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On time, on budget Negotiations continue with X-ray, lab services AUREN RUVINSKY

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The Oceanside Health Centre is right on schedule and budget, according to the Vancouver Island Health Authority. The second floor of the 3,640 square metre (39,000 sq.ft.) facility is currently being framed and the hope is to have the roof on by the end of the October and the facility remains on track to open in July 2013, said VIHA spokesperson Suzanne Germain. The health authority is making progress but haven’t completed negotiations with X-ray and lab services that are expected to relocate into the facility, said Germain. A need for the urgent and primary care health facility has been recognized in the area for nearly 20 years, and construction began this year. Formal studies date back to 2001 and things started rolling in early 2009, but as recent as the beginning of this year, there was little solid progress. After an Expressions of Interest process of more than a year, VIHA selected a Lower Mainland company to build and operate the facility in a public private partnership (P3) model. The following year, VIHA announced they would build it themselves but have never explained the change. Amid the questions and occasional protests about the lack of progress, VIHA held a surprise ground breaking on January 27 this year. Budgeted at $15.8 million, local residents will pay 40 per cent through regional district property taxes estimated at $1.54 per $100,000 of property value. Its opening will coincide with the addition of 10 “health practitioners” to the region’s 36 physicians, though Germain couldn’t specify what kind of professionals would be part of those 10. See MAJOR, page A5

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LOOKING BACK: former volunteer firefighter John Pickard has a seat in one of the original Errington Volunteer Fire Department trucks. The department is holding its annual open house on Oct. 14. See story page A7.

GREAT WEATHER NOT GOOD FOR EVERYONE

No rain means no mushrooms Buyer hasn’t purchased one chanterelle this year from area pickers

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The weather is beautiful on Central Vancouver Island this fall, but don’t tell that to Keith Hunter or the people he serves. They’re looking for rain, soon, and lots of it. Hunter is the driving force behind First Nations Wildcrafters in Port Alberni, which buys natural products collected from Island forests. One of the main products he sells is chanterelle

mushrooms, but it’s starting to look like there could be at best a poor season for mushrooms, or maybe even no real season at all. And every day the sky remains cloudless and the ground stays dry makes that possibility ever more real. To date, Hunter hasn’t purchased a single chanterelle from area pickers, a far cry from the season three years ago when his first shipment went out in early August. “That was considered early,” he said.

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“Last year we didn’t start until midSeptember, because we were waiting on quality. When they come up early they can be dry and we sell into the produce market, so they want shelf life.” The end of the yellow chanterelle season comes when the ground freezes and Hunter noted there has been frost in the Alberni Valley over the last couple of nights, although he stressed it’s not enough to hurt the mushrooms — yet. See ‘ . . . IT’S, page A3

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Board of education staff have a lot more on their plates following the last meeting, when Chair Lynette Kershaw introduced a number of motions she believes will further student achievement. Kershaw spoke from personal experience about issues involving her own children. One of her motions directed staff to review and report on two courses, one of them Planning 10—a course that involves writing resumes, cover letters and budgeting—to make sure they are being delivered in a “palatable” and “relevant” way. “My son graduated last year from KSS, my daughter’s in Grade 12 this year, and from themselves and their friends and various parent comments I heard, the number one is ‘Planning 10 is useless, Planning 10 is stupid, Planning 10 is boring, why do we have to do Planning 10?’” Kershaw said. Trustee Eve Flynn said the motion sounded like a critique of teachers. Director of Instruction Gillian Wilson said each teacher delivers curriculum differently. Trustee Barry Kurland said it’s out of the board’s realm and 15-year-olds often aren’t keen on these kinds of courses. Trustee Julie Austin said although it’s a ministry mandated course, there’s nothing wrong with reviewing it and either taking up the results with the ministry or finding out no changes need to be made. All four motions Kershaw brought forward passed.

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“I doubt the frost penetrated to the forest floor,” he said. “The canopy tends to protect them.” Hunter noted that while pickers can find mushrooms until early November, he cuts off his buying before that, as the mushrooms to be found tend to be either old or waterlogged, or both. “There comes a point where the pickers are spending more time looking for the quality than the quantity and there comes a point where it doesn’t work for them anymore,” he said. That morning frost, and the sunny weather

that follows it are not good signs and he knows it. His company requires not just mushrooms, but good, high quality mushrooms, and while casual pickers may be able to hunt up enough for their limited needs, the commercial harvest — and the commercial harvesters who rely on the added income it generates, could be entirely out of luck. “I don’t know if there will be a season for the commercial harvest,” Hunter said. “It’s like farming, I guess. Some years are good years and some not so good. This year it’s not looking good.”

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Nanoose Bay blacksmith artist Dave Kasprick has been forging creativity from his traditional metal forge for many years but the simple act of giving back to those less fortunate not only to his own See COUPLE, page A8

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PARKSVILLE WATER RATES

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Under the proposed structure, the tourist information centre, for example, would pay 80% more AUREN RUVINSKY

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Feedback about a proposed new water rate structure suggests the plan needs further review, says Mayor Chris Burger. There are four calculators on the city website that let residents see what they might pay under the proposed changes, which Burger said are showing some “substantial increases” for some people, which he feels are worth taking a closer look at. Kim Burden, executive director of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, said he was glad to hear the city will be reviewing the rate structure. “We did some work on what the changes would mean and just for us at the tourist centre, with public washrooms and sprinklers, it would be an 80 per cent increase,” he said. He said he sampled various businesses including an auto-shop, retail store and large and small restaurant and the increases were 50-75 per cent. He said the chamber is requesting to speak at the next council meeting on Oct. 15 when the new structure is scheduled for a final vote. Meanwhile Burger encourages people to try the online calculators (at www.parksville.ca) and provide the city with any relevant feedback. If approved, new billing rates would take effect in the next billing cycle in March 2013.

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Bill forgiven The mystery of the missing water hasn’t been solved, but Parksville council unanimously decided not to charge a resident for over half a million litres. John Whitehouse told council the story of his 77-year-old mother’s extraordinary water bill at the Sept. 27 meeting. Staff confirmed the details of the $1,900 invoice for 541 cubic metres (541,000 litres) of water — almost 20 times average usage — for a billing period that his mother mostly spent in the hospital and a retirement facility.

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Sheila Cruikshank, future director of the facility, said they have two new doctors confirmed and are in talks with two others, adding that the facility will help recruitment since new doctors are trained in integrated health care and prefer centralized facilities. Cruikshank said several aspects — like the use of electronic health records and self-scheduling — are pilot projects for the province, making the system more efficient so patients don’t have to keep repeating their information. VIHA will move all of their Oceanside services in, including lab services, medical imaging including x-ray and ultrasound, home and community care, a pharmacy and mental health and addictions services. The facility is meant to improve access to primary care like prevention and chronic disease management, and urgent care for things like wound care, scheduled ambulatory procedures, simple skin cancer, changing casts and

carpel tunnel operations. Major traumas and things like heart attacks may be stabilized there, but will be moved to Nanaimo as quick as possible. Dr. Bob Burns, VIHA executive medical director for population and family health, told Parksville council the facility will be able to care for around 75 per cent of typical emergency room patients, including all but four who travel to neighbouring emergency rooms. “We’re just listening to the community — they want to be cared for as close to home as possible,” Waldner said at the groundbreaking ceremony, but some in the community are not convinced. “This is not what the community asked for, and how would they know, there were no surveys or public consultation,” said resident Rick Sullivan at the announcement. “It doesn’t have beds, palliative care, an emergency room, it’s not open 24/7...” he listed off, clearly frustrated. George Lupton, a local resident with

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Parksville Community and Conference Centre. That donation, she said, will be put towards the Child Haven needs tree, which allows donations to be targeted to specific requirements at each of the nine Child Haven International orphanages around the world. “The needs tree is for special expenses that the various homes have,” said fellow supporter Edith Kenny. “It could be dental work for the children, construction of an extension, vitamins, building funds — anything outside the normal. The orphanages house, clothe, feed and provide medical care, but other expenses arise.” Inspired by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International is a registered charity founded in 1985 that helps children and women in developing countries, who are in need of food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral support. See GET YOUR, page A13

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Volunteers from the Errington Fire Department are inviting the public to come see what they do in the community at an open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Errington Fire Hall Sunday, Oct. 14. The family event is an opportunity for the public to meet the volunteers who provide fire and emergency services in the community and also learn some fire safety skills. A fire-hose demo will provide children with the opportunity to participate in a water stream challenge. Sparky the Safety Dog and Smokey the Bear will be on hand to mingle with the kids and there will

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The next town hall Council meeting set for November 19 at Knox United Church will provide a less formal occasion for residents to engage with Council. Agenda items will be determined by the Mayor in collaboration with Council and staff. The Council meeting starts at 6 pm with the town hall meeting to follow at 7 pm. We hope you will attend.

In response to an expressed community desire to preserve trees in our City, Council requested staff pursue development of a new tree bylaw. Bylaw 1484 now protects all trees (except cottonwood and alder) in Parksville. Residents who are planning the removal or topping of any tree (having a diameter of more than 10 centimetres/3.9 inches) on their property will now require a permit; this applies to hazardous trees as well. A tree cutting permit is not required for pruning. Because there are some exceptions to the rules, residents should contact the Community Planning and Building Department at 250 954-4697 prior to obtaining a permit.

Web Streaming of Council Meetings Starting with the October 1 meeting, residents may now watch both live and archived web streaming of Council meetings held in the Forum. The archived webcasts, which will be indexed by agenda item, will be accessible on the City’s website. The link to web streaming is on the home page of the City’s website. Questions should be directed to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca

PLAN PARKSVILLE The revised Official Community Plan is now being drafted and later this fall will be presented to residents who will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback through public open houses. At this time, the information gathered from public input since 2010 is being reviewed as part of the process to draft the OCP. The results from the two questionnaires which closed to public input on October 2 will be tabulated and posted on the City’s website. (Quicklinks/OCP).

Thanks to Tree Canada Foundation, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and Home Hardware, Parksville is a little greener. TD Friends of the Environment with support from Tree Canada and the hard work of local TD employees, volunteers and City staff, 250 trees were planted in Springwood Park. Parksville Home Hardware’s Bill and Carol Ormiston and Chris Mohr facilitated the grant which has seen eleven trees planted in locations throughout the City. Most noticeable is the Bruns Serbian Spruce at the corner of Craig Street and Highway 19A planted as a celebration tree in partnership with the Parksville Downtown Business Association and the City.

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The City’s wood chipping program is now underway. Please refer to the website, the PQB News, or call 250 248-5412 for the schedule.

Reminder to mark your calendars and register for the 2012 Great BC Shakeout drill. Participating is a great way for you and your family or for businesses to become better prepared to survive and recover quickly from major earthquakes. Participating creates a positive understanding of the importance of earthquake awareness and emergency preparedness. For updates, resources and to register www.shakeoutbc.ca.

The City is in the process of revising the tiered billing rates for water and if approved, the new rates will apply for the next billing cycle which is March 2013. The proposed new rates still use a tiered billing system but with changes for both residential and commercial customers. Information on the rates, presentations to Council and a water rate calculator is on the City’s website under Residents/Utility Billing.

Utility Notices Reminder to residents - notices covering water, sewer, garbage and recycling were mailed on September 30. If you do not receive your notice by October 9, call 250 954-4653.

Keeping the Community Safe RCMP Volunteers Need Help Three groups which serve the community with a variety of duties are looking for help. Contact John Bishop (250 240-0874), Community Policing (250 954-2233) or RCMP Oceanside Detachment (250 248-6111). • Citizens on Patrol (COPs) - drive, walk and help with events (days/nights in pairs and groups for special events), help the community prevent crime as eyes and ears for the RCMP. • Community Policing- works from offices in Parksville and Qualicum Beach with a variety of programs that help with crime prevention and create a safe environment for all ages. • Speedwatch – works with RCMP to reduce speeding in school zones, playground areas and high crash locations; uses radar gun, reader board and speed limit signage to remind drivers of posted speed limit and the speed they are driving. Enforcement provided by partner traffic officers who issue warnings or traffic tickets. http://speedwatch.ca

Parksville FD Open House – October 13 The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department will open its doors to the public on Saturday, October 13 from 10 am to 3 pm. Join local firefighters for a day of fun and activities; tour the new fire hall, sit in the trucks, try on some gear and most importantly, learn some possible lifesaving strategies for fire prevention. Fire Prevention Week is recognized October 7-13 with this year’s theme, “Have Two Ways Out”. More information at www.pvfd.ca

October 9, 2012

In recognition of her accomplishments, September 23 was proclaimed by Council as Michelle Stilwell Day in the City of Parksville. At the community celebration, the Paralympic gold medalist, world record holder and Parksville resident was presented with the first ever, “Key to the City of Parksville.” As well, Michelle also received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal as the City’s nomination through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Great BC ShakeOut Drill

Around The City

The Greening of Parksville

Mikey Stilwell Proudly Recognized

Fall Wood Chipping Service

Water Rate Billing System

City News and Views

City Dates October 11 October 11 October 13 October 15 October 18 October 18 October 25 November 1 November 5 November 8 November 8 November 11 November 12 November 15 November 15 November 19

Coffee with Council Advisory Design Panel Parksville Fire Department Open House Council and Committee of the Whole Coffee with Council Advisory Planning Commission Coffee with Council Coffee with Council Council and Committee of the Whole Coffee with Council Advisory Planning Commission Remembrance Day Office closed for statutory holiday Coffee with Council Advisory Planning Commission Council and Town Hall Council Meeting

The public is encouraged to attend Council and Committee of the Whole meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 pm. The public is welcome to observe the meetings of any advisory committee. Please refer to the City’s website for agendas and to confirm times and dates.

How to Reach Council MAYOR Chris Burger .......................................................... 250 954-4661 COUNCILORS Al Greir.............................................................250 248-1285 Marc Lefebvre .................................................250 248-2292 Peter Morrison .................................................250 240-4050 Bill Neufeld ......................................................250 954-2063 Sue Powell.......................................................250 951-1082 Carrie Powell-Davidson ...................................250 954-3758 citycouncil@parksville.ca City Hall, 100 Jensen Avenue East P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 Facebook: facebook.com/cityparksville Twitter: twitter.com/city_parksville Pinterest: pinterest.com/cityparksville It’s Your City is published in the PQB News on the second Tuesday of the month with a copy on the City’s website. We are committed to improving communications with our residents and you can help by providing your comments and suggestions to 250 954-3073 or communications@parksville.ca.

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PDBA exhibits progressive ‘tude

ny reports of the impending death of downtown Parksville due to development near the new health centre have been greatly exaggerated. One has to salute the Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA), or at least its president Michelle Jones, for a progressive attitude. We have listened to some alarmist comments from sky-is-falling residents and politicians alike who want to sound the death knell for the downtown because the health centre is being built where it is and Quality Foods is building a flagship store in the same area (QF has also said it will be keeping its downtown store open). Logic would dictate other, complementary businesses would also open shop in the area of the health centre and new food store. There are also numerous residential projects on the books for the abutting lands. The PDBA represents approximately 270 business in an area bordered by McMillan and McVickers, Jensen and the water. There are approximately 140 property owners who fund the PDBA through an annual levy. That mandatory tax — property owners cannot opt out — raises about $150,000/year for the PDBA. How the PDBA spends that money, or questions about its relevance and raison d’être are discussions for another time. On this issue of the new business hub near the health centre, the PDBA is coming across as mature, community-minded and not a friend of Chicken Little. “Any economic development within the city boundary is good for the downtown core,” says Jones. “We have talked about it at the board level and we don’t think we will come out against any economic development outside of the downtown.” Cheers to the PDBA. And we hope any politicians or residents who want to negatively spin the developments at the southern gateway of the city take note of the progressive attitude of the organization which represents the people and businesses that would be most affected by this growth. — editorial by John Harding

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KEEPING IN TOUCH

A word or two on behalf of the ancient postcard

There’s something special about receiving something you can hold

know — they’re hopelessly old-fashioned. Went out with hoop skirts and Penny-farthing bicycles. Imagine sitting down to write a card to someone. First, you have to think of something to say, then you have to look up their mailing address and finally you have to cough up — what is it, close to a buck now? — for a stamp. Finally, you have to find yourself a post-box (good luck with that) to drop the card in. Oh yes — and brush up your penmanship skills so you don’t come off looking like a drunk or a chimp playing with a ballpoint. Put yourself through all that when you’ve got the option of hauling out your cell and tweeting them in a nanosecond? Ridiculous. And yet here’s something about a postcard that no BlackBerry, iPhone or Android device can match. A postcard is from me to you — not from one URL to another. And the fact that so much time passes between thinking of writing it and popping it in the mail means consideration is involved. You have time to think about what you’re saying. It’s not just tap it out and press ‘SEND’. There is one other, ah, factor that makes me personally fond of sending postcards. I happen to have several thousand of them in my attic. Unused. They are blank on one side; the other side shows a photo of me under the banner Basic Black. I used to host a weekly radio show on CBC

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by that name. I re- blings about weather, your wonky knee or the tired 10 years ago hapless Blue Jays. As for whom to send a card to — for that I and while cleaning take the advice of a writer named James Manout my office I noBy Arthur Black ticed three boxes of gan, who says those postcards and letters matunsullied Basic Black ter a great deal — even if all they say is “Attapostcards stacked boy!” by the garbage can. “Write to the author whose story gave you a I asked the janitor delightful half-hour last night,” say Mangan. what was happening “Write to the cartoonist whose strip you with them. devoured this morning; to the teacher who “They’ll be shred- inspired you 20 years ago; to the doctor who saved your baby’s life; to your old employer to ded, I guess.” A high, keening wail filled the halls of the show him there was something more between you than a paycheck.” CBC. You get the picture. There are dozens — It was the wraith of my ancient departed Scottish grandmother wailing “Och, aye, ye’ll probably hundreds —of people you’ve fantano be wastin’ those, laddie.” sized about patting on the back And I didn’t. I took Write to the author whose and saying “Well done” to. A those boxes home and for story gave you a delightful phone call is a bit over the top the past 10 years I’ve been and a tweet or an e-mail would half-hour last night scribbling on their backjust be, well, a tweet or an eJAMES MANGAN mail. sides and sending them Perhaps it’s an Air Canada out to whoever tickled my flight attendant who found fancy. A friend asked me if I didn’t feel a little weird, your missing wallet or a Paralympics wheelsending out postcards advertising a radio show chair racer who made your heartstrings twang. that’s been off the air for a decade. Not at all, I A grocery clerk who smiled when you needed said. I look on them as tiny retro gifts from an it badly; perhaps a politician who did the right, age gone by which I send to people I admire. instead of the expedient, thing. The world is What’s more, postcards impose necessary full of people who are better than they absobrevity that is almost poetic. The reduced mes- lutely have to be. Won’t you send at least one of sage area means you really have to think about them a note or postcard to tell them so? Attaboy! what you write — no room for discursive ram-

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We asked: Are you concerned about the lack of rain this fall?

SCOTT FRASER, MLA

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JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by Not really. I’m a golfer I am concerned, but Yes. The rivers are too and a ﬁsherman. If you I’m trying to build a low for the ﬁsh and want rain, just wait deck, so I kind of like it. they’re in trouble. It’s until November. CHRISTINE SLOCUM also bad for the forests and the mushrooms. MARK CRAIG Parksville Parksville PATRICK ZETTERBERG Nanoose Bay

Yes, there’s too many dead trees. MARG BOULWARE Parksville

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Butler’s at The Mansion, historical & charming The Crown Mansion, a classic boutique hotel in the heart of Qualicum Beach, is a beautifully renovated property that has maintained its history and charm from the early 1900s. Exquisite details such as crystal chandeliers, heritage ﬁreplaces and a sweeping staircase create a timeless ambiance that once impressed celebrities & royalty. Whether you are looking for little bit of nostalgia, a unique place to relax, or a venue for special evening, Butler’s at The Mansion is the perfect choice. The quiet elegance draws you back to a time when life was slower. Relax in the intimate dining room, meet a friend for a cocktail and appetizer in the Corner Lounge, or try the fabulous Sunday Brunch menu. The cuisine is a reﬂection of the elegance that surrounds the classic, stylish restaurant. Butlers has combined fabulous food with excellent service to create a memorable dining experience. To add to the ambiance, The Mansion invites you to experience the talent of Gary Hodi performing on their antique piano. Gary will perform every Thursday evening from 6 to 9pm starting October 18th. Open daily for lunch & dinner plus Sunday brunch, reservations are recommended but not always required.

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PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE COMES TO PARKSVILLE

Local response ‘very encouraging’ Canadian Council of the Blind’s theme for this year’s conference is ‘ability versus disability’ AUREN RUVINSKY

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The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) B.C.-Yukon Division is hosting their 2013 provincial conference at the Beach Club Resort in Parksville April 26 and 27. The overall theme of the high profile conference will be “ability versus disability” and they will work on the organization’s provincial governance and initiatives. “A conference of this caliber requires careful planning and strong community support and the response from locals thus far has been very encouraging,” said 2013

conference chair Marion Dusang in a news release. They are looking for contributions of door prizes, silent auction items and items for delegate bags. Anyone interested in donating or getting involved can contact Dusang at 250-248-4887. Blind Newfoundland country/ folk singer songwriter and motivational speaker Terry Kelly will speak at the conference and perform at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Friday night. Ticket details are yet to come but check www.terrykelly.ca for more on Kelly.

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brought you together? What about overhead expenses?” As in past years, the dinner will feature top-flight Indian food, along with a silent auction of exotic items from businesses around the area and items brought from India specifically by the Cappuccinos for the event. Tickets are $40 each — $13 for those under five years of age — and can be purchased at Amrikkos, Fireside Books and The Shoe Inn. “There will be no tickets available at the door because we always sell out about two weeks early,” she said. “It’s very popular.”

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If adopted, this Bylaw would amend the Commercial 3 (CM3) Zone, specifically for the property located at 1395 Island Highway West, legally described as Lot A, District Lot 28, Nanoose District, Plan VIP60624, by increasing the maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 0.1 to 0.2 in order to allow a proposed building addition of 1,286 m2 in floor area. The intent and purpose of “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.372, 2012” is to increase the FAR to allow the property owner to enclose a portion of the existing outdoor storage area within a building at the rear side of the existing retail store (Central Builders Supply). The proposed addition would provide a sheltered area for the storage and pick-up of bulk building supplies and is not proposed to expand the existing retail store. A copy of the proposed Amendment Bylaw and other relevant documents and information may be viewed until October 15, 2012 at the offices of the Regional District of Nanaimo at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, B.C. on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, with extended business hours on Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, excluding public holidays.

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The public hearing for this Amendment Bylaw is to be held by Director Stanhope, or his alternate as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the Amendment Bylaw and other documentation and information as set out in this Notice. Anyone wishing to address this Amendment Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. For more information on this application, please contact the RDN Planning Department Phone: 250-390-6510 or 250-954-3798 or toll free in BC 1-877-607-4111 Fax: 250-390-7511 Email: planning@rdn.bc.ca Address: 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2 September 28, 2012

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Residents lined the streets of Qualicum Beach Saturday to watch a Memorial Classic Car Cruise that took place to honour Gary Hopkins, owner of Gary’s Bistro, who died recently. Hopkins was involved with local car clubs and started the Qualicum Beach Father’s Day Show and Shine.

Remembering T Gary Hopkins

LISSA ALEXANDER writer@pqbnews.com

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2012 COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Salute to Seniors

Seniors celebrated in Qualicum

NEIL HORNER

news@pqbnews.com

You donâ€™t have to look very far to find the works of senior citizens in the community. In fact, thereâ€™s a good chance that most of the buildings and infrastructure you see today had at least one seniorâ€™s hand in it before he or she retired. Those significant contributions to society will be celebrated in Qualicum Beach

during a special Salute to Seniors week â€” from Oct. 14-20 â€” says Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre president Judy Southern. Although the celebration will be centred in Qualicum Beach, Southern stressed it is for all seniors in the area. â€œItâ€™s not just for our seniors centre. Itâ€™s for everybody in Oceanside,â€? she said. â€œWe are hosting the celebration because itâ€™s our

15th anniversary this year.â€? Southern said there will be lots to do and see. â€œWe have something every day of the week,â€? she said. â€œI thought it was a brilliant idea last year to focus on seniors, to bring seniors together, show off the activities that are available in town and what is available should they be in need of a service.â€? The week kicks off

NEIL HORNER PHOTO

Judy Southern says seniors from around the area are invited.

on Oct. 14 with a special visit to the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club, where participants can try their hands at indoor lawn bowling. On Monday its a horseshoe tourney at the Qualicum Beach Legion, which runs from 3-5 p.m. The first of two paid events will take place Tuesday, from 2-4 p.m. when seniors will visit the Crown Mansion for a special Mediterranean afternoon that comes complete with a Spanish guitarist. The cost for this event is $22. This will be followed on Wednesday with a visit to the Qualicum Beach Museum, where participants will learn the secrets of both origami and the abacus. â€œAbacus is supposed to be ideal for improving your cognitive skills,â€? Southern said. That same day in the afternoon the Seniors Activity Centre will hold their annual general meeting, which is for embers only. On Thursday participants will take a short trip to the Memorial Golf Club at 2:30 p.m., followed by roast beef buffet dinner at 5 p.m. at Thalassa Restaurant.

â€œPeople can come for just golf, just dinner or golf and dinner,â€? Southern said. The cost for the golf is $22 and the dinner is $25. Tickets for both the Crown Mansion event and the golf and dinner can be purchased at the Seniors Activity Centre. Friday will be the big day, with the second annual showcase of services for seniors at the Community Hall, from 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. â€œIt will have everyone there who has a service to offer seniors, from taxi drivers, to the Nurse Next Door,â€? Southern said. The week will wrap up with an open house at the Seniors Activity Centre, with a silent auction. Southern gave kudos to local businesses, who have been particularly generous with their donations for the silent auction, as well as for daily prize draws that can be entered all week. Quality Foods has given us $100 a day to give away every day and many many merchants around town have discounts for people all week,â€? Southern said. â€œA great many merchants are taking part. We have been very fortunate.â€?

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Salute to Qualicum Beach Seniors proudly supported by your community newspaper.

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Pick up a brochure with all the details at the Town Hall, the Chamber of Commerce. YĆľÄ‚ĹŻĹ?Ä?ĆľĹľ &Ĺ˝Ĺ˝ÄšĆ?Í• &Ä‚Ç‡ÄžÍ›Ć? 'Ĺ?ĹŒĆ?Í• Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĆšĹšÄž ^ÄžĹśĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ? ÄžĹśĆšĆŒÄž

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An array of handcrafted instruments will be on display at the Errington Hall this Saturday as the Islands Luthiers' Guild comes together for an exhibition. The event called Guitars By Hand also includes a guitar workshop with Montreal award-winning guitarist Don Ross, as well as a concert by him in the evening. Organizer Bob Herbison said the combination of these talents will make for an exceptional event. â€œIf we put the Luthiers and Don Ross together and [weâ€™ll] have a dynamite bill,â€? he said. Along with hand-built guitars the event will also include some ouds, hammered dulcimers and harps. The Islands Luthiersâ€™ Guild is made up of individuals from around Vancouver Island and surrounding islands, who craft stringed instruments. There will also be wood for sale and computerized instruments that do fine detail work. Herbison said he saw one of these guitar shows about three years ago in Qualicum Beach. â€œI thought, gee it would be great to have something like this in the (Errington) Hall,â€? he said. Qualicum Bayâ€™s Summit School of Guitar will also be at the event showing fine instruments crafted by both instructors and students. Herbison said there will be some well known local guitar players like Gerry Barnum and John Hamel, playing mini concerts on the handcrafted instruments throughout the day.

Guitars By Hand happens Oct.13 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 at the Errington Hall, and admission is free. A workshop with guitarist Don Ross will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for $10 and the evening concert with Ross starts at 8 p.m., tickets $20. More on Don Ross coming up in The News. Tickets for the workshop are available from the Luthiers' show and tickets for the evening concert are available from the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach.

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A an award winning show involving Patsy Cline, Cher and Lady Gaga is coming to Parksville this Saturday, and the lady behind it guarantees a wild ride. Bonnie Kilroe has been doing impersonations for about 11 years and recently won two prestigious awards at a convention in Florida, but her act wasnâ€™t always so polished. â€œIt was really bad at first with really cheesy wigs and bad costumes,â€? she laughed. Kilroe discovered she had a singing voice in high school when she landed the lead role in a musical. She found she had an affinity for doing impersonations when doing musical dinner theatre with a celebrity impersonation segment. Her one-woman-show came about while she was waiting for the phone to ring, she said. â€œI wanted to work, so I thought what can I do on my own... I like to sing and I like doing impressions.â€? She put together a comedic show including

acts like Barbara Streisand, Dolly Parton and Tina Turner. She recalls producing the show on her own for the first little while, sending away for tapes and constantly rewinding them to particular spots. Her music had no fade-outs and her costumes left something to be desired, but the passion and talent were still there, she said. Today the Vancouver resident has performed to enthusiastic crowds in places like Monaco and Vegas, around Canada, on cruise ships and on a private yacht. Kilroeâ€™s show called Divas-Vegas meets Vaudeville is a musical comedy with over 14 impersonations. The show is for all ages and includes lots of audience participation. Divas-Vegas meets Vaudeville is coming to Parksville Oct. 13 at the Parksville Community Conference Centre, the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the Chuffin Cafe at 180 Craig Street in Parksville and partial proceeds are going to the Salvation Army Food Bank. For more on Kilroe visit www.celebrity-imposters.com.

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an Taylor has been building sets for Echo Players for 11 years, but the one heâ€™s currently putting finishing touches on has been one of the most difficult, he said. â€œIt took significantly longer than normal because of the amount of furniture needed,â€? Taylor said of the set of Separate Tables. There was so much furniture needed for the two different scenes Taylor decided to put in a rotating platform that will have a lounge on one side and a dining room with seven tables on the other. Separate Tables is two one-act plays written by Terrence Rattigan, one of Englandâ€™s most celebrated 20th century playwrights. The show surrounds relationships between some permanent residents living in a seaside hotel in Bournemouth, England, and hotel visitors. A major challenge for this set has been staffing, said Taylor, as many helpers are away. Although the revolving platform took some time to put together, Taylor said the most challenging piece was the lounge fireplace that doubles as some shelves for the dining room.

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Coombs company growing at light speed Lightspeed Kayaks continues its push to be the leader in innovation in the manufacture of personal watercraft BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor

Oceanside is famous for its incredible waterways and at a glance it is easy to see how a local kayak manufacturer could do well in this market but the Island location has little to do with the continuing success of Lightspeed Kayaks in Coombs. Owner Barry Bezaire continues to push the technology envelope and expand his business and while building state of the art kayaks is what the company has built its name on it is only one facet of the business. Over the years Bezaire has expanded his manufacturing by adopting new thermal forming technology which he has applied to other projects including one that has resulted in the replication of some artwork now on display in the Yukon. Bezaire played a major role in the exhibition of some art work that is wowing visitors to the Haines Junction Visitor Information Centre which is located in the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dä Kμ Cultural Centre. The Yukon government awarded a $90,000 commission to Teslin artist Doug Smarch Jr., for a major public artwork to be the centerpiece of the new centre. Smarch is recognized internationally for his contemporary interpretations of tradi-

tional First Nations themes and his translucent masks manufactured in Coombs were installed for the grand opening of the Dä Kμ Cultural Centre back in June and are now on permanent display. Smarch Jr.’s Ice and Flowers consists of 16 translucent acrylic masks suspended from the building’s ceiling, flower designs inspired by Southern Tutchone beadwork on the walls and a circular base filled with local river rocks. Bezaire said he has only seen pictures of the art exhibit but the visual effect from the thermo-formed acrylic faces looks like spirits rising from a fire. He explained that he met Smarch many years ago through a mutual friend and eventually they formed a partnership. With a background in sculpture and object construction Smarch works in new media and installation. Bezaire who works in manufacturing technology said he was able to transform the artist’s idea into reality. “When Doug was at the University of California getting his degree in fine arts he had seen some thermal forming and always wanted to work in the medium. He conceived the clear masks with the light coming through them projecting faces onto a wall. It is quite dramatic,” exclaimed

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Bezaire. It was the early 90’s when Bezaire started manufacturing kayaks. When asked if he ever thought he would be manufacturing art work back in the day he admitted it wasn’t something he had envisioned but he’s thrilled to take his company to the next level. “It’s really nice to be expanding our hori-

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f you ask me the biggest benefit you can achieve through financial planning is peace of mind. For those contemplating retirement, this could mean knowing when you will realistically be able to retire, and knowing what sort of lifestyle you can reasonably expect to enjoy based on what you have saved. For those in retirement, peace of mind comes from knowing that you have done everything you need to do, and all that is left is to enjoy — no worries! To get to this point, there are many questions that need to be answered, such as: how much

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joy based on your resources. In fact it can do this with impressive accuracy when incorporated into the financial planning process. Allow me to illustrate by example. A working couple recently informed me that they were considering retiring, but were unsure of whether they were able to. They felt reasonably secure, but had no way of knowing for sure if they had enough to provide the type of retirement they envisioned without

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the risk of running out of money. We scheduled an appointment to begin the process. The first step was to gather all of their information and input it into my favorite financial planning program. This included: pension information, including indexing, bridge, and survivor benefits; government benefits they would receive; other financial assets including RRSPs, TFSAs, and nonregistered investments, as well as retained earnings in a private company. The next step was to establish a retirement budget. This involved an estimate of what their monthly expenditures would be, annual va-

cation costs, and estimated future lump sum expenditures (i.e. new vehicle, financial assistance to children, etc). Now that the computer had all the information, all that was left was to make some assumptions. Specifically we needed to choose an assumed rate of return on investments, an inflation rate, as well as how long they would need income for. For all three the computer was again helpful, as it provided upto-date mortality tables, as well as decades of historical data on rates of return and inflation. See SECURITY, page A32

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saw fit, and look at not only what we could expect in the way of returns, but also how likely it would be to achieve a given rate of return. We began with an asset mix of 60 per cent fixed income and 40 per cent Canadian equities, which posted an average annual rate of return since 1924 of eight per cent. But to be safe, we also looked at rolling 30year periods. As it turned out the worst 30 year period between 1924 and today (for our chosen asset mix) was from 1929 to 1956. During this 30 year period our chosen asset mix achieved an annual rate of return of 5.7 per cent. We assumed some fees and again averaged down to be conservative and agreed

on an assumed rate of four per cent — a rate that is achievable with little risk —even in today’s low interest rate environment. All that was left to do was to click on the results page, and there it was — in full colour. Based on our conservative assumptions there was enough to fund their retirement with full indexing. They both smiled. Jim Grant, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd (RJL). The views expressed are those of the author, and not necessarily those of Raymond James Ltd. This article is for information only. Securities are offered through Raymond James Ltd.

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2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

FENCING

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE

Ivan 250-758-0371 WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

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APARTMENT SIZE Half moon sectional sofa (3 pcs on caster). 30â€? high, 32â€? deep. Pastel colors in ďŹ ne stripes. Perfect cond. $295. 250-248-9400 DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.

BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114 CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

UPTOWN QUALICUM. 3 bdrm 1 bath rancher in Hermitage Park. 1,200.sq ft, updated peek-a-boo view of ocean and mtns. French doors leading to deck. $304,000. Katherine 250 752-5433.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Well maintained, +/- 1200 sq ft. Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to schools & shopping. Reasonable offers considered $280,000 Call 250-240-8558 Parksville, 681 Blenkin Ave. LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appliâ€™s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

Parksville 2 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

QUALICUM BEACH $295,000 1512 sq/ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, 5 yr old modular home situated on own land in Coop Park. Lots of parking. Will trade for rancher in Nanaimo or Oceanside. 250-738-0248

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WILF @ Parksville: 250-586-3945 250-248-3337

PORTABLE â€œAQUATICâ€? Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272

LANDSCAPING

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FURNITURE

SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

REAL ESTATE

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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TOOLS 18â€? BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12â€? Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

GARDEN CLEAN-UP, hedge, lawn, sprinkler adjust, haul away anything. Call (250)2401116 for service today!

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GARDENING

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CLEANING SERVICES

T & R FENCING custom cedar fences, gates, & arbours. Tony Albanese 250-951-6289 t-albanese@hotmail.com

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255

CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116.

BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027.

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatevSmall engine repair, er. Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

JVC 48â€? projection colour TV (grey), ďŹ‚oor model, 6 yrs old, great picture and colour, $200 obo. Call (250)951-0839.

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CARPENTRY

Chrisâ€™s Carpentry Kitchen & Bath Renoâ€™s Cabinet repairs, Small Carpentry Projects Interior ďŹ nishing, Decks, Handyman Services, etc. Serving Parksville and Qualicum Beach 30yrs. exp. semi retired Free Estimates Reasonable Rates

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

SUITES, UPPER

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ďŹ replace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 1. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662.

QUALICUM BAY, 1 bdrm cottage, 800 sq ft, $700 mo, priv setting, all utils inclâ€™d except heat, N/S, pets neg with dep. Avail immed. (250)240-2335.

QUALICUM BEACH Rancher, walk to town & beach, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double garage in NEW condition, $1350/mo utils extra. Available immed. Call 250-752-4842.

AVAIL NOV. 1st. 2-bdrm in 4-plex, Downtown Parksville. NP/NS. Refâ€™s please. $850. inclds hydro, shared laundry. (250)752-3425.

PARKSVILLE. 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W ďŹ‚oors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. now. $950 p/mo. Lease, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. 250-947-5151. PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently renoâ€™d, 1/4 acre lot close to all amenities. Likely the nicest home in price range! 250-947-9959. To view go to www.propertyguys.com/42584

PARKSVILLE, Brand new luxury apartments on Weld St. 6 stainless steel appliances, granite c/tops, some with ocean view, centrally located, small pets ok, N/S bldg. Avail Immed. Call 250-468-9811

HOMES WANTED

PARKSVILLE, LUXURIOUS 2 bdrm condo, 2 bath, ďŹ replace, patio, prkg inclâ€™d, $1100 mo + utils. Call (250)713-1025.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com

PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, top ďŹ‚oor in quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $850. Avail Oct. or Nov. 1. 250-954-7435. QUALICUM. (7 kms from) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $450. + utils. Avail. Nov. 1st. 250-954-4018. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM: 1 bdrm apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds all utilâ€™s. Avail Nov. 1. 250-752-3333. QUALICUM BEACH- 1 bdrm, furnished suite, bright, waterfront. Avail now. NS/NP. $825 inclds utils/internet. Call 250757-8682 or 250-752-9252.

QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P, $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847 QUALICUM- Walk to everything. 2 bdrm duplex. car port, storage. NS/NP. Discount to good tenant. (250)954-3645.

HOUSESITTING MATURE WOMAN will house sit and or pet sit. Call Shirley 250-248-9628

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

QUALICUM RANCHER- On crawl space, dbl garage, sunroom, hardwood ďŹ‚oors, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, 4 appls. Gorgeous mountain view. NS/NP. $1000 mo. Avail Nov. 1st. 250-752-1693, 250-228-9891.

The Kerr Group Management Parksville: 2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow. 1600 sq.ft. All hardwood ďŹ‚oors, nice view of pond off deck. N/S. Avail. now. $1250./mo Call (250)586-1100 WHISKEY CREEK, charming fully furnished 2 bdrm home. Avail Oct 31-Apr 31â€™13. 5 appls, propane f/p, n/s, small pet OK. Most util incl. $950./mo. 250-752-9495

PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm trailer w/addition. F/S, no pets. Refâ€™s. $800 + util. Avail Nov 1st. 250248-9828

Retail / Professional Location for Lease

HOMES FOR RENT

in Qualicum Beach. 854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.

QUALICUM BEACH- waterfront condo. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, secure parking. Adult oriented building, non smoking no pets. $1150/mo. Call 250752-5021 or 250-954-5021. Available Sept. 1st.

RENTALS

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

APARTMENT/CONDO

QUALICUM 50+ furnished small apt avail from Nov May. $450. Call 250-228-0518 or animacg@hotmail.com

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Light Industrial space for lease $6.50/sq.ft. Call 250-248-8921 RETAIL/OFFICE- 530sq ft, 130 W 2nd Ave, Heard Centre, Qualicum Beach. $12sq ft+ triple net. Parking access doors front & rear. Available Nov 1 or sooner. Call (250)752-9892.

MODULAR HOMES

ERRINGTON- (5 kms to Parksville) 1150sq ft, 3 bdrm Rancher, 1 bath, electric heat, quiet, treed property shared acreage with neighbours, 12x20 shed. Fenced yard, no dogs. $800/mo. Available immediately. Call 250-248-7118 or cell 250-954-5045. ERRINGTON BY the falls: Bachelor cabin with loft sleeping space, $750/mo. incls. laundry, hydro, internet. Avail Nov. 1, NS/NP. (250)951-9621 HOME ON 1 acre beautifully landscaped lot on Corcan Road available for rent November 1st. Eighteen hundred square feet plus basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, bright open kitchen, large master suite, wood stove, garage. $1300 plus utilities. Call 250954-9000 NEW CUSTOM 3 bdrm, 2 bath home 12 min to Qualicum Beach. Share 15 acres of trails & pond. 5 appl, N/S, 1 pet neg. $1150. 250-757-8862. OCEANFRONT, DEEP Bay. 1400 sq.ft. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 applâ€™s. N/S. Small pet neg. $1000./mo. + utils. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. (778) 241-5253. PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appls, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300+ utils. Refs reqâ€™d. Oct 1. (250)752-9807.

Garage Sales

PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, NS, NP, $1350. Avail Nov. 1st. (403)278-6857

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PARKSVILLE, 4 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, excellent condition, all applâ€™s + gas f/p, covered patio & sunroom, fully fenced yard, garden areas, great location close to Wembley Mall & all schools. Pets OK on approval, N/S, $1600 + util. Avail immed. Call 250-954-2254

GARAGE SALES

Q.B. BRIGHT furn 3 bdrm rancher, nr beach, $1250+ utilâ€™s. NS/NP (604)240-1069.

QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date: Oct. 14th., 2012, 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Entertainment & small animal swap. Tables: $8.00 Rain or Shine. Ph: 250-757-8481 or 250-7579938.

QUALICUM BEACH, 1 bdrm + sunroom on half acre, 4 appls, N/P, N/S, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Avail Nov. 1, $800 mo. Call (250)752-0126. QUALICUM BEACHlarge 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail. Oct. 1st. 250-752-4258.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station. 1000 sq ft, 5 applâ€™s, deck with partial mountain view, NS, NP. $975/mo + utilâ€™s. Call: 1-250716-6797 or 250-248-3850. CHURCH ROAD,1 bdrm suite, large spacious, Wembly area, gated, available immed. Call 250-228-3177 COOMBS. 12 mins to Parksville/ QB. Bright 3-bdrm, open concept - kitchen, dining room, family room. Huge garage & storage. F/S, D/W, wood stove $1000./mo. (250)951-9962. ERRINGTON. PRIVATE bachelor suite. inclds heat/hydro, cable, N/S, N/P. $575 mo. avail Oct. 15. 250-248-2101. FRENCH CREEK, 2 bdrm, 1100 sq ft. Bright, clean, convenient, 2â€? blinds, ss applâ€™s, f/s, w/d, laminate ďŹ‚rs, Hvac. Oct 1. $900. 778-574-5596 PARKSVILLE, 2 Bdrm upper suite in triplex. Quiet area, close to town & beach. New bathroom. Adult oriented complex. N/S, N/P. Avail. Oct 15th. or before. $775 p/m Refâ€™s Req. Call 250-248-9215

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000kmâ€™s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725

2011 FORD Focus SE $14,900. A/C, heated seats, Bluetooth, remote keyless entry, 32 000 km, full warranties, & more! Call (250) 756-0502.

SPORTS & IMPORTS 1988 VOLVO 240DL, body in good shape, no rust at all. Good driving condition. Includes 4 new all season tires and 4 new snow tires. $2000 obo. Call (250)240-2014 or email to: joepanic@sd69.bc.ca

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

2001 JAGUAR XJ8 Black leather interior and black exterior. 153,975 km, $10,000. Call 250-586-3380

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SUITES, LOWER PARKSVILLE (SANDPIPER) clean 1 bdrm entry level, 6 appls, shower. Nov 15. Heat, light, Starchoice, some furn, shed, freezer. $800./mo N/S, Quiet. Call: 250-738-0092. LITTLE QUALICUM River, bright, spacious, 1 bdrm grd ďŹ‚r. NS/NP. Refs reqâ€™d. $550+ cable. Call (250)240-6833. PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, N/S, N/P, Avail. Oct. 15th. $1200 p/m incl. sat. TV, Hydro. Call 250-248-4074 QUALICUM BEACH - New Entry Level 1 bed suite. Be the ďŹ rst to live here! Spacious, bright with 2 private entrances, covered patio and in-suite laundry. Walk to town or beach. 1000 sq ft $900/mo inclds hydro, wireless and tv. Available Nov 1. 250-7520288

2004 NISSAN Quest, 57,000 km, immaculate condition. Dark grey colour. $10,000 ďŹ rm. Call (250)752-4442.

WE BUY All Cars! Not, we will Cars/Trucks/Vans. Car today with Phone call to: 8647.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5â€™ x 10â€™ units $36/mo. incl tax.

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA Sport. 5 spd. manual, A/C, Grey, 169,000 kmâ€™s. $4200. obo 250-752-4541

VEHICLES WANTED

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.

STORAGE

2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 kâ€™s. $13,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net

1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

PARKSVILLE: 1 bdrm charming, self contained, oceanside cottage Winter vacation in San Pareil. Daily, weekly & monthly rates. NS/NP. 250-248-3897.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

TRUCKS & VANS

Phone 250 248 6504

QUALICUM BEACH. Long term RV site, $375/mo. (excl. hydro, cable). 250-752-9544. Riverside Resort.

2007 ITASCA CAMBRIA by Winnebago. 29â€™ Class B loaded motor home with 2 slides in mint cond. Low mileage $56,500. Call 250-752-9536

1996 MERCEDES C-280, V-6, 4-door, sport sedan, color: desert sand. 162,000k, leather interior, heated seats, fully loaded, $6,500.(250)390-2424

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, two 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofďŹ ce spaces for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo each + triple nets. Call 250248-3142 or 250-248-3655.

PARKSVILLE: RV site avail. yr round on acreage. Located on Martindale Rd. $400/mo. + metered hydro. Quiet country style living, lots of parking, storage shed avail. on site. Phone Dan at 250-248-0080.

2001 KUSTOM Koach 5th Wheel, 23.5ft, air cond, sleeps 4-6 adults. Lots of cupboard space, rear full bathroom, nice condition. Must see. Do not need special licence to tow. $8,995. 1 (250)754-0725

04 BUICK RENDEZVOUS V6 Excellent condition. 211,000 km. Asking $5500. Call 250954-0894

OFFICE/RETAIL

QUALICUM BEACH, Downtown. Quiet, secure 1 bdrm + den, 810 sq.ft. condo. F/S, D/W, W/D. Large deck, u/ground parking, elevator. N/S, N/P. $950 p/m Call 250821-8997 or 250-240-3909

OTHER AREAS

AVAIL NOV. 1st. 2-bdrm + den condo, downtown Qualicum. 5 applâ€™s. N/S, N/P. Longterm tenancy preferred. $950./mo. (250)248-7612.

PARKSVILLE- BRIGHT, spacious, 1 bdrm w/deck, walk to beach, schools, parks, shops. Parking & shared W/D. NS/NP. $725+. Avail Oct 1st. 778-300-2148, 250-947-5678.

QUALICUM BEACH VILLAGE CENTER - 2 bedroom home, hardwood ďŹ‚oors, new kitchen and bathroom, bright and airy. Has 1 car garage and extra parking. $1250/mo landscaping included, available December 1. 250-752-0288

PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm mobile close to Orange Bridge, 4 applâ€™s. $800 + utils. Avail now. (250)954-1960.

BUY LAND in Belize - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder 778-403-1365.

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PARKSVILLE- 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Avail Nov 1. 55+ bldg. NP/NS. $800. 1(403)942-3752

QUALICUM BEACH recently renovated 3 bdrm house, 1.5 bath, all applâ€™s, NS/NP near town, refâ€™s reqâ€™d, avail Nov. 1, $1100/mo. 250-240-8644 or 250-240-2730.

QUALICUM BEACH (Downtown)- 1000sq ft, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, 5 appls, lrg living room & deck, $1000 mo. Avail Nov. 1. Min 1 year lease. NS/NP. 2 refâ€™s. 250-240-0549, 250-7523241 or 250-752-7904.

QUALICUM BEACH North. 1 bedroom, 925 sq feet. Private setting. 1 bath, full kitchen,w/d NS/NP. $700/month utilities not included. Available Nov. 1, 2012. Call Mike 250 752-2379

1/2 MONTH FREE! MOVE IN OCT 15. DONâ€™T PAY TIL NOV 1ST: Emerald Estates (Parksville) 50+ Independent Supportive Seniors. 1 & 2 bdrm patio suites. Walk to beach & shops. Housekeeping incl. Meals optl. $1250-$1650. 250-468-1465.

QUALICUM BEACH: 1&2 bdrm fully furnished cabins/townhouses for rent $800$950/mo. incl. ALL util. @ Riverside Resort. 400 yrds to beach. No smoking. Pets OK. 1/2 mo. deposit required. 250752-9544; drop in to view daily at 3506 West Island Hwy. www.MyRiversideResort.com

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

AUTO SERVICES BUY A car with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

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Racquetman brings home bronze Local tennis star — back from Croatia — still climbing world rankings at age 78 JAMES CL ARKE

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It was a tournament that will be remembered in part by the Canadian team for all the injuries, but Racquetman not only escaped unscathed, he bagged himself a surprise bronze medal to boot. Parksville’s Gordon Verge, 78, is home from Croatia where he spent two weeks competing in the International Tennis Federation’s Super-Seniors World Championships, which start with the Team Championships followed by the Individual Championships. This was his eighth straight appearance in the big show — “honoured again to be selected by Tennis Canada to represent this great country of ours,” Verge, aka Racquetman, said this week when __The News caught up with him. Selection to Team Canada’s four-man and four-women teams, ranging in age from 6085 (in five year increments), is based on last year’s sanctioned tournaments in Canada. This year’s World Championships were held in Croatia at two different locations — the first week in Novigrad, followed by

the second week in Umag. Racquetman’s journey started Sept. 5 in Vancouver with a flight to Toronto “where much to my surprise there were nine

other Canadian players — this was not planned — waiting to depart on the long journey to Rome.” From there it was on to Tri-

had to default our last match because of injuries to three of our players over the week, so we ended up with a sixth placing in the world and will be ranked next year.” One of those injuries was to Canada’s top gun, former Davis Cup player Bob Bedard from Aurora, Ontario, who broke his toe on day four and was sidelined the remainder of the championships. Prior to his injury, Bedard and Verge went 3-1 in Men’s Team Doubles with wins over Great Britain, Japan and Argentina. In Canada’s opening day singles match, Crichton Wilson from Montreal wrenched his knee when an unsecured metal plate covering a water connection at the side of the court slipped out from under him while going hard to the net. That injury marked the end of his tournament play. “One day and he was out — couldn’t play for the next two weeks. It was a freak accident — they had to take him to the hospital,” said Verge, adding “we had a lot of people go down with injuries. I’ve never experienced anything like it.”

este where they were picked up by the ITF buses, winding their way through Slovenia and the on to Croatia, arriving the Friday afternoon at around 2 p.m., “just in time for a late afternoon practice on the red clay courts.” The tournament featured 64 players from 16 different countries, and the teams had two practices on Saturday and two on Sunday with the opening matches Monday. According to Verge, the format each day was two singles followed by a doubles. “We had a tough draw as we were grouped with Australia, England and Japan. Basically all our matches were decided by the doubles play after splitting the singles,” he explained, adding team Canada beat Great Britain 2-1, lost to Australia 2-1, and beat Japan 2-1. A win over Argentina put them in a playoff for fifth/sixth. “As fate would have it we See bronze, page a37

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Bronze came from unplanned game The Racquetman’s success in Croatia was partially in a match he didn’t plan on playing In the singles championships the following week in Umag, Verge explained he went in planning to only play the singles and men’s doubles, but was talked into competing in the mixed doubles (being held for the first time) by fellow Team Canada veteran Joyce Cutts from Ontario. “She asked me during the opening ceremonies — I thought it was too late, because you were supposed to be registered ahead of time, but she got us in via a wildcard entry.” As it turned out, that last minute entry would prove to be a good decision. The duo won their first best-ofthree sets against Germany by scores of 6-1, 6-7 (7-4). In the ITF tiebreaker format it’s the first team to 10 points — the Canadians won 10-1. In the semifinals against another German couple they lost 6-0, 7-5 but secured the bronze medal “and some Euros” for their efforts.

Championships move to Prague next year. RANKINGS: In singles, Racquetman is currently ranked number one in B.C. in his age group (75-79), fifth in Canada, and #97 in

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In other play, Verge won his first singles match against an Argentinian, then came up short against one of Australia’s top players. In Men’s Doubles, he and his partner Kar Liang from Calgary “got clobbered by two guys from Spain, so yeah, winning that bronze medal definitely eased the pain,”

quipped the retired optician/ocularist. “It was a great trip,” he said with a smile up at Springwood Tennis Courts, adding “Croatia is a beautiful country, and they did a great job hosting the championships, I mean it’s incredible — there were 2-to-300 matches a day.” The World Tennis

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