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Backing off a total ban Council considering bylaw to allow wood burning JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Any wood-burning appliance installed in Parksville will have to be certified by the Canadian Standards Association, if the bylaw council gave three readings Monday night is eventually adopted. Council debated the issue at length, with Coun. Sue Powell suggesting it does not go far enough. She wanted a total ban on future installations and may introduce that provision into the bylaw in future readings. For that reason, she voted against the three readings, which passed in a 5-1 vote. “I don’t think we understand the health impact it (wood smoke) has,” said Powell. Coun. Leanne Salter spoke in favour of wood burning in general, raising the issue of costs for financially-challenged residents who cannot afford other sources of heat like hydro or fossil fuels. She also said wood is a renewable resource and “fossil fuels are not renewable.” The bylaw, in its current form, has a host of restrictions related to the burning of solid fuel like wood. In addition to the provisions around standards (CSA or EPA) for future installations, the bylaw states that all new construction that includes a solid fuel burning appliance shall also contain another form of space heating, such as natural gas, propane, electric or solar. The bylaw also prohibits the burning of unseasoned or wet wood and any kind of burning when an air quality advisory has been issued in Parksville or adjacent electoral areas. Anyone who contravenes any provisions of the bylaw could face a fine of up to $10,000. See ENFORCEMENT, page A7

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Police officers gave out something other than lucky charms on St. Patricks’ Day. Mounties issued 100 violation tickets during an annual undercover distracted driving campaign set up in Nanoose Bay — the efforts are part of a province-wide campaign to curb texting and talking on the phone while behind the wheel. Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services (CVITS) Cpl.

Mike Elston was clad in highway maintenance threads perched on an EMCON dump truck (another officer was in a back hoe) near the intersection of Northwest Bay Road and Highway 19. Elston — equipped with binoculars, a note pad and radio — was looking for distracted drivers. “The use of those vehicles allowed the police to stay hidden in plain view and provided a view inside of vehicles from an elevated position which allowed us to see people using devices

held low and out of sight,” he explained. “There was no shortage of people seen texting, talking or using a handheld device, most of the time with the device held low so that they thought they weren’t being seen.” Elston, and other undercover officers, then radioed down to their in-uniform counterparts who waited at northbound and southbound check points just around the corner, one at Kinghorn Road and one at the Arlington Inn, respectively. See DRUGS, page A9

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Milner Gardens and Woodland is hosting its Volunteer Opportunity Day on Sunday, March 22 from 1-3 p.m. Experienced volunteers and staff will be on hand during that time to welcome anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering at Milner Gardens. “There are so many ways to volunteer here,” said secretary Michele Lacey in an e-mail to The NEWS. “We have something available for all interests, for as often as folks are available.” Outdoor positions range from helping with gardening to maintaining the trails and woodlands. There is also maintenance and construction positions to help upkeep the buildings and other structures on the property. For more information, contact volunteer services at volunteer.milnergardens@shaw.ca or 250-752-8573, option 3. — NEWS Staff

Next city budget talks tonight, open to public The second round of Parksville city council budget deliberations is set for Thursday, March 26 and Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the meetings which will be held in the Forum at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre. The city says public input is an important part of the financial planning process and council would like to receive comments from residents. You can give your input in person on the dates above or you can email comments and questions to info@parksville.ca or on Facebook http://facebook.com/cityparksville or tweet us http://twitter.com/ cityparksville (using hashtag #pvbudget2015). — NEWS Staff/City of Parksville news release

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Wembley Road upgrades Transportation minister here on the day he announces $2.5 billion in spending over the next three years JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Wembley Road will soon receive $250,000 worth of upgrades. The Wembley Road Pedestrian and Cycling Safety Improvements will see 1.2 km of shoulder widening on the west side of Wembley Road from the Parksville city boundary to Wright Road, widening of existing bus pullouts along the corridor and a new crosswalk with lighting at the Roberton Boulevard intersection. “I’m tickled pink,” said RDN chair Joe Stanhope who represents French Creek, of the project. Stanhope had earlier written to the Province

regarding the safety issues along the corridor. The plans for the upgrades were unveiled by Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone and Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell Tuesday. These improvements are slated for completion in November 2015, according to a news release from the Province. The Wembley Road project is part of B.C. on the Move, the government’s new 10-year transportation plan that Stone said will touch “all facets of transportation.” The plan will see $2.5 billion in spending over the next three years. Stone said the midIsland region will see “many more improvements” during that time. While no specific projects were listed, Stone said the Island would see increased funding for side roads and secondary highways, continued work on major highways and increased funding for infrastructure to support alternative transportation such as cycling.

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In anticipation of future emergencies, the Regional District of Nanaimo is hosting an information session tonight in Bowser, a community that was rocked last winter. RDN emergency planning coordinator Jani Drew said the meeting is inspired by a recent winter storm that hit the region hard, especially in Meadowood, causing at least one major landslide and flooding throughout the area. “It was a four-day wicked storm system that caused localized flooding, power lines to come down, water over the roads and a landslide in the Little Qualicum River Village area,” recalled Drew. “We (the RDN) are providing an information session for residents in the area, we’ll talk about landslide risks, the role of the RDN in evacuations and the role of emergency first responders.” Drew said Oceanside Emergency Social Services volunteers, who provide basic services like accommodations, transportation, housing and food in the 72 hours following an emergency, will be on hand as well. She said the session will also discuss the RDN’s neighbourhood emergency prepared-

ness program, which is available through the regional district to build disaster resilience. “We want more interaction with the residents,” said Drew. “We want to give them as much information as possible and share as many best practices about reducing risk and building disaster resilience.” Drew said “this is a good opportunity to get involved with the community to share our best practices to reduce risk, to clarify the role of the RDN and first responders and to plan ahead for the next winter season.” While many worry about big emergencies like earthquakes, she said “one thing we can count on (in Parksville Qualicum Beach) is stormy weather and rain, potential triggers for landslides…We want to be prepared for things that happen every year.” The Emergency Program Information Session will be hosted tonight (Thursday, March 19) at the Lighthouse Community Hall located at 240 Lions Way in Bowser. It will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The information session is open to all residents and is free of charge. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information please contact Jani Drew at 250-390-6526 or e-mail emergency planning@rdn.bc.ca.

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• A presentation by Vancouver Island North Film Commissioner Joan Miller, outlining what the commission does and asking for financial JOHN HARDING support from the city, a request that was deeditor@pqbnews.com ferred by council to budget deliberations. Miller The City of Parksville will wait to see what the said there are currently 23 productions scouting provincial government does with new laws gov- the region, which covers 22,000 square miles — erning pesticides. basically the northern half of the Island. Some councillors seemed to have the appe• Council unanimously passed a motion to tite to ban the cosmetic use of pesticides in the provide the Guardians of the Mid-Island Estucity, but they decided in the end to see what the aries $5,000 to continue its egg addling program province does because its laws will supersede and $3,000 for the development of a goose conanything the city may do. trol management plan and to cover the costs The previous city council asked staff in Octo- of an application to the provincial government ber of 2014 to prepare a report for a cull. The group gave a I don’t have confidence on the impact of a cosmetic presentation on the problems they will have much in pesticide ban in the city, incaused by the goose populaplace 12-18 months cluding the cost of enforcetion at a previous meeting (see from now ment. www.pqbnews.com for that coun. Leanne SaLter Councillors said they were story). Any final decision to impressed with the report apply for a cull will still have to produced by director of community planning come from council before it proceeds. Blaine Russell and staff. It detailed what other • Four days after its annual general meeting, communities in the area are doing and the leg- representatives of the Parksville Downtown islative outlook. Business Association appeared before council In the end, council passed a motion to re- to present its financial report and 2015 budview the progress of the proposed provincial get and ask for an advance of 25 per cent of its regulations in 12 months and in the interim, annual levy. Council received the information direct staff to coordinate with the RDN to pro- and passed the levy request without comment vide educational materials about alternatives or questions. to pesticide use. • Mayor Marc Lefebvre appointed councilAny bylaw banning pesticide use in the city lors Mary Beil and Kirk Oates to the committee may be “superfluous” at this point, said Russell, that will make recommendations on the list of although “what it does more than anything is groups that have applied for the Spring Grantsend a message.” in-Aid program. Five groups have applied for a Council had the option to direct staff to de- total of $5,300 in grant money — only $2,500 has velop a bylaw banning cosmetic pesticide use, been budgeted for these spring grants and the but opted for the wait-and-see approach. Coun. same amount is budgeted for another round of Leanne Salter said she doesn’t expect the pro- applications in the fall. The groups who have revincial government will act with any speed on quested money for this round of grants are: Balthis issue. lenas Secondary Dry Grad Committee ($1,500), “I don’t have confidence they will have much Oceanside Hospice Society ($2,500), Parksville in place 12-18 months from now,” said Salter. and District Historical Society ($500), Parksville Other items on the city council agenda Mon- and District Musical Association ($300) and Raday night: vensong Breakers Aquatic Club ($500).

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Mayor Marc Lefebvre questioned how the city could enforce some of the bylaw’s provisions. “It’s extremely difficult to enter anyone’s home,” he said. “You need a court order.” Coun. Kirk Oates spoke passionately about the issue at a meeting last month, at one point suggesting anyone who wants to burn wood can move to the regional district. He was less vocal on Monday night, but he did wonder why staff did not put a total ban in the draft bylaw’s language.

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Tax-Free Savings Accounts and Registered Education Savings Plans These plans offer significant tax benefits to Canadians. The problem is: they are not recognized as TFSAs and RESPs by the US Government. Instead they are considered ‘Foreign Trusts’ that require additional reporting. US tax filers are required to report investment income from these plans on their annual tax returns.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM) Notice to Parents Regarding: Cross-boundary Requests Parents of students wishing to attend a school outside of their attendance (catchment) area next year are required to complete the “Student Transfer Request Form” PRIOR to April 1, 2015. Forms may be picked up at your catchment area school and need to be signed first by the principal of the student’s catchment area school. The catchment area school will ensure that the form is delivered to the requested cross-boundary school by the April 1 deadline. All new student transfer forms will be numbered and consideration will be given on the basis of Policy 7015 criteria and the date of submission. A student who has spent the previous school year in an approved cross-boundary placement at a District 69 school will be deemed to be a catchment area student for the duration of his/her attendance at the school. This status will be retained upon transition to the secondary school which students from that school would normally attend based on district catchment areas. As schools cannot accept cross-boundary students until confirmation of approval is received from the District office, it is important that parents register their child(ren) at their catchment area school and then await confirmation before registering at the requested cross-boundary school. Wherever possible, requests will be approved. The District does, however, reserve the right to rescind any approved cross-boundary transfers up to and including September 30. The decision to return a student to his/ her catchment area school will be based on current legislation regarding class sizes and Board Policy 7015. auren ruvinsky photo

Qualicum First Nation chief Michael Recalma helped honour a dead landmark eagle perch tree on the Qualicum Beach waterfront which will be cut down for safety reasons.

eagle perch tree

Tree celebrated AUREN RUVINSKY

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“Trees don’t just die, they are transformed,” Qualicum First Nation chief Michael Recalma said at a celebration of life Monday for a famous eagle resting tree on the Qualicum Beach waterfront. An arborist’s report on the dead tree near The Beach Hut found just a narrow ring of solid wood left supporting it and recommended removing it. “The tree essentially looks like a donut,” director of planning Luke Sales said referencing the report. “A significant amount of rot has travelled up this tree to a height of 15 to 20 metres,” which is most the tree. Around 50 people showed up to help town council recognize the importance of the tree before it is cut down. “I think showing this amount of sensitivity is a high point for this council,” mayor Teunis Westbroek

told the assembly of well wishers and onlookers. The tree is not a protected eagle nesting tree, but has been a landmark on the waterfront for decades, which councillor Anne Skipsey pointed out. “This tree has actually played an important roll in my life,” she said, explaining that they could see it from her family home and she’s watched many eagles perch there throughout her life. Her father, former mayor Art Skipsey said he’s been going to that beach for 80 years and joked that now he’s become a bald eagle himself, removing his hat to laughter. “I’m a tree hugger and I just want to give it a hug,” one woman said at the end when Westbroek asked if anyone wanted to speak. Staff and council are still working out the details of what might be left of the tree to memorialize it, or what to do with the wood.

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“If you come up to a red light or a stop sign that doesn’t mean you’re allowed to start using an electronic device,” he said. ICBC road safety co ordinator Caroline Robinson said distracted driving is the second leading cause of car-related fatalities in B.C. Annually, she said, 12 people are killed on Vancouver Island alone in distracted driving related accidents. Of the 100 tickets, 27 offenses were issued for use of an electronic device while driving, 15 for speeding and 18 for an illegal window tint. Elston said there was also one drug seizure, one prohibited weapon seizure (brass knuckles) and to the surprise of police, one vehicle

was caught carrying a substantial amount of unsecured, corrosive material with no placards or indications of the material, nor any training in relation to the transportation of the goods. Elston reminds drivers they are not allowed to operate an electronic device unless they are stopped and parked on the side of the road, However, he said devices may be used in a hands-free or one-touch fashion. The penalty for distracted driving is a $167 fine and three penalty points. Ten members from Oceanside RCMP, CVITS, North Island Integrated Road Safety Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement helped with the campaign.

Parents are responsible for providing transportation for their child(ren) who will be attending a school outside of their catchment area. Further information may be obtained from your school office or by contacting the District office at 250-248-4241.

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Tarnished Rose

he story of Pete Rose might say a lot about the psyche of U.S. citizens and perhaps a bit about how they are different from Canadians. Rose has once again asked Major League Baseball for reinstatement. He has been wandering in the proverbial wilderness for decades now, ostracized by the game to which he gave so much, because he gambled on games that involved him as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. His success as a player is not in doubt. In a sport more fixed on numbers and statistics than any other, Rose holds one of the game’s most important records: he recorded more hits than anyone else who played in the big leagues. On the field, Rose’s play was about much more than numbers. Nicknamed Charlie Hustle, he would bowl over anyone who stood in his way on the base paths, even famously running over a catcher in the supposedly easy-going exhibition called the all-star game. He was an all-out player everyday, an inspiration for youngsters who weren’t the fastest or the biggest or the strongest. Rose showed that effort mattered. The Baseball Hall of Fame is a lessor place without Rose. Yes, he gambled on games he managed. Yes, that needed to be dealt with harshly, as it can undermine the legitimacy of the sport. It has been dealt with harshly and it’s time to put a bust of Charlie Hustle in Cooperstown, NY. People forget who Rose surpassed to earn the hits record. Ty Cobb, like Rose, was a take-no-prisoners player who fought for every inch of space. He was also a horrible racist, but that’s OK in the minds of those who decide who can and cannot be enshrined in the Hall. It’s a confusing stance, much like the one employed by American censors when it comes to what they deem acceptable for network TV. Blowing each other’s heads off with guns, blood gushing everywhere, is OK, but don’t dare show even a hint of a woman’s breast. Gambling can ruin the integrity of sports. Baseball knows it from the 1919 Black Sox scandal. We suggest the prolific use of steroids has put a worse tarnish on the game. But it’s gambling that keeps Rose out of the Hall, much like it has kept professional leagues from placing a franchise in Las Vegas. It’s not surprising the Canadian-led NHL will likely be the first major sports league to welcome a team in Sin City. The Baseball Hall of Fame is something less than legit without the sport’s all-time hits leader. Put Charlie Hustle in the Hall. — Editorial by John Harding

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Fire hALL hoUsiNg I’ve been thinking a lot about the Town of Qualicum Beach and the old fire hall building and what might be a suitable use for that property. It’s time to put “our money where our mouths are” and think about young people and young families who may like to live here, but have no financial ability to buy a home, but would be able to afford to rent in a non-restrictive building (meaning no age provisions like 55-plus). This particular stretch of property would seem to lend itself very nicely to a small, two-storey apartment building with the required aesthetic exterior for the town. If a modern (read “Ikea” style) template of a two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom interior was to be applied to maximize the square feet, then it might be possible to get at least 12 units out of that space with input from progressive designers available here. I don’t know the ins and outs of federal, provincial or local funding, whether it be private or a collaboration, or any politics — that’s for more “hands on” people than me to deal with — but I do know there is nowhere in this town for young renters. The talk of encouraging young families to settle here should be more than talk and we should actually do something solid in our community since there is no co-op style housing option available north of Victoria. JoAnnA sAlMon Qualicum Beach

herriNg by CoNseNt Differing opinions about allowing continuation of the herring fishery annually pit the environmentalists against those parties with commercial interests. If you wish to see how the residents of Oceanside felt about this issue a few years ago, have a look at The NEWS’ “Question of the Day (QOTD)” from eight or 10 years ago. The QOTD asked whether the commercial herring fishery should be allowed. The number of responses undoubtedly set the record for a QOTD, with (as I remember) more that 400 votes tallied. I recall more than 350 respondents said ‘no.’ Nothing substantial has changed to make one think these results wouldn’t be replicated today if the same question were asked.

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“I don’t think we understand the health impact (wood smoke) has.” sue PoWell, see story page A1

We should be able to rely on the regulatory agencies who are the paid “experts” to make the right decisions regarding our fisheries, based on all considerations. Unfortunately — whether from past experience or a lack of valid information — we, the public, have lost confidence that these agencies are truly serving their stewardship mandate. One mustn’t lose sight of the fact that natural resources — including wild fish, forests, minerals, kelp, urchins, etc. — belong to all of us. Commercial gain from these should be with our consent. If, as is suggested by the experts, the Salish Sea (Strait of Georgia) has such a glut of herring and their spawn, let’s sell the unneeded spawn to the Japanese. Then they once again can harvest their own herring into extinction. WArren BAileY Qualicum Beach

why Fish roe? I fished herring in the days when there actually were lots of herring. The reason Parksville/Qualicum is the last bastion of spawning numbers of herring is because of past mismanagement. In reporter Candace Wu’s recent story on the subject, Doug Hay stated that a newer, more conservative approach is used today with the quota being only 10 per cent of past quotas. I guess the question I have is why are we still fishing herring roe? Old models are hard to change. The biomass in the Salish Sea is made of stocks from the West Coast of Vancouver Island and local populations, that is told to us by “the managers.” Managers still do not know what percentage is local and from where. When you have mixed stocks and DFO scientists not taking care of business, we head down a very shaky road. Note the only DFO scientist speaking is Hay and he is retired. Soundings are done and estimates are made and quotas are set. Pressure is brought to bear by user groups and the quota is negotiated, not managed. To think that fishermen know best and should set the quotas are like having the wolves take care of sheep. A fisherman must have a drive to catch the last fish or he will fail. At least with the pooling of licences some sanity exists on the grounds. I truly believe removing the bottom por-

tion of the marine food chain is very harmful to the system as a whole. Herring are an integral part of the food web. This removal for a few dollars is very short sighted. I believe the answer is to remove the licensing for herring roe. Those who got their licence for nothing receive nothing in exchange. They have many years of fishing and reaped rewards. Those that bought licences should be paid for whatever is left of the depreciation. They did get their tax write-offs. Let us all have the courage and foresight to put an end to this while there still is time. I think everyone, including the scientists, the silent majority, know this to be true. The days of yore are gone. BoB tritsChler Parksville

wArNiNg: MeDiCAL MArijUANA CoMiNg

We are amazed and frankly concerned about the apparent lack of opposition to the potential medical marijuana production facility on Tuan Road in Parksville. A medical marijuana facility already exists in Nanaimo, in the Duke Point industrial complex. Why would it be necessary to build a similar factory when one exists only 45 km from Parksville? Rivers Edge residents had the foresight to oppose the development, originally planned for their area. They were successful. Can you imagine the uproar that would occur if this were proposed for city-owned land in Qualicum Beach? Then why are we in Parksville so reticent? What are the resorts doing to oppose this? Some are located within only hundreds of metres of the proposed site. How are they going to react if the smell from the facility affects their guests? What will this facility do to local residential and business property values? So, wake up Parksville, if you oppose this development, write the Health Minister, write our MP and MLA, write the mayor. Make your opposition known. Otherwise, that factory will be built in our backyard. Our city’s “out of sight, out of mind” attitude just doesn’t cut it. dennis lAWrenCe Parksville See more LETTERS, pages A13

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sCott FrAser, MlA, Alberni-Pacific rim

MiChelle stilWell, MlA, Parksville Qualicum

1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott.fraser.mla@ leg.bc.ca

250-248-2625 e-mail michelle. stilwell.mla@ leg.bc.ca

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QUALiCUM:

JAMes lunneY, MP,

teunis WestBroek Mayor,

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Oh yes, texting, people on their phones in general. SUSAN LEWIS Qualicum Beach

Yes, people eating, drinking and still on their phones. KEN WEIDMAN Parksville

Absolutely, I see a lot of people texting and you even see people with dogs on their lap. RObERt IDDON Qualicum Beach

Yes, you see drivers talking and a lot of people on their cell phones. CAROL bEEKMAN Parksville

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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THU. MAR 19

Featured Events for the Week

TAMING THE DRAGON

WORLDHOST TRAINING 15-18YRS

MAR 23-27

1:30-2:30pm, $7/class* *no charge for caregivers. Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise class designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease. 250-927-4595, runfluid@hotmail.ca

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS’ DANCE

7:30-10pm., Rotary House, 211 Fern, QBeach, $2.50/ includes snack. Great music, dance styles, all welcome. Bruce Foden, 250-5863743. ebfoden@gmail.com

TRILLIUM LODGE AUXILIARY’S AGM

10am, members & guests most welcome. Looking for new members to make life easier for the Residents. 250-248-0486.

OCEANSIDE BETTER BREATHERS

1:30-3:30pm, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W, QBeach. Learn to Navigate the Health Care System – Home supports & access to residential care. Kelly at BC Lung Assoc. 1-800-6655864, ablog@bc.lung.ca

Every Day is

9am-1pm, Former QB Element School. $35/ includes manual & certif, recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250248-3252 to pre-register. rdn.bc.ca/recreation

QB LIBRARY FILMS

5:30-7:30pm, QBeach Library/660 Primrose St. All-ages. FREE monthly films. Girl Rising (2014); Lee Losell, 250-752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl.bc.ca. http:// virl.bc.ca/event/qualicumlibrary-film-series

FRI. MAR 20 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Morning employ workshop Afternoon Parksville Career Ctre tour. 9am-3pm. FREE with pre-register, RDN, Rec & Parks, 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/recreation

DAVID NIGEL LLOYD - LIVE IN CONCERT

6:30pm/doors, 7pm/performance. MAC, 133 McMillan St. PV. Folk Songs by a NonTraditional Traditionalist. Tickets at the door. www. mcmillanartscentre.com, 250-248-8185

FRI. MAR 20

SAT. MAR 21

SUN. MAR 22

TECH WORKSHOPS

OS WATER DAY WALK

POETRY IN MOTION

DRAGILICIOUS

8pm, 4065 6th Ave *(The Italian Hall), Port Alberni. 19+/$20. The Queens are back! SELLS OUT QUICKLY! Angela, 250-723-1380, angelamallory@hotmail.ca, https://www.facebook.com/ events/650717865055617/

CENTRAL VI ORCHID SOCIETY

Undressed by Marlies Dekkers www.closetoyou.ca

174 CORFIELD STREET CORFIELD PLAZA PARKSVILLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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FRIENDS OF FRENCH CREEK CONSERVATION SOCIETY Notice of the 2015

Annual General Meeting & COMMUNITY POTLUCK supper

Your Part of Our Community and You’re Invited!

250-954-0644

359 Martindale Rd., Parksville

Children 6-11yrs can participate in this wonderful nature camp hosted by enthusiastic naturalists at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Lots of time outdoors learning about plants & animals including Brant geese as well as indoor time. 9am -3pm. Pre-register: $40 per child per day or $180/week, call 250-478-9414. Robin Rivers, 604-924-9771, http://brantfestival.bc.ca/, rivers@naturetrust.bc.ca

SAT. MAR 21

a Bra Day

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BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL SPRING BREAK NATURE CAMP!

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., Parksville. FREE. iPad/iPhone. Learn about these handy devices, ask questions and be introduced to a new APP each month . Beginners welcome. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30-12pm (after the workshop). 250-947-8258, blt@ sd69.bc.ca, www.blt.sd69. bc.ca, Facebook.com/tlc.blt

12pm meeting, Harewood Activity Ctre, 2nd floor, 195 4th St, Nanaimo. All welcome.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. IDENTITY CRISIS, Classic Rock!! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. 250 752-9111.

GOLF ARROWSMITH Men’s Club plays every Sat. morning. Visitors welcome. John Cash, 250-752-1771

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way. Fresh, local produce & crafts. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com qbsspublicity@gmail.com, 250-752-8849

Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 Time: 6:30pm / AGM: 8:00pm

10:30am, Brant Lookout Park, W. Is Hwy, QBeach. Walk to Grandon Creek for a Streamkeepers presentation, then back to the Park for on shore protection presentation. By P/Q KAIROS. Michael Jessen 250-752-4579.

FIRST OPEN HEART SOCIETY

1:30 pm, Mid Island Chapter meeting, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd., Nanaimo. Dr. Hector M. Baillie, MD, FRCP(C)/guest speaker. INFO: emurphy39@ shaw.ca

LIVE MUSIC - JAZZALELE

7-11pm, Smoke ’n Water Restaurant. UKULELE & Latin Jazz, Hawaiian flavour! 19+/NO COVER. 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@ smokenwater.com

MORNING GLORY OPEN HOUSE

1-3pm, 861 Hilliers Rd. QBeach, Hosted by current school parents, office staff available. Sandi, 250-7522722, mgs@shawcable.com, www.morninggloryschool.ca

SUN. MAR 22 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 4pm, 512 Hawthorne Dr., Qualicum Woods Res. Assoc. hosting Ron Damon/ QB Coordinator. Bring your questions! Carol Dowe, 250-752-2104, caroldowe@gmail.com

TURF TALKS UPCOMING

6:30-7:30pm/Sundays, A Step Above, Qualicum Foods. Read your poetry & enjoy the poetry of others. Jule, 250.752.4996

MON. MAR 23 ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS

7pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. 7:30pm/Meeting with guest speaker Michael Kusugak, Inuit Storyteller. $5. Info: 752-7588.

QUALICUM BEACH STRATA FORUM

10am-noon, ,Qualicum Foods boardroom. Quarterly meetings. 250-752-0127.

ABRACADABRA ART WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS Mar. 23-27. 1-3 pm. $25/day includes supplies, 250-9371760. Self-empowerment through creativity

TUE. MAR 24 KNOX SPRING LECTURE (LAST ONE) 11:30am/Lunch, 12-1pm/ Lecture. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, PV. $10 or $40/5-wk Pass. Available At The Door. 250-586-7080, http://www.kucparksville.ca/

REGIONAL WATER SECURITY

7pm, PCCC, 132 E. Jenson Ave, Parksville. Presentation & discussion about future water supplies for Parksville, Nanoose, French Creek & area by Trevor Wicks. Suggested $5 donation. Info: 250 738 0524

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!

St. Columba Church

TUE. MAR 24

WED. MAR 25

LEARN TO MEDITATE

HAPPY WANDERERS’ TRAVEL CLUB

5:30-6:30pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St. PV. FREE classes, Tuesdays Mar. 24 & 31. Master stress, improve your health. 250-954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.

POTLUCK SUPPER/AGM

OUTDOORSMAN TY DANLOCK

6:30-7:30pm, QBeach Library, 660 Primrose St. Outdoor enthusiast/local author Ty Danlock, safety in the woods. Tips for wildlife encounters. http://virl.bc.ca/ event/author-outdoorsmanty-danlock 250-752-6121, qualicumbeach@virl.bc.ca

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SPIRITUAL INSIGHT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH 7pm, PCC, $5 sugg. donation. Speaker: Wes Gietz, ‘Windwalker’. Info: Shift 954 1002.

ALL WELCOME SKATE 1-3pm, 830 W. Is. Hwy/ OS Place Arena. Crafts & games, based on “Frozen” movie. Reg admiss. 250248-3252. Schedules at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC

7-9pm, Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.

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Christian Open Mic... Music With A Message Thurs. March 26th 7–9pm (Last Thursday of every month) If you are a musician and would like to participate please call Butts Giraud to register 250-756-4433.

Open to the public who like to hear Gospel Music $5.00 donation to cover costs Coffee and sweets are complimentary

Nanoose Evangelical Free Church, 2462 Nanoose Road, Nanoose Bay 250-468-9233

921 Wembley Road, Parksville

FREE SEMINAR MASON BEES

THU. MAR 26

WED. MAR 25 6:30pm / AGM: 8pm, St. Columba Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, PV. Friends Of French Creek Conserv. Soc. All welcome, bring a friend. Election of 2016 Officers.

1pm/ Travel desk, 2pm/ meeting, Shelley Road Hall, PV. Speaker Rick/ETA Bus Tours. All welcome. Bring your coffee mug or tea cup.

SATURDAY MARCH 21st 10am-11am • Special Pricing • Refreshments • Prizes

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We need auto Insurance choIce Re: John Harding’s recent editorial about ICBC’s monopoly. ICBC has been ranked the worst automotive insurer in the country by its own customers. And that’s likely because drivers in B.C. don’t have the right to shop around for car insurance, said an official with J.D. Power and Associates. Lubo Li, the company senior director, singled out lack of choice as the reason ICBC scored the lowest in J.D. Power’s 2012 Canadian Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study. In other jurisdictions, consumers choose which insurer they want to use, he said. I’m not trying to pick a side in terms of ideology, public versus private insurance. That’s not our job. But if you put yourself in the consumer’s shoe, if I have freedom to choose who I want to buy a policy from, I’m a better customer than if I’m forced to use somebody. If you’re not giving them a choice, they’re not going to be happy at all. Not only did ICBC rank the lowest in customer satisfaction at 651 out of 1,000, the country’s other two lowest-ranking insurance companies were also public ones: Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) ranked above ICBC at 697 and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) a little above that at 699.

Canadian Direct Insurance had the highest ranking in the West at 805; nationally, La Capitale in Quebec had the highest customer rating at 850. J.D. Power surveyed 12,000 people, including 3,400 in B.C. The margin of error is less than two per cent, 19 times out of 20. An ICBC official said the annual J.D. Power report continues to show a bias toward private insurance. Jeanpaul Brasca Parksville

Lunney’s beLIefs are not ours

Now that he no longer is seeking office, James Lunney doesn’t have to lie anymore to his constituency about his religious beliefs and how they influenced his political decisions. His delusional and supernatural hallucinations were a blatant abrogation of his duty to uphold our Charter of Rights and are insulting to this great nation’s ideals. Gerald Marantz Parksville

that’s not Long term Log rotatIon

In a letter to the editor ‘Log or develop’ (The NEWS, Feb. 19), Rod Bealing of the private forest landowners associa-

tion writes: “compared to alternate land uses, sustainable forest management over long crop rotations is an extremely low impact use of land — possibly the lowest impact of any use mankind makes of land.” No disagreement with that statement, however, long crop rotation is not what we see the private forest landowners doing on Vancouver Island. The letter says “private forest land management in this region is over a long time rotation of perhaps 50 to 60 years.” Fifty-60 years is not long term rotation, it is short term rotation, also termed “economic rotation,” and it is certainly not ecologically sustainable especially in sensitive ecosystems. Forest research papers show long term rotation to be over 150-200 years. With so much of the private forest land being less than 100 years old, I wonder if Vancouver Island private forest landowners could even carry out long term rotation if they wanted to. To manage long-term, wouldn’t they have to to shut down the industry for the next 100 years? Starting in 2004, extensive deregulation of forest practices on private forest lands seem to contradict Bealing’s claims of a “regulatory regime and modern progressive stewardship practices on B.C.’s private managed forest lands.” We can see all around us and in our community watersheds the clear cuts

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Application No. PL2015-021 2790 / 2800 Benson View Road Electoral Area ‘C’ A Public Information Meeting will be held concerning the Zoning Amendment Application affecting the property located at 2790/2800 Benson View Road in Electoral Area ‘C’ (see map below). The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from Subdivision District ‘D’ to Subdivision District ‘F’, under the “Regional District of Nanaimo Land use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987”, to reduce the minimum parcel size from 2.0 ha to 1.0 ha to facilitate a future two lot subdivision. The Public Information Meeting will be held at: on: time:

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When I was a kid, my mom and dad would take us shopping every Saturday afternoon at the mall. Dad would look at tools and mom would look at clothes. My brother Jay and I would watch Bugs Bunny on the colour televisions or listen to the latest hits like Burt Bacharach’s Do You Know The Way To San Jose? on the stereo at Sears. Just before the store closed, dad would go start the car and mom would gather us up for the trip home. There was only one problem. Mom had absolutely no sense of direction. “Oh my,” mom would say. “I don’t think this is where your father parked.” Dad thought mom’s misadventures were hilarious. By Ray Smit “Women have absolutely no sense of direction,” he’d chortle after he’d gotten us all back to the car but I said nothing. Here’s why: some months earlier, I visited the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair during a class trip. We were supposed to stay put near the main stadium area at the Coliseum but most of the boys took off looking for adventure. No slacker, I took off too. However, within minutes I was hopelessly lost. Fortunately, I happened to see my teacher in the distance buying a cup of coffee. I broke the world’s record for the 100-yard dash and caught up to him. No fool, I stuck to him like glue for the rest of the day. When we boarded the bus for home, one girl was missing. She’d gotten lost too and was crying. I still remember the guys making fun of her as she got on the bus, “Stupid girl! She couldn’t even find the Coliseum.” Over the years I’ve learned how to hide my discombobulated sense of direction with maps and handwritten instructions. Last week I made my third trip in a month to UBC. I was feeling pretty good about myself on the way to the ferry — I’d been navigating Vancouver like an old pro. I had only two more turns to make. Left on Hornby, then left again on Georgia. But I was in the right hand lane when I noticed the Hornby Street sign up ahead. It was too late to change lanes! The Book of Proverbs says, “Do not swerve to the left or the right; turn your foot away from evil.” That seemed like a pretty good driving tip considering I was coming home from a theological college. As I zoomed into the abyss, I knew I was in trouble. But I did manage to see the PNE and Rogers Centre (several times) in my attempts to get to Horseshoe Bay. Somehow, I eventually got back onto Georgia only to find myself staring at Rogers Arena, again. The ancient Greek word strepho, from which we get our word repent, means to turn around. That seemed like a good idea. A few minutes later I was crossing the Lions Gate Bridge. Repenting, it seems, does have benefits. I’ll be thinking about that trip the next time Joanne and I go for a walk at Rathtrevor Beach. It never fails that as we get into the forest, I get completely lost. And now that the truth is out, I’ve been thinking it might be a good idea to ask Joanne for a GPS device next Christmas. Otherwise the next time I get lost on my way to Horseshoe Bay, she’ll have to come get me. I’ll be the overgrown kid at the police station wearing a policeman’s cap, eating an ice cream cone and listening to the oldies station. I wonder if they’ll play, Do You Know the Way to Horseshoe Bay? —Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. He can be contacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca

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The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) bestowed Realtors Care Awards on three members — including one from Parksville Qualicum Beach — at its February 27 awards luncheon. VIREB hosted the event in conjunction with its annual general meeting to recognize members who give back to their communities and work diligently to enhance the professional image of realtors. Aaron Nicklen of Coast Realty Group in Parksville Qualiucm Beach was one of this year’s award recipients. The list of causes and charities to which Aaron Nicklen has devoted his time is a long one, according to a news release from VIREB. Whether riding a bike for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, donating his Hawaiian condominium to raise funds for community events, or anonymously co-funding com-

munity Christmas dinners for the needy, Nicklen consistently shows that realtors care. He has also served as past president of the Rotary Club of Parksville AM and been an active sponsor of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the year, members of organized real estate work together to make a difference in their communities by volunteering time and raising funds for a diverse array of causes and charities close to their hearts, according to VIREB. Many of these initiatives fall under the Realtors Care umbrella. This guiding principle and brand celebrates the great philanthropic work done by Canadian realtors, real estate boards and associations and broker offices, said the release. Canadian realtors donated more than $53.8 million to charities in 2012 and 2013. VIREB represents nearly 940 realtor members in approximately 90 member offices on Vancouver Island (north of Victoria). — NEWS Staff

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Until recently, Oceanside RCMP auxiliary officer and Tour de Rock rider Bill Peppy had pain and limited mobility in his hip, but now he’s cycling 100 km a day. “When I was 12 years old I had a freak accident on a wet soccer field,” Peppy said of the issue that plagued him ever since then. But while it stopped him from running or taking part in most competitive sports throughout his life, he did find ways to work around it earning a high black belt in martial arts, even owning his own school in Parksville from 1999 to 2010. And he was able to cycle 1,000 km down Vancouver Island in the 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, which he said was mostly mind over matter and likely pushed up the timeline on needing surgery, which he received last March.

He said that while the doctors don’t like doing that surgery on people until they are in their 60s, it just became a necessity. He was sent to Dr. Clive Duncan at U.B.C., who he called the best surgeon of his type, specializing in unusual cases like his and he lavished praise and thanks on his doctors and those who helped him through the recovery including Dr. B. Bell, Dr. B. Rowe, J. Martin at Oceanside Physio, Jim at Jim’s Gym and Elizabeth at Parksville Pharmasave. Less than a year later, the surgery and support had him training hard for the two day, 200-km Cycle of Life Tour this summer out of Victoria, with all proceeds going to Vancouver Island hospices. His doctors tell him he’s at about 90 per cent recovery, but he said he doesn’t know what normal is like and he feels better than ever and is able to ride without pain. Riding with co-workers as the Country Grocer Sprinters, Peppy encourages people to support them at www.cycleoflifetour.ca or call him at 250-248-1509.

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Would people share a car in Qualicum Beach? Ken Walker is asking that question in light of the massive growth in carshare programs. Walker is a Qualicum Beach lawyer and Nanaimo CarShare member who thinks the idea could work well in the small, senior-oriented town. He suggests many people may live within easy walking distance of the village centre, but occasionally need a car for a big shopping trip, or when their grandchildren visit. He said he has two cars because his main car is a little sports car, but he also needs a bigger one to occasionally drive passengers around. Walker also pointed out there isn’t a car rental office in Qualicum Beach, and there are many people who might like the convenience of occasional access to a car, without the cost and hassle of owning one. And he adds “there are significant environmental benefits. There’s lots of statistics that show people plan their trips better when they have to pay as they go, people walk more, use transit more, bike more.” “Every carshare car takes several cars off the road,” he said explaining there are an average of 20 members per carshare car which can impact things like urban planning and development. He even suggests developers could trade a carshare car and space in a new building for fewer required parking spaces, saving money and providing a service and environmental benefit. And the carshare, or co-op concept is booming. Vancouver’s carshare group Modo, has more than 14,000 members sharing about 700 cars, where they can find the nearest car with

a smartphone app and use it for a few dollars an hour. “It’s not always cheaper than renting a car,” Walker said, suggesting if you want a car for several days or long trips, renting may be cheaper “but there are many benefits for shorter trips and it’s easier than renting a car for an hour.” Rates are different for different types of members (casual, full, business) with a combination of hourly and kilometre charges. He gave the example of driving 15km over three hours costing a full member $15, while four hours and 70km would cost $35. Walker admits it has mostly taken off in urban areas so far where the economy of scale means there is almost always a car available near wherever you are, but there are active programs in smaller places like Sechelt, Fernie, Kaslo, Nelson and Gibsons where more than 100 members share four cars. Nanaimo CarShare currently has 40 members sharing two cars, with another in the works, and Walker said he joined partly because it gives him easy access to other programs and he’s used cars in Vancouver before, picking one up at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, easier than renting a car. Coastal Community Credit Union even has a special deal on offering to pay half the membership cost for their members. Walker will explain the idea further and gauge local interest in having a carshare in Qualicum Beach at an information session with coffee and cookies this Sunday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Rotary House, at the corner of Fern and Beach roads. Visit nanaimocarshare.ca for more information.

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• Waterfront condo at Beachcomber • Over 2100 sq ft of luxury living • 2 bed, 2 bath, plus a den/office • Totally renovated, high end finishes

$479,000

Kevin Clayton

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, MAR 22, 1-3PM

#5-441 HARNISH AVENUE • • • •

Spotless 2 bedroom patio home 1 bath, 5 appliances, sunroom Pet and rental friendly complex Handy location, walk to town

$144,900

Kevin Clayton

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1008 CENTRE ROAD CRES

1008 Centre Road Cres 3 bed home totally renovated! fabulous perennials, large back yard, carport & 2 driveways(RV ok!) too many updates to mention!

$299,000

Dale Rumming

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885 TERRIEN WAY

Fabulous San Pariel home Totally renovated, 1882 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath 17,860 ft. treed lot near beach

$459,000 Ralph Kretzschmar

W NE G TIN LIS OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, MAR 21, 12-3PM

1388 SUNRISE DRIVE, SANDPIPER • Custom Built family home on large, south facing .46 acres. • Beautifully updated, 2392 sqft, 4 bed/3 bath. • Oversized Garage, R/V parking, fully fenced.

$479,000

Look for our upcoming...

OPEN HOUSES on CoastRealty.com and Realtor.ca

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Brenda

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Nicolls

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Brenda

Personal Real Estate Corporation

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

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Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing

790 CANYON CRESCENT RD, QUALICUM BEACH

1195 SPIDER LAKE RD, QUALICUM NORTH

720,000

Beautifully Built! • • • • •

Lovely Custom Home

3359 sq ft, 5 bed/3.5 bath home on private .44 ac Updated kitchen features granite counters & heated stone floors Spacious outdoor living space w/built in BBQ & bar area Master BR sanctuary w/gas fireplace, 5pc ensuite & cozy nook Large family room, 3 car garage & RV/boat parking

Brenda

699,900

Nicolls

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2735 sqft, 3 bed/2 bath rancher built in 2009, on 5.09 ac. Chef’s dream kitchen with dual ovens and S/S appliances Hardwood & tile throughout, wall of windows in the great room Many outdoor decks & sitting areas to enjoy surroundings and view Wood shed, machine shed, fully fenced garden to keep out the deer! Spider Lake close by for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Brenda

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

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Nicolls

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

250-248-8371

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Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing

870 MARSH PLACE, PARKSVILLE

UNIT 17 - 885 BERWICK RD, QUALICUM BEACH

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358,000

315,000

Walk to the Beach!

Desirable Berwick Park

1476 sqft, 3 bed/2 bath rancher on quiet cul de sac Vaulted ceilings, formal DR, bright well-designed kitchen Breakfast nook opens to private deck overlooking the garden Large master with walk-in closet and 4 piece ensuite Completely fenced, RV parking and double garage Walking distance to the beach and French Creek Marina

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1638 sqft 2 bed/2 bath well maintained patio home New laminate in great room, new carpet in bedrooms Soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, light & bright Spacious master w/bay window, walk-in closet & ensuite Single garage, private garden Walking distance to town, pets welcome

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Peligren

Grant Wildeman

timpeligren.point2agent.com 1695 Nahmint Road $424,900 E!

1759 Martini $279,000

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• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms, 2.5 acre property • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ MLS # 374666 workshop

• 360 degree ocean & mountain views • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 baths plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244 • Large shop

• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure

• Side by side Duplex • Double garage between • 1.64 Acres, fenced yard • RV parking

MLS #387642

1100 sqft, 3 bedroom & den Attached workshop & carport Close to all amenities .30 acre private lot

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#5-100 Abbey Lane, Parksville $189,900 • • • •

1810 Canuck $296,900

174 Saturna Drive, Qualicum Beach $405,000

55+ well maintained patio home 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Within walking distance to all amenities Small pet allowed & in unit laundry

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Custom built over 2000 sqft rancher 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Open plan living area with natural gas fireplace Sunny south facing patio and lots of RV parking

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

5 ACRES - Little Qualicum New Price! $149,900

110 Meridian Way, Parksville $269,000

• One bedroom oceanview condo • Centrally located to all amenities • 55+ complex, no rentals and one small pet allowed

MLS # 368060

• Across from Little Qualicum Falls Park • Gated Community • 12’x24’ covered storage included • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres

206-309 Morison Ave, Parksville $139,000

Recreational Riverfront Lot From $35,900 to $57,900

1785 Warn Way $399,900

Independently Owned & Operated

*5% Down = 644 MONTHLY PAYMENT

1725 Settler $549,000

• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area • Gated community

• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom • .54 acres, southern exposure • 2 storage sheds

MLS # 376706

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Find the property you have been searching for at: timpeligren.point2agent.com

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Tons of potential for different uses! 2349 sqft 4 bedrm on .21 acre Update & bright, open plan Kitchen Dining/Rm, part-covered deck Lower lvl w/Reception, Treatment & Family Rms, 2 Beds & 2 Baths Fenced yard, SW exposure, RV prkg w/sani-dump, near downtown

HOME BASED BUSINESS/IN-LAW SUITE

$299,000

FAIRWINDS FANTASTIC

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• 1525 sqt 3 bedrm on .17 acre, Kitchen w/ stainless appls, covered patio • Skylighted Family Room, landscaped, shed, workshop, south exposure OPEN HOUSE 560 HIRST WEST AVE., PARKSVILLE SUN., MAR 22 BETWEEN 2-4 PM HOSTED BY ANDREW SIMONS

$1,598,000 NICELY UPDATED

$349,000

CRAIG BAY CROFTON

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Exquisite 3471sqft 3 bed/3 bath Moorecroft Estate on 3.11 acres Expansive floor plan, beamed vaulted Great Room, bamboo floors Floor-ceiling stone FP, Kitchen w/butler’s pantry, atrium, wine cellar Gated landscaped acreage, triple garage, patios w/oceanview sunsets

Spacious 1544 sqft 3 bed/2 bath w/fine design features & finishing’s Island Kitchen w/wood cabinets, stainless appls, & large eating area Living Room w/overheight ceiling, gas FP, cherry hardwood flooring Office, patio, west side of complex, low monthly strata, small pet OK

AWARD-WINNING LUXURY

PYM WOODS END UNIT NE

RESORT STYLE LIVING!

$699,900

Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher Vaulted ceilings, granite counters and open floor plan Heat Pump & L.E.D fireplace Fully fenced with RV parking

Upscale 1996 3 bedrm/2 bath in 15 acre gated waterfront complex Luxurious upgrades, Great Room w/stone FP & hardwood flooring Kitchen w/granite Cts, deluxe stainless apps, & a bright Dining Area Patio and fenced yard, distant ocean views, 10 minutes to Qualicum

Custom 3096 sqft 3 bedrm/3 bath “Arbutus Hill” West Coast style Quality finishing’s & fixtures throughout, OH ceiling & OS windows 2 sided nat gas FP, Kitchen w/quality stainless appls & granite CTs Spacious Den, Office, Bonus Rm, patio, nicely landscaped .20 acre

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WELL-MAINTAINED COMPLEX $215,000

LOTS OF EXTRAS/UPGRADES!

Over 2000 sq ft 4 bedroom home in Beachcomber Ocean view and beach access just steps away In Law Suite Detached 2 car garage /workshop

Nicely kept 1061 sqft 2 bedroom end-unit in Ocean Park Gardens Quiet sunny side of the building, Living/Dining Room w/nat gas FP Easy-care layout, private covered patio, good wheelchair access 1 small pet allowed, no age limit/rentals, secured entry, landscaping

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884 Bouman Place, French Creek $399,900

CHARMING PARKSVILLE CONDO QUALICUM LANDING BEACH HOUSE

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1575 Haida Way, Nanoose Bay $389,000

MLS # 382130

CENTRAL PARKSVILLE HOME

• 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean and mountain views • Private

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Nicky Westnedge

Unlicensed Assistant

www.grantwildeman.ca

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Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321

Direct: 250-228-5558

1670 Meadowood $599,900

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REALTOR®

124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488

• 2027 sqft 3 bed stand-alone unit surrounded by green space • Clerestory windows, BI speaker syst, private west-facing patio OPEN HOUSE 1406 GABRIOLA DRIVE, CRAIG BAY SUN. MAR 22 BETWEEN 1-3 PM HOSTED BY MARY-ANN KENNEDY

$339,000 CHARISMATIC HOME

$459,000

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

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SUNRISE RIDGE $39,900

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• 3 bed/3 bath, 1380 sq.ft. • Spacious kitchen w/new dishwasher and microwave • .35 acre fully fenced, double garage, RV parking • Located minutes to Deep Bay Marina

THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

127 Alberni Highway, Parksville,EXCELLENCE BC

OPEN HOUSE SAT., MAR. 21 • 1-3PM Here is a great family home on a beautiful private lot in Nanoose Bay, minutes away from Schooner Cove Marina and Fairwinds Golf Course.

681 IRONWOOD AVE, PARKSVILLE

$349,000

Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher in desirable Maple Glen subdivision on a quiet street. This one is a must see!

18-1135 RESORT DR, PARKSVILLE

Fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher in Parksville close to Ocean Trails renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath townhouse with schools & shopping. Spacious rooms inside with almost 1700 great amenities such as pool, hot tub, tennis court and easy sqft. of living space. Double car garage, RV parking & fully- beach access. fenced backyard with storage shed & garden areas.

5-233 MOILLIET ST, PARKSVILLE

$159,000

1-1401 PRICE ROAD, ERRINGTON $145,000

Why pay rent when you can own for less? Family friendly This immaculate double wide mobile home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and is situated next to a park area townhouse with all 5 appliances and low strata fees of and offers plenty of sun exposure. $196/month.

NEW LISTING $419,900

• 4 bed/3 bath 3505 sq ft. • 25x24 detached shop • .41 acre backing onto Englishman River Estuary • Newer heat pump and roof

MLS# 387983

READY TO BUILD $54,900

IMMACULATE RANCHER $239,900

• 3 bed/ 2 bath 1732 sq ft • .49 acre, 12x15 shed, RV parking • Beautifully kept family home • Yard size provides ample space to build a large shop

• • • •

2 bed/1 bath + den, 1101 sqft. Spacious great room layout Single car garage/garden shed 0.19 acre backing onto Mountainview park MLS# 386057

MLS# 388167

FAMILY HOME $329,900

CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT $529,900

FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

• 2 bed/3bath, 1075 sqft. w/ lock-suite • 1/4 share located at Sunrise Ridge • Pool, hot tub, workout room • Short walk to beach

BUILDER OR INVESTOR $79,900

MLS# 386824

CUTE AS A BUTTON $199,500

• 2 bed/ 3 bath 1970 sq.ft. • Walk-on waterfront, double garage • Excellent income potential w/vacation rental or long term tenant MLS# 387071

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4 bed/2 bath 2040 sqft., 0.32 acre Spacious kitchen w/large eating bar and island Beautifully renovated by Camelot homes Hardwood floors, steam shower, main floor master

MLS# 385588

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $57,000

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Granite counters, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors Fully fenced, w/ secure RV parking, heat pump Heated tile floors in bathrooms and laundry 1858 sq.ft. 3 bed/2 bath +den MLS# 385915

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• .21 acre cleared building lot • Sweeping mountain views • Minutes to Little Qualicum Falls • Located in Little Qualicum River Village

MLS# 386107

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NEW LISTING $479,900 Y

www.lespockett.com

Independently Owned & Operated

$249,000

OPEN HOUSE SUN., MAR. 22 • 1-3PM

lespockett@telus.net

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Les Pockett

THE AWARD OF

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

NEW LISTING $369,900

NEW LISTING $339,900

SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

250-954-7088

MASTER SALES AWARD

you can talk to past clients. Then follow up and talk to them. 5. What separates you from your competition? Key phrases to listen for: assertive, available by phone or e-mail, analytical, able to maintain a good sense of humour under trying circumstances. 6. May I review documents that I will be asked to sign? A good REALTOR® makes forms available to you before you are required to sign them. Ask to see agency disclosure, listing agreement, seller disclosure forms. 7. How will you help me find other professionals? Ask for a written list of referring vendors. Get an explanation if you see the term “affiliated.” It could mean the REALTOR® is getting compensation from vendors. 8. How much do you charge? You don’t have to ask if the fee is negotiable, since all real estate fees are negotiated. 9. What kind of guarantee do you offer? If you sign a listing agreement with the REALTOR® and later find that you are unhappy with the arrangement, will the REALTOR® let you cancel the agreement? 10. What haven’t I asked you that I need to know? Pay close attention to how the REALTOR® answers this question, because there is always something you need to know.

1. How long have you been a REALTOR®? A new REALTOR® can do a wonderful job and will have up- to-date training. Those in the business longer bring practical experience to the table. 2. What is your average list-to-sales ratio? A good REALTOR® should hold a track record for how many properties they have listed compared to how many they have sold within a given time period. In a good market, there would be about six sales for every 10 listings. In a poor market, there would be about four sales for every 10 listings. 3. How will your marketing plan meet my needs? Specifically, how will you sell my home? Where and how often will you advertise? Do you have sample flyer, advertisements, and web copy? 4. Will you provide references? Ask if

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

• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher MLS# 376571

• 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • Cleared building site • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 373924

MLS# 387291

• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 372109

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm

PHASE I & IIOnly SOLD OUT • PHASE III & PHASE IV NOW SELLING 16 Units Remaining

$335,000 Starting at $374,900

PLUS GST

• Oversized 2 car garage. • 2 bed, 2 bath + den units 1330 - 1510 sq.ft. Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.

• 3 bed, 3 bath + den units 2684 sq ft - 2928 sq ft.

FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper *PREC john@coopermclintock.com | Sean McLintock *PREC sean@coopermclintock.com

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Features all the living space on the ground floor. Price from $399,000

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Features ground floor entry with all the living space on the second floor. Price from $389,000

Parksville’s most modern downtown residence. With a new vision of living, a dedication to quality and commitment to the environment, Stone’s Throw inspires a unique experience that combines comfortable living with contemporary and sustainable West Coast architecture.

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• Flexible 2 bedroom & den floor plans • Heated crawlspace and garage • Superior exterior and interior finishes • High efficiency gas forced air heating • Tankless hot water on demand • Energy star windows • Strata fees: $130 per month

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cindyriera@shaw.ca

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$569,000

113 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach

MLS# 380285

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$519,000

$519,000 • Brand New home right in Village area, over 1700 sqft • Walk to shops, Pool, Park, cafes, Civic Centre, trails • Heat pump, hardwood, quartz counters, gourmet kitchen

• Character and Charm in Village area • Walk to Pool, Park and shops • Cape Cod Salt Box home plan

657 Hawthorne Rise, French Creek

292 Crescent E Road, Qualicum Beach

MLS# 388374

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MLS# 377150

Independently Owned and Operated

*Based on 2012 closed transactions. Source CREA and RE/MAX internal data.

Anchor Realty

266 Mill Road, Qualicum Beach MLS# 387559

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3733 Melrose Road

2053 square ft 3 bed/2.5 bath custom built rancher on private 3.26 acres in Hilliers ( Just outside Qualicum Beach)

Doug Thomasson

$315,000

$362,000

• 1430 sq ft renovated rancher in St. Evar-ocean side • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrms, french doors to sunroom • Beautiful private back yard in quiet cul-de-sac

• Deluxe suite as new, ocean and golf course views • Light and bright, all the bells and whistles • Live in luxury and complete security

1139 Blind Bogey Drive, Qualicum Beach

3301 Rockhampton Road, Nanoose Bay

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$425,000

250.947.5004

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• Custom built rancher in great location, HRV system • New roof, newer landscape, well maintained • Open plan with french doors to backyard and patio

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250.248.1071

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Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

101 - 897 West Island Highway, Parksville

Spacious 3 bdrm crawlspace rancher nicely maintained with RV parking. Located near golf & beach in Oceanside/Eaglecrest. 210 Cameron Street, Parksville

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874 Marsh Place, Parksville

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Larger one level home, quiet cul-de-sac. Newer roof, indoor workshop, covered patio. Room for your RV or boat..

#302-431 W. Crescent, QB

$489,000

Very sharp 3 bedroom rancher. Private, outdoor living room, landscaped garden. Minutes to shops, beaches, marina & golf.

Penthouse condo with sweeping ocean views. Underground parking, private landscaped gardens & prime Qualicum Beach location

208 - 3555 Outrigger Rd, Nanoose Bay

1007 Fabrick Drive, Qualicum Beach

$229,900

$226,900

Address

Price

Date

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QUALICUM BEACH 3021 Island W. Highway 1008 Centre Road Crescent 529 Cleek Close 170 Crescent W Road 1388 Sunrise Drive

$1,098,000 $299,000 $429,900 $574,000 $479,000

NANOOSE 2483 Cross Road 1525 Dorcas Point Road

$585,000 Saturday $1,099,000 Saturday

Sunday 1-3 pm Sunday 1-3 pm Saturday 1- 3 pm Saturday 9:30-12:30 Saturday 12-3pm

Realtor/Office Louise Roy Coast Realty Dale Rumming Coast Realty Ann McVey Royal Lepage Glenda Sweet Coast Realty John Milroy Coast Realty

1-3 pm Alyce Carney Coast Realty 1-4pm Larry & Ruth Staley Macdonald Realty

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1388 Sunrise Drive, Sandpiper Watefront condo, sweeping views. High end custom renovation throughout. Marina, golfing, West Coast lifestyle.

4737 Maple Guard Dr, Bowser

$799,000

Sweeping views, custom built waterfront home. Over 3000 sqft. plus detached workshop. open plan living, lots of flex space..

$355,000

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620 Neden Way, French Creek

Spacious 3 bedroom home with family room & den. Custom designed flexible studio room. Ocean & Coastal Mountain views, great location.

3 Bedroom modular with addition. Rural living at the edge of Qualicum Beach. Nicely landscaped, treed, great escape.

NEW LISTING

1145 Spider Lake Road Qualicum North

$679,900

Rural rancher, comfy 3 bedroom, space for all your toys. 1400 Sq Ft Storage/ Workshop, RV Parking, 749 Sq Ft complete guest suite, plus studio.

LOTS AND ACREAGES • Lot A Sunrise Drive $179,900 • Beach Rd Multi Family Development Packages with cash flow from $274,900 to $1,700,000 • Beach Road Retail strata unit $249,000 • Waterfront development site $4,900,000 • Parksville Development $1,200,000

• Custom Built family home on large, south facing .46 acres. • Beautifully updated, 2392 sqft, 4 bed/3 bath. • Oversized Garage, R/V parking, fully fenced.

479,000

For more information and pics, go to

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John Milroy 250.248.8371

Coast Realty Group( Parksville) Ltd.

jmilroy@shaw.ca

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OPEN HOUSE

Sat. & Sun. Mar. 21 & 22 • 12pm-3pm #14 – 309 Moilliet Street, Parksville

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST • 1-3 PM #8 341 Blower Road

• Updated Unit • 2 Bdrm, 1 bath • Strata fee $220 d Richar

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Qualicum Beach

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PARKSVILLE #14-309 Molliet Street 368 McKillop Drive #8 341 Blower Road 12 Magnolia Drive 681 Ironwood Avenue 560 Hirst West Avenue 1406 Gabriola Drive, Craig Bay

Date

Time

Realtor/Office

$138,000 Sat., & Sun., 12-3pm $358,888 Sat., & Sun., 1-3pm $306,000 Saturday 1-3pm $329,000 Saturday 1-3pm $349,000 Sunday 1-3pm $339,000 Sunday 2-4pm $459,000 Sunday 1-3pm

Richard Goldney Coast Realty Jim Forster Fair Realty Jo Pederson Coast Realty Natalie Nobert Royal Lepage Natalie Nobert Royal Lepage Susan Forest Royal Lepage Susan Forest Royal Lepage

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

113 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach

• Townhouse • End Unit • 1590 Sq. ft.

$138,000

Hosted by: MARK ANDREASEN

$306,000 Your Host Jo Pederson

Phone 250

248-8371

OPEN HOUSE

Lorie Nielsen

Advertising Representative

SATURDAY, MAR. 21 9:30am - 12:30pm

170 Crescent W. Rd, Qualicum Beach Direct:

250-905-0014

• Exclusive rancher on 0.19 of an acre • Elegant, extensive recent upgrades • Across from Memorial Golf Course • 2,108 sqft., 4 beds, 3 baths

Email:

lorie.nielsen@pqbnews.com Fax:

250-248-4655

NICKLEN ROY MACKAY

$574,000

In attendance

Glenda Sweet www.pqbnews.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm

3021 Island W. Highway Spectacular oceanfront home with 180º views of the Georgia Straits & the white sandy beach. The contemporary home features open plan living & an expansive master bedroom on the upper, with turn & tilt windows to the oceanfront terrace.

1,098,000

In attendance

Louise Roy*

*Personal Real Estate Corporation

NICKLEN ROY MACKAY

250-752-3375

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 21st 1:00 - 3:00pm

www.OhsMarketing.ca 250-752-SOLD (7653) Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 21 • 1:00-3:00pm 529 Cleek Close, Qualicum Beach

Alyce Carney 250-607-8886

124 Craig Street, Parksville

Call for a professional evaluation. NO cost. NO obligation. NO pressure!

Matt Breedlove

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M E D I A

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

250.954.9033 sold@mattbreedlove.com

★ ★ ★ ★★

For Every Move You Make Since 1993

Sat. & Sun., Mar. 21 & 22 • 1-3pM 368 MCKILLOP DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

• 1st time on market • Half acre walk on waterfront • 3200 sq ft with walkout basement

$1,099,000

Larry & Ruth Staley cell 250-240-2035 office 250-468-2738

staleyteam.ca

Qualicum Beach/Parksville

668 Memorial Ave, Box 548, Qualicum Beach, BC

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Sons of Guns mark 25 years of music

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Sons of Guns may have gone through a few faces and genres over the past quarter century, but one thing has always remained the same for the Qualicum-based band: camaraderie. “There are very few musicians that’ll stay together that long let alone still like each other,” said drummer Anthony Telfair. “We just keep positive about it.” “We have a friendship whether we’re playing or not,” added Mike Jarvis, who plays bass. The rhythm duo met back in 1990 at a jam session in the Frontiersman Pub in Coombs. “Musically, we seemed to click,” said Jarvis, who had just quit another band and was planning to take a break from playing music at the time. “What was going to be a six month break turned out to be no break at all.” Jarvis was actually the last member to join Sons of Guns. The group already included Telfair, Bobby Teesdale on keyboard and Dave Brown on guitar. Another fresh face entered the new quartet soon after forming, however, when Brown left in 1992 because he couldn’t go on the road, said Telfair. So, Maxwell Perry stepped in on guitar as Sons of Guns started their years of touring around the province and up to Alaska. “We were a full-time band,” said Jarvis. “We were on the road, we were on T.V., we

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The Sons of Guns have seen a number of different guitarists and keyboard players pass through its roster over the last 25 years, but the rhythm section always remains the same. Mike Jarvis, left, and Anthony Telfair have played bass and drums, respectively, for the group throughout its entire history.

were broadcast.” A year later, in 1993, Teesdale headed to Nashville on his own. The move more

or less turned the quartet permanently into a trio, and it would be the last major change for the band until 1996 when Per-

ry stepped down. At that point, Telfair and Jarvis brought in guitarist Bryan Plummer and that trio played together until 2007. “It was a high point,” said Jarvis of those years. Currently, the band’s roster has Andre Kausman on guitar and occasionally Kevin Pahl on keyboards. Faces were not the only changes Sons of Guns saw over the years, however. The group started out performing country rock and now play a blend of classic rock, R&B, reggae, and blues. “Imagine how boring that would be,” said Telfair of playing the same songs for 25 years. The band is also not a full-time gig anymore. Jarvis now runs the Summit School of Guitar Building and Repair, and Telfair has played on cruise ships since 2009. “Our life has evolved,” said Jarvis. “We picked two different paths.” Still the band is sure to get together whenever Telfair is back on dry land. They continue to have a regular circuit, which includes Qualicum, Port Alberni and Campbell River, and Telfair and Jarvis run a regular jam session at the Fanny Bay Inn. “It’s a never ending episode,” said Telfair of Sons of Guns. “We can take it as far as we can go.” To celebrate the band’s quarter century of music, Sons of Guns will play its own anniversary party at the Crown & Anchor Roadhouse (6120 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Bay) on March 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight. “We’re expecting a good crowd,” said Telfair. Everyone is invited and there is no cover charge for the event. For more information on the event, call the Crown & Anchor at 250-757-9444.

The Old School House Arts Centre AGM on Sunday Jessica skelton reporter@pqbnews.com

The Old School House Arts Centre is having its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, March 22 at 1:15 p.m. All TOSH members are invited to attend the meeting, which will be hosted in the centre’s Brown

Gallery. “It’s a great time to come and support an organization you love,” said TOSH executive director Corinne James. At the meeting, members will have the opportunity to vote on the next board of directors. Seeking reelection is Mary

Brouilette, former TOSH president and Qualicum Beach councillor. All TOSH members are invited to run for election to the board and James said nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM. Interested members can also put forth

their names before Sunday by calling 250-752-6133 or e-mailing qbtosh@shaw.ca This will be the last AGM for current board president Vivien Sears, who will be retiring after the meeting. Sears has been on the board on and off since 2001, said James.

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David Nigel Lloyd, a non-traditional traditionalist, will bring a collection of folk songs to the McMillan Arts Centre on March 20. Many of the traditional songs, however, will be overlaid with new but related lyrics. As the British magazine Folk Roots wrote, “Lloyd uses traditional tunes and themes where it suits his purposes.” So, you’ll hear the old Anglo-Celtic pantheon of

demon knights, faerie queens and divine drunkards wandering the deserts, mountains and boom towns of Southern California where Lloyd lived for 35 years. In performance, he will accompanies himself on guitar and the eightstringed octar. He’ll also often introduce his songs with an ornate joke, a true tale or — to keep things honest — an outrageous lie. As the LA Week-

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Festival and the Parksville Qualicum Beach News, the contest is open to children aged 6-18 who live in School District 69 (Qualicum). There are three divisions: ages 6-9, 10-14 and 15-18. Contestants can enter the Brant Wildlife Festival Kids Nature Photo Contest through an online platform hosted at pqbnews.com/contests. Here, they can upload their photo and fill out a registration form in which they must also disclose the name and address of an adult representative. Each participant can submit only one photograph, which must be in JPEG format. All photos must be submitted by March 27. The submissions will then be

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There are always a number of outdoor excursions on my ‘to do’ list; some easy, some more ambitious, some near, some further afield. The recommendation of friends may be the catalyst, sometimes poring over a map, perhaps a feature in a tourist guide or, in an increasing number of cases, photos and descriptions from Facebook posts will pique my interest and encourage me to put a plan together. This latest outing came about as a result of the destination being featured in a number of fellow enthusiasts’ social media contributions. It’s relatively close, requires only an hour or two away from the car and offers a memorable setting that provides great photo opportunities. It’s called The Hole in the Wall and it lies just over the Alberni Summit, near the top of Roger Creek. While The Hole itself is a worthwhile destination, the area around this feature contains a number of trails that track through an area replete with intriguing remnants of various industrial activities. As with most local hikes, the land has been heavily logged so old stumps give a sense of age and a well developed understory of almost prehistoric ambiance that has grown out of the rotting slash which surrounds the forested parts of the trail. This has a particularly rich feel on grey days when the damp smells and intense green of ferns, trees, old man’s beard and moss create a verdant backdrop that is truly impressive. The other significant evidence of man’s handiwork is relevant to the very reason the landmark exists. Prior to 1967, the cities of Alberni and Port Alberni were separate municipalities, and the creek here was dammed to create a reservoir. This provided water to Alberni via wooden pipes enclosed in coiled wire which can still be seen in a number of locations close to the river. The hole itself was blasted through a dark, volcanic shale fin of rock as a short cut for the delivery of water. Unless they have done some research, few visitors realise that this would be anything but a natural phenomenon, carved by the water that cascades down from the aperture. When viewed from the

upstream side, however, concrete work and one of the pipes can be clearly seen. Following heavy rain a logjam tends to accumulate but when this clears and the water level drops a couple of large concrete sections become apparent. The route in follows a quad trail that begins opposite Coombs Country Candy on the South side of Highway 4. This trail soon intersects a substantial gravel road as it curves around a hairpin bend. There are a couple of options to take a walk around but eagerness to get the best perspective of the destination makes turning right onto the road as it heads downhill the better option. There is a smaller side road to the right after a few metres which leads to a popular Summertime swimming hole. Continue ahead on the main route as it narrows and swings left, turning into a steep quad trail, cut by feet, tyres and the action of a spring which feeds water along the trail and into the creek. Within a few minutes of picking your way carefully downhill you will arrive at the bottom of the valley carved out by millenia of erosion and the incredibly photogenic Hole in the Wall will be directly across the river. It’s seen at its best during wetter months when a reasonable amount of water will flow through the keyhole. Keeping the river on your left and heading downstream brings you to a rocky beach where visitors traditionally build stone structures in the style of inukshuks. Heading away from the river will allow you to intersect your inward route as the road returns you uphill, but look for a tiny trailhead on your right which heads up the banking above the road. This will save you from walking all the way up and around the hairpin. Having turned right on the upper section of road, another trail on your left leads into the trees and along a high, steep banking above the river. This starts to wind downhill to a point where it intersects the creek and you will soon find yourself looking into the hole from the upstream side. The trail continues alongside the water and not much further downstream there’s more evidence of water management where the remains of a weir crosses the creek. The side of the trail here clear-

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ly shows the coil wrapped wooden pipes that were laid in 1913 and decommissioned around 50 years ago. Looping around to your right you will find yourself heading back up the gravel road along which you walked in and it’s not hard to spot the quad trail at the hairpin where your off-road adventure began. While this trail is not particularly long, remote or challenging, it’s worth flagging up some points on safety. This is especially relevant for those with dogs or young children. Care should be taken when crossing Highway 4 as the most direct route between parking and trail involves crossing as the road bends. The nature of the river valley involves steep bankings, loose, slippery surfaces and water. Evidence of bears is common and these local residents are well established in the rich environment that many of our most attractive routes traverse. There are a number of side trails and gravel road spurs in the area. If in doubt, find someone with local knowledge to take you around on your first visit.

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What to take: Carry a whistle, flashlight and small 1st Aid kit. Remember to bring any prescription medications with directions for use. Check weather and choose appropriate footwear and clothing. Steep sections make lugged hiking shoes or trail runners a good choice. Even on short trips bring a snack and water. Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return.

Getting there: Follow Highway 4 towards Port Alberni. Leave Highway 4 on the right at Coombs Country Candy. There is ample parking near the store. Carefully cross the highway to the quad trail just uphill from the parking lot.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 16, 17 and 18 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

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INFORMATION

QUALICUM BAY - HORNE LAKE WATERWORKS DISTRICT

47th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The purpose of this meeting is to elect two Trustees for three-year terms ending in 2018. Also, to discuss works completed in 2014 and new developments for 2015. To be held at the Lighthouse Community Hall 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:00pm FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

ESTHETICIAN

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE New Program: Plus 50 . You donâ€™t have to be new to the Oceanside area to receive a visit from Welcome Wagon! You just have to be over the age of 50! Contact Pat.

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It is with great sadness we announce that Mary Barbara Woolverton (Roy/King) passed away peacefully on March 2, 2015 at Trillium Lodge in Parksville, BC. Mary was born in Athabasca, Alberta to parents Bella (McLeod) and Phillip Roy. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Kirk; brother, Donald; sister, Clara; nieces, Judy and Linda; and son-in-law, Murray. Mary is survived by sons, Cecil, Rocky (Jean), Gregory; and daughter, Rhonda. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sean (Gwen), Emily, Zachary, Danielle, Sara; step-grandchildren, David (Shauna), Sherrie (Blair); great-grandchildren, Anna and Chloe; stepgreat granddaughter, Kaleigh; nieces, Margo (Keith), Leslie (Mark); and nephew, Ross. Mary and her husband Kirk, lived in Parksville for nearly 30 years where they made many friends. Mary loved her time working as a veterinarianâ€™s assistant in Calgary. Throughout the years, she and Kirk had many pets and she enjoyed being able to pass this love of animals onto their children. She also enjoyed bowling, cards, reading, and gardening with her husband. Mary loved visiting friends, family, and attending events at the Legion. She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, and a good friend. Maryâ€™s family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Trillium Lodge who made her days there as comfortable as possible. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville, BC. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Maryâ€™s memory by making a donation to Trillium Lodge, 401 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 1M9. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Modern leading edge Salon looking for an Esthetician and or Nail Tech, Part-time Great business incentive for the right candidate. Please drop off resume to Borealis Hair Nail & Body bar & Nail at Unit 105, 222 West 2nd Ave. (behind TD Bank) in Qualicum Beach or email bhb2@shawcable.com

HELP WANTED COOKS NEEDED at Micky Jâ€™s Bar & Grill at Arrowsmith Golf Course in Qualicum, great perks, friendly atmosphere. Email resumes to essexproperties@shaw.ca or phone (250) 752-9727 and ask for head chef Jack.

Required for local Seniors Retirement Community. Please call Catherine DOC at: 250.248.2835 or drop off resume in person to: Halliday House 188 McCarter St., Parksville, BC

Auto Mechanic Partner

Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Part-Time Housekeeper

TRADES, TECHNICAL CLIMBER/BUCKET Operator needed for residential tree service. Min. 2 years exp., must have valid BC DL, Certified Arborist an asset. $30$35 based on exp. 604-819-9447/ the.treeguy@hotmail.com

WE are Trojan Collision, located in Nanaimo B.C. and we are looking for Licensed Auto Body Technicians. We are a high volume production shop that offers competitive wages, a full benefit program and training opportunities. If you want to be part of our innovative team email dhoule@trojancollision.com or call 250-756-1266

PERSONAL SERVICES

QUALICUM Beach Memorial Golf Course requires the services for a part time power cart serviceman. Duties include mechanical maintenance and detailing. Please drop resume off at the pro shop. 469 Memorial Rd. Qualicum Beach. Attention: Ross Mantell.

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FOR GREAT Rates call Buds Handyman Service. Gutter and yard cleaning, yard maintenance, exterior painting, junk removal. No job too small! Call Rob for your free quote today, (250)739-2223. MATTâ€™S PROPERTY SERVICES

The Art of Building. Log & Timber frame. We do anything from carpentry to finishing work. Free estimates. Call: 250-937-7704 or contact: facebook.com/art4building

Spring Clean Upâ€™s. Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan 250-228-3364

Computer Tutor with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce @ 250-240-5914.

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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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

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CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SERVICES

Funding may be available.

HANDYPERSONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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Evenings & Weekends Available

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

Roof demossing & minor repair - gutter cleaning - rubbish & debris removal - yard cleanup - power washing - minor lawn care/weed eating - odd jobs. 250-228-3334

CLEANING SERVICES

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HOME CARE SUPPORT

SMALL MIRACLES Care at Home serving Seniors and families. Call 250-937-8507.

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RCA Looking for clients who require in home care, respite, outings & more. Call Barb 250228-8163

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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

PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods to suit individual needs. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. Call Gina (250)927-3005.

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HANDYMAN / ASSISTANT, on-call, for local vacation rental agency. ($18-22/hour) Position includes grounds keeping, garbage removal, helping guests with check in & questions in absence of owners, and other odd maintenance jobs in and around Parksville, BC. Email info@bestholidaystays.com to apply.

LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LABOURERS

HANDYMAN HELPER part time required. Must have own tools, vehicle & worksafe. Apply to plhousing@shaw.ca

FOUND PRESCRIPTION glasses, Columbia Beach, Mercer Point. Call to identify (250)752-6056.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LIVE-IN CAREAIDE F/T to assist young senior Couple 1 with MS. Help w/ADL, lots of free time. Call (250)752-7373.

WANT TO be successful and happy in your business over the long run? Qualified support is here to help free up your time & energy. Licensed Bookkeeper, Kathy (250)248-0726.

MARY BARBARA WOOLVERTON December 29, 1930 â€“ March 2, 2015

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

GARDENING CURB APPEAL Lawn & garden maintenance. Junk Removal. Best rates! Seniors discount. Call 250-586-7424. SMALL GARDENS Tidy ups/projects. No job too small. Call John at 250-927-1690

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WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY & Snow Removal. Bondable. Call 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS â€œCAREâ€? Carpentry, Painting and Home Repair Decks, Greenhouses, Arbours & Fencing. No job too small No GST!!

Call George @ 250-594-4407

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. JOEâ€™S Technicolour Dreamcoat Painting *Interior/Exterior Painting* (250)713-9828 joe66kasabian@gmail.com M OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Patioâ€™s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Call (250)228-5204. POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK NOW FOR SPRING EXTERIORS Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250-240-3528.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

PAINTING

GARAGE SALES

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

OFFICE/RETAIL

STORAGE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER$18/hr. High quality workmanship. Julian, (250)594-6611.

PARKSVILLE, 205 Orchid Close. Mar 21 (8-2). Coke a Cola & M & N collectables, household items. Something for everyone.

Wanted to buy. Yurt. Any size. Cash. Will dismantle if reqâ€™d. Please phone Susan 250-586-1356 or email: susanhbowes@yahoo.ca

Retail / Professional Location for Lease

PARKSVILLE 515 Wheeler Ave. Mar 21 (10-2). Crib & bassinet, clothing, toys, tools, infant clothing, oak cabinet

RENTALS

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.

PETS ITALIAN GREYHOUND Puppies, 2 solid blue fawn males. Born Feb 15 avail. after April 12. $1800. ea. CKC registrable. Approved homes only. Seeking stay at home parents in QB area. 778-992-2551 (text) or BeachPuppies.com JOEL- HEâ€™S joyful, playful 3 year old Doberman, great in the car. Likes to give you lots of love, ok w/female/male dogs+ kids, not destructive & doesnâ€™t dig. 250-752-1157.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

$$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

PARKSVILLE 585 Misner Way Sun., Mar 22 (8-2). Adult pool w/pump, air hockey table, hockey equip., desk, cake pans and lots more. PARKSVILLE- 631 Temple St inside, Ladies clothing SaleSat, Mar 21, 10am-4pm & Sun, Mar 22, 11-3 (fill a bag $5, Sunday only)! PV GARAGE Sale/ in the home Ladyâ€™s clothes, baby & girls. Many items plus Easter. No tools. From Temple Store on Bay - 2 blks to Willow; L to 337. Fri, Sat, Mar 20/21, 9:304pm, Clip ad, no road signs. QUALICUM BEACH 575 Arbutus/Claymore. Mar 20 (10-4) & Mar 21 (9-3). MOVING SALE. Household, gardening, tools and much more.

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

Sales & Service.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD

5TH WHEEL trailer hitch $300. Blue chesterfield and chair $250. or offers. Call 250-752-7908

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

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UNDER $400 TABLE+ 4 chairs- solid oak round, 42â€?diameter, drop leaf, honey, very good condition. $325. Call (250)586-4595.

FRIENDLY FRANK

FUEL/FIREWOOD

Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding

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

cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!! COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). WEST COAST Firewood. Seasoned wood. Volume discount. Call 1-877-380-9663.

FURNITURE 2 Adjustable Beds Remote controlled. $500/obo. MOVING. Must sell. Very Good condition. Other items may be available. 250-248-2631

GARAGE SALES COOMBS951 Coombs Road, Sat & Sun, Mar 21, & 22, 9am-4pm. Menâ€™s toys, garden, knick-knacks & paddy whacks, some household stuff, a few antiques, sewing machine 1940ish. Want everything gone by 6pm Sunday. So come on by and take a look! Moving Sale - 521 W. Crescent Rd., Qualicum Beach. Mar 20, 21 & 22nd. (9-6pm) Household full of Victorian furniture. English riding saddles, clothing and misc. Check out our website to preview. www.estateliquidators.ca Parksville - 170 James St. Sat (9-2) Huge Moving Sale. Washer/dryer, stove, microwave, dining set, couch, power tools, garden tools, lawnmower, 2001 Jaguar & lots of household items. PARKSVILLE- 2677 Crabapple Crescent, Sat, Mar 21, 8:30-12:30.

Phone 250 248 6504

APARTMENT/CONDO EMERALD EST: Small 1bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, NS/NP $1200, light housekeeping inc, meal opt. avbl. 250-752-4424 PARKSVILLE- RENOVATED, partial ocean view, 2 bdrm apt. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs reqâ€™d. April 1st. $850. Call 250-248-3350.

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COOMBS- 1600 sq ft 2 bdrm on acreage. W/D hook-up, NP/NS. Refs reqâ€™d. $750 + utils. Available April 1. Call 250-739-2800. QUALICUM, 1 bdrm suite, private entry, private deck, country settings. Inc. F/S, microwave. Util. incl plus satellite TV. Suitable for quiet person. N/S, No pets. Avail Apr 1st. $700/mo. Ref. req. After 6pm 250-752-4455.

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QUALICUM BEACH: 3 bdrm, located in country setting, mins from QB, N/P, Avail. Apr. 15. $1000/mo. Call (250)7526098 or (250)954-8847. UNIQUE OFFER fully furnished 2 bdrm. Close to Parksville, 5 min walk to top bridge. $850./mo Call 250240-0007.

SUITES, LOWER

RV PADS near Parksville, utils included. $450. Call 250-2284097, 250-927-5623.

HOMES FOR RENT ERRINGTON ON private shared acreage, small 2 bdrm house, 920 sq.ft. with 10â€™x6â€™ shed. Quiet, treed, large fenced yard, electric heat, W/D, 5 km to Parksville. No dogs! $740. 250-248-7118 or 250-954-5045 cell.

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â€˘ Electric heat plus 250-905-0012 woodburning fireplace â€˘ Gated driveway, large office@pqbnews.com

heated garage/ workshop â€˘ Parking for RV & boat

5033 SEAVIEW DRIVE, DEEP BAY/BOWSER Asking $480,000 250-937-1876

SERVICE DIRECTORY $BMM

Excavating & Drainage

Maintenance Services

KERRY GRAY EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

POWER WASHING

â€˘ Concrete breaker â€˘ Stump Grinder â€˘ Stump removal â€˘ Lawn removal â€˘ Land & brush clearing â€˘ Siteprep â€˘ Drainage ditching â€˘ Fence post hole auger â€˘ Landscape preparation

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, PATIOS, ETC. YES! We wash VINYL SIDING by hand

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FREE ESTIMATES PERIMETER DRAIN FLUSHING

Sharpening

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GUTTER CLEANING

No Job Too Small !!

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Fencing

Contractor

Tree Service

D. NOVAK

Tree

Owner/Operator with 21 Yearsâ€™ Experience

BLAIRâ€™S FENCING Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial 20 yrs. experience. Free estimates.

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ROOF DEMOSSING & REPAIRS

CONTRACTING â€˘ Trim and moldings â€˘ Doors and windows â€˘ Siding â€˘ Cabinetry â€˘ Flooring â€˘ Fences and decks â€˘ and more! CALL FOR ESTIMATES

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Lawn & Garden

HEDGE TRIMMING TREE PRUNING YARD CLEANUP

Book now for this yearâ€™s yard-care

FULL LAWN CARE

Lawn Mowing trimming & edging Fertilize - Weed and Feed - Aeration

Garden & Flower Beds Weeded

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Qualicum Beach - North House: 2 bed, 2 bath rancher, NS - $1300/mth Lower level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath - $1100/mth Mobile: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, on own lot, NS - $950/mth

Tree Services

Falling - Topping Pruning - Shrubs Hedges â€“ Fruit Trees Brush Chipping Stump Grinding

Gerry Desmarais

Parksville 2 bdrm, 1 bath, NS - $925/mth 2 bdrm + Den / Office, 2 bath, NS - $1550/mth 3 bed, 1Â˝ bath, 2 bed, 2 bath, NS - $1000/mth Studio suite, NS, no pets - $750/mth

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Service

FAIR & HONEST HANDYMAN

House: House: House: Suite:

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Handyman

Bowser House: 3 bdrm, 1Â˝ bath, NS - $1450/mth Suite: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, lower suite, NS, NP - $975/mth Duplex: 3 bdrm, 3 bath, NS - $1250/mth

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MAINTENANCE

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Contractors

Window/Gutter Cleaning

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Bobcat & Trucking Services Landscaping, Construction Concrete.

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QUALITY AT ITS BEST

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25th Brant Wildlife Festival is proudly coordinated by

The Nature Trust of British Columbia COMOX HERRING SPAWN/WILDLIFE BOAT TOURS March 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 or 1 to 3:30 p.m. View birds, herring spawn and the wildlife it attracts with Comox Harbour Charters. Pre-register: $100 per person, 1-866-288-7878 or rrivers@naturetrust.bc.ca

OCEANSIDE WATER DAY March 21, 10:30 a.m.

Explore in-stream improvements and new shore protection at 3200 Block West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach

BRANT IN THE BAY March 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

View Brant geese and other birds through spotting scopes set up by the Arrowsmith Naturalists at Parksville Community Park. Free cake!

CHOCOLATE LOVERS COOKING CLASS March 28, 2 to 5 p.m.

Chef Lila Ruzicka will share her knowledge of working with chocolate at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Reserve by calling 250-740-6611. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO

Last year at What Women Want, several women received complimentary makeovers by Katie Britz of Longevity Medical Aesthetics, above right. This year the gals at Longevity will be focussing on lips, with demos featuring lip plumpers, lip stains, lip liners and lip gloss.

WHAT WOMEN WANT FRIDAY NIGHT IN PARKSVILLE IS SOLD OUT

Fashion show, 14,000 appetizers, door prizes and much more scheduled BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor

Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of old Hollywood glamour and ticket holders for the sold out 2015 What Women Want (WWW) event in Parksville will feel like they have stepped back to a bygone era on Friday. Hepburn was an inspiration to many, including WWW organizer Donna Andres. Beyond her pretty face and acting career, Hepburn was also considered a humanitarian and a genuinely great person and that is why Andres picked the fashion icon as the inspiration for what she said will be an enchanted affair. Andres initiated the first, What Women Want at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC) three years ago and she said this year will be even more spectacular. The owner of Lady’s Mantle in Parksville said Hepburn’s style is timeless and personifies grace, elegance and charm and she wants to bring some of that to Parksville. With Tiffany as the theme the decorations will be blue and white and over the top according to Andres. She said the evening she and a team of volunteers have been planning will provide an opportunity for women to focus on the things they love; clothes, shoes, accessories and pampering, all while sipping spirits and enjoying appetizers. Although women are encouraged to embrace the theme of the evening and wear an Audrey inspired little black dress, they may want to pick one from the closet that has some wiggle room. Teresa Patterson, owner of the Pacific Brimm restaurant, said WWW will be the largest catering event she has ever taken on and she is

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Ballenas and Kwalikum high schools send five players to Island Classic in Victoria T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

With high school basketball season in the rear view mirror, five Parksville Qualicum Beach seniors are taking part in the 2015 Island Classic All-Star game on March 28 in Victoria. Chelsea Hoey will represent the Ballenas Whalers, playing on the Girls North Island team. The Kwalikum Secondary Kondors are sending Grade 12’s Ryan Becker, Shane Craven, Wylder Carson-Austin and Jesse Goring to the Island Classic. Kwalikum is the only North Island school with the honour of sending four members to the Island Classic this year. “It’s an honour to be going,” Carson-Austin said. “I think it’s just really cool that all four of us get to go after the season we had.” After winning their league title and the North Island title, the Kondors had a chance to make it to provincials as the number one seed out of the north. Having the Island tournament at home was a big bonus for the team and upsetting Lambrick Park to make it to the Island final was the highlight tySon taylor PhotoS of the tournament. Kwalikum Kondors (above from left) Wylder Carson-Austin, Shane Craven, Jesse Goring and Ryan Becker and Ballenas Whaler “To play in front of the whole Chelsea Hoey (below) are all heading to the Island Classic All-Star Game in Victoria on March 28. school, it was awesome,” Jesse Goring said. also take part in the B.C. All-Star tour“Beating Lambrick Park was awe- nament, where 20 of the top players some, that was the highlight of our from the girls provincials, at all levels, year. They weren’t too happy when will have their own all-star game. we saw them at provincials after we “That one should be fun too,” Hoey beat them in the Island tournament, said. “Just to be able to play with girls so that was pretty cool.” from all the different levels is going to For the Whalers, Hoey is about as be a great experience.” decorated as a player you can get at The Island Classic will be one more the Island Classic. memory for this group of seniors as Racking up countless player of the they say goodbye to their high school game awards, tourbasketball careers. nament MVP awards When you put in the hard “When you put in and to cap off her the hard work, it’s work, it’s nice to get the high school career, nice to get the recogrecognition. It really just being named second nition,” Craven said. gives it all that much more meaning at the end “It really just gives it team all-star at the of it all. provincials, Hoey will all that much more represent her school meaning at the end Shane craven well at the Island of it all.” Classic. Ryan Becker “It’s going to be a echoed the same cool experience,” Hoey said. “I think sentiment, knowing the importance it just really shows all the hard work of going with all three teammates. has paid off that we all put in during “It means a lot to all of us,” Becker practice over the season.” said. “We put in a lot of hard work, not “It’s been fun playing here and to just us four but the team as well, so to finally make the provincials in my se- be getting this chance to go to the Isnior season was amazing,” Hoey said. land Classic together really means a “It was a great way to finish my lot.” high school career as a Whaler.” “We had a good season and there After the Island Classic, Hoey will were lots of people that noticed.”

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“He’s taking part in an exclusive spring break training camp, along with his sister Emily, Parksville Taekwondo had something to be which is run by High Performance Athletes proud of as seven of their members returned and Coaches in Maple Ridge.” from the B.C. Taekwondo Championships in “It’s a well-respected taekwondo sparring North Vancouver with four gold medals. program and they’re both going to come out of Taking place at Capilano University, the that camp with lots of training and experience 2015 B.C. Taekwondo Championship is one of to use in their next competitions, which for two competitions that B.C. Taekwondo orga- Brett will be the Island Open on May 9, right nizes every year. here in Parksville.” Sending a small group of competitors to the Three other athletes from Parksville Taeevent, it was a successful and enjoyable time kwondo, Sherman Campbell (an 18-year-old for the group from Parksville Taekwondo who black belt), Shelby Bell and Memphis Cluley (a worked very hard to prepare. 13-year-old red belt) will be attending a trainBringing home gold medals were 11-year- ing camp during spring break with Master Dan old Shelby Bell (blue belt), Thornton (Team Canada JuThey are getting their feet 8-year-old Billy Snyder (white nior World Coach) in Surrey. wet training with some belt), seven-year-old Danielle “We have a deep club, with coaches and fighters who Easthom (yellow belt) and a lot of young athletes coming nine-year-old Sydney Easth- will be challenging them to up,” Fee said. the max. om (red belt). “They are getting their Also representing Parksfeet wet training with some Brett fee ville Taekwondo at the event coaches and fighters who will were 15-year-old Brett Swann be challenging them to the (black belt), 11-year-old Grifmax.” fin Easthom (black belt) and nine-year-old “I like it,” Fee said, “because when they Jessie Bell (blue belt). come back to our gym, they are enthusias“I was very impressed with everything they tic and ready to share and apply what they did,” Master Brett Fee said. “They all showed learned.” great composure and camaraderie.” “This is how we grow as a school, and stay “They’re all friends and everyone showed relevant and competitive while living and great support with each other, cheering one training on Vancouver Island.” another on and that’s what makes this sort of There will be lots of talent on hand in Parksthing fun.” ville on May 9, both locally and from across Shelby Bell, Billy Snyder and Danielle East- Vancouver Island, when the Island Open takes hom earned their gold medals in the sparring place at the Parksville Curling Club. event, while Sydney Easthom earned a gold Registration for the event is open and will medal in the patterns event. come to a close on May 4. Brett Swann also had a good showing with a People looking for more information on hard fought match in the junior black belt cat- registering for the event should check out egory, but fell just short when time expired in Parksville Taekwondo’s website at www.parkshis match. villetkd.com and click on the Island Open link “Brett’s on the upswing right now,” Fee said. at the very top of the page.

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Three local atom division teams are taking on teams from Victoria to Port Hardy T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Hockey season isn’t finished quite yet as 12 Atom division teams from Vancouver Island have hit the ice at Oceanside Place for a tournament, which started on Tuesday and wraps up today (March 19). Early results from the tournament saw the Oceanside Hawks earn a victory, one of three Parksville Quali- Both the bronze and cum Beach gold medal games teams in the are taking place mix over the today (bronze at 2:15 three-day p.m. on the Victor tournament. Kraatz rink and gold Juan de at 2:30 p.m. on the Fuca has four Howie Meeker rink) teams at the tournament, while teams from Lake Cowichan, Port Hardy, Victoria, Nanaimo and Saanich are also in the mix. Both the bronze and gold medal games are taking place today (bronze at 2:15 p.m. on the Victor Kraatz rink and gold at 2:30 p.m. on the Howie Meeker rink) and will see the top teams from pool A and pool B doing battle for bragging rights. Check out next Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS for full results from the tournament.

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The Grumpy Old Men are back in town Twenty fifth annual tournament’s all-star charity game to include former NHL players T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

The Grumpy Old Men are taking to the ice once again for their tournament from March 27 to 29 and will feature another charity game on March 28 that will look to build on the success it had last year. This marks the 25th year for the annual Grumpy Old Men tournament, bringing in teams from far and wide for a weekend of hockey. The tournament will once again feature a charity game between Team Switchblade, which featured former NHLers Jeff Bandura, Richard Hadju

and former Vancouver Canucks draft pick and country music star Chad Brownlee last year. This year’s Vancouver Island All-Stars will include both Doug Bodger (former NHL first round pick in 1984) and Trent Kaese (former NHL eight round pick in 1985). Last year, the Grumpy Old Men tournament was able to raise more than $5,000 in total, with more than $3,000 of that for the Society of Organized Services (SOS) recreation assistance program, which helps families in need for youth in sports. This was able to help put 23 kids

into minor hockey in Parksville Qualicum Beach and organizers are hoping to raise more this year than last year to help this cause. “We were able to raise a lot of funds for a great cause,” organizer Bruce L’Hereux said. “We’re hoping to see more people in the stands this year and we’ve got some great items up for auction to go along with the action on the ice.” Items that are up for auction range from a signed guitar from Dallas Smith and Brownlee, who won’t be able to attend the game but will be in Nanoose Bay on April 4 with his country music

tour. Other items include a signed Carey Price jersey, Nate Leslie Hockey Camp tuitions and much more. Intermission entertainment will also see Oceanside Minor Hockey Timbit players, something that L’Hereux and others organizing the event felt was important to include through the weekend. “We’ve got lots of goodies,” L’Hereux said. “We are really trying to get these kids out to see the game and have a good time.” “They’re the future and getting them out there on the ice in between periods should be a fun time for everyone.”

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