€œCome home, Tommy.â€? Having struggled for several hours, Tom relaxed and passed quietly and peacefully into The Kingdom with family members close by. Tom first travelled to Canada from South Africa in 1955 and fell in love with the country. In 1956 he travelled back to S.A. where he and Bobbi were married. They returned to Canada the following year and settled in Calgary. After several active years within the oil and gas industry, Tom and two partners launched their own successful design and service company within The Patch. Tom eventually retired in 1990 and having spent many happy family holidays in the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area the decision was made to make the Island their permanent home. Tom embraced everything about the Island. He became an active member of St. Markâ€™s Anglican Church. He sailed, he fished, he joined the Qualicum Beach Golf Club and he volunteered with the Salvation Army. Tom made friends with young and old alike. He cherished friendships made here in the early years in Qualicum and remained in touch with many old and dear friends in Calgary. Tom adored his children Tracy, Sharron and David and daughter-in-law Gail. He was a truly wonderful Dad and their friends still say that while he was strict during their early years, he was always fair. His grandchildren, Lauren, Elizabeth and Ryan, stole his heart, too, and he enjoyed every moment of their lives. We will miss you, Dabs. The Hudson family is forever thankful for all the wonderful staff and care givers at Eagle Park in Qualicum Beach. Each and every one of you has been a blessing. We are also grateful for the love and support weâ€™ve received from our St. Markâ€™s family.

A celebration of Tomâ€™s life will be held on All Saints Day, Saturday, November 1st, 2014, 2:00 pm, at St. Markâ€™s Anglican Church in Qualicum.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MEDICAL HEALTH

GARDENING

LANDSCAPING

APPLIANCES

LANDSCAPER $16/hr. Avail. for residential lawn and garden care. Call Evie @ 250-228-1509 Email: evielove10s@yahoo.ca

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

PAINTING

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

KIMâ€™S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970

Bluestone Land & Aquascape - Garden Designs - Water features - Lawn & Garden Care Certified Landscaper Shayne (250)228-6696 bluestonelandscape@ hotmail.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CARPENTRY

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.

Carpenter new to Parksville & Qualicum Beach area. 35 yrs exp. Renoâ€™s , decks, flooring & more. Call Rick 778-269-3787

CARPET CLEANING

OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Oct-Jan painting specials, 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. Call 250-228-5204.

CARPET CLEANING. Call Tim at 250-954-5585. Truck mounted 25 years experience.

CLEANING SERVICES

Wes-Coast Yardbirds 250-752-9444 Landscaping, Gardening, Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry, Hardscapes, Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call

RETIRED Plumber Repairs, fixture replace, H/W tanks. (250)586-9691.

SANDICLEAN Services are looking for clients in the Parksville/QB area. Call 250-2483321.

REPAIRS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRMarine, lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, welding. Good rates. Can pick-up and deliver. (250)752-2938, cell 228-4396.

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

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

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

Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963

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HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-951-4625.

Scott @ 250-821-1994.

HAUL AWAY JUNK; big or small loads, garden and construction waste, garage cleanout. Call 250-240-1116.

DRYWALL The Sharp Design Landscaping Group- Call 250.248.3835

OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Hedge trimming & shaping, tree cutting, trimming. Mowing, gutters. Fall clean-up specials! Call (250)240-1116.

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HOME REPAIRS CARE HOME REPAIR Experienced carpentry & painting. No GST! Seniorâ€™s Discount Call George @ 250-594-4407

Gardening

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IRRIGATION BLOWOUT starting NOVEMBER Book now! Fall clean-ups, pruning, lawn mowing & weeding.

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Excavating and Drainage

KERRY GRAY EXCAVATING & TRUCKING Mini Excavator & Bobcat with Rubber Tracks & 6-8 Yard Capacity Dump Truck

â€˘ Landscape preparation â€˘ Stump removal â€˘ Driveway preparation â€˘ Land & brush clearing â€˘ Lawn removal â€˘ Site prep â€˘ Drainage ditching â€˘ Delivery of gravel, mulch, etc â€˘ Removal of yard debris â€˘ Demolition work

Tree Services

APARTMENT/CONDO

101-897 W. Island Hwy, Parksville, B.C. Each office independently owner and operated

Available Rental Properties Bowser House: 5 bdrm, 2 bath, NS - $1300/mth Parksville Condo: 2 bdrm, 3 bath NS, NP - $1400/mth 2 bdrm, 2 bath NS NP furnished - $1300/mth Qualicum Beach House: 3 bdrm, 2 bath NS - $1450/mth 2 bdrm, 1bath NS - $1200/mth 2 bdrm, 2 bath NS, NP - $1400/mth 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath NS, NP - $1250/mth Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath NS, NP â€“ $950/mth Nanoose Bay Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS - $1000/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS, NP, $1050/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS, NP, furnished - $1100/mth

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GARAGE SALES

ERRINGTON 1874 Errington Rd. Oct. 11 (10-4). Moving Sale.. Iâ€™m running out of time... make me an offer!!

PARKSVILLE: 425 Stanford Rd., Sat. Oct 11, 9-12pm. Westcoast Foam Warehouse sale; furniture, tools, electric lift chair, assorted plumbing, fishing gear, household items.

ESTATE SALE

601 LOWREYâ€™S RD, Parksville, BC. Thursday, Oct. 9, 11-3 Friday, Oct. 10, 10-2 Saturday, Oct. 11, 9-1 Reclining couch, chair & loveseat, teak buffet table and chairs, small tables, antique piano stool, maple & other bedroom furniture, cedar chest, lift beds, art, collectibles, household, Rubbermaid cabinet, deep freeze & lots more! Hosted by Karenâ€™s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com EX AIRLINE Selling tons of different clothes & giant garage sale in the house - 337 Willow Street, PV. Fri. & Sat. 9am-3pm. 89 Mint Honda CRX. (250)248-2029. French Creek-1273 Sunrise Dr. Sat (8:30-2) Tools, furniture, new clothing, household & sewing items. 1923 Singer Treadle Machine French Creek- 930 Mullholand Dr. Sat, Oct 11. 9am (postponed if raining) Great variety of stuff! HUGE FARM MOVING SALE. 3379 Alberni Hwy. All of October! Fri 4pm to dark & Sat 8am-1pm. Everything must go.

PARKSVILLE. 641 Martindale Rd. Sat. Oct. 11 & Sun. Oct. 12, 10am-4pm. Big tentful of goodies: generator, barb wire, garden cultivator, truck box, retro furniture, bedding, records, CDs, & much more! PARKSVILLE 691 Foxtail Ave. Oct 11 (8-1). 72â€? glass dining room table w/side table, elect f/p w/mantle, beam built in vac, household & misc. Parksville-769 Phillips St. Sat (8-12) Household items, misc, books. Everything must go! PARKSVILLE. MOVING Sale. SUNDAY, Oct. 12, 9am-2pm. 1049 Yellow Brick Rd. Household decor, tools, furniture, bikes, tents, garden furniture, too much to list. QUALICUM 506 Dogwood Rd. Oct 11 (8:30-1). Downsizing. Furniture, fabric, & fun flotsom.

QUALICUM BAY LIGHTHOUSE Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Sunday, Oct 12, (8-12). Served by the Bowser Elementary Pac a Pancake breakfast. Flea market. Entertainment, small animal swap. Tables $10. Rain or Shine. Phone 778-424-9900 or info@communityhall.ca

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Painting

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Residential & Commercial WCB Insured

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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RE/MAX First Realty Property Management

SERVICE DIRECTORY BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE

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).

RENTALS

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PLUMBING

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Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

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QUALICUM BEACH - VANCOUVER DIRECT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

FUEL/FIREWOOD

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

FRENCH CREEK area- furnished bachelor cottage, own entry, newly renovated w/full kitchen, 2 piece bath, queen bed, NS/NP. $700 inclds utils. Avail now. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Call to view 250-248-6699.

QUALICUM (Whiskey Creek)Big rm, priv entrance, includes utils, phone, wi-fi, W/D, need car. $450. Call (250)594-6611.

Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding

CARE-A-MINIUM IN Parksville- fully contained 1 bdrm patio home, walking distance to shopping, quiet complex for independent seniors offering some assistance. Rent inclds weekly housekeeping, heavy laundry, vacuuming, etc. Optional dining program available offering dinners Mon-Fri, wheel chair friendly, 1 sm pet allowed. Long term rental preferred. Peace of mind for the whole family. $1150/mo. Avail Nov 1. 607-265 Mills Street. Call (250)248-1018.

PARKSVILLE 700 sq.ft. 1 bdrm w/large private, fenced & gated yard. Close to trails and beach. Hardwood floors, 4 applâ€™s, (nearly new), n/s, small pet OK. Gas f/p, elect heat. $800/mo incl. util. Internet & cable $28. Avail Nov 1st. To view call 250-248-9656

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

Chris McLean 250-757-9232 or 1-877-581-3311

cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!! FURNITURE 4 PC wood bdrm suite, qn size headboard, 2 end tables (with 2 drawers ea.), 9 drawer dresser; $195. White kitchen cabinet with 4 shelves and 1 drawer; $39. (250)248-0291 Downsizing. Quality furniture: Sofa loveseat & chair $800 Love seat & 2 chairs $250. Antique 4 poster D bed & mattress. $1200. 250-248-5456

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? QUEEN SIZED Pillow Top Beauty Rest boxspring mattress, 9mths old. Med/firm. Paid $1500 asking $750 obo. Call (250)585-7744.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum

Recently re-decorated

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Available now

Call 1-250-594-3004

CENTRALLY LOCATED 1 bdrm senior housing suite in Hustwick Place. Approx. 500 sq.ft. w/storage closet & balcony. Large bathroom w/walk-in shower. Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking, but scooter storage avail. in bldg. N/S, N/P. Avail. November 1st. $840/mo. Call 250-248-9154.

MOILLIET MANOR 2 bdrm, second floor 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. 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.

COTTAGES 2 bdrm, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville. Avail until May 31/15. Suit quiet, responsible people. $800/mo. Elec, heat,cable & wireless internet inclâ€™d. No pets, no smokers. References reqâ€™d. 250-248-3171. ERRINGTON 1 bedroom unfurnished cottage suitable for one person, w/d, no pets, no smoking, utilities included $750 available immed. References required 250-248-0845

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 3 bedroom mobile home for rent on acreage in Bowser. 5 appliances. Available right away. References required. $800/mth 250-951-7473 ERRINGTON: 2BDRM $850+. N/S. Pets neg. Share property, covered porch. 250-954-3750.

HOMES FOR RENT ERRINGTON: 1-BDRM, 700 sq.ft., 4 applâ€™s, wood/tile floors, large workshop. Absolutely NO SMOKING & no pets. $750/mo +utils. (250)248-6554 PARKSVILLE 2/3 bdrm home, n/s, pets neg. Walking distance to town. $1100 /mo. Avail. Oct 15. 250-248-9237

SEAT SALE ON NOW!!!

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SUITES, UPPER QUALICUM â€œWHISKEY Creekâ€?- bachelor sized cottage, $575 inclds utils/phone/cable/wi-fi, no bus need car. Call (250)594-6611.

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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.

Emerald Estates Parksville. 50 + semi assisted living. 1 bdrm patio home. Recently painted & renoâ€™d. Hskpng & lndry inclâ€™d, meal plan optâ€™l. $1200. Call 250-248-0966

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PARKSVILLE: (3 mins from)2 bdrm+ office, older home. Electric heat, oil furnace. Cat ok, no parties, N/S. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. $700/mo. Avail. now. Call Kathy (250)951-9886.

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Alexanders Bluestime Band

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Centre

280 East Island Highway & Corfield Street - Parksville

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Join Us in Song and Worship Everyone Welcome Sunday 10:00am Errington Hall 1390 Errington Rd. Info: 250-954-3941 www.livinghopecommunitychurch.ca

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.

Summer and the Sinners A hard-hitting blues band!

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Sat., October 11th • 7-11pm in the pub

HOROSCOPES

For Oct. 9 - Oct. 16, 2014 ARIES It will be easier to

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LIBRA There has been a great deal of tension lately, do not take life so seriously.

TAURUS Regarding a friend

SCORPIO What would you

/coworker, it’s not about “them” or “me” – it’s about “us”.

change in your life if you knew you had the power to make it happen?

GEMINI A completely unexpected event will throw you off your stride today but that’s okay, it’s no big deal.

SAGITTARIUS Are you motivated by hope or by fear? Count your blessings, and celebrate them.

CANCER

You seem impatient to get rid of something that has been part of your life for years. Is that a good idea?

CAPRICORN

LEO Let fate take its course over the next few days and don’t try to force an issue that will likely resolve itself.

AQUARIUS Behind the scenes major changes are taking place. It is all part of the bigger plan.

VIRGO Get out and about and visit people and places you have not seen in awhile.

PISCES You can be too

Career opportunities will come knocking, it is up to you whether you make good use of them.

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The Save–On–Foods Oceanside Generals will look to bounce back from a 5–3 loss to the Comox Valley Glacier Kings with three games this week, starting against the Saanich Braves on Wednesday. The Generals travelled to Saanich to take on the winless Braves last night (score not available at press time) and were hoping to see Saanich’s winless streak remain intact. Friday night, the Generals are back in action against those same Glacier Kings that handed them a 5–3 loss last weekend and they’ll have two chances to return the favour this week as they play a home-and-home on Friday and Saturday. They’ll be without the services of gritty forward Brendan Bilotta, who was injured when he got tangled up during a fight last Saturday. Bilotta could miss up to one month due to an ankle injury, which he’s had problems with since coming to training camp. “Brendan’s injury goes back to before he was even here for

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Logan Savard and the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals will look to bounce back this week after a loss to the Comox Glacier Kings.

our camp,” head coach Jason Johns said.

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couldn’t take part in the on–ice drills. He’s been battling for us

all season so far and it’s hard to lose a guy who’s willing to go out there and play his heart out when he’s not 100 percent.” Bilotta isn’t the only General on the injured list, as forward Mathieu Jallabert is still recovering from a concussion. Defenseman Gibson Doney is also not at full capacity, thanks to an illness that kept him sidelined from practice prior to Wednesday night’s game, but he was hoping to be well enough to play. AP call up Jake McKenzie, from Campbell River, travelled with the Generals to Saanich on Wednesday and will be suiting up for his second game with the Generals this season. “Jake had a good game, from my eyes, in his first call up,” Johns said. “He thought he could have played a little better than he did and he’s looking to improve this time around. With the guys that are down up front, we’ll need him to step in to a bit more ice time this time around and hopefully he can step up his game like he’s wanting to.” See CAN’T TAKE, page A34

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The Kwalikum Secondary School Kondors senior boys soccer team is off to a great start in league play, dispatching the NDSS (Nanaimo District Secondary School) Islanders 4–1 on Tuesday afternoon. Played under ideal October conditions at the Qualicum Beach recreation fields, the senior Kondors came out flying with three goals in the first half, as Caelan Heeps put two into the back of the net and Daniel Doukakis netted a

goal as well. ble of when they are on It’s a younger group of Blair Stewart capped form. players, but this is a very talented squad that has off the game for the “We’ve got a young the potential to surprise a team, if you could call it Kondors with their lot of teams this year. fourth and final goal in that,” Gayton said. BUTCH GAYTON the second half. “We field a team With only four rethat has the majority of turning players from its roster built around last year’s senior team, the Kondors Grade 11s. It’s a younger group of playfield a lineup made up mostly of Grade ers but this is a very talented squad that 11 players. has the potential to surprise a lot of KSS head coach Butch Gayton is hap- teams this year.” py with the product he’s seen on the Goalkeeper Nolin Fong was solid in field and knows what his team is capa- net when tested and with the Kondors

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Friday marks the first of back-to-back games against the Glacier Kings, which takes place in Comox and then Saturday night back at Oceanside Place for a 7:30 start. “We’re a young team and they’ve got a good number of vets, so it shows,” Johns said. “We just need to realize that you can’t We just need to realize that take a period off you can’t take a period off in this league and expect in this league to be alright by the final and expect to be buzzer. alright by the fiJASON JOHNS nal buzzer. You can’t get away with that and it’s something that we’re learning first hand and hopefully something we’ll be able to turn around this week.” Sitting seven points back of the Glacier Kings in the North Division, the Generals could make up some good ground with two wins this weekend. You can catch Friday’s and Saturday’s game on 88.5 The Beach and at Oceanside Place, Saturday night, at 7:30 p.m.

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The Schooner Cove Yacht Club has kicked off their fall season and is now two races deep into the Fall Colours Series. The Fall Colours Series consists of seven races scheduled on alternate weekends, which started on Sept. 21 and will be ending on Dec. 14. Race one saw five boats in the fleet make a downwind start and had their spinnakers deployed at the start line or soon after. They proceeded in this fashion for leg one to Ruth Island and leg two to Winchelsea Island.

After the fourth and final leg, four of the five entrants crossed the finish line within the four-hour time limit. RACE ONE RESULTS Vessel Skipper 1. Rambunctious Bill Walters 2. Calais Ralph Hunter 3. Freewind Richard Hudson 4. Spud John Collins 5. Shingebiss Neal Berger

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The Kondors held a mini three–team round robin last week with both Ballenas and Dover Bay secondary schools, seeing all three teams playing evenly matched games. Both Ballenas and Dover Bay had stronger numbers when it came to their Grade 12’s but the Kondors managed to hold their own and show they can play with and against the older players. “We’re very athletic, super athletic,” Gayton said. “These guys have had the chance to be a part of our soccer academy as well so they’ve learned a few things about the game that’s translated over to the field,” Gayton said. “Put that together with the All of the kids that are work they’ve on our teams are in this been putclass and it’s helping ting in with them with their game and the academy the schoolwork that goes at our school along with it. and it’s been BUTCH GAYTON a good recipe for them so far and we’re hoping to see that continue again this year and help everyone improve by the end of the season,” Gayton said. In it’s second year, the Kwalikum Secondary School Soccer Academy had a solid first year as a program and is on schedule to have another great year. Gayton enjoyed having the academy as a part of the curriculum for students last year and the benefits are showing on the field and in the classroom. “They’re getting a lot out of it, for sure,” Gayton said. “All of the kids that are on our teams are in this class and it’s helping them with their game and the schoolwork that goes along with it.”

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Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these five things: Non-use: This one is really is counterintuitive. When classic cars come to mind for many, the image of the trailer queen or museum piece looms large; in fact, most people think that these are the best cared-for cars. In actuality, they often turn out to be the most problematic cars when they are finally driven. Non-use is actually abuse — seals dry out and start to leak; gas gets stale and turns to varnish; batteries corrode when not removed; and tires get flat spots. Cars that are used and maintained on a regular basis, on the other hand, are often the happiest and most reliable old cars. Improper storage/rodents: This goes along with the above. Failure to drain fuel or use a stabilizer, not using jack stands, and making certain that anti-freeze is up to snuff all contribute to storage-related deterioration. But perhaps the most destructive force has four teeth and a naked tail — rats and mice, the same rodents that wiped out half the population of Europe by carrying Bubonic plague, can really mess with your classic car. They chew upholstery and insulation to make nests (in which they pee, poop and reproduce, not necessarily in that order), and worst of all, they chew on wiring harnesses where it isn’t apparent until something smokes or catches fire from behind the dash of your 1965 Mustang. Road Salt: Most everyone who has taken chemistry knows that the reaction between Sodium Chloride and steel yields iron oxide, more commonly known as rust. But few people truly realize how quickly the damage is done. Just one drive on a wet salty road will give your classic an ugly coating of surface rust on anything on the underside that is not well protected, like suspen-

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City of lights shines brightly on dream machines tractive SUV. It has been over ten years since Volvo introduced the original XC90 and the years have not been good to this vehicle or the brand. Sales for the XC90 and Volvo in general have been pathetic in North America. This new XC90 has a lot going for it and Volvo hopes it will help revive the brand. The XC90 will be sold in Canada with AWD in the T6 or T8 engine variants. Both are turbocharged and supercharged and are matched to an 8-speed automatic. The T6 has 320hp and the T8 comes with an additional 80hp electric motor for improved power and efficiency. The three-row design remains intact but the interior is larger for more space. The dash is a standout with a vertical iPad-like application in the centre for class-leading connectivity and usability. The price of the T6 will start at $60,700 and the T8 will start at $73,400. If this short list this isn’t enough to satisfy your curiosity, check out my Paris gallery at drivewaybc.ca

Lamborghini Asterion

Let’s start with a dream machine. The Lamborghini Asterion concept car was certainly a showstopper. Sidestepping the current design approach of angular shapes with hard edges, this new Lambo has a more curvaceous look that almost mimics a front engine car. What is wedged in the middle of this exotic is a hybrid system that marries a naturally aspirated 5.2L V10 engine with three electric motors (Two in the front producing all wheel drive and another in the transmission for full electric drive capability), producing a whopping 910hp with acceleration that will see this car run to 100km in just three seconds. The Asterion is capable of running on just electric power for roughly 30km and, providing silent driving in a wickedly sexy machine. This is a just a concept at this point but with mounting pressure on car makers to reduce carbon output and the fact the Porsche brand (Another VW Group brand) already has the 918 hybrid, this looks like it could make it to market within the next few years.

VW Golf Alltrack

Ok, now back to earth. With the trend towards allwheel-drive (AWD) gaining more and more momentum it was only a matter of time before cars previously without AWD start to appear with this option. Take the popular VW Golf wagon, soon to be available in Europe with AWD and a slightly higher ground clearance. Called the Alltrack, this more rugged looking and capable VW will certainly appeal to buyers of the Subaru Outback or Audi Allroad. In North America, we don’t buy many wagons but we certainly love when manufacturers add a slightly higher ride-height, lower body cladding plus AWD and call them a crossover vehicle. Sales jump. Not available in Canada but after chatting with VW Canada executives, they have put in a request to Germany to get this car for our AWD-loving climate. Stay tuned.

Toyota i-Road

Imagine a pure electric, three-wheel, scooter-like vehicle, with a fixed roof, steering wheel and can drive up to 45km/h with 50km of electric range. The Toyota i-Road attracted big crowds when it was demonstrated at this year’s Paris Show. The small wheel at the rear of the i-Road pivots at low speed for amazing maneuverability, plus when driven at higher speeds the entire vehicle tilts over like a motorcycle with the front wheels rotating independently of each other. It looks odd and must feel odd to drive but the upside is covered driving, without a helmet, and emissions free transportation. The i-Road is being tested in Japan and will be used in the French city of Grenoble as part of a vehicle-sharing program. This type of vehicle already exists in Europe but the tilting and pivoting elements make it unique. This would not be popular on our wider roads in North America but the i-Road will fit right in on Europe’s busy streets.

Fiat 500X

The Chrysler Groups’ parent company Fiat is at it again, taking the best that its European brands have to offer and marrying them with American brands. The Fiat 500L has had a mild reception here in North America so now they have taken the same platform and produced the Jeep Renegade. To complete the circle, the same Renegade approach is being used with this Fiat 500X, basically, taking the same Jeep-like elements and making them into a Fiat. The 500X will be available with front wheel drive (FWD) or AWD and a variety of engine and transmission options in Europe. The engine choices have not been divulged for our market but expect to see the 170hp 1.4 turbo 4-cylinder and the 184hp 2.4L 4-cylinder engines here. The Fiat 500L has not been a hit for Fiat but, yet again, add a more rugged look and the sales will likely follow.

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Kia has an Electric Soul

Kia joins the growing list of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers with Soul EV, a clever adaptation of its tall 5-door compact with the funky styling. Although still a small slice of the overall car market, EV sales are growing rapidly and so is the public charge station infrastructure that’s crucial to its success, espeBob McHugh cially in urban areas. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca A digital readout showed 187 km of driving range available as we headed out on a test loop around Metro Vancouver. And after about 30 minutes of, no special treatment, driving with frequent stops, starts, hill climbs and descents, the Soul EV showed 162 km was still available. That’s relevant, as the Soul EV’s officially rated driving range is 149 km. In addition to being quiet and fuel-free, Soul EV effectively matches the practical user features of its gasoline counterpart. It can seat 4 to 5 passengers and has the same large rear cargo area. Kia’s polymer (electrolyte) lithium ion battery pack is compact and easier to hide than others, as is can be molded into different shapes. In Soul EV it’s centrally fitted under the seats

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and a raised rear floor pan. The gasoline engine is replaced by a 109 horsepower liquid-cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor that can generate a whopping 210 lb-ft of torque. That’s 59 lb-ft more than the 2.0-litre gasoline engine version of Soul. Standing starts were not as jumpy as other electric vehicles tend to be and the overall performance of the electric drivetrain was impressively smooth. Charger ports for the battery pack are hidden behind a hinged cover in the front grille. The smaller port accepts either a 120 volt (level 1) or a 240 volt (level2) charge connector. A portable level 1 unit is stored in the vehicle and Kia Canada will also provide Soul EV buyers with a level 2 charge unit (made by Bosch) for home installation, free of charge. The charger unit can also be used to pre-heat or pre-cool the Soul EV, while plugged into the grid. You can also program it to start or complete charging at a certain time. The level 1 charger plugs into any electrical outlet, but can take up to 24-hours to fully recharge the battery pack. A level 2 charger (with 30 amp service) cuts the maximum recharge time to under 5-hours. And a level 3 fast charge station can pump-in an 80 per cent charge in less than 30 minutes. We didn’t take it out on the freeway, but the Soul EV seemed very stable (it’s heavier then the gas engine Soul) and Kia claims a top speed of 145 km/

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hour. Kia also claims that it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hour faster (by 4 seconds) than a Nissan Leaf. It’s agile and peppy, with lots of initial get up and go, but it’s also no dragster. The two-tone gray interior theme came with attractive and contrasting blue stitching. Extensive use of bio-friendly interior materials also makes Soul EV the most eco-friendly vehicle made by Kia. It feature materials derived from organic substances such as sugar cane, corn, cellulose, and wood powder. The base edition of Soul EV is very well equipped and even comes with dual-zone climate control, voice-activated navigation and a rear view camera. A leather wrapped steering wheel is heated and also has both tilt and telescopic features. Moving up to EV Luxury adds features like leather (synthetic) upholstery, a heat pump (enhances the climate control system), cooled and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. Soul EV is only available through selected Kia dealers in major Canadian urban centres (Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver). Unlike Quebec and Ontario, however, BC’s incentive program for eco-friendly vehicles ran out of cash back in March of this year. Soul EV does qualify for an $8,000 federal government rebate and that certainly helps make the purchase price more palatable. The Kia Soul EV definitely rocks and is a must-drive for anyone considering an EV in this price range.

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

*5% Down = $644 MONTHLY PAYMENT • • • • •

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

• 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

View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada

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

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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

Parksville/Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

www.liveontheisland.ca

OFFICE: PARKSVILLE 250-248-4321 QUALICUM BEACH: 250-752-6926

Lisa Mackay and Christine Lupul FAMILY HOME IN PARKSVILLE

• Fastidiously maintained, traditional floorplan, 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Large, sunny & private backyard • Perfect home to divide into two suites! 762 Nanoose Ave., Parksville

$289,900

RANCHER INCLUDES A SEPARATE LIVING SPACE!

WALK TO TOWN

QUIET LOCATION

• Deceiving from the road, Must see inside • Enjoy 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, updated • Private, manicured yard. Great workshop and low $30.00 a month strata fee $

#16 - 129 Meridian Way, Parksville

209,900

ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR UNITS IN THE

WATERFORD!

EAGLECREST RANCHER

• Great starter home on a large, private lot • Nice layout with 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Convenient location, quiet neighbourhood

• Well maintained, 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom home • Lovely yard backing the 2nd fairway of Eaglecrest Golf Course • Great layout with large rooms, some nice updating

1064 Price Rd. Errington

1057 Widgeon Pl. Qualicum Beach

UPDATED SUNNY HOME IN SANDPIPER

“Our experience of working with Christine and Lisa has been great. They were prepared, professional and understanding of our needs in staging and selling our home.”

$349,900

B & B Leadbetter • So many possibilities… inlaw suite potential, extra space for home business or extra accommodation with a little work.

• Spacious, 1362 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath, Ocean and Mountain View Condo. Fully fenced, with fruit trees and garden space.

• Natural gas, heat pump and wheelchair accessible. Close to schools on the waterside of the highway!

• Modern and elegant updates throughout this open floor plan, light and bright in the heart of Parksville

• Generous back yard with lots of room for the kids.

• Well-managed and well maintained building.

894 Aberdeen Drive,

$349,000

303-220 Island W Hwy,

$339,000

• Updated sunny home in Sandpiper, Spacious, 3 bed, 3 bath, bright home open floor plan • Beautiful gardens, sunny back deck and quiet neighborhood • New Hot water tank, dishwasher, roof, wood heater and so much more!

1361 Greenwood Way,

$319,000

We specialize in working with seniors and we offer home staging as part of our service. Get your home looking its best before you list!

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

info@brendanicolls.com l www.brendanicolls.com

New Listing

Karen Roberts, SRES

Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees

3871 Island W Highway Qualicum Beach

Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to care for? We are hosting a free very informative seminar on Tuesday, October 21st @ 1:00 at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to discuss everything from possible home choices (such as Emerald Estates & The Gardens), June Smart who owns Smart Moves & specializes in senior’s relocation and a financial professional who can provide financing options available. Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing choices available and avoid making any decision as it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, current market conditions, show you some of the choices and let you know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts; Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Coffee & cookies will be served.

“Timeless Elegance, Ocean Views”

$725,000 • • • • •

Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail sold@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited and we had a full house @ our last seminar.

3110 sq ft, 4 bed/2bath character home on 0.82 ac Solidly built in 1911, updated to today’s standards 9 ft ceilings, fir flooring, efficient heat pump Newer kitchen, baths, roof, updated windows Beautifully landscaped, fenced back garden, fruit trees

EAGLEWOOD BEAUTY $544,900

NEW LISTING $289,900

NEW LISTING $519,900

NEW LISTING $459,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

• 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

Cell:

CUTE AS A BUTTON $199,500

(250) 927-7653

• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village MLS# 376571

GREAT STARTER HOME $264,900

MLS# 381198

E UC

• 4 bed/3 bath 3080 sq ft • Large family room off kitchen • Beautifully landscaped fenced backyard • Heat pump, RV hook-ups & excellent location

55+ PARK $34,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Les Pockett

BUILDER OR INVESTOR $89,700

E UC

1-800-224-5906

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

• Extensively renovated rancher • 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1308 sq. ft. • Granite counter-tops, hardwood, carpets • New garage door

www.lespockett.com

• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach

MLS# 379752

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900

MLS# 373360

INVESTMENT OR STARTER $211,900

• 2 bed, 1 bath, 864 sq. ft, • Open floor plan • Detached workshop, easy walk to ocean

• • • •

876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath Backs onto greenspace Single attached garage Light and bright rancher

MLS# 347920

FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $149,900

• 2 bed/2 bath 1574 sq.ft. • 45ft cedar deck featuring mountain & forest views • RV parking, located on private lane • Light bright and airy MLS# 378512

MLS# 373924

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $59,900

GREAT INVESTMENT $256,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC • • • •

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

Independently Owned & Operated

2013

E UC

• 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

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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433

SOLD

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

Sue Tompkins

$437,900 John Barnum

609 PROSPECT POINTE DRIVE

• • • •

Aerie Estates, separate suite upstairs Elegant kitchen & butler’s pantry Media room, Insteon light throughout 2,962 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths

$779,000

Aaron Nicklen

• • • •

2313 ISLAND HWY, QUALICUM BEACH 5.6 acres, 163’ along the ocean 1589 sq ft rancher, 2nd home allowed Private sanctuary near Milner Gardens Stunning ocean and mountain views

3568 GOODRICH ROAD

Ocean view, granite counters, cork floors Corner unit, maximum privacy High ceilings, large windows, open plan 2,834 sqft., 2 beds, 3 baths

$549,000

#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!

LIS

Jill Tuggle

Brenda Nicolls $339,000

$980,000

• • • •

161 WEST FIFTH AVENUE

• 3 bed, 3 bath, plus den • Suite for extended family • 2 blocks to the shops in Qualicum

Louise Roy

• • • •

$225,000

3473 SIMMONS PLACE

Ocean view lot in Schooner Ridge 0.30 of an acre level corner lot Steps from Marina & Fairwinds Golf Prestigious neighbourhood

$345,000

Aaron Nicklen

Erica Kavanaugh

381 EAST BANKS AVE • 3 bed. 1 1/2 baths, basement • Huge lot, 2 sep. garages • Super well kept, walk to town

$329,900

Kevin Clayton

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

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

#1-3704 MELROSE

#3 120 FINHOLM, PARKSVILLE

• The Meadows centrally located in Parksville • 2 bedroom condo Senior oriented • Recently painted, ready for you

$149,900

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

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

$349,800

Brenda Nicolls

• • • •

2520 ROWLAND ROAD

Waterfront acreage in Nanoose Bay 2.77 acre lot with walk-on beach Park next door for added privacy Close to Fairwinds Golf & Marina

$644,000

• 195 floor plans to choose from! • Choose colours, floor plans, and appliances! • Pad fee $299 a month • Prices starting from: $99,000 o.a.c. Dale Rumming

Aaron Nicklen

D TE LIS T S JU

211 4TH W AVENUE • Rarely available premium QB building lot • Village neighbourhood, steps to town • OCP zoning permits detached secondary suite

• With $9800 down, your mortgage is $561.00 /mo. on o.a.c • You own the land! • 2 bed, 2 bath • Fully fenced for kids & pets

$229,900

$98,000

John Milroy

Dale Rumming

875 CAVIN ROAD

• Gorgeous estate sized waterfront • 3 bed, 2 bath, plus sunroom/office • Separate workshop/garage • Steps to beach, a must to see

$898,000

1 - 1600 BRYNMARL ROAD

• Gorgeous 2000 sq ft. unit • 2 bed, 2 bath plus den • Glorious views on waterfront

Kevin Clayton $579,000

kevin clayton

3284 BLUEBACK DRIVE

• • • •

Spectacular ocean views 0.38 of an acre, 2,100 sqft. RV parking, close to golf & marina Great for builder/handyman

$339,900

Louise Roy

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

• • • •

$249,900

$649,900

Jill Tuggle

Custom home on 2 1/2 acres Summer kitchen, lots of R.V Parking South exposure, fenced for horses 3 bed 3 bath, level building lot for shop

Dale Rumming

202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!

$29,900

Jill Tuggle

• • • •

$229,900

Look for our upcoming...

1190 COURTNEY • • • •

Immaculate home & 5.51 acres! 2788 sqft rancher (2008), 30x40 finished shop 3 bed 3 bath with bonus room 30x40 commercial greenhouse

$799,000

Anne Sperling

681 BRICE AVENUE

1,553 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths Newer roof, living room fireplace Fenced yard with garden area Court ordered sale

OPEN HOUSES on CoastRealty.com and Realtor.ca

Ian Mackay

• • • •

977 HOLLYWOOD ROAD

Equestrian Ranch close to village 2,811 sqft, 4 beds, den & in-law suite Private 5 acres, fenced & cross fenced State of the art barn, riding ring

$699,000 T ON FR

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Ian Mackay NE

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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

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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

2002-2010

263 Hickey Avenue, Parksville • $425,000

862 Lakes Blvd., Parksville • $323,000

D L O S 25 YEARS SERVICE

LEGAL SUITE 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

D L O S 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.

Each office independently Owned & Operated

Helping You Is What We Do

Wes Bennett REALTOR®

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.

Working honestly with integrity to provide exceptional real estate service to buyers and sellers alike by offering accurate, up-to-date and useful informatiom relevant to todays market trends. Call or email Wes for any of your real estate needs or questions, or to receive a free home market evaluation.

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