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Fairwinds still a go Regional district officials discuss affect of any sale CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

Any sale of Fairwinds will not affect Nanoose Bay’s biggest development project — which could double the community’s population over the next 20 years — according to Regional District of Nanaimo officials. “In the long and short of it nothing changes,” RDN general manager of strategic and community development Geoff Garbutt said Tuesday afternoon. In October of last year, a notice was posted to Fairwinds’ website stating: “In July 2014, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) completed fourth reading and adoption of the zoning-stage bylaws for the Schooner Cove and Lakes District development. This milestone marked a natural time for Fairwinds’ ownership, bcIMC, to review the appropriate next course of action for Fairwinds. Having now completed that review, the decision has been made to put Fairwinds up for sale, and a sale process has commenced.” The sale comes in the wake of a development project that’s been on the table for seven years which could see a range of residential housing types and densities, regional and community parks and trails, local commercial shops and services, a mixed-use village and marina. A Phased Development Agreement (PDA) was adopted by the RDN last summer. “The sale of Fairwinds to some future owner has nothing to do with the zoning in place and it’s actually the reason why the legislation (PDA) was adopted… for certainty between the developer and local government over the long term,” said Garbutt. “It outlines their responsibilities.” See RDN WOULD GAIN, page A9

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FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY PARK THIS LONG WEEKEND

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Food trucks will roll into Community Park this holiday long weekend after Parksville city council consummated a deal with the chamber of commerce at a special meeting Tuesday night. The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce will manage the rotation of five trucks through the two serviced pads currently under construction next to the old concession building, which is being renovated into a larger washroom/changeroom

facility. The chamber will pay the city $3,937.50/month in rent. Until the pads are completed, likely before June 1, the two food trucks will sit on the gravel area by the ball fields. This weekend, the chamber is trying to get more than two trucks into the park. “We want to put on a show, get as many as we can down there,” chamber executive director Kim Burden said in an interview Wednesday. Food truck operators and representatives of both the chamber and the Parksville Downtown Business Association were in the gallery Tuesday night

for the vote. The staff report to council on this, the result of the second request for proposals issued by the city, included this: “Unless the approved vendors are satellite operations of existing businesses, they could be seen as a detriment to economic development by local physical business.” Burden took that issue head-on when he addressed council Tuesday night before the meeting. “That is contrary to everything I have read,” said Burden. “The food truck industry becomes an attraction (for existing businesses).” See PDBA, page A9

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Qualicum Beach town council meetings will soon be broadcast live online and archived for later viewing. Coun. Anne Skipsey had proposed webcasting the meetings to further council’s and the corporate vision to demonstrate “effective and transparent town operation.” A staff report recommended going with the U.S.-based Granicus Inc. over Canadian NeuLion Solutions, since they both offered comparable services and required upfront costs of about $4,700, but the monthly cost is $300 with Granicus, compared to $500 to $979 with NeuLion depending on options. “We really didn’t see any benefit to taking the higher cost,” said corporate administrator Heather Svensen. “We felt comfortable with what Granicus is offering.” Coun. Neil Horner asked about finding a more local, or at least Canadian company, to provide the service, but Svensen said “believe it or not, these are the two companies that municipalities are using.” She said NeuLion is used by many, including Parksville, but more use Granicus due to cost. “We as staff are going for the best dollar for the tax payer, we’re not wanting to incur $979 a month as opposed to $300 a month when we’re getting the same result,” she said. Read the rest of this story at www.pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach town crier Len Mustard and wife Marie make the official announcement that the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market is open for business Saturday mornings from 8.30 a.m. to noon.

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Re: May to visit local riding, page 5, Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS. The details about Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s visit to this riding May 22-23, which made up the bulk of the story, was provided by local Green Party officials. The subhead and the last paragraph of the story about the controversial speech May delivered in Ottawa on May 9 was added to the story by The NEWS Staff.

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While markets and events abound throughout the Qualicum Beach summer, town council this week approved another. The Qualicum Beach Farmers Market’s main event is Saturday mornings on Veteran’s Way and some farm vendors take part in the Downtown Business Association’s (QBDBA) street market Thursday evenings. Farmers market organizers want to start a new, local-food-only evening market on Wednesdays as a “top-up” chance for people to buy the freshest produce. Council approved that request on a trial basis for this year. The QBDBA told the town another market would draw their vendors and customers away. “Unfortunately, despite an expressed desire to work together and to support each other and each other’s efforts in the community, it really comes down to two different ‘must haves,’” said Coun. Anne Skipsey, who said she likes the idea of fresh, local, healthy, organic food.

She said she sat down with both groups but found they really just wanted different things and “have different intentions,” summarizing the farmers market as a place where people get produce to take home for dinner, while “the Thursday market idea is for people to come out for the evening and be entertained.” “It is very important that council look at the community as a whole and feedback from the community is an important feature,” said Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer. “I’ve had a number of discussions with merchants downtown and they are almost unanimously against a market on Wednesday nights.” “There are a limited number of vendors — in a sense we’re competing for them,” QBDBA board member Dave Wood told The NEWS. “The idea with the (Thursday) summer market is to bring people into the downtown when the businesses are open from 6 to 9 p.m., those traditional shopping hours,” he said. “Having a market on another night could draw away much of our success, plus owning a small business is onerous enough without having to open another night.” See ‘AwkwArd, diSreSpectful, page A6

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region MAY 8 wAs PARKsVILLE LIONs CLUB DAY

Park alive due to work of Lions The club has been pouring money and effort into Community Park for 30 years

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Several dignitaries were on hand May 8 for a celebration at the Venture Land playground at Community Park. Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre proclaimed May 8 Parksville Lions Club Day. As kids played in the sun, a large crowd was on hand to mark the occasion, which acknowledged the dedication of Lions Club members over the last 30 years. Lefebvre said the organization has made the park a world-famous destination in the heart of Parksville. Parksville Downtown Business Association president Sandy Herle presented the Lions with a cheque for $300 to go towards the ongoing maintenance of the When I first met my park. husband he was a single Lorrie Mohl, parent so we had a lot of who grew up in dates at this park with a Qualicum Beach, busy two year-old addressed the famrunning us from each piece ilies and Lions Club of equipment volunteers who LORRIE MOHL turned out for the occasion. She said she used the park as a kid when it was just some swings and a very squeaky merry-go-round. Mohl and her family have enjoyed visiting the park over the years and said it has created many life long memories for people of all ages. “When I first met my husband he was a single parent so we had a lot of dates at this park with a busy two year-old running us from each piece of equipment,” she said. As a past president of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association, Mohl said she is well aware of the many families the community attracts each year and no holiday is complete without a trip to the Lions Venture Land. She recalled as a volunteer with Beachfest years ago, she would have to be down in the park early every morning to open and set up. “By the time our group of volunteers would get down here, Clarence

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Two-and-half-year-old Xander Thomas of Parksville enjoyed the festivities at the Venture Land playground at the Community Park on May 8. There were balloons, cupcakes and the installation of a commemorative plaque as the City of Parksville proclaimed May 8 as Parksville Lions Club Day.

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Wood said history shows events themselves. Luchtmeijer’s mooutside the downtown core don’t tion, the staff recommendation, bring people in to shop, citing the failed. Saturday morning farmers marCiting the importance of local ket and Christmas tree lighting food to the health and economy of on Veterans Way and the museum the region, Coun. Barry Avis proanniversary celebration last year posed a compromise that the new as proof that people don’t venture Wednesday market “only has venthe extra block to shop. dors selling… locally-grown prodThat contradicts results from uct that is fresh,” which Coun. Neil a farmers market survey which Horner made as a motion. found that 79 per cent of their “I can’t recall when we didn’t customers do fursupport our lother shopping in Businesses are what make cal merchants our downtown special and the chamber town and 60 per and now we’re going to of commerce, in cent spend more do something contrary to so many ways,” than $40. their wishes. I find that Avis said. “I “The concept awkward at best, don’t think it’s of the Wednesday night market disrespectful of people who a question of… pay taxes and business going against flies in the face of licenses in town the merchants… what council alcoun. BiLL LucHtMeiJeR we’re really tryways says they do, ing to support that is to speak both sides.” to the communiSkipsey said ty,” Luchtmeijer said, “and the business commu- that while farmers may not pay nity at large is of a concern that a property taxes in town “they do Wednesday night farmer’s market call this their community, they buy their supplies here, they shop will wipe out their efforts…” “Businesses are what make our here, they frequent the businesses downtown special,” he said, point- here.” In its consultation with possiing out the town funds the QBDBA “and now we’re going to do some- bly-affected parties, staff said the thing contrary to their wishes. I community hall didn’t have any find that awkward at best, disre- scheduling conflicts and while spectful of people who pay taxes the curling club had not been reached, it hasn’t been an issue in and business licences in town.” “If they’re not willing to com- the past. Council voted to allow a promise, let’s leave things the way they are,” he said, moving the staff fresh local food only market on recommendation that asked the Wednesday evenings with only two groups to work it out among Luchtmeijer voting against.

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR PARKSVILLE

Investors wait for gov’t plan There’s no real timeline for when this could happen CandaCe Wu news@pqbnews.com

Parksville’s international school project is in limbo. Despite initial momentum and community support for the public-private partnership — including a letter of intent signed by School District 69 and the City of Parksville and a $100,000 donation from a Vancouver-based company — Parksville’s international school idea is experiencing a “kink” in the system. “There’s a little kink,” Ivan Chow, Vancouver-based Wetegrity representative told The NEWS Wednesday morning. “B.C.’s provincial nomination program (PNP) is being put on hold.” Chow explains the PNP encourages out-of-country investors to invest in local regions such as Parksville Qualicum Beach in an effort to bolster economic activity. However, according to B.C.’s PNP website: “Effec-

tive immediately, B.C. PNP across the country with the is temporarily pausing pro- hope that international stugram intake for 90 days in dents will choose to study order to introduce a new post-secondary in Canada. streamlined application School District 69 Superinprocess and program cri- tendant Rollie Koop earlier teria. The PNP will reopen described it as a “classroom to new applications with a moving across the country.” redesigned process in July It would have cost domestic 2015.” students $1,500 and internaChow said this will affect tional students $35,000 and the future they were to of Parks- We were moving too quick earn graduville’s In- for the school district to get ation credon board ternational its. JONATHON REYNOLDS Academy B u t and invesJonathon tors are waiting to see what Reynolds, International changes are made this sum- Sustainability Education mer before moving forward. Foundation executive diAsked when residents rector who has been spearcan expect, if ever, an inter- heading the ambassador national school in Parks- program, said it didn’t start ville, Chow said: “it real- on time because the School ly depends on the PNP District wasn’t ready. program… it could be, say, “There’s been a lot of nesix months to three years.” gotiation with the School Meanwhile, the Canadian District… the negotiation Ambassador Program (CAP) points kept shifting and that was slated to start this shifting and shifting, the past January — but didn’t — CAP program was all set up is in a state of flux as well. and it’s still there, but we are The idea was to bring now negotiating with other together 15 local students school districts, we didn’t and 15 international stu- seem to get what we needdents to visit universities ed from School District 69,”

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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS JIM GRANT CIM, CFP

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU HOLD A STOCK? Warren Buffett says “if you don’t feel comfortable holding a stock for 10 years, you shouldn’t hold it for 10 minutes”. His Jessica skelton photo

McHAPPY dAY: Parksville’s McDonald’s held its annual McHappy Day on May 6. One dollar from each McCafe beverage, Big Mac and Happy Meal bought that day went to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mayor Marc Lefebvre (centre, above) showed up to help the cause.

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Fairwinds manager of marketing and communications Rebekah Sax confirmed the championship golf course hasn’t sold as of Wednesday morning. The property also includes 700 homes, a private fitness centre, trails and a full-service marina. On Wednesday night, the regional district hosted its second public open house, where RDN staff and project consultants were on hand to receive feedback on the draft management plan. RDN general manager of recreation and parks services Tom Osborne said the regional district is currently developing the first 10year management plan for the future regional park. “The area encompasses roughly 287 hectares of undeveloped and privately-owned land within the Fairwinds Resort Community, which will be subdivided and developed within six sep-

arate phases over an anticipated period of 20 years,” Osborne said in an e-mail to The NEWS. “Approximately 100 hectares of regional parkland, including over 16 kilometres of trails, will be dedicated to the RDN over the course of subdivision and neighbourhood build-out.” Osborne said the private developer is responsible for constructing all future park amenities during phased subdivision and build-out. Once the development and construction of parkland amenities is complete, the land will be transferred to the RDN, which will assume the responsibility for the long-term operations and maintenance of the regional park. To view the management plan visit www. rdn.bc.ca. On the website, there is also an opportunity to provide comments on the draft plan by completing an online public survey by May 21. E-mail questions or comments to RDN parks planner lfesiak@rdn.bc.ca.

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The city’s chief administrative officer Fred Manson said that portion of the report expressed observations from comments supplied to the city by the Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA). After the meeting Tuesday night, PDBA president Sandy Herle was asked for her reaction to council’s unanimous vote in favour of the food trucks. “I’m cautiously optimistic,” said Herle. The city’s first RFP netted what looked like a deal with Trollers Fish and Chips. That fizzled over the city’s insistence the trucks leave the park every night. Trollers owner Bruce Laird was in the gallery Tuesday night and told The NEWS he believes forcing the trucks to leave every night will result in the illegal dumping of grey water near the park, as operators in e Jo

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Letters believing in god I continue to be entirely bemused by the ongoing tirades by so-called (tolerant) Christians against aetheists. As an aetheist myself, I’ve learned over time that it’s best not to identify myself as such, especially to staunch Christians, as it draws all kinds of uncomfortable responses. If I identified myself as a member of another religious faith it might bother a lot of people, but they’d be mollified by the fact that at least I believe in a deity in some shape or form. I think it’s wonderful that people have faith and the courage of their convictions and get comfort from that, but at the same time one should respect other peoples beliefs, or lack thereof. In this regard I am fed up with being marginalised by Christians in general for not believing what they believe. Why do they feel threatened by that? Not believing in a God doesn’t mean not having any values. Surely how you live your life day today and how you interact with those around you is more important than what your religious beliefs are. Fear, distrust, suspicion, discomfort, hostility, aggressive and/or patronising responses are typical reactions to announcing myself as a “heathen.” Having been raised in a Christian environment I’ve seen more hypocrisy, intolerance, bigotry, abusive behaviour and self-promotion than I ever thought possible from God-fearing regular church goers. There are also a lot of wonderful people out there too, but they generally try to live their beliefs quietly and without fanfare from day to day and don’t sit in judgement of others. To me, believing in God as a child was something to get me past believing in Santa Claus. The story of Jesus is a wonderful transition for children. Christian teachings are a wonderful guideline for life, as are most

Quotable:

“I need to be hooked up to a machine to live. I am not great but I am functional.” Vince DitritcH, see story page a31

teachings from the majority of religions, if followed as far as our human nature will allow. As I said, believing in something seems to make people feel more comfortable, so the next time it comes up in conversation I’ll just simply state “I believe in Santa Claus” (and I really do).

It seems Premier Christy Clark is still going around boasting about B.C.’s once-successful carbon tax. The fact is, since she became premier, greenhouse gas emissions have gone up. No wonder. She froze the carbon tax in 2013 for at least five years. Perhaps her more negative contributions toward emissions reductions have been: • Canceling funding for the Live Smart program that helped people reduce their carbon emissions; • Getting rid of funding for the Climate Action Secretariat; • Refusing to do more to reduce the greenhouse gases from the upstream natural gas industry; • Leaving the flagship carbon tax, created by her predecessor Gordon Campbell, frozen since 2013. While emissions have gone up in B.C. by about 13 per cent, the European Union is already 19 per cent below its 1990 emissions levels in the same period. While Clark plans her much-vaunted LNG export terminals and pipelines, her own Environment Minister, Mary Polak, warns that one of the three biggest polluters in the province is natural gas production. “It’s not going to be easy by any means,” cleaning up after at least three LNG plants and new pipelines, Polak said in recent me-

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rejeCt the neo-Cons I can’t seem to avoid ads from Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government telling me how generous they are going to be with our tax dollars, particularly for the already well-off. I can’t even check in on Yahoo U.S. business news without being informed of the Harperites’ largesse (thanks Google). They have spent $750 million on this partisan advertising since 2006. Of course, the ad spending pales in comparison to the $150 billion they’ve increased the national debt by since being elected, after the Liberals had run surpluses for nine years in a row. And yet they have the gall to run on their financial record. We are not supposed to notice the stealth health care privatization and the drastic healthcare transfer payments cuts to the provinces. Then they love to run on their law and order record. Look at the greed and corruption in the Senate after Harper promised an elected senate and reneged. Just one of many broken promises. What happened to the fixed election dates? What about the proroguing of Parliament? I was encouraged by Albertans rejection of that neo-Con government. Hopefully the neo-Con rejection will continue nationally. JiM Paterson Parksville See MORE LETTERS, page A13

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scott Fraser, Mla, alberni-Pacific rim

MicHelle stilWell, Mla, Parksville Qualicum

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

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What are your plans for the May long weekend?

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dia reports. Meanwhile, the targeted LNG export market in Asia is rapidly disappearing. Wake up Clark. Why don’t you go get busy on your promised Climate Action Plan? Or were you planning to release that along with the 2017 election?

Mike HugHes Parksville

Clark’s greenwash

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We’re from the Northwest Territories, so driving back home. KATIE LEAVETTBROWN

Sitting in the car going home. WILLIAM LEAVETTBROWN Fort Smith

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Staying home, there’s lots to do here. Maybe hike Englishman River Falls. BRIAN SchEIBE

Visiting some local coffee shops, hiking and walking. KAy SchEIBE Qualicum Beach

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THU. MAY 14

FRI. MAY 15

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COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

MAC JAZZ NIGHT

MAY 19TH & 26TH

6:30/ doors, 7pm with KSS Band-PROJECT-8. Pre-sale $15/non-members, $12/OCAC members, $10/students at the McMillan Arts Ctre.

Every Thursday to mid-June. 7:30 p.m., Rotary House, Beach & Fern, Qualicum Beach, dance or just listen, all ages, $2.50 p.p, includes snacks. Great music, dance styles. 250-586-3743.

SAT. MAY 16

FLEA MARKET/BOOK SALE May 15, 9am-7pm, May 16, 9am-4pm, PCCC, 161 Jensen Ave. PQB BCSPCA. Garden tools, games, sports equip, linens etc. Books, $1-3!

STUDENTS EXHIBIT AT THE MAC IN MAY

7-9pm PASS/Woodwinds 13 to 21yrs, Ballenas Secondary Grades 8-12. Kwalikum Secondary art students.

FRI. MAY 15 ‘SIGNS OF LIFE’ INDEPENDENT ART EXHIBITION

May 15, 16, 17, Digital Media Studio (Railway Stn) QBeach. Death-defying avante-garde paintings & dada-inspired collages. Opening recep. 7:15pm/ May 15. gregory zbitnew 250-937-1368, www. dreamlogiccorporation.com

MT ARROWSMITH BONSAI CLUB SHOW 10:30am-3:30pm, TOSH (The Old School House Art Gallery) QB. Demos, sales, all welcome! Susan Rowe 250-752-7979

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/ QBEACH LEGION 8:30-11:30am until Sept. 26th. 180 Veterans Way. Adults $6; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE.

DENMAN IS POTTERY STUDIO TOUR May 16 & 17/10am. Exceptional range of functional & decorative sculptural pieces by some of BC’s finest clay artisans. Map at Buckley Bay ferry booth. FREE. Dianne Radmore, 250-335-1209, fireweedbc@gmail.com, www.denmanpottery2015. blogspot.ca

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LIVE MUSIC

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

WEEKEND DANCE

$20/Door/Bar/8pm, Coombs Rodeo Grds Hall.BIG TWANG THEORY. $15 advance@ Coombs Gen Store, PV Cranky Dog Music./19yrs+, ID checked at door. Cash only. AJ island grill food truck. FREE camping in the rough. 250-228-3615.

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Errington Hall. 8pm. $20, Cranky Dog Music, Creekmore Coffee, Errington Store. 13-18yrs/$10/door. www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

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

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7-11pm, Smoke ’N Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. Alexander’s Bluestime Band. Hi-energy blues/dancing. 250-468-7192. info@ smokenwater.com

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12-4pm, 1080 Resort Drive, PV. Artist demo each week to raise funds for their causes.

FIRST OPEN HEART SOCIETY 1:30pm, Mid Is. Chapter Share & Care meeting, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4235 Depart. Bay Rd.

SUN. MAY 17 CASUAL TENNIS PLAY

Would you like to play 4-some tennis, 2-3 mornings a wk? 2 senior guys-rally for exercise & fun. George 7523574, Gerry 752-3304

BRADLEY CENTRE INDOOR MARKETGARAGE SALE 8am-12pm, 975 Shearme Road, Coombs. Vendors rent a 2 1/2 ‘x 6 ‘ $8 table to sell their wares. Table rentals, Frank 250-248-0676.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE

8:30-11:30am, 3rd/Sun/mo. 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. $6/$2 annual. Frank, 250-248-0676, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

MON. MAY 18 PARKSVILLE PROBUS

8:30am, Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville. $5, guests welcome. Speaker Jeff Morris, CEO of Angel Flight BC, charitable/non-profit org. providing cancer patients FREE air transport to Vancouver & Victoria. parksvilleprobus.ca. 250-752-4204.

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., PV. FREE. Bring your device & questions. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30-12pm (after the workshop). www.oblt.ca/tlc

NORTH IS. MYELOMA 12:15/Lunch (optional, buy your own), 1:30pm/ support meeting, Best Western Westerly Hotel dining rm, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. Latest info & enjoy socializing. Sandy, bcsandymac@gmail.com, 250-703-4688 if you plan to attend or/info.

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QBEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

7pm meeting, Qualicum Legion. Guest speaker Donna Fraser on using the FamilySearch.org website. All welcome. 250-954-0771.

6-8pm, GR Paine Horticultural Training Ctre. Nanaimo. 19+. FREE. kim. lesiuk@viu.ca, 1-888-7473519 or 250-746-3519 to register! https://www2. viu.ca/pdt/certificates/ mastergardener.asp

THU. MAY 21. INTERTIDAL MECCA PARK TOUR

YOUNG ADULT COFFEE NIGHT

10am-12pm, from barnacles to the “love cycle” of the sea cucumber, don’t miss Moorecroft Regional Park tour with RLC Park Naturalist. $15.50. Preregister RDN, Rec & Parks 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.

6:30pm, Coyote’s Coffee, 1499 Huntley Rd., PV. 19yrs-30s, Free! Sharon or Nicole, 250-954-0785, execdir@forwardhouse.com. www.forwardhouse.com

DUTCH KOFFIE CLUB

11am, upstairs boardroom Quality Foods, QB. All ages, speaking Dutch or not. Margaret 604-961-2376, Minke or Steve.

DECOSMOS FINE ARTS SOCIETY

MAC, 133 MacMillan St, 1-3pm. Demo presented by Cim MacDonald. Guests $5. 250-729-4929

DROP IN TENNIS

Tues/Thurs/ Sat & Sun, 8am-12noon, Springwood Park, Despard Ave, PV. See arrowsmithtennis.ca or 250248-7280.

PARKSVILLE LIONS

7pm, 1st & 3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 250-248-4931.

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EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

7pm, Civic Ctre, QB. “A Garden Flower Party” with Laura Cusson. 5 arrangements created & raffled. All welcome. Non-members $5. Marilyn: 752 2405

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Help celebrate our History With hearty congratulations due to the Nanaimo and Heritage Day organizers, we’d like to invite one and all to similarly remember the ‘Heritage Lands’ linking the Cowichan and Nanaimo regions. Our rural and resource beginnings fostered and fed Nanaimo and coast, and far-off lands, before Confederation. And with Canada’s 150th birthday on the horizon, our rural communities will again be celebrating in classic country style, with walks and hay rides, sporting challenges and farmer’s markets, all in the great outdoors. Maybe even rafting and tubing along our heritage river, with picnics and barbecues fired-up by the swimming holes. These are some of the ideas coming out of a series of meetings we have underway to kick-start a ‘Rural Heritage and Beautification’ project, that will also remember those who lived and travelled the glory roads and heritage trails of Cedar, Yellowpoint, North Oyster, Cassidy and South Wellington. Starting this summer with planters

donated by the City of Nanaimo, we’ll be putting in benches and artworks. Come the fall we’re rolling up our sleeves to plant heritage seeds and beautiful pocket gardens, and maybe a small forest or two with Garry Oaks given by a local farmer. Early settlers, First Nations and all the families who called these lands home toiled long and hard way back when, and we want to show the Island and the world the hidden treasures we have buried here in our rural past. We’ll be partnering with local groups and businesses, celebrating with our neighbours, and honouring the history and community all Islanders share. And we’d love to have you join us, or send us your memories of times past, or present. Call us at the Vancouver Island and Coast Conservation Society, 250-722-3444. Laurie GourLay, president, VancouVer isLand and coast conserVation society Cedar

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Tuesday edition: “May was in the news this week after her awkward speech Saturday night...” Really? Basically, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May just said what the socialist, communist, liberal crowd think. Whether drunk or sober, this is their mindset and their hatred of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is so profound that they will take the side of a convicted and confessed murderer and terrorist (Omar Khadr). Her support of Khadr is bad enough, but to say he has more class than the whole federal cabinet shows her total lack of judgment, and that she is not fit to serve in Parliament. She thinks a convicted terrorist who kills and blinds soldiers has more class than the whole cabinet. The ‘F’ bomb in her speech was irrelevant. She should resign immediately. Elect another candidate in her riding, so that she can become the insignificant footnote of Canadian political trivia she deserves to be. I now know Green is absolutely the new red.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

Application No. PL2014-087 Horne Lake and Inland Island Highway Intersection Electoral Area ‘H’ Pursuant to Sections 890, 891, and 892 of the Local Government Act, we advise you that a public hearing has been scheduled in your area with respect to the proposed “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.398, 2015”,” and will be held: Date: Location: Time:

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach 6:30 pm

What is the Zoning Amendment about? To rezone the property located at Horne Lake and Inland Island Highway Intersection as outlined in bold on the map below from Rural 1 (RU1) zone, Subdivision District ‘B’, to Rural 6 (RU6) Zone, Subdivision District ‘D’. How will this affect me? If adopted, this Amendment Bylaw will amend the zoning from RU1 to RU6 resulting in the permitted density being reduced from two dwelling units per parcel, to one dwelling unit per parcel; and to amend the Subdivision District from Subdivision District ‘B’ to Subdivision District ‘D’ to reduce the minimum parcel size from 8.0 ha to 2.0 ha to facilitate a five lot subdivision of a parcel 13.5 ha in size which is split by road right-ofway into four non-contiguous pieces. Where can I get more information? A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant documents may be inspected at the meeting, or prior to the meeting at the Regional District of Nanaimo office (RDN) at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo until May 19, 2015. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays. The public hearing for this bylaw will be chaired by Director Bill Veenhof or his alternate as a delegate of the Board. All persons who consider their interest in their property to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission at the public hearing. Written submissions can also be provided in advance of the public hearing and must be received at the RDN office by 4:30 pm May 18, 2015 to ensure their inclusion in the public record.

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NOTICE Fairwinds Lakes District Regional Park Draft Management Plan 2015-2025 The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking your input on a draft Management Plan for the future Regional Park within the Fairwinds Lakes District. Here’s what you can do: • Review the draft management plan and complete the online public survey at rdn.bc.ca/fairwinds by May 21, 2015. For more information call (250) 248-3252. Regional District of Nanaimo Recreation & Parks

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Some dreams get quashed It’s funny how things change. These days, I prefer a quiet, unassuming life. But when I was a kid I was such a ham that Swift Premium could have used me as their mascot. I was pretty sure of myself when I was nine. Someday I’d be rich and famous — certain to score the overtime winner in the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Final. I would even do the ‘play by play’ in my head as I rang tennis balls off the garage door. “This is Danny Gallivan at the Forum. We’re tied four-four in overtime. Despite a Herculean effort by the Canadiens, they haven’t By Ray Smit been able to stop this plucky rookie, number nine, for the Leafs. Smit has scored all four Toronto goals. And now the faceoff. The puck goes loose to Smit. He heads up the ice past Lafleur, past Gainey, he splits the defense. It’s a breakaway! Smit gets set to unleash a cannonading drive. He scores! The Leafs win, the Leafs win!” It wasn’t until years later that I realized that there were about a million other boys having the exact same dream on Saturday afternoons. Unlike me, many of them could actually skate so I guess their reverie was a little more realistic than mine — especially if their name was Gretzky. My next resolution was to become a famous actor. Sure, why not? What did Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Al Pacino have that I didn’t? Looks, to put it succinctly. At least that’s what my Theatre Arts teacher inferred when I confided in him. “Maybe you should consider restricting your acting to the radio.” Well, I guess they don’t give Academy Awards for subtlety. Truth be told, I also seemed to be a little short on talent. How bad was my acting, you ask? The only way you could spot me in a movie is if the director stood me right next to a stack of logs... and I’d be the wooden one. The only route left for fame seemed to be music. So I decided to be a rock star. Of course, that dream was hindered somewhat by my dad’s refusal to let me have long hair, an electric guitar or bell bottoms. He also insisted I study piano the old-fashioned way. So while

my friends were learning the chords to Jumping Jack Flash, Smoke on the Water and Born to Be Wild, I was practising such smoking hot numbers as The Farmer in the Dell and I’m A Little Teapot. Looking back, I wonder why dad didn’t just buy me a T-shirt with the letters N-E-R-D across the front. Given that fame was unlikely, I decided to pursue fortune instead. Mind you, there are not many ways a 14 year-old can get rich, unless he starts a Dot-Com company. And the only thing I knew about computing was my times tables. Frustrated, I asked my brother Jay for advice. “If you were famous, you could make money doing commercials. They pay actors a bundle to do endorsements. Some even create their own products like Arnold Palmer shirts or Elizabeth Taylor perfume.” A few days later I had a plan in place. “Hey, Jay, I’ve got a great idea. I’m going to endorse an aftershave like Joe Namath and Reggie Jackson. Only I’m going to be smarter and sell my own. That way, I’ll get twice the profits.” “Who’d want your endorsement?” “I’ll have you know that I was the leading scorer in the Elizabeth Simcoe Public School intramural soccer league when I was nine!” “Yeah, that’ll work,” he replied ironically. “What are you going to call this aftershave, anyway?” “It’s called, Tantalizing With Impeccable Taste.” “Seriously? It’s a bit long to fit on a bottle.” “Gee, that’s right. Maybe I can use an acronym. Let’s see now. That would be a ‘T’ followed by a ‘W’, followed by an ‘I’ and then another ‘T’.” “Yes,” Jay replied. “It’s the perfect aftershave for a T.W.I.T.” Oh well. The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. So I’ve given up my dreams of fame and fortune for the virtue of modesty. Mind you, modesty probably isn’t a virtue at all, when you have so very much to be modest about. — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. E-mail: Raymondsmit@shaw.ca.

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Throughout the past month, the energy and socialization was apparent in our coffee room with the added attraction of our daily lunches; for some, perhaps, their main meal. During this amalgam of greetings, gossip, and goodwill, our valiant kitchen volunteers soldiered on, even though for a two-week period, one of the major appliances decided that it had seen enough dishes and simply went to sleep. More programs have been added to our activities schedule, including extra bridge and yoga sessions. Our annual Sale and Silent Auction was quite successful. There was a trip to Duncan for the Palm Court Orchestras and a Tea and ‘Thrift Shop’ Fashion Show to celebrate St. George’s Day. Coming up are trips to Cirque du Soleil and Clayquot Sound, and a cruise to Hawaii in September. One subject that is a con-

stant topic of conversation So now to look at a very in our centre is transport. important issue: How long “How do I get from here should seniors be driving? to there? Is this going to be Sometimes not discussed a problem that I will soon too openly, but it can be a have to face?” big concern to family and In our area, the main friends as they watch somebus service may be OK for one become more frail or longer trips unsure. Again, ( Wo o dg rove the age factor, and the ferry), although imbut not used By Roy Jones portant, should too much for not always be getting around the major detown. Is there cider. This is for a need for a the simple realocal shuttle son that an 85’er using a smallcould be physier vehicle? It is cally and menrecognized that tally functionthe SOS, Handy ing at the same Dart, and others have a level as a 75’er. Conversely, partial answer, especially some at ‘only 75’ should for medical appointments. not be at the wheel. In such Much of the time one may cases, what a great wrench not realize all the assistance it is when the realization of that often goes on quiet- this hits us. There is also the ly with family, friends and discomfort of a caring famineighbours helping out. Our ly member who has to deal Centre is one place where with the delicate matter of such arrangements are eas- saying, “Dad or Mom, perily made. haps you shouldn’t be driv-

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ing a car anymore.” Without making a generalization, it should be recognized that many seniors are capable and careful drivers who monitor themselves, such as driving only in their local area — and never at night. As to the matter of having to face a road test, if the medical report recommends one, the writer found that the seminar offered by ICBC prior to such a test was very helpful and fair. In any case, we may all soon be able to sit back in our “Google” cars, enjoy the scenery and leave all that driving to a very smart computer. — Roy Jones is member of the Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre, Open from 9 a.m – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit us at 703 Memorial Ave. Call 250752-0420, e-mail qbseniors@shawbiz.ca or check out our website, www.qbseniors.ca

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Test your flare gun at Schooner Cove Following the national CPS Safe Boating Awareness Week, Nanoose Power and Sail Squadron are hosting a Safe Boating Sunday on May 24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Schooner Cove Marina. Admission is free and the event is open to all boaters, including those who paddle, as well as the general public. Visitors will see demonstrations of high intensity white parachute flares as part of the safety demonstrations. In a previous year, we asked folks to bring along the flare guns from their boats and check then out by firing a white test flare we provide. That turned out to be a good thing as two guns did not fire and two more cracked the first

time in use. We encourage boaters to again come on down and not only test their flare gun but make sure they know how to use it properly in times of need. It’s free for Nanoose Squadron members and $5 for non members. (Just a reminder that it is illegal to fire a red flare in a non-emergency situation.) In conjunction with Independent Marine Supplies, Nanoose Squadron have arranged for folks who buy replacement flares to be able to dispose of any obsolete ones at no extra cost. (Flares are only valid for four years). Independent Marine will also be selling, at show prices, other safety equipment that folks may require before starting

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This is the second of two articles intended to provide residents with background to the ERWS project. The first article was published in the PQB News on May 12. This article speaks to treatment options, funding and next steps. We hope you will review both articles and bring your questions to a public information session on May 19 (Parksville) or May 20 (Nanoose). Both articles will be available on the ERWS website. WHY TREAT SURFACE WATER? There are naturally occurring microbiological pathogens such as E. coli present in our surface water which has typically been removed using chlorine disinfection. There are also organisms such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia which are not removed with the use of chlorine. The most effective means to ensure such organisms do not find their way into the community’s potable water supply is by using the multi-barrier approach. The illustration below shows the filtration size required in order to completely remove all biological threats to our drinking water. A multi-barrier approach to treatment of surface water is required by Island Health to meet their health standards and to be in compliance with Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. The multi-barrier approach, filtration, ultraviolet light and chlorination works to ensure safe healthy water for residents.

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HANDLING TURBIDITY (MUDDY WATER) If water from the Englishman River was relatively free of the silts and sediment (turbidity), treating the water would only require simple direct filtration, disinfection by means of ultraviolet light followed by chlorine disinfection. This is not the case with the Englishman River water source as turbidly events happen on a regular basis through the fall, winter and spring and occasionally during summer months. With turbidity a problem throughout the year, any treatment system must be able to achieve turbidity and microbiological removal at the same time.

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Several options have been investigated to remove turbidly and settle it out prior to treatment including constructing raw water reservoirs ahead of the water treatment plant. A few days of raw water storage may reduce turbidly spikes entering the treatment facility during the events allowing a low-turbidity tolerant process such as direct filtration, ultraviolet light disinfection. However, raw water reservoir construction costs, security and algae control related operating issues negate the benefit of a raw water reservoir. Limited site availability and hydraulic considerations would also pose a challenge and therefore, the construction of raw water reservoirs were not considered further for this project.

WATER TREATMENT OPTIONS A number of water treatment technology processes were reviewed and considered suitable for treating the Englishman River water source: » Direct filtration » Conventional treatment (sedimentation/media filtration) » Dissolved air flotation/media filtration (DAF) » Membrane filtration » Ballasted flocculation (Actiflo®/media filtration) Direct filtration technology was ruled out due to the inability to readily handle turbidity spikes. The pilot testing for dissolved air flotation technology showed that organic material was too heavy to allow this technology to perform well under all conditions. Ballasted flocculation technology uses rapid sand filtration and easily handles high turbidity spikes; however, this technology was determined to be too excessive in low turbidity events and results in high operational costs. Two technologies were selected for small scale water treatment piloting; conventional treatment and pressurized membrane treatment. The piloting project started in fall 2011 and finished in spring 2012 and used water from the Englishman River to flow through the small scale water treatment plants to test the treatment processes under the challenging conditions. The purpose of doing small scale water treatment plant piloting is to prove out such technologies and ensure treatment objectives are met prior to building the full scale water treatment plant. During this period, the pilot water treatment plants experienced typical high turbidity events in the fall resulting from the first initial winter storms and early spring freshet flows. Conventional treatment did not perform well over the duration of the pilot test period and could not adjust rapidly enough to sudden changes in turbidity levels. The pilot test results for the pressurized membranes performed well and consistently demonstrated the membranes could reliably reduce turbidity to potable water objectives and efficiently remove all biological threats. Pilot testing determined membrane technology water treatment best suits the Englishman River water source. CAN WATER TREATMENT BE PHASED IN AT A LATER DATE? Filtration processes and equipment are one of the leading costs for the proposed treatment plant. The province can consider the introduction of filtration at a later date if certain conditions are met. Filtration avoidance criteria were reviewed to determine whether filtration of Englishman River water could be deferred past 2016. Part of the criteria as defined by Health Canada and BC Ministry of Health requires turbidity not exceed 5 NTU for more than two days in a twelve month period and E. coli levels never exceed 20 counts/100mL in the raw water. The Englishman River does not satisfy either of these criteria; therefore, an application for filtration deferral would likely be rejected.

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We have retained professional experts in water treatment, supply, distribution, geology, hydrogeology and environmental engineering to establish an efficient, reliable and cost-effective treatment and distribution system to meet needs now and into the future. Project components include: » New river water supply intake to withdraw water from the Englishman River carefully designed and located to consider the needs of river users and protect aquatic habitat. » New water treatment plant and distribution system to meet Island Health’s drinking water quality standards. » Phased design and construction to meet community growth and ensure affordability. The project has been completed to the predesign stage in an effort to further refine capital and operating costs, proceed with required senior government approvals and apply for grants. There are a number of critical dates and factors which need to be addressed before proceeding with detailed design, tendering and construction: » Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada construction approval » Federal/provincial grant funding » Assent of the electorate (referendum) for borrowing

» DFO approval is expected before yearend. » Referendum on borrowing in early 2016 as required. » River intake construction in summer 2016 or 2017, depending upon DFO approval and construction windows. » Treatment plant construction is subject to funding Phase 1 of Plan B, including treatment plant commissioning This could potentially be completed by June 2018, in time to meet 2018 peak summer requirements. This timeline will not meet Island Health’s December 2016 requirement and an extension will be required. ERWS has been working closely with Island Health since summer 2014 when the uncertainty of the grant amounts brought into question the overall fiscal risks and community impacts of proceeding with or without senior government support. In order to bridge the water demand deficit from the summer of 2016 to 2018, both jurisdictions need to consider redeveloping and developing additional wells as an interim redundancy measure. If Island Health should be unwilling to change the operating conditions, stringent watering restrictions would be necessary in 2017 if the river intake is not used. If the river intake is used, a boil water advisory will be required.

PLAN A AND PLAN B Two plan options have been prepared to date: » Plan A will provide the community with 24 million litres per day of membrane filtration, UV and chlorine disinfection, new intake and transmission mains to connect to each jurisdiction capable of supplying the community for over 20 years without further upgrades or phasing. This option is estimated to cost $37 million. Grant applications in support of these costs have been made to the provincial and federal governments. » Plan B is a two-phased approach which will reduce initial costs. This option includes reduced water treatment of 8 million litres per day of membrane filtration, UV and chorine disinfection, a new intake and transmission mains to connect to each jurisdiction. This option is capable of supplying the community’s needs for the next eight to ten years until further water treatment capacity is added. The initial cost for Phase 1 is $24.3 million. Phase 2 is estimated to be $16.4 million in year 2024 and includes water filtration expansion to meet anticipated water demand.

GRANT FUNDING A grant application for the New Building Canada Fund (federal/provincial) was submitted in fall 2014 for $24 million. Initial indications were these grants would be announced in spring 2015 with a reasonable expectation of between $15 million and the full $24 million applied for being awarded. Current indications are the announcements will not be made until at least October 2015 and the amounts will likely be 25% of (or even less) than what was applied for. This would indicate Plan A is financially unachievable and all efforts should be directed to Plan B, a multi-phased approach with reduced water treatment plant capacity as the recommended option. Annual water rate increases for the City of Parksville required to fund the project would be in the 2.25 % range for 2016 through 2024 based on receiving provincial/federal funds in the order of $6 million. The RDN funds the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service through parcel taxes and has projected a 10% per year increase (based on no grants) in the years 2015 through 2018 in order to transfer funds to reserve for these projects and to ensure adequate funding for debt servicing.

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Bring your questions about the project to one of next week’s public info sessions; staff and consultants will be available to answer questions and respond to concerns. ERWS Hosted Public Info Sessions » May 19, 3-7 pm (City of Parksville) Parksville Community and Conference Centre » May 20, 7 pm (Regional District of Nanaimo) Nanoose Place Parksville Council Hosted Town Hall Meeting (Comments only please) » May 28, 7 pm Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street We welcome questions and comments: Mike Squire, ERWS Program Manager msquire@parksville.ca; 250 248-5412 An environmentally sensitive use of water to improve fish habitat and domestic water supply. www.englishmanriverwaterservice.ca www.placespeak.com/englishmanriver

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• 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,285 sqft Rancher $ 479,000 • 17,860 sqft lot 5 min to Beach • Many upgrades, just painted

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2832 POWDER POINT RD, NANOOSE

$399,000

3235 Smugglers Hill Dr, Nanaimo

• • • •

OPEN HOUSE

An acre of land with a 2 bedroom 2 bath rancher and large detached workshop can be yours for this amazing price in Nanoose Bay! A home based business would be ideal from this property, with the huge paved driveway and parking area.

18-1135 RESORT DR, PARKSVILLE

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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

868 Reid Road, French Creek $229,900 • 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom home • 1/4 acre close to schools, marina & golf course • Attached single car garage

1575 Haida Way, Nanoose Bay $389,000 • • • •

LIS

855 Humphrey Road, Parksville $324,900

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

• • • •

Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher Spacious living room with gas fireplace Low maintenance fully fenced backyard Close to all schools and only blocks from Wembley Mall

NEW LISTING

$249,900

$359,900

$149,900 • 2 bed/1 bath + den, 1100 sq.ft. • Corner unit w/lrg south facing deck • Rentals allowed, no age restrictions

• 1104 sqft, 2 bed/1bath • .45 acre w/mature landscaping • Single car garage, metal roof

MLS# 391584

Les Pockett

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385 Craig Street, Parksville $324,900

$399,900

IMMACULATE RANCHER

174 Saturna Drive, Qualicum Beach $394,900

LIS

NEW LISTING

• 1667 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath plus den • Recent upgrades include new roof & windows • 20x36 insulated shop, .42 acres, lots of RV parking

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MLS# 391870

CUTE AS A BUTTON

• Solidly built 1909 sqft. family home • 3 bed/1 bath, 4.94 acres mostly cleared property • Newer roof, vinyl windows upstairs • 3 stall RV carport, barn, loads of potential

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SPACIOUS RANCHER

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• 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, split level home • Large landscaped lot with many fruit trees • Close to all amenities

Renovated & ready to go! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Ocean Trails offers versatility in how you can use this recreational home. You could live in it half the year & go south the other half, or you could put this property into the Ocean Trails rental pool to produce income.

NEW LISTING

2 bedroom and 2 bathroom Parkwood Place Patio Home Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings 5ft crawlspace for plenty of storage Attached garage & close to all amenities

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Fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher in Parksville close to schools & shopping. Spacious rooms inside with almost 1700 sqft of living space. Enter into the bright foyer with skylight, formal living room & dining room & towards the back is the kitchen, eating nook & family room.

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$249,000

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

$187,900

$239,900 • • • •

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

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#6-340 Young Street, Parksville $264,000

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681 IRONWOOD AVE, PARKSVILLE

$389,500

25 YEARS SERVICE

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

MLS# 389663

BUILDER OR INVESTOR

$35,900 • 2 bed/3bath, 1075 sqft. w/ lock-suite • 1/4 share located at Sunrise Ridge • Pool, hot tub, workout room • Short walk to beach MLS# 386107

READY TO BUILD

$339,900 • • • •

3 bed/3 bath, 1615 sq.ft. Spacious kitchen w/new dishwasher and microwave .35 acre fully fenced, double garage, RV parking Located minutes to Deep Bay Marina MLS# 386969

NORTH QUALICUM

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679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

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$139,900 • 4.94 acres located minutes to Qualicum Beach • Idyllic stream flowing through • Approved for septic, recently surveyed • Private property to build your dream home on MLS# 390694

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

$79,900 • 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village

MLS# 376571

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

$54,900 • .21 acre cleared building lot • Sweeping mountain views • Minutes to Little Qualicum Falls • Located in Little Qualicum River Village

MLS# 386824

$259,900 • 1714 sq.ft. 2bed/1 bath • .28 acre, sunny south facing covered porch • Expansive 12x40 family room upstairs • Attached single car garage

MLS# 388527

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING LD

SO $289,900

• 2 bed/1 bath 1262 sqft. rancher • Large multi-purpose room, newer appliances • Quiet cul-de-sac location, close to shopping • Covered patio, RV parking, .22 acre

MLS# 390710

$57,000

$194,900 • 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit • Cleared building site MLS# 387291

• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 389442

$354,900 • 3 bed/2 bath 2036 sqft. family home • Acacia engineered hardwood floors, great room • Distant ocean views, .75 acres of privacy • Oversized double garage, RV parking w/full hook ups MLS# 390783

$354,900 • 2 bed/2 bath 1717 sqft. rancher • Stainless appliances, large breakfast bar, pantry • 10x15 sunroom, oversized garage, 9x12 workshop • South facing yard, .24 acre, landscaped

MLS# 390689

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MATT BREEDLOVE

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• Ideal for B&B, In-Law Suite, Home Based Business etc. • Large Walk Out Basement Home with Great Room Concept • 2.52 Acres with Greenhouse, Garden Beds, Hiking Trails near by

• Independent Living Condo Available • Quality Recreational & Meal Programs • Comfortable, Relaxed & Carefree Lifestyle

NEW PRICE! $224,900

• Private .59 acre lot • In-law suite • 2 bed, 2 bath

$725,000

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Charming well-cared for 2 bed, 2 bath home in Bowser. The yard is a gardener’s paradise, completely fenced to keep the deer out. Lots of room to build a shop or store your toys.

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• 1692 Sq Ft 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Crawlspace Rancher • Great Location, Walk to Town & Recreation • Fenced Yard, Lane Access Behind, Level Lot

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$429,000

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PARKSVILLE OCEANVIEW NG

• • • •

2766 sqft 2 bed w/lower level walk-out suite on .28 landscaped acre Walls of glass w/panoramic views over the estuary to Georgia Strait Living Rm w/gas FP, skylights, wood flooring, huge Den/Flex Room Kitchen w/granite CTs/wood cabinets, spacious deck, balcony, patios

LOWER LEVEL SUITE

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$279,900

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Open plan 1278 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath in Schooner Bay Manor (55+) Kitchen w/ large island, eating bar, lots of cupboard & counter space Spacious Master Suite w/soaker tub/separate shower, wrap-around deck Sunroom, double carport, park-like yard w/plantings, pets by approval

• • • •

$89,000 WALK-ON WATERFRONT

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Fresh & clean! Updated 834 sqft 2 bedrm furnished vacation cottage Open plan, nat gas FP, fully equipped eat-in Kitchen, & private patio Tranquil setting, full furniture/appliance package, rental pool available Great resort amenities incl:pool, restaurant, sports courts, playground

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL, & PERFECT! $369,000 WALK TO THE BEACH! t

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$748,000

• • • •

Turn key living! Spacious 2945 sqft 3 bed in gated 55+ community Private courtyard, Living/Dining Room w/vaulted ceiling & elec FP Eat-in Kitchen w/eating bar & bright nook, Den/Office, Family Room Large deck w/views over green space to the 7th hole of golf course

$258,800

MORNINGSTAR GOLF HOME

Lovingly cared for 3649 sqft 5 bedrm/3 bath waterfront on .34 acre Amazing oceanviews over the marina w/islands and mainland mtns Kitchen w/cherry cabinets/stainless appls, Family Rm w/woodstove Immaculate yard, deck & massive patio, RV prkg, small boat ramp

Bright 1537 sqft 2 bedrm westcoast-style on landscaped .41 acre Open plan, high vaulted ceiling, skylights, wood floors, woodstove Huge west-facing deck w/awning, loft-style upper level, Office/Den Dbl Garage w/Bath & Bonus Rm w/Kitchenette, delightful gardens

S LI

DEEP BAY OCEANVIEW

COZY & COMFORTABLE

Amazing & bright 742 sqft 2 bedrm fully-furnished oceanview condo Living Room w/updated nat gas FP, balcony overlooking the ocean Kitchen w/replaced fridge, granite Cts, lovely oceanview Dining Area Great furniture package, full ownership, & fabulous resort amenities

BEACH ACRES PARKSVILLE

SPACIOUS IN NANOOSE S LI

$549,000 FULL-ON OCEAN VIEWS

$343,800

FRENCH CREEK DELIGHT

S LI

• Large Family Home with 2 Bdrm Suite • 1.95 Fully Fenced Level Acres • Greenhouse, Orchid, Raised Beds Farm Stand Status

$204,900

Parksville - Qualicum Beach Realty Each office is independently owned and operated.

OCEAN SANDS PARKSVILLE

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• The Shorewater Condominium Resort Loft Style Condo • Rental Income in Place $$$ • Incredible Views & a Sandy Beach at your Doorstep

• • • •

Immaculate 1922 sqft 3 bed “Quails Landing” executive townhome Great Room w/3-sided nat gas FP, hardwood flooring, lovely views Deluxe island Kitchen, Den, Master Suite w /luxurious 5 pc ensuite Loft Office, spacious private patio looks onto course, great extras

MAIN LEVEL DAY-TO-DAY LIVING $359,000 BACKS ONTO 16TH GREEN

$429,900

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Peligren

Brenda

1785 Cameron Crescent $259,000

• Large fenced yard • 3 BR & 2 bathrooms • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Gated Community

• 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

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

5 ACRES - Little Qualicum New Price! $139,900

1810 Canuck $296,900

1480 Seaway Drive, Parksville

Recreational Riverfront Lot From $29,900 to $62,900

1785 Warn Way $399,900 ED

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1725 Settler $539,900

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795,000

Magnificent Walk on Waterfront • 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean and mountain views • Private

• 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

MLS # 382130

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

• 1310 sqft, 3 bed/2 bath Cottage plus detached guest cottage on sandy beach

• Cute and compact with charming, nautical presentation

• Open kitchen, living and dining rooms with uninterrupted views of the bay

• Additional 1 bedroom cottage with living area is perfect for family overflow

• Custom tile floors, fir flooring, crown moulding, wainscoting & deep window seats

• Launch your kayaks, walk to Tigh Na Mara for lunch • Start making your family memories today!

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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1383 MADRONA DRIVE

Waterfront, gated estate, S. exposure 3 spacious decks, 0.66 of an acre Chef’s kitchen, entertainer’s dream 3,198 sqft., 3 beds, 4 baths

$1,075,000

Aaron Nicklen*

#12 FARRELL DRIVE

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Gorgeous patio home, over 1300 sq.ft. Quiet subdivision, quick possession 2 bed, 2 bath, separate laundry room Garage and private backyard Strata fee $92/mth

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Waterfront, spectacular views Sunken hot tub on decks Open concept, landscaped gardens 2,905 sqft., 4 beds, 3 baths

$314,900

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1510 MADRONA DRIVE

$1,288,000

Aaron Nicklen*

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• 1435 sqft open concept Green Built CLASSY loft living! • Custom shutters throughout, on demand hot water • Immediate possession - call now to view!

$374,900 NO GST Jill Tuggle

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3020 ANCHOR WAY

Ocean views, backing onto forest Open concept, many new updates Suite for extended family or guests 3,208 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths

$475,800

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Aaron Nicklen*

1480 SEAWAY DRIVE

1310 sqft, 3 bed/2bath cottage + guest cottage Magnificent location on sandy beach in Parksville Open kitchen, LR & DR with views of the bay Cute & compact, charming, nautical presentation 1 bedroom cottage is perfect for family overflow

$795,000

502 WHEELER AVENUE • • • •

2,535 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths New kitchen, fir floors Huge recreation room Close to town, no thru road

$388,000

Aaron Nicklen*

#105- 1325 CAPE COD DRIVE

• The Onyx in Craig Bay • HUGE OCEAN VIEW patio, lovely unit • Fully furnished, 2 parking stalls, additional patio off 2nd bdrm.

$449,000

Jill Tuggle

802 MILLER RD, FRENCH CREEK

• 2 storey 3 bed. 3 bath home with small cabin/ workshop on 0.38 acre across from Parkland • Large living room w/deck & cozy woodstove • Country style kitchen, big Master Bedroom

Brenda Nicolls* $445,000

4287 PARK AVENUE

• Gorgeous walk on waterfront • Custom 2700 sqft. home • Oak floors, granite, vaulted ceilings • Separate shop, Bowser location

$889,000

Kevin Clayton

1725 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD.

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Large canvases with an intense, heartfelt message about our spiritual connection to the planet and all our fellow travellers on it are part of a new exhibition at the Coastal Carvings art gallery in Coombs. The Dodems features a series of work with a spiritual undercurrent in each piece painted by well known Vancouver Island artist IceBear. The artist hopes his series of related pieces will open the door to people’s imagination, start discussions and perhaps even help find answers to questions not yet thought about. IceBear was at the gallery May 9 for an open house where he explained the inspiration behind his explosive pieces that resemble images you would find in a totem pole. IceBear’s rich cultural heritage provides the grounding that nourishes his creative spirit and he drew on his Native American heritage when he started his first dodem canvas. He said once he got going he realized there was no way he could do just one. “I knew I would need to do more and a variation of the theme is expressed in these paintings.” That theme stems from the aboriginal world view in which people belong to a certain dodem. He explained that it is often through the relationship with the dodem that people learn of the roles that they can play in their daily lives and how to carry out those roles. IceBear also pointed out that the word totem actually came from dodem.

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Anyone who has been to Sidney, B.C. will have seen IceBear’s large scale public murals. This piece called Dodem Heron is among a new body of work by the artist being exhibited at the Coastal Carvings art gallery in Coombs.

“As the word dodem came across Canada it evolved into totem,” he explained. He said dodems are considered gifts that are given to us by our ancestors and are an integral part of native

heritage. The artist who has been sculpting and painting for more than 50 years said his dodem is IceBear and agreed it is a demanding dodem that he tries to live up to. See art createS, page A35

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A prime example of an artist who isn’t letting a disability end his music career, John Mann of Spirit of The West will be performing in Parksville tomorrow night. For fans of the band which has been an integral part of the Canadian music scene for 31 years, it is an opportunity that may not happen again. In September 2014, the lead singer of SOTW announced that he was dealing

with a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, the groundbreaking front man has continued to perform, proving that, in spite of his health challenges, he is still a powerful force on stage. When Mann made his diagnosis public he also let it be known that he would continue to write and tour because that is what he loves to do. He explained in a news release that he

will be using an iPad loaded with lyrics to prompt his memory. For his solo shows, either Al Rodger or Tobin Frank will accompany and support him on stage. Mann had been experiencing symptoms of the degenerative disease for some time so the diagnosis was not a surprise. In fact he battled colorectal cancer in 2010, which he believes may have con-

tributed to his current condition. “I don’t want to spend any more energy trying to hide my symptoms. I don’t want to feel embarrassed. I want to accept what has happened and live,” Mann said in the statement. While his Spirit of the West band mates have circled him with care as they have forged ahead, the fate of their drummer Vince Ditrich has come into question. See nanOOSe BaY, page A32

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Ditrich, who calls Nanoose Bay home, is also sick. His kidneys have failed and he is on dialysis awaiting a transplant. “As you might imagine this has completely taken the wind out of my sails and my normally energetic lifestyle has nearly ground to a total halt,” he explained. Ditrich said his health started failing a couple of years ago and there were moments when he thought he was a goner. “I am on dialysis and it makes me feel better. Before I was on it I was a few inches away from death.” Ditrich now spends three days a week in Nanaimo undergoing dialysis. “I need to be hooked up to a machine

to live. I am not great but I am function- to be performing. We are wounded waral.” riors.” Ditrich said it is challenging to be Ditrich said he still performs with the reduced to one day at a time when you band and their fans can expect an interlose your strength and vitality which are esting project down the road. major components of “The main project As you might imagine this Spirit has on the go right life. has completely taken the He said there are now is a documentary wind out of my sails and some people who are film about us, our history, my normally energetic attempting to be organ lifestyle has nearly ground and the method in which donors for him but it we’re working through to a total halt is a long and complex our current all-consumvince ditrich ing challenges.” process. He said the film is “I am 52 so whatever happens next is being directed by Pete going to be quite the adventure,” he ac- McCormack, a Vancouver-based filmknowledged and added, “I don’t know maker, author, screenwriter, singer/ how much longer John is going to want songwriter and thinker.

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She may only be 16 years old, but Rebecca Snow of Parksville is well on her way to a career as a best selling author. The PASS student recently won third place in the youth category of the 2015 Islands Short Fiction contest for her story Ethereal. The contest, which is open to writers on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, is co-sponsored by the Nanaimo Arts Council, the Vancouver Island Regional Library, and the Vancouver Island University Department of Creative Writing and Journalism. Snow, who is a self-admitted book worm, said it was librarian Susan Pierce at the Parks-

ville Library who encouraged her to enter the contest. “She knows that I like writing because she read a couple of chapters of my stories and she said you should enter and I thought hey … that’s cool,” Snow said. She spent several weeks writing the 1,500word fantasy themed story which she said started in her imagination. “I had the base for the ghost story but I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I wasn’t sure if I was going to keep it in my head or put it down on paper but I thought it might work for a short story because it is not very long and involved,” she explained.

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Artist creates new perceptions where deep in our subconscious and it rises to the surface and art helps to bring that out.” The large canvases with intense colours and sweeping brush strokes are painted in many layers which IceBear said creates an ever changing perception. “During different parts of the day it actually changes colour and different images emerge.” IceBear, who now calls Crofton, home is a status member of the Chippewas of Nawash (Ojibway Nation). As a teenager he attended the Toronto Artist Workshop and then went to Sheridan College and the Ontario

College of Art. He worked for 25 years in advertising and communications in Toronto and Vancouver before moving to the West Coast permanently. IceBear eventually gave life to the visions that filled his imagination and his paintings and sculptures have been shown internationally in Europe and the U.S. He was part of an exhibit at the Biennale of Florence and in Austria. That journey opened doors and found him new friends and fans from many parts of the world. In fact his Dodem series will eventually be going to Alberta, Toronto and Tokyo.

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In her short story, a man in his 20’s named Jeremiah finds a ring. When he goes to pick it up there is another guy named Daniel who turns out to be a ghost who is connected to the ring. The ghost bullies Jeremiah to take him to see his fiancé for one last time. There is a supernatural

theme that runs through her story and Snow said she has always enjoyed that genre. “I have always like fantasy. That is what I like to read and what I like to write. That is just what happens in my head.” Besides writing, Snow loves to read and currently

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He said people who view his dodem canvases are challenged not only to appreciate the skill and virtuosity that created the images, but also to discover a personal emotional and intellectual response. “That is where we get our strength from in that moment of time in life when we feel weak not strong and we call upon it to give us strength,” he said. He said when the average person stands in front of his work they see things merging and they are using their own imagination. “Within that imagination is what speaks to people and it invokes something else that is deeper. It lays some-

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ELIZABETH (Betty) McKIM A beloved member of The St. Markâ€™s Church community in Qualicum, Betty McKim died peacefully on Sunday, May 10 at the age of 94. Bettyâ€™s independent heart and community spirit remain an inspiration to all who knew her. She is survived by her sisters; Florence Greig and Ruth Fortune, her daughter Donna Townsend, her sonâ€™s Richard and David McKim, her niece Elisa Fortune and nephew Mark Fortune, and her grandchildren; Allison, Matthew, Luke and Donna. Memorial service will be held at St. Markâ€™s Church, 138 Hoy Lake Rd., Qualicum, Saturday, May 16th at 2pm.

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BRADLEY CENTRE Members & guests. Pancake Breakfast May 17 ..... 8:30 - 11:00 am.

PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT MUSICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held Wed, May 20, 2015, 7:00pm Oceanside Community Arts Council Building.

INFORMATION IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, thatâ€™s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

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LEGALS FENDER BENDER. HIT & RUN. NEED HELP. May 10th Qualicum Foods lot from 12:30-1:45pm nearest Mulberry Bush book store a parked Hyundai Santa Fe was hit. Witness please contact ICBC TEL# 1-800-910-4222 Claim # AF91645-4 with info on make/model& or license plate # please.

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DEATHS

Senft, Monica Gabrielle April 10, 1927 â€“ April 29, 2015 Laughter, storytelling, kindness and faith flowed throughout Monicaâ€™s life. Strong, upright, standing for what she believed, asserting her true self for all the world to see. She had an unforgettable presence. Monica was born in Navan, County Meath, Ireland. She was the last surviving member of her 5 Delaney siblings. Monica resided in North Vancouver, Parksville and then Nanaimo. A loving mother and wife; Monica is survived by her husband of 56 years Arthur, son Glenn, daughters Tara and Shannon as well as step son Dennis and many grandchildren.

â€œMay she find peace in the welcoming arms of those who have gone before herâ€? A funeral mass celebrating Monicaâ€™s life will be held on Saturday June 20th, 2015 11:30am at The Church of The Ascension, Parksville.

William (Bill) Katerenchuk 1930 â€“ 2015 It is with deep sorrow that we announce Billâ€™s sudden passing. He died in the early hours of May 7 with his wife and soul mate Jackie by his side. He also leaves behind, his brother Johnny, daughter and son in law Ruby & Jim Finkbeiner, grandsons Jamie (Vanessa), Matthew and Paul and great grandson Josh. He is predeceased by his brother George and sisters Jean & Kathy. Bill lived his life to the fullest with joy and determination and met each challenge with courage and certitude that he could make a difference. His glass was always more than half full. Born in Hamlin Alberta, his life choices and career in Construction and Real Estate Development led him to many places and opportunities and his passion for fly fishing and marksmanship helped to balance his love for business with his love for nature. Bill left his mark on the industry he so loved and took great pride in his accomplishments and deeply valued the friends and colleagues he met along the way. He sought to mentor and share his experiences to help others as he had been helped when finding his way. He remained active doing the work he loved and finally called his hobby. His indomitable spirit was determined to hold onto life and love with a full heart and both hands. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial donations to Ducks Unlimited, one of his passions or the BC Cancer Foundation to whom we are most grateful for the Doctors and technology that cured him of cancer 10 years ago. Bill made his wishes very clear, no funerals or large gatherings. Kindly remember him as he lived. He lives on in the memory of all those who loved and admired him.

He is forever loved and missed. Condolences may be offered at telfordn@shaw.ca Telfordâ€™s of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

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DEATHS

Benjamin Harvey Stacey March 16, 1993 to May 3, 2015

June 20, 1929 - April 13, 2010

April 11, 1929 - May 11, 2014

Ben passed away in Burnaby General Hospital May 3rd of a sudden heart attack. He leaves to mourn, his Mom Delima, Dad Phillip, brother Luke, stepdad Brad, stepmom Chona, and stepbrothers Alex and Derek; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and lots of friends. We will miss his bright smile, creative spirit and gentle ways. Ben loved organic gardening, music, people and comradery. An Oceanside memorial to follow at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.sandsduncan.ca Ben - safe in the arms of Jesus.

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July 26,1943 - April 29, 2015 Ben was Chris's soulmate, a loving Father to Adrienne (Mark), Kate (Brad), Lauren (Kieran) and Scott (Sarah), and the very best Oupie to his grandchildren Marley (Billy), Jake, Josh, great grandbaby Oscar (all of whom were carry his name)Â Sammy and Iain. Â He is also loved by his sisters Freda in Chilliwack and Betty in South Africa and his brother Joe in Chilliwack as well as a very large extended family in Canada and South Africa. He died with dignity and courage in the gentle care of Ty Watson House in Port Alberni. Ben and Chris want to say a very heartfelt thanks to our wonderful family Dr. Izak Nel, his Palliative care Dr. Wendy Johnsen, Dr. Robbie O'Dwyer, the amazing staff of the Lab and Emergency at West Coast General Hospital, Diane, Marnie and Colleen his Ty Watson Community nurses and all the Nursing Angels at Ty Watson House - you know who you are and what you meant to Ben. Ben led a simple life and family and friends were the most important thing to him. He told us he did not want a fancy send-off. Â His words were, " find a local pub and get everyone together to raise a beer or wine and tell stories about me." Â We invite family and friends to join us at the Kingsway Pub, 3203 1st. Ave., Port Alberni on Saturday May 30 from 2 to 4 pm. to do just what he asked. Please bring your stories and photos to share with us. Because we are at a pub, those under 19 cannot attend. Â Ben also asked that if you wish, please bring along a donation for Ty Watson House hospice where he was cared for with unconditional love, respect and with hours of laughter, by the many Volunteers who have shared our life over the past months. Â We could not have made this journey without them. Stories and Condolences may be forwarded to family by visitingÂ www.yatesfuneral.ca

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Olive May Parker (nĂŠe Gilmour) December 15, 1925 â€“ May 4, 2015

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Olive passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2015. She leaves behind her beloved husband Jack, daughters Kerry and Lisa, son-in-law Keith, and grandson Adam. She was born in Ladysmith, raised in South Wellington, and lived in Qualicum since 1952. She had a lifelong love of music and dance, and was an accomplished ballerina. She was an avid figure skating fan, and a highlight was meeting her idol, Toller Cranston. She was passionate about boating with her family, and later, trailering with Jack. They enjoyed several trailer trips to California. Her favourite place in the world was Hawaii, and she and Jack travelled to several islands. She was a chartered member of the Qualicum Curling Club and curled both ladiesâ€™ and mixed, and she thoroughly enjoyed bonspieling. She liked to golf, particularly with her mother-in-law Anne. She was also a talented seamstress and sewed beautiful clothes and costumes for both daughters. Olive worked as a receptionist at the Hall Giovando Clinic in Nanaimo, and for 15 years at Island Medical Labs in Parksville. She was loved by co-workers and patients alike, and was showered with cards and well-wishes when she retired in 1987. After retiring, she volunteered for several years at Milner Gardens as a greeter, once again making people feel welcome with her beautiful smile. She was fun-loving, warm, and caring, and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved and was loved by a great many family and friends, and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. The family of Olive invites you to join us in a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 23, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice are gratefully appreciated.

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Whalers girls off to provincials again Parksville team dominated on Vancouver Island and hope to continue in Burnaby T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

For the fourth time in the last six years, the Ballenas Whalers senior girls soccer team has qualified for provincials, which take place in Burnaby at the end of this month. The Whalers girls were in Comox earlier this week at Mark Isfeld Secondary School for the Island Championships. Coming in as the number one seed from the North, the Whalers would continue their recent dominance, putting up three more clean sheets as they cruised to the Island final. After wins of 3-0 over Brentwood, 6-0 over Mark Isfeld and 4-0 over Lambrick Park, the Whalers came up against a tough St. Michaels University School team that came in to the final well rested. The Whalers were game, battling back and forth with the Blue Devils all game long. In the end, the Blue Devils managed to squeak out a 1-0 win, leaving the Whalers with a second place finish at the Islands and a berth in the provincials. “Our defense and goal-tend-

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The Ballenas Whalers senior girls soccer team is off to provincials after finishing in second place at the Islands earlier this week. Provincials are slated for May 28 in Burnaby and the Whalers will look to continue their strong recent play.

ing has been great,” head coach Larry Stefanek said. “We had a run of nine games without allowing a single goal, so that’s been pretty impressive to see as a coach. It’s great to know that the team is working so hard all around like that.” Goaltender Olivia Collins kept the ball out of her net for the first three games of the tournament for the Whalers, stretch-

ing her streak to nine games without a goal against. Forward Emily Robertson continued her strong play as of late, scoring two goals in the first game, five goals in the second game and two more in the final game of pool play against Lambrick Park. With nine goals in three games, Robertson has been a player that opposing teams haven’t had an answer for

and coach Stefanek is hoping to see much of the same come provincials. “She’s been on fire,” Stefanek said. “There hasn’t been much other teams can do to stop our attack and Emily has been at the forefront of that attack for our team. It’s really amazing because she’s scoring all sorts of different ways too, so it makes it that much more impressive.”

Grade 9 call up Megan McCrae and Grade 12 Sophie Palmer were also key in the Whalers’ scoring attack, with each scoring two goals in three games. With the team firing on all cylinders, Stefanek is looking to keep that momentum up. “That’s what we’re hoping,” Stefanek said. “We didn’t really have much in terms of practice time between the North Island and Island tournaments. Now we’ve got two weeks before provincials so we’ll not only be able to rest up but we can also have a few practices to work on things too.” Heading back to the provincials again, the Whalers will look to feed off of their play as of late and continue the dominance from Island teams at the provincials as well. “It’s been a running theme for Island teams,” Stefanek said. “They’ve historically done very well at the provincials and we’re going to hope to continue that trend for Island teams. We feel we have a good chance here and if we can keep playing the way we’ve been playing, we should have a good tournament.”

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Friends push for ‘John Philip Field’ at Ballenas T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Longtime Ballenas Secondary School teacher and coach John Philip will retire at the end of this school year and will leave behind a legacy that has impacted numerous people through the years. Through his time at Ballenas, which has spanned the better part of two decades, Philip has coached many students, through track and field, volleyball, football, the list goes on and on.

If you were a part of Ballenas Whalers athletics in the last 30 years, there’s a good chance that Philip helped you out in some way, shape or form. To commemorate all the hard work and dedication that Philip has shown throughout his career as a Whaler, Joe Martino and The Friends of Philip Field are looking to pay tribute to the man who has done so much for the athletic program at Ballenas Secondary School.

The idea is to re-name the field after Philip, place a sign above the scoreboard on the school and place a commemorative plate somewhere near the field. “John is a wonderful man,” Martino said. “Through his time at Ballenas, whether it was as a coach, athletic director or a teacher, he’s impacted many students with his love for athletics and the passion he showed in wanting to help out anyone that he could. What better way to honour

such a man than to re-name the field — which he made possible to have re-constructed — after him.” The field Martino speaks of is the very field that was, at one point, a field that wouldn’t be used for six months of the year. Things were bad for the BSS field, which was often referred to as the “mud bowl” before coach Philip decided it was time to change things. See Field, page A41

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“John was the one that made all that possible,” Martino said. “He was the driving force behind finding the funds, the man that put forward the plan and got the ball rolling on the entire thing.” “Without John’s passion for sport and his dedication that he’s shown to his students and players, this wouldn’t have happened.” For now, it’s one day at a time. Martino and the Friends of Philip Field are playing the waiting game as word He was the driving force should come, behind finding the funds, hopefully in the the man that put forward not too distant the plan and got the ball future, from the rolling on the entire thing District 69 school Joe Martino board about whether or not their petition to re-name the field Philip Field will go through or not. The Friends of Philip Field have told the board that there won’t be any costs for the board with the project, that the Friends of Philip Field will fund it. Martino did say that he received an e-mail from superintendent Rollie Koop, stating that Philip and Martino himself would be meeting to discuss things “going forward” from here. “I’m not quite sure what it means,” Martino said. “Our hope is that the board can see things the way that we see and feel about it.” “John has been nothing but amazing in his time at Ballenas and this is the least that we could do to honour a man like him.”

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The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club hosted the McPherson Realty Group mixed fours tournament this past weekend under perfect conditions all weekend. Competition at the tournament was just as good as the weather over the weekend as two teams went undefeated all the way through to the finals. Only one could remain unbeaten in the end and it was the Nanaimo team of Vern Hagstrom, June Meaning, Anne Ashdown and Ed Penuik who took home the McPherson Group trophy for their big first place finish. Second place went to the — almost undefeated — team of Brent and Susi Merchant, Henriette and Eric Ballinger, from Oak Bay. Two Parksville teams took third and fourth spots at the tournament. Bob and Joyce Findlay, Andy Burton and Dolores Adams finished third, while Alan Brunskill, Kate Wilson, Keith and Cheryl Baker finished fourth. All together, teams from Victoria, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Courtenay and Parksville all came to join the local teams from Qualicum Beach at their fine facility for a weekend full of fun lawn bowling under sunny skies.

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Mount Horne has been a regular venue for me over the last few years. Its steep slopes provide a good test of fitness, the spectacular views provide great experiences for guided hikes and, on a less positive note, its accessibility has led to a number of search callouts as enthusiasts and casual hikers have become disoriented and caught out by darkness. Logging has closed off some of the traditional approaches and, unfortunately, an attractive, long standing circular loop has been lost to our community. The route I currently favour involves lengthy stretches of rough gravel road but the elevation gained on this less technical terrain and the views that it allows makes this curtailed route worthwhile. There are some nicely made signposts and plenty of flagging, but reliable navigation and contingency equipment, in case of injury or delay, should be recognised for any wilderness hike. From Cathedral Grove, a walk along Chalet Road is an inadequate warm-up for the steep grades to be faced. Turning left opposite the second lakeside chalet, the narrow trail runs straight up to the disused rail line to Port Alberni. What would once have been a left turn to pick up the old trail is now a right turn along the tracks to find the trailhead that leads to both Mount Horne and Mount Wesley. The trail ends with a left turn on the gravel road that provides access to the repeater station at the head of Cameron Lake. A glance up to your right gives an intimidating glimpse of your intended destination. The switchbacks give views of Cameron Lake, many surrounding moun-

What to take: Hiking shoes/boots with lugged soles. Hiking poles are a good idea, especially on difficult descents. Backpacks should be large enough to hold essentials PLUS any clothing that needs removed as you heat up. Around 20 Litres minimum is a good guideline. Lightweight waterproof jacket and rain pants.

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the 900 metre elevation you’re approaching, while the rocky ground holds enough water to form ponds for much of the year. By now, you’ll have worked your way almost right around the summit and a North facing lookout affords a panorama of Strathcona’s snowy peaks, Mount Mark’s rocky face and further West to Texada. A few metres more takes you to cascades of rock up which you’ll need to scramble onto the summit. As with many mountain tops, the cairn here has a visitors’ book secluded in waterproof pipe, so make sure to mark your achievement. The views reach from Nanoose, Mount Benson and the Arrowsmith Massif to the Alberni Inlet. Finding your descent requires a peak over the South-West edge

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5,786

2011 FORD F-250 XLT DIESEL This F-250 is in immaculate shape in & out. 6.7L V8 power stroke diesel that can tow up to 14,000lbs. FX4 off-road package, fog lamps, skid plates, and loads more options!

39,945

216 Bi-Weekly

27,500 kms. Stock # 93618A

robb@joecunninghamford.com

2012 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW FX4 Market Price $

32,182

174 Bi-Weekly

Market Price $

Robb’s Pick

raffaele@joecunninghamford.com

107,780 kms. Stock # 14375A

WOW!!

dennism@joecunninghamford.com

Raff’s Pick

This 2012 is a prime example of a well maintained Parksville vehicle. Equipped with leather interior, navigation, heated & cooled front seats complete this F-150.

Market Price

126,274 kms. Stock # 93623A

2011 VW TIGUAN 4x4 HIGHLINE

46,294 kms. Stock # 15076A

199 Bi-Weekly

Glen’s Pick

shea@joecunninghamford.com

Gorgeous SUV with leather interior, panoramic sunroof, entertainment system. This beauty is loaded and waiting for you to take it home today!

36,873

70,750 kms. Stock # 93618X

2007 FORD ESCAPE 4x4 LIMITED This Escape has a 4 speed auto, machined aluminum wheels, reverse parking sensor system, its economical and great for weekends getaways!

Market Price $

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA This one owner fully loaded 4 door automatic Corolla with low kms, is fun to drive and easy on fuel!

Market Price $

12,393

71 Bi-Weekly

63,707 kms. Stock # 15075B

Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #15036 - 96 mo - $44,043.72, Stock #93618X - 84 mo - $36,191.72, Stock #14220C - 60 mo - $10,731.09, Stock #15076A - 84 mo -$24,521.41, Stock #93618A - 84 mo - $39,206.96, Stock #14375A - 84 mo - $31,587.40, Stock #15075B - 78 mo - $11,995.

410 East Island Hwy., Parksville • 250.248.2062 To find out about our Ford Community, check us out on Facebook. To see more vehicle pictures and information visit us online at: joecunninghamford.com DL#6754

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