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WINTER STORMS COMING

Little prep happening No firm plans by city or town to battle erosion JOHN HARDING

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A University of Victoria professor is predicting some extreme weather this winter that could bash the shoreline infrastructure of coastal communities, but Parksville and Qualicum Beach officials have no firm plans to prepare for Mother Nature’s onslaught. B.C. coastal communities need to prepare for the possibility of extreme flooding and erosion that come with both El Niño and La Niña weather systems, according to a new study published this week in Nature Geoscience. According to UVic, this is the first study to show how these climate variability events are linked to greater erosion and flooding in coastal regions across the Pacific Ocean. Researchers from 13 different institutions including the University of Victoria analyzed wave, water level and shoreline response data to identify the impacts of both El Niño and La Niña on coastal flooding and erosion, including in B.C. “It’s not just El Niño we should be concerned about,” said Ian Walker, UVic geography professor and co-author of the study. “Our research shows that severe coastal erosion and flooding can occur along the B.C. coast during both El Niño and La Niña storm seasons, unlike further south in California. We need to prepare not only for this winter, but also for what could follow when La Niña comes.” In March, City of Parksville director of engineering Vaughn Figueira presented council with a consultant’s report on how the city might protect against the damage caused by King tides and winter storms. The money — more than $100,000) for that work was approved, also in March. See ONE AREA DESCRIBED, page A7

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The McMillan Arts Centre in downtown Parksville was damaged by a fire Wednesday morning. Above, MAC administrator Linda Matteson-Reynolds stands beside the charred ramp to the building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING FIRE IN PARKSVILLE

Administrator not surprised JOHN HARDING

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The Parksville Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire at the McMillan Arts Centre on Wednesday that damaged the exterior of the building and threatened hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of art inside. The administrator of The MAC said she doesn’t have much doubt about the origins of the blaze. “It’s been escalating every single day and I knew in my heart some-

thing tragic was going to happen,” said Linda Matteson-Reynolds. She said she cleans “bags and bags of garbage” every day from underneath the ramp to The Mac, right where the fire damage was evident on Wednesday morning. “Yesterday there were three needles,” she said. “They’re here every day, every night. They steal from the (nearby) SOS and they bring stuff over here and they rummage through it.” Matteson-Reynolds said she calls

the RCMP “all the time” about the issue and she called them about it again on Tuesday, just hours before the fire. “I guess we are going to have to hire security.” RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman confirmed police have received calls from The MAC about the issue. “For some reason they’re hanging out, I’m assuming they are homeless people,” said Foreman. “As we go there they move.” See CALLS TO FD, page A7

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Everyone is invited to a presentation Saturday in Parksville about the need for a national pharmacare program. “Every developed country with a national health care system provides universal coverage of prescription drugs... except Canada,” said Regan McKeever, Vancouver Island University program coordinator. The university’s ElderCollege program is bringing in Dr. Steve Morgan to talk about the issue as part of its Saturday Speaker Series. “Morgan believes that the lack of universal coverage is detrimental to the Canadian health care system and the economy and he will present his solution: a national pharmacare program providing all Canadians with affordable access to appropriately prescribed medicines,” McKeever said by e-mail. Morgan is a professor of health policy at the University of British Columbia and founder of Pharmacare 2020, a campaign to promote evidence-informed conversation about the future of prescription drug coverage in Canada. The talk will be held Saturday in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre Forum from 10 a.m. to noon for $10. For more information on ElderCollege visit www2.viu.ca/eldercollege or call 1-866734-6256. — Submitted by ElderCollege

Annual Kidney Walk in Nanaimo on Sunday More than 500 people are on the wait list for a life-saving organ transplant in B.C. right now. Almost 400 of those are waiting for a kidney, so The Kidney Foundation’s annual Kidney Walk is focusing on transplants and organ donation this year. The local walk will be held in Nanaimo’s Maffeo-Sutton Park this Sunday, Sept. 27 starting at 10 a.m., raising funds and awareness for kidney disease, which affects 1 in 10 Canadians and has no cure. — Kidney Foundation news release

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HIGH-PROFILE CAMPING: Daniel Farmer has been camping under an old willow tree on a parcel of high-profile, city-owned land in downtown Parksville for at least a week. He is homeless, without a job and showed us the amount of prescription meds he must take regularly (above). See editor John Harding’s editorial on page A10 today for more about this man’s story.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 69 NEWS

Band program delayed

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At least one Parksville parent was taken by surprise this week when her son returned from school, music instrument in hand, and said he was not able to enrol in band class as he had a year earlier. While the baton has yet to be raised on Oceanside Elementary School’s (OES) band program, neither has the final curtain fallen. “There had been a band teacher in place, but that individual resigned,” said Rollie Koop, School District 69 superintendent. “The school, working with the district, is in the process of filling that position. Once a band teacher is hired, we would be resuming that class.” That should come as some relief to parents like Wendy Green, who said she was concerned the school district might be planning to shutter some of its music programs when the school year began without a band teacher in place at OES.

“Parents weren’t notified,” she said. “Parents have all rented instruments thinking their kids are going to be in band.” Koop admits the district was caught offguard by the sudden resignation. He said Oceanside Elementary is offering two different musical exploratories in lieu of the band program until such time as a qualified instructor is in place. The school also held an assembly for students to explain the delay. “What we shared with students in the assembly was that once a band teacher was hired we would be moving forward with that program,” Koop said. “The position has been advertised and we have a pool of applicants we’re moving to interview. Once that’s cared for and we have somebody contracted we’ll be moving forward to implement the band program as quickly as possible.”

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Residents asked about national issues: death with dignity, the Senate, free votes

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Things got personal when more than 100 Parksville residents came out to watch federal candidates vie for their votes Monday evening. The private, standing-room-only forum moderated by Chris Chilton at Craig Bay’s Beach Club Conservatory was the first local debate since the writ dropped. All candidates from the major parties were present (Conservative, Liberal, Green and NDP), however Marxist-Leninist candidate Barbra Biley did not attend. Given the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision to strike down legislation banning medically-assisted suicide, one resident asked how candidates would move forward in ensuring Canadians die with dignity. Conservative candidate John Duncan, incumbent Vancouver Island North MP, got personal. “My wife was told on December 11 that she was palliative,” Duncan told the audience, pausing for a moment carefully considering his next words. “We had a cabal of doctors meet in a room and say unanimously that ‘your wife would not benefit from further treatment.’ So I took her — you want to talk two-tier healthcare — I took her to the States and I got a different opinion and she went through eight months of treatment and two weeks ago she was declared cancer free.” The audience broke out in applause. “So doctors can be wrong, and the state can be wrong — and anybody who thinks this is a clear cut issue needs to do a re-think,” said Duncan. “This is a very complicated issue with various points of view and One of the problems we various realities.” have in government is, While Duncan said he will acsorry, whip votes... I think it stands in the way of cept the Supreme Court’s decidemocracy. sion to overturn the ban on phyglenn sollitt sician-assisted death, he has yet to talk in specifics about what new legislation may look like. Last February, the Supreme Court gave Parliament 12 months to draft new legislation around medically assisted death. Green candidate Glenn Sollitt, Liberal candidate Carrie Powell-Davidson and NDP candidate Gord Johns all agreed Canadians deserve the right to die, pledging to move forward with changes to the current legislation. An audience member asked: “If whoever it is becomes prime minister in a few months and they need to fill a seat in a thing called the Senate, would you accept a position in the Senate?”

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More than 100 Craig Bay residents came out to watch federal election candidates vying for their votes and an opportunity to represent the Courtenay-Alberni riding.

Laughter erupted throughout the crowd in anticipation of the candidates responses. “Absolutely no, I would never do that to you, I would never do that to my fellow countrymen and women, it would be fundamentally wrong — against the NDP (values),” Johns said emphatically, claiming the Senate has failed Canadians. Johns referenced the late NDP Leader Jack Layton’s Climate Change Sustainability Act. “It got sent to the Senate, it was passed in the House of Commons, one of the most important pieces of legislation of our time tackling climate change and it went to the Senate and it got sent back twice and it got defeated in the Senate… One-third of the Senate is under investigation. Senators average three days of work per month. It’s failing Canadians and it’s not working.” Johns said the NDP is “determined” to abolish the Senate. “Just three days a month, really?” asked Sollitt, momentarily contemplating a career jump in jest to a roar of laughter. “Despite that, no I would have to say no.” Powell-Davidson said the Senate is “in pretty bad shape right now” but claimed that speaks more to the state of the government than the state of the purpose of the Senate.

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“In its truest form the Senate is designed to be the somber second voice to assist Parliament in making decisions,” she said. “To my understanding if you have the Senate in place and it’s made up of experts and professionals it should be a very useful, purposeful tool… Would I accept a seat on the Senate? Certainly not the way it sits right now.” Duncan echoed his fellow candidates responses saying he would not accept a seat on the Senate, but noted abolishing it may not be as easy as it sounds. “The NDP likes to say ‘we’re committed to abolishing the Senate,’” he said. “You cannot do it, I’m sorry. It would be nice to have that option… Our British parliamentary system requires a Senate and anybody who thinks they can abolish it is just whistling up the chimney because the Supreme Court has clearly said that’s not possible.” Duncan added that senators work three days a week, not a month. Asked by a member of the audience if candidates would “be willing to vote your conscious or the collective conscious of your constituency if it isn’t in accord with that of your party,” Powell Davidson danced around a direct yes or no answer. See whip impedeS free voteS, page a6

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“I was excited to learn that the values and principles of the Liberal Party are very closely aligned to that of local government — openness, accountability, transparency,” said Powell-Davidson, a former two-term Parksville city councillor. “The other reason I was honoured to join this party was because we’re encouraged to be the voice of our communities — I was told from the get-go to get out there and learn the issues of my community, which I was already well acquainted with.” When pressed for a yes or no answer from the audience, Powell-Davidson said: “Well, you know, we have a lot of discussion before we get into Parliament —“ She was cut off by heckles from the audience, one woman shouted “straddling the fence!” “I understand what you’re saying,” said Powell-Davidson. “But I also have to remember once I get to Ottawa I am thinking in terms of the national good as well as the local good.” “You’ve asked the question of the evening considering I’m the government whip,” said Duncan, noting there are various types of voting on: government legislation, opposition motions and private members motions and bills. “On government business I will support the government,” he said. In terms of private members bills and oppo-

sition motions, Duncan referenced a Macleans magazine survey measuring which political party was expressing the freest voting. “It turned out to be the Conservative Party and the party that was most monolithic in voting was the NDP,” said Duncan. “This is contrary to their narrative but it’s not inconsistent with my observation as government whip.” But contrary to Duncan, Johns vowed to “vote for my constituents first, always. I’m a born and raised Vancouver Islander and my roots run deep here.” However, Johns confirmed “I’m not going to allude you to what you’re not going to get. I signed up for the NDP because I support the values and principles the NDP present… and I will stand up for those values and principles when I go to Ottawa.” Simply put, Sollitt said yes. “One of the reasons I’m running is that I think one of the problems we have in government is, sorry, whip votes… I think it stands in the way of democracy… It’s kind of terrifying to see the extent to which MPs are told how to vote,” said Sollitt. “The Green Party doesn’t have a whip. I cannot be told how to vote. There’s nobody to tell me how to vote — so you will always be my boss and my only boss.” The 2015 federal election is Oct. 19.

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“Right now we’re working with the consultant too determine the best time to get in there (to do the work),” Figueira said this week. He said the best windows for the work are June 1-Sept 1 and Dec. 1Feb. 15. Figueira said the city is shooting for that Dec. 1-Feb. 15 window, but this winter might pass without any reinforcements. “We haven’t received approval yet (from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans) for that winter window, but that’s what we are shooting for,” he said. Back in March, Figueira told council the city should “get it done before the winter in the event we get some king tides and big storms.” Figueira also said in March the Arbutus Point section of the Parksville

Bay — closest to the Surfside RV Park — is a “mess.” Many of the storms that carry rock and material onto the sandy beach section in the park hit this area first, crashing against the steep rock wall of Surfside. “We need to really do something there,” he told council. At that time, Coun. Al Greir seemed to voice concerns that have been heard both outside and inside the council chambers. “We’re going to end up with a rocky beach rather than a sandy beach,” he said. Figueira said he believed the consultant’s plan for huge, anchored logs, large cobble and then progressively small riprap (rocks), in a 10 to 1 slope, at Arbutus Point would address that fear.

“This type of shore protection is working quite well” in other locations on the east side of Vancouver Island, he said. Meanwhile, Qualicum Beach has no plans this year to address erosion. The town, like Parksville, has spent about $100,000 on a consultant, the first stage of a waterfront master plan that has erosion issues front and centre. Still, there are no plans to shore up the shore before this winter, said the town’s director of engineering Bob Weir. “A big part of the problem is a large part of the waterfront is privately owned,” said Weir, who recalled some big storms of past years. “We’ve been hammered hard in the past,” said Weir. “We know well what typically will come at us — this year we might just get more of it.”

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Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town of Qualicum Beach intends to exempt, by adopting bylaws prior to October 31, 2015, the following properties from municipal property taxes for: 1. The taxation year 2016 for the estimated amount of taxes shown: Lots 2 and 3, Plan 3414, District Lot 101A, Newcastle Land District; 2945/49 Island Highway West (Welch Park) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $11,914 2017 $12,331 2018 $12,762 Lot 6, Block 10, Plan 1894, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 211 Fern Road West (Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach – Sunrise) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $4,211 2017 $4,358 2018 $4,511 Lot 1, Plan 27288, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 250 First Avenue West (Kiwanis Housing) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $11,288 2017 $11,683 2018 $12,092 Lot A, Plan 8548, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 110 Second Avenue West (Village Theatre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $5,548 2017 $5,742 2018 $5,943 Portion of District Lot 101 & 101A, Newcastle Land District, SW PT NE of PL3868; SW PT NE of PL3868; REM SW PT; PT SW of RD; NE PT SW of RD; 2711 Island Highway West (Tourist Bureau) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $1,763 2017 $1,825 2018 $1,889 Portion of Lot B, Plan VIP58293, District Lot 59 & 60, Newcastle Land District, Except Plan VIP59287; 644 Memorial Avenue (Curling Rink) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $3,478 2017 $3,609 2018 $3,735 Portion of Lot 9, Plan 2047, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District Except Plan 27288, 42165, VIP55424, VIP60676; 665 Jones Street (Lawn Bowling Club) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $14,930 2017 $15,453 2018 $15,993 Portion of Lot A, District Lot 124, Nanoose District, Plan 42657 Except That Part in Plan 44330, Lease A3 – 1000 Ravensbourne Lane (Beaufort Squadron @ Airport) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $5,392 2017 $5,581 2018 $5,776 Lot A, Plan 16180, District Lot 57, Newcastle Land District, Except PART IN PLAN 3022 RW; 587 Beach Road (Museum) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $5,892 2017 $6,099 2018 $6,312 Lot A, Plan 9145, District Lot 63 and remainder of Plan 1026, DL 57-62, Newcastle Land District; 469 Memorial Avenue (Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $65,028 2017 $67,304 2018 $69,660 Lot 1, Plan 13424, District Lot 57, Newcastle Land District; 210 Crescent Road West - (Valhalla - Hospice) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $14,615 2017 $15,126 2018 $15,656 Lot 2, Plan 43567, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 122 Fern Road West (TOSH Arts Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $19,715 2017 $20,405 2018 $21,119 Strata Lot 1, Plan VIS5454, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 703 Memorial Avenue (Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activity Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $7,245 2017 $7,498 2018 $7,761 Lot 21, Block 8, Plan 1894, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 124 Second Avenue West (Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Office) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $6,689 2017 $6,923 2018 $7,165 Block 5, Plan 1894, DL 78, Newcastle Land District; 180 Veterans’ Way (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $11,650 2017 $12,058 2018 $12,480 Lot A, Plan 19140, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 591 Arbutus Street (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $2,434 2017 $2,520

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Lot 12, Block 5, Plan 1835, District Lot 53, Newcastle Land District; 423 First Avenue West (Jehovah’s Witnesses) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $9,117 2017 $9,436 2018 $9,766 Lot A, Plan 50661, District Lot 58/59, Newcastle Land District; 138 Hoylake Road West (St. Mark’s Anglican Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $5,540 2017 $5,734 2018 $5,934 Lot A, VIP58293, District Lot 60, Newcastle Land District; 150 Village Way (St. Stephen’s United Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $3,617 2017 $3,743 2018 $3,874 Lot 1, Plan 13066, District Lot 122, Nanoose Land District; 825 Village Way (Christian Fellowship Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $17,232 2017 $17,835 2018 $18,460 Plan VIP59287, District Lot 57 & 58, Newcastle Land District, those parts shown as “Road to be Closed”; 600 Beach Road (Qualicum Community Baptist Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2016 $6,371 2017 $6,594 2018 $6,825

Changes to the Fall Roadside Chipping Schedule This Fall the chipping schedule will be determined by your location, rather than your garbage collection day. The route has been split into 2 zones, all properties east of Memorial Avenue, and those west of Memorial Avenue (see insert). All properties west of Memorial Avenue should have woody material on the roadside by Monday October 12 th. All properties east of Memorial should have woody material on the roadside by Monday, November 2 nd. If you are unsure of your location in relation to Memorial Avenue, please contact the Town Office 250.752.6921 ❏ Only one pile of trees, branches, and other woody shrub materials will be picked up per property. (Grass clippings, leaves and soft plant materials such as perennial or annual flowers will not be picked up.) ❏ Piles to be chipped shall be a maximum of 8 ft. x 8 ft. x 5 ft. high. Material in excess of this will not be picked up. ❏ Piles with gravel, dirt or roots covered with dirt, will not be picked up. ❏ Four (4) inches is the maximum diameter size of wood waste that can be chipped. Material over 4 inches in diameter will not be picked up. ❏ Stack branches at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction. ❏ As the chipper only travels each street once, be sure your branches are on the curbside by 8:00 am the Monday morning of your designate week. Subject to volume of material and any mechanical problems the Town may encounter, some pick-ups may be delayed. NOTE: Larger volumes and/or sizes of wood waste material may be taken to the Regional District of Nanaimo Transfer Station located at 860 Church Road, Parksville. Telephone 250.248.5254 for rates, etc.

Budget Schedule The Town of Qualicum Beach Financial Plan Bylaw will have three readings and a Public Information Meeting prior to adoption. The schedule is a follows: Monday, Oct. 5

7pm 1 st Reading

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Monday, Oct. 26

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Council Chamber

Monday, Nov. 16

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Fire Prevention Week October 4 –10 “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” It is recommended that smoke alarms be installed in each bedroom of your house. For more information call 250.752.6232

The Great British Columbia Shake Out On October 15th, “ShakeOut BC Day,” millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:15 am during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes – wherever you live, work or travel.

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Top Recognition The Town of Qualicum Beach would like to congratulate Rory Johnstone, Greens Superintendent of the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course, who was awarded the 2014 BCGSA Superintendent of the Year by the BC Golf Superintendents’ Association. Rory has dedicated his career to the Qualicum Beach golf course industry and the community for over thirty years.

Cultural Forum October 15th A Cultural Forum is being hosted in partnership with the Oceanside Community Arts Council on Thursday, October 15th, 9am to 4pm, McMillan Art Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Sessions include: Workshop on Arts and Health by guest presenter, Kathy Ramsey, President of Arts BC. This session will provide several inspirational examples of arts projects to strengthen social well-being in communities and the health benefits of the arts. Overview of the New Societies Act which has implications for many local community groups. Presented by Martha Rans of Artist Legal Outreach in Vancouver. Culture organizations, community groups and interested residents are invited to attend a Cultural Roundtable which will meet over the noon hour to share current and upcoming activities of your organization. Please confirm your attendance by October 9th by emailing the Arts Council at Board@oceansideartscouncil.com. Lunch will be provided.

Halloween Festivities Come and enjoy the Halloween celebrations, hot dogs and refreshments, Saturday, October 31st from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. Walk the trail from the Civic Centre to the Community Park to see spooky sites and carved pumpkins. Qualicum Beach Fire & Rescue Department volunteers start the fireworks at approximately 7:45 pm.

CIVIC CENTRE EVENTS Saturday, September 26 Oceanside Volunteer Association Wellness fair Sunday, September 27 Jesse Cook Concert Monday, September 28 Victoria Symphony Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25 Vancouver Island Opera

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Qualicum office closed ‘More cost effective’ to just have Parksville office AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The Family Resource Association is closing its Qualicum Beach office, but there will not be any change in their services. “We will still serve the whole District 69 catchment area,” said executive director Deborah Joyce. She added that 65-70 per cent of their services are outreach, done at clients homes or other locations. “Most child development services go to the home anyway, for example.” They also currently serve the entire region without offices in all the smaller communities, Joyce said, so they are used to it. She said the decision was made “because it is more cost effective to be in one location,” and they feel it will benefit them in integrating their services. “With everyone in one location there is a lot more collaboration and it’s less confusing for clients,” she said, explaining that people frequently go to the wrong location for their first appointment. The FRA offers professional services like

counselling and support programs for children, youth and families in need. Joyce didn’t know off-hand how long the non-profit organization had been in the Qualicum Beach house, but guessed at least 15 years and lavished praise on the town, which owns the building on Sunningdale Road. “We’ve always had great support from the town and the mayor, including lower rent — they’ve really taken care of us,” she said, admitting it will be hard to find another, smaller location. She said they are looking for a small, single office space, or small storefront for a bit of a base in Qualicum Beach, but that it could be a tricky process since they have a lot of issues to balance like client privacy, location and cost, but anyone with a space could contact them, she suggested. “We have a real affinity for Qualicum Beach. We want to be there.” In the meantime, clients who have trouble getting to Parksville for appointments should let them know, Joyce said, indicating they will try to make arrangements. The FRA will be hosting an open house in Parksville in mid-November and will be doing their popular Christmas hamper program again. For more information call 250-752-6766 or visit www.d69fra.org.

‘Not an easy position to fill’

We Are All Green at Heart CHOOSE GREEN

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Koop said SD69 has committed to maintaining music programs as part of the arts curriculum in all of its schools. This may not always include a band program at the lower grade levels, but Oceanside Elementary did have a band program last year through shared instruction from band teachers at Kwalicum Secondary School.

“This is completely teacher-driven, in terms of having a qualified teacher to deliver those services,” said Koop. “It’s just not an easy position to fill. We have music specialists in all our schools, and we’ve sought to have a band option in all of those schools that have expressed an interest.”

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All times are PACIFIC STANDARD TIME as per www.waterlevels.gc.ca

THURS., SEPT 24 PST (M) (FT) 01:44 3.7 12.1 08:51 1.4 4.6 16:01 4.3 14.1 21:54 2.8 9.2 FRI., SEPT 25 PST (M) (FT) 03:00 3.9 12.8 09:48 1.3 4.3 16:39 4.4 14.4 22:38 2.5 8.2 SAT., SEPT 26 PST (M) (FT) 04:07 4.1 13.5 10:40 1.3 4.3 17:14 4.5 14.8 23:21 2.1 6.9

SUN., SEPT 27 PST (M) (FT) 05:07 4.2 13.8 11:27 1.4 4.6 17:49 4.6 15.1 MON., SEPT 28 PST (M) (FT) 00:05 1.8 5.9 06:04 4.4 14.4 12:13 1.6 5.2 18:24 4.6 15.1 TUES., SEPT 29 PST (M) (FT) 00:49 1.4 4.6 07:00 4.4 14.4 12:59 1.9 6.2 18:59 4.7 15.4

WED., SEPT 30 PST (M) (FT) 01:35 1.2 3.9 07:58 4.5 14.8 13:47 2.2 7.2 19:37 4.6 15.1 THURS., OCT 1 PST (M) (FT) 02:21 1 3.3 08:59 4.4 14.4 14:39 2.5 8.2 20:17 4.4 14.4 This information is taken from Fisheries & Oceans Canada. Nautical charts protect lives, property and the marine environment.

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aniel Farmer would enjoy having a more traditional place to lay his head at night. For now, he’s thankful for the large, old willow tree on city-owned property at the corner of Jensen Avenue and the Alberni Highway. He’s also grateful for the tent provided to him by the Manna Homeless Society. It’s a high-profile parcel of downtown land, Daniel’s new front yard. It was the subject of talk during last year’s municipal elections and city politicians keep saying they are going to do something exciting with it. Honest. After a few taxpayer-funded studies. It seems Daniel Farmer is the first person to actually do something useful with the prized lot. While the city talks about studies, Daniel gives thanks to the “old grandfather,” the willow that protects him from the weather. We spoke with Daniel last week. We were hesitant to make any calls to officialdom about the situation, not wanting to be the cause of his eviction. He wants to work. He did have a job, but he says he was dismissed the same day he came clean about the fact he has a brain injury and other medical challenges. He was articulate and polite when we spoke with him. Daniel first tried to set up his tent in the estuary of the Englishman River. He says he was, ahem, escorted out of there by police who explained to him it was a protected area. The birds and the fish and the plants, you see, take precedence over humans in that particular area of our city. Daniel has seemingly done all the right things to find work and a place to live. He’s been in contact with the SOS and the local task force on homelessness. He’s on a waiting list for somewhere safe to live. For people on the margins of society, there’s always a waiting list. For people on the margins of society, challenges are presented hour by hour. What to eat? Where to sleep? Is someone going to steal my meagre possessions? What will I do while I wait for six weeks to get into that subsidized apartment? As far as the enforcement of its bylaws is concerned, the city says it only reacts to complaints. There have been no complaints about Daniel. Considering what happened in camps of people living on city-owned land in Victoria and Vancouver, it’s likely Parksville city hall could not force Daniel to move. There is nowhere for Daniel to go. Perhaps a man under a willow tree, on a high-profile corner in this affluent part of the world, personifies what’s wrong with how we deal with the people on the margins of society. Perhaps Daniel’s story will help us all realize homelessness is a real issue, even in an idyllic seaside resort town. — Editorial by John Harding

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“They steal from the SOS and they bring stuff over here and then rummage through it,” linDa MatteSon-reynolDS, See Story page a1

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Missing Flyin’ Phil I am in the process of moving from Parksville Qualicum Beach to Nanaimo. Don’t get me wrong, Nanaimo is a great place but I realized yesterday that there is something I really miss. I have been here almost three weeks and not once has someone pointed at me and given me two thumbs up when I drove past. Keep up the good work, (Flyin’) Phil Saint Luke. Karen Deborba Nanaimo

real CliMate Change The voices of our climate change deniers seem to be fading as it’s become more difficult to deny reality when it’s on our doorstep. Although it’s easy to remain oblivious to climate change elsewhere in the world, the drought signs flashing around town this summer have been hard to miss. Due to extremely low water levels caused by record-breaking dry weather conditions and the absence of any significant snowpack over the winter, the City of Parksville moved to Stage 4 Water Conservation, on July 8 this year. Our average rainfall from January through August has been 471 mm. In 2015, our total rainfall through August was only 320 mm as measured at the public works yard and 290 mm at the community park. How about on this planet we all inhabit together? The first seven months of 2015 were the hottest January-to-July span on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The seven-month average temperature of 14.7 Celsius (58.43 F) is 0.85 degrees warmer than the 20th-century average. The year 2014 was the warmest across the globe in 134 years of records, according to the NOAA. Given that the temperatures have already been so high already — especially the oceans, which are slow to cool — NOAA climate scientist Jessica Blunden said she is “99 per cent certain” that 2015 will be the hottest on record for the globe. The oceans would have to cool dramatically to prevent it, and they are trending warmer, not cooler, she said. For the oceans, the July global sea surface temperature was 0.75°C (1.35°F) above the 20th century average of

16.4°C (61.5°F), the highest departure not only for July, but for any month on record. The 10 highest monthly departures from average for the oceans have all occurred in the past 16 months (since April 2014, NOAA Global Analysis July, 2015). Perhaps if any remaining climate change deniers would band together as a group and put a more concerted effort into their illusions they could actually affect reality. Come on guys, we need you.

to the beach in the off-season and how one dogfight in 10 years at the farmers’ market resulted in banning dogs. So here we are, the one place we are supposed to be allowed to walk our dogs “off leash” and we have the joggers trying to take over the park. I have never heard of a dog park allowing joggers and think the Town of Qualicum Beach needs to refocus its efforts in banning joggers from the off-leash dog park.

John SeelanD Nanoose Bay

SanDi KrenbrinK Qualicum Beach

dog Park v. joggers aggressive PolitiCs I moved to Qualicum Beach three years ago — after much research I decided it was the place. Noted on various websites as being a friendly town, Qualicum Beach was nickednamed “tidy town” and boasted about having one of the best dog parks on the Island. Qualicum Beach has definitely lived up to its reputation as “tidy town” which I love. However, the off-leash dog park at Ravensong is not what it set out to be. At first my walks at the dog parks were wonderful — beautiful surroundings and my dogs could run free, chase squirrels, etc. It was a happy place. Then the joggers moved in. Every time we go there we have confrontations with joggers. I have tried and explain to them that they are in a off-leash dog park. I was appalled at the ignorance and arrogance of these joggers. On my last attempt in having an enjoyable walk with my dogs and a friend, we were verbally attacked by a couple saying we needed to leash up our dogs as they were jogging there. The man was proud in stating he had been living in Qualicum Beach for 20 years and has jogged there during this entire time. Do years of residence give you the right to jog wherever you want? He went on to tell us that we should go somewhere else to walk our dogs. What, not at the dog park? I told him I didn’t think so. Over the last couple of months, altercations between dog walkers and joggers have escalated and it is only a matter of time before something happens. In reading The NEWS, I note how some people complain about dogs on the beaches and now we can’t take our dogs (off-leash)

The situation that arose with the NDP canvassers all along my street and our apartment building was very upsetting to myself and to many tenants in our building. My neighbour in her 90s, as well as a recent heart surgery patient, was really shaken up with what was an aggressive, persistent and a demanding “allegiances and information” approach by the canvassers, and there were many complaints from the tenants. They had always thought, as I did, that we were living in a safe, secure building, which it has been until this incident. I really think that people should be informed of their right to say “no, you may not enter our building” to these political canvassers when they persist in intruding into a secure, multiple residential building using the Elections Act 81 (1). In our case, when a protest regarding the non-scheduled intrusion was made, they repeatedly waved a small piece of paper which had on it the part of the elections act that permits entry. However, in the Election Act 81 (2) it states that the right of access may be denied by a person in control of the building. This means owners, managers and/or security personnel. This does protect the more vulnerable people of our population. People can be vulnerable for many different reasons whether due to age, health issues or self protection problems and need to feel safe in their homes. Most residents found the above situation to be so very wrong. Mary DaKota Parksville

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Send them to Yes, and people are afraid to deal with it. People need to understand it’s not their fault. APril DeleAu Parksville

Definitely, i had a guys squatting on my property. rOB NAHKe Parksville

Yes, and it perturbs me very much, we should be doing more. eSMe DeSJArDiN Parksville

Absolutely. You see them with their packs around town. GArY AuSTiN Parksville

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THU. SEPT 24

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Tues & Thur to Dec 17. 9:15am/experienced, 10:45am/beginner. All welcome. charlottecrowley@ shaw.ca, 250.951.2538

BOBBIE’S COMEDY

6pm/doors, 7-9-pm, Quality Inn Bayside, 240 Dogwood St. 19+/$20, bobbiescomedynight@gmail.com, www. bobbiescomedynight.com to purchase tickets

BLUE MOON MARQUEE 6:30-9pm, Lazy Mike’s House of Music. $15/door, treats $3. lazy-mike@hotmail.com, 250-594-9951. www.bluemoonmarquee.com, www. lazymikerockinrecliners.com/ houseofmusic.htm

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

7:30pm, Rotary House, QBeach. every Thurs. dance or listen; all ages; $3/includes snacks. Bruce Foden, 250-594-3750.

2015 COATS FOR KIDS to Oct 14. cara.macdonaldgray@telus.net, 250-927-3781. QBeach, Susan Stark 250-616-9974, parksvilleamrotary

7-8:30pm, Hot N Cool Yoga Club, Parksville, Studio, $20. Bring a drum. 250-586-4202

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Knox United Church, Parksville. First concert/Sept 26, Borealis String Quartet. 4/$95, 1/$23.75, Purchase early. http://www.oceansideclassicalconcerts.ca.

FRI. SEPT 25 BBQ & DJ TEEN SWIM 13-18YRS

Ravensong Aquatic Ctre. featuring DJ All Good. 5:30pm BBQ/games, swim 7-9pm. FREE. RDN, Rec & Parks 250-752-5014, www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

PARKSVILLE MUSEUM FARMERS MARKET

5-8-pm, to Oct 9th. 1245 E. Is Hwy. Locally grown/made foods. FREE museum. Nikki Gervais, 250-248-6966, Manager@parksvillemuseum.ca, http://www.parksvillemuseum.ca/Markets/

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Sundays,12:15-1:45 pm, Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W Is Highway, Parksville. Courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-on-Foods. Free skate rentals. : Children accompanied by adult, 19 years+. RDN, Recreation & Parks 250-248-3252 or www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.

FRI. SEPT 25 JAZZ AT THE MAC

8pm/event, doors/7:30pm, 133 McMillan St. Parksville. “The Hungry Cat Tour”, David Sinclair & Keith Bennett. $15 & $12/OCAC members. www.mcmillanartscentre.com

MINDS IN MOTION

1:30-3:30pm, Fridays to Dec 11. PCC, 132 E. Jensen Ave. Fitness & social program for early stage memory loss. Register, 1-800-462-2833 or sstlouis@alzheimerbc.org. Drop-ins accepted if space. www.alzheimerbc.org

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1 hr workout/ local tours. $30 (cost includes bike rental). 744A Memorial Ave, QBeach. www.pedegoqb.ca, 250-738-9333.

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SUN. SEPT 27 ELEPHANTS & THEIR ANCESTORS

1pm, QBeach Comm. Hall/ Memorial Ave. Slide show by Graham Beard presented by Vancouver Island Paleontology Museum Soc. All Welcome. Info: 250-7529810.

MON. SEPT 28 ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS

7pm, Knox United Church, Pym St. 7:30pm, Mike Yip on Butterflies. All welcome. Info: 250-752-7588.

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Thank you to two most professional paramedics, one by the name of Jamie and her partner who attended my emergency matter on Aug. 23 after I slipped on the floor and fractured my femur. They were both so compassionate and efficient. They got me to the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in record time and stayed with me until they were certain I was in good hands. I will be forever grateful and thankful to you both. Can you still smell the garlic? Reine RutteR Parksville

milner needs help Please, conservationist-inclined people, it is time to accept that if a natural area is to be preserved when surrounded by urban development, it must be secured, cared for, enhanced and not “just left alone.” The very worst future for wild areas near settled humans is for the humans to pretend their “nearness” does not impact (always negatively?) such areas. So locally, there is a remnant patch of forest called, in B.C.’s biogeoclimactic inventory, the “Coastal Douglas fir moist maritime regime.” This unique coastal forest ecology used to extend from Comox to Victoria. Today? Not so much. Really, very little of this ecology remains on the Island. There are also some fairly remote patches on the west coast of the mainland. But this is about our patch: the woodland of Milner Gardens. Many local folks have Milner memberships, many local folks are volunteers at Milner, many local folks attend Milner’s wonderful seasonal programs and special events; more than a few have been married at Milner. All pass through the Milner Woodland to reach the gardens and the well-maintained residence. There are two well-graded paths through the woodland to the gardens. Most folks who work and volunteer at Milner drive into a parking lot; most visitors ride in on the golf cart train. A few take

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the paths. I am hopeful folks will correct me where I am plain wrong or even just a bit off the mark. Have a walk through the woodland and look at it carefully. Many local folks have years of forest experience; what deeper understanding might they offer? As you walk, do you notice: shrubs crowded in openings and few young conifers; little recruitment in crowded even-aged forest; alien plants; much standing and downed fuel; invasive pines along forest’s edge at Hwy 19A equals interrupted hydrology. Observe the healthy cedars across 19A from the woodland in a ‘privacy belt’. Though they border a subdivision, they still receive enough moisture. Less obvious are invasive slugs and a dearth of native mollusks. Since fire is, one hopes, not available to do its work, only human labour can supply fire’s benefits. To do nothing is to condemn the woodland to the status of an abandoned, fire-prone, woodlot. It deserves better; we deserve better. VIU has a wonderful opportunity to create courses that will lead to jobs in conservation biology.

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Thrifty Foods hosted barbecues on Saturdays in August to raise money for the Salvation Army Food Bank raising $2,723.57. Thrifty Foods received help from their suppliers for the events, including Grimm’s Fine Foods, Hertel Meats, Albion Fisheries and Silver Meadows Farm. On hand for the cheque presentation above were, from left, store manager Bill Rutledge, Salvation Army Major Norman Hamelin, vitamins manager Sherai Guthrie and seafood manager Spencer Johns.

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Rotary Club of Parksville AM President Garry Cox, left, reads out Rob McGorman as the winning entry drawn by Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre in their 50/50 draw for a $5,550 cash prize recently. The club thanked the support of Save-On-Foods.

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(From left back row) Knights of Columbus grand knight Wayne Sapieha, deputy grand knight Rum Hykaway, and district deputy knight Peter Horsfield present (from right front row) Parksville and District Association’s Barb Reid, Salvation Army major Norman Hamelin and SOS executive director Renate Sutherland with donations to their respective organizations. Parksville and District Association was donated $500, the Salvation Army received $2,000 and the SOS received $3,000 from the Knights of Columbus.

Shaunna Christison and Caitlin Lawson of HeBrews Cafe in Qualicum Beach show off two desserts — a homemade classic apple pie and a decadent chocolate cake — that were both raffled off last month during an event where $500 was raised, with proceeds going to Haven House.

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nybody worth their salt knows that the 1960s and 70s were the apex of modern music. Unlike the junk people listen to these days, the old music was poetic, insightful and beautiful. If that sounds like the beginnings of a rant, you’re right. At least Joanne thought so the other day when I emphatically insisted it was true. “What are you on about?” she asked. “Today’s music stinks! The seventies music was much better” I replied insistently, gripping my phone. “Was that the 1870s?” she asked dryly? “Or was it way back when you were little and dinosaurs By Ray Smit roamed the earth?” “Very funny! But I’m not that old — just well seasoned. Besides you’ve got to admit classic rock was way better than the junk on the radio nowadays.” “I’m not sure. There were some pretty lame hit songs in the 60s and 70s.” “Ha! Name one!” “How about I Think I Love You by the Partridge Family. Ever really listen to the words? ‘I’m sleeping and right in the middle of a good dream, like all at once I wake up from something that keeps knocking at my brain, before I go insane, I hold my pillow to my head and spring up in my bed, screaming out the words I dread, I think I love you.’” “Ouch.” “Yes, I can feel the bile rising.” “Well, okay, Joanne, maybe one bad song. But I defy you to find another one.” “I love a challenge! How about Honey? It’s so syrupy it could give you diabetes! ‘She wrecked the car and she was sad and so afraid that I’d be mad but what the heck. Though I pretended hard to be, guess you could say she saw through

me and hugged my neck.’ Hugged my neck? Seriously? That’s pretty schmaltzy, Ray!” “It makes me cry,” I replied absentmindedly. “It makes you what?” “Nothing! I meant, uh, pie; yes that’s it, I’d like some apple pie.” I decided to change tactics. “Well, at least the old singers could actually sing. They didn’t need vocoders and auto tune. They weren’t trying to sound like robots. They just belted out classic rock. Try to answer that!” I replied loftily. Being an intelligent woman, she did: “Didn’t you say you like the Electric Light Orchestra? So what about ‘Blue Skies’ and ‘Evil Woman’ — didn’t they use vocoders on both those songs?” “Yeah, well,” I replied cleverly, “at least in the old days men were men. There was no sighing and moaning or feeling-sorry-for-yourself lyrics like they have today.” “Oh, really, Ray?” Then what about Gilbert O’Sullivan? ‘In a little while from now, if I’m not feeling any less sour, I promise myself to treat myself and visit a nearby tower. And climbing to the top, will throw myself off... alone again, naturally.’” Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever win an argument with Joanne. But, then again, it’s probably not wise to want the impossible. One thing’s for sure, though. The next time we take her car on date night, I’m going to bring my headphones. That way if anything modern comes on the radio, I can quickly switch to all the superior songs of the sixties: ‘And honey, I miss you. And I’m being good — and I long to be with you, if only I could.’ Now that’s music! — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. He can be contacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca

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With election fever in the air it is good to remind ourselves that it was not until 1919 after the First World War that all women over 21 had the right to vote in a federal election. The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUWPQ) is an organization that supports women’s rights and especially their right to an education. That is why the Parksville/ Qualicum branch raises money for educational scholarships through an annual used book sale. The box pictured here is a kind of ballot box because when you donate your used books into this silver bookdrop box, placed courtesy of Save-On-Foods at the entrance to their Parksville store, you are giving a vote for women’s education. Donations of used books are gratefully accepted throughout the year. Proceeds from book sales last year enabled the CFUWPQ to give 15 educational scholarships to young women including local honours students Maria Miligan (BSS) and Sydney Elston (KSS) who are now in

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their first year at university. Please mark your calendars to come and support our annual book sale Oct. 23-25 at Morningstar Golf Course Pavillion. Remember that when buying from a wide selection of

books, mostly priced at $2, you are not only getting a bargain and hours of reading enjoyment, but you are also voting for women’s education. — Submitted by Linda Fullalove, CFUWPQ

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Parksville association helps with north Island land acquisition The Parksville Qualicum Fish and Game Association recently donated $1,000 to the Nature Trust Land Acquisition project for the Salmon River area south of Sayward on the north Island. “The Nature Trust is working to acquire an exceptional 165 acres of private land along the lower Salmon River and estuary,” said PQFG board member Beth Hurst by e-mail. “This strategic opportunity will enhance critical habitat for numerous species of fish and wildlife including great blue heron, marbled murrelet, northern pygmy owl, Roosevelt Elk and all species of Pacific salmon: coho, chinook, chum, pink and sockeye. “The area is also home to sea run cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char and it boasts the largest steelhead in B.C.” “The Nature Trust has firm funding commitments from the B.C. Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and several generous donors,” Hurst said. For more information contact Hurst at info@pqfg.org, or 250-8025567. — submitted by the PQFG

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SUPER ZUCCHINI: So far, this zucchini grown by Louella Harrington in Qualicum Beach — it’s 28 inches long and 21 inches in circumference — has been part of eight zucchini loaves and eight side dishes and there’s still one quarter of it remaining. Said Louella: “ I give my husband Ed credit due to his superb compost!”

Canadian Blood Services is asking new and current blood donors to help return the national inventory to an optimal level. Canada’s blood supply has declined throughout the summer and it’s time to top it up. Each week, a minimum of 16,000 units of blood need to be collected for use in a range of life-saving procedures, such as surgeries and cancer treatments. “When people make an appointment, they’re making an appointment to save a life,” said David Patterson, director of donor relations, B.C. and Yukon region. It can take many donations to help a patient. For example, it can take up to eight donors a week to help someone with leukemia. “The feeling you get from donating blood and helping to save a life is worth every minute. We invite Parksville residents to make an appointment to donate blood today.” Upcoming clinics in Parksville to receive your much-needed donation include: Sept. 29 and 30 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Parksville Community Centre on Jensen Avenue East. — CBS news release

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Annual dinner set for Oct. 16 Event includes Indian dinner EMMY MATTE Special to The NEWS

And a haven it is. It is early evening. Darkness comes early in southern India and with it peace and quiet settles over this tropical countryside and the Child Haven Home. Living at this home in Kaliampoondi are about 250 children and between 40 to 50 women. The destitute elderly, who have also been welcomed into this home, have already gone to rest for the night. The children are either playing quiet games, doing their lessons, talking quietly, or just sitting, enjoying the evening absorbed in their own thoughts. In the morning, the children and women get up at sunrise. The children do exercises on the rooftop of one of the buildings. On a weekday, they dress in their school uniforms, the older girls helping the younger ones with hair grooming and braiding. Children with physical handicaps are helped by the other youngsters — truly like a big family. All this is supervised by the women, who are happy to have found a place of refuge in the Child Haven home. After breakfast the kids are off to the elementary and high school. The older ones who opted for college and are sponsored by generous donors, head for the bus to the nearest college. The kindergarten children have their classes in the home. During the day, the women clean the quarters, clean rice and get vegetables ready for the next meal. There is always much to be done, but they also find time for relaxation and socializing while enjoying a cup

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Four young girls pick up their laundry after lunch in the Child Haven home in India. The group’s annual fundraiser is set for Oct. 16 in Parksville.

of hot chai with fresh milk from the cows. When the children arrive home from school, just like children anywhere else, they need to spend their energy and have lots of noisy fun playing games in the compound. Then it is assembly and time for singing songs before dinner, until the peace and quiet of the evening sets in again. The first Child Haven home opened in 1985 by those remarkable humanitarians, Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino from Ontario. Although they themselves didn’t want a large family — just two children as the world was already overcrowded, they found that the world was also full of needy kids. So, they adopted 19 of them — and that was just the beginning. Child Haven International was incorporated that year and now has nine homes: six in India, and one each in Nepal, Bangladesh and Tibet, supporting over 1,300 children, 150 women and 50 seniors who would otherwise be destitute. The children receive proper nourishment, an education, medical care, and a loving and nurturing home. The Homes

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follow the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, in which girls and boys are treated equally, respecting the heritage of each child, without regard to race, caste, colour, religion or culture. In keeping with the Gandhian philosophy, Child Haven is committed to improving the conditions of women, through direct employment, education, legal aid and training. The Cappuccino’s are the recipients of the Governor General award. Child Haven is a registered charity in Canada, the U.S. and India. Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino will be at the upcoming 21st annual Child Haven fundraising dinner Oct. 16 at the Parksville Community Centre from 6-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This event features an Indian dinner, a variety of entertainment, marketplace and silent auction. Tickets are $25/adults and $10/children 12 and under. They can be purchased at Fireside Books or Amrikkos in Parksville or Arbutus Fashions in Qualicum Beach. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit www.childhaven.ca.

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Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers (OCSV) are proud to be taking part in the Qualicum Beach Wellness and Volunteer Fair. OCSV will be on site to explain their many programs including Keeping In Touch (KIT). We will also be able to discuss safety topics and will have Child Identification kits on hand.

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Wellness and Volunteer Fair Qualicum Beach Civic Centre • 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach

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Kate Zealand, Canadian Blood Services Volunteering with Canadian Blood Services. Get an inside look into the organization and its many volunteer opportunities.

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Niki Stanford, Edwards Jones – Socially Responsible Investing. This program works to evaluate and reduce the Environmental, Social and Governance risks within an investment portfolio.

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Diane Hancox, Oceanside Hospice – Emotional Wellness: The Body-Feeling Connection. How not to feel those uncomfortable feelings (grief, anger, resentment) which contribute to disease.

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Krista Robins, The Gardens at Qualicum Beach The Gardens at Qualicum Beach. So Nice To Come Home To.

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COOMBS HILLIERS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 3241 Alberni Highway V9K 1Y6, Qualicum Beach Coombs Hilliers Fire Department is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Volunteer Firefighters Our current members are trained to respond to a variety of calls around the clock including structural and wildland fires, motor vehicle extrication, medical first responder and alarm activation calls

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Photo SuBmitted By Sylvia CamPBell

This young cub’s mother was killed by a vehicle therefore the cub now resides at NIWRA for rehabilitation and release.

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Another bear cub joins NIWRC New cub arrives in Errington after mother was hit by a vehicle in Sooke

Seven plus one makes eight. leased earlier than the younger cubs. That’s right, we just had a new young cub arrive at the To continue our 30th anniversary celebration, on Sept. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. A male weighing 19 Julie Mackey, our assistant wildlife manager, gave a bear about 63 pounds was found up a tree on Sept. 14 after its facts presentation all about Vancouver Island black bear mother was killed on the road by a vehicle in Sooke. rehabilitation. Patiently waiting in a tree overnight, the Mackey told the audience how NIWRA looks cub was finally tranquilized with a dart by a after our residing bears. It was an interesting Victoria Conservation Officer and transported topic. Also of Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. volunteers were available to speak with visitors to NIWRA the next day after being examined By Sylvia Campbell and touch tables will be up and running. by the provincial wildlife veterinarian, Helen Also, our wildlife ambassadors and their Schwantje. The cub was weighed, ear tagged handlers were at the park to view. Entrance to and determined to be in excellent health being a good candidate for rehabilitation. the centre was by donation. He was quickly introduced to the other All eight cubs can be viewed on closed cirthree cubs presently at NIWRA and is settling cuit television. It’s a lot of fun to watch them into his new home nicely relaxing in a browsinteract with each other, play, dig for food, but ing area. mostly lay around; just what bears do best. Jordan and Athena, the more famous cubs These cubs are not in contact with humans have accepted this cub into the group. All four bears are but Knut, our non-releasable bear, often comes out for all living in what is called the juvenile bear enclosure and will to see. be moved eventually to the pre-release area probably in For more information about the North Island Wildlife the spring. Recovery Centre, please call 250-248-8534 or by e-mail The larger area is open air with natural ground cov- wildlife@niwra.org. er, large stones and logs. At present the four older bears —Wild ‘n Free is a column written by reside in this enclosure. They are larger and could be reSylvia Campbell, NIWRC co-founder.

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We are just heading into the fall/winter season which is always a difficult time for those who live on the street or survive hand to mouth. The Parksville Qualicum Beach community has been generous and we couldn’t provide this service without it. We felt our numbers had peaked last year and it could not get busier, but to our surprise many new faces started showing up this year from long term residents to people passing through. We have seen an increase in families, the elderly and women running from abusive situations. The largest increase has been families and the elderly of our community. Manna found themselves relocating women to safe houses outside our community due to the increase in numbers in other agencies. The Oceanside RCMP have been very compassionate as we have worked with them a number of times giving out tents, etc. Because of the drought, odd jobs such as cutting grass or landscaping are not available for some of our clients. There has also been an increase in drug-related problems where we work with individuals as well as families suffering from the effects of additions. Government cutbacks are becoming very evident when working with the vulnerable. I saw an individual with multiple physical and mental health issues take up to nine months to finally be placed on a disability pension. This person suffered physically and emotionally to get through this trying time. Unfortunately, our system is a failure for the less fortunate so we need to continue to help these people to the best of our ability. The lack of affordable housing is a huge problem. Manna feels the brunt of this, therefore we are need of more tents and tarps, sleeping bags, warm coats, gloves and hats and emergency food supplies for the upcoming winter season. Manna will provide short-term help for extreme cases by providing money for a motel room until we can get people placed in something adequate. Manna’s bike program has been very suc-

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY MANNA HOMELESS SOCIETY

Basis survival bags including items like the ones shown above are made available to the homeless and less fortunate every Saturday at the Manna Van in Parksville.

cessful in our community and we are in need of good bikes to keep the program going. If anyone has a bike they are not using that is in good shape we want it. A bike can be a life changer for the less fortunate. Attitude is everything and we still deal with the public who are have a hard heart and say we are nothing but a bandage for those people, but we continue to tell our critics that in some cases a bandage is needed to stop the bleeding so healing can begin. There is no one solution to the problems of the less fortunate in Parksville Qualicum Beach, but with the community’s continued help we will continue to serve the less fortunate seven days a week with 100 per cent volunteer help and with all gifts and money going directly to the less fortunate. Please remember those in need as the weather gets wetter and temperatures dip down during the long nights. For more information about the Manna Homeless Society, please call 250-248-0845. All financial donations are tax deductible and can be sent to Box 389, Errington, B.C. V0R 1V0 — Robin Campbell is the co-founder of the Manna Homeless Society.

The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation needs your help to purchase an Ultrasound Machine for the Oceanside Health Centre. An Ultrasound is a diagnostic tool used to visualize muscles, tendons and many internal organs to capture their size, structure and pathological conditions with real time imaging.

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1002 & 1010 LEE ROAD, FRENCH CREEK 25 YEARS SERVICE

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• 3.2 +/- acres of walk-on waterfront property • RDN Official Community Plan (OCP) land use designated as neighbourhood residential • Zoned RS1Q, potential subdvision of 700 square metre lots

Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to care for? We are hosting a free very informative seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 1:00pm at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field, discussing everything from possible home choices (such as Emerald Estates & The Gardens), moving (with Karen’s Transitions Made Simple, experts on seniors relocation), and available financing options (presented by a financial professional).

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372 TEMPLE STREET, PARKSVILLE

• Extensively upgraded, 2400 sq.ft. on 3/4 acre • 4 bdrm, 2 nicely updated bathrooms • Added bonus, 3 family/living rooms • Wrap around deck, 16x20 wired workshop

• 1525 sq ft 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom rancher • Double car garage & RV parking • Southern exposure & close to all amenities

$299,900

$334,000

3425 BLUEBACK DRIVE

3142 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

$948,000

Aaron Nicklen*

$698,000

3260 HUNTINGTON PLACE This 3,000 sqft. rancher with a walk-out basement, ready for an in-law suite, is situated on 0.43 of an acre on a quiet cul-de-sac. Light & bright, with several patio doors to the back deck, oak floors & cabinets, pride of ownership is evident.

$575,000

Louise Roy*

3008 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY Enjoy blazing sunsets and romantic walks on the beach from this spectacularly finished home located directly opposite the sandy world class Qualicum beach! Luxury finishings complete this 2 bed, 2 bath home with an Energuide rating of 85.

Aaron Nicklen*

3473 SIMMONS PLACE Spectacular ocean views from this lot, situated on 0.30 of an acre, directly above Schooner Cove Marina, in a prestigious neighbourhood. Easy to build, level corner lot with a grove of incredible Arbutus trees. Just steps from the marina, Fairwinds Golf Club & Recreation Centre and hiking trails.

$315,000

NICKLEN ROY MACKAY

The 3,023 sqft. home, primarily on a single level, offers 3 beds & 2 baths, an open kitchen/great room & dining area over-looking the Georgia Strait. An impressive 800 sqft. deck overlooks the private beach & protected cove below. 5 mins. to Fairwind’s Recreation Centre & the marina.

Unique in design & flawlessly executed, this 12 yr. old ocean view beach house is breathtaking. The rich blend of warm materials, a comfortable floor plan & numerous enticing entertaining venues make this the quintessential vacation home. Potential for a carriage suite. Commercially zoned, perfect for a business investment.

$449,000

Aaron Nicklen*

#124 A&B - 1175 RESORT DRIVE

$98,000

Ian Mackay

Aaron Nicklen*

Sunrise Ridge 7/8 ownership: 2 bedroom/lockoff, with balcony, air conditioning, and BBQ area. Attention to detail throughout, fully furnished. Lovely large eating island with granite countertops, high end finishing. You can use the unit yourself or rent it out via the resort’s rental pool.

Aaron Nicklen*

Louise Roy*

A tradition of trust.

Qualicum Beach

250.752.3375

www.NRMrealestate.com Aaron Nicklen*

*Personal Real Estate Corporation

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OPEN HOUSE

Sunday September 27, 1 - 3pm 1581 Pady Place, Qualicum River Estates

Saturday September 26, 1 - 3pm 879 Temple Street, Parksville New Listing

New Listing

Beautiful 2007 built starter or vacation home Cozy 2 bed/1bath rancher on large 1/4 acre fenced lot Gateway to the amazing hiking trails of Little Qualicum River

Well-designed 3 bed/2bath, 1604 sq/ft rancher Pride of ownership inside and out Short walk to the beach on ocean side of highway Large double garage and ample RV parking

205,000

359,000

For more information and photos, visit

www.johnmilroy.com

John Milroy

250.248.1071

Each Office Indpendently Owned and Operated

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jmilroy@shaw.ca

Each Office Indpendently Owned and Operated

5+ ACRE OCEANVIEW From $149,000! WESLEY RIDGE PLACE

CUTE AS A BUTTON !

• 6 new 5+ acre oceanview lots • Zoning permits 2 dwellings • Further Subdivision permitted on select lots • Each lot has it’s own well • Each lot has septic approval • Driveway culverts in place with some driveways roughed-in

Les Pockett

jmilroy@shaw.ca

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:

www.lespockett.com

lespockett@telus.net

1-800-224-5906

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(250) 927-7653

$179,900

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

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

With just 5% down ($8995) payments would be approximately $775 a month. Less than rent!

www.lespockett.com OCEAN VIEW CONDO

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BUILDER OR INVESTOR

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

NEW LISTING

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

• Ocean-view front deck & private southfacing patio • Rentals allowed, no age restrictions • 1056 sqft, 2 bed/1 bath condo • Beautifully renovated with high-end finishes MLS# 395675

$74,900

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

$194,900

• 5.19 acres with ocean views • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit • Cleared building site MLS# 393912

MLS# 387291

$169,900

• 896 sq.ft., 3 beds/1bath • .23 acre backing onto green space • Single car garage with additional ATV parking • No pad fee/own your own land MLS# 398551

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Dream home check list

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

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

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Luxurious & elegant 4330 sqft 3 bed/2 bath executive on .48 acre Gourmet Kitchen, 4 Fps, 2 Master Ensuites, finished WO lower lvl 2 balconies east & west facing, stunning views of the 4th hole/pond Park-like landscaped fenced yard w/sitting areas & pond w/fountain

GOLF COURSE & POND VIEWS $1,220,000

QUALICUM WOODS RANCHER

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• 2 bedroom, 1145 sq ft rancher • Single garage • 12x24’ storage unit • .33 acre, beautiful gardens MLS #395081

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Move-in ready! Light bright 1178 sqft 3 bedrm/2 bath on .22 acre Great starter or retirement home, hardwood/slate floors, skylights Brick FP, Kitchen w/concrete CTs & breakfast bar, updated baths Huge fenced yard w/treed backdrop/garden areas, great location

EXTENSIVELY UPDATED & RENOVATED $354,900

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• 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 • 0.54 acres, southern exposure • 2 storage sheds

MLS # 376706

MLS # 382130

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

WHISKEY CREEK POTENTIAL

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OPEN HOUSE 960 ST ANDREWS LN, FRENCH CREEK

SAT SEPT 26 BETWEEN 1-3PM • HOSTED BY MARY-ANN KENNEDY

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Attn builders, developers, renovators! 2716 sqft 4 bedrm on .22 acre Ready for updating, open plan Living/Family/Rec Room w/wood FP Lrg balcony w/SW exposure, long garage w/OH ceilings/shop space .47 acre lot next door is also available, backs onto a creek - $87,500

$299,000 ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!

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Bright 2290 sqft 3 bed w/unique H-shaped floor plan on .46 acre Lrg west-facing central courtyard, front patio w/east exposure Multiple skylights, propane FP, Maple Kitchen w/ eating nook Upper Bonus Rm w/2 pc Bath, huge yard, RV prkg w/sani dump

WALK TO THE GOLF COURSE

$289,000

FAIRWINDS EXECUTIVE

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• Neat & clean 1685 sqft 2 bedroom Cypress model patio home • Wrap-around patio, no age or rental restrictions, small pet OK

ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE $2,258,000

1810 Canuck $296,900

Luxurious 5580 sqft 4 bed custom executive home on .43 acre Inspiring views of Georgia Strait, islands, & snow capped mtns 3 nat gas FPs, spacious oceanview balcony, formal Dining Rm Well appointed Chef’s Kitchen, Guest Suite, nicely landscaped

• Investment potential with exposure • 5,145 Sq. ft. shop space • 2 bedroom Mobil home • 1 Acre fenced yard

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

FAIRWINDS WALK-ON WATERFRONT

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• Across from Little Qualicum Falls Park • Gated Community • 12’x24’ covered storage included • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • 0.34 acres

1785 Warn Way $399,900

$125,800

976 Price Road $894,900

Recreational Riverfront Lot From $19,900 to $62,900

Affordable & adorable 914 sqft 2 bedrm/1 bath upper-level condo Perfect for 1st timer buyers/ rental-revenue, sizable Living Room West-facing covered entry balcony, rentals & small pet allowed Storage locker, strata includes cablevision, near school/ bus route

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

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION

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

1680 Country Road $258,800

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

1759 Martini $276,000 ED

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

1785 Cameron Crescent $259,000

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

FAIRWINDS ON THE COURSE

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Spacious 3550 sqft 4 bedroom w/fully finished walk-out lower level 2 gas FPs, hardwood flooring, picture windows, large private deck Island Kitchen w/eating bar, granite CTs, nook, stainless steel appls Rec Rm w/woodstove (propane), covered patio, on fenced .42 acre

$369,000 UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE

$644,000

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QUALICUM WOODS RANCHER E

$414,000

find your next home here

• 1406 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath rancher on crawl $349,000 • Mountain view with fully fenced .22 acre lot

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For the Weekend of September 26 & 27

realestate find your next home here

Address

Price

Day

Time

Realtor/Office

586 TAMARACK DR, QUALICUM BEACH SATURDAY, SEPT 26 - 11am-3pm MEGHAN WALKER

960 St Andrews Lane, French Creek

$299,000

Saturday

1-3pm

Susan Forrest Royal LePage

1320 Saltspring Place

$549,900

Sat/Sun

1-3 pm

Susan Forrest Royal LePage

1321 Lundine Lane

$515,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Susan Forrest Royal LePage

680 Ermineskin Ave

$344,000

Saturday

1-3:30 pm

Louise Roy Royal LePage

696 Abernathy Place

$549,900

Saturday 1:30-3:30 pm

813 Norwood Place

$514,000

Sunday

12-2 pm

Karen Scott/Allison Arbanas Royal LePage

#19-493 Pioneer Crescent

$249,000

Sunday

1-3 pm

Louise Roy Royal LePage

$349,000

Saturday

11-3 pm

Meghan Walker Royal LePage

877 Crocus Corner

$414,000

Saturday

12-2 pm

Karen Scott/Allison Arbanas Royal LePage

1441 Memory Lane, Dashwood

$318,800

Saturday

1-3 pm

Ken Caley Royal LePage

#17-800 Primrose Lane

$319,000

Saturday

2-4 pm

Joanne Ferreiro Royal LePage

NANOOSE BAY 1905 Sea Lion Crescent

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

Saturday

1-4 pm

Natalie Nobert Royal LePage

Highly Recommended.

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Serving the Oceanside Area.”

250.951.6678 250.924.4601 855.278.5924

OPEN HOUSE - SAT. SEPT. 26, 1-3pm

• 1320 sqft. completely remodeled • 4 bdrms, 2 bathrms • 18,645 sqft. lot backing onto crown land • Minutes to Qualicum Beach

Ken Caley

250-228-6700

$318,800 Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR? call kevin clayton

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•Walk-on waterfront! 1705 sqft bedroom/3bath Nantucket model •Ocean/pond views, patio w/western exposure looking onto pond

1321 LUNDINE LANE, FRENCH CREEK

OPEN HOUSE 1320 SALTSPRING PLACE, CRAIG BAY

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 1-3PM

SAT & SUN SEPT 26 & 27, 1-3PM

$515,000

Hosted by Andrew Simons

Hosted by Sabine Pitt & Andrew Simons

SUSAN FORREST Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Royal LePage Parksville /Qualicum Beach Realty

Phone 250-947-9900

susan@susanforrest.com

OPEN HOUSE

Come Meet

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Sept 26 • 1pm - 4pm 1905 Sea Lion Crescent, Nanoose Bay

• 3 bed, 2 bath, quiet neighbourhood • Walkable to beach & stores • Low maintenance, private yard

$407,000

Larry & Ruth Staley

3 bedroom, 2 bath family home on a large private lot backing onto park trail.

250-240-2035 Qualicum Beach/Parksville

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

668 Memorial Ave, Box 548, Qualicum Beach, BC

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

OPEN HOUSE SUN SEPT 27 • 12-2pm 813 Norwood Place, Chartwell

Hosted by: Allison Arbanas

344,000

Kevin Carl

Gorgeous Chartwell rancher. Landscaped yard, private fenced back, paved and gated large RV parking plus double driveway/garage. Interior shows like brand new and features tile/hardwood/carpet flooring, deluxe trim package, natural gas fireplace, deluxe master bath ensuite with large soaker tub.

Phone 250-947-9900

susan@susanforrest.com

Looking for a new Realtor?

250-248-8371

staleyteam.ca

Royal LePage Parksville /Qualicum Beach Realty

Located across from parkland in the heart of Parksville, this 3 bed, 2 bath rancher boasts Brazillian Cherry hardwood floors, crown mouldings, stainless steel appliances & spacious craft room. Open concept, kitchen leads to inviting backyard. 35 year roof.

800 PRIMROSE UNIT 17 Exceptionally Bright, 1200 square feet, 2 bedroom/bath patio home in downtown Qualicum. Walk to everything! $319,000

Joanne Ferreiro

SUSAN FORREST Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

SAT. SEPT. 26TH, 1-3:30PM 680 Ermineskin Avenue

Saturday Sept. 26, from 2-4pm

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$549,900

OPEN HOUSE

A warm welcome to our

$514,000

1441 Memory Lane. Dashwood

Independently owned & operated

•Charming 2326 sqft 3 bedrm custom home backing onto the golf course •Exquisite design features, park-like grounds, workshop, private .66 acre

Anchor Realty, Qualicum Beach

drumming@460realty.com www.dalerumming.ca parksvillemobilehomes.com

CRAIG BAY WITH VIEWS

OPEN HOUSE

Cell: 250-951-4882 www.tomwhitfield.ca

DALE RUMMING

Hosted by: Allison Arbanas

Saturday Sept. 26th, 1:30 to 3:30pm 696 Abernathy Place, Parksville

Call Tom.

FRENCH CREEK ELEGANCE

Hosted by: $407,000

Updated family home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area. Super 3 bedroom rancher on crawl with bonus room plus large office/rec area. aren New flooring and bathroom updates, shows like new. Two natural gas fireplaces, bright open cott REALTOR® kitchen, RV parking, fully fenced backyard. This 250-954-9596 property backs onto Morningstar creek. Super kmscott@shaw.ca location, super price, super deal. Move in ready.

Parksville/Qualicum Beach Realty

The Staleys McDonald Realty

QUALICUM BEACH

250-951-9115

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

PARKSVILLE

586 Tamarack Drive

OPEN HOUSE SAT SEPT 26 • 12-2pm 877 Crocus Corner, Morningstar area

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OPEN HOUSE

SUN. SEPT. 27TH, 1-3PM #19-493 Pioneer Crescent

• 885 sqft., 2 beds, 1 bath • Gated community, rancher • Walking distance to all amenities • Bare land strata: $325/year

Karen Scott REALTOR

250-954-9596 kmscott@shaw.ca

NOBERT Call NATALIE 250-954-7088

249,000

In attendance

Louise Roy*

*PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

Independently owned & operated

250-752-3375

Mortgages For ANY Purpose Call us (250) 248-4022

314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 250-248-8371

Dominion Lending Oceanside IN PARKSVILLE 205 E. Jensen between Weld and Corfield

Better Renewal Rates than Your Bank

NICKLEN ROY MACKAY

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Thursday, September 24, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Do you have local aRTS newS? contact: J.R. Rardon email: reporter@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-905-0028

Show and Sale thiS weekend in PaRkSVille

Artist couple co-creates on canvas Norm and Debra Luce finally ready to show two decades of shared paintings J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com

The fact that Norm and Debra Luce are husband-and-wife artists is not particularly unusual. That they work together on the same canvas is rather more unusual. The real rarity, though, is how reluctant they’ve been to sell the product of that labour — even when asked. “We’ve sold a few, but we’ve not sold a lot more,” said Norm. “People have asked, and we’re, ‘Ahh, we don’t want to part with them.’” That’s all going to change this weekend, when the Luces host their first exhibit — and sale — after 20 years of creating together. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in their home at 421 Day Place, just off Corfield Street in Parksville. The couple is moving from the house to a home-sitting arrangement for the next six months or so, and are finally ready to start over when they eventually build their next house. “We want to paint again,” said Debra. “That’s the big impetus (for the sale). While we have 50 framed paintings, we’re not painting. Because, where are we going to put it when we’re finished?” “It’s time for this stuff to go,” Norm adds, looking around the sparsely furnished living room dominated by vibrant, abstract paintings. “It’s overdue, actually.” The couple’s saga began when they met in 1994 in Abbotsford. Debra Le Page was a graphic designer who had been trained in art school and was

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artists deb and norm luce, who paint together on a single canvas, stand in front of one of the works that will be displayed in a show and art sale this weekend at their Parksville home.

producing commercial work, including logos for Expo 86 and for the City of Mission. When she met Norm, a home-building contractor, he was painting with acrylics as a hobby. “I hadn’t worked with acrylics,” she said. “He said, ‘Try this.’ I said no, because I didn’t want to wreck his canvas. But he said, ‘No, you’re not going to wreck it; I’ll show you.’ So he did a little painting and I did a little. “We were pleased when we were finished; really pleased with what had happened.” They were married the following year — they’ll celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in just over a week — and have continued to paint side-by-side ever since. “Some are 50/50, some are 90/10, and there’s everything in between,” Debra said. “If you

knew us well enough, you’d be able to tell which one does what.” Their style has evolved over the years, but from the early days the two settled on a colour scheme that bypasses mixing paints in favour of applying paint straight from the tube. This has resulted in a collection of pieces both brightly coloured and heavily textured. While many of the works have stark horizontal and/or vertical lines, they’re usually shot through with gaudy splashes of colour or pure white that appears to have been flung onto the canvas — often because that’s exactly what’s happened. Several years ago the Luces owned a very large home with a huge upstairs studio, where they were able to leave unfinished works and supplies out for easy access. With that space covered

in tarps, they entered their most prolific period. “My mother was very ill at the time and we had a new business in Courtenay we were trying to get established,” said Debra. “There was so much care and concern in our lives that at night we’d come up to this studio and let go.” “That was our release,” Norm added. “And that’s when we started to get madly abstract,” Debra resumes. “Just to blow away the concerns of life. It was very freeing.” The two remain remarkably close despite both working and playing together. Debra works with Norm’s home-building business while continuing to dabble in commercial graphic arts. Debra believes their closeness may result from a common heritage. After they met,

they learned Norm’s family hails from the small channel island of Jersey, off the coast of France, while Debra’s grandfather is from the neighbouring island of Guernsey. “Maybe that’s why we get along so well,” she said. “Because our people came from the same little speck.” They admit occasional conflicts will crop up when they paint, but they have always been minor and quickly overcome. Norm said the two will have the odd discussion about a particular painting, but more often they will simply sit down and get to it in companionable silence. “Those are the better paintings, I think,” said Debra. “Those are the paintings where it’s a true collaboration.” And for the first time, the result of that collaboration can be seen in a single place. Not only have the Luces never held a show or done a gallery exhibit, but they’ve never even seen their own works assembled together until setting up for this weekend. “We haven’t brought the collection all out and hung it up like this, ever,” said Norm. “We usually put a couple of pieces up in a house, and the rest is stashed somewhere. So it’s nice to see everything up.” After years of essentially hoarding the art — “We felt like they were all our children or something, like they couldn’t go out the door,” Debra said — the couple is serious about letting it go now. Prices for this weekend’s show range from $100 to less than $900 for even the larger pieces. “We want people to take them and enjoy them,” said Debra. “We don’t want to hold onto them because the price is too high. Please take it home.” “Before we change our mind,” Norm added with a laugh.

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Old hymns get renewal Gospel sing-along to benefit local students in need of extra support A generation of people who were raised in a church heard the old hymns that imprinted into their very being. Those hymns are rarely heard in churches today, but it seems older folks crave them. Following prompting from those and others, Sylvia Campbell, Frances Shaw and friends have put together an accumulation of old songs and will present them to the public Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Errington Hall. Not only is this a sing-along of gospel songs but the group has joined forces with the Arrowsmith Community Experience (ACE) program. All the funds from the concert will be going to this great program that helps vulnerable children in the Errington district. ACE program organizers

are thrilled that this fundraiser is taking place. Twenty-five students needing extra support, from Kindergarten to Grade 7, were selected last year by principal Bobbi Coleman to participate in this program, the first of its kind in School District 69. Stewarded through the Ministry of Development and Social Innovation, Nanaimo, a small committee made up of members from School District 69, Island Health, RCMP, Child and Youth Services, Building Learning Together and Arrowsmith Community Recreation Assn (ACRA) designed the program. It offers children a physical fitness and wellness component, food preparation and nutrition, arts and crafts, music and community building. On all levels, this program has been considered a tremendous success at Errington Elementary School, and plans are underway now to run a year-long program beginning

this month. The mission statement for the ACE Club program at EES is to provide children and youth at Errington Elementary opportunities and experiences to help them flourish at school, at home, in their local community and beyond. Funding and donations to the program will help cover the costs of food, materials, transportation, special guests and perhaps field trips for the students this school year. Tickets sales for the concert can be picked up at Cranky Dog in Parksville, the Coombs General Store and at the door. Children are welcome. Refreshments and snacks will be available as well as a silent auction. New items or services are still being sought for the auction and can be dropped off at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington or call 250-951-8759. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by Sylvia Campbell

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Concert series is back at MAC Borealis String Quartet kicks off four-concert 2015-16 season

Oceanside Classical Concerts is looking forward with great anticipation to the start of a second season of bringing a classical music concert series to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. According to a news release issued by the McMillan Arts Centre, the exciting 2015-2016 season features four concerts by prominent Canadian artists of international stature namely, the Borealis String Quartet, pianist Jane Coop, the Couloir Duo and The Elmer Iseler Singers. This concert season continues with more live performances, celebrating artistic excellence. David Douglas, artistic director, has based this series on the very successful concert model developed by distinguished Canadian musician and Im-

presario George Zukerman, who is the Artistic Advisor to Oceanside Classical Concerts. “Classical music has the extraordinary power to communicate, inspire, uplift and entertain,” said Douglas in the release. The concerts are “subscription only,” though the cards can be transferable. All four concerts are included in the $95 subscription fee ($23.75 per concert). The first concert of the season will be on Sept. 26 featuring the Borealis String Quartet. The second concert on Oct. 28 will feature pianist Jane Coop. The third concert is the Cello and Harp duo Couloir on Feb. 9, 2016, and the final concert is the Elmer Iseler Singers on April 23, 2016. This concert series will be held at Knox United Church in Parksville. Many of the artists featured last season and those performing in the upcoming season have performed on some of the world’s greatest concert

stages. “When they arrive in Oceanside, they are far removed from these great centres however, they share with me how excited they are to perform in such a beautiful part of the world,” said Douglas. Patrons are encouraged to renew or purchase their subscriptions soon as seating is limited. Subscriptions for the series can be purchased in Parksville at the McMillan Arts Centre, Knox United Church, the Beach Club Resort or online at www.oceansideclassicalconcerts.ca Visit the website for more information and profiles of the performers. Oceanside Classical Concerts is presented by Oceanside Community Arts Council and corporate sponsor, The Beach Club Resort. For more information contact the McMillan Arts Centre at 250-248-8185 or e-mail info@mcmillanartscentre.com. — Submitted by The MAC

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evaluate and reduce the environmental, social and governance risks within an investment portfolio. 12:30 p.m. — Diane Hancox, Oceanside Hospice — Emotional Wellness: The Body-Feeling Connection. How not feeling those uncomfortable feelings (grief, anger, resentment) contribute to disease. 1:30 p.m. — Krista Robins, The Gardens at Qualicum Beach — The Gardens at Qualicum Beach. So Nice To Come Home To. Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase, provided by the Oceanside

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

BIRTHS

COMING EVENTS

James (Jim) Timothy Ryan December 29, 1948 ~ September 24, 2007 Nature surrounds me And your spirit never leaves, An uplifting presence amidst A chaotic world of needs. Greatly Missed and Never Forgotten All My Love, Jude

Geraldine â€œJaiâ€? Ellen Diack Nee Wright

November 29, 1925 â€“ September 20, 2015 The Diack family say goodbye to our dear mother. Jai passed away on Sunday, September 20th as a result of a stroke. Jai was born in Winnipeg and met her future husband, Ernie, when she was fourteen years old. They have five children together. Jai was a strong supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion and was a life member of Transcona Branch #7. A private family service will be held in Qualicum Beach. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

BERTRAM EDWARD BEAVEN Bert Beaven died peacefully Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the Gardens.

Born May 17, 1933 in Weir, Quebec, he spent 22 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, with many foreign postings, and then back to Canada where he worked another 25 years at Harmac in Nanaimo. He enjoyed being a part time truck driver with his son Rick, and it was one of his fondest memories. Married to Jean for over 50+ years, he has 3 children: Ed, Margo and Rick; four grandchildren: Whitney, Thomas, Lance and Gatlin; and many adopted grandchildren: Kathy, Madeline and Nomi, as well as beloved great grandchildren. Bert will be greatly missed by friends and family. Special thanks to the wonderful staff, workers, and care aides at The Gardens in Qualicum, for the excellent care they provided to Bert during his stay there. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life for Bert at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 26 at the Stronghold Christian Fellowship, 2210 Morello Road, Nanoose Bay. Please join the family for a potluck luncheon after the service. Everyone is welcome.

BRADLEY CENTRE

DIANE JOHNSTON

Members and guests

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Johnston, nee Henstock. Diane passed away peacefully on September 17th in the palitive care unit in the Nanaimo Hospital, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer and C.O.P.D. Survived by her loving husband Del Johnston, daughters Tanya and Delane Johnston. Grand children Chelsea, Jake and Ivy. Brother Bill Henstock, sisters Dawn Yerex, and Sheila Heibert, mother in law Ada Johnston. and many neices and nephews. Diane was born in Victoria B.C. On November 16th 1944 and was predeceased by her father and mother. Diane lived most of her life in the Oceanside area. She had many friends and acquaintances, thru her passion for the game of golf. A celebration of Dianeâ€™s life will be held at the Eaglecrest club house on October 4, 2015 between 2pm and 4pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Dianeâ€™s name.

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Sept. 25th @ 12:00 Noon. Jason Steinkopf & Eileen Roberts are so exctied to announce the birth of their daughter. Sorchya Maple Aug. 14/2015 7:56 am 9lb-1oz at her grandparents home in Errington. Baby sister to Aislynn Nuala & Tadhg. Thrilled grandparents are Dale & Maureen Steinkopf. Grandmother Marilyn Roberts & Aunty Meg. Thanks to the wonderful midwives Christine & Margaret.

INFORMATION A beige and green F550 with a 045 HIAB knuckle picker and flat deck with cabinets , the deck and cabinets are painted with black amour guard it was stolen from a business in parksville early this spring. I am offering a $1500 reward for information on finding the vehicle.

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William Edwin Byers March 26, 1938 - September 8, 2015Â Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend departed life with champagne on his lips. His next to last evening was spent with good friends sipping wine and enjoying the comfort of their presence. Although he bore the many indignities of a malignant brain tumour with grace, he never lost the essence of himself. He was â€˜Billâ€™ to his final day.Â He was a tall man and friends sometimes referred to him as a gentle giant. He never quite fit into a normal size airplane seat or a hospital bed, but he could easily accommodate several grandkids on his lap.Â He was very funny, with a sly humour and he was always kind. He believed there was a right, fair and honest way to do things and he could not be moved from that right way.Â Bill was born in London, Ontario. He met his wife Pat just as he completed his law degree as a member of the first graduating class of University of Western Law School in 1963. He began his career as a newly married young lawyer in Stratford Ontario. He established his own law firm with his partner, Stirling Kenny and he served as solicitor for the city of Stratford and for Perth County. His children, Laura, Meaghan, Amy and Andrew were all born in Stratford.Â In 1984, he moved his family and his mother Elsie to Whitehorse Yukon, to become the Deputy Minister of Justice for the Yukon Government. During his eighteen years asÂ deputy minister in several portfolios; a long tenure in an often short term job; he also served as the constitutional advisor to the government through the Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accord consultations. He liked to say that at the end of the process he was fired by Canada!Â He raised four wonderful children with his wife Pat and his greatest sorrow was the loss of his daughter Amy to cancer.Â His children and grandchildren were always his greatest source of joy and he suffered the discomfort of cramped airplane seats to travel often and far to spend time with them.Â He adored his babies as he called them, from the moment they entered the world.Â Bill is survived by Patricia, his wife of fifty years, his daughters Laura ( Bryan) Day (Singapore), and grandchildren Jaimie, Connor and Graydon, Meaghan Byers (Michael) (Dhaka, Bangladesh) and grandchildren Imogen, Stella and Elijah, and Andrew (Marilee) Byers (Whitehorse Yukon) and grandchildren Cole, Brenna and Ally; his nieces Shelly (Atlanta Georgia) and Sarah and grandnephew Ciaras (Laurieston Scotland). Bill was predeceased by his parents, Elsie and William Byers, his sister Karen and his daughter Amy. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing Dr Hugh Fletcher who was always there when we needed him, and the wonderful team of home care nurses. If desired, a donation may be made in Billâ€™s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A celebration of Billâ€™s life will be held at the Qualicum Beach Inn, October 25, at 3:00 pm.

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

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Pat: 250-248-7119 Parksville Kamla: 250-752-7458 Qualicum Beach

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TRAVEL HOUSESITTING RETIRED, SENIOR, Pastors are looking for an opportunity to house sit for Jan, Feb & March, have Boarder Collie. Please call us 1(306)5815923.

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LOREN BULLOCK December 10, 1924 â€“ September 7, 2015

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Loren passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 40 years at his side. Loren is also survived by his children Allen and Carol and their families, along with three stepchildren Danny, Wendy & Robert and their families, many grand children as well as several great grandchildren.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

HELP WANTED

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-5861634 or email resume to: kjjr27@hotmail.com

ASSISTANT TO the Vice President for Essex Properties needed- a very versatile, (hands-on) person working at more than one location with bookkeeping experience (specifically Knowledge of Simply Accounting), marketing, ability to work with the public (i.e. some serving, cashier skills, Golf proshop counter, Motel clerk), pleasant demeanor, works (very) well with others team player / leader. Good pay & benefits. Please email: essexproper ties@shaw.ca. Position available October 1.

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A memorial will be held at the home of Marie Bullock on Saturday, September 26 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the family and friends of Loren & Marie. Cremation has already taken place.

THE OLD FUDDY-DUDDY PREACHER USED TO ASK, â€œWHERE ARE YOU GOING TO SPEND ETERNITY?â€?

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Instructor, Practical Nurse Program

HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED COOK Full or part-time position at Giovanniâ€™s Ristorante. Competitive wage + tips. Apply at: #3 - 180 2nd Ave West, Qualicum Beach, BC call or text 250-927-8500

Campbell River Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiďŹ cations and information on how to apply to posting #100952.

Employment Opportunity

Highway Log Truck Driver(s) Nanoose Bay

You have experience on diďŹ€erent highway log truck and trailer conďŹ gurations and ideally know your way around other kinds of logging equipment.

Christâ€™s Church (Oceanside) www.christschurchoceanside.org

Please visit our website for more information. To apply by October 7, 2015, we invite you to send your rĂŠsumĂŠ and driverâ€™s abstract to: opportunities@islandtimberlands.com Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

BOOKKEEPER

A Community Theatre Society is currently seeking a part time experienced Bookkeeper for a contract position. Applicants must have QuickBooks skills and be able to work independently. This position will allow you to work from the comfort of your home! For more information and to apply, please E-mail resume to the Treasurer: WendyP1@shaw.ca Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Driver Training

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Class 1 & 3 Airbrakes Classes

For info, call: 250-740-6227

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FRENCH CREEK Part time or Full time. Required ASAP. Work includes: dock/upland maintenance & repair, daily boat inventory etc. This position offers a wide variety of activities with opportunity to expand duties based on skill set. Must be able to work unsupervised after training period, exercise good judgment and work with the public in a friendly and effective manner. Shift will include one weekend day as part of regular shift. Competitive wage depending on experience. Assets include: previous experience with boats or marine environment, positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Please reference job ID# 7995 and email resume to hafc@frenchcreekharbour.ca or drop off to 1055 Lee Road, Parksville by October 3, 2015

Emcon Services Inc, Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season to perform a variety of winter related road maintenance activities including operating snowplows and sanding trucks.Â Operators are needed for Parksville, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, and Ucluelet.

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Classes only 2.5 days per week Quickbooks & Simply Accounting Payroll Accounting Be Job Ready in 15-30 Weeks Funding may be available.

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HELP WANTED Island Timberlands LP grows and harvests high quality timber products in coastal British Columbia for our customers throughout the PaciďŹ c Rim. Weâ€™re proud of our team that brings a diversity of talent and a strong work ethic to achieving superior results as well as long-term sustainability for our timberlands and communities.

Help Wanted LADYSMITH PRESS needs physically fit individuals for their continually expanding collating department. Part time positions available 8 - 16 hrs/wk, $11.25/hr. Afternoon and evening shifts - must be available Wednesdays. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities. Please submit your resume between 9 am and 5 pm in person to: Ladysmith Press, 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC or mail to: Ladysmith Press, PO Box 400, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3. No phone calls please. We would like to thank in advance all who apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

A strong, reliable team player with a proven track record in safety and productivity, youâ€™re ready to build on your skills as a highway log truck driver at our Northwest Bay Operation.

E-mail: heo@viu.ca or visit: viu.ca/heavyequipment

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HELP WANTED

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Qualifications include: â€˘ Valid BC Driverâ€™s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). â€˘ Proven highway trucking experience â€˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and â€˘ Operating a variety of transmissions. â€˘ Pre-employment drug screening Qualified applicants are invited to submit rĂŠsumĂŠs, along with photocopy of driverâ€™s licence, an up-to-date driverâ€™s abstract, and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 1435 Springhill Road Parksville, BC V9P 2T2 Fax: 250-248-5574 *Please specify the area that you would be able to work*

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HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

CLEANING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

WINDOW CLEANING

PETS

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER.

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING and care giving in Parksville/Qualicum Beach areas. Certified Care Aide. References available. 250-586-9967.

AV Construction Services. Renovations & home repairs. Large & small projects welcome. Wealth of knowledge in all aspects of residential construction. Enjoy innovative designs & solutions. Provider of quality craftsmanship in Ocean Side for over 14 years. Call Alan (250)927-8799

JAMIESON LANDSCAPING Fall Clean Up: Power washing, trimming hedges, gutter cleaning, soil delivery & spreading, & more! Call David 250-709-7913

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

COMPUTER SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

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

CARE HOME REPAIR Experienced carpentry & painting. No GST! Call for Autumn Discounts George @ 250-594-4407

References available. Qualicum, Parksville, & Nanoose Ph: 250-468-5406

Shipper / Receiver

Campbell River. Good communication, computer, and attention to detail skills are required. This individual should have at least 2 years of shipping and receiving experience and be capable of handling computer processes. Hydraulic hose and fitting experience along with some fluid power or general industrial product experience would be an asset. Wainbee offers great training, a competitive salary, profit sharing and benefits. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.wainbee.com Please email your resumeâ€™s to bcresume@wainbee.com

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING

ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS

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COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.

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

GARDENING FALL LAWN & Garden Services. Yard clean-ups, hedges, mowing, rubbish removal. Oceanside Lawn & Garden. Call (250)240-1116. HEDGES AND SHRUB Pruning. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.

Excavating & Drainage

Contractors

EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

Cam Coss CONTRACTING

Home: 250-752-2938 Cell: 250-228-4396

Bobcat & Trucking Services Landscaping, Construction Concrete.

WCB INSURED

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Small Engine Repairs Chain Saws & Lawn Mowers Outboards Trailer Repairs Welding / Fabricating Motorcycle & ATV Repairs Snowmobile Repairs

Reasonable Shop Rates 250-752-2938 cell 250-228-4396

HOME CARE SUPPORT HEALTH CARE Aide looking for clients who require in home care, respite, outings & more. Call Barb 250-228-8163

RESPITE CARE

available - peaceful setting, Parksville. Skilled caregiver 24 hours. One day to one month stays. For more info call

Anne Duggan (Elder Life Advocacy) 250-594-3350

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 250-927-1715

Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-947-0572.

CLEANING SERVICES

Danâ€™s Clean-up & Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan @ 250-228-3364

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

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Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial

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YARD â€˘Hedges â€˘Trimming â€˘Shrub Removal â€˘Sea Soil/Mulch â€˘Gutters Cleaned â€˘Leaf Raking â€˘Haul Away â€˘Odd Jobs

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Disposal of Yard Waste and Debris Weeding, Fertilization, Lawn Mowing, Shrub and Hedge Trimming & Fence Installations.

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Refrigeration

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Painting

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90 day labour warranty One yr warranty on parts

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Tree Service

Tree Services

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Service Tree Removal Falling - Topping Pruning - Shrubs Hedges â€“ Fruit Trees Brush Chipping Stump Grinding Firewood For Sale FULL INSURANCE

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FALL CLEANUP? PAINTING? For advertising opportunities in the SERVICE DIRECTORY contact Pauline 250-905-0012

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ISA Certified Arborists Tree Trimming Tree Removal Clean-up Arborists Reports FREE ESTIMATES

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Contact PAULINE 250-905-0012 CLASSES

Going On Vacation? We will transport camper to your vacation site anywhere on Vancouver Island. Property & Housesitting services â€˘ Watering Plants indoor & out

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Lawn & Garden

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20 yrs. experience. Free estimates.

Handyman

FAIR & HONEST HANDYMAN

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Drywall

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Handypersons

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POIRIER PAINTING: PHONE FOR FALL SPECIALS. Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250240-3528.

MAINTENANCE

HILLIERS REPAIR

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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

M OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Decks, Sheds, Hardwood & Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Fully insured. (250)228-5204.

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Repairs

AUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc

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â€œLITTLE AZTECâ€? PaintingProfessional. Good rates. Free quote. Joseâ€™ (250)594-6611.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY â€˘ 200 size machine â€˘ Dump Truck â€˘ Land clearing â€˘ Parklike trail building & roads â€˘ Lawn removal â€˘ Fence post auger (9â€? & 12â€?) â€˘ Concrete removal â€˘ Tree & stump removal

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

â€œSTANâ€? THE BOOKMANâ€™S WIFE JENNIFER â€œTHE BOOK LADYâ€? IS RUNNING FIRESIDE BOOKS. 114 MIDDLETON AVE 250-248-1234

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KERRY GRAY Owner Operator ~ 21 Years Experience â€˘ Mini Excavator (w/rubber tracks)

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MISC SERVICES

GORGEOUS CKC ylw Lab pups top quality. Family raised pets, $1200. (250)897-6275.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FREE ITEMS

FRIENDLY FRANK

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

STORAGE

CARS

FREE: STOVE/OVEN with 4 burners, in good working cond. You pick up. (250)752-2488.

COFFEE TABLE wooden w/leather top, good condition, $45. firm. Call (250)586-5250.

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

CENTRAL QB- steps to all amenities. Bright, spacious, 766 sq ft, 1 bdrm apt in quiet bldg. Balcony, parking, NS/NP. Avail Nov 1. $835/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.

PARKSVILLE 3-BDRM, 2 baths, close to beach & all amenities. Natural gas F/P. $1200. + utils. Nov. 1st. Call 1(306)461-3550.

FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (Cell)

FURNITURE VILAS MAPLE table with 4 chairs, extra leaf. China hutch, dark stain. Exc. cond. Call (250)752-1549.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CYCLE OPS Stationary bike trainer with magnetic remote shifter, $110. Ladies fitness shoes, sz.10., $70. Ladies soft washable walking shoes, sz 10, $20. Ladies snow boots, sz 10, $40. As new; all prices firm; cash only. (250)738-0469

SPORTING GOODS

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KwaliKum Secondary Soccer

KSS soccer team ready for action

Qualicum Beach coach says they are heading into the season looking toward provincials T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

The Kwalikum Secondary senior boys soccer team opened their season in Surrey for a AAA tournament last week, earning a sixth place finish for their efforts. With league play kicking off the first week of October, the senior Kondors squad looks prepared to make a run at the provincials again and feel pretty good about their chances. “We’re ready for a long run,” head coach Butch Gayton said. “I thought we played well in our first tournament of the season and it gave us a nice look at what our team will look like for the season. Of course, playing against those Triple A schools is always a challenge, no matter what the sport is. But showing that a Double A school like ourselves could play them well like that really can give a team a confidence boost and we’ll see how much confidence we’ve gained heading forward here.” In their first game of the tournament, the Kondors went up against Fleetwood Park (Surrey), as the Kondors would win the game 2-0. Jacob Watson and

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The Kwalikum Kondors are back from their tournament in Surrey, finishing in sixth place. The Kondors will kick off their regular season against Wellington (Oct. 6) and the Ballenas Whalers (Oct. 8).

Alex Close found the back of the net for KSS in that game, giving them a shutout victory. Game two was against Riverside (Port Coquitlam), which saw the Kondors lose 4-0. “That game was tough,” Gayton said. “Playing Riverside, we had four or five golden chances

to score inside the 18 yard box but each time we just hit the goalie in the hands. They made us pay with the chances they had, scoring on pretty much every chance they had in the game. The score didn’t seem to reflect the game though, it was a good paced, even game

all throughout but when it finished, we just happened to be on the losing side.” Opening up their second day of the tournament against South Delta, it was KSS finding themselves on the losing end once again by a score of 1-0. The Kondors controlled the possession

game but couldn’t manage to capitalize on their chances in that game as well. This put the Kondors in the fifth/sixth place game, losing in penalty kicks to Guilford Park (Surrey). “Not the result we wanted but a good start none the less,” Gayton said. “We were hoping to finish in the top four but we came up short on that one. We played another great game, very strong on possession and we just couldn’t find the back of the net again. But we managed to keep it tied all the way to penalty kicks. Unfortunately, we were still snake bitten there too and couldn’t put one in the net.” The Kondors will now look to their first game of league play, where they will take on Wellington (Oct. 6) and their cross-town rivals Ballenas Whalers (Oct. 8) to kick off their season. “We’re excited,” Gayton said. “We got to try out lots of different things in the tournament, working on three different formations and learned we’ve got to come prepared. I think we’re going to have a very good season here and it all starts for us in our first week, taking on Wellington and Ballenas.”

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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals are on the board with their first win of the season, beating the Comox Valley Glacier Kings by a score of 4-2. Forward Cam Nickerson scored two goals in the third period as the Generals broke a 2-2 tie to go on and win the game 4-2. Goaltender Braddock Otton made 29 saves in net for the Generals, earning his first win of the season. “Felt good to get the win,” Nickerson said. “We’ve been working hard to

get that first win and it’s nice to see that hard work pay off.” “We just need to keep working hard, keep playing hard in games and we should see some more wins come our way.” The Gens scored the first two goals of the game as well, giving them their first lead in a game this season. Forwards Sebastian Powsey and Mathieu Jallabert each scored to make it 2-0 early in the second period. The Glacier Kings would come back to make it a 2-2 game, scoring two goals in the second period with one of them

coming with one second left on the clock before the buzzer sounded for the second intermission. “After our last loss to Saanich, we needed a different effort,” Jallabert said. “We know we can be competitive with teams that we play but we wanted to show we could win.” “We need more of an effort as a team, instead of being individuals, every game we play. If we do that, we’ll be able to keep winning games.” The Generals hit the ice Friday night as they head north again to square off with the Campbell River Storm. The

Storm beat the Generals on opening night 4-1. “I thought we played them alright the first time,” captain Chandler Bruyckere said. “We need to keep working together as a team, working hard as a team and not worry about teams like Campbell River and what they did last season.” “It’s a different season and we’re a different team, much like they are, so we’ve got a different attitude and mindset with games this season,” Bruyckere said. See Skate with, page A46

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Ballenas Whalers win 44-0 Parksville football team ready for start of regular season T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

The Ballenas Whalers senior football team is in fine form heading towards the regular season after rolling over Pitt Meadows 44-0 last Friday. Brendan Harstad hauled in two touchdown passes from quarterback Brody Seselja, who took over for starting QB Garrin McDonnel (out due to illness). Seselja would also run one in for a touchdown himself, as the Whalers earned the win. Running backs Matt Price, Dayton Coles and Austen Hunt also scored for the Whalers, getting great blocking from their offensive line all game.

International student Jean Pierre Alof (from Germany) also entered the game due to the absence of McDonnel as the Whalers place kicker. Having never kicked a football in his life, Alof took his soccer skills and used them to help with kicking duties for the Whalers. Senior players Noah Wheatley, Jonah Hay and Steve Martin all led the Whalers in tackling on defense. — In junior action, the Whalers beat the Holy Cross Crusaders by a score of 22-2. There will be a double-header on October 3 as the juniors and seniors take on the Belmont Bulldogs (juniors at noon, seniors at 3 p.m.).

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The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club played host to the North Island District Lawn Bowling Championships last week and saw some excellent competition from across Vancouver Island. With clubs from Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Courtenay and Powell River converging in Parksville, players qualified by playing and winning in their own their club We Have Happy Advertisers! Contact me today.

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Cam Nickerson (in white above in a game against Saanich earlier this season) and the Save-OnFoods Oceanside Generals earned their first win of the season Tuesday night against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings 4-2 Tuesday. Nickerson scored two goals in the third period in Comox.

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“It’s a lot more positive, both on and off the ice, compared to the way it’s been the last couple of seasons and that’s really important for us, as a team, to try and hold on to that positivity as long as we can,” said Bruyckere. They hold their fourth free “Skate with the Generals” Saturday from 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. They will then host the Glacier Kings at 2:30 p.m. Sun-

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The Frankfurt international auto show covers an area roughly the same size as a small European country. At least my feet figured that to be true after covering most of the premier Euro show’s 23 hectares. By the end of the day, the hybrid powered shuttles that I had pooh-poohed earlier in the day as transport for the lazy looked a mighty attractive method of returning to the main gate. The show is a feast for the automotive senses with every segment represented from tiny micro cars to oversized, grossly modified and, frankly, oddified BMW X5s. Ten years ago, the big Euro shows were just an opportunity to gaze longingly at makes and models we would never get to drive back home. Now it’s a global marketplace and manufacturers are competing with world cars modified only slightly for each country. And what the likes of Audi, VW, BMW are parading

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Predictors of an electrifying future here will be coming to your neighborhood showroom sooner rather than later. Particularly interesting this year is the Audi bombardment of alternative energy fuelled cars. Significant because the German manufacturer has never been one to rush into following the latest fad or fashion. Its unveiling of its e-tron Quattro electric concept means it’s come up with solid, performance oriented machines that will not disappoint. The debut offers a foretaste of a production car set for the model year 2018. A single charge will haul a car load for up to 500 kilometres, courtesy of the all-wheel quattro drive, which features a front-mounted and two rear-mounted motors. Sharing the platform are some not too shabby hybrids! – The Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in hybrid promise an all-electric range of with up to 56 km. The Audi A4 g-tron is expected to consume less than four kilograms of natural gas per 100 km driven. Doubt that one will sail our way despite the excesses of natural

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gas we have in our corner of the world. Sneak peeks of the A4 range are there to see but more about that popular line soon as Driveway is heading to Venice to spend some time at the wheel. VW group stablemate, Porsche is also going electric this year with its four-seat Mission E concept. It also boasts a 500-kilometre range and 600 horsepower performance. Don’t hold your breath for its arrival. It used to be that Asian manufacturers soft pedalled the Euro shows but not anymore. Nissan is dazzling the crowds with its oddly named electric powered Gripz 2+2 Crossover concept. Its design is inspired by classic desert rally cars and racing bicycles. Kia from Korea is showing its new Sportage and promises it will go on sale early next year. The Sportage back story demonstrates how serious the manufacturer is about producing sport utility vehicles that have backwoods performance capabilities. The fourth-generation vehicle is almost at the end of

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