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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT

CAN THE BABY QUAIL BE SAVED?

Parksville resident distressed by the site of the little, fluffy youngsters in a sewer

Honours Society in Qualicum Beach inspires future leaders

FOOD OPTIONS ON THE BEACH

BBQ could lose licence

Debate widens to include health concerns, council and chamber JOHN HARDING

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A Texas barbecue may not be welcome on Qualicum Beach. Town council will decide July 8 whether to cancel the business licence of AA Catering, doing business as the Texas BBQ currently near the tourism information centre. Originally, AA Catering was granted a business licence by the town to operate their mobile business at the Brant viewing station. There was no power available at that location, generators are not permitted by the town, so the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce offered a spot near, and electricity from, its tourism information building near the foot of Memorial Avenue. That became an issue for the town when residents just across the highway from the beach said they were being inundated with the smoke and smells of the Mesquite-burning business. See CANCER, page A7

TRAGIC DEATH IN WASHINGTON

Safety warnings NEIL HORNER

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In light of the tragic death of a 16-year-old Vancouver Island charity cycler on the weekend, Oceanside RCMP this week issued a warning to local cyclists and motorists alike to take extra care on the roads this summer. Xavier Pelletier, a Grade 10 student from Pacific Christian School in Victoria was killed while cycling in the Ride to Conquer Cancer in Washington State. Corporal Mike Elston said a key to avoiding conflicts between cyclists and motorists is for motorists to treat bikes as vehicles and for cyclists to both know and follow the rules of the road. See ITâ€™S A SIDEWALK, page A9

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OLD SCHOOL: From left, Summer Dawson and Alyssa Waite had fun in the mock classroom during Family Day at the McMillan Arts Centre Saturday while Miss MAC (Audra Wright) played the part of the teacher. Others who visited the centre played heritage games in the former school, like jacks, checkers and pick-up-sticks. The young ones enjoyed Go Fish while some of the older crowd enjoyed watched spinning and weaving demonstrations. Lemonade and popcorn were also served at the free event that coincides with the MACâ€™s centennial celebrations this month.

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stArtInG Point Correction

The information under our front-page photo Tuesday was incorrect. Here’s the correct description of the photo: Best Street Machine: Ed Randash, from Billings, Montana brought his fabulous 1957 Chevy Bel Air 2-door post car, featuring an Art Morrison chassis and painted a 2002 Lamborgini Orange colour, with dual 4-bbl carbs. He was awarded the Best Street Machine trophy.

New health centre open house today

Four days before its anticipated opening, the new $17 million Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) in Parksville will open its doors to the public today after an official opening in the morning. Public tours and open house will be held between 2:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today. The public is asked to enter the Oceanside Health Centre parking lot via the entrance to Trillium Lodge, 401 Moilliet Street. Health Minister Terry Lake and other officials will be on hand for the grand opening ceremony at 9 a.m. today. The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) said the OHC was scheduled to open June 24, but VIHA said its hours of operation will not be at the level promised. Urgent medical care will not be available until Sept. 16 and primary care will not be on-stream until Sept. 30, according to a VIHA news release in March. Please see our website, www.pqbnews.com, and Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS for coverage of the opening ceremonies and for a look inside the facility. — NEWS Staff

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Mayor Chris Burger, Community Policing president Alex Cathcart, past president Brenda Forbes and Community Policing officer Cpl. Jesse Foreman cut the ribbon Tuesday.

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New digs open in city hall NEIL HORNER

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It was a small move, but it could make a big difference. On Tuesday, volunteers, RCMP members and local dignitaries gathered at the new Community Policing office at City Hall in Parksville to officially declare the facility open. One of those with his hands on the shears at the ribbon cutting was Parksville mayor Chris Burger, who stressed the critical importance of community policing to the overall law enforcement effort. “I just wanted to extend on behalf of council our congratulations to this great organization,” Burger said. “Policing in the City of Parksville is our single biggest operational item. You can see the real value in having this volunteer resource here to help offset the tremendous workload our police have.”

Burger said the facility, located in the hightraffic area at City Hall, will prove a boon to the organization. “This building has a tremendous dynamic,” he said. “It’s a high profile location, exactly where I believe this needs to be.” Community Policing past-president Brenda Forbes agreed. “We can really showcase what we can do into the future,” she said. Newly-installed president Alex Cathcart was also delighted with the new facility, but stressed it’s the work on the ground by the dedicated volunteers with the program that are key. “We are just here to support the important part of the programs and do the background stuff that lets them have at ‘er,” he said.

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Young California quail like the ones shown above with their mother, are disappearing through sewer grates in Parksville.

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City, NIWRC not sure what can be done to stop this misfortune JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

It wasn’t a pretty sight, so Bruce Hampson swung into action. A large brood of quail — two adults and a host of tiny, fluffy babies — were walking near Hampson’s Wheeler Avenue home in Parksville when one of the youngsters suddenly disappeared from the line after falling through a sewer grate. Hampson lifted the grate and saw there were four of the mini quail in distress. He saved three. One drowned. “I don’t know how many have fallen through over the years,” said Hampson. “There should be something done — it doesn’t seem right.” To that end, Hampson said he called the city, the SPCA and the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. He said he believes some inexpen-

sive steel meshes of some sort could stop this from happening again. “They are beautiful little birds,” he said. “It would be kind of nice to save them — they are so cute.” The city doesn’t believe there’s much it can do about the situation. “Good on him (Hampson) for taking the grate out and rescuing the little guys,” said City of Parksville spokesperson Debbie Tardiff. The city has approximately 1,400 catch basins like the one that felled the tiny quail on Wheeler Avenue. “Realistically, it is not manageable to run around and put screens on them,” said Tardiff. Robin Campbell of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre also didn’t believe there’s much his organization could do about the issue. “I’m sympathetic to the whole situation,” said Campbell. “It’s an ongoing problem, not necessarily quail but baby ducks.”

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High achievers find good jobs It’s a time for grads and their families to celebrate — and members of the Honours Society of Qualicum Beach have much to be proud of LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

director at a social media management company, a stuntman in Hollywood and a team leader at Microsoft. These are just some of the careers students from Qualicum Beach’s Honours Society have gone on to secure. But getting cool jobs isn’t the only reason Len Townsend thinks the society is so important. “I think it gives maybe a reality check that there is a community out there and there’s more to just being in school,” said Townsend, a director of the Qualicum Beach Honours Society since 2007. The Qualicum Beach Honour Society began in 1992, as a separate entity from Kwalikum Secondary School. Grade 12 students need to maintain an 83 per cent average to stay in the society and at the end of the school year they receive a scholarship. The students must also volunteer at a number of community events and attend a couple luncheons throughout the year, plus a year-end banquet. At these events stuI think it gives maybe a reality check that there is a dents have the opcommunity out there and portunity to listen to a past Honours there’s more to just being Society student, in school who has achieved LEN TOWNSEND success. This year’s speaker was Aki Kaltenbach, currently director of solution partners at HootSuite (a social media management company), who graduated in 1997. Olympic figure skating champion Victor Kraatz spoke in 1999, stuntman Chris Webb came back to speak in 2008, and software tester Ben Randall, with Microsoft, spoke in 2011. Townsend said the luncheons and banquet are also a chance for students to mingle with like-minded students, and recalls an “ah ha” moment at a gathering this year. During the meeting, the students stand and

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From left, Qualicum Beach Honours Society students Flavia Sposato, Ben Robson and Sasha Zinovich at KSS.

give a chat about what their plans are and where they’re going, he said. “At the end one woman said, ‘what surprised me most is that I never realized everyone in the group had plans as definite as I did’, ” he said. Townsend said it was encouraging to hear that the students enjoyed talking about their futures, when they don’t often talk about such things after the school bell rings. Twenty-four students were successful applicants to the Honours Society this year, including Flavia Sposato, Ben Robson and Sasha Zinovich. Sposato loves to explore the Island by hiking and walking and is a self-proclaimed book-worm. She has been accepted into the department of social sciences at the University of Victoria in the fall where she’ll be studying Psychology, Anthropology, English and Biology. Robson’s favourite subject this year was chemistry and he’s big into soccer. He plans on attending Vancouver Island Univer-

sity in the fall and may move on to a degree in law or criminology with an eye to become a member of the RCMP. Zinovich is excited to get some travelling in, and expects to be out of the country this summer. This September she will be attending Bishop’s University in Lennoxville Quebec, where she hopes to pursue a career in psychology. Down the road, she’s interested in going into neuroscience and becoming a professor. Once a student has confirmed their registration in a post secondary institution or course, their scholarship money goes toward their total tuition cost. If a student gets exceptional grades they are eligible for some extra money. Townsend said they are trying to increase the amount of scholarship money they can hand out to students, since tuition costs are on the rise. Sixty per cent of Canadian students graduate with an average debt of $27,000 for an undergraduate de-

gree, according to a study released in 2012 by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). That study also said that average tuition and compulsory fees for Canadian undergraduate students are estimated to rise almost 18 per cent over the next four years, from almost $6,200 in 2011-12 to over $7,300. Although Townsend declined to say how much each student receives, the society has given out $117,810 to date. The Honours Society Committee has eight members, a number which has been a relatively stable over the years, Townsend said. The group raises money by fundraising, and a large chunk comes from donations. Anyone interested in making a donation to the Honour Society, which gives out tax receipts, can contact Townsend for more details at 250752-1230 or e-mail townsell@telus. net. Visit www.qbhs92.wordpress. com for more information.

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Parksville finances are on track and rolling along according to long term plans according to several updates at the June 17 regular council meeting. Director of Finance Lucky Butterworth gave the required annual updates explaining the city is expecting a Small Community Grant of $222,600 and a Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant of $75,200, which are both regular grants calculated at a provincial level and dispersed according to population. The funds go into general revenue for the city’s operations and capital needs. Butterworth also introduced the required Statement of Financial Information which includes all of the city’s audited financial statements including assets and liabilities, and various fiscal reports on debts, remuneration, expenses and payments. The report includes the information that mayor Chris

Elected: Remuneration Chris Burger $33,440 Marc Lefebvre $14,584 Susan Powell $14,584 Al Greir $14,005 Carrie Powell-Davidson $13,890 Peter Morrison $13,890 William Neufeld $13,890

expenses $8,447 $5,380 $4,024 $3,726 $4,519 $5,805 $3,730

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$8,899 $4,161 $1,978 $2,686 $3,073 $1,806 $3,494 $3,837 $2,867 $2,336 $353 $3,499 $210

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Burger was remunerated $33,440 and had $8,447 in expenses. Councillors received $13,890 to $14,584 depending on their half year appointments as deputy mayor. The report, which is also available on the city website (www.parksville.ca), also lists the total remuneration (including taxable benefits) of

city employees over $75,000 a year of which there are 13 led by Chief Administrative Officer Fred Manson at $146,246 and Butterworth at $114,419. Exempt staff’s pay went down slightly this year as they got back on track after receiving a two year increase to their remuneration in the previous year.

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Errington planters are not safe, and the police would like to know more. Sandy Palmer, owner of the Little Mountain Cafe said they had two hanging baskets stolen from in front of their store overnight Sunday. “I watered them yesterday and they were all pretty and this morning they were gone and they were really nailed in there,” she said. She estimated they were worth $50 each and it looked like someone was careful pulling them out rather than just tearing them out.

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“The weird thing is this morning a customer who lives nearby said he also had one stolen last week,” Palmer said. Her neighbour said the same. “We had one stolen last week and four were stolen last year,” said Carol Dobson, manager of Pet Mania next door. And all of hers were stolen while they were open since they take them in at night. Palmer said she hasn’t reported it to police because “I know they’d just laugh,” but the police said they want to hear about all crime in the region.

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One resident, who said she lived than one day.” Allen. “We followed all directions given 50 feet from where the barbecue was In their letter to the town, the owner to us from the Town of Qualicum. (We) operating, said in a letter to the town of the Beach Hut business pointed to have happily moved so as not to upset fumes from the Texas BBQ “permeates how much money they have sunk into residents in our first spot . . . we cannot our home.” the business and asked council to stop return to the Parksville visitors’ centre. “My husband is currently under all mobile vending in their vicinity, They are upset that we moved our busidoctors’ care for lung cancer,” Blanche specifically from the Captain’s Inn to ness to Qualicum Beach.” Barrett wrote. “He had surgery 19 the bottom of Bay Road, essentially the Town council met Wednesday to months ago. His health is length of Qualicum Beach, discuss the issue and instructed staff to compromised.” issue a notice to Texas except for The owners of the Beach BBQ that their licence the areas This is not about Hut business cried foul too, may be cancelled afaround the competition. We want citing concerns about comter the July 8 regular tourism inthings on the beach. It’s petition. There is nothing f o r mat i o n not my motivation to stop council meeting. “We’re kind of in the town’s lease with the building. competition.” caught between a owners of the Beach Hut — a “Offering coun. MARY BRouiLette rock and a hard place $1/year lease that doesn’t exa mobile and I do hold counpire until 2018 — regarding vendor in proximity or competition. this vicinity is an alternative, cil responsible for that,” Coun. Mary It’s also not clear what legal Coun. Brouilette deterrent and competition Brouilette said after Wednesday’s standing the town has — or if to our service,” wrote Lana meeting. Brouilette said the smoke, it even needs a reason — to cancel the Tryon. “I am deeply shocked, hurt and and not the concerns about competibusiness licence. The town has no bylaw saddened that after all these years of tion, is what may force council to canregarding smoke-generating appliances. working together that our landlord . . . cel the licence. “It’s not that we don’t want the busiTown officials say they may have to use would allow competition/alternative/ ness there,” said Brouilette. “This is not provisions of the nuisance bylaw to find threat to its own services.” some reason to cancel the licence. The owners of the Texas BBQ also about competition. We want things on The chamber of commerce weighed sent a letter to the town, along with 140 the beach. It’s not my motivation to in, with CEO Evelyn Clark writing a let- signatures on a petition they said they stop competition.” ter to the town saying it “fully supports” collected in two hours. “And we need a proper (smoke) byhaving the Texas BBQ on the beach “Our reputation for good, quali- law.” this summer. Clark said the business ty food has spread and (we) have had Council is expected to make a deciis a member in good standing with the many, many people approach us on sion July 8 and Texas BBQ can continchamber and the barbecue would be the beach saying how happy (they ue operating until they hear otherwise. good there “to both serve our visitors were) that they now have a choice of Council also instructed staff to come and offer a variety of food choices for eateries on the beach,” said the letter up with a bylaw related to smoke-genpeople who may be visiting for more written by Lynn Silbernagel and Rick erating appliances.

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The Town of Qualicum Beach is reviewing its policies regarding secondary suites and is hoping for some input from residents and stakeholders. The town is hosting a public information meeting Wednesday, June 26 (7 p.m. at the Civic Centre) and is also encouraging residents to take an online survey (www.qualicumbeach. com) to “let us know what is working and what needs to be improved,” Director of Planning Luke Sales said this week. Sales estimated there are currently 15 secondary suites in the town. “There are likely a number of suites out there that have not gone through the building inspection process,” he said. “But we’re not out there actively looking for suites and requiring them to upgrade.” Unlike other communities, the Town of Qualicum Beach does not require registration for a secondary suite. “We wanted to keep it simple,” said Sales.

“All we require is that the suite conforms to the building code.” The town approved secondary suites as a legal form of housing in 2009 and at that time expected to be reviewing the policy after a few years. Currently, there are three types of suites permitted in the town’s zoning bylaws: secondary suites, garden suites and carriage houses. Here’s some information about each (in all three cases, the property owner must live in either the primary dwelling or the suite/carriage house for at least six months per 12-month period): • Secondary suites are a self-contained secondary dwelling joined to a primary residence. • Garden suites are self-contained units detached from a primary residence and have a maximum height of one storey. • a carriage house is a self-contained unit detached from the primary residence and can be more than one storey, with an accessory use (garage, for example). Sales said secondary suites can be “a great option” for people who have an older parent, an older child or if just want to get revenue to help with their mortgage payments.

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Parksville city council will forgive a portion of Laurence Caharel’s $1,200 water bill. Caharel, who has owned his Martindale Road home for 43 years has had some bad luck recently, as Coun. Sue Powell summed up for him after he presented his story at the June 17 regular meeting. About 18 months ago, the water main in his backyard burst, causing more than $500 in damage and resulting in an $800 water bill before it was discovered. Water bills are sent to residents twice a year in Parksville. That damage was fixed and Caharel successfully applied under a city policy that forgave the difference between the anomalous bill and his average bills, saving him around $400.

Recently, Caharel’s water main broke in a different spot, under the driveway, costing him another $1,000 to fix. He also received another huge water bill, this one for $1,200. This current leak and the resulting water bill leak would fit within the policy again, and Mayor Chris Burger said these leaks do happen, which is why the city has the policy. Council voted to forgive the difference on a $1,900 bill last September, but there is a provision that doesn’t allow people to apply again within five years. So at Burger’s guidance, Caharel asked for and received unanimous consent from council for an exception allowing him to apply under the policy, notwithstanding the five-year limit.

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“Think of cyclists as a slow-moving motorcycle,” Elston said. “However, unlike a motorized vehicle, cyclists need to stay as far to the right as possible, although they don’t have to ride on the dirt or the sidewalk. As well, motorists need to give them a wider berth.” Elston said he doesn’t see many conflicts between motorists and cyclists in the Parksville-Qualicum area, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. He said a good rule of thumb is for both cyclists and motorists to act as though the other doesn’t know they’re there. As well, he said cyclists need to walk their bikes when using a crosswalk and avoid riding on sidewalks. “It’s a sidewalk, not a sideride,” he said. “Just like it’s a crosswalk, not a crossride. If you want to use it, walk it.” He stressed however that youngsters who don’t have full control of their bicycles don’t

belong on the road. “Common sense comes into play here,” he said. “A parent is not going to have their fiveyear-old riding along a lane of travel with their back to the traffic,” Elston said. “The little ones don’t have control over their bikes like adults. We would be asking them to be hit by a car. We need the little ones to use the sidewalk, but anyone with any semblance of control and who knows the rules of the road should use their bike like a vehicle and obey the rules of the road.” The fines for riding on a sidewalk, riding without proper lights after dark and careless cycling are all $109, while riding a bicycle without a helmet garners a $29 fine. However, Elston stressed this is just the tip of the iceberg. “If you are on a bike and you decide to blow a red light, you’ll get the same ticket that a car does,” he said. “If you disobey a yellow light, you can be charged on a bike just like a car.”

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oday, the delivery of health care in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region takes a positive step with the opening of the Oceanside Health Centre. There are some who still believe we need a full-on hospital, or at least some version of hospitallite. They point to our demographics, saying it makes sense to have a hospital in the region that’s home to the oldest people in the country. Everyone in our region — from Nanoose Bay to Coombs to Deep Bay — is within a 45-minute drive of a hospital, whether it be Nanaimo, Port Alberni or Comox. We get winter, yes, but we don’t get a winter like most places in the country. There are people who live in and around big Canadian cities that are home to multiple hospitals who face a 45-minute journey to an emergency room. So, as unpopular a stance it may be with some, it’s difficult to seriously justify the construction and operation of a full-service hospital in Parksville Qualicum Beach. That stated, the status quo wasn’t going to work either. Our demographics do make us special, and we needed something better than a walk-in clinic, something closer to home to stabilize the serious cases, set a broken arm, stitch a cut. Not only does the construction and operation of some gap-closing facility make sense for the people of this area, it should also take some pressure off nearby emergency rooms, especially in Nanaimo. We should find out today (the public can tour the new health centre starting at 2:45 p.m.) more about exactly what the OHC offers, or when it is expected to offer more. We have serious questions about what services are available compared to what services were promised. A building loaded with VIHA administration does nothing to help the people of the area or take the pressure off nearby hospitals. Please see Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS, and check our website before that (pqbnews.com), where we hope to provide more concrete information about the exact level of service that’s going to be provided at this new facility. Today, we think with gratitude of those who pushed hard to improve health care delivery in our region, especially Tom Davies and former MLA Ron Cantelon. Now, let’s see what we have. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Walking eye-opener Taking a walk around the Church-Wembley-Humphrey-Pym area is an eye opener. The garbage (fast-food paper products) on the roads is appalling. The courage of these individuals who throw this stuff out is outstanding — it defies basic society expectation. Indeed, if any reader or anyone else knows of these individuals, it would be great too if they would congratulate them for such action — they deserve to be recognized and asked to join the army in order to for them to have a true opportunity to display such courage. As well, I’ve noticed many drivers who are speeding and not engaging their turning lights at four-way stops or other intersections. I have noticed cars without a muffler, many drivers still using cell phones, with children in the car. Indeed, walking is an eye opener. Jean Paul Brasca Parksville

apples and oranges Re: Stop Complaining, a letter to the editor by Craig Dutton in the June 18 edition of The NEWS. I was one of the 32 per cent who voted NDP in the provincial election and among a group of my friends, the NDP vote was quite likely well under 32 per cent. However, in conversation between this group and others I have spoken to who preferred to vote for the Liberal or Conservative parties, far more than 32 per cent are upset with many of the decisions of the present Qualicum Beach town council. Surely, Teunis Westbroek received more

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a Fine analysis Reading the The NEWS of June 18 I was impressed by the insightful analysis of the political state of affairs in our area that Craig Dutton provided (letter to the editor, Stop Complaining). He has such a grasp of the politics of local and provincial levels that he must have benefitted from a solid education such as those offered in liberal jurisdictions such as Alberta. I look forward to reading his analysis of the expected campaign shenanigans when we experience the federal election in 2015. In the interim I am reminded of that old catechismic chestnut, altered a bit here: “what’s the difference between a Boeing 747 and Craig Dutton? When the 747 gets to Hawaii it stops whining!” mike Green Qualicum Beach

What a relieF! That sound of escaping air emanating from back East on June 18 was unmistakably the collective “phewww” from about 164 MPs and 60 senators who make up the Conservative caucus. All are delighted to flee the constant grilling from the opposition parties during parliament’s Question Period, and from those in the national media whom the Prime Min-

ister’s Office have long considered disdainfully. Instead, the 224 torrid Tories are insanely happy to face the constant grilling on the rubber-chicken circuit at their summer fund-raising barbecues. Guess they hope it will be easier to butter-up their diminishing party faithful, who will be partaking of the gastronomic delights offered at their cozy get-togethers. The seamy, sordid Senate scandal leaves many Canadians with a nasty taste in their mouths over how the nation’s business is carried out, especially in Ottawa’s dystopian Red Chamber. During the past few weeks, there have been many lows in Ottawa, with revelations that only got worse on a daily basis. In my humble opinion, the lowestlow came on May 21 when, just prior to jetting off for somewhat meaningless junkets to Peru and Colombia, the prime minister invited the media to the opening of a special Tory caucus meeting to hear his statement concerning the abrupt resignation of his chief-of-staff. It turned out to be a pathetic non-statement, so media members attempted to do their job of questioning the PM, and obtain answers for a bewildered populace. Totally ignoring the cogent questioners, the PM sat tight-lipped and pouting like a petulant schoolgirl. That’s when the honourable members of his caucus turned toward the media assembled at the back of the room, and clapped ever so loudly in unison to drown out any more questions. Would these Conservatives ever again be respected as representatives of the people of Canada?

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letters All is not lost in QB So, the usual three “progressive” members of Qualicum Beach town council have pushed through the approval of the Clarion development. One can only assume that they are impressed by the Beach Club in Parksville, and want our town to have similar buildings. However, all may not be lost. Whether or not this project proceeds to fruition will surely depend on the developer’s perception of its viability. Right now, our real estate market is experiencing something of a slowdown. Unless things improve, and soon, the developer may decide to wait for better market conditions. By that time, we will have had another election (in November 2014) and that new council may well have a different perspective on such matters. Meanwhile, do not be downhearted Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Coun. Scott Tanner. You are probably closer to knowing what the majority of the townsfolk of Qualicum Beach want. L.H. Mustard Qualicum Beach

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I am so sick and tired of reading about the Gang of Three versus the poor bedraggled Old Guard Twosome who are trying to keep everything the same as it has been forever. Namely no growth, no opportunity for young people, no affordable housing for people of low wages working in our stores or in the care homes looking after our elderly. Yes, we are the oldest town in Canada by age of population and we are all likely to end up in one of our care homes. The low wages paid to care workers, plus the lack of a place they can afford to live, will leave us in dire straits. Who will look after us? Do you see any kids on our downtown streets anymore? The schools are emptying out. The downtown merchants can’t afford employees because all the old people here have everything and don’t need to spend anything except for food and meds. The Old Guard Twosome even want to stop development of a new apartment building downtown. Too bad that the merchants could use an infusion of new business and God forbid that we build a new fire house that can withstand an earthquake. Do you think we could expect help from a collapsed fire hall? We have empty lots and acreages throughout town. We have a large school yard downtown with few children in the school. Surely half of this yard could contain affordable apartment buildings. Instead, we have barriers to development of any kind. Months and years of reviewing plans and citizens’ committees wanting a say in every detail. Why would any developer want to come to our dying town? Why would any business want to come here with no young workforce available? I am an old fart of 75 but I would rather live in a vibrant community. As for all the other old people here who want no change, I say what difference could change make for you? You won’t be here. To the Old Guard, I say the position of mayor

or councillor was never intended to be permanent or political. If you can’t stand progress, get out of the way and let someone with a little vitality take over. ren OLsOn Qualicum Beach

AccountABility is key I am growing increasingly concerned about the Qualicum Beach troika’s contemptuous disregard for my tax dollar. Assuming the reporting in this newspaper is correct, they are into a form of crony corporate capitalism, not “free” enterprise. Coun. Dave Willie, as a taxpaying resident of Qualicum Beach, budgets matter to me. That includes the one for the new fire hall. Why do they not matter to you? Coun. Brouilette, again as a tax-paying resident, I am not happy with what may be a million-dollar subsidy to a for-profit corporate entity. Why do you not want to know the probable amount of our gift to this corporate entity? Whether or not this taxpayer subsidy is eventually recouped by the town does not negate the fact it is a taxpayer gift to a profitable corporate entity for which future generations pay. What happened to not burdening future generations with our debt? And, based on credible economics and accounting principles, it is highly unlikely these infrastructure costs will be recouped by the town in the near future. In the meantime, this corporate entity has left with its profits while we pay the interest charges. If the Clarion is as good for Qualicum Beach as this troika claim, surely it can stand on its own merits without taxpayer subsidies. As for possible grants from other levels of government, what happened to the realization there is only one taxpayer? Thank you Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Coun. Scott Tanner for trying to hold these three accountable for how they spend our tax dollars. YvOnne ZarOwnY Qualicum Beach

Good mAnAGement? We are not amused. Five million dollars and no doubt extras for a fire hall that is projected to last 75 years? I seem to recall that Coun. Scott Tanner once followed a thread and proposed that a referendum be held for the need and cost of a new fire hall. Where did that idea go? Did the ensemble shut that down? As well, it appears that we do not have anyone — either staff or management level — capable of project management/site supervision, — as a further $25,000 is now allocated for those services. And was there an advertisement or competition for said expense? I do not see any major public works projects underway that would hinder the use of the superintendent of public works or even the town engineer from doing this job. And, in closing: that there flapping mural on the old bus shelter sure do look pretty. Prudent financial management? aLLan CLark Qualicum Beach

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’m leaving Oceanside. I never really understood why anyone would ever do that, but now that summer holidays are just about here, I believe I’ve figured it out. I’ll be leaving the Island and heading north, up through Hope, Yale, Boston Bar, Lytton, Spences Bridge, Clinton, Cache Creek, 100 Mile House and Williams Lake to the outskirts of the place Wells residents call Smelly Quelly. Once there, I’ll pick up my progeny, spin around and head right back. So why am I leaving? So I can pick up my boy and return here to show off my favorite places. Fortunately, despite their best efforts, developers haven’t turned all of Oceanside into a monochromatic eyesore and there’s still lots of natural beauty, if you know where to look for it. That’s one of the things I like best, showing off my secret, special places to important people in my life,

and there’s no octopus, the shortage of oplargest on the portunity to do planet. that in Parksville By Neil Horner We won’t Qualicum Beach. only go down That’s why I’m though. Our leaving — so I plans also can come back include goand show the ing up. Some place off. time over True, I plan to the next two stop on the way months we’ll down to go river slog, moan rafting in Lytton, but after and complain our way right that, I plan to be a tourist in to the top of Mount Arrowsmith. I’ve done it once my own town. Let’s see — Alex is 15 now, and the view is to die for. We’ll also take to the air so he is finally old enough to venture right to the very to take care of some family bottom of the hole to see business as we rent an airthe storied China gallery at plane to scatter my brother the Horne Lake caves. We Mike’s ashes — not a parpeered over the multi-storey ticularly fun task, but there drop that leads to it a couple should be a good view. Then of course there’s of years ago and we’ve both been itching to take that the world-class kayaking. plunge ever since. That’s I’m thinking we’ll catch a ride out to Lasqueti with our definitely on the agenda. Speaking of plunges, we’ll boats and paddle over to also likely go scuba diving Jedediah Island. Camping? Oh yeah. We’ll around Nanoose Bay in a return adventure to search set up our tents on numerfor the tentacles of death — ous beaches before sitting a sighting of a giant Pacific by the campfire, listening to

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the seals bark and discussing great things. Pretty much every play or musical performance in the area will see Alex and I in the audience. We’ll take trips around the area as well — to Cortes Island so we can paddle from Manson’s Landing to Shark Spit on Marina Island and then over to explore mysterious Carrington Lagoon. Without a doubt we’ll also head down to Nanaimo to finally screw up our courage at the Bungy Zone. Like the cave, that’s another attraction he’s finally old enough to enjoy now. But then it will be back to Parksville Qualicum Beach for fish and chips at the Beach Hut or who knows, maybe we’ll try out that traditional Texas barbecue. Whatever. It’s not like it’s a long walk. With so much fun and natural beauty in the area, why would I holiday anywhere else? Neil Horner is assistant editor of The NEWS

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hen I showed up small dog launched himself from at the dock with the dinghy’s bow, tried some franmy new cruise tic dog paddling and was hauled ship bag promi- By nancy Whelan aboard by the irate skipper. One wet nently displayed, and shivering dog to console while my son warned me that my actrying to get a morning’s sleep. commodations had been slightly Before breakfast, a brisk wind downgraded. and a dragging anchor. Fire up the Yes, I could see that the beheengine to re-position the boat. Is moth (getting 87 feet to the galthere any sound more debilitating lon!) from which I’d recently disto a boat owner than the energetic embarked had been replaced by a turning but non-engaging engine? boat slightly smaller than my stateDid I forget to mention that one room. The glitter of a cruise ship was more than of Saturday’s little chores aboard had been for adequately replaced, however, by the presence the skipper and friend to unroll, measure, cut of two immediate family, two friends, and two and fit some new carpeting to the outside deck? dogs — the sum total of five human and two ca- Well, that very same carpet was quickly un-laid nine passengers. to allow access to the engine compartment. As on most vessels, the stowing of grocer- Tinkering ensued; suggestions were forthcomies, refreshments, and personal impediments ing even from some of the female crew. Enerconsumed the earlier part of a sunny Saturday. getic turning/lack of engagement continued. With the dinghy lashed astern, the Jet Ski bobHead scratching determined a dead coil. bing on its tow line, and a quick stop at the gas Take cell phone and Jet Ski to lake centre to dock, we were ready for the open lake. avoid mountain encircled dead spot … reach The dogs settled into the noisy rhythm of the the parts store in nearest town … put on hold … engine, found their preferred spots exactly in contact lost. Boat towed to safer anchorage by the passageway amidships, and we reveled for dinghy and its steadfast little outboard. a time in sun, wind, and total freedom from the Engine then ignored in favor of breakfast so land world. cooks and muffin butter-ers took up their staThe skipper found his preferred bay, com- tions. Post-breakfast consensus was to put dinpletely boat-free, in the lee of an island. We ghy in gear at the stern, let out the line on the dropped the hook, ran a dinghy line ashore to ‘Ski, and put the regal procession in slow moaccommodate doggie ablutions, and turned tion en-route to a friend’s island closer to the our attention to lunch. marina. On arrival and tricky docking maneuGood food, a little music, a surfeit of chatter ver, skipper took off to town on Jet Ski, returned followed by reading and/or naps on deck or with new coil, installed and r-r-r-r in engine below and the fine day dissolved into evening compartment turned to gr-r-r-r at the wheel and it was time for the cooks to take up their and our ignominious procession took off again stations at the stern BBQ and in the galley. The for the marina. A glimpse astern and there was stomachs again satisfied, quiet reigned and island friend closing the gap in his skookum only a gentle rocking and occasional slap of a boat. Overtaken, we took his line and another wave put us quickly to sleep. craft was added to the slow-mo but somewhat Enter Sunday … dawn was broken by the faster, late afternoon cruise to home port. whining of a canine, and a shore detail was grogI haven’t yet dared to ask whether the gremgily dispatched. Halfway back to the boat, the lin in the engine has been cast overboard.

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kippers and crew at the Schooner Cove Yacht Club are gearing up for their annual summer cruise, this time heading to world-renowned Desolation Sound. The trip leaves the dock on July 22 and continues until Aug. 16, with stops at Pender Harbour, Nelson Island, Westview, Lund, Gorge Harbour, the Octopus Islands, Heriot Bay, Campbell River, Comox and Jedediah Island. • The Deep Bay Yacht Club has added its voice to a chorus of complaints about a proposal to site a marina complex at Squirrel Cove on Cortes Island. Club members use the beautiful anchorage at Squirrel Cove because of its peace and tranquility. However, a proposal by Klahoose Resort Limited Partnership proposes a large water lease in Squirrel Cove for a marina and resort. • Boaters have known for some time that they can rely on 19 Wing Comox for rescue when they get into trouble on the water, but now they’ve come to the aid of the tiny fish that use beds of eelgrass as a home. The unit is restoring marine habitat near Royston as compensation for the habitat affected by the maintenance dredging of the Goose Spit Marina that took place

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FAITH COLUMN

What will be your legacy?

pitaph was a word that my 20-something ears had never heard before. I caught it in the lyrics of a song one day and immediately sought out a definition. Looking it up, I found out that it’s the term used to summarize a person’s life ... it’s an encapsulation of a legacy. Our legacy we want to leave behind us may not be at the front of By Dan King our minds when we are young, but it certainly moves there in our twilight years. I’ve spoken to many seniors in our community who tell stories of their lives and reflect back on who they were and what they had done. Some of the conversations are full of life, and others regret. Often sentences like, “I wish I would have ...”, or “If I had to do it again I would ...” pepper the visits. As a Christian, one of the spiritual disciplines I’m continually practising is regular reading and meditating on the words of the Bible. This collection of 66 books is absolutely stuffed full of legacies. Presently, I’m reading a book called 2 Chronicles which gives the reader a sweeping overview of the lives and legacies of the earliest kings of Judah and Israel. Generally, each king is named, his great accomplishments or disappointments are listed, perhaps a short story is shared, and then a summary of his impact is given. The summary may say: “He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord” or, perhaps, “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord.” This one sentence summary is their epitaph. Billy Graham, the famous 20th Century preacher once said: “Our days are numbered.

One of the primary goals in our lives should be to prepare for our last day. The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives. What preparations should we be making now? The greatest waste in all of our earth, which cannot be recycled or reclaimed, is our waste of the time that God has given us each day.” Like I am sure you do, I want to have a life that matters. As a young man, I couldn’t stand the thought that my days might be spent on anything other than the most meaningful of work and most inspiring of projects. Now, as a middle-aged guy, I see my peers settling down to a mundane and cyclical lives. Some aren’t, but many are. Billy Graham asks a great question: “What preparations should we be making now?” Each day is new and now is the time — young or old — that we have the chance to reshape of legacy into something that might ring out in eternity. And it really is the eternal things that matter most. Perhaps your summer reading might involve picking up a Bible and reading some of the rich stories of legacy that it contains. Books like 1 and 2 Chronicles or perhaps the stories of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark are places to begin. In the months to come, may you once again turn your hearts toward eternity and live beyond just today, inviting the Lord to lead you to consider your legacy and how the eyes of the Lord might see your days when they come to an end. Dan King is a pastor at Parksville Baptist Church. E-mail dan@parksvillebaptist.org

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NOTICE OF MEETING ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT The municipal Council invites all City residents to a meeting to be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC for the purpose of presenting the Annual Municipal Report and providing members of the public with an opportunity to make submissions and ask questions. The Annual Report includes the City’s vision, mission and corporate values; community connections and highlights; Council’s strategic focus areas; a report on municipal services and operations for 2012; financial statements; and a report on permissive tax exemptions. The Annual Municipal Report will be available for public inspection on the City’s website http://parksville. ca/cms.asp?wpID=464 starting Friday, June 28, 2013 and in the administration department located at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville BC. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer

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A time capsule created in 2001 was recently unveiled at Parksville Elementary School and local grads came back to discover their old treasures. Bonnie Finotti’s French Immersion Kindergarten class put a number of items in the capsule (a cardboard storage folder) in 2001 including a booklet of their favourite things and what they wanted to be when they grew up. She also added a picture of when they graduated Grade 5 and their Grade 5 graduation certificates. She stored it in a secure place at the school and dug it out of the cupboard last week. Finotti said she did it to honour her future. “We share this planet with those little guys,” she said. “Whatever we do in Kindergarten makes a difference in their life and it will make

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Celebrating two openings Where can you get a tour of a new fire hall and sewage treatment facility while enjoying cake and hot dogs at the same time? That’s easy: Nanoose Bay of course. On Saturday, the Regional District of Nanaimo is hosting a grand opening celebration for the Nanoose Bay fire hall and the Nanoose Bay peninsula water treatment plant, with the fun kicking off at 10 a.m. and carries on until 2 p.m. The event will feature brief welcoming speeches at 11 a.m. at the fire hall, located at 2471 Nanoose Road, followed by hot dogs and cake. Guides will then give tours of both facilities, which will continue until 2 p.m. The two facilities are located across the street from each other. The event is free of charge to attend. — NEWS Staff

TRANSIT NEWS

Take the bus to new OHC With the grand opening of the new Oceanside Health Centre slated for today (June 20), the Regional District of Nanaimo is encouraging the public to take RDN Transit to and from the centre. Since March, the Route 88 Parksville has stopped on the corner of Despard and Moilliet, allowing transit riders access to the health centre. For greater access to the health centre, registered handyDART clients can contact the RDN handyDART office and book their trips. In March, handyDART increased its hours to assist in the demand of ridership that the health centre will attract. HandyDART uses specially-equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities, who are unable to use public transit without assistance. To register or book trips with handyDART call 250-248-4557. The new health centre will be opened to the general public on Thursday, June 20 for guided tours from 2:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. In other RDN news: • Although there have been few, if any, problems with sport field booking arrangements between the Nanaimo Regional District, School District 69, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the City of Parksville, up until now there hasn’t been any kind of formal agreement between the groups. That changed over the past week when the RDN committee of the whole approved a formal policy for field booking. The agreement still has to be ratified by the board however. — NEWS Staff/VIHA/RDN

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Beaufort raffle prizes $1,000 in donated food won in support of youth Over the past three months, the Air Cadets from the Oceanside area have been fundraising to support their program — with some success. In an effort to keep their program up and running to support the local youth, the

The 893 Beaufort Squadron held a raffle, with prizes donated by local grocery stores. The prizes and winners are as follow: First prize of $500 from Save-on Foods was J. Maclean, while second prize of $300

from Quality Foods was Gerry Thompson and Bob Pellow won the third prize of $200 from Thrifty Foods. Ken Bowerman from the local Qualicum Foods store was on hand to draw the winners. — NEWS Staff

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This summer, kids across the province will take to the skies, voyage through space and follow authors to other worlds. The Vancouver Island Regional Library invites kids of all ages to join the fun by participating in this year’s B.C. Summer Reading Club: Up, Up and Away. Sign-up is free and can be done online starting June 18 at http://virl.bc.ca/kids/books-stories/ summer-reading-club. Kids receive a special kit to keep track of their reading. If they complete their reading log they are awarded a collectible medal. The club helps to maintain or improve reading skills while school is out by motivating kids

to read (or be read to). It also makes reading fun by inviting kids to read what they want. The expert staff at local library branches can help kids find just what they like, whether it’s a print book, audiobook, eBook or magazine. The Summer Reading Club reaches more than 85,000 B.C. kids every summer and is sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association with funding assistance from the Ministry of Education’s Libraries and Literacy. For more information, and to learn about other free library programs, call your local library (250-752-6121 Qualicum Beach, 250-248-0170 Parksville) and/or visit www.virl.bc.ca. — Submitted by the Qualicum Beach Library.

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Long-time volunteers honoured at annual general meeting WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK A trio of long-time volunteer officers of the Arrowsmith spoke highly of the care that they got; it was their home.”

Health Care Society were presented Honorary Life Memberships June 12, during the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Arrowsmith Health Care Society and the Arrowsmith Health Care Foundation Society at Cokely Manor in Parksville. The meeting highlight was special recognition of Audrey Wheeler, who recently celebrated her 89th birthday. Wheeler’s parents were among the founders of the Arrowsmith Lodge 45 years ago, and Wheeler herself has given more than 20 years of volunteer service. She concluded a third consecutive three-year board term this June. She also served three terms of three years each in years past. Between each of those stints, she volunteered with the foundation. To recognize her remarkable service, fellow board members made a donation of $1,800 in her name to the Arrowsmith Foundation. The fund grew over the evening and will be open for further contributions until Sept. 1, then Wheeler will help decide how it will be spent. The original Arrowsmith Lodge opened over 40 years ago, without government funding. “When the lodge first opened, the resident’s meals were served by volunteers,” she noted. Wheeler’s parents eventually became residents. “They always

Board retirees Marjorie Leffler and Rod Fraser were also presented with Honorary Life Memberships. Leffler retired from the board in 2009, having served nine years. Fraser retired in 2011, also after nine years. Fraser was also associated with Arrowsmith Lodge through his work as a Health Inspector. His wife Eileen, a recently retired community care nurse, has replaced him on the board. Wheeler, Leffler and Fraser were all board members when the new Arrowsmith Lodge was built, and the original one became present-day Cokely Manor. Arrowsmith Health Care Society currently operates the Arrowsmith Lodge, (75 beds), Cokely Manor (30 beds) and a community Adult Day Care program. Each year, three of nine board positions come open. Sitting directors Fred Pearson and Lynn Graham were re-elected at this week’s meeting, while Michaela Ally was welcomed as a new director. Board officers re-elected were Jennifer Christenson, chair, and Brenda Light as vice-chair. For more information, call Christenson at 250-468-1926. — Submitted by the Arrowsmith Health Care Society

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ipal leaders to promote pollination by encouraging the keeping of native mason bees. “Unlike honey bees, mason bees are more self-sufficient and docile and play an important role in pollinating crops, flowers, fruit trees and vegetables in our gardens,” Baird said in her letter. “Protecting our native beneficial bees through habitat conservation helps to support local food production.”

Baird said she encourages other local governments to take on a similar initiative to promote pollination. “There are several ways of doing so,” she said. “One way is by installing mason bee nesting blocks in your community parks. Your council may also make a simple proclamation to promote mason bees in your community.” The RDN directors opted to receive and file the request.

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION regarding land in the Agricultural Land Reserve. I, Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises Ltd. of P.O. Box 219, Hobbema, Alberta, T0C 1N0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30 (1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Part of District Lot 16, Nanoose District and located at Hirst Avenue. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to: City of Parksville, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, B.C., V9P 2H3 by July 4th, 2013

DEATHS

DAVID GERALD DENNIS February 28, 1948 April 27, 2013 It is with sadness to announce that David passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 27th, 2013 following a brief illness. He leaves behind his three children: Christopher (Samantha), Shawn and Carlene (Mike); his brother Kevin; his sister Maureen; his four grandchildren: Nicole, Andrew, Karleigh and Zoe; and his two nieces: Corinne and Emerald. David was born in North Vancouver, BC but eventually called Parksville, BC his home. A celebration of life will be held for David on July 13, 2013. For details/address please call 1-604-561-3327.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS THE ESTATE OF MARYLN DIANE GARRARD, DECEASED All persons having claims in respect of Maryln Diane Garrard, deceased, formerly of 250 Craig Street, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor, at 400 Burrard Street, 3rd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3A6, Canada on or before the 26th day of July, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have then been received. CIBC Trust Corporation, Executor CLARK WILSON LLP Solicitors

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS Re: The estate of Lorraine M. Irvine, Deceased, formerly of 1070 Coombs Stn. Rd. Coombs, B.C. Creditors & others having claims against the Estate of Lorraine Irvine are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to: James Jeffs, Executor, PO Box 35, Errington B.C. V0R 1V0. Claims must be submitted on or before July 25,2013 in order to be satisfied before distribution of the estate.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 PV The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

MAURICE (Moe) GIROUX 1928 - 2011

I have lost my soul’s companion, A life linked with my own; And day by day I miss him more, As I walk through life alone. So sadly missed by his wife Noreen, daughter Tanya, and grand children Erica and Reese.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: SET of keys on Qualicum Beach in front of Judges Row. Call to claim (250)752-9113.

Nicholas G Dormaar September 28, 1931 – June 15, 2013

Nicholas G. Dormaar, MD was born on September 28, 1931, at Cimahi, Java. He died on June 15, 2013 , after a two and a half year illness. He was predeceased by his brother, Johan Dormaar, PhD, of Lethbridge, Alberta. Nicholas is survived by his wife of 56 years, N. Johanna Dormaar, and their three sons; Michael, Brent and Roy. Nicholas was born in the Dutch East Indies of a military family. From age 3 to 5 the family lived in Montreux, Switzerland; from 5 to 25 (including the war years) he lived in The Netherlands. In 1955, he obtained his MD in Groningen. Nicholas and Johanna married in Groningen, in 1957, following which they emigrated to Vancouver. He carried out most of his career as a general practitioner in and around Williams Lake, BC. He retired to Vancouver Island in 1996. Cremation has taken place. In keeping with the wishes of Nicholas, no service will be held. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

DEATHS

James Vernon Hall January 17, 1928 - June 12 ,2013 Jim (Bud) passed away at home on Wednesday evening, June 12 at the age of 85. He fought so hard, even within a couple hours of his passing; for that we are so very proud of him and very sad. He tried hard to win his battle against cancer and even in the most difficult moments could find an opportunity to laugh with friends and family. We will never forget him and. as sad and disturbing as it was, we were with him until his final breath. Take care of yourselves, we are all ultimately fragile. James leaves behind his loving wife of 31 years, Kathleen Hall, two sons; Douglas Hall and Martin Hall and wife Shelley (Hall); step-daughter Debbie Briggs and her husband John (Briggs), and his sisters Maureen and Pat. Jim was predeceased by his mother Ruby, his brother Mike, and sister Rene. He also leaves behind four much loved grandchildren, Nyles, Kia, Clayton, Hinda and husband Lloyd and great granddaughter Kaylee and many nieces and nephews. His family abroad, Brian and Jane Morris children Shaun and Jessica. James Vernon Hall served with remarkable distinction and endurance in the Canadian Merchant Navy, joining at the young age of 15. He served for over two decades, including the duration of World War Two, earning numerous medals and citations including one from the Government of Norway. Whilst in the merchant marine he travelled to India, South Africa, England and the Philippines, amongst many other exotic destinations, and, in his later years, provided a remarkable chronicle of his adventures (supplemented by many a tall tale for family and friends) of his years of service. A major affirmation for Jim, stemming from his service during the war, came when the Government of Canada formally recognized the service of merchant mariners during World War Two and afforded those mariners veteran’s benefits commensurate with their sacrifices. After departing the mariner’s life Jim worked for the federal government on Vancouver Island until his retirement. Jim was born and raised in Coombs on Vancouver Island (the house where he was born remains standing adjacent to Coombs Market) where he went to school. After many years he returned to nearby French Creek to enjoy his retirement and “hang out” with his old school chums. Every morning at 8 am you could be assured that you would find the gang drinking coffee at the Coombs Market where many a tall, and well-worn, tale was told. For younger generations, Jim’s stories offered a fascinating window on times past and gave us an appreciation of a life fully and well lived. Jim from a very young age knew that his love of the ocean would take him on many adventures. He spent his retirement restoring and piloting wooden boats; his favourite was the Rice “S. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Happy father’s Day Jimmy! We’ll miss our gentle, and affable, giant; loving husband, parent and friend. Our family would like to thank the Parksville Palliative Care for all their love and care they gave Jim. Without their compassionate and attentive support our, and Jim’s, final months would have be enormously more challenging. The dedicated staff at Parksville Pharmasave also deserve special credit for their professional and caring support during this difficult time. Special thanks to Rhonda Scudds you were our rock (and you rock)! We will always be in your debt. In recognition of Jim’s life and service please consider supporting the Canadian Merchant Veterans association: spryone@telus.ca 604-831 Dunsmuir Road, Victoria, B.C, V9A 5B8 fax 250-381-7772.

Dorothy Rose Matheson

Dorothy passed away peacefully at Leduc Hospital at the age of 94 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Donald. Dorothy will be lovingly missed by sons Ted, Jim (Patricia), Frank (Lori) and Ross (Sandra); one daughter, Kathy (George) Wert; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lifestyles Leduc Recreaction Dept. 108 West Haven Drive, Leduc Ab T9E 0R7 Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, Leduc (780) 980-3688

David James Palmer December 1st, 1968 - May 31st, 2013

David passed away at home. He will be forever loved and missed by all his family and friends. Special thanks to Dave’s partner Candy and mother Gail for being there for him. Thanks also to Dr Henderson, the nurses and all others who helped. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 240 Martindale Rd., Parksville, B.C., from 2 pm until 4 pm. For more information about David and his Celebration of Life, please visit Facebook under David James Palmer.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Joan Madge Douglas (Nee Pitcairn)

January 25, 1930 – June 7, 2013 In loving memory of Joan, beloved wife of Ian Douglas. Joan was born in Vancouver and lived most of her working life there. Although Joan worked primarily in the insurance business, she was tireless in assisting Ian in the construction, or remodelling, of five houses in North Vancouver, Whistler and Parksville. Ian and Joan were married over sixty years. She is survived by her niece Wendy Basil of Simi Valley, California; cousins Alice Bacon and Marie Levack of Vancouver and Carol Crashaw of Campbell River. Joan enjoyed ballroom dancing, cards, travelling, and dogs. Joan remained in touch with a group of Kitsilano High School chums known as “The Kitsies”. The family would like to thank the staff of Trillium Lodge whose daily care over the past two years made a positive difference in her final struggle. A Celebration of Life will be held in Joan’s memory at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society in Joan’s name. To send a condolence to the family please visit www. yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Thursday, June 20, The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, 20,2013 2013 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

DON the HANDYMAN

LOST AND FOUND

HELP WANTED

FOUND: COSTCO eye glass case on 1 of the benches at the Parksville Community park about 2 weeks ago. Please call to describe contents. (250)821-0088.

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operator • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckerman • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

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

NEED A room or a fence painted? Grass cut? Please call Brad at (250)951-2131.

Welcome Wagon Baby boomers! We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person for our Birth of Baby & Bridal Showcase programs in the Parksville/Qualicum area. Must have vehicle & computer. Flexible hours, commission. Sales experience an asset. Please contact: slangevin@welcomewagon.ca

Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

HAULING AND SALVAGE

FOUND: LOVEBIRD by Wembly Mall area. If lost please call 250-954-2079. LOST: $80 cash between QF Foods & Cultivate Nursery in Parksville June 13th. If found please call 778-269-4468. LOST: EARRING, gold and ruby. Great sentimental value. Reward. Call (250)468-7118. LOST: LOVEBIRD on Temple St., Parksville. Please be careful and call (250)954-0833.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. BUSY DOWNTOWN Parksville Salon/Barber Shop looking for Full or P/T Stylist or barber. Share rent or wages negotiable. No clientele necessary. Call Cindy for interview 250-240-4155. DAY & EVENING mobile patrol drivers required. FT/PT. Permanent. Must have valid security and drivers licence. Email resume to: hr@footprintssecurity.com

GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a contract Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in local grocery, drug & department stores. Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hrs./day • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge. Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, local #30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979

F/T LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Wage negotiable. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave., Qualicum LINE COOKS are required at Lefty’s Restaurants in Parksville & Qualicum Beach. Experience preferred but willing to train anyone hard working with a passion for food and a positive attitude. Please apply in person to Chris. PIZZA COOKS are required at Lefty’s Restaurant in Parksville. Experience preferred but willing to train anyone hard working with a passion for food and a positive attitude. Apply in person to Chris.

PERSONAL SERVICES

BUYDENS Computer Services

DRYWALL LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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MEDICAL HEALTH CERTIFIED REGISTERED EXPERIENCED MALE CARE AIDE Providing In Home.. Palliative Care/Respite Dementia Care/Respite Security & peace of mind ** Excellent References** Please call/leave message 250-752-5547

PERSONAL CARE

ART/MUSIC/DANCING ALWAYS WANTED TO SING LIKE A POPSTAR? In our modern recording studio we’ll teach you how to sing, move and act, also in DVD clips. New techniques! Check out www.musiccoachmichael. blogspot.com call for a free trial: 250 586 6370. Practicum Music and Art. French Creek

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME HELP Private Live-in Homemaker offering care for a Senior who wants to stay in their home. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, driving to appointments, dog walking, maintaining the home, traveling companion. Zel Hopson has had a career in compassionate care and will work collaboratively with family members in support of health goals. There are times in a person’s life when extra support is needed to maintain independence. Excellent references. Call 250-616-0574.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

God still heals and is the kindest person you’ll ever meet! Join us on Sundays

6:30pm

At the Salvation Army Church

on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.

All welcome! More info at:

www.jerichoroad-church.com

QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH Sears Parksville

Delivery Driver wanted Part Time, 12-20 hrs/wk. (could lead to full time).Must have clean driving record. Drop off resume at store. Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach WORSHIP SUNDAYS 10:30

“WITHDRAWING WITH JESUS” (MATTHEW 16:5-12) SCENT FREE

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

Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189

PRESSURE WASHING

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. HAUL AWAY Garden and Yard Waste and Junk. Free Estimates. Call 250-240-1116.

GARDENING

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

GARDEN CLEAN-UP, Lawns, Hedges, Power Washing. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today!

ANGIE’S ANGELS. Affordable House Cleaning. Great Rates, Free Estimates. Ask for Angie @ 250-752-2120 Fully Bonded

G & L YARD & House Care. Full lawn care, decks & fences. Call 250-228-3536.

Small Island Painting

MOVING & STORAGE

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Gardens, Yard Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

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

HELP WANTED

GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. After school Tuesday and Thursday. And even better... there are no collections required.

PRESSURE WASHING, Reliable & insured. Call for a free quote: 250-668-4642

PAINTING

PETS

A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.

CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

PET CARE SERVICES

AAA MASTER PAINTER - 3 rooms $499. 5 yr guarantee 1/2 price paint. WCB. References Call Rick 250-954-9503

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

COMPUTER SERVICES

ASK DAN! Spring Special! Call Poirier Painting! Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding Fully insured, Free Estimates. Call #250-240-3528. WCB

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter Phone 250-586-3330 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON Bluenose Motor Co. is looking for a full time automotive sales person to join their team. Requirements: • Minimum two years automotive sales experience • Import vehicle background • Professional, ambitious & self-starter References and background check required. Please drop off or email your resume to: BLUENOSE MOTOR CO. 690 East Island Hwy, Parksville bluenosemotor@telus.net No phone calls please.

It’s so easy to get started... Call Becky

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

APPLIANCES

FRIENDLY FRANK

FURNITURE

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CHESTERFIELD, LARGE Blue Grey. Still good condition. Call 250-248-4348

ANTIQUE TABLE and 4 chairs, (dark wood), in excellent condition. Measures 34â€?x35â€?, (with leaves extended 34â€?x60â€?). $400. Call 250-9540444.

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

PLEASE DONATE your old bird feeders or bird houses or garden gnomes to Qualicum Cat Rescue to be recovered and resold. So before you burn that old cedar bird feeder, please drop it off at Qualicum Pet Foods, 104 - 166 1st Ave West, Q.B. or call Pat at (250)586-5597 for pick-up. We gratefully thank you. QCR.

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

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

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

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FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Islandâ€™s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397

ANTIQUE WARDROBE, 6â€™ tall x 4â€™. $315. Call (250)758-1305 LEATHER sofa and loveseat, Italian leather ivory color, in good condition, $350 OBO 250-248-2580

#ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

CHARTWELL, 1144 Wellington Dr. Sat. June 22. (8-1). Downsizing Sale! Lots of nice things. Rain or Shine.

PARKSVILLE 411 Allwood Rd. June 22 (9-2). Household, tools, scooter & much more. PARKSVILLE: 611 Pioneer Crest., Sat., June 22nd, 8am2pm. Furniture, hinged baby gate, 1920â€™s China set, quality computer parts incldâ€™s Antec Skeleton ATX case, kids snow shoes, Lego, and lots more! Everything excellent condition. PARKSVILLE, 809 Humphrey St. Sat. June 22. (8-12). MultiFamily Sale! Household, gardening, tools. Rain or Shine! PARKSVILLE: 870 Marsh Plc., June 22, 9-1. Household items, stove, A/C, bike, etc... PARKSVILLE, 888 Temple St. Sat. June 22 (9-2). Freezer, 4 drawer file cabinet, DVD Player, Roof shingles, collectibles, golf cart & household items. And much much more! PARKSVILLE Bridgewater Lane area- 426 Day Place, Sat, June 22, 8am-? Rain barrels, wine carboys, housewares/decor, art including Batemanâ€™s, bookcase, no junk! PARKSVILLE, WEMBLEY Place. 866 Stanhope, 821 Edgeware Ave. & 532 Hampstead Ave. Sat. June 22. (8:30-1) Lots of good items. QUALICUM, 209 Thetis Ave. Sat. June 22. (9-2). Multi-family Sale! Something for everyone. Rain or Shine!! QUALICUM- 506 Dogwood Rd, Sat, June 22, 9-1pm. Books, fabrics and household items and more... QUALICUM 513 Hawthorne Dr. Jun 22 (8-1). Baby items, games, furniture, antiques, housewares, books, tools, something for everyone. QUALICUM BEACH- 177 E. Sunningdale Rd, Sat, June 22m 9am-2pm. Huge 2 Family Moving Sale- books, furniture, kidâ€™s stuff, building supplies+ much more. QUALICUM BEACH500 Harlech Rd off Arbutus at rail tracks. Offers. Everything must go. Sat, June 22, 8-1pm QUALICUM BEACH758 Chestnut St, (off Arbutus left on Chestnut) June 22, 8:30-2. Sofa, leather recliner, rocking chair, bar stools, patio chairs+ more... QUALICUM BEACH 772 Canyon Cresc. Jun 22 (9-2) & Jun 23 (10-?). Plumbing supplies, woodworking tools, welding items & misc. tools. QUALICUM. SATURDAY June 22, 8am-1pm Cottonwood Drive Neighbourhood Sale, something for everyone, come and enjoy yourself.

ERRINGTON- 1898 Swayne Rd, Sat, June 22, 9am-3pm. Beds, chest of drawers, desks, misc household items, workshop, etc...

ESTATE SALE!

2575 Lynburn Cres Nanaimo, BC. Mon, Tues Wed, Thurs, 3pm-6pm HUGE! HUGE! HUGE! ~New Items Everyday~ HOSTED BY SMART MOVE Check out our Website for photos

www.smartmoveservices.ca FRENCH CREEK. Sat. June 22, 8am-2pm. Lots of tools & household items. 867 Barclay Cres. South. GARAGE Sale. #3 Magnolia Drive, June 22nd, 8am-noon. Fishing gear, float tube, sounder, NHL collectibles, household items. MORNINGSTAR, 806 Mulholland Dr. Sat. June 22 (8:30-12) Estate Sale! Furniture, tools & much more. NANOOSE, 1640 Dorcas Point Rd. Sat. & Sun. June 22 & 23, (10-2). Lazy boy recliner, massage chair, dining table, roll top desk, ATV & Ski Doo, Helmets, clothing, tools, collectibles & misc. NANOOSE BAY, 2367 Marine Dr. Sat. June 22. (8-4). Household items, tools, something for everyone. Rain or Shine NANOOSE BAY: Sat. and Sun. 9am-3pm. Moving sale; 1689 Northwest Bay Rd. Dinning room and kitchen tables, wicker furniture, lots of goodies, all must go! Coffee and cookies are on! Rain or shine!

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NOTHING BUT BOOKS!! QUALICUM BEACH 456 Timberlane Pl. Sat. June 22nd. (9-2). Health; self healing, yoga, exercise Cook books; diet,herb & healing Travel Gardening Childrenâ€™s health Like new, gently used.

PARKSVILLE, 148 Moss Ave. Sat. June 22. (9-2). Down sizing: Scrap booking material, fabrics, cone yarn wool, books, Avon collectibles & much more. Rain or Shine! PARKSVILLE, 321 Moilliet St. Sat. June 22, (9-4).Moving Sale! Household items & more

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H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073

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GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

CENTRAL NANAIMO (close to NRGH) 5 bedrooms, 2 bath family home, $296,000. 250668-8744. timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com

APARTMENT/CONDOS MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160

GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160

Garage Sales

LIGHT OAK entertainment centre,comes with 2 speakers, TV, radio, tape deck, cd player, vhs player, record player & headphones. $150 complete. Also reclining loveseat, $100. Call 250-752-6007

MODEL RAILWAY (HO & G) trains, scenery, buildings, wireless, track;Nishiki bike; exercise bike; Toro l/mower; car roof carrier. Call 250-752-0929

FOR SALE BY OWNER

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

Nanoose Bay- Neighbourhood Yard Sale

Saturday, June 22nd, 9am Start (No Earlybirds)

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NORTH QUALICUM Village, Cute 1 bdrm, 1 bath, f/s, w/d. Sep. entry, carport, n/s, n/p. Ref’s req’d. $650 Call 250950-0550 N. QUALICUM, Small suite on private, quiet, acreage. N/S, N/P, incld’s util’s. + Wifi, $650 p/mth. Call 250-951-2706 PARKSVILLE, 2 Bdrm ground floor suite in new 4 plex. Apprx 900 s/f. Bright, clean, secure. F/S, N/S, N/P. On Hwy 4a & Fairdowne Rd. $800 p/m. Avail. Immed. Ref’s Req’d. Call 250-248-3850

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1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, 4 aluminum rims, aluminum box side liners, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307.

1986 20FT. Winnebago motor home. “Minnie Winnie” 90,500 miles. Good condition, well maintained. $7,500. Call (250)335-2776.

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1996 GMC 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually 4x4 (price reduction) Newer 6.5 l diesel 256,000 km. Leather interior, Power seat, windows, locks, R.V. Mirror, compass, 2 spare tires, transmission cooler, Delta vinyl tool box, Air, Aluminum bumper, 5th wheel hitch, ball and plate.$7800 obo. Call 250752-2207.

1986 Terry-Taurus 5th wheel, 21.5ft, awning, canoe loader. All systems good working order. $2,500. (250)585-8271 1987 WILDERNESS 5th Wheel 24.5 ft, 6 new tires, New queen mattress, Newer hot water tank, pressure pump Roof Air/Heater, Furnace (new fan) Rear Couch/Bed/Privacy curtain, 2 Entry Doors, full bath, Sleeps 6, 4 burner stove, large fridge, microwave, good condition, $3,000 obo. 250-752-2207.

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MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.

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Games&Puzzles

WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS by Jeanne Denee

Hi readers. The last challenge was “to suggest instances of extreme caution”. The winner is: “she puts on sunscreen to go spelunking”, “he has a burglar alarm on his garbage can”. Sheila Scully, Errington.

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Congratulations Sheila. Here are the other entries. “He kept a club handy when eating sashimi. There was always a fire extinguisher at the ready during birthday cake presentations.” Karen DeBorba, Qualicum Beach “She always wore her life jacket when having a bath.” Lou Gueho, Parksville “After locking his front door he put his key in the mail slot so he wouldn’t lose it.” William Smicklings, Qualicum Bay

“She super-glued her hat to her hair so the wind wouldn’t blow her hat away.” Bernadette Bradley, Parksville The new challenge (#6) is to: Answer the question, “how lucky was he/she?” An example is “he lost his Titanic ticket”. Submit entries to jdenee@pqbnews. com with your name and town. The deadline is noon, June 25th.

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The week of June 20-June 26, 2013 ARIES This should be a wonderful week for you, the kind where almost everyone you meet is on your wavelength. TAURUS No matter how much you have let things slide, you can still come out a winner if you push yourself hard. GEMINI No doubt you believe that all things are possible, for you at least. CANCER If you don’t accept at least part of the responsibility, then the week ahead could be a bit tough. LEO A friend’s optimism may not be rooted in reality, but don’t burst their bubble. VIRGO You are not nearly as set in your ways as some people imagine, which should give you a clear advantage.

DOWN 1. ____ mower 2. Feel bad 3. Play the lead role 4. Copy 5. Accelerate in neutral 6. Aspen, e.g. 7. Purse band 8. Quickly 9. Babble 10. Stages of history 11. Animal skin 16. Sound a horn 20. Moscow’s country 22. Tiny 23. Fourth letter 25. Curvy turn

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LIBRA If you get the chance to travel, you must take it. Faraway places will bring you luck. SCORPIO It seems that some people are cutting corners and getting ahead of you when they don’t really deserve to. Stay honest. Your chance will come. SAGITTARIUS You can & you must trust the judgment of other people, both at home and at work. CAPRICORN If you want to change the habits of a lifetime, you could not pick a better time. AQUARIUS Big things are sure to happen. Good fortune, is smiling on you now. PISCES You must listen to both sides of whatever story you are told this week.

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Island cycle

Andrew up to speed with epic ride Local cycling fanatic completes 532 trek down Island in 19 hours just for the fun JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com

Word travels fast and The NEWS had just got wind of one mans latest adventure, when we received an e-mail from Parksville’s Jackie Allen that set the stage nicely. “On June 8,” she explained “a friend of mine decided for fun he would hop on his road bike and ride from Port Hardy to Victoria in one day.” That friend is Oceanside’s cycling machine Andrew Speed. With the help of a support vehicle and two friends — Paul Conner and Rob Williamson — who traded off riding with their friend and driving the support van, Speed and company left Port Hardy at 11 p.m. and arrived at the Victoria legislature at 6 p.m. Speed’s total riding time was 17 hours and 15 minutes, 19 hours overall “almost to the minute.” The total distance covered was 532 kilometres, and his average speed was 31 km/h. He said the weather “wasn’t great. Especially the first part. I departed Port Hardy at 11 p.m. and by the time we got just past Port McNeil it started to drizzle and just escalated from there the entire way to Campbell River. Most of that first 10 hours was in pretty substantial rain and about six degrees. It was cold.” “One of the criteria I had to attempt this was that I wasn’t going to do it if there was a threat of rain or if it looked like I was going to have to battle a headwind and of course both those things came to fruition.” He could have called it a day, we suggested. “Yeah... no,” he said. “Not really. That

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Andrew Speed, left, with his biking buddies Paul Conner and Rob Williamson pause on the side of the road during Speed’s recent ride from Port Hardy to Victoria.

would have been harder (to do).” Rolling into Campbell River, Speed, the manager of systems development at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, father of five and grandfather of two, said he was “just frozen solid and very wet, so I took a bit of a break and actually went to McDonald’s — it was the only thing open — and went in and had a hash brown, an egg McMuffin and a hot chocolate; warmed up for a minute, then changed my socks and was good to go after that.” The only other stops along the way he said were to fill up water bottles and to say a quick hello to friends and fami-

ly members who, unknown to him, had taken up positions at numerous highway intersections “just to cheer me on. I ended up stopping to chat with them for five or 10 minutes here and there so that took some time, but I mean it was so awesome they did that; it made all the difference in the world.” It wasn’t a race but his main goal was to finish before it got dark as it would be to dangerous to go down the Mallahat at night. “I definitely exceeded my estimated time — I gave myself 20 hours thinking that was being reasonable and did it in 19 and definitely could have done it fast-

er with better conditions but again, it wasn’t a race, it was a bit of a marathon.” He said his original plan was to do the ride solo, but his wife Mairi put the kibosh on that. In the end, Conner and Williamson, he pointed out “both got some good riding in as well.” Part of the challenge was slotting it in his schedule and allowing himself enough time to recover for the this Saturday’s grueling 270 km Victoria Gran Fondo. Those in the biking world, Allen confirmed, all rate the ride as “extremely impressive,” and pointed to another example of “the amazing athleticism of residents within the Oceanside area.” Remarkably, the ride was one part tune-up for Speed, who is gearing up for another run at the 270 km Victoria Gran Fondo this Saturday. Last July The NEWS reported how Speed started last summer by completing two races in two days totaling 410 kilometres. He was a front runner in the Victoria Gran Fondo and put in a stellar ride in Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria. This year he’ll be back at the 165 km Penticton Gran Fondo July 8, and he plans a mountain biking trip to the Interior with friends to tackle the steep alpine trails of the Chilcotin. “The question he gets a lot, he says, is why?, and its really just to see if I can. I mean you kind of wonder what your limits are when you do this kind of thing. One day I was looking at a map and I thought the Island looks like a pretty substantial trip, so I mapped the distance and it came out to just over 500 kms and I thought that’s a nice round number and just decided it was something I wanted to try.”

lacrosse

Sportsmanlike Sharks strike tournament gold JAMES CL ARKE

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The nice guys finished first. Oceanside’s Novice Sharks went 4-0 to earn themselves a gold medal down Island last Sunday, and scooped some extra hardware when they were named Most Sportsmanlike Team. According to team manager Sandra Godd, the three day tournament featured 12 teams from across the Island. The Sharks opened the tournament with an 8-1 win over Juan de Fuca; followed that up beating Saanich #1 10-2 then knocked off Victoria/Esquimalt, who was unbeaten on the season at that point. The two teams were tied 4-4 after regulation time, but the Sharks were awarded the tie-breaker because they had fewer penalty minutes that game (Oceanside had four, they

had eight). In the gold medal game the Sharks were trailing a tough Saanich #2 team 4-1 after the first stanza and were down 5-3 after two but battled back with five goals in the third to win it 8-7. “All season long we have never really trailed, so this was the first time we’ve faced any real adversity,” Sharks’ head coach Terry Krastel, adding “they were deflated there for a bit but they rallied and had a big third period to win the game. “Unbelievably proud,” he confirmed, adding “the tournament was big for these kids — the Victoria competition is really, really strong.” This small team of 13 nine and 10-year-old Oceanside players are undefeated so far in their seven-team Novice House North Island division regular season at 12-0 with two final games to play this weekend.

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Oceanside’s Novice Sharks (from back right): coaches Dave Jamieson and Terry Krastel, Jordan Harvey, Cameron Basara, Mathew Green, Caleb Gadd, Kohl Krastel, Ellyot Cain, Dain Lewis, Daylen LaFlamme, Jacob Colley, Brendan Jamieson, Blake Beatty and Ethan Harvey — celebrate their win in Victoria.

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Grandmother lifting for kids Nanaimo 54-year-old power lifter will be at Parksville’s Canada Day Rhonda Heaslip, winner of multiple National Powerlifting Championships and the current national and Commonwealth powerlifting record holder, will be at Canada Day in Parksville raising money and awareness for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. She will have a booth where she will talk about powerlifting, her record breaking attempts and why raising money for the kids of B.C. is so important. She invites everyone to come watch her lift around 350 lb at Woodgrove Centre on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. This is a taste of what she will be doing at the World Masters Powerlifting Championships in Orlando, Florida where she will attempt to break her own Canadian and Commonwealth deadlift records. She is attending many community events trying to raise $15,000. “As a mother of three and grandmother of three, I want to help B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation,” she said. “I am positive that everyone knows someone who has either been a patient, or had or knows a child who was a patient in this wonderful life-saving hospital. I am thrilled to be coming to Parksville to explain what I am working towards. I want to do the heavy lifting, so the kids don’t have to.” Heaslip has spent her life finding ways to excel and often in fields that don’t generally favour women. After high school, she became a certified airframe technician working in search and rescue squadrons with the Canadian Armed Forces. Following her military experience, she became a journeyman carpenter through a four-year apprenticeship program with Local 527 in Nanaimo and worked for several years in that field. More recently she decided to put to use the unique insight into homes her carpentry experience gives her, helping home buyers make the best decisions about what to buy. Her fitness interests led her to power lifting during her military career and, despite years of bringing home medals from competitions around the world, she has never stopped trying to raise the

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Raising money for B.C. Children’s Hospital, powerlifter Rhonda Heaslip will be at Canada Day in Parksville.

bar on her own abilities. “At age 53 I broke all my own national records again and totaled 15 kilos more than I did at age 36,” she said. She plans to “stay actively competitive for as long as my body will allow.” For more information and donations visit www.raisethebarforkids.ca. — Submitted by Kimberly Plumley

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Kelowna’s Lynda Palahniuk took a commanding four-stroke lead following round one of the 39th annual B.C. Senior Women’s Golf Championships being played out at the 5,819 yard par72 Chilliwack Golf Club. Oceanside has two entries in the mix — Parksville’s Donna Doucett, who looks to have traded in her hockey stick for golf clubs, carded scores of 39 and 40 on Tuesday, while Qualicum Beach stalwart Sally Dobler came in at 40 and 39 for identical 79 totals, leaving both part of a fourway tie for 12th out of 54. Dobler’s opening round scores also had her sitting top five in the 22-player Super Senior division. According to Golf B.C., the format for the senior women’s provincials is a 54-hole stroke play competition with no cut between women aged 50 and over as of the first day of competition. All players challenge for the overall title, and golfers aged 60+ are classified in the Super Senior division.

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If it’s June this must be the Qualicum Beach Triathlon. Slated for in and around Ravensong Aquatic Centre June 23, anyone still thinking of getting in on the action will have to wait until next year though, as the field is full. According to the triathlon committee’s Jim Powell, this year’s Qualicum Foods QBT will feature a record number of participants at 575, which is due, he says, to increased team registration where three people compete as a team. This weekend’s installment will also include a record number of TinyTri participants this year, as 80 kids aged 4-7 “will experience the challenges of a swim, bike, run race, some for the first time.” Hosted by the Tri-Athletics Society, this year marks the 17th running of the local triathlon, which features three divisions for individual or team entries: Adult,

Youth, Minor, and Tiny Tri. The adult division, for those 18 and over, consists of a 400m swim, 18km bike and 5km run. The Youth (12-17) do a 200m swim, 9km bike and 2.5 km run. The Minors (811) have 100m swim, 4.5km bike and 1km run, while the Tiny Tri, for kids aged 4-7, swim one width of the pool, then bike and run a short distance. “Lots of local sponsors (QF being the major one) contribute to the success of this event,” said Powell, who was also quick to extend a big QBT thanks “to the town of Qualicum Beach for working with the triathlon committee to put on and make this event a great success for local families and many visiting triathletes.” READY SET GO The QBT’s first heats (for minors) starts at 8 a.m., followed by the youth, then the adults. The TinyTris will go around noon.

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Nanoose Bay slated for Musical ride RCMP event will feature cavalry drills and choreography as well art-show unveiling LISSA ALEXANDER

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A distinctly Canadian musical event is heading to the region early next month, the RCMP Musical Ride. And not only will there be a full troop of 32 RCMP riders and horses performing cavalry drills choreographed to music, but a local celebrated equine artist will reveal a new piece in her Musical Ride series. Canadian pastel artist Joan Larson is known as one of the top equine artists in the world. At the show she’ll unveil a new piece, and the rest of her 22 striking, original pieces. Larson, who lives in Errington, has been to a number of these travelling police shows, locally, as well as in Alberta and in Ontario, and she can’t wait to attend another, she said. “It’s that emotional response that the Musical Ride elicits from people,” she said. “It goes beyond policing, it goes beyond the Musical Ride, and it really to me makes people feel so proud to be Canadian. And to my great surprise and pleasure I’ve noticed when people see the artwork they have a similar response.” The RCMP Musical Ride takes place Saturday, Aug. 3 at both 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and August 4 at 1 p.m. at the Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Bay. Larson said it’s easy to see why she is so enamoured with painting the Musical Ride. The contrast of the red-coated mounties against the black-brown horses, the repetitive shapes and the complexity of what is going on are only a few reasons, she explained. The first six pieces in Larson’s Musical Ride series were shown last time the event came to town, in 2009. Her first official showing happened in Ucluelet in 2010, with renowned Canadian artist Ken Kirkby. Larson has added a couple pieces since then, and has displayed the series in Coombs and in Parksville. She’ll be unveiling a new piece at the Musical Ride in August, raising the series up to 23 pieces. The RCMP Musical ride tours throughout Canada as well as internationally, at 40 to 50 locations a year between the months of May and October. The Ride came from a desire by early members of the North-West Mounted Police to display their riding ability and also entertain. Many of these early members had a British military

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A painting done by Errington pastel artist Joan Larson showing the RCMP Musical Ride, which is coming to Nanoose Bay in early August. Larson will be unveiling a new painting at the event.

background and were practised in traditional cavalry drill movements. In 1887 they named it the Musical Ride at the Regina barracks, but the shows didn’t become public until 1904. The event became a permanent entity of the RCMP in 1961. The ride varies from year to year as new instructors alter the movements and formations slightly. The moves stem from the ability to move a mounted cavalry regiment with organization, control, timing and co-ordination. The Dome is one of the most recognizable formations that take shape at the event, and was once featured on the Canadian $50 bill. The Charge is also an anticipated segment, when the horses charge and the riders lower their lances marked by red and white pennons. RCMP Musical Ride helps charities and non-prof-

it organizations raise money, and the event is being co-presented by the Parksville Rotary AM Club, which in turn serves the needs of the community. Tickets to the show are $10, and ages three and under are free. Buy them from Marlin Travel, Parksville Close to You, Parksville Chamber of Commerce and Qualicum Beach RCMP detachment. People are encouraged to come early, visit the stables and meet the RCMP riders and horses. Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre is located at 1515 Island Hwy in Nanoose Bay. For more on Larson visit www.canadarides.ca. CONTEST: Win two tickets to the show. Email reporter@pqbnews.com with Send me to the Musical Ride in the subject line, and one reason why you’d like to attend. Draw will be done Thursday, July 18.

McMillan Arts Centre ex pupils to perform at Folk Club Centennial celebrations continue at the McMillan Arts Centre, and tomorrow former students of the old school will perform a concert. It’s the final MACoustic Folk Club of the season featuring The Alumni Band, which was started 10 years ago

by Bill Naylor, Larry Levins and Adrian Barnum. They now have additional members Dean Williams, Skip Ward, John Lundine and Bill Dellert, who all attended the school and have fond memories of the building. The group plays classic rock, folk and country. The

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To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week thu. June 20 FrI. June 21

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7pm, Tixs $5, Parksville Elementary alumni playing a potpourri of classic rock, folk and country at the McMillan Arts Centre.

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Family Day with wildlife Face painting, crafts, bouncy castle balloon animals and more Learn about wildlife while playing games, making crafts and celebrating family this Saturday. It’s the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association’s Family Day, where kids can get their faces painted, jump on the Big Bounce, get a balloon animal and see birds up close and personal. There will be food and refreshments available and volunteers on-site to answer questions. Entry is by donation which gives entry to the main grounds. The event happens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1240 Leffler Rd. in Errington. For more information visit www.niwra. org. —News staff

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Family Day at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre takes place this Saturday, June 22, with craft-making and more.

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Country folk trio at Knox North Country Ramblers hit the local scene, starting in Parksville LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Conor O’Brien has been playing music professionally for 25 years — sharing stages with Spirit of the West and other celebrated bands — and his newly formed local group will be performing in Parksville next Saturday night. The North Country Ramblers are a trio which plays country, folk, blues, as well as rock n’ roll, and they’ll be putting on a show at Knox United Church on Saturday, June 29. “We can rock it out or we can play really nice, old-time Appalachian music,” said O’Brien. O’Brien lived in Ucluelet for 26 years where he put on a number of concerts and festivals, bringing big names like Wide Mouth Mason to the West Coast. Also a passionate musician himself, O’Brien has written about 1,500 songs and was part of a Celtic band in the ‘90s. He’s also a sculptor, a poet, a writer — he’s written a children’s book — and he’s a multi-instrumentalist. Part of the proceeds from the concert will go to local charities, as that’s OBrien’s modus operandi. “My main goal as a musician is to be a philanthropist, and make a whole bunch of money and give to people who really need it,” he said. His focus in the area will be on helping women, children and pets in need. The North Country Ramblers will also be playing at the Rocking Horse Pub July 13.

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Conor O’Brien will be leading his group The North Country Ramblers for a show at Knox United Church June 29.

Tickets for the show June 29 are $20, available from Mulberry Bush Book Stores and at the door. Knox United Church is located at 345 Pym Street in Parksville. The show starts at 8 p.m.

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898 LAKES BLVD.

$329,900

• 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

• • • • •

168 THETIS AVENUE

866 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$377,900

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

$393,000

• • • • •

Tastefully appointed 1508 sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl Laminate floors, a skylight in the entry, bright white kitchen w/skylight, Formal dining room, living room w/cozy gas fireplace & bay window, Bright family room, main bath w/skylight, eating area, double garage Large covered patio in fenced back yard, raised garden beds, mtn view

685 PELORUS PLACE

• • • • •

Immaculate townhome backing onto the Morningstar Golf Course. W/open plan w/large kitchen w/skylight, eating area, formal dining rm Living rm w/vaulted ceilings & gas fp, family room, 2 spacious bedrms 2 full baths w/the luxurious ensuite having a soaker tub, separate shower Hardwood flooring, in floor heating throughout & tile flooring

1361 MEADOWOOD WAY

$395,500

• • • • •

Prime location in Hermitage Park, an easy walk to downtown Qualicum Main level entry 2 storey home w/3 spacious bedrms, & ocean view bonus rm Spacious living room with gas fp, formal dining rm w/skylight, RV parking Kitchen w/island/breadfast bar, family room, eating nook w/bay window Updates include slate flring, laminate flrs, updated kitchen & remodeled bathrm

942 EAGLECREST DRIVE

$419,000

$399,000

W NE

TI IS

TIN LIS

• 1725 sq. ft rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course • White kitchen w/loads of cabinetry, living rm w/bay window • Family rm w/gas fireplace & brick hearth, eating area, 3 bedrms • Off family room is 21’ x 14’ private, sunny, partially covered patio • Yard is a gardeners dream, fully fenced & artfully landscaped

• Extensively renovated rancher on crawl in Chartwell cul de sac • Gourmet kitchen boasts SS appliances, granite counter tops • Lots of cabinetry, pantry & large island, family rm w/gas fireplace • Hardwood flooring, crown molding, marble backsplash • 2 renovated bathrooms w/marble counters porcelain tile floor

896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

1052 HARLEQUIN ROAD

$429,800

$459,900

• Immaculate 1642 sqft rancher on a beautiful & completely fenced .69 acres • Bright white kitchen w/skylight & island, open living room & dining room • Separate family room w/gas fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Beautiful patio & sunny, private back yard w/picturesque pond • Large double garage, 10x10 garden shed & detached 30 x 24 work shop

1583 MCKIBBON ROAD

$499,000

TI IS

• Rancher in the best location on the Eaglecrest Golf Course • 2 large bedrooms, lovely sunroom, 2 full bathrooms, • Family room off kitchen w/gas fireplace, formal dining room, • Formal living room w/vaulted ceilings, wood fireplace. • Sun drenched and beautifully landscaped back yard

1051 HARLEQUIN ROAD

$519,900

• • • • •

Immaculate 3200 sq ft 2 storey ocean view home Bright kitchen, formal dining & living room, 3bdrms Garage with 220 power, heat pump, security system Huge deck overlooking Eaglecrest Golf Course Bonus-lower one bdrm suite with laundry hookup

1387 WARD ROAD

$639,900

• 3 bdrm, 3 full bath, 1898 sq. ft. home on .41 acre lot in Eaglecrest • Main level living, open plan, kitchen w/island & breakfast bar; dining rm • Living rm w/pot lamps & gas fp. Upstairs are 2 bdrms & full bath • Master bdrm on main w/luxurious ensuite w/large soaker tub & sep. shower • Updates include kitchen with stainless steel appliances & a 2 year old roof

3131 SWALLOW CRESCENT

$649,000

• • • • •

Two lovely homes and a 2 bedroom rental suite on 3.13 acres Main home is approx. 3000 sq.ft. w/3 bedrms, den, 3 full baths Formal dining & living rm, an open kitchen & a large family rm Adjoined to the main home is a bright & spacious 2 bedrm inlaw suite 2nd home is an eclectic design, approx. 1900 sq.ft. 4 bedrm home

• 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 bdrms, a lovely bright den & 3 baths. lots of storage • Fenced back yard, an insulated in-garage workshop & detached golf cart garage

• • • • •

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

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Catherine MOSHER

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 22 • 1-3pm $

554,00

Office: 1-250-248-4321 • Cell: 1-250-954-7116 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, June 23

Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC

10:30 am - 12noon 1199 Station Road

B11

3745 Melrose Road, Hilliers • 3 bed, 3 bath, 2633 sq. ft., custom built home • 2.69 acres in parklike setting

makeilty@shaw.ca Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

www.mariannekeilty.com

MARIANNE KEILTY

250-752-6926 • 1-800-224-5906

OPEN HOUSE

Phase 4 & 5 under construction • Larger floor plans now available

Starting at $379,900* *Including all applicable taxes

Beautifully finished single level patio homes. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den. Oversized 2 car garage. 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.

Open House

$424,900 12:30 pm - 2:00pm 1102 Bellevue Road

1pm to 4pm

Beautiful updated 3 level split.

For a full information package contact John Cooper • john@islandlifestyle.ca

1-3

$319,000

Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

marilynhewer@shaw.ca www.marilynhewer.com 113 West 2nd Ave,Qualicum Beach

$289,900 2:30 pm - 4:00pm #40-885 Berwick Road

$289,900

19 Custom Homes

752-2466 1-800-668-3622

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 23 • 1-3pm 5-120 Finholm Street, Parksville • 880 sq. ft. 2 bedroom • 55+, low strata fees • Central location • Quick possession

from

Anchor Realty

Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Saturday, June 22

118 6TH E. AVENUE QUALICUM BEACH

WHITECAP CAP Parksville

Oceanside

135 Alberni Hwy, Parksville

DAN JACK

250-954-7111 danjack@shaw.ca

OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun 12-4pm

from $ 459,900 plus GST

www.mckilloppoint.ca

Only steps from the shores of Parksville Bay...Located on Doehle Avenue and Temple Street

John Barnum

250-248-8371

Glenn Karakochuk 1-888-954-4433

B12

Open HOuses

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Thursday, June 20, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

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McKibben Road

Swane Creek

Rupert Rd.

Parker Rd.

Bennett Rd.

Pillard Rd.

Ruffels Road

Memorial Road Ward Road

Yambury Rd.

Sunrise Dr.

Garden Rd. E.

Hollywood Rd.

Grafton Ave

Price Road

Leffler Road

Matterson Road

Price Road

Tintern Road Longmoor Road

Bennett Rd.

Hollywood Rd.

Fern Rd.

Green Cl.

Smithers Road

Lillydale Road Errington Road

Gibbs Road

Palmer Road

Bowlby Road

Station Road

Palmer Road

Dr. Eaglecrest

Hemsworth Rd.

E. Sixth Ave.

Qualicum Rd.

Berwick Rd.

Fern Rd. E.

E. Fourth Ave.

Country Club Dr.

Hall Rd.

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Memorial Ave.

Primrose St.

Cedar St.

Jones St.

Fifth Ave.

Fern Rd. W.

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Winchester Road

Fern Rd.

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Schidler Road

Second Ave.

Pintail

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First Ave.

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Canyon Cres. Rd.

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Little Qualicum River

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Chartwell Blvd.

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Waters Rd.

Qualicum Beach Airport

Pheasant Glen Golf Course

Fisher Road

Englishman River Road

Errington Road

Morison Creek

North To Courtenay, Comox, Mount Washington and Campbell River

French Creek

Sockeye Place Steelhead Place Spring Place

Coombs & Errington

Englishman River Road

Englishman River Englishman River Falls Park

“See What Your House is Worth... No Cost, No Pressure, No Obligation”

South To Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria

West to Port Alberni, Long Beach, Tofino and Ucluelet

Address 101-897 Island Hwy. W., Parksville

Map Ref

3745 Melrose Rd., Hilliers

Time

Realtor/Office

Saturday

10 am-4 pm

New Office-Open House, Re/Max First

$465,000

Saturday

11 am-1 pm

Lawrence Setter, Re/Max First

$319,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Marilyn Hewer, Re/Max Anchor

$554,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Marianne Keilty, Royal LePage

1335 Lanyon Dr., French Creek

$324,900

Saturday

1-3 pm

Natalie Nobert, Royal LePage

960 Maple Lane, San Pareil

$398,000

Saturday

1-3 pm

Andrew Simons, Royal LePage

106-730 Barclay Cres., Parksville

$365,000

Saturday

1-4 pm

Graeme Hardy, Royal LePage

Dale Rumming

509 Mill Rd., Qualicum Beach

$659,000

Saturday

1-4 pm

Wes Bennett, Royal LePage

3195 Island Hwy., Qualicum Beach

$559,900

Saturday

1-4 pm

Matt Breedlove, Royal LePage

4-129 Meridian Way, Parksville

T10

$164,500

Saturday

2-4 pm

Joanne Ferreiro, Coast

Email: deadlydale@shaw.ca www.dalerumming.ca www.parksvillemobilehomes.com

4245 Wildwood Dr.. Bowser

$329,000

Saturday

2-4 pm

Tom Whitfield, Re/Max First

2953 Leon Rd., Qualicum Bay

$260,000

Saturday

2-4 pm

Lawrence Setter, Re/Max First

4268 Wildwood Dr., Bowser

$459,000

Saturday

2-4 pm

Vivien Sears, Re/Max First

488 Temple St., Parksville - McKillop Point R6

from $459,900

Sat., Sun.

12-4 pm

1988 Sun King Road, Parksville

$629,000

Sunday

1-3pm

Dale Rumming, Coast

coastrealty.com

250-248-8371

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314 East Island Highway, May 22nd – 1:00 – 4:30 May 23rd – 1:00 – 4:30 May 24th – 1:00 – 4:30 Parksville, BC V9P292 2H1 E. CRESCENT ROAD QUALICUM BEACH, BC

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 23 • 2:00 - 4:00pm 491 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach

Crown Mansion THE VILLAS at

• 3 bdrms, 2 baths, crawl • Updated kitchen with appliances • Easy care landscaping, no grass • In town, immaculate condition

Luxury Qualicum Rancher

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5230 Gainsberg Rd., Bowser 118 6th Ave. E., Qualicum Beach

price

Qualicum Beach

$389,900

Residential & Project Marketing Services

Anchor Realty

Independently Owned and Operated

Call Lois: 250-752-2466 LOIS• Hickory GRANT 250-228-4567 • 2 Fireplaces flooring Lois@LoisGrant.com

• Premium appliance packages • Underground parking • Ocean, golf & garden views

500 Corfield St., Parksville - Creekside

T10

from $332,000

Sat., Sun.

1-4 pm

John Cooper, Re/Max

3195 Island Hwy., Qualicum Beach

$559,900

Sat., Sun.

1-4 pm

Kari Searle, Royal LePage

$424,900

Sunday

10:30 am-12 noon

Catherine Mosher, Royal LePage Catherine Mosher, Royal LePage

1199 Station Rd., Coombs 1102 Bellevue Rd., Errington

Q12

$289,900

Sunday

12:30-2 pm

3627 Elginwood Pl., Fairwinds

$659,000

Sunday

1-3 pm

Susan Forrest, Royal LePage

5-120 Finholm St., Parksville

Sunday

1-3 pm

Dan Jack, Sutton Whitecap

1076 Sunrise, Qualicum Beach

$379,000

Sunday

1-3 pm

Lorne Hussey, Re/Max Anchor

960 Maple Lane, San Pareil

$398,000

Sunday

1-4 pm

Graeme Hardy, Royal LePage

3195 Island Hwy., Qualicum Beach

$559,900

Sunday

1-4 pm

Kari Searle, Royal LePage

1480 Seaway Dr., Parksville

X10

$889,000

Sunday

1-4 pm

Matt Breedlove, Royal LePage

$389,900

Sunday

2-4 pm

Lois Grant, Re/Max Anchor Joanne Ferreiro, Coast

491 Schley Pl., Qualicum Beach

MARKETED BY

This is for informational purposes only and is not an offering for sale. An offering may only be made by way of a Disclosure Statement and/or Prospectus. The developer reserves the right to modify or change prices and specifications without notice in an effort to continually improve the Crown Mansion. E. & O.E.

John Barnum/Glenn Karakochuk, Coast

997 Dickinson Way, French Creek

$729,000

Sunday

2-4 pm

40-885 Berwick Rd., Qualicum Beach

$289,900

Sunday

2:30-4 pm

Catherine Mosher, Royal LePage

Open HOuses

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, June 20, 2013

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Matt Breedlove 250.752.6926

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday June 22 • 1 - 3pm 1335 Lanyon Drive, French Creek

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Call Natalie Nobert Phone: 250-954-7088 Office: 250-248-4321 127 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC

997 Dickinson Way, French Creek • Stunning OCEAN VIEW, in town! • 3000 sf. 4 beds/ 3 baths • State of the art finishes

Schooner Cove Dr.

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1988 Sun King Road, Parksville

729,000

Hosted by:

Joanne Ferreiro

250-248-8371

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, June 22 from 2-4pm #4-129 Meridian Way, Parksville

$324,900 Just listed! 3 bedroom 2 bath crawlspace rancher, bright open plan, large and private fully fenced property with rv parking.

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• Incredible Waterfront Experience • 3 Bdrm Home + 1 Bdrm Cottage • Unbelievable Beachfront with Craig Bay at your Door • Come for a Visit & Stay for a Lifetime!

Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty

Beaver Creek Wharf Rd.

Bellevue Rd.

Walk On Waterfront Home + Cottage

250-954-8222

karilynnsearle@gmail.com

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www.mattbreedlove.com

Independently Owned & Operated

1480 Seaway Drive, Parksville

250.752.6926

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

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South To Nanaimo and Victoria

OPEN HOUSE

www.mattbreedlove.com

Englishman River Despard Ave.

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Sunday, June 23 • 1-4PM

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

or rev tht Ra Resort Dr.

Allsbro

889,000

Matt Breedlove

Turner Rd.

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Herring Gull Way

• A true Beach Cottage feel • Incredible Setting & Full of Sun • Hot Tub Off Master Bdrm overlooking Ocean A MUST SEE at only $559,900

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Fairdown Rd.

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3195 Island Hwy W. Qualicum Beach

Lowest Priced Walk on Waterfont in Qualicum Beach

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Parksville Bay

Shelly Rd.

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Butler Ave.

Parksville

164,500

Hosted by:

• Walk to town and own your own land • 2 bed/1 bath, well maintained • 12’x12’ workshop • Strata fee only $30 per month

Joanne Ferreiro

250-248-8371

629,000

• Beautiful 3 year old custom built home with mountain views • Fabulous sun drenched 2 ½ acre property • Perfect for horses, southern exposure, riding trails • Great room concept, open & bright • Outdoor living with large patio • Builder/owner occupied

“Let Me Work for You!”

Dale Rumming 250-248-8371

www.dalerumming.ca

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Peligren

sales@timpeligren.com 1695 Nahmint Road $469,900

Bowser

Direct: 250-228-5558

Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST

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

1765 Cameron Crescent $299,900

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SAT, JUNE 22 • 2-4PM

5230 GAINSBERG ROAD, BOWSER

4245 WILDWOOD DR, BOWSER

$465,000

Bowser

$329,000

• 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 $350,000

1680 Peligren Place $298,000

MLS # 337254

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

1775 Cameron $259,900

• Great family & extended family home • Close to Marina & beach access • Fantastic community Hosted by

• 1,620 sqft Rancher, 0.49 ac • 3 Bedroom + Den, Large Backyard • Southern Exposure on Cul-de-sac

Lawrence Setter

Hosted by

• 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

MLS # 342475

1759 Martini $289,000

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

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

• .27 Acres fenced & landscaped • 2 bedroom, 2 bath home • SHOP 30’X36’ with 2 pc bath

1785 Cameron Crescent $274,800

1557 Pady Place $179,000

•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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www.tomwhitfield.ca

SAT, JUNE 22 • 2-4PM

2953 LEON ROAD, QUALICUM BAY

4268 WILDWOOD DR, BOWSER

$260,000

• 2 bedroom rancher on ½ acre lot • Detached double garage/workshop • Large yard, space for children or gardens Hosted by

Lawrence Setter

Email: info@setterandassociates.com www.setterandassociates.com

$459,000

• Exceptional 6 yr old Country Home on ½ acre view lot • 31 x 23 workshop and large double garage • Built and finished with locally milled timber Hosted by

Vivien Sears

Email: vivien@viviensears.ca www.viviensears.ca

250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071

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Luxury Condominiums ~ Fabulous Ocean Views The Texada, a contemporary West Coast 89-suite condominium development located in North Nanaimo, B.C. boasts incredible views of the Georgia Strait and Coastal Mountain Vistas. Walking distance to local shops, entertainment, beaches and parks. The Texada’s spacious suites offer

huge windows, stainless steel appliances, bathrooms with heated tile flooring, deep soaker tubs and 5ft separate walk-in showers, engineered hardwood flooring, granite countertops, custom blinds and much more! AMAZING PRICING WITH A GREAT SELECTION OF UNITS REMAINING. The Texada is a proud winner of the 2010 Award of Merit for Multi-Family Condos from VIREB Commercial Division

Contact John Bertoia @ 250-390-0115, go to www.thetexada.com (also see us at) http://www.youtube.com/user/carringtonnanaimo/videos or visit our show suites at *Terms & Conditions: Contact sales agent for full details and any restrictions. Unit #123 - 6310 McRobb Ave, Nanaimo, B.C. Open daily from 11-4, closed Fridays.

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FOR SALE ON VANCOUVER ISLAND PRE BLITZ SALES OPPORTUNITY 15 - 8 Quality, Brand New Condos and Townhomes will be sold in the upcoming blitz sale in July

FOR A LIMITED TIME, WE ARE OFFERING AN EXCLUSIVE PRE-BLITZ SALES PURCHASING OPPORTUNITY. Contact Ian Lindsay & Associates and choose your new home today. All remaining condos and townhomes will be sold. The choice is yours! Located in Parksville, BC. Near shopping, beaches and golf courses.

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• 5 bed./3 bath, 2667 sq.ft. • 1920’s home extensively renovated in 2004 • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Spacious open country kitchen w/ large • Family friendly park pantry MLS# 357004 Call Les for Details • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop

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

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10 beautiful southern exposed acres 2 Homes – 4 bed 2 bath 2600 sq ft & 1100 sq ft home 2196 sq ft large heated wired workshop Updated kitchen. Main home has heat pump

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495 Cowland Road, Bowser $369,000

1017 Corcan Road, Qualicum $439,000

3840 Charlton Drive, Bowser $389,000 • 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

• 2900 sq ft 4 bedrooms & 3 bathroom home •. 49 acre, woodstove & 2 propane fireplaces • Second entrance off Rembar offers RV, boat & vehicle storage

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• .25 acre backing onto French Creek • Double carport with attached workshop • 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom with approximately 1100 sq.ft

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• Over 3100 sq. ft. ocean view 3 bed, 3 bath gated, estate like, custom rancher on 1 acre • Fully fenced Landscaped with sprinkler system, relatively flat property with ocean views from main rooms & patios • Custom kitchen, central island eating bar, huge master with 5 piece ensuite, large 3rd bedroom with 2 pc. ensuite • Built-in vac, sound system, HRV, security system, close to beaches and town of Qualicum Beach

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• Recently updated 3 bed, 2 bath rancher with family room off fabulous kitchen with eating bar & nook • Extensively upgraded: R48 insulation, new roof, custom kitchen, oak hardwood flooring • New millwork fixtures, fittings, plugs, thermostats, faucets and more feels like a new house! • Nicely landscaped, privacy fence front, fenced back, RV parking, close to beaches, walking trails, all amenities of Parksville

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An Impressionistic Tsimshian artist who’s work has been compared to work from the Group of Seven is holding her first solo show at Coastal Carvings Fine Art and Home Design Gallery in Coombs this weekend. Dorothy Jarvis captures scenes from her Northern village in her work, including great canoes, fishing, bark collecting, historical sites and family gatherings. “I have had one of the top galleries in Canada show great interest in her work and would expect her soon to move into the national fine art scene,” said gallery owner, Jeremy Humpherville. Jarvis was born and raised in Prince Rupert and has enjoyed travelling to other Tsimshian and Gitxsan villages, sharing stories with elders and learning about her family’s history. Her work is in private collections across Canada and the United States. Jarvis will be in attendance for the show running June 21-23 at the gallery located at 2340 Alberni Hwy in Coombs. Coastal Carvings specializes in fine art and custom home design and features aboriginal art from the Northwest Coast as well as select artists across Canada. For more information visit www.coastalcarvings.com or call 250-9540554.

B2B contest and programs Facebook contest for tickets to three summer shows Bard to Broadway is ramping up for its summer season of theatre in Qualicum Beach. The News has tickets to give away to all three shows: Sexy Laundry, Drowsy Chaperone and Little Women. Check out our Facebook Page for more information: PQB News, and look for director Norman Browning’s photo for details on entry. B2B’s Performing Arts Education Series is currently taking registration. The Summer Youth Theatre Workshop (for ages 7-14) runs from July 14-20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This involves developing skills in production and performance through teamwork and fun. Contact Thea Stavroff for more information at 250-752-9867. Junior Music & Performance (JUMP) for ages 6-13, runs July 2227 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with classes in singing, choir, rhythm, improvisation, acting and dancing. Teen Musical Theatre (TMT)

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Thursday, June 20, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

PQB BEACHES

Discover the beaches of Parksville-Qualicum Beach! Sponsored by Ron & Peggy Mehan

RATHTREVOR

What to bring

Spectacular expanse of Rathtrevor

• Sunscreen and a book • Rugs, beach chairs, sunshades • Picnics, snacks and beverages • For the kids, buckets and spades • For beach lovers, balls, kites, frisbees, skim boards, etc.

JILL DAVIES Special to The NEWS

Rathtrevor is always spectacular with its broad expanse of sandy beach and far reaching views across the Salish Sea. Lasqueti Island sits to the North and to the South is Madrona Point and North West Bay. In the distance are numerous small Gulf islands and beyond lies Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. The soaring snowcapped peaks of the mainland coastal mountains provide the perfect backdrop. This beach, often tranquil though in stormy weather sometimes desolate, is transformed on warm summer days as locals and visitors alike come out to play. The folding chairs and rugs, coolers and BBQ’s, moms, dads, grandparents and children are transported to the sandy shore. Lovers walk hand in hand; friends hike or run the trails; dogs are walked and cycles ridden. With a sweeping expanse of beach, woodland, trails and parkland all bounded by majestic old forest growth Rathtrevor Provincial Park offers 5 kilometres of beachfront and at low tide up to a kilometre of flat sands. The water in June is always warm and more so as the tide rolls in across a sun warmed beach. In the shallow waters and tidal pools, there is a wealth of marine treasures to discover with darting small fish, gardens of seaweed, shells, sand dollars and more. On the beach the coarse sand is ideal for perfecting castle and sculpting techniques while the shallow tidal pools are magnet for those mastering the intricacies of skim boarding When planning your visit it is wise to check the tide tables. At low tide the water’s edge can be a faraway whereas at high tide the beach for the most part is under water! Beware too that there is a point with the incoming tide when the water rolls in more quickly than might be expected. Then flip-flops and deck chairs are sometimes seen as they bob away on the wavelets! For those who prefer grassy parkland and welcome summer shade, in the meadow and woodland between the beach and forest there are picnic tables and benches for BBQ’s and grass on which to play. Whether in the forest or on the beach, Rathtrevor has much to offer. The park provides the perfect canvas for artists and photographers; beachcombers have acres of sand on which to roam while from early morning to summer evenings, through woodland or among banks of honeysuckle and sweetly scented wild roses, walkers can hike the many trails. Runners loop through the park and cyclists ride to the beach and beyond. Rathtrevor is truly a park for everyone. Nestled among the trees at the North end of the beach is a popular campsite within 5 minutes’ walk of the beach. In addition to the serviced campsites there are walk-in campsites together with designated facilities for group bookings. The park provides two adventure playgrounds close to the campsite. From the end of June to Labour Day booking is required. Information at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ explore/parkpgs/rathtrevor There are plenty of clean and recently upgraded washrooms. In the meadow close to the campsite theare is a recently upgraded pavilion with a simple wash-up facility. Dogs must be leashed and are not permitted on the beach from March to October. Signs clearly indicate the boundaries for dog walkers. There is no duty life-guard. Parking only between 6 am - 11 pm

Directions:

Rathtrevor delights Ottawa naturalist Ann Williams.

From the Inland Island Hwy (19) exit #51 at Parksville turn on to Hwy 19a. At approx. 2.5 kms look out for the signs to the park and turn right. The entrance to the park is beside the Log Cabin Store.

What might you see there in June?

Leaving Parksville via the orange bridge, at approx. 0.6 km look out for the park signs. Turn left towards the Log Cabin Store.

JILL DAVIES PHOTO

Rathtrevor is a delight for birdwatchers and observers of wildlife. Grazing deer, raccoons and squirrels can all be seen in the park. In the water there are harbour seals and occasionally distant dolphins or whales. In the early spring Rathtrevor Beach is a prime spot for observing the tenacious small Brant Geese as they pause in their migration north to feed off the annual herring spawn. In late May there was a pair of Bald Eagles and forest birds such as Towhees, White-crowned Sparrows, Darkeyed Juncos and Northwestern Crows. At the water’s edge was a Great Blue Heron; further out were Pacific Loons and overhead soared Glaucous and Mew Gulls. Birder Terry Harrison said ‘Here

you can expect surprises and unusual sightings together with the mundane’. She noted that a rare Western Grebe had been spotted as well as Marbled Murrelets in full breeding plumage. Interpretative boards offer insights about the foreshore and coastal sand dunes with illustrations of oysters, cockle shells and clams. To help identify the profusion of wild flowers now in bloom there are pictures of the native Dune Tansy, Beach Pea, Entire Leaved Gumweed and rare Yellow Sand Verbena. Also to be seen are Dune grasses, Sea Rocket, and the poisonous Snowberry that bind the dunes and provide natural protection against winter storms and further erosion.

Turn right into Rath Rd and on down the hill for approx. 1 km. Just before the camp sight there is a right turn into the graveled parking lot. There is plenty of capacity even on a hot summer’s day. Please observe the 30 km/hr. speed restriction. Note that with increased summer usage the gravel quickly becomes full of pot-holes There are information boards, signs and easy trails leading to either end of the beach.

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