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‘I’m a happy girl,’ says BLT coordinator Deborah Davenport LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Thirty-five thousand dollars in funding has been restored to the region’s literacy organization, Building Learning Together. The announcement came Monday by Education Minister Don McRae at a conference in Vancouver, stating the government would provide the provincial literacy organization Decoda with a $1 million grant, allowing it to reinstate previously- promised funds to 55 B.C. communities. “I’m very thrilled to see that the government is acknowledging the significance of literacy and learning in our province,” said Community Literacy Coordinator Deborah Davenport. “I’m a happy girl.” The NEWS reported last Thursday that BLT was told in January it would not be receiving any funds from Decoda this year. BLT was planning to eliminate a number of local services related to literacy this June, including the Learning Technology Centre at the new Family Place and the BLT2Go Outreach Bus. Those programs will now run as planned. See LITERACY, page A7

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The dream of restoring rail service to Vancouver Island may be inspirational, but at some point people need to stop dreaming and get serious about making something happen, says Dave Willie. The Qualicum Beach director for the Regional District of Nanaimo, says there needs to be some form of “drop-dead” date for the current proposal. In an interview this week, Willie said that while all the money requested by the Island Corridor Foundation to restore the track for service has been obtained, the regional district’s portion — $945,000 — is slated to remain in a trust fund and will only become available when VIA Rail resumes service.

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SAD DAY AT THE BEACH: Residents of Admiral Tryon Blvd. in Parksville, and visitor Sean La Croix of Calgary (above) were saddened to find this sea lion washed up on the beach in front of their homes Tuesday.

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Tom Davies is giving a big thumbs-up to the new Oceanside Health Centre (OCA). The spokesman for the Federation of Residents’ Associations (FORA) — a group that’s been vocal in the push to improve health services in Parksville Qualicum Beach — was taken on a tour of the OHC last week along with seven other FORA members and MLA Ron Cantelon. The health centre’s chief administrative officer, Sheila Cruikshank, was the group’s guide. The OHC will open June 24. “We are just really pumped up at what we saw there,” Davies said this week. “I think it’s better than a good start. I think we will see a level of service delivery that we haven’t seen here before.” The Vancouver Island Health Authority announced this month that services — and hours of operation — of the OHC will be phased in over three months starting June 24. Davies said he is not surprised all the promised services and the hours of operation aren’t full bore on the OHC’s opening date. “You’d like everything to be apple-pie perfect . . . it just isn’t going to happen that way,” said Davies. “The fact there are delays — would that surprise anyone used to building and staffing these kind of facilities? I think not. I’d be surprised if everything was in place.” When the centre opens June 24 it will have imaging and labs services and a host of other VIHA programs currently operating in other buildings around the region. The centre’s hours will mirror those of the existing facilities.

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Regional District of Nanaimo chair Joe Stanhope has added his voice to a chorus of complaint by his coastal communities colleagues about an impending rise in ferry rates. Stanhope was among the Coastal Regional District Chairs Group that met in Victoria on March 12 with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), and separately with opposition MLAs, to discuss the recently released Ferry Consultation Report. Mary Polak, MOTI minister, advised that although she recognized the challenges and regarded affordability as a key component of the sustainability of BC Ferries, there would be no more funding available this year and probably none in 2014. She also noted there would be service cuts. In an interview, Stanhope said something has to be done to deal with ferry fares, which he called “past the tipping point” and a very real threat to the Vancouver Island economy. “This is serious,” he said. “There’s no question about it. Ferry costs have gone out of control. This is not so much a thing for ferry users. It’s affecting our whole economy, it’s affecting our tourism and our real estate, particularly on Quadra and even on Gabriola Island.” Even people on the Island who don’t use

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the ferries are impacted, Stanhope continued, because most products are shipped from the mainland. Stanhope contrasted the four per cent fare increase that kicks in April 1 to the free ferry transport available in the B.C. interior. “It wasn’t too long ago in my lifetime the government took over the ferries and Premier Bennett said they were part of the highway system,” he said. “Now, the province spends over $20 million a year on the free ferries in the interior and they just bought a $20 million ferry for a 30-minute crossing in the Kootenays.” Stanhope isn’t sure what the answer is, but he said a further subsidy to the coastal ferry system is clearly a part of it. “It’s about fairness,” he said. “We’re paying for the Interior ferries and if you look at what it would cost taxpayers across B.C., it wouldn’t be that big an item.” At the meeting with opposition MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Claire Trevena and Nicholas Simons, all chairs expressed their views on the ferry system’s effects on their respective regions. The MLAs advised the Chairs Group that, if the NDP was to form the next government, they would like to make significant changes in the operations of the coastal ferry service as they were not satisfied with the high fares which were affecting the local economies.

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Digging the ditch of dissent The issue has resulted in packed galleries for the past three Qualicum Beach town council meetings — on Monday, some comments were something less than polite and the mayor was not pleased. A stormwater basin near houses has challenged council and town staff for months, and residents are still not convinced their homes will be safe JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

The discussion over what has to be the most debated ditch in the history of development turned decidedly demonstrative Monday night. Residents of Trio Lane and Garrett Road took turns expressing their continued concerns about the town’s plan for a water detention basin behind their homes during Qualicum Beach town council’s regular meeting. One resident, Alex Borthwick, received an admonishment of sorts from Mayor Teunis Westbroek after she, in the mayor’s estimation, went too far in her criticism of town staff. “I, myself, would put more planning into a trip to the supermarket,” said Borthwick, adding that she believed town staff were being “insincere” and employA level of arrogance ing “bully-boy” that does not seem to be tactics regarding matched by a level of the construction of competence the basin. Borthwick said ALEX BORTHWICK staff showed “a level of arrogance that does not seem to be matched by a level of competence.” When she had finished her submission, Westbroek said he believed staff were being forthright with residents. “I do not like the comments on the motives of our staff,” said the mayor. “I do think they (staff) are sincere and comments regarding their character are not acceptable.” Henry Chamulak, the first resident to raise concerns about the basin, later added some levity to the proceedings while still expressing his frustrations over the process and his

concerns regarding safety. Chamulak said since the site has been stripped of vegetation in preparation for construction, rainwater has gathered in his yard more than what was the norm. “This comes as no surprise,” said Chamulak, who was a home builder in Saskatchewan before retiring to Qualicum Beach with his wife Rose to their Trio Lane home about 10 years ago. “And it’s only an example of what’s to come.” Chamulak said he doesn’t believe staff are following accepted minimum engineering standards and guidelines in regards to the construction of the basin. “Any legitimate engineering firm would certainly frown upon this,” he said. “Why would we ignore all these bodies who study these things?” Chamulak called the current plan a “Mickey-Mouse patch job” and he once again implored town staff to look for an alternative site. “We will have to live with the longterm implications of this short-sighted thinking,” he said. Engineer Bob Weir said Tuesday the town is waiting for geotechnical and other reports before setting another meeting date with residents. He also said safety is a concern and the town won’t accept plans for work on the basin until it is happy these concerns are addressed. Weir also dismissed suggestions the ditch could be relocated. “There is no other site where this can physically go.” Weir said this site for the basin has been discussed for more than 10 years. “It’s been on the books for a long time,” said Weir. “Everyone wants progress but no one wants change.”

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For three years, the Ministry of Education has funded Decoda, created to support Vancouver’s bid for the Olympics. With $2.5 million, the organization was able to send out $35,000 to B.C. communities to fund a literacy outreach coordinator. The ministry reduced that funding to $1 million last year, and Decoda added $1.5 million from its reserves to address the shortfall. This year, Decoda announced it would not be able to make up the shortfall. The $1 million grant announced

Monday brings total grant funding from the provincial government to Decoda to $2.5 million in 2012-13, including $500,000 provided in September for the Raise-A-Reader campaign. Davenport said she thinks the change-in-heart from the government to provide Decoda with the funds was due to a a collective effort from literacy advocates. “I think there was huge mobilization throughout the province from the community literacy coordinators in

each district sending letters, and mobilizing communities to advocate the need for this type of work,” said Davenport. “And I think we were listened to as a collective group.” BLT still has its funding battles to face, such as finding money to support staffing at places like the new Munchkinland Exploration Centre. But BLT has been creative in the past, Davenport said, and she said with this huge burden off its shoulders, the possibilities are looking much brighter.

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That passenger rail service, Willie said, has become less likely as a result of federal budget cuts of up to $288 million from the subsidy to VIA Rail announced in this week’s federal budget. This, he said, comes in conjunction with the loss of the train station and maintenance yard in Victoria. Willie suggested that rather than expanding passenger service to leave from Nanaimo in the morning, the lack of funding could result in service being returned to the same schedule it had prior to the railway shutting down. “I think there would be a lot of disappointed folks that voted on that if they return to the time table that is not the one proposed to be part of the agreement,” Willie said, noting

he wants to protect the $15 million in federal and provincial funding for the corridor, whether or not the railway resumes service. Because of this, he said a “drop-dead” date is needed on the current proposal, he said, so planners can move on to other possibilities. Rather than running a rail service, Willie suggested the corridor could be used in different ways. “It could be different in each regional district, but they would each maintain the corridor.” ICF general manager Graham Bruce said he remains confident the rail corridor will host regularly-scheduled passenger service, despite the cuts to VIA’s subsidy. “I don’t see it impacting us,” he said.

“We also had a memo that showed that through the new Canada Works plan, there’s $50 million allocated for operations on remote runs — and on the Island we would classify as part of that, even though we don’t see ourselves as remote. As well, there’s another $58 million over five years allocated for capital improvements for short line commuter transit and rail lines.” Bruce dismissed concerns about VIA service returning to the old schedule. “The whole point of this is for an improved service,” he said. “That’s what we’re working on. We are in discussions with VIA to bring the train service agreement to completion and ... I’m fairly confident we will get what we are trying to achieve.”

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THEFT IN NANOOSE BAY

The Parksville Curling Club & Host Committee of the 2013 CDI BC Men’s Provincial Curling Championship wish to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the event a huge success.

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There’s a dinosaur on the loose in Nanoose Bay and Oceanside RCMP are asking for the public’s help to track it down. Corporal Jesse Foreman said the unique, velociraptor lawn ornament was stolen from outside a home in Nanoose Bay overnight on either March 20 or 21. “This lawn ornament is a large steel dinosaur skeletal structure and was hand built by the resident,” Foreman said. “The ornament is approximately two to three feet in height and weighs more than 50 pounds.” He said the thieves likely used a truck to transport the piece and he noted it will prove hard to hide given the unique

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nature of the ornament. “It would mean a lot to the owners to have their family treasure returned,” he said. Anyone with information

about this theft is asked to call the Oceanside RCMP at 250248-611 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Society thanks Old Dutch owners Donation helps those who may not have a good bed AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The Nanaimo Region John Howard Society is thanking the Old Dutch Inn owners for a large donation during their ongoing renovations. “I would like to thank John, Ken, Noel and Shirley from Quality Foods, owners of the Old

Dutch Inn, for their generous donation of beds, bedding, tables, chairs, coffeepots and varies other items,” said executive director France Tellier. She said the items have been passed on to individual clients and other community agencies. “Please accept our appreciation as your generosity has benefitted so many people who otherwise would not have a good bed to sleep in and/or the use of other basic household items,” she said.

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Health Matters

It is a commonly-held belief that if a product is “natural,” it is healthier and safer than others, but do the facts support this belief? Recently, a study, which involved interviewing users of natural health products Allison Fee (NHPs) to screen for adverse reactions, found Pharmacist that approximately a quarter of the patients were, /Manager indeed, experiencing an reaction that could be attributed to the NHP! Just the facts, ma’am! Some alternative therapies do prove to be effective. When a group of postmenopausal women were treated with hypnosis 5 times per week for 3 months, they reduced their hot flashes by up to 75%! During treatments, they were provided with images of coolness, safety and relaxation and an audio recording. They also reported improved sleep. No one knows why it helps, but it does! Foot health plays a vital role in our day-to-day lives, but we often don’t think about it until there’s a problem. Diabetics need to be proactive about their foot care, but otherwise, many foot issues can be addressed at home. Moleskin and callus/corn cushions are useful, as is a pumice stone. Foot powders can be helpful and non-prescription orthotics can be worth a try before expensive custom ones. Our pharmacists are always there to help you with your home remedies. Many products are safe and effective – but they’ll also let you know when it’s time to seek medical assistance.

Know your TRU blood pressure! Bp TRU is an automated, non-invasive blood pressure & pulse monitoring system considered second only to a 24-hour blood pressure monitor. Six readings over 12 min. – the first is discarded & the final 5 readings are averaged to give a clear picture of your “TRU” blood pressure. Medicine Centre offers a computer enhanced program to record your readings, with printouts available to take to your physician. Call us today, or stop by, to find out more about this valuable free service.

Mothers and Daughters

Gordon Lafleur Photography is looking for 30 to 50 mothers and daughters who would like to participate in our 14th annual “Tribute to Mothers and Daughters” portrait exhibit. The show will open May 12 at the Quality Resort Bayside (Parksville). We’d love to include a variety of age groups as well as multi-generation portraits. If this is something you have always wanted to do, please call us immediately. We will not charge a session fee for any of the participants, and portraits included in the exhibit will be available at special one-time only prices.

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h, the romance of the rail. A civilized, leisurely way to travel worry-free, up and down the Island, through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. When it comes to whether the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) actually makes rail service happen once again on our Island, that romantic notion and $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee. Despite massive cuts to VIA Rail’s federal-government subsidies, ICF general manager Graham Bruce told The NEWS this week he remains “fairly confident” service above and beyond what it used to be — which means including the Parksville Qualicum Beach region — is still going to happen. Bruce’s confidence, and $2.50, will get you . . . well, you get the picture. The rail project has been a topic of conversation at many local government meetings, and Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Willie, the town’s representative on the Regional District of Nanaimo’s board of directors, has voiced his doubts, displeasure and skepticism at almost every council meeting. What Willie and others like Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer have been saying of late bears notice. These community leaders are prudently asking if there’s a Plan B for the millions in funding already promised the ICF. If the ICF and VIA Rail can’t pull this off, what happens to that money? Is there a way to secure that funding for other kinds of improvements to the rail corridor if the trains don’t actually run? How about a linear park? These are the questions being asked by these municipal politicians and others. As Willie pointed out in an interview yesterday, Bruce’s group is not called the Island Rail Foundation. It’s about the corridor itself, and if it’s not going to be used for rail service, then what? It’s true the rest of the world’s developed nations are putting more and more money into rail service, most of it high-tech and high-speed. Vancouver Island does not have the population to support that kind of service on its corridor, never mind the billions of dollars that would be required to upgrade the rails and purchase the hardware. We urge the directors of all five regional districts who are supporting this latest rail proposal to do the prudent thing and develop a plan to retain the money promised from senior governments for this project, trains or no trains. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters GIVE US A CHANCE

After spending nine years teaching English in China, I came home to Canada and in November located to beautiful Parksville. I am so happy to be back in Canada, breathing the free, fresh air of this community. I am also searching for employment, as are the many people I have met at the Parksville Career Centre. It seems that there is a forgotten demographic in this community and I am part of it. This demographic is the over-50 person who is seeking employment. The Career Centre has been very helpful, yet employment still eludes many of us. I do understand that training young people benefits the future of B.C., while my demographic group would bring a wealth of life experience to an organization, and this creates a kind of ‘Catch 22’ situation. Employers, please give equal consideration to workers of all ages. Victoria Snowdon Parksville

IMPROVE ARGUMENTS As the B.C. Conservative Candidate for the Alberni-Pacific Rim riding, I am writing regarding the precipitous 5,000-name petition against the Raven coal mine. Many years ago, when I worked at the Alberta WCB, a new director of claims was hired. At that time, there was great antagonism towards anything and anyone from eastern Canada, so, instead of considering his credentials, the knee-jerk sneer was: “He’s from Ontario!” And so the defamation began.

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The stories about what he supposedly said or did became so wild and the underlying attitude towards him so vicious, I eventually booked an appointment and asked him myself if they were true. He was shocked. Long story short: the instigator, an “anti-easterner” department manager, was discovered to be the source of the rumours. Unfortunately, some still refused to accept the “hated easterner.” The moral of this story is this: there are many different reasons why people fear the mine. For some, it’s simply concern there may be heavy trucks on the road 24/7. Others are dismayed by tales they’ve been told. However, until the reports have been filed, reviewed and debated, no one yet knows the whole situation. We are certainly entitled to our individual thoughts, candid opinions and to provide solid evidence, for or against, but not to engage in manipulative scare-mongering. Please let us all try and test the investigation results, then respect other people’s concerns and consider their suggestions, before we put the Raven coal mine and its supporters in a headlock. As Desmond Tutu advised: “Don’t raise your voice: improve your argument.” EnidMary SangStEr-KElly Errington

NO POSTURING HERE Re: editor John Harding’s recent editorial regarding the proposed Raven coal mine. What struck me was Harding’s suggestion that the debate has been dominated by posturing and conjecture equally on both sides of the debate, and that it has been “no

coal mines ever” vs. “we need the jobs, period.” It’s just not true. Opposition to this proposal has been dominated by presenting challenging facts to the pervasive assumptions carried by many, including in your editorial. Clearly, you have not spent a great deal of time examining what the opposition has been saying. From the beginning, those opposed to the Raven mine have been pointing out the fact that the shared aquifers of the mine and our communities have not been mapped. For many, this is our drinking water. It is neither posturing nor conjecture. The Raven mine poses a very real threat to this precious fresh water resource. I’m sure if this proposed mine was planned for the area you get your drinking water from, you might see things somewhat differently. And for all the promise of “hundreds of well paying jobs.” We still have no idea who will fill the skilled mining jobs. The current B.C. Government’s own resource sector audit has reported that B.C. has a severe shortage in skilled coal miners, and that immigrant labour will be needed to fill these jobs for some years to come. Adding to this sorry scenario, is the fact that the Raven coal mine’s owners will pay no mineral royalties to the provincial treasury, as they own the land and the mineral rights beneath it, fee simple. In attempting to be fair and balanced, you have negated the overwhelming legitimacy of the fact based opposition to the Raven Mine proposal. KEith PortEouS Denman Island See LETTERS, page A12

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Harmonica for Seniors: Weds, April 3, 10, 17, 24 PLEASE JOIN US AT ONE OF OUR WORKSHOPS 9:30-11am (with Gerry Barnum) Medical Lab Appointments and Lab Results

Online Learn techniques and songs in this funanand casual introduction to harmonica. Learn how to create account and make your lab appointment as well as view your lab results online. Bring your own harmonica in the key of “C”. No experience necessary. Jan 22, 2013 at 9:30-10:30 am Feb 26, 2013 at 9:30-10:30 am

Electronic Tax Filing: Thursday, April Health 4 (withInformation John Eyre) Getting Safe Reliable Online

Feb 12, 2013 at 9:30-10:30 am Discover electronic resources that can help you better understand personal tax filing. Reg Edibles Landscapes, Food Forests and Mimicking Nature’s iste T Processes: MORE Friday,WORKSHOPS April 5 (with Ben Geselbracht) oday r

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Windows 8 Coffee Chat: Thursday, Aprilwww.oceansideblt.ca 11 (with John Eyre) EVERYONE WELCOME Join us for coffee and snacks and bring your Windows 8 questions (or share your knowledge) in an informal Q&A session.

eBooks & eReaders: Tuesday, April 16 (with Trevor) Learn about different devices and explore a variety of online sources for eBooks and how to put them on your eReader.

How Do You Learn: Thurs, April 18 (with Amber Scotchburn) Discover your best learning style! Guidance on how you best learn, as well as educating you about other ways to learn. Having this knowledge will improve your ability to learn!

I Hear Music and I Write: Fri, April 19 (with Carrie Powell-Davidson) Capture your deepest thoughts and awaken your creativity through journaling and discover the value of music as a way to “open up” and allow the flow of expression.

Search Better Online: Tue, April 23 (with John Eyre) Improve your online search skills so you can find better information, faster.

Excel, Advance Your Workplace Skills: Thurs, April 25 (with David Popham)

Learn to understand the type of data you have and what question you are trying to answer. Then use some simple tools to help management make sound decisions.

Social Media Primer: Fri, April 26 (with Heidi Abbott) Curious about social media? Asking yourself, “What’s the big deal?” Join us to find out if social media is something you might want to add to your personal life.

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Pick uP after kitty I’m sure I am not the only gardener in Parksville who is upset with cats using my vegetable and flower beds are their toilet. Every spring I get to remove at least five pounds of litter from my gardens. This is disgusting and a health hazard and I am fed up with it. Dog owners have to pick up after their pets and cat owners also should be held responsible. Other cities and municipalities have passed bylaws that limit cats to the indoors or contained in their yard. If you are a gardener who also feels strongly about this issue, I suggest you write a letter to the mayor and council requesting such a bylaw be put in place. If you write, ask them to respond with their action plan. Dianne ackerman Parksville

Horgan no Hero Last week NDP House Leader John Horgan was campaigning in Vancouver on CKNW talk radio. Horgan was being interviewed and made reference to David Black’s investment and proposed refinery in Kitimat: “It’s irresponsible to assume be-

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cause the guy (Black) has an idea it’s going to be successful, because that’s not the track record of private sector investment. Everybody’s got a good idea . . . there’s a sucker born every minute.” Is this how the NDP is going to treat private investment? The issue is not the refinery in Kitimat, it is the idea that the “private sector” is a sucker for investing in B.C. and its people. Horgan has a long history of being a government employee and an elected official. Does this make him smarter than the private sector, which has invested in all the small, medium and large businesses in B.C.? Does Horgan have no confidence in the people of B.C.? Possibly Horgan should apologize to all B.C. residents who are trying to make a difference in this province by investing in the future. Or possibly he should step outside his comfort zone (government) and try, like the rest of us, to invest for the success of the next generation in B.C., or would that make him a sucker too? Do all NDP members believe in Horgan and this is why he is the house leader?

A recent visit to Vancouver by federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver was designed to quell the doubts about our nation’s capacity to tackle oil spills, but it had the opposite effect. A public relations ploy at best, Oliver’s “inspirational” message faltered when the arrival of a ship from Victoria, capable of oil spill clean up, was delayed. Unfortunately, the ship ran aground on a sandbar while traveling across the Georgia Strait. The captain met a ferry in Active Pass and took evasive action. Then, while he is awaiting the missing ship, Oliver speaks about the pipeline and environmental safety. He goes on to say that he is “sure that British Columbians will absolutely respond to the science and facts going forward.” What science and whose facts is he referring to? Our government’s scientists are now muzzled. Science in Canada is politicized, and is transformed into political spin designed to serve the interests of the privileged few at the expense of the rest of Canadians. With the anniversary of the Exxon Valdes oil spill just past, west coast residents are not going to be easy prey.

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Sorry I’m late ... It started innocentyou would say I was ly enough. raptured up to some “Sorry I’m late,” I kind of … heaven. I said one morning as I By Neil Horner remember everything arrived at work a little was very bright and I behind schedule. “I heard a mighty voice. found a baby duckling ‘HEY, I TOLD YOU that had a hurt wing, NOT TO PLAY WITH so I had to nurse it THE REMOTE.’ back to health.” Then I heard anothNobody believed er mighty voice, but me and I can’t say I with a higher pitch. blame them — be‘YOU’RE NOT THE cause I was lying after all. BOSS OF ME!’ That’s OK though, because in And I heard the first mighty reality I didn’t have to make excus- voice again. es. Reporters sometimes have to ‘GIVE ME THAT!’ work stupid hours and it’s not unAnd then I was back in my car common to compensate by com- and I just had to pull over and … ing in a little later the next morn- you know, think about things for a ing. I guess I just have a high need bit.” for fun though and it has since beMy boss of one day gawped. come a point of pride to come up “What on earth are you on with something different. about, Horner?” “Sorry I’m late. I was going to It didn’t take him long to clue in be early but I got some bad news though and now his ears perk up before I even got out the door this just like everybody else’s when he morning and before I knew it I’d hears those three words. agreed to deliver some ring up to “Sorry I’m late. My twin brothMount Doom.” er hurt his back yesterday and I “Sorry I’m late. I was going to be guess there’s some sort of weird early, but this elderly lady cut me bond between twins because this off in traffic so I had to sit right on morning I woke up and I couldn’t her tail all the way to Duncan, lean- feel my legs! I still can’t feel them! ing on the horn the whole time. I Can somebody feel my legs? Anythink she learned something today body?” though.” Lately though, I’ve hit a slump. Those three words, “Sorry I’m “Sorry I’m late. Being late shows late,” bring newsroom activity to a complete disrespect and disdain stop. for your fellow employees and “Sorry I’m late. I was going to be since we’ve known each other for early, but as I was driving to work quite a while now, I thought it’s something must have happened about time you knew how I really because all I can remember was a feel about you.” strange, bright light in the sky and “Lame,” said Lissa. first my watch and then my car “Lame,” agreed John. stopped working and then… and I’ve heard a lot of that lately. Afthen it was three hours later and ter all this time I’m afraid I’m runI was idling at the side of the road ning out of material. and I was all … sore.” I need help. From you. The tradition was well enAnyone who has a good and trenched when Steve Heywood fun excuse for why they’re late for took his leave and my new editor work can share it by e-mailing it to grabbed the tiller. I guess I kind of news@pqbnews.com. shocked poor John the first time I If I get enough good ones I’ll put was tardy. them in a future column, so if you “Sorry I’m late,” I said. “I was go- don’t want your boss to know it’s ing to be early, but as I was driving you, for goodness sake use a fake to work … I don’t know … I guess name!

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Legendary junk ties up at Deep Bay She has been immortalized in solid silver, but the China Cloud is more than just a fond memory on the B.C. coast. The 42-foot Chinese junk was built in 1982 on a beach in Scottie Bay on Lasqueti Island by world-famous wooden boat builder Allen Farrell. The Shipping News boat of the week was built primarily from red cedar and has a copper-clad bottom. She only draws two and a half feet of water. Farrell sailed the boat with his wife Sharie until she passed away in 1996. The boat now ties up at Mudge Island normally, but was in Deep Bay this week. China Cloud was the subject of the artwork on some of Tolling Jennings’ coins at Lasqueti Mint.

Cove Yacht Club Spring Race Days” series took place in excellent conditions on Sunday, March 24. Fleet captaion By Richard Hudson Neil reports that Neal Horner Berger’s Shingebiss, with Peter Jacobson as skipper, took the win in the first race, with Brian Robinson helming Flight to second place and Bill Walters in Rambunctious taking third. The second race saw Rambunctious take the second race with Neal Berger’s Shingebiss in second and Flight in third. “Both races provided great competition, with less than two minutes separating first from third in each race and mere seconds separating Flight and Shingebiss in both races,” Hudson said.

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“This council voted for a very transparent process,” said Willie. “I would encourage all of council to follow the process or change the process.” Westbroek then said he and Willie would have to “agree to disagree” and the process “has gone on too long.” Also, from Qualicum Beach town council’s regular meeting Monday night: • Permission was granted to the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market to close Veterans’ Way at Memorial Avenue on April 6, 13, 20 and 27 and to use the parking lot around the former bus garage adjacent to TOSH on July 27. • Permission was granted to TOSH to hold the Art in Action component of the Grand Prix d’Art event on the parking lot around the former bus garage on July 27. • Dr. Paul Hasselback, the medical health officer for the Vancouver Island Health Authority, gave council a brief presentation outlining statistics related to Qualicum Beach. Hasselback has given a similar presentation to the City of Parksville and the board of directors of the Regonal District of Nanaimo. • Council gave first reading to the 2013 tax rates bylaw, which includes a 3.5 per cent increase in property taxes. Changes can be made at subsequent readings of the bylaw (the second reading is schedule for April) but as the bylaw stands now, the town portion of a homeowner’s 2013 tax bill will be approximately $3.34 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $1,336 for a $400,000 home.

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Spring’s mystery Notice and enjoy all of the spring season’s various resurrections Snow, sleet and freezing rain what once was, rather a chance to thwarted thoughts of spring for a journey in a new way, with a new day or two, but the sunshine has direction and new prospects. The allowed us to think once more of stories of Easter faith and transdaffodils, golf, warm formation remind us breezes and, speakthat there is hope and ing personally, riding that we can be a part my motorcycle. of that hope. Small With thoughts of By hilde J. Seal gifts of kindness, an spring, some folks encouraging word, a also look to the arrivcompassionate hand al of Easter and the on a shoulder, can promise of new life, make a difference in transformation and a person’s life, and ofresurrection. When fer resurrection. I listen to the news The amazing love, and hear of neighgenerosity, hope for bourhood beatings, the marginalized, The mystery of political manipulaand healing for the resurrection is tion, ongoing povbroken that Jesus erty, discrimination that we can’t pin it offers, is confirmed and hate crimes, I down or predict its in his life, death and wonder what signif- coming and some- resurrection. God icance resurrection times we miss it all is not distant, rathtogether. has for the world. er the Holy One is hilde j. seal The mystery of as close as our own resurrection is that breath, offering us a we can’t pin it down new chance and new or predict its coming and some- life. times we miss it all together. It Notice and enjoy the signs of is found in the laugh of an elder, spring and be open to the wonthe wonder of a child, a changed der of God among us. Resurreclife, new love and whenever we tion’s mystery is for everyone, notice the Holy in the ordinary. stay awake and be a part of the Easter breaks into our world in possibilities of life lived to the unexpected ways offering us pos- fullest. sibilities that at one time seemed Hilde J. Seal is one of the impossible. Ministers at Knox United Resurrection is not a return to Church, Parksville.

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ELSIE DEWAR

Elizabeth Elsie Dewar passed away March 16, 2013 at Stanford Place at the age of 94. Predeceased, by her husband Sam, she is survived by her children, Sheila (Ron), Barbara (Larry), Ted (Colleen), and Ron (Debbie). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Born in England in 1918, Elsie moved to Canada at the age of 12 years. Elsie was an active member of St. Stephenâ€™s Church since 1949, serving on many committees. She also enjoyed being a part of the walking group for many years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm at St. Stephenâ€™s United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH

Our Saviour Lutheran Church We invite you to join us at 795 Island Hwy West for these special Easter-oriented services. Jesus -True Love . . . . . . . . this Thursday, 7 pm The Cross - True Hope. . . Friday, 10 am The Empty Tomb - True Faith Sunday, 10 am Jesus -For all . . . . . . . . Sunday, Mar. 31, 8 am

Maundy Thursday March 28 - 7:00pm Good Friday Service March 29 - 10:00am

(at St.Stephenâ€™s, Qualicum Beach)

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

Easter Sunday March 31 - 10:00am ALL ARE WELCOME!

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE

10:00 AM 10:30 AM

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CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ASCENSION 887 Wembley Rd, Parksville

GOOD FRIDAY: Passion of our Lord, 3:00pm

EASTER SUNDAY MASS: 8:30am & 10:30am

www.oursaviourlutheranchurch.ca 250-248-6644 ~ Pastor Craig Tufts

Arbutus Grove Church 250-248-6474

345 Pym St. Parksville

Holy Week & Easter Services

QUALICUM

BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

HOLY SATURDAY: Easter Vigil, 8:00pm

And, in addition to the above, at the Gazebo on Parksville Beach:

Worship 10:00am SUNDAY

Knox United Church

170 W. Hirst Ave.

Parksville

March 24-31, 2013 March 24-Palm Sunday - 10:00am Worship March 28-Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Tenebrae Service & Celebration of â€œThe Lordâ€™s Supperâ€?

March 29-Good Friday Service - 10:30am March 31-Easter Sunday Service - 10:00am Transformation of the Cross

www.arbutusgrove.org

Your are welcome to join us this Easter.

Anglican Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund

407 Wembley Road at Church Road Phone: 250-248-3114 email: parksville.anglican@gmail.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

MAUNDY THURSDAY

6:00pm - Meal and Table Communion

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

GOOD FRIDAY

10:45am - SHARED Parksville-Qualicum Anglican Service - held at St. Markâ€™s, Qualicum Beach

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

EASTER SUNDAY

10:00am - Easter Service - church school in the hall

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

INFORMATION

William Raymond (Ray) Bethell September 24 1947- February 9 2013

Ray passed away at the age of 65 on February 9th after a swift and terrible battle with cancer. He will be missed dearly by his wife Cambrea, daughters Angela (Joshua), Lisa (Jesse), Erica (Ian) and his family as well as his many friends and co-workers. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Kate and Jim Bethell and his brother Robert Bethell. He grew up in Cordova Bay and lived most of his life in Victoria, moving to Qualicum Beach in 2011 after he retired. Ray enjoyed a diverse and fulfilling career path from his days as a photographer at the Royal British Columbia Museum to his many happy years as a pilot at CFB Esquimalt. He was also an avid and dedicated volunteer that contributed countless hours to youth and substance recovery organizations. Ray had recently been enjoying new friendships in his local church community in Qualicum. Everyone that knew him will remember his tremendous passion for his work, family, food and of course motorcycles. Our family would like to thank all the kind people that have showed their love and support through this difficult time, especially the angels in the palliative care ward in the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Ray had a huge heart and capacity for joy that spread so much warmth to those around him. His contagious smile and belly laugh will be so greatly missed.

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Please give a gift: In Memory of a loved one, to comfort the grieving, to recognize the ongoing need for excellence in service. Consider supporting our upcoming Capital Campaign! info@oceansidehospice.com or by Telephone: 250-752-6227

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Our dear Mom, Nanny, sister and Auntie Tootsie, Agnes May Roberts, passed away peacefully March 15th, 2013, at Trillium Lodge in Parksville, B.C., after a full and cherished life. Agnes was born in Five Acres, Nanaimo BC August 21, 1920. Her parents were Fred and Agnes Davidson. She was closely involved with her family and friends and will be tenderly remembered by all who knew her. Tootsie was the heart of our family. She was kept busy raising her 5 children, lots of family events and socializing with friends and neighbours. Many of those friends still visited her when she moved to Trillium Lodge in 2010. Agnes worked at Central Drug Store in Nanaimo, BC for many years. She did some traveling - Hawaii, England, Switzerland, New York. She loved helping with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She excelled in the art of making beautiful porcelain dolls. Her home was decorated with dolls, big and small. Agnes was an amazing lady and thrived on being active, she worked for several years at Woodgrove Manor, in their activities department, until her health stopped her when she was 84. Agnes is predeceased by her ďŹ rst husband, Ed Roberts in 1963; second husband, Doug Wilson in 1979; son, Wayne Roberts in 1997; daughter-in-law, Doris Roberts in 2003; and daughter, Brenda Kearns in 2005. She leaves behind her remaining children: Kent, Karen, Craig and their families; Wayne and Brendaâ€™s families; her brothers: Arthur, Gary and Norman and their families; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family and friends. Agnes will be interred, at a private family ceremony, in Cedars Valley Memorial Gardens beside her husband Ed on March 23, 2013. In lieu of ďŹ‚owers, family are requesting donations be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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BOOKKEEPER Over sees the accounting function of the organization. Does all data entry & ensures accurate recording & reporting of financial information. Produces financial statements, analyzes financial information & provides advice on financial matters. Must be working towards a professional accounting designation such as CGA or CMA and must be at level 4 or more. MUST HAVE three (3) yrs recent related experience in a fund accounting environment. This position is 4 days/wk & wages will be commensurate with experience. Send resumes to council.qualicum@shaw.ca or fax 250-7579898. Only shortlisted people will be contacted.

RESPITE WORKER. Looking for respite worker for a physically challenged lady. Must have current 1st aid & criminal record check. Need for 2 weekends p/month. Reply to File #39, Box 1180, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2.

EXPERIENCED GARDEN center employee. Applicant must be a self starter, work without supervision and enjoy working outdoors. This position will include weekends. Email resume to: gbabiy@shaw.ca EXPERIENCED TRUCK & pup & lowbed drivers required for the Parksville/Nanaimo area. Resumes may be faxed to 250-248-2300 or emailed to littlemountaintransport@gmail .com FULL TIME/PART TIME Class 1 or 3 driver with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/benefits. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email jdwork@ketacable.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. GROUNDSKEEPERS Needed (experience helpful) for Arrowsmith Golf Club in Qualicum Beach, please email resumes to:

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HOSPITALITY HOUSEKEEPING: PART time position available in French Creek. Must be efficient, hard working & reliable. Please apply in person to: 1055 West Island Hwy.,Parksville, BC.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD COOKS NEEDED for Micky Jâ€™s restaurant at Arrowsmith Golf Course. Please Email resumes to: playpar@golfarrowsmith.com Attention: Steve.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

EILEEN LILIAN WATSON

Eileen Lilian Watson, 93, of Nanaimo and Parksville, BC, passed away on March 11, 2013 in Nanaimo. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Jim Watson. Eileen is survived by her children, Eileen Merner and Bob Watson; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A service will be held at 1pm on April 2, 2013 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1 Newcastle Avenue, Nanaimo. Following the service there will be a brief reception held in the Oceanview Reception Centre at Sands. For those so desiring, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250)753-2032

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EASTER FUN FOR Retro & Vintage Fans! Fri 29, Sat 30, Sun 31 (9-3) Spring Clean Out Sale of Fabulous Retro and Vintage Fashions 3 rooms to check out so come and have some fun! 330 First Ave West Qualicum Beach, V9K 1H6 GARAGE SALE. Saturday March 30th, 8:00am -12:00 noon. #3 Magnolia Dr., Parksville. Household items, sporting goods, fishing gear, rods, reels. Clothes, Collectables. QUALICUM, #6-495 West 1st Ave. Mar 29 (4-7) & Mar 30 (9-12). Collectables, slot machine, pottery, clothing, books, lamps, music boxes, CDâ€™s & house wares. No early birds. QUALICUM BAY, Sat. March 30th, (8-3). Corner of Horne Lake Rd. & Olympic Rd. Over 1000 old & antique bottle, 2000 Marbles, thousands of plastic & wood & small beads, 38 Bicycle jerseys, bob trailer, lots of sewing thing, tins, ribbons, bows, Mr. Potato Head, lots of old & antique collectables & much, much more! QUALICUM BEACH, 445 Quatsino Rd., Sat, March. 30, (10am-2pm). Bicycles and bicycle parts and much, much more. Rain or shine!!

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Local pro mountain biker gives tours Ballenas Secondary grad Darren Berrecloth was back on home trails over weekend JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com

It was back to his roots, literally, for local pro mountain biker Darren Berrecloth last Saturday, as he took to the meandering and well-maintained wooded trails in deep Errington, playing tour guide for riders from out of town as part of the inaugural Island Bike event. It’s been a while since The NEWS caught up with the BSS grad that turned his love of bikes into a rewarding career, making a name for himself not only on the competitive freeride mountain biking circuit, but in documentaries and film as well. “I’ve been back (on the Island) about a month and a half now and love’n it,” Berrecloth said easily at Tranquility Woods after he finished his two hour guided tour with a group of kids from Sooke. Berrecloth it turns out has been busy the last couple years traveling around the world filming for the movie Where The Trail Ends. Produced by Red Bull Me-

dia House and Freeride Entertainment, Where The Trail Ends came out last fall which is available at www.wherethetrailends.com. The film was shot on location in Nepal, Argentina, China’s Gobi Desert, Utah, Fraser River ...”each trip was like a month long, tons of work on the front end and the back end and of course all the riding that goes into it,” he said. No small budget flick by any stretch, the film crew he said numbered anywhere from 15-20 strong “and we had a big budget. It was awesome.” He was the main character in the film which actually tells a story that he narrates. The movie made its debut at venues around the world just before Christmas from Munich to Montreal. Berrrecloth, or ‘the Claw’ as he’s known in riding circles, is the featured rider in the movie, which features frame after frame of jaw dropping stunts and scenery. Berrecloth, one of the topranked freeride mountain bikers

on the planet, didn’t compete last year as he was “dealing with multiple injuries at the same time as we were filming the movie, which is pretty standard fare for my job.” Berrecloth ‘tweaked some bones’ in his back at last year’s big annual Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival in Whistler when he went ass over teakettle after attempting to stick a landing on some dirt that hadn’t been packed properly. “It sucked but it was just one of those things,” he shrugged, then made the point he’s healed and ready to roll. The Claw and his counterparts kick off the competitive season May long weekend in Germany at the Red Bull Bergline (billed as the biggest free ride mountain bike festival in Europe), and he says he’ll compete in seven or eight events all over the world which will take him through to October. After that he says the plan is to jump right back into the filming of Where the Trail Ends II. See happy trailS, page A30

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Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club president Kebble Sheaff first met Berrecloth when he was around 11 and full into BMX. “He used to come into the shop and we’d end up working on his bike into well after closing,” chucked Sheaff, who runs Arrowsmith Mountain Cycle, and explained how Berrecloth has been a part of the local bike scene since. And while much of Berrecloth’s earlier years were spent building dirt jumps

around these parts pretty much wherever he could (some of which are still in use today), mountain biking is in his blood. “I remember building a trail with him in the 90s and then you wouldn’t see him for a while and then he’d reappear ...he was all over the place.” Whatever the ride, Berrecloth has always pushed the envelope when it comes to his bikes. Sheaff recalled one year when Berrecloth showed up at the Hammerfest DH

“with a garbage bike, I mean bald tires, loose chain, and he beat everyone. “He changed freeride mountain biking. Coming from BMX, he brought tricks to mountain biking,” Sheaff went on to explain, adding that until around 2002 free riding was just about doing drops, but that all changed when Berrecloth, using a borrowed bike, wrangled his way into one of the biggest freeride events in the world (by invite only), the Red Bull Rampage in Utah, where he put his stamp on the sport

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Oceanside’s Midget Rep female Icebreakers are the toast of the town, mining gold in Richmond and running the table on their season. A rare accomplishment to be sure, the high octane squad were unbeatable at the Richmond Ice Classic — the largest female hockey tournament in Western Canada, hosted by the Richmond Ravens — last weekend in a tourney that according to OMHA female hockey coordinator Sue Street featured 70 teams from as far as San Jose, California and Ontario. Oceanside had two teams in the mix — the Peewee Icebreakers competed in the Peewee C1 category (two divisions above their normal level of play). The peewee girls finished second in their pool, and the other Icebreakers team was competing in the Female Midget C1 category, “two tiers above the level of their regular season play as well.” “It was a fantastic tournament with some wonderful high level competition,” said Street, a longtime dedicated volunteer for female hockey. What made the accomplishment even sweeter was that they were the underdogs. According to Street, Oceanside was seated in a category that was two tiers higher than their

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“For me, it’s definitely back to where it all started,” the Claw, now 31, smiled when we shifted our attention back to the Island Bike event. “This is my hometown, this is where I live. The mountain biking community in this area is huge,” he said. “You tally up the number of people that ride bikes around here ...it’s insane, and every community is exactly the same, and to be able to spread the knowledge of how to build trails, keep trails, maintain trails; grow the trail network, and grow the mountain biking scene — that’s what this is for. Get everyone together, and all it takes is a couple high fives, go for a ride, have a little chit chat and man, that mountain bike club just learned something. That’s how you spread knowledge — just getting people together. “Everyone here today loves to ride bikes, we all do it for the same reason, so it’s good.” Pressed for an example of some of the things they talked about as they wound their way through the woods, Berrecloth said. “We talk about how to maintain a trail properly. How to make a trail so it doesn’t erode; there’s certain ways you can build a trail that doesn’t hurt the environment ...” “Lots of rock-work for example so you’re not always riding in mud. It takes a little bit of time but at the end of the day you have a trail that lasts forever and it’s not hurting the

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environment one bit whatsoever.” Saturday’s Island Bike he pointed out is just one piece of a much bigger plan. “As the world progresses in its eco-saving campaigns and everyone gets more knowledgeable about the environment and about taking care of their bodies, everyone’s going to want to be healthier, and a great way to do that is to get out on a bike ride, but at the same time you need places to do that, so you need to have sustainable trails, and we have to work together to do that.” And while the baby boomers are proving to be big fans of biking, how do they keep it moving forward with the next generation, we asked? “It’s tough,” he said. “There are so many other things (distracting them) but at the end of the day we have to take our kids out and show them. You can’t just let them find out things on their own because they’re not going to. They’re going to sit in front of their TV and they’re going to play their video games and eat their crappy food ...we need to be proactive. Take them by that hand and show them ...that’s how it started with me.”

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Kat Kadoski will be playing the legendary B.C. character Cougar Annie at the Errington Hall April 5.

ougar Annie trapped over 70 cougars while raising a slew of children in a home in the remote Clayoquot coastal rainforest in the early 1900s. Singer Songwriter Katrina Kadoski has captured the incredible story of this legendary B.C. character in a multimedia one-woman show that was Pick of the Fringe at Victoria’s 2012 Fringe Festival and nominated Best New Play by the Victoria Critics Choice Awards. Kadoski is performing the show at the Errington Hall Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Kadoski lived and worked at the late pioneer’s homestead for three years, during which time she took people on historical tours while also writing songs about Cougar Annie’s life. After Kadoski left the property she went on to do further research about Cougar Annie for a number of years, including traveling to interview her family and collecting photographs, news clippings and letters. Life was not easy for Cougar Annie (born Ada Annie Jordan), Kadoski said, as she lost a number of husbands as well as children while living in Clayoquot Sound, and had many close calls with cougars. She was born in California and moved to the homestead in 1915. She lived there until old age and blindness forced her to move to Port Alberni, where she died at the age of 97. “It’s inspiring that somebody had that much grit and determination to survive,” she

said. “There were just so many circumstances that happened that anybody else probably would have given up.” Kadoski has been singing in bands and solo for years, and she is no stranger to the stage. It started off with her playing the lead role in a play in Grade 1 and continued with her starring in a number of musicals. But this is the first time she has written her own script. She said it started with a collection of songs she wrote about Cougar Annie which she performed around Vancouver Island, Alberta and Manitoba to help fund her research. She’s now had support developing the script into a multi-media show, singing, performing monologues and showing photographs of the site and Cougar Annie. “It’ll be her on the screen and then there’s songs that I wrote and then there’s letters written to her and from her, so (the audience) will get an authentic experience as to what was going on, what was being said, and what was really happening,” she said. The show is $15 and tickets are available from the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. Partial proceeds from the show will go to the Boat Basin Foundation, helping to maintain Cougar Annie’s garden in Clayoquot Sound. Kadoski had recorded the songs she’s written for the show and they will be available on a CD at the show for purchase. For more information on Kadoski visit her website www.katrinakadoski.com.

Virtual exhibition at the MAC features an iPad

Visual artist takes painting to a whole new level using technonolgy and professional painter apps LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Brian Middleton has been creating art for 40 years, but in the past three months his work has taken a distinctly different turn. Middleton tried using Apple software to create art about 20 years ago, but didn’t feel the medium was anywhere near the experience of using brushes and pencils, he said. But everything has changed with the new professional painter apps from iPad, and an exhibition at the McMillan Arts Centre (the MAC) will feature his Finger-Paintings on the iPad on March 29. “I like it because it’s taking painting to a whole new level for me personal-

ly,” said the Parksville artist, adding it’s not for everyone. “If you happen to like draftsmanship and colour and all of that, and you have the skills and the technical ability to use a computer, and you’re not afraid of it, it’s a wonderful resource.” Middleton said other internationally recognized artists are starting to embrace the technology and are featuring their iPad paintings in major exhibitions around the world. Middleton is currently creating work focused on light and reflections as well as using the iPad to explore work by iconic master artists. See Exhibit projEctEd, page b2

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Brian Middleton’s Finger Paintings on the iPad will be exhibited at the MAC March 29.

Exhibit projected Continued from Page b1

At the MAC Middleton will have a virtual exhibition using a high definition projector and will do a live demonstration of iPad painting. He’ll also show a brief history of his artwork over the last 40 years and there will be some framed hard copies using a new type of framing called Face Framing, which is done on plexiglass. This gives the look of an iPad lit up, Middleton explained. There will be live piano music by Dave Klinger and refreshments at the event. Tickets are $5 at the door, which open at 7 p.m. and the show runs from 7:30 to 9:30. For more on Middleton and his artwork visit www. brianmiddletonart.ca.

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10-4:30pm, Find bunnies for an Easter treat. Happy Easter! Free admission for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. 2179 W. Island Hwy., QB

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2004 built, 2 bed/2 bath patio home on heated crawl 1084 sq/ft, natural gas heat and fireplace Vaulted living room ceilings and custom sun tunnels Large double garage with extra storage

$259,900

John Milroy

#3-1247 ARBUTUS RD

• 1248 sq ft , 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 workshops • Huge master with walk in & ensuite • Fireplace, large side deck, New shed • Walk to ocean & town; covered parking, 55+

Free Pad - 6 mo. Dale Rumming

LOT 3 BONSAI PLACE

• 5.38 acres/2.18 ha North Qualicum • Quiet, secluded end of cul-de-sac • Perc tested/covenanted septic area • Close to beach. Hydro to lot. ALR

$249,000

Ian Whitelaw

3257 BLUEBACK DRIVE, NANOOSE BAY Ocean view home in Nanoose. Three bedrooms in this 2832 sq ft home that is well maintained. Landscaped and fully fenced.

$499,000

Jim/Margo Hoffman

1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY

• Over 5300 sq. ft. on 2.64 acres • very urban modern design, metal roof • 5 bedrooms, 4 baths plus sep. suite • handy River’s Edge location, a must see

$969,000

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907 MCFEELY DRIVE

Walk-on waterfront, mntn. views 1,846 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths Custom kitchen, wood flooring Close to golf, swimming, amenities

$998,000

Aaron Nicklen

1406 GABRIOLA DR, CRAIG BAY • Sought after Crofton model • Over 2000 sq. ft., freestanding home • Sunny southern exposure

$479,900

Gary Neufeld

QUALICUM BEACH FLORIST

434 ALWOOD ROAD, PARKSVILLE

• Two level home on oceanside of hwy • Two bdrms up, gorgeous covered deck • One bdrm suite down for mother-in-law • Fully, fenced & treed back yard

• 20yr respected & solidly established floral business with secure 5yr lease renewed this yr • Website - Marketing - completely in place

$271,000

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Betsy/Fran

67,900

WALK TO TOWN • Walk to shopping and beach • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, strata 165.00 mo • 55+, Clubhouse, RV parking, no pets

$167,900

Dale Rumming

120D-1155 RESORT DRIVE, TIGH NA MARA • Stunning views and easy beach access • Sleeps 4 - one bedroom plus Murphy wall-bed • 100% ownership with high rental demand

New Price $136,900

Jill Tuggle

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Jill Tuggle

846 BLUFFS DRIVE

Elegant home on 0.28 private acre 3,140 sqft., 3 beds, 3 baths Large bonus room, media room 500 sqft. carriage house

$759,000

Aaron Nicklen

750 SANDERSON ROAD • .89 acre lot, parklike and private • 3 bedroom rancher on crawlspace • sep. shop, easy walk to beach • potential subdivision, super location

$289,000

call kevin clayton

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OPEN HOUSES

852 EDGEWARE AVENUE

• Immaculate 1,442 sqft. home • 3 beds, 2 baths, recent upgrades • Jacuzzi tub, alarm system • Attached double garage

$334,900

Ian Mackay

WALK TO DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE

• 4 bedroom, 1 bath home • Close to downtown Parksville • Large lot, garden space, workshop • Fruit trees, quiet area

$220,000

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Betsy/Fran

856 GAETJEN STREET

Gated oceanfront estate, 153 ft. of waterfront 2,000 sqft. home & detached studio apt. 3 bay garage, 1.1 acres Roadway to beach

$824,000

Aaron Nicklen

705-261 Mills St, Parksville

• 3 bdrms / 2 baths • Area of affordable, well kept homes • Walk to shopping and beach • Gas fireplace too

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$244,900

$189,000

Betsy/Fran

Secure, worry-free independent living 2 bed, 2 ensuite bath, 2004 built patio home Weekly housekeeping & optional meal plans Close to all shopping & amenities

#1-1247 ARBUTUS RD

• Open concept, 1056 sq. ft. • Extremely private back yard & deck • Carport, additional parking • Close to shopping & ocean. Pets ok, +55 park

$139,900

A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

4 bedrooms/4 bath rancher over 2300 sq. ft. Separate workshop with mezzanine Double carport plus garage-RV parking 100 x 150’ lot in fully serviced neighbourhood

$492,000

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Dale Rumming

CLEAN, READY TO MOVE INTO!

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Dale Rumming

$75,000

Adrianne Meyer

1759 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD, FRENCH CREEK

• Walk-on waterfront • Views East to French Creek • Nicely finished and landscaped • Beautiful rock sea wall and patio

$850,000

John Barnum

John Milroy

1750 CAMERON CRESCENT • Super natural setting on the Little Qualicum River • Recreational lot for your RV, power, water and septic • Gated community, walking trails, fishing hole too

$59,900

#2-450 STANFORD AVENUE

1,180 sqft., 2 beds, 1.5 baths Gas fireplace, lots of natural light Central location, close to all amenities Quick possession

call kevin clayton

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1651 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD Tastefully designed beach home 2,536 sqft., 3 beds + den 100 ft. of walk-on waterfront Half acre level lot, parking for the toys

$879,000

Aaron Nicklen

563 EAGLECREST DRIVE

• Stunning 2,767 sqft. home • 4 beds, 3 baths, 20 ft. ceilings • Grand staircase, walk to beach • Close to Eaglecrest golf course

$639,000

Ian Mackay

NEW HOMES • Pick floor plan and colours • Pad fees of $295 per month • No transfer fees, low taxes • Possession March/April

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PRIVATE LOT

• 1088 sq. ft. 2 bed +den, 1 bath • New roof & heat pump in 2009 • Brand new $20,000 step in tub (used twice) • Private lot at back of park (next to pasture)

$98,900

STANFORD ESTATES - EASY LIVING!

• 2 bedrooms, 1½ baths • Open plan with gas fireplace • Sliding door to covered patio • Walk to shopping

Tom Dodds $179,000

Betsy/Fran

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Happy Easter #1 REALTOR at RE/MAX Anchor Realty in 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Ph. (250) 752-2466 Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622 nancybolch@shaw.ca 113 W. 2nd Ave *Based on 2011 closed transactions. Source CREA and RE/MAX internal data.

4-3475 LIONESS BLVD

$115,000

867 BARCLAY CRESCENT

$195,900

• Much sought after mobile home in 55+ Vacation Village • Immaculate home w/large addition, many updates throughout • 2 bedrooms + den, 2 full baths w/ensuite having a soaker tub/shower • 2 workshops/storage sheds, fenced & beautifully landscaped backyard • Low pad fees & is pet friendly. Easy stroll to beach

• Lovely 2 bedroom, plus den, home on its own land • Large .26 acre lot backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. • Large two tiered covered deck to enjoy on those warm summer nights • Detached garage / workshop and plenty of room for RV parking. • Easy walking distance to the French Creek Marina & stores.

30-650 HOYLAKE W. ROAD

3128 DOLPHIN DRIVE

$239,000

$245,000

Five misconceptions about property taxes

1. You can appeal property taxes: No. You can appeal your assessment, not your taxes. You annually receive your assessment the first week of January and must appeal by January 31. 2. An appeal will change the market value: The market value may not correlate to the assessed value. BC Assessment typically assesses properties as of the previous July 1. A REALTOR® valuing a home now – 11 months later – may find the market has changed, the home has had an addition or the street has been re-zoned, all of which affect value. 3. If you just bought a home, the previous owners are liable for taxes: No. When you buy a property you become liable for all outstanding taxes. 4. New home owners can claim the Home Owner Grant: No. New home owners cannot claim the Home Owner Grant if the seller paid the taxes or if the new home owner claimed a grant on another property. 5. If you’ve been eligible for the Home Owner Grant and didn’t claim it, you can make a back claim: No, you cannot make a back claim on the Home Owner Grant. The Grant must be used the year it is offered. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

• Immaculate & bright Grandon Creek patio home in Qualicum beach • 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, w/ensuite having W/I shower • Skylight in the kitchen, gas fireplace in the lvg rm, large windows • It’s many updates include porcelain flooring, blinds, light fixtures • New hardware in kitchen & bathrms, new backsplash in kitchen

1723 KAREN’S COURT

$279,900

• Great starter or weekend getaway home set amongst the trees • 1/4 acre lot with natural landscaping and lots of privacy. • Cozy one or possibly 2 bedroom home w/ 1 ½ bathrooms, new deck • Dining room w/woodstove & a large living room with built ins • Across street from a level pebble beach & close to golf course

600 TAMARACK DRIVE

• Enjoy the privacy & beauty of this meticulously kept, sun drenched home • Large white kitchen w/pantry, bright eating area, 2 bedrooms & den, • Spacious living room with gas fireplace & custom mantle, storage shed • Bathroorm with soaker tub, engineered hardwood floors, heated crawl space • Artfully landscaped, fenced yard, lovely pergola and slate patio extension

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745 COMPTON COURT

5545 ISLAND HIGHWAY

$424,900

$300,000

Rancher w/2 spacious bdrms, den/computer area, bright dining rm Large living room with wood fireplace & built in shelving 1-1/2 bathrooms, attached garage & a private fenced backyard Off the dining room there is a large, south facing covered patio In Qualicum Woods on a large landscaped lot w/RV parking

TIM

$424,900

Peligren

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1695 Nahmint Road $469,900

Direct: 250-228-5558

Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST

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

1765 Cameron Crescent $275,900

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Extensively renovated 1960 sqft rancher on crawl space in Chartwell Custom gourmet kitchen w/ SS appliances & large island w/breakfast bar 2 bedrms + den, living rm w/bay window & gas fireplace w/stone face & mantle, Spacious dining rm w/built in shelving, sun drenched family rm w/vaulted ceiling Luxurious, new ensuite having a stand alone tub, large shower & double sinks

1051 HARLEQUIN ROAD

$519,900

• WALK ON WATERFRONT! With 100’ of water frontage • Cozy 1645 sq. ft home has a spacious kitchen, large living room • 3 spacious bedrooms, ensuite with Jacuzzi tub, large sunroom • Also a 554 sq. ft. one bedrm cottage for a rental or extended family • It also comes with a boat launch & could come fully furnished

175 SUNSHINE PLACE

$549,900

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• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite with sep. entrance, hydro meter & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property

• Riverfront Recreational Properties • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • 0.21 acres to 0.53 acres

1647 Abbey Road $369,900

1680 Peligren Place $298,000

1349 Meadowood Way $369,000

• 1680 sq. ft. main level entry home • 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Garage has clean epoxy finished floors • Home is wired for Generator back up • 0.70 acre fully fenced yard

• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194

• 2038 sq ft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrms • 1.2 acre backing on Park • 24’ X 36’ shop • Wood stove

1785 Cameron Crescent $274,800

1557 Pady Place $199,900

MLS # 337254

• Beautiful rancher, on a .42 acre lot, backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course. • Updated home w/open floor plan, bright kitchen w/breakfast bar, formal dining rm • Formal living room, family room with cozy gas fireplace, large sunroom, • 4 spacious bedrooms, a lovely bright den & 3 bathrooms. lots of storage • Fenced back yard, an insulated in-garage workshop & detached golf cart garage

1387 WARD ROAD

$639,900

• Custom built home on a .55 acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. • Near new 3,100 sq.ft., 2 level home boasts 4 bdrrms + den, 4 baths • Incredible chef’s kitchen w/granite counter tops, island, SS appliances • Spectacular back yard gardens, rock pond w/water feature, • Detached dble garage w/workshop area and attached dble garage

3131 SWALLOW CRESCENT

$649,000

MLS # 342475

1726 Settler Road $285,000

• 5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area • 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home • Includes a 20’ x 22’ shop with large storage area • There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage • Great investment property or for extended family

• 3000 sqft home on a .41 acre treed & private lot close to beach • Spectacular ocean views it offers 3 bedrms, 3 bathrms, • Formal living & dining rms, large kitchen w/eating area & pantry • Spacious recreation rm. Wall to wall windows in lvg rm & dining rm • Bonus is the 30’ x 20’ double detached garage & single garage

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

• 1054 sq.ft. rancher • 3 bdrms, 1 bthrm • 2.5 acres, RV parking • Garden shed & greenhouse MLS # 343334

• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard MLS # 344855

•1566 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 full bthrms • .355 acre fenced yard • gated community

• 892 sq ft 2 bthrms, 2 bdrms • Backing on park trail to river • Completely furnished • Business opportunity

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

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EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE

Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

• 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath • Backs onto Eaglecrest Golf Course

$354,900

• Double car garage, short stroll to ocean

NEW LISTING $429,900

NEW LISTING $49,900

• 2 bedroom & 2 bathrooms 1200 sq. ft. rancher • Oversized single car garage on .22 acre • Pellet stove and wood stove

MLS# 352752

AVORADO RESORT $49,900

VANCOUVER ISLAND

NEW LISTING $244,900

• 3 bedrooms & den/ 2 baths • 2110 sq.ft./ tastefully finished • Beautifully landscaped .60 acre

MLS#353175

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INGROUND POOL $654,900

MLS#353317

CUTE & COZY $214,900

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• New roof, windows and siding • 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 840 sq.ft. • 2 large sheds, sunny covered patio

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

MLS# 353174

• 3383 sq. ft., 3 bed / 3 bath • Light & bright great room design • $30,000 in recent upgrades • Main living areas freshly painted MLS# 347357

MLS# 347083

WALK ON WATERFRONT $429,900

NEW LISTING $29,900

PANORAMIC OCEANVIEWS $214,900

• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom • Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, • .41 acres w/ mountain views • Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove MLS# 350701

BEST DEAL AROUND $219,900

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC • 1344 sq. ft. on .47 acre • 3 bed / 2 bath • Deep Bay waterfront property

2012

MLS# 344082

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5.19 acres w/ ocean views Cleared building site 5 GPM drilled well and power Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 349839

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2002 Hornet 5th wheel with one slide Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room Steps to the ocean MLS# 353040

• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view home MLS# 345976

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465,000

Level Entry

119,000

listing price. Ensure your home is spotless and free of clutter. The two most important rooms in a buyer’s mind are the kitchen and the bathroom. Pay particular attention to these areas -- they should sparkle and shine.

Great Location

• An outstanding 5 bedroom, 3 bath home • Finished walk-out basement with wine cellar • Over 1/2 an acre of beautiful well-planned yard • A Conservatory with heated floor tiles • Hardwood floors, pellet stove & gas fireplace • Over 4100 sq. ft living space for you to enjoy 4547 Thompson Clarke Drive, Bowser

Making repairs: Some things must be repaired if there are problems. A leaky roof, electrical problems, furnaces, water heaters and plumbing all must be fixed before a sale. Other things just need attention. These can include leaky faucets, holes in window screens and any broken glass, etc. If some of your walls are too dirty to come clean, you may wish to consider a paint job. Carpets and rugs should also be clean and in good repair.

• Pastoral .57 acre lot • Cleared and level in a quiet area • Just a few minutes to Qualicum Beach • Partially fenced, with hydro, water & cable to lot line Lot 2 Kenmuir Road, Qualicum Bay

675,000

Walk-On Waterfront

139,000

Natural Beauty • Level, partially treed .61 acre lot • Quiet & private location, in a cul-de-sac • Hydro, water & cable to lot line • Easy access in a well developed area

• Over 2000 sq. ft split level home • Spacious & comfortable with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Extra large attached double car garage • Lots of upgrades including new windows & siding 5383 Deep Bay Drive

Arlene Sequoia Lot 1 Radke Place, Qualicum Bay

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Preparing your home for sale

124 Craig Street, Parksville

Tracy

When selling your home, it’s more than purchase price and location that will make or break a deal. How your home looks is also very important. Your REALTOR® can give you an objective opinion of what you need to do. REALTORS® have the experience and knowledge that can help identify problem areas or suggest improvements.

Outside and In: Take a close look at your yard. If it’s spring or summer, prune the trees and shrubs, and keep the lawn neat. If it’s fall, rake the leaves regularly. And in the winter, make sure walks and driveways are kept clear of snow and ice.

In most cases, REALTORS® will not suggest major renovations. A few minor repairs here and there and a thorough cleaning are usually all that are required.

To renovate or not to renovate: Most renovations do not translate into an increase in selling price of more than the cost of the renovations themselves. Painting, wallpapering and modest landscape improvements usually recover their costs, but major projects such as new patios, decks or additions rarely do.

Cleaning up the homestead: Almost all buyers are on the lookout for one thing -- a clean home. Many will walk away if a home looks uncared for, or make an offer much lower than the

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

WARM and WELCOMING

EXECUTIVE PATIO HOME

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#29 - 5300 GAINSBERG ROAD

319,900

21-650 HOYLAKE RD W, QUALICUM BEACH

• Lovely totally remodeled 2 bdrm patio home • New kitchen with island & pantry • Main bath features a large walk-in spa shower & ensuite w/soaker tub • New vinyl windows & window coverings • Garage has been renovated with drywall, work bench and shaker storage cabinets

• Executive 2 bdrm & den patio home • 9’ ceilings*warm mahogany floors • Maple kitchen w/pantry & breakfast bar • Open floor plan and covered patio • Master w/walk in closet & deluxe ensuite • Quiet tranquil setting close to beach

READY TO MOVE IN

Opening Doors For You ANCHOR

REALTY

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office: 250.752.2466 toll free 1.800.668.3622 email tracyrealtor@shaw.ca

249,000

EASY CARE LIFESTYLE

OCEAN VIEW CLOSE TO BEACH

NEW PRICE

#16 - 460 SCHLEY PLACE

279,900

406-264 MCVICKER ST, PARKSVILLE

129,900

11-1247 ARBUTUS RD, PARKSVILLE

86,500

• Nicely updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath patio home

• 1 bdrm and 1 bathroom unit

• 1200 sq. ft. mobile home in quiet park

• New kitchen boasts Alder cabinets

• Easy care laminate/open floor plan

• 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms

• Tasteful décor and laminate flooring

• Affordable homemaking fee

• Large family room with gas fireplace

• Private sunny backyard w/water feature

• Optional dinner plan available

• Close to nature trails and the village!

• Walking distance to shopping

• Covered deck and large patio area • Just steps to sandy beach

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WELL PRICED BUILDING LOT

WEMBLEY LANE PATIO HOME

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• No HST - .21 acre building lot in Little Qualicum River Village

• Over 1200 sqft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, designed with distinction

• Private setting, fenced & gated, large family home on 2 acres

• Brand new quality built 2127 sqft 3 bed/2 bath, HST included

• Enjoy peaceful mountain views, hear the sounds of the river

• Solid maple kitchen, granite counter tops, raised eating bar

• Immaculate, 2696 sqft, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, lots RV parking

• Unforgettable views of 2nd fairway of course/ Island Mountain range

• 20 minutes to downtown Qualicum Beach & Arrowsmith Golf

• Great visitor parking, well run, easy going strata development

• Bright south facing kitchen, ample counters & wood cabinetry

• Spacious great room, nat gas FP, large floor-ceiling picture windows

• Invest in your future & build now or build later, enjoy nature

• Relax in your private south facing patio, walk to mall & beach

• Regency wood stove, Hardiplank, heat pump, double garage

• Island kitchen w/granite countertops, bonus room, lrg patio, .18 acre

Great Walking Trails

Premium Location

Ocean & Mountain Views

Backs Onto Morningstar

$79,000

PRIME LANTZVILLE LOCATION

MADRONA OCEANVIEW HOME

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$329,000

zACREAGE MINUTES TO PARKSVILLE

$499,000

NANOOSE SEASIDE HOME

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$469,000

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• Totally updated from top to bottom, spacious, bright & airy.

• Spacious home over 3200 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths & RV Parking

• 2068 sqft 4 bed/2 bath updated open plan rancher, 2.5 private acres

• Enjoy this recently updated home, Oceanfront living at its best!

• Over 3000 sqft of living space, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 1/3 acre

• Many upgrades in kitchen, including eating bar, SS appliances

• Gorgeous hardwood flooring, gas FP with built-in display cabinetry

• Over 3800 sqft, 3 bedrooms plus a den, 4 baths, Master on main

• Enter to gleaming Brazilian cherry floors and lots of natural light

• Low maintenance yard, plenty of shrubs, raised garden beds

• Kitchen w/maple cabinetry, skylight, eating bar, large walk-in pantry

• Luxurious indoor swimming pool, sauna, games room, heat pump

• Rural feel, but less than 5 minutes to Woodgrove Mall shopping

• Situated on quiet street with walk-on beach access steps away

• Spacious deck, hot tub, ample parking for RV’s and all your toys

• Magnificent view of strait & coastal mountains, lots of storage

Move In And Enjoy

Minutes to Parksville

Double Garage/Workshop

Piece of Paradise

$519,000

$529,000

Grant Wildeman

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

REALTOR®

www.grantwildeman.ca

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

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$1,298,000

Independently Owned & Operated

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357

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PARKSVILLE CITY BOUNDARY

• Located on 3 legal lots • One of a kind master bedroom/ensuite • Designer home with natural wood/stone finishings

• Large Southwest facing family friendly 13,336 sq. ft. yard • 2000+ sq ft with 3 bdrms, a den + 3 baths • Double car garage, Mount Arrowsmith views & R.V. parking • Close to schools

• Over 2200 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Large 2.5 acre South facing fully fenced yard • Main level entry, living & family room • Many updates throughout • Wired detached workshop

814 Terrien Way, Walk to Rathtrevor Beach $479,000

#15-3920 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach $82,900

• 3000 sq.ft. home including 600 sq. ft. one bedroom in-law suite • San Pariel .41 acre very private property • Detached wired studio/workshop

• Professionally updated, new kitchen and bath, flooring and windows • Forced air furnace recently replaced, 10x8 detached workshop • No age restriction and small pet allowed with permission

3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000

#206-130 Sunningdale Rd, Qualicum Beach $129,000

#56-1247 Arbutus Road, Parksville $89,900

• Beautifully partially treed 2.6 acre property • Approximately 1200 sq. ft. home with 2 bdrms and 2 baths • 30 x 24 detached wired workshop with woodstove • Short walk to public beach, walking trails & Nile Creek

• Walk to Qualicum Village Center or waterfront in minutes • 50+ complex with dog or cat allowed • Well managed and maintained (new roof in 2010)

Lt 6, Blower Road, Parksville

1628 Lewis Lane, Little Qualicum River Village $549,000

520 Fourneau Way, Parksville $439,000

SUBJECT PROPERTY

• Flat level 4.6 acres easy to build on • Low RDN taxes

743 Ermineskin Avenue, Parksville $399,000

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$399,000 • Build on or use as a holding property

• Immaculate & totally renovated 2 bedroom double wide • Covered sun patio and extensive landscaping • Private and spacious yard

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688 NedeN Way, FreNch creek

295 Larkspur pLace, parksviLLe

• New 1694 sqft 3 bedroom,2 bath rancher, great room concept with high ceilings • Hardwood flooring, granite counter tops & natural gas fireplace • Built on a crawl with double garage, heat pump, low E windows, fiberglass shingle roof & hardi-plank exterior • New development of Wembley Mall shopping area, ice arena, restaurants & walk to schools

$399,000

234 saturNa drive, QuaLicum Beach

• 3 bed/ 3 bath main level with basement • 3000 sqft home features approx. 1400 sqft of partly finished walk out full height basement area comprising a fully finished bathroom • The main level is designed as a rancher with everything you would need including a large master bedroom area with both shower, separate tub in the ensuite and a spacious walk in closet • Added bonus of an extended double garage with room for a third car or golf cart or workshop

• Parksville 3 bed/2 bath bright rancher on crawl with RV parking, fenced back garden, cul-desac. • Bay window, laminate flooring & natural gas fireplace in living room / dining room area • Immaculate kitchen with ample countertop and cupboard space, large bedrooms & 4 pc. guest bath • Double garage with built-in work bench, HRV, garden shed, western exposed garden with beds

$324,900

230 seacroFt, QuaLicum Beach

• Walk on waterfront home in Qualicum Beach • 3 bed +den/3 bath colonial character home • Detached double garage and workshop • Dingy ramp to beach, quiet no-through road

$409,900

195 thetis aveNue, QuaLicum Beach

• Qualicum Beach 3 bed 2/bath rancher with one year old roof and walk to town • Natural gas fireplace in living room/dining room • Large master with 3 piece ensuite, 3rd bedroom very large could be used as family room • Single garage, fully fenced private back garden, extra parking, large side yard

$799,000

14-5300 GaiNsBerG road, BoWser/deep Bay

• Very private end unit with Southern exposure, very close to Marina • Well appointed with may upgrades , and copious amounts of natural light • Extra large master bedroom with oversized walk-in closet and spa like ensuite • Open concept, great room with gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining

$324,900

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Thursday, March 28, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

A celebration of Rotary in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Rotary spans generations FROM OUR COVER

Long time Rotarians, Qualicum members Don McMillan and Anton Kruyt, welcome a new generation of Rotarians: Parksville members Cara MacDonald and Allen Larsen, ready to carry the torch. The Qualicum Rotary Club was chartered in 1947 and there are now four clubs in the Oceanside region, of 36 on Vancouver Island. The local clubs joined the proud tradition of the international organization which first came to the province when the Rotary Club of Vancouver chartered on April 22, 1913 as the 61st club. The Rotary Club of Victoria was chartered November 14, 1931 as the 90th club.

Local Rotarian Members raise $120,000 in 2012 In the 2012 calendar year, B.C. Rotarians raised $8.5 million in support of community and international projects. Of that, Vancouver Island Rotarians raised $1.2 million. The four Oceanside clubs raised $120,000 in support of community and international projects. Rotary International has almost eradicated polio and established important partnerships with organizations like the Gates Foundation. Some of the major projects of the active local Oceanside clubs include building the Qualicum Beach Airport, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Parksville Rotary Peace Park, the Parksville Pavilion at Springwood Park and providing a host of humanitarian community services, along with continuing with their passion for Rotary and doing good in the world.

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Allanah Jimmo, Rotary exchange student.

Rotary Student Exchange Each year, thousands of young people participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange, and each student is sponsored by a Rotary Club. This is where two or three high school students come from Europe, Asia, South and Central America or Mexico to attend either Ballenas Secondary School or Kwalikum Secondary School for one academic year. Oceanside students also travel overseas to study. The program is structured as a cultural exchange and the student is hosted in three or four Rotarian homes over their eleven month stay. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the students who must learn the language attend school and maintain a satisfactory academic

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standing. Perhaps the experience is best expressed in an e-mail from Oceanside outgoing student Allanah Jimmo to her sponsoring club here in Oceanside, Allanah is a Rotary Exchange Student in Portugal, and she says: “I just wanted to say thank you all so much for this opportunity. I’m enjoying my time here so much. I fully believe what Rotary told me now, that being an exchange student opens your eyes to the world and really is amazing. Thank you all again!” Hosting a Rotary exchange student is also an enriching experience for the host family, and in particular it broadens the horizons for the children of the hosts.

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Rotary Supports vocational education in District 69

A student learns backhoe technique during Trades and Tech Day.

When Qualicum Rotarian George Venner In 2010 the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach joined his club, he was surprised to discover the Sunrise, in partnership with the Parksville AM wide variety of projects the club was supporting. Rotary Club, decided to help by organizing bi-annual Trades & Tech Days. In cooperation with While some projects were helping to bring clean KSS staff, the BC Industry Training Authority, water and literacy to people in Asia and Africa, North Island College and VIU, the clubs arrange a most of the clubâ€™s efforts tried to help improve full day of displays and demonstrations by trades life in the community. and technical experts. They bus in Grades 7 and 8 George was impressed with Rotaryâ€™s commitment to vocational service. middle school students from the Oceanside area Some people are aware that, while many parand give them an opportunity to see what career ents saw their kids going on to university, many possibilities are available and talk with people George Veneer high school students did not share that future who have interesting and financially rewarding vision. Added to that was the lack of recognition jobs. They can then seek guidance from school and financial help available to those students that did not advisers as to what courses they will need to move into these want to try the university experience. trades and tech areas. Just as importantly, the clubs arrange for a guest speaker The Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise thought that making bursaries available to students who wanted to at an evening session for parents. Members are convinced attend trades and technical post secondary courses would that, in addition to information and financial help for the help fill this gap and the club has been awarding annual students, their parents need information about trades and bursaries to KSS graduates in wood and metal working, fab- tech opportunities and rewards so that they can consider ric design and food preparation. and support the choices their kids will make for their workIn the course of contacts with KSS teachers, the club ing life. The next Trades & Tech Day will be this June and the Sunbecame aware that many students and their parents were not getting information about trades and technical career rise Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach invites all parents of opportunities until the students reached their senior high Oceanside middle school students to encourage their kids school years. This meant that their choices were limited be- to take in the demonstrations and displays. Members hope cause they lacked the courses needed to enrol in colleges that many parents will attend the evening information session. and technical schools on the Island and the Mainland.

What is Rotary all about?

Retirement provides an opportunity to serve. Allen and Marjory Ball (Qualicum Beach). After retiring, they wanted to be involved in the community and contribute to less fortunate people in the Third World. They help out at Qualicum Family Days, Show and Shine, the Parksville sandcastle event and the many other Rotary sponsored events.

An Opportunity to do good in the world In 2011, Angela Dadush and Diana Matsuda (Parksville) traveled to India as part of a Rotary Friendship Exchange where they participated, with hundreds of Indian Rotarians, in vaccinating millions of Indian children from polio. They said administering those drops and realizing that the child would never be crippled and would be able to skip and play and run normally was very moving.

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A celebration of Rotary in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Rotarians serve around the world A major component of service in the Rotary world is international service. A number of Rotarians in Oceanside, including Qualicum Rotarian Michael Proctor, are very passionate about this work in Third World countries. Several members have travelled to various parts of the world, at their own expense, to observe and take part in projects that their clubs are supporting or to administer the polio vaccine to children. Rotary Clubs become involved in sponsoring projects in Third World countries either individually or in partnership with one or more other Rotary clubs. One example of clubs partnering is the Mid-Island World Community Service association. This group of about 20 mid-Island Rotary clubs, including the clubs in Parksville and Qualicum Beach, undertake to sponsor projects collectively that they would not be able to sponsor individually. All projects initiated by Rotary Clubs have to be partnered by Rotary Clubs in the region where the project is to take place. Some projects that the Rotary clubs in Oceanside have been involved with recently are in Ghana, India, Guatemala Kenya, Somali, Uganda, Haiti, Afghanistan, Mexico, Ethiopia, Guyana, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. These projects include support of schools, orphanages, sanitation, water well construction, polio immunization and disaster relief. International projects are funded to a large degree by funds that Rotarians donate to The Rotary Foundation rather than funds raised locally. Those Rotary members who have had the opportunity to take part in an international project return with enormous enthusiasm for the work that they have observed. We encourage all Rotary members to travel and observe an international project because it is always a very moving and heartwarming experience. Parksville Rotarians Don Luke and Gary Cox distribute Mosquito Nets to families in Sunyani Ghana in 2011. Jill Sampson has just returned from Guatemala where she was distributing water filtration kits. Qualicum Rotarian David Sheppard was also in Guatemala with a group of Vancouver Island Rotarians building Schools and Latrines.

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Rotarians (L-R): Don Luke, Jill Sampson and David Sheppard, Gary Cox and Michael Proctor.

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Major local Rotary club projects Qualicum Beach Airport In the late 1950s the Qualicum Rotary Club purchased Crown Land off Bennett Road for $1. Don McMillan felled the timber and operated the cat that levelled the Runway. Anton Kruyt remembers Rotarian and non-Rotarian volunteers coming to the site evenings to work. The airport was owned and operated by the Qualicum Rotary Club for a year or two, before being signed over to the Town of Qualicum Beach.

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre celebrated its 20th Anniversary in July of 2012 and continues to serve the Oceanside community as a cultural and activity hub. The Qualicum Rotary Club was an active partner in the efforts to fund and build the Centre.

The Pavilion at Springwood Park The pavilion at Springwood Park provides change rooms, washrooms, storage, and kitchen/catering services used by the many sports teams using the park. Rotary Club of Parksville members provided the funds and volunteered evenings and weekends to build the pavilion.

Parksville Rotary Peace Park Rotary Peace Park was a joint project of the two Parksville Rotary Clubs to celebrate Rotary’s Centennial in 2005. Once an eyesore, the Park and the Parksville Chamber Visitors Centre has transformed the south approach to Parksville for tourists visiting Oceanside

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Coats For Kids

Ten years ago, Parksville Rotarians Kay Burgoyne and Helen began the Coats For Kids project, providing warm winter clothing free of charge for needy families in Oceanside. Collection bins are strategically located throughout Oceanside collecting gently used coats and other winter clothing. Rotary volunteers sort through the donated winter apparel, culling out badly soiled, worn or torn garments and everything is then laundered or cleaned. Qualicum Rotarians now partner in the Coats for Kids project.

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What is Rotary all about anyway? Rotary’s “Four Way Test” and ethics in business Bob Bourgeault (Parksville) “I credit my commitment to Rotary’s Four Way Test as the cornerstone to my success as a businessman. In all the things you say and do ask ‘Is it the truth, is it fair, will it build goodwill and friendship and will it be beneficial to all?”

Carolyn Hattley (Qualicum Beach – exchange student)

“It feels that while the exchange experience is a growth opportunity, for the students having the young people in our community makes us less insular and more global in our attitudes.”

A Tireless Oceanside Volunteer Ralph Christian (Qualicum Beach)

Ralph keeps Rotary Park on the beach in Qualicum Beach pristine and beautiful. The venue is enjoyed by many in Oceanside. Everything from company barbecue’s to family celebrations are held in the park’s amazing setting.

My life-changing experience! Craig Carmichael (Parksville) “In 2006 I traveled to Mexico to purchase and present 280 wheelchairs. I saw children’s lives opened up with hope for the future, and adults given the opportunity to re-connect. Gratitude is a memory I cherish throughout my life.”

Rotary membership provides personal satisfaction Doug Arbo “I joined Rotary because I learned during my career in sales as a manufacturers agent that the more service I gave to my customers the more success I earned in business. By giving to Rotary I find the rewards are great on a personal level.”

I’m a professional in my 30s. Cara MacDonald “As a professional in my 30s I thought it was time to stop being selfish and start volunteering. Rotary reminds me every day how fortunate I am. I love that it connects me to the world both internationally and locally.”

Learning the ropes – my WOW moment Jason Davies (Qualicum Beach) Recently attended a president’s training seminar. “For me the seminar was my wow moment as I listened to the engaging speakers and realized that I was a member of an organization that was doing such good in the world, I was so proud to be a Rotarian.”

Rotary is a Family Affair Keith Anderson (Parksville “First there are my Rotary friends, they are like a family. Then there is my wife and two daughters who have participated in all of the community projects that our club has undertaken. It has given our girls a strong sense of service and allowed them to give back to the community.

Good Bye Polio! Ken Neden (Qualicum Beach) After joining in 2005 the thing that impressed him the most was Rotary’s commitment to eradicate polio. Today fewer than 300 children are infected each year in just three countries. WHO estimates that polio, like smallpox, will be eradicated by 2015.

Literacy and Gender Equality Deb Martin-Cox

Proud to be a Rotarian, a very rewarding experience Mike Haas (Qualicum Beach) In his third year as a member of his club’s board and through his leadership, his club has become involved in a series of hands on projects that get his club members out in the community. “The hands on participation is also a wonderful fellowship activity.”

New to Oceanside Kirk Walper (Parksville) “I was looking for a place to have fun, meet and hang out with positive energetic people, network and help our community. I found exactly what I was looking for at Parksville AM Rotary.”

(Qualicum Beach)

As opportunity is closely tied to education, Deb has become a passionate advocate for eliminating the barriers that impede children. In Third World countries, education is particularly important for girls and young women.

Service Above Self Raven Pruden (Parksville) “The Rotary motto of Service Above Self is the cornerstone for my life and represents the values me and my wife Becky are instilling in our family. Rotary continues to make me a better husband, father, friend, businessman, neighbour and that’s what’s in it for me.”

Audrey Bartell

(Qualicum Beach)

Audrey is proud of her club’s support of the annual fire camp that provides an intense and valuable weekend long training experience for Oceanside youth.

34,000 Rotary Clubs Worldwide Ken Walker (Qualicum Beach) “I have visited clubs in Malaysia, Hawaii, India, Thailand, Iceland and Mexico. I left those meetings with new friends and a sense of community. These are often the highlight of my stay and usually lead to opportunities that would otherwise be missed.”

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