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The Eaglecrest Residents’ Association is not amused. In its latest newsletter, the association blasts the Town of Qualicum Beach and its councillors for not addressing the traffic safety concerns at the Highway 19A/Village Way intersection. “If public safety were not such a serious matter, it would be almost humorous to see how our elected officials prioritize their time and attention,” stated an unattributed portion of the newsletter. “The people involved in these accidents, the people who witness these accidents, and the people who use 19A, we’re certain, are not laughing.” Coun. Mary Brouilette said Tuesday council is waiting for staff to bring forward some recommendations (possibly Monday), and she said she understands the frustrations of Eaglecrest residents. “They should keep our feet to the fire,” said Brouilette. “I can totally understand their concern if it appears we are not paying any attention but I can assure them we are.” A detailed report related to age-friendly transportation was presented to town council months ago by a consultant. A roundabout at the Village Way/ Highway19A intersection was part of that consultant’s report. “It’s on the project priority list,” the town’s Director of Engineering Bob Weir said this week. “We have no money to build one right now, but these recommendations (from age-friendly transportation consultant) will probably form part of budget deliberations by council in the fall.” See ‘IT’S NOT A NEW TOPIC’, page A4

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There was perfect weather and participants had a great time at the Oceanside Overdrive Summer Show and Shine Sunday in Parksville Community Park.

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Despite almost being cancelled and taken over by a new organization a month before, the Oceanside Overdrive Summer Show and Shine was a big success last weekend. “It was a very nice event, I was

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The Islands Trust Council is coming to Lasqueti Island. The council will hold its next quarterly business meeting Sept. 1012 on Lasqueti. The public meeting starts Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. and is expected to finish by 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Islands Trust Area, home to more than 25,000 people, covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and southern Vancouver Island, including Howe Sound and as far north as Comox. In a news release, the Islands Trust said it is “responsible for preserving and protecting the unique environment of the Islands Trust Area through planning and regulating land use, development management, education, cooperation with other agencies, and land conservation.” The 26-member council makes decisions about overall policy, staff resources and financial management for the Islands Trust and has broad responsibilities to uphold the Islands Trust mandate, according to the release. The Trust Council said it invites members of the public to participate in a town hall session, a regular forum to promote dialogue between islanders and trustees, starting at 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 on Lasqueti Island. To get an appointment, please send the topic, speaker’s name and contact information to the attention of Marie Smith (e-mail: msmith@islandstrust. bc.ca; fax: 250-405-5155) by Wednesday, Aug. 21. — NEWS Staff/Islands Trust

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deMo tiMe And SAFe MYSteRY: Parksville Heavy Equipment operator Ernie Nagy took down the Vancouver Island Insurance Centre building at Hirst Avenue and the Alberni Highway Thursday evening to make way for an updated, similar-sized building that the company says better reflects the city’s downtown design scheme. The insurance office is open next door on Hirst throughout the process. On Wednesday afternoon, Parksville Heavy Equipment workers found a safe while they were digging deep into the structure — see Tuesday’s edition of The NEWS for more on this mystery.

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Weir estimated a roundabout at this location would cost the town approximately $1 million. The residents’ association newsletter stated the subject of traffic safety along 19A has been “the primary focus of previous ERA annual meetings. It is not a new topic. Unfortunately, there was another accident on July 23 at Village Way/19A. When will our town demonstrate responsible action to improve the 19A/Village Way intersection?” Brouilette said councillors and town staff “all travel that road. We don’t want it to be danger-

ous. We are looking for solutions, but solutions that are in our budget.” The ERA made reference to the most recent traffic study, received by the town in March. “To our knowledge, none of the recommendations have been actioned by the town,” the newsletter stated. “More time, more accidents. We are determined not to allow yet another traffic study to collect dust in our town archives.” Eaglecrest has about 750 residences and is home to about 18 per cent of the total population of Qualicum Beach.

ICF boss asks for VIA response Graham Bruce says he is still waiting; proposal sent in April

The Island Corridor Foundation says it is time VIA Rail “engaged responsibly” in negotiating a new train service agreement. In a news release distributed Wednesday afternoon, ICF CEO Graham Bruce said a comprehensive proposal was presented after VIA suggested they may consider an alternate plan whereby Southern Rail, the ICF rail operator, would take over the operation of the reinstated service. VIA has not replied to the April proposal, said Bruce, who said this is “unacceptable.” “Our operator entered into these discussions in good faith and have spent time and money to develop a train service that contemplated an increase in ridership, reduced VIA’s involvement and limited the subsidy. For VIA to not bother to respond is very poor business practise and a slap to Islanders”. VIA Rail Canada is a federal crown corpora-

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Celebrating 100 years in Coombs The Coombs Fair is celebrating 100 years in the community and will feature a lineup of celebrated entertainers, 4H shows including a musical ride, games, activities, educational displays, food and more LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

y age 21, Shannon Lyon was already in love with music, but something happened that year to solidify his career as a musician. “At 21, opening for Blue Rodeo in hockey arenas, it really blew my mind and my heart wide open,” he said. “It really got in my blood then and there was no turning back.” Shannon Lyon is performing at the Coombs Fair August 10. Opening for Blue Rodeo was At 21, opening for Blue in the ’90s and Lyon was back Rodeo in hockey arenas, it and forth touring the United really blew my mind and States and Canada. my heart wide open In 2000, he moved to Europe and began touring France, GerShannon lyon many, Belgium and Holland. He lived in Germany, Spain and Holland, where, in 2004, he was the first Canadian to be signed to Richard Branson’s record label V2, post Virgin Records. He recorded the critically acclaimed album Wandered in a 17 century farmhouse in the south of Holland. Soon after the album was released Australia’s Collision Records signed him and he toured that country three times in one year. Over the years, Lyon has toured with and shared the stage with such artists as Lucinda Williams, Richard Buckner, Jay Farrar, Ray LaMontagne, and Bruce Cockburn. “I feel really blessed, I’ve been really honoured,”

said Lyon. “I feel like a student, I’ve always taken notes and I also feel like a bit of a spy because I get to go out and experience life and I always report back to the song and write about it.” Just over a year ago, after 10 years abroad, Lyon said something snapped in his brain and he decided it was time to come back to Canada. Although he’s originally from Ontario, today Lyon lives from town to town, visiting new and “amazing places” and said he’s falling in love with this country all over again. He has released 11 albums to date and continues to collect material and write songs for his next album as he goes. He’s currently on a summer tour where he’s doing 24 performances from Ontario to the Island, and he’ll be performing at the Coombs Fair with award-winning musician Ryan McMahon on Saturday, Aug 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Entertainment runs from 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Here’s the Coombs Fair entertainment schedule: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Award Presentation 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Rainbow Stew Cloggers 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Local Artist Showcase 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lance Lapoint 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Ryan McMahon with Shannon Lyon 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Bobbi Schram with Sarah Wood 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Peter Mason Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Rainbow Stew Cloggers

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Fair to recieve the Century Farm Award at opening LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

The Coombs Fair is celebrating 100 years in the community, and the achievement is not going unnoticed. Parkville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell will present the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association with an award at the fair’s opening at 10 a.m. on Aug. 10. “The Coombs fair has created memories and connections between local foods and people for 100 years, and the Century Farm Award both honours and celebrates that. People from all over the world love visiting Coombs and automatically connect it with goats, food and farming. That is truly one of the legacies of the fair and the community.” In 1913 the fair began when a group of farmers who moved to the

Hilliers area decided to hold a fair to show what could be grown and raised in the area. Today the fair continues to showcase the agriculture and livestock of the region. A centennial project marking the anniversary will also see a new stage built, using volunteer labour and community donations. The stage will be completed in the coming months, and host musicians and events in future years. The Coombs Fair runs August 10 and 11 at the Coombs Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A pancake breakfast will run 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days and the buildings at the Fair will open at 9:30 a.m. Dogs are not permitted on the grounds and will not be safe if left in hot vehicles. For more visit www.coombsfair. com.

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Rathtrevor Provincial Park supporters are cycling for the Tour de Rock Cops for Cancer local rider Jesse Foreman. “We have challenged the park visitors and friends of Rathtrevor Beach to participate in the Tour de Rathtrevor in support of Tour de Rock,” said Allison Roberts with RLC Park Services, which operates the park. The goal of the Tour de Rathtrevor was for people to ride a combined 625 loops of the campground to equal the 1,000 km Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman and his teammates will ride in September to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society. They used one of the “bike rodeos” or bike

safety days Foreman already does in Rathtrevor during the summer to surprise him with the donations collected in the park. Their goal was to raise $1,000 to help toward Foreman’s ambitious $25,000 goal. They raised $910 by the end of the day and they will continue collecting to their goal, plus RLC Park Services announced they would match whatever donations were raised. “It’s a great combo of supporting Tour de Rock and encouraging healthy active kids,” Roberts said. Foreman gave out free passes to participants for either the Ravensong Aquatic Centre, Oceanside Place skating rink or the Paradise Mini Golf and Fun Park and took the opportunity to speak about the importance and proper use of helmets. The Tour de Rock’s major sponsor is Black Press, the owner of The NEWS. To donate go to www.copsforcancerbc.ca/ tourderock/JesseForeman.

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Water decisions

t Parksville city hall, it’s all about the new water treatment plant. Every financial decision, every increasefees-and-taxes trial balloon, has this monolithic and mandated facility at its core. The provincial government, through the Vancouver Health Authority in our region, says all surface water headed for homes must be treated, by the end of 2016 at the latest. The City of Parksville gets the majority of its water from the Englishman River. Every purchased paper clip, every tax decision, every speech Mayor Chris Burger makes, seems to include some reference to this facility. We are not about to doubt the science or the health factors behind the need for the facility. But like the Englishman River itself, stuff flows downhill and it seems inevitable the relatively small amount of taxpayers in the city will see significant property tax increases in both the near and distant future. City staff, under the direction of Burger, CFO Lucky Butterworth and CAO Fred Manson, have undoubtedly been crunching numbers every day, looking for ways to spread the pain. One of their first attempts, a trial balloon perhaps, is potentially increasing development cost charges as much as 45 per cent in the city. We suggest this kind of increase, this kind of message to developers who will look elsewhere to invest their money, is counterproductive. It might be a nice default position for some people in the city — charge those who aren’t here, only those who would come here — but that’s a shortsighted view. The corresponding decrease in economic activity that would undoubtedly be associated with a 45 per cent increase in DCCs would force the city to increase property taxes and other fees on current residents. Burger likes to play nice with senior levels of government. Sure, he will publicly kick up a fuss when it comes to a private company making him angry (see dispute with Telus), but like a child who wants to be nice to the grocer because he might get a candy once in a while, Parksville’s mayor doesn’t like to push those in senior levels of government. He needs now to publicly stick up for his constituents when it comes to decisions from Victoria and Ottawa. VIHA wants the water treated? Then the province must come to the table with much of the money for the facility. The Tories often say they support infrastructure projects. Instead of hammering the lifeblood that new business can become for a community, it’s time for Burger and city council to play some public hardball with MLA Michelle Stilwell and MP James Lunney. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Not impressed

I attended the Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises’ open house at the civic centre and picked up their letter demanding the city support their application to the Agricultural Land Commission. They want their property excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve so that they can develop a portion of it for a residential subdivision. If the support they seek is not forthcoming, they promise to “explore options for allowable (agricultural) use under the ALR designation on our property next to the Springwood wells” knowing full well residents’ concerns about our water supply. This is clearly a tactic that is inappropriate for an organization that professes “respect and goodwill toward the community and city.” A sign of goodwill would instead be to open negotiations for the sale of the property to the city. Perhaps the Ermineskin Band would be so kind as to practice what they preach instead of making comments that anger residents and are counter-productive to their objectives. Val Dare Parksville

attract the rVs The issue of RVs parking at the beach in Qualicum reveals the dangers and potential cost of the mean-spirited attitude being shown by the current council. It will drive people away. We seem to be headed down the road of saying ‘no’ to everything instead of ‘yes’ to that which we want and can accommodate. We want tourists, embrace them. Give them a reason to come and stay. Qualicum

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“We are looking for solutions, but solutions that are in our budget.” Coun. Mary Brouilette see story page a1

is a jewel, so let’s put on our best face. Find a positive, creative solution. People like to hear ‘yes’. People like small gifts. Have town staff be an ambassador for the city and give the RV visitor a dated, free, one night pass along with a flyer listing all local RV parks and their discount promotions. Include promotions for local businesses. Get the chamber of commerce involved. There are great opportunities here. Doug Shewan Qualicum Bay

Vicarious experieNce A sincere thank-you to The NEWS assistant editor Neil Horner for all his delightful articles, particularly the one that was recently published on the Horne Lake Caves. It’s something I had always intended doing, but sadly my time of crawling along on belly and going down rock faces are over. Horner’s article made me feel I was present on that trip. A great writer. Keep it up. CinDy leiVo Parksville

peacock hit aNd ruN Shame on the person who was driving west on the Alberni Highway just before the Coombs Store Tuesday, July 30 at 10:20 a.m. who couldn’t take the time to stop and let a peacock cross the road. You hit the peacock and left it frightened and bleeding standing in the middle of the road. I hope you had a better day than I had after witnessing your deed.

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we support michelle Several of us dedicated to keep Canada a great country by continuing to elect and support honest persons as our elected representatives were disappointed by the disgruntled remarks of letter writer Bob Tritschler that appeared in the Aug. 1 edition of The NEWS. Instead of being proud of an honest, enthusiastic person, mother of a challenged child, a role model for disabled persons and above all someone committed to her local community and her constituency, he goes and shoots petty partisan arrows at our new MLA Michele Stilwell. It has been reported that she has given up the homeschooling of her beloved son, cut back on her promotional speaking, reduced her hours of practice and openly talked about achieving efficient time management to work for her constituency. Let’s not forget that unlike many of our other MLAs and MPs, she did not make false campaign promises. She was honest and upfront about not quitting her sports. In fact, we earnestly hope that she does not do so. One talk by her in a school can motivate kids to engage in sports. She is a wonderful role model for our teenagers to utilize their boundless energy in useful pursuits. Given her world athlete stature, she can be a voice for young people, and for getting government support for sport and healthy living initiatives. In fact, she is a breath of fresh air for the many Canadians who have given up hope in the politicians of our generation. Michelle, please pay no heed to petty partisan remarks. You have the support of the silent majority.

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It was born in England and reborn in Errington and now it’s on its way to Brazil. The former Norton Atlas motorbike, said Kevin Wilson, doesn’t look a whole lot like it did when he found it and what he and his team at International Classic Motorcycles has done to it has turned the formerly rusted hulk into something beautiful. “There was a guy in Nanaimo who had it for 30 years or so and it was shot, totally gone,” Wilson said. “I decided to build it out into a 1960s style cafe racer, rather than what it was originally.” Cafe racers, he explained, were popular among British motorcycle enthusiasts in the early ‘60s, particularly among the rocker subculture of the era. “There were the Mods and the Rockers in England, with the Mods being Lambretta (scooter) boys and the Rockers riding cafe racers,” Wilson said. A signature trait of the cafe racers were low, narrow handlebars that allowed the rider to tuck in and reduce wind resistance. The bikes were a symbol of the rebellious rocker

subculture and were used to travel between transport cafes. One of the goals of anyone transforming their bike into a cafe racer was to be able to reach 160 kilometres per hour (100 miles per hour), which was referred to as the ton. It was an expensive proposition at the time and that hasn’t changed. What has changed however is the availability of 1960s-style parts to make it look authentic. “It took about 18 months,” he said. “With bikes like this, it can take as long as a year or longer to get parts.” Even once he had the parts, it was a big job. “I was a complete rebuild,” he said. The bike was finished in February and was put up for sale. “This guy contacted us from Brazil,” Wilson said. “He’s a Scotsman who has a British bike museum. He’s building it bike by bike and this is going to be one of them.” Wilson got $14,000 for the bike, but he could have made as much as $18,000 or $19,000 if he had taken it to an auction house in the United States. However, he said the project wasn’t about money. “It’s a piece of art,” he said. “Everyone in the shop had something to do with it.”

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Kenneth Walter Hine Born: February 10, 1929. Died: July 31, 2013 A Memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on August 17th, 2013. Location: Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ€™s Witnesses 1069 Smithers Road, Parksville, B.C. To view full obituary and to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca

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Love and Best Wishes to our parents Jack and Barb Peake on 50 years of marriage!! August 10, 2013 We love you so much, Sherilyn, Allan, and David

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May 14, 1920 â€“ August 2, 2013

A special thank you to Dr. Johann Wagenaar and the staff at Eagle Park for the wonderful care they gave to both Mom and Dad.

A private Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, August 6 at Knox United Church in Parksville. Condolences may be sent to Marlene Bumgarner, P.O. Box 1326, Morgan Hill, CA USA 95038.

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MAY SKIRROW With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother. Missing her are her children, Marlene Skirrow Bumgarner and Keith Rowland Skirrow; her grandchildren Dona Ana Bumgarner, John Rowland Bumgarner, JamieVan Zanen, and Deborah Ruth Eltgroth; her great-granddaughter Stella Anne Bumgarner Flint; and many nieces and nephews in Canada, the UK and Australia. Until recently May was at all times beside her devoted husband and companion of 66 years, Rowland Skirrow, and she missed him very much after his passing in 2011. Their love story inspired family and friends. They met during World War II in England and corresponded while Rowland was overseas, serving as a gunner in the North African desert and later as a peacekeeper in the European Occupation Army. May served her country in the Auxiliary Transport Service (ATS). In 1945 they married and shortly afterward immigrated to the United States where they raised their family. They immigrated again to Australia (twice) and eventually to Parksville, BC where they retired in 1981. Mom and Dadâ€™s travels during the next 20 years, her active and enthusiastic participation in aerobics, clogging, gardening, lawn bowling and other Oceanside recreational pursuits, her intense love of family and friends, and the emotional support of her beloved church community, provided her with a full and rich life in her later years. She loved to sing, and she loved to knit. She loved her family. Indeed, she loved everyone she met.

MACHAN, Albert Stewart Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to celebrate the life of Al. This will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Knox United Church, 345 Pym St.. Parksville, BC at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch to follow. Please come and help us celebrate.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SENIOR MANAGER Qualicum First NationQualicum Bay, BC Permanent Full Time Position Qualicum First Nation is seeking applicants for an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Senior Manager for our brand new daycare; startup date of September 2013. Please call 250 757-9337 for a complete job description

JIM NEUFELD The families of Nina Neufeld and Gary extend sincere appreciation for the many cards and expressions of sympathy. Although Jimâ€™s recent years were not the happiest, he will be remembered with respect by all who knew him for his kindness and beautiful bass voice. We are blessed to have such wonderful friends.

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DR. JOHN D.E. PRICE April 26,1927 April 30, 2013 Please join our family in remembering & celebrating the live of John Price on Sunday, August 18, 1-3pm at Craig Bay, 1301 Cape Cod Drive, Parksville.

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LAURENCE ARNOLD (LORNE) MCNAUGHTON July 14, 1935 â€“ July 30, 2013

Survived by his devoted and loving wife Jean of 54 years and by his children Steven (Nancy), Brent, Leanne (Lorne), and Wayne (Leanne). Lorne is also survived by his grandchildren; Kyle (Lauren), Michelle (Ryan), Natalia, Adam, Kelsea and Grace; his sistersin-law Helvie, Ivy and Darlene; and 10 nieces and nephews. Lorne was predeceased by is mother and father Clara and Donald McNaughton and his brother Gerald. A service was held Sunday, August 4 for Lorne at Yates Funeral Home.

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QUALICUM FIRST NATION BAND MANAGER We are looking for a dynamic person for this important position. Qualifications will include a business degree and at least 3 years experience in a First Nations community or organization. Please call 250 757-9337 for a full job description. PORTER WOOD Recycling is looking for a fully qualified class 1 truck driver with experience pulling a pup and quad. The perfect candidate will have experience running equipment such as loaders & excavators. Mechanical & welding knowledge an asset. Must provide a recent drivers abstract. Fax resumes to (250)248-3694 or email to: porterwood@telus.net

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

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

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GARDENING CURB APPEAL Yard Care and Junk Removal. Best rates! Sue or Chris, 250-937-1908.

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LAWNS, HEDGE Trimming & shaping, Power Washing. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today! WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Gardens, Yard Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

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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

HANDYMAN: Gardening Painting, Fencing, Power Wash, Clean-up. Skilled, Reliable, Hardworking, Fair prices. Contact Andrew arcook@shaw.ca

HAULING AND SALVAGE

BROYHILL CHINA Cabinet, Table, 4 chairs. Must be seen to be appreciated. $950. Call George for viewing. (250)7417717 or (250)741-1312 OAK ROUND 40â€? table & 4 chairs, good cond., $200. obo. 2 mirrors, decorative frames, 28â€?x33â€?, $50/each. obo (250)951-0839, Parksville. OFFERS CONSIDERED; Set sofa and matching chair (off green with quiet design). Reclining beige chair. Round coffee table inlay designs. Wood bistro with 2 high back chairs. Standing lamps. By apt. only, call (250)586-8922. QUEEN MATTRESS SET Brand New. Sealed in original plastic. $200. (250)713-9680 SOLID HONEY Oak dining set â€œContemporaryâ€?, 8 years old. Table: 5â€™long w/2 18â€? leafs, 6 chairs, 2 w/arms. 2 piece hutch w/lights, seats on chairs sage green. Excellent condition. $7000 new, sacrifice $1450, obo. Call (250)7521973.

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BICYCLES 2009 GIO electric bike. Orange, good condition. $500 obo. (250)753-5406.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES).

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ROKETA DUNE buggy 2007 Std 4-speed, 2 wd, 4 cyl. disc brakes safety belts. $4,000 obo. Call 250-730-1899. SCHWINN EXERCISE bike, $300. Tempo fold up treadmill, $400. Call (250)757-2325.

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PETROGLYPH PARK (Nanaimo) 2bdrm, 1bath, new appliances/furnace/oil tank/flooring. Great ocean view! $49,900. (250)753-4065

20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com

COOMBS: 2 bdrm, newly renovated, on private prop. f/s, w/d, oil heat, n/s, n/dogs. Ref’s $700/mo. + util. 250-248-9579

WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550. WHEELCHAIR/RANGE. 2006 Kenmore Elite range, electric, self clean, warming drawer, stainless steel, smooth top, and more $550. Motorized wheelchair, older model but in good condition. $1000. Call 250-334-4394

RENTALS QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafe’ & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafe’ plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, many recent Cafe’ & home upgrades, equipment & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for more information.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

N.NANAIMO Seascape Manor Very unique, 2 story, 2bdrm, 1133 sq.ft., top floor, corner unit. 2 decks, very private rooftop deck overlooks Departure Bay, ferries. Bright, sunny. 17’ vaulted living room ceiling. Outdoor heated swimming pool. $234,000. 250-751-1915

QUALICUM BEACH - Canyon Cresc area: 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, oak flooring. Heat pump, wood burning fireplace. Ext. has stucco & bevel siding. Single garage + carport. Covered patio. Lot .4 acre, sprinkler, landscaped. $395,000. Call 250-752-7402

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3-BDRM RANCHER, between Royston & Courtenay. Large living room, dining room, kitchen, etc. Wood burning F/P, oil furnace, baseboard heating. Carport. All this on .64 acre. Ready to move in. $289,900. (250)338-2222.

SOUTH NANAIMO: $235,000. 2bdrms up, 1bdrm down. Lots of updates. 613 Bruce Ave. Call (250)591-1210 for showing, or email for pictures trkrblaz@telus.net

HOUSES FOR SALE

APPROX 9.8 acre (Sunny Coombs) Part field/treed, plus room for revenue developmnt. 2 level entry, 2 or 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, wood boiler heat, lrg shop, in-ground pool, greenhouse, bldg. Fenced garden, lrg storage pond. $745,000. Call to view. 250-248-4495

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue. Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

ERRINGTON MOBILE 3 bdrm, 2 bath on own land in strata title park. Totally renovated. $85/mo strata fee. May finance $145.k. 250-738-0221

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $335,000. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca. 250-752-4741. Details: bcislandhomes.com/1339gilley-crescent-parksville.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $358,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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Call 1-250-594-3004 AVAIL SEPT. 1st. 1-bdrm patio home in Parksville, independent living for seniors. Weekly housekeeping included. Optional dining program $1050/mo. (250)248-7612. EMERALD ESTATES 1 bdrm condo, south facing, private patio, incl. housekeeping. Avail Aug 15. 250-723-6418 or 250-248-7106 NEWLY renovated 3 bedroom (2 bathrooms) suite. Quiet 1 acre shared with owner and 2nd tenant. Located on Price Rd. Errington BC. No smoking, No Pets, $1,100 per month 250-954-8917 PARKSVILLE, NEW 2Bdrm upper floor apt. 1000 sq.ft, partial ocean view,5 appls, w/d, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Ref’s, $975 mo. Call (250)248-3850 Fairdown Rd. & Hwy 4a area. PARKSVILLE, Nice, spacious 2 bdrm suite avail Sept 1. Great location, walk to everything. NS/NP & Ref’s req’d. $900/mth on 1 yr lease. 604838-9274 Lv. message.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP LOCATION FOR LEASE Thriving Auto repair shop location for lease. No Triple Net, 2200sq ft, lots of parking. $2000/mo. Available Sept 1. Ask for John or Kelly (250)248-3602.

LABIEUX ROAD: 1392 sq. ft. home in 55+ park. Newly renovated inside & out! 2 B/R + family room, 2 baths, 5 appl. Workshop & fruit trees. Close to Nanaimo Regional Hospital. Call 802-5075 anytime.

MOBILE HOME 12’x60’ with small addition; new roof, windows & patio; updated electrical. Worth seeing - it is a sweet deal! $28,000 Call 778421-2888.

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LADYSMITH: SEMI-OCEANFRONT 2,600 sq.ft home on 6.5 treed acres. 5111 Brenton Page Rd. $448,500. Some updating done. (250)245-8950 PARKSVILLE. 2-BDRM 2 bath, 1450 sq.ft. home. Large lot, Gardener’s Delight. 747 Camas Way. (250)586-2836.

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BOWSER, DEEP Bay. 1-bdrm cottage. Tranquil setting, close to ocean. Propane F/P. F/S, W/D, Heat, electricity, internet, cable incld. N/S. $825./mo. + damage dep. 1(250)878-6919. DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, furnished, beach front cottage. Avail. Sept 1/13 until Jun1/14. Suit quiet responsible people $800. Elec. heat, cable & wireless internet incl. n/p,n/s. References required. Ph: 250-248-3171 QUALICUM BEACH: waterfront 2 bdrm cottage, furnished, wood insert, electric heat, mature, NS/NP. SeptJune. $850 + utils. Call 250741-1577.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun 1-4 pm. 1339 Gilley Cres. French Creek Charmer 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. $335,000. 250-752-4741.

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Call Virginia 250-594-2404 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties ERRINGTON- 3 BDRM, 2 bath, 1200sq ft, newly reno’d, newer appls, 5 appls, wood stove, lrg yrd, storage. $1300+ utils. Available Sept 1. Call (250)248-3181, 250-947-5198. NANOOSE BAY 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg private fenced yard. Near walking trails. N/S, pets neg. No parties. 1 yr lease. $1300/mo, Avail Sep 1. Call 250-468-9809. PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, w/d, f/s, pets ok. $1000 p/mo + utils. Avail. Immed. 250-5864337

GARAGE SALES

DASHWOOD 523 Corcan Rd (off Baylis Rd). Aug 10 & 11 (8-?). Moving, garage, workshop sale. Everything must go.

PARKSVILLE. 3-FAMILY Sale. Sat. Aug. 10, 9am-3pm. 330 Rheumer Cres. PARKSVILLE 417 Willow St. Aug 10 (8-1). Furniture, toys, tools, something for everyone. PARKSVILLE, 625 Turner Rd. Sat. Aug 10 (8-3). Collection of everything. Rain or shine. PARKSVILLE. Sat. & Sun., August 10 & 11, 9am-2pm. Furniture, household, tools, books, some coins. #19 - 129 Meridian Way, off Craig Street. PARKVILLE 303 Peacock St. (Corner of Stanford & Peacock) Aug 10 (9-?). 2 family sale. Lots of good stuff. QUALICUM 1164 Wellington Dr. (off Chartwell Blvd.) Aug 10. (9-2). Household clear out. Clean quality items. Rain or shine. QUALICUM: 245 Cortes Rd, Sat, Aug. 10th, 9am-1pm. Nordic Track treadmill, household. QUALICUM 691 Redwood Dr. Aug 10 (8-2). Moving Sale. Power tools, & household, garden tools & much more. QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Aug 11th (8-12). Pancake breakfast & flea market. Tables $10. Rain or Shine. Phone 250-757-8481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH, 1197 Centre Rd. Sat. 10, (8:30-12). Moving Sale! Everything must go. Rain or Shine! QUALICUM BEACH: 321 First Ave West., Sat., Aug. 10th, 8-1pm. Huge garage sale! Items for everyone. QUALICUM BEACH, 646 Belyea Rd. Sat. Aug 10 (8-2). 3 Family sale! Furniture, tools, books, household. Big downsizing with 100’s of things & lots of free stuff! QUALICUM BEACH. (Eagle Crest). 536 Country Club Dr, Saturday Aug. 10, 8am-noon. Desk, hardware & good stuff! QUALICUM, DOWNSIZING. Saturday, Aug. 10, 8am-1pm. Household, vacuum, china, fishing rods & reels, gun cabinet, outboard motor stand, material, puzzles, games, workbench, wheel barrow, electric & hand tools, Something for everyone, priced to sell! 499 Mill Road. QUALICUM. MULTI-FAMILY. sale. Saturday Aug. 10, 9am. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, sports equip., art, books, clothing, musical instruments, household items, toys, games. 575 Hazelwood Place. QUALICUM NORTH 220 Kenmuir Rd, August 10, 9-3. Items to numerous to mention.

ESTATE/ GARAGE SALE. 694 Ironwood, PARKSVILLE. Wed. Aug. 7 & Thurs. Aug 8, 9am-2pm. China cabinet, with 2 glass doors $150. Grandfather clock, antique, $250. Dining room furniture, round table with extensions & 6 chairs $150. Hide-a-bed $100. Bedroom set of drawers $100. Round kitchen table w/4 chairs $65. Antique cabinet, brown mahogany $150. Loveseat, beige, $85. Outside patio set, complete with new umbrella, base & 6 chairs $100. Medium size china cabinet, $70. Folddown writing desk $50. One Lazy-boy & one armchair $50. ea. Coffee table, beautiful brown mahogany $40.

PARKSVILLE: FULLY FURNISHED 2 bdrm, 2 bath home, 2 min walk to Parksville Beach, all utils included. Parking & attached garage included. Just bring a suitcase & groceries. $1375. Doug, 250FRENCH CREEK 1102 Pep889-2894. per Pl. (off Mulholland). MovQUALICUM BEACH: Spa- ing Sale. Aug 10 (9-1). Furnifreezer, 20 gal. cious 2 story townhouse, 55+ ture, building. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, compressor w/hose, tools, and NS/NP. Long term $1100. Call household items. (250)248-7368. FRENCH CREEK 778 MulholQUALICUM WOODS- very land Dr. Fri. Aug 9 (3-8) & Sat bright & clean 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Aug 10 (9-1). MOVING TO den, W/D, 2100sq ft, character CONDO SALE. house, natural gas supported MOVING SALE. 1240 Gilley by heat pump with HRV, priv Cres., French Creek (Sandpiplot .38 acres. NS/NP. $1600+ er). Some furniture. Sat. Aug. utils. (778)679-0665. 10, 9am-4pm.

MOVING SALE

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457 Hemsworth Rd, Qualicum Beach Sat. Aug. 10, 8am-2pm. Furniture, garden, plants, WiiFit, antique china, tools, fishing, household & more! Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple check out our website at: transitionsmadesimple.com NANOOSE BAY: 915 Caddis Crest., Sat., Aug. 10th, 8amnoon. Multifamily sale; Appliances, antiques, hide-a-bed... NORTH QUALICUM 2955 Marshall Rd. Aug 10 (9-3). Beads, display units, jigsaw puzzles & much more!

NORTH QUALICUM: 5361 Island Hwy., Sat., Aug. 10th, 9noon. Ikea office furniture and SMALLER home, very private, small items. NS/NP. Discount to Seniors or PARKSVILLE, 1052 Sabine disable. $650. (250)248-6554 Rd. Aug 8 (9-1).Multi-Family. Furniture,Antiques,Lots More! 101-897 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2E9

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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING PARKSVILLE- SENIOR self contained patio suite, 1 bdrm. Lynn, (250)303-0098.

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STORAGE 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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SUITES, LOWER 1-BDRM WATERFRONT Nanoose Bay. $750./mo inclds hydro. Aug. 15. 250-468-5663. QUALICUM- COUNTRY living close to Qualicum Beach, 1 bdrm suite, wood stove, inclds all utils, 3 appls+ W/D, satellite TV incl’d. NS/NP. Aug 15. Refs req. $760. 250-752-3557.

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2006 Hyundai Elantra hatchback GT. 128,000 k, Fully loaded, sunroof, 5 speed. One owner, lady driven. $4900. obo. Call 250-752-0429

2003 JEEP Liberty Ltd. Edition, black, auto, 4WD, 3.7L V6. Recent check up. 123,000km. Leather, power everything, cruise, CD/tape player, spare tire. $8,600. Call 1-250-812-8646.

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2003 28” Travelair, $26,900. ford E450,tires, brakes good, no leaks, isl bed, air clean. Consider class B/camp van trade.82K. 250-285-2030.

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1998 DODGE Dakota 4X4. Fully loaded 318 with Raider Deluxe canopy. 282,000 km. $6000. 250-927-5623, 250228-4097. 2001 CHEVY Cavalier, beige in colour, fabric upholstery. Non smoking vehicle. Automatic, A/C, runs well, 140,000 km. $2,650. Call (250)7297335.

1993 BAYLINER Ciera 2556. Avail with slip at Comox Bay Marina. Radar, depth sounder, radio, dinghy & more. $21,000. For info call (250)336-8339.

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2003 ADVENTURER Motorhome E-350 Ford, V10 motor, roof & dash a/c, awning, solar panel, 85000 km, good shape, $26,000 obo. 250-723-8070.

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2004 CITATION 25RLS 5th wheel Hitch, tripod stabilizer, thermo windows, jacks, 2 skylights, awning, solar panels, 6V fans, air vents, slide outs. $16,000 obo. 250-723-3009.

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Golf

Locals win at senior provincials

Qualicum Beach’s DeBiasio and Hay come up big at Eaglepoint in Kamloops JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach was well represented at the B.C. Senior Men’s Golf Championships. Played at Eaglepoint Golf Resort in Kamloops July 29-31 with 126 golfers age 55 and over. Capturing the 36-hole Zone Team Championship was the four-man contingent from Zone 6 (North Island) of Brian DeBiasio and Kim Hay out of Pheasant Glen in Qualicum Beach, with Terry Hatchwell and Sandy Harper from Nanaimo — with a two day total of 440. Six strokes better than second place Zone 2 Thompson Okanagan. In provincial playdowns the players compete as individuals, with their scores from the first two rounds going towards the team competition. This is the second straight year DeBiasio and Zone 6 has won the team title. In the overall individual standings, DeBiasio, 60, finished second overall with a 3-under par 213 — three strokes back of legendary Canadian amateur golfer Doug Roxburgh from Vancouver who won it all. DeBiasio was grouped with Roxburgh and Kelowna’s Norm Bradley who finished one under for fourth.

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From left, Brian DeBiasio, Sandy Harper, Kim Hay and Tony Hatchwell savour their team’s win in Kamloops.

“I’ve chased him many a time over the years,” DeBiasio chuckled when asked about his decorated playing partner. “I’ve actually finished second to (Roxburgh) in the B.C. amateur twice before. He’s legendary for sure; he’s won many B.C. championships and a number of Canadian championships as well, it was a treat to

play with him again, to compete with him. I stayed in the ball park, but just couldn’t quite catch him.” “It was very good, very rewarding,” DeBiasio said of the results, adding the weather “was a little breezy at times but we got lucky, it wasn’t the usual 40 degree Kamloops weather, it was only low 30s.

The course itself he said “played very well. It’s an interesting course — a lot of dog legs and a lot of elevation change, lots of ups and downs, so you have to plot your way around the golf course. It was a good challenge, a real fair test of golf.” The result secured DeBiasio the second of three spots (he’s the lone Islander) on Team B.C. heading to the Canadian Sr. Men’s championships Aug. 27-30 at the Briars Golf Club, located on the southern shores of Lake Simcoe in the town of Jackson’s Point near Barry, Ontario. A UBC grad, he grew up in Trail and spent 33 years in the education system in Nelson as a teacher and principal before moving to Qualicum Beach about 16 months ago. A veteran of the game to be sure with a plus one handicap, this will be DeBiasio’s third trip to the senior nationals. He’s been to a number of Canadian Amateurs and Mid Amateurs as well. He’s represented B.C. 20 times both nationally and internationally, and highlights of his career include winning the 1998 Canadian Mid Amateur championships and claiming the B.C. Mid Am in 1999.

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Generals ready for main camp, new season JAMES CL ARKE

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With main camp for the Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey Club just around the corner, those close to the local Jr. B team have been busy gearing up for another campaign. The squad takes to the ice at Oceanside Place for its annual main camp Aug. 16-18, and team secretary Elizabeth Cudmore, part of a dedicated team of

volunteers, said the coaching staff “were extremely happy with the talent at prospect camp and are looking forward to seeing everyone, including our returning players back in action after a summer hiatus.” Cudmore said 50 players have been invited to main camp including around 15 returning and affiliate players. In the meantime, the community owned organization is looking for vol-

unteers “to come out and be part of our team.” The Generals are looking for medical trainers, athletic trainers, anthem singers, equipment managers, game night volunteers, special promotions, game night coordinators and last but certainly not least, billet homes. Anyone interested in helping out can do so through the team’s web site (www. oceansidegenerals.com) or by calling

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ed by Crashpad Collision. “All funds raised go to help Oceanside Youth Football Oceanside Youth Football is hosting its first annual charwith purchasing new pads, ity golf tournament later this practice equipment and inmonth, and organizers are hopsurance/general fees,” says Brad Burns ing for a full field. Brad Burns, OYF vice-presSlated for Saturday, August ident and head coach of the 24 at Eaglecrest Golf Club, the Jr. Bantam Titans team, addevent is a four-person scramble ing “events like this help keep with a 3 p.m. shotgun start. youth football in the Oceanside are affordable Cost to participate (and help the cause) for all families.” is $70 for golf/dinner/prizes (cart included), or To sign up for the tourney, as a team or an $35 for dinner/prizes. individual, go to the OYF website at oceansidThere will be team and door prizes and a eyouthfootball.ca or sign up at the Eaglecgrest shot at a $5,000 cash Hole-In-One prize donat- pro shop. Deadline for entries is Aug. 19.

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A strong field of 63 competitors — up from 58 last year — from up and down the Island took to the links at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club last Friday for the 25th annual Quality Foods Sr. Ladies Amateur golf tournament. Played under cool, cloudy conditions, the annual event saw lots of good play, and in the end it was Dee Horie from Courtenay’s Crown Isle taking home the hardware as champion of the 18 hole event with a 75, followed by Morningstar’s Sally Dobler who was two strokes back for second at 77. Georgina Hermans was third at 80, and Ishbel Mucklow from Morningstar was fourth at 81. Winning Low Net was Pat Belanger with a 67. Hermans won the Long Drive event for low handicaps (0-24); and QBMGC’s Kathy Lennox won the event for the 25 and over handicaps. “I was pretty darned excited,” Lennox recounted when asked how it felt to win the long ball event. “I was hoping to score better,” she surmised, explaining with a chuckle how she “started out brilliantly, way over my head, and then I blew up on the 8th hole, I couldn’t get out of the bunker, and that destroyed my chances of doing anything, so instead I got the prize for longest drive for the high handicappers.” The weather was ideal, and the course, she said, “was in incredible condition, and we wrapped it up with a fantastic lunch.” ON DECK QBMGC’s club championships, played out over three rounds, will run Sept. 18, Sept. 23 and Sept. 25. James Clarke photo

Crown Isle’s Dee Horie (top) draining her put on hole six, went on to win the 25th annual Quality Foods Sr. Ladies Amateur in Qualicum Beach. Morningstar’s Sally Dobler (right) finished a close second and was the top local finisher.

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Milner Gardens to host working artists Annual Art and Photography in the Garden will see art, music and food this weekend LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Artists from around the area will be scattered throughout Milner Gardens and Woodland this weekend displaying and making all types of art. It’s the annual Art and Photography in the Garden with 21 artists, live music, food and refreshments, all situated around the spectacular garden overlooking the ocean. “We ask artists to try and be working within their media,” said executive director at the gardens, Geoff Ball. “And when they start to use the garden as their subject it’s always interesting to see the garden through the artists’ eyes.” The event runs Aug 10 and Aug 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ball said former owner of the grounds, Veronica Milner, was an artist and designed the garden with an artistic eye. The event is a link between her love of art and the magical feeling people get when they watch artists using the garden, Ball said. This year, beyond all the exquisite corners of the garden people have come to love, they can also visit the new reflective pond, formerly a pool at the site behind the pool house gift shop. “It’s a whole new feature within the garden, it has its own artistic aspect to it,” said Ball. The Mid Island Floral Arts Club exhibits popular displays at the event and that group will be taking advantage of that new area, Ball explained, with their live and previously living, floral art. The tea room will be open early at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving soup and scones, and there will be hot dogs available outside. Live music will run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the event this year and will include Eric Harper, Fred Saliani, and the McShane sisters. There will be various artistic mediums for people to peruse, including painting, photography, pottery, mixed

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Artists will exhibit their work while making new pieces inspired by Milner Gardens and Woodland at an event this weekend.

media, jewelry and more. Some of the artists people can expect are acrylic artist Nana Cook, pastel artist Dan Gray, Els Schutte and her Masai and Native figures and Jessey LaFontaine working on her hand-painted gourds.

Regular admission prices are in effect, $11 for an adult, $6.50 for students and 12 and under are free. For more information visit www.viu.ca/milnergardens.

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners hit the Shady Rest LISSA ALEXANDER

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Despite their name, Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners have been called one of the hardest working blues bands on Vancouver Island. That comment came from music director and talent purchaser at the Powell River Blues Festival, Steve Kozak, who also noted the band always plays with en-

thusiasm and passion and consistently has crowds jumping to their music. Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners will be playing at the Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach this Saturday Aug 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. The band formed in 2007 and have made appearances at a host of music festivals including the Vancouver Island Blues Bash in Victoria, SkyHigh Blues in Rock

Creek, and at the Summer Street Dance in Hedley, B.C. Mike Mallon will be rocking the harmonica and vocals at the Shady this Saturday, Bob Berry will be playing bass and singing, Kyle Guineau will play lead guitar and Ryan Connell will play drums and join in on vocals. For more on the band visit www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com. For more on the Shady Rest visit www. shadyrest.ca or call 250-752-9111.

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Impressive baskets at MAC An exhibition showcases a variety of functional and whimsical baskets LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

The Basket Cases are selling their eye-catching and intricate creations at the McMillan Arts Centre until the end of the month. The group, with members on Gabriola Island and Nanaimo, makes artful baskets out of mostly natural materials they have collected. This includes honeysuckle and blackberry vines, kelp, pine needles, ivy and driftwood. The Basket Cases formed in 2002 on Gabriola Island when a tapestry weaver and basket-maker thought she’d get a group of people together to make and sell baskets to benefit the food bank at Christmas time. It worked and they raised $1,800. Marylyn Beaubien was one of the women who took part and made her first basket. “There was enough of us who were enthused about it and wanting to carry on, so we formed a loose group and started meeting every week,” she said. The baskets Beaubien has made range from a small egg-cup sized one to a large laundry basket. Some baskets in the show at the MAC are functional and others, whimsical art pieces. Many of the elements in the baskets have been dyed, showing a range of colours. Beaubien shared what can be found at the show.

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This basket, one of 137 at an exhibition at the MAC, is made exclusively of pine needles and waxed linen thread.

“Many are brightly coloured, some of them made with totally natural material, so they’re all lovely soft browns and golds and greys and greens— a wide range for sure.” There are 137 baskets in the show including potato baskets, market or berry-picking baskets, vegetable baskets and more. The exhibition is up in the Oceanside Gallery until the end of the month. Meanwhile, in the Concert Gallery, visitors will find Small

in Nature. This is the 16th annual miniature show displaying two and three dimensional work from local and international artists. In the Nemeth Gallery work by photographer John Whitelaw can be found. This includes patterns, avian portraits, constructions and whimsy. None of the shots have been significantly digitally altered. For more on the McMillan Arts Centre visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com or call 250248-8185.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Art And food

Biscotti soon to mix with books and local art

New products include a Farmer’s Market biscotti and children’s book Biscotti Di Notte & More owner Mirella Trozzo will be back at the Farmer’s Market in Qualicum Beach this Saturday, and she has more than cookies in mind. Trozzo sold her products at the market for four years, and has been away from the market for two. A poem she wrote towards the end of her four-years at the market, called The Biscotti that took Forever to Bake, will be in a children’s book she is currently working on, along with artwork from fellow Qualicum Beach Farmer’s market vendor and artist Peggy Burkosky. Illustrations will also be done by local artist Elena Trevanut. A charcoal drawing by Burkosky of Trozzo currently hangs in an exhibition at The Old School House Arts Centre. Trozzo is also in the process of creating a new biscotti for the Qualicum Farmer’s Market, and she’ll also sell her Italian shortbread, pizzelle and mercato muffins. —News staff

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4-8pm, featuring live flamenco guitar, BC wines, and a changing menu of fresh seafood. Everyone is welcome. Fairwinds Clubhouse Nanoose

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LAZY MIKE AND THE ROCKIN’ RECLINERS

10am-1pm. Errington Community Park erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

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Beginners welcome. Qualcum Beach, on grass beside Visitor Centre. Tues/Thur 9:30-10:30am. Parksville Community Park Beach. Wed/Fri 9:3010:30am. By donation/ part proceeds to SPCA & mental health charities. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca 250-951-2538

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6-9pm. Vendors, music, food and more! Craig St, Parksville

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BUSKERS - BEACHFEST To Hot for Cover, singer: Noon-2pm. Gazebo in the Parksville Community Park

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BUSKERS - BEACHFEST To Hot for Cover 12-2pm, Anna Lyman, duo: 3-5pm. Gazebo in the Parksville Community Park

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BUSKERS - BEACHFEST Bob Hiebert,singer: 2-4pm. Gazebo in the Parksville Community Park

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Artists who would like to join the Party on the Drive in Parksville this year should contact organizers today. This is the second annual event, taking place this year on Sept. 8 from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., where Island artists, food vendors, musicians and more come together for an enormous street party on Resort Drive. Many painters, carvers, photographers, textile artists and jewelers have signed up to join the party and organizers can accommodate about seven more. Music performers Kumbana Marimba, Pe-

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Assistant Store manager at Parksville’s Save-On-Foods Terry Marquis, left, congratulated retiring produce manager Mike Pimlott at a store celebration Friday.

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Produce-ing 45 good years Mike Pimlott helped open the Save-On-Foods store here LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

A celebration that took place at Save-OnFoods in Parksville on Friday marked the end of a 45-year career for the store’s produce manager. Mike Pimlott was with the company for eight years before he was part of the crew that opened the food store that is now the Save-On-Foods in Parksville back in 1974. Since then he’s worked with the Overwaitea Food Group in Abbotsford, Hope, Courtenay and Nanaimo, before he was transferred back to the Parksville Store. Pimlott has worked the majority of his career as produce manager.

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WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS by Jeanne Denee

Greetings! The last challenge was to “alter the title of a book, play, movie or song, so it might serve as an advertising slogan”. The winner is The Labatt’s Beer Barrel Polka; Hello Dolly’s Hardware; The Old Man and the Sea Soil; Catcher in the Canadian Club Rye Whiskey; A Raisin in the Vancouver Sun; La Vie En Red Rose Tea; Mary Had a Little Lamb’s Navy Rum. Lou Gueho, Parksville. Congratulations Lou! I

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like the way Lou worked in two local names. Other entries follow. “A Little TAB ‘ill Do Ya”. “From Beer to Maternity”, Lea Butterfield, Palmdale. Melon of Joy, To Brie or not to Brie, As Thyme goes by, The Side of Frank & Bean, Catsup If You Can, Robert Vanderstok, Palmdale. 50 Shades of Grey Complete Coverage (Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James); The Whirlpool Washer & Dryer (The Whirlpool by Jane Urquhart); The Sound of Breaking Glass Repaired (The Sound of Breaking Glass by Deborah Crombie), Kitchen Aid House (Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom); Cadbury’s Chocolat (Chocolat by Joanne Harris); RyVita (Vita by Melania G. Mazzucco). Beatrice Holt. For Whom The Bell Toll House Cookies;

Happiness is a Warm Hush-Puppy; When Johnny Walker Comes Marching Home Again. Johannes Hendrik, Qualicum Beach. A Quiver Runs through It – For All your Archery Needs; Memoirs of A Quiche Cafe – Breakfast Served All Day; The Good, The Bad and the Cuddly – Children’s Daycare; One Flue Out of The Cuckoo’s Nest – Pest Control for your Chimney. Karen DeBorba, Qualicum Beach. The next challenge (#13) is “to provide an unexpected explanation for a known sport, game or hobby”. Examples are: Speed skating – amphetamines on ice; Fencing – erecting a corral; Rugby – creative rolling on the carpet. Again, using Google to search sports, etc. is very helpful for some inspiration. Send your entries to jdenee@pqbnews.com with your name and town. The deadline is August 13th at noon.

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CANCER Allow yourself the gift of free time this month. LEO Discuss what you have with those around you and grin often. VIRGO The first of Aug 2013 Virgo is a bit slow until the 6th when the new celestial satellite goes through your 12th home.

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LIBRA Instinct and the capability to “see into the future” will be very great. SCORPIO Take benefits of the last times of summer time. SAGITTARIUS Journey might be best during the first aspect of August. CAPRICORN Of all the world symptoms, you are the most realistic and traditional. AQUARIUS You might just be one who principles comfort and independence a bit too much. PISCES You will need high energy to get all the projects and projects on your dish completed.

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871 MIDDLEGATE ROAD, PARKSVILLE Two homes on 5 acres 2186 sq ft 3 bedroom rancher 1275 sq ft 2 bedroom chalet Great horse property

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3401 BLUEBACK DRIVE

Fabulous Waterfront home Coveted Nanoose Bay street 1,500 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths Private retreat needing TLC

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High Volume/High Returns Dining Room and Lounge Annual growth 20% plus Great location and lease terms

675 LOWRYS PLACE

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776 GAETJEN STREET

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1988 SUN KING, PARKSVILLE • 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, summer kitchen • Builder/owner occupied

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

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• Great rancher with 3 beds, 2 baths • New windows, hot water tank & heat pump, private south back yard • Freshly painted and ready to move into

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2393 HIGGINSON RD

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1647 Abbey Road $347,500

1765 Cameron Crescent $258,000

• 1566 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • .355 acre fenced yard • Gated community

• 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

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

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1557 Pady Place $179,000

1759 Martini $289,000

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

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

Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST

1775 Cameron $259,900

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

1695 Nahmint Road $468,000

1680 Peligren Place $298,000

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

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property MLS # 337254

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

MLS # 308194

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The purchase price of your new home is the biggest cost you will come across in your home-buying venture, but it is not the only one. A REALTOR® can provide you with helpful advice about other costs involved, some of which may include the following: Application/Mortgage Broker Fee: Processing your mortgage application costs lenders money. Consumers may be charged a fee by a lender or a mortgage broker for setting up a mortgage when income or credit issues become more sensitive to the approval process. Appraisal Fee: The money you borrow for your mortgage is usually a percentage of the home’s purchase price, or of the market appraisal -- whichever is lower. The lender will use someone on staff or an independent professional to make this appraisal. You are normally responsible for this cost. Land Survey Fee: A plot plan or survey of the property you want to buy is important to establish exactly where the boundaries are and make sure there are no encroachments such as part of your neighbour’s house or garage sitting on your land. Your lending institution will want to see such a survey and can let you know what their requirements are. Insurance: If you are applying for a high-ratio mortgage – that is, if you are borrowing more than 80 per cent of your home’s purchase price – you will have to pay for mortgage insurance to protect the lender in the event that you fail to make the necessary payments. As your new home will be used as security for your mortgage, the lender will want you to have extend-

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2150 square feet, 3 beds/3 baths Prestigious Walter Allen design and construction Stunning combination of traditional/contemporary design Luxury high end finishes including hardwood floors, Silestone® counters and more Wide, accessible driveway with plentiful parking and easy turnaround Private lot, walking distance to Schooner Cove, Fairwinds Golf Course, and miles of trails

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ed coverage and fire insurance. You may also wish to check out the cost of buying mortgage life insurance. This insurance ensures that the mortgage balance is paid off if you or a co-borrower dies. Legal Fees: These are the fees charged by a lawyer to help you complete the home-buying process. Disbursements are the costs involved in processes such as conducting a title search, drawing up the title deed and preparing and registering the mortgage. Property Transfer Tax: This is calculated on the property’s purchase price at the rate of one per cent up to $200,000 and two per cent of the price over $200,000. First-time buyers may be exempt from this tax subject to certain restrictions. Ask your REALTOR® for details. HST: When you buy a new home, the entire purchase price is taxable. You may, however, qualify for a partial provincial New Housing Rebate if you plan to live in the home yourself. Ask your REALTOR® for details. A “used” residential home is normally exempt from the HST. Remember that HST is also applied to the REALTOR®’S commission and most other transaction fees such as legal and appraisal costs. Other Costs: When you buy a home you will also want to budget for utility bills, annual property taxes and maintenance costs. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

COSTS OF SELLING A HOME Don’t forget to ask your REALTOR® about these and other costs when calculating the total cost of your selling home. • Commission Fee (There is no set commission rate in the real estate profession. All real estate fees are negotiable.) • Adjustments, may include property tax adjustments • Final maintenance and utility costs • Lawyer or notary fees and expenses – attending to execution of documents • Costs of clearing the title, including: • Discharge fees charged by encum-

brance holders • Pre-payment penalties • I nsurance – should maintain until the latter of either the date when you receive the proceeds of sale or when you vacate the property • Real estate commission fee • Moving fees This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

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$39,900

Own your own business in the heart of Old City Nanaimo Great exposure on a busy street w/lots of walk and drive by traffic The Blue Quill is a tea and gift shop w/ lots of opportunity Offering tea, tea pots, cups, accessories, giftware, clothing & jewelry Price includes equipment & approx. $36,000 in inventory.

124-1391 PRICE ROAD

$169,900

• Natural surroundings minutes from town. Spaciousness. • Well kept 1728 sq ft open plan home w/vaulted ceilings • Lots of cabinets and drawer space, W/I pantry • Large covered deck off dining area w/garden swing • Ideal for snowbirds + privacy for visiting friends & relatives • 2013 assessed value $204,000

1723 KAREN’S COURT

$279,900

$349,900

$44,900

406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$86,000

876 BARCLAY CRESCENT

• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas fireplace in main lvg area • Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge

1731 MIAMA COURT

2285 MORELLO ROAD

Immaculate home w/open floor plan, spacious living rm w/ gas fireplace Vaulted ceiling in kitchen & living rm, laminate flooring & large windows The yard has lovely landscaping & unbelievable amount of plants and flowers There is a large shed included with this lovely property for your garden tools Added bonus is an off property storage shed for all your storage needs

850 PRIMROSE STREET

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$227,900

$299,900

Lovely rancher on crawl in downtown Qualicum Beach Large kitchen with skylight, family room with wood stove Large living room with gas fireplace and bay window Formal dining room with sliding door to covered deck Double garage. Easy care vinyl siding. Newer roof

168 THETIS AVENUE

$269,900

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

170 BAY ROAD

• Cozy 2 bedroom rancher, w/room to add on sits on almost 1 acre • Large living room features a faux stone fireplace w/efficient wood insert, • Hardwood flooring, large window & sliding patio doors to the deck. • Detached workshop/storage building & separate cabin/workshop w/ loft • Very private, beautiful property bordering Nanoose Creek

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898 LAKES BLVD.

133 ACACIA STREET

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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

229 HIGSON CRESCENT

$377,900

$319,900

$379,900

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518 DALMATIAN DRIVE

$393,000

• 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

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$389,000

Near new, family perfect, 2130 sq.ft home on 2.21 acres, double garage 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, kitchen w/island & breakfast bar Dining area & formal living room w/vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace Lower level w/family room & area plumbed for 2nd kitchen Huge patio w/awning, covered verandah, private setting, RV prking

3029 RAYMUR PLACE

$319,999

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

866 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$269,900

Bright & cozy, 5 bedroom, 1040 sq. ft., lakefront home on Horne Lake Sit on the deck of your cottage overlooking the tranquil setting of a pristine lake 9500 sq. ft., gentle sloping lot that leads to a large beach & lovely lake frontage Perfect for a 2 family purchase as the home can sleep many people comfortably Sandy beach and a dock for your boat. IMAGINE

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$165,000

• Lovely 2 bedroom, plus den, home on its own land

• Now includes equipment and approx. $43,000 in inventory • Blue Quill is a tea and gift shop located in the heart of downtown • The shop offers over 300 varieties of tea with tea pots, cups, accessories • A large line of unique imported giftware, clothing and jewelry. • It has great exposure on a busy street. Lots of walk or drive by traffic.

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• 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

1849 GALVIN PLACE

702 MEMORIAL AVENUE

$489,000

Wow Ocean views! plus NEW 3 bedroom suite, Mortgage helper Over 3000 sq. ft. 5-6 bedrooms. B+B potential, share w/family or friends Well built (2002) home on .50 acre landscaped lot In ground irrigation, lots of RV or boat parking So much to offer with versatility and value.

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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

• 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

1583 MCKIBBON ROAD

• • • • •

$499,000

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

• • • • •

Almost Oceanfront! Two minute walk to the sandy beach New metal roof, 4 bdrms, large living rm w/gas fireplace Kitchen w/wood cabinetry & center island w/breakfast bar French doors leads to a beautiful sun room with a great ocean Completely fenced, landscaped yard w/double iron gates at front

896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

• • • • •

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

• • • • •

$429,800

$639,900

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

• • • • •

Lovely 1942 sq. ft. rancher backing onto picturesque pond Open floor plan, family rm w/gas fireplace, 3 bdrms, 2 baths Formal living room with gas fireplace, formal dining area, Den/office area, heat pump, skylights, large storage/garden shed Only a short stroll to a beautiful sandy beach

1052 HARLEQUIN ROAD

$459,000

• 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

6079 ISLAND HIGHWAY

• • • • •

$699,000

RARE OPPORTUNITY HERE! UNIQUE PROPERTY! Over .50 acres of ocean front , commercial zoning Classic 3 bedroom home with basement in great condition 1000 sq. ft shop and garage Live, build a business or just relax and enjoy the spectacular waterfront setting • Many opportunities with this beautiful property w/fantastic location

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220 McVickers St., Parksville - Stone’s Throw

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from $165,000

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780 Flamingo Dr., Qualicum Beach

$568,000

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168 Thetis Ave., Qualicum Beach

$377,900

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487 Columbia Dr., Parksville

$649,900

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Marnie Law, Royal LePage

376 Bass Ave., Parksville

$259,900

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Lois Grant Re/Max Anchor

942 Eaglecrest Dr., Qualicum Beach

$419,000

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55-120 Finholm St, Parksville

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500 Corfield St., Parksville - Creekside

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3305 Rockhampton, Fairwinds

$695,000

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898 Lakes Blvd., French Creek

$319,900

Sunday

12-1:30 pm

787 Lilac Dr., Parksville

$329,000

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540 Banks Ave. W., Parksville

$299,900

Sunday

1-3 pm

Brenda Jenkins, Sutton Whitecap

160 Hoylake W. Rd., Qualicum Beach

$1,135,000

Sunday

1-4 pm

Marnie Law, Royal LePage

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168 Thetis Avenue, Qualicum Beach

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What documents are involved in selling a home? Working with a Real Estate Agent: Buyers and sellers are presented with the brochure “Working with a Real Estate Agent” when they first meet a REALTOR®. Industry regulations have now made it mandatory for agents to explain immediately the kind of relationship you can have with your REALTOR®, also known as agency. The agent will ask you to sign a statement in the brochure acknowledging this discussion has taken place, tear off and keep the signed statement, and give you the brochure for future reference. Signing the disclosure statement does not give you any obligation to that REALTOR®. It merely confirms that you have discussed your agency representation options. If you decide to buy or sell with that REALTOR® you will sign a contractual agreement: the listing agreement (as a seller) or the exclusive buyers' agency agreement (as a buyer). MLS® Listing Contract: Sellers will sign a Multiple Listing Service® Listing Contract with their REALTOR®. This contract outlines the terms of their listing, including the length of time for the listing, the price, the commission to be paid, all the parties to the listing, the address and the legal description of the property to be sold, how the seller is to be paid, the preferred possession date, the financial obligations, and other information regarding the property. The MLS® Listing Contract is the seller's agreement with the listing agency, not the salesperson. If the salesperson leaves that company, it is up to the seller and the PARKSVILLE CONDO $179,900

listing company to decide whether or not the listing will go with the salesperson, or whether it will stay with the original company and be assigned to another salesperson. The standard MLS® Listing Contract explains that the seller is liable to pay a commission if the listing agent or a cooperating agent brings an offer which meets all of the stated terms and conditions of the seller. As with other services, there is HST payable on commission, so when you are calculating your proceeds, take that into consideration. Data Input Form: Your REALTOR® will fill out the Data Input Form, which asks for all the necessary information to list your property. This includes the number and size of rooms, lot size, construction type, house style and more. Data from this form is entered into the MLS® database, where other REALTORS® are able to match your home with buyers. Exclusive Listing Contract: You and your REALTOR® will use an Exclusive Listing Contract if you choose not to list your property on the Multiple Listing Service®. An exclusive listing publicizes by advertising and the sign alone, without the benefit of the catalogue/computer. Sellers sometimes believe an exclusive listing will encourage fewer "lookers," and more buyers. However, an exclusive listing is often overlooked by REALTORS® working with buyers, because the first place they look is in the MLS® catalogue/ computer. The greater the number of peo-

OCEAN VIEW $459,900

ple who know about a property the greater the chance a larger number of serious buyers will meet your terms and asking price. Listing Amendment: A Listing Amendment form is used whenever a change is made to the original MLS® or Exclusive Listing Contract. A change may involve extending the listing date, changing the price, altering wording on the print- out, correcting measurements, or tax or financial information to name a few. All the owners and the manager of listing agency will need to sign this form. Listing Cancellation: Sometimes it is necessary to cancel a listing. You and your REALTOR® will need to fill out a Listing Cancellation Form. This form usually has a preprinted clause stating if the property sells within 60 days of cancellation, or before the natural expiry of the listing (whichever comes first), the seller is liable for commission. This is to ensure a REALTOR® receives compensations for the advertising dollars and hours spent showing a home prior to a listing cancellation. If the seller is thinking of canceling a listing because they are dissatisfied with the service of a REALTOR®, the seller should speak to the manager of the listing agency and outline their concerns. The listing agency will make every effort to achieve satisfactory results. Hold Action Form: Sometimes the personal circumstances of a seller changes, and it is necessary to temporarily stop marketing a home. If this

NEW LISTING $92,500

EAGLECREST RANCHER $416,900

happens, your REALTOR® will help you fill out a Hold Action Form. This form tells other REALTORS® who have access to your listing through the MLS® system that you wish to delay the sale of your home. Property Disclosure Statement (PDS): A seller is legally responsible to provide accurate information about the property they are selling. This includes all knowledge about the property, defects about which the owner is aware, and any upcoming expenses (such as special assessments in strata-titled properties). This information is provided on the Property Disclosure Statement form, and is filled out by the seller. The REALTOR® is not permitted to fill out the PDS on behalf of the seller. Answers on the PDS must be correct and complete. The buyer will rely on this information if they decide to purchase the property, and any incorrect or incomplete information can make the seller liable. The PDS does not cover every aspect of the property, and the buyer must still make their own inquiries. The buyer can also hire an independent, licensed inspector. Limited Dual Agency Agreement: When an agent represents a buyer and a seller in a single transaction, it’s necessary to complete a Limited Dual Agency Agreement. This form gives an agent authorization to represent both parties in a limited capacity, while maintaining both parties' confidences regarding motivation, negotiating positions and personal information (unless either party gives the agent written permission to disclose

EAGLECREST GOLF COURSE $343,800

BOWSER BEAUTY $429,900

• 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath • Backs onto Eaglecrest Golf Course • Double car garage, short stroll to ocean

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

MLS# 353175

MLS# 352752

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1100 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 1 bath 2 sundecks/ wood burning fireplace No age or rental restrictions Top floor condo with 2 skylites MLS# 361465

• 2480 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 3 bath • Fully fenced 1.5 acres • Heat pump, RV parking • 2 27’ long attached garages

• 1315 sq.ft, 2 bed + den/ 2 bath • 55+ very quiet park • 14 X12 wired shed/ very large yard • 2 blocks from ocean/ Qualicum Bay

MLS# 359863

MLS# 359682

FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $164,900

• 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1905 sq. ft. rancher • Recent fully renovated kitchen • Crown moldings, hardwood floors • South facing covered patio, 2 separate patios

MLS# 359104

FORECLOSURE $234,900

AVORADO RESORT $46,900

NEW LISTING $119,900

CUTE & COZY $214,900

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Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Cell:

(250) 927-7653 1-800-224-5906

• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park MLS# 357004

BUILDING LOT $69,900

• 1410 sq. ft. rancher on .17 acre

• Fully serviced RV lot

• 3 bed/2 bath w/ hardwood floors

• Use of waterfront clubhouse

• Hardiplank siding, vinyl windows, newer roof

• Short stroll to the beach

MLS# 354529

MLS# 357014

WALK ON WATERFRONT $429,900

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $214,900

• 1110 sq.ft, 2 bed/ 1 bath • Spacious 13 x 17 deck • Metal roof, new eavestroughs • 10 x 7 all purpose shed MLS# 360304

QUALICUM BAY $24,900

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

INVESTMENT OR STARTER $214,900

lespockett@telus.net For more photos and info go to:

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 354536

• 1344 sq.ft., 3 bed / 2 bath • .47 acre adjacent to marina • Deep Bay waterfront property MLS# 354144

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

• 2002 Hornet trailer with one slide • Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort • Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room • Steps to the ocean

MLS# 353040

• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed / 2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view • Kitchen island w/ eating bar • 12x12x24 storage unit is included MLS# 345976

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17-386 Craig Street, Parksville $169,000

• Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor end unit at Parkwood • No age limit, pet allowed • Well managed and maintained complex

• • • •

• 8.6 acre property, mostly treed • 2300 sq.ft home with attached 2 car garage • RDN shows 2 homes are allowed

#56-1247 Arbutus Road, Parksville $89,900 • Immaculate & totally renovated 2 bedroom double wide • Covered sun patio and extensive landscaping • Private and spacious yard

437 Warder Crescent, Qualicum Beach $369,000 • 2900 sq ft 4 bedrooms & 3 bathroom home •. 49 acre, woodstove & 2 propane fireplaces • Second entrance off Rembar offers RV, boat & vehicle storage

1017 Corcan Road, Qualicum $415,000

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

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Spectacular .47 acre walk on waterfront Over 2400 sq. ft w/4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms Super large oversized attached garage In-ground pool and detached guest house

Independently Owned & Operated

1561 Admiral Tryon Blvd $929,000

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• Central Parksville, 55+ age restriction • 1056 sq. ft. double wide 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Wired shed, pet friendly fenced yard

$325,000

• Bright spacious 1546 sqft 2 bed waiting to begin its next chapter • Living Room w/bay window & gas FP, Storage Room (Workshop) • Cozy Kitchen w/built-ins & ample cupboard space, Dining Room • .22 acre, huge wrap-around patio, fenced, garden, walk to town

• Central Parksville location • Recently completed renovated • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms

BLOCKS TO THE BEACH

• Superb .34 acre building lot for your dream home-ocean/mtn views • Quiet cul-de-sac in an area of fine homes, municipal water & sewer • Underground services, topographical survey/home plans available • Great opportunity to build in one of Vancouver Islands finest areas!

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• Perfect floor plan for a family! 2028 sqft 3 bed/ 3 bath on .32 acre • Open plan Living/Dining Room w/ a woodstove, large Sunroom • Kitchen w/ eating bar, large Family Room with bar & new flooring • Fenced corner lot, powered shop/shed/greenhouse, dual access

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SPACIOUS QUALICUM RANCHER NANOOSE HALF ACRE & HOME

Grant Wildeman PR

• Spacious 2172 sqft 3 bedroom nestled at the end of no-thru-road • Bright open plan, woodstove, hardwood flooring, cathedral ceiling • Renovated Island Kitchen, Media Room w/ gas FP, Bonus Room • .73 acre, delightful gardens, fish pond, minutes to town & beach

PARKSVILLE SPLIT-LEVEL

• Tons of potential! Bright 728 sqft 2 bedroom/ 1 bath in a 55+ MHP • Ready & waiting for someone to renovate it back to its former glory • Living Room w/bay window, eat-in Kitchen w/door to covered deck • Small pets OK, steps to Red Gap, bus line & Nanoose Bay Library

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QUALICUM NORTH RANCHER

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3 bedroom & 3 bathrooms 1760 sq. ft home 2.1 acre property with a variety of fruit trees 2 storey 1600 sq ft wired, insulated and heated workshop Detached double car garage

551 Rye Road, Qualicum Beach $669,000

#15-3920 Island Highway, Qualicum Beach

$77,900

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

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180 degree panoramic ocean views Fully self contained 1600 sq. ft. suite Over 4300 sq. ft w/5 bedrooms & 4 baths 500 sq. ft. workshop in home

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606 Beach Terrace, Qualicum Beach

• Incredible ocean view, .38 acre, 2866 sq. ft. split level, 5 bed/3 bath with huge sunroom • Located on Beach Terrace in Qualicum Beach, across the road to sandy beaches • Gorgeous new kitchen in 2006, new fiberglass shingle roof in 2007 • Generous master with luxuriously large ensuite with separate soaker tub and shower

$499,900

752 chesTNuT sTreeT, Qualicum Beach,

• Location, location 2 bd & den Qualicum Beach rancher, walking distance to beach & town amenities • Immaculate updated and upgraded home on quiet street with beautiful gardens • Recent renovations include: hot water on demand, infloor heating, hardwood floors & much more • New loft insulation ( R50), HRV system, stove, dishwasher, sound system

3247 BlueBack Drive, NaNoose Bay

• Nanoose 2 bed/2 bath rancher with walk-in crawl storage. 280 sq ft detached studio with bath • Open plan living/dining area with sunroom and copious deck areas, located on a quiet street • Large back tiered garden area, RV parking, main level walk-in home, in lovely neighborhood • Close to Schooner Cove Marina, Fairwinds Golf Course, Nanoose amenities, & walking/ hiking trails

$299,900

#102-431 cresceNT WesT roaD, Qualicum Beach

• Spectacular ocean view updated 2 bed/2 bath condo in QB, allows pets, has secure entry, parking • New flooring, paint throughout, kitchen appliances, countertops, built-in closets & much more • 2 huge bedrooms, master has ensuite, walk-in, private patio, 2nd cheater ensuite very large bedroom • Ground floor with large covered panoramic view patio off main, storage unit close to condo

$449,000

3940 islaND WesT highWay, Qualicum Beach

• .74 ac. property, 3 bd/2 ba home & detached workshop, short distance to amenities of QB

$425,000

245 sNoWDrop Way, parksville

• Large car park and RV area has full service hook ups, additional storage, garden sheds and a green house

• Easy-care home, with RV parking and sunny back private garden • Large open plan living room, dining area with bay windows & sliders out to back covered deck • Some recent interior upgrades such as flooring and painting • Fully fenced garden is lovely, with fruit trees and a private covered patio

$289,900

$269,900

• Light & bright modular home with vaulted ceilings & skylights, renovated in 2009, new roof in 2011 • Detached workshop includes single garage & office area with separate hydro supply

Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, www.sandifordhomes.com additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties

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IMMACULATE RANCHER!

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Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC Phase 4 & 5 under construction â€˘ 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.

This Parksville home is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,530 sqft rancher. Features include: skylights, a bright kitchen, family room, cozy gas fireplace, lovely landscaping with a private, fenced back yard, garden shed and inviting patio to relax and enjoy the summer days. Clean, crisp and ready to move into. This is a must see, details available.

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Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.

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een thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to e are hosting a free information seminar on May 14th @ 1:00 at the ravel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many tions available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or ng and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you exoptions so that you can make an informed decision when determining been thinkingin of your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to tep. There will be a varietyHave of guestyou speakers, professionals theirsimplifying field to rything from possible home choices (such as Hawthorne Place,aEmerald care for? We are hosting free information seminar on May 14th @ 1:00 at the he Gardens), Smart Moves who specialize in seniors relocation to an acParksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many o discuss tax deferment. Most of us are not aware of the many affordable housing options in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of oices available and avoid making any decision as itavailable may seem overwhelmhere to provide information, show you some of the choices and let you downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you exal Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager of Royal Lepage Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries be served so and that there will be can a plore yourwilloptions you make an informed decision when determining gift certificate. your next step. There beasaseatvariety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca to will confirm ed. discuss everything from possible home choices (such as Hawthorne Place, Emerald

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Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees

educe your carbon footprint walkability and certified Built Green energy efficient homes. Estates & The Gardens), Smart Moves who specialize inwith seniors relocation to an accountant to discuss tax deferment. Most of us are not aware of the many affordable Enjoy theavailable benefits and living downtown in our contemporary award winning dehousing choices and avoid makingsavings any decision as of it may seem overwhelming. We are here to provide information, show you some of the choices and let you sign.knowFind isway. right forwillyou. Patio 1,465 sf, Loft Home 1,435 sf and Town Home there iswhat help everyplan step of the This event be hosted by KarenHome Roberts (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager of Royal Lepage 1,835 sf. Priced from $349,000. fees $119. Parksville/Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries will be Strata served and there will only be a draw for a gift certificate. Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited.

Call 228 0512 today or visit our Open House 1 - 4 pm, 220 McVickers Street, Parksville

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FOR SALE ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

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