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Friends remember a caring companion BRENDA GOUGH NEWS contributor
A service for popular teen Lukas Whibley has been set to be held at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC) on August 17 at 2 p.m. Whibley has been described as the most caring, funny and generous friend in the world and his death has sent shock waves through the community. Born in Whitehorse, Yukon on November 8, 1995, Whibley and his family moved to in Coombs in 2002. They quickly became in integral part of the tight-knit community. Although Whibley went to elemen-
tary school in Errington and high school in Parksville, the 17-year-old’s tragic death has impacted a world of people across the area and many of them will be attending the gathering on Saturday to tell their stories about the young man whose life ended far too soon. It is a loss that doesn’t make sense and for friends and classmates of Whibley — most of them teenagers and young adults — they are facing a massive gap between the way they believe the world should be, with their friend alive, and the way their world is now. See FRIENDS, page A5
Bust slows thefts from cars Mill Road police raid results in four arrests LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Staff Sergeant Brian Hunter reported that although there was a string of car thefts in Qualicum Beach this summer, some arrests have been made. Speaking at Monday night’s Qualicum Beach council meeting, Hunter said after community members reported thefts and suspicious activity in July the RCMP did some investigative and surveillance work. On July 18 they executed a search warrant on Mill Road. “We arrested four individuals and
recovered some of the stolen property from some of the thefts in vehicles, identification, credit cards, but there was still subsequent thefts in vehicles after that,” he said. Hunter said that although Qualicum Beach enjoys a very low crime rate residents are not immune to crime and the community needs to do their part to make themselves less vulnerable. He reminded people to lock their vehicles and not leave valuables in plain view, and report suspicious activity.
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stArtinG Point Drug raid nets Nanoose Bay residents A sweep by the Nanaimo RCMP against illegal marijuana grow operations netted a total of 10 people — some of them from Nanoose Bay. The move came after the Nanaimo RCMP General Investigation Section recently received information there were illegal marijuana grow operations at two residences in Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay. On August 7, 2013, following a three-month investigation, investigators executed five search warrants at two separate residences located in Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay. Subsequent investigations revealed there were medical marijuana licenses in place for both residences, however the number of plants being grown exceeded the licensed amount. Investigators suspect that a large amount of marijuana harvested from these locations was being sold contrary to the license restrictions. Sergeant Sheryl Armstrong reported that during the searches over 400 plants and 20 kilograms of dried marijuana were seized. At one of the properties she said there was an illegal hydro by-pass in place, permitting the theft of electricity. The 10 people arrested have since been processed and released on promises to appear for a Nov. 12 court date on charges relating to the production and possession of a controlled substance, and theft of hydro. — News staff
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DONe JUST RIGHT: louis Seigel serves up an order of flapjacks at the annual Shriner’s pancake Breakfast at the Qualicum Beach waterfront Sunday. the event raises money to transport children and their parents to hospital when they need it.
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Mystery safe discovered It could have millions or it could just have some mud JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
It was a curious find, one that could provide some insight into Parksville’s distant past. When workers unearthed a safe last week under the site of the now-demolished Vancouver Island Insurance Centre building at Alberni Highway and Hirst Avenue, the mystery meter of everyone involved reached red figures. Karyn Lehmann, the branch manager of VIIC, acted swiftly. She contacted members of the family that owned the building in the past, the Thwaites. The patriarch of that family, the man behind what was known for decades as the
Thwaites-Norris insurance business, was Edgar Thwaites and his granddaughter Jill lives in the area. Lehmann handed the safe over to Jill. Lehmann had been in contact with another one of Edgar’s grandchildren, John. “He told me it (the safe) was there,” she said. “And sure enough, it rolled out of the (excavator) bucket (Wednesday) morning.” Lehmann said she discussed the possible contents of the safe with the Thwaites. “They had no idea,” she said. “They think it might be empty.” In an interview Wednesday, Jill Thwaites said the contents of the safe remain unknown. “The Island Lock people wanted $300 to crack it open and my husband thinks he might cut the bottom off with a welder,” she said. “The See Safe, page A7 mystery continues.”
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Former Parksville Downtown Business Association president Marilyn Hahn had some constructive criticism for Parksville city council at Monday night’s council meeting. While she was careful to praise the city parks department for the work they do on a tight budget, she told council she has been unhappy with many of the priorities they appear to be setting. “This year, particularly July 1, prior to the Canada Day Parade… I was appalled at the condition of the beds the city is responsible for along the highway and I would be embarrassed to have people come along the highway and see those gardens,” she told council as a delegation at the beginning of their latest meeting. She spoke of the success of volunteer clean up days in the past and the importance of keeping public spaces attractive in a tourist city. “I would like to see that more money be at. tributed in the budget to make sure that there is the necessary staffing,” to maintain high profile HOT AND BRIGHT gardens. She pointed to areas Purchase Silhouette orlike the Welcome to WARM AND INVITING Parksville sign near the visitor’s centre as unPirouette with PowerRise der-maintained, while she thinks Springwood & receive the Nest Park gets too much city staff time. Learning Thermostat . Effective May 1 until August 31, 2013. † Minimum of two She said she is against the city acquiring Silhouette® or Pirouette® with PowerRise® units. any more park space because she worries they that’shave smart. the budget to maintain the current For an appointment 7-698 Beach Rd., Qualicum BeachNowdon’t parks and they would just end up looking terCall Christine Zelkova.ca rible. Programs itself †
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region an incredible athlete and amazing friend
Remembering Lukas Whibley Friends and family of the recent Ballenas graduate come together in person and online to create memorials for Lukas, following his tragic death Aug 9. He is being described as friendly, smart and athletic, with a positive and straight-forward attitude. A memorial is being held this Saturday. Continued from, page A1
His friends, who recently gathered to celebrate their graduation this year at the PCCC, will now get together in the same building to shed tears and pay their respects to their much missed pal. One of those grieving youths will be Katie Wall who had been friends with Whibley for a long time. Wall has been helping the family gather photos from his friends which will be used for the service on Saturday, a task she has handled with courage because she says it is what her good friend would have wanted. She said his death has hit her and everyone who knew him hard but she and the others he has left behind are finding comfort in each other. “It was a huge tragedy to lose him but we have been there for each other and that has helped a lot. Everyone is being supportive of each other and we will work through this together … Lukas would have wanted that,” she said. Wall said she first met Lukas in Grade 4 and they became instant friends. “We were eight years old and we were in the same class. We lived down the road from each other and have always been friends.” She admitted to sharing her first kiss with Whibley and even calling him her boyfriend in Grade 5. Wall said aside from being friendly, smart and athletic, there was something extra special about her friend that she and everybody else who knew him were His personality was different. He was straight- fortunate to experience. “His personality was different. He was up with people. straight up with people. He was Katie wall really easy to talk to … I could talk to him about anything and he would always make you think positively and bring up your mood when you were feeling low,” she said. Wall also spent time with Whibley on the football field. She was one of the managers of the Ballenas Whalers Football team and said he was a great athlete who was a stand up guy on the field. “He was always straight forward and really supportive.” She said there was a reason he was the captain on his lacrosse team and he will be remembered as a dear friend by everyone who knew him. For classmates and friends struggling with Whibley’s sudden death, there is a youth grief counsellor free of charge for anyone who needs any help in dealing with this or to simply talk. Call 250-954-2277.
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Photos, mementoes, trophies and awards, hand-written messages and some of his favourite things make up a memorial for lukas Whibley in his grandparent’s home in coombs.
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Rest in peace Lukas Whibley I love you man. One of the most honorable, fair and skilled lacrosse players I’ve ever met. It was an honour to have played with you and have won the Provincials in 2010. I’ll be holding on to that gold medal right above my heart. RIP Whibs, gonna miss you buddy, you were a great lacrosse player, loyal teammate and a friend that I’ll always remember. Can’t believe this happened to one of the sweetest kids I know, love you wibbles and I’ll never forget how you made every practice a good one.
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My condolences to the family of Lukas Whibley. You were an awesome person. You truly were one of the reasons I volunteer my time to coach. RIP Lukas...Parksville Sharks Lacrosse.
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Love you buddy! Had some of the best times in my life with you. You will always mean everything to me... I’ll also never forget you! You were the best man I could ever have as a friend! I will see you again one day Lukas!! Yours truly from the bottom of my heart.
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Larry Adams, owner of the Orange Bridge Cafe and Campground, wants the city to review traffic calming measures along Highway 19A at their property. “We purchased the property about two years ago… and had serious concerns about the traffic calming measures. It has affected access to our coffee shop and campground,” he told council at their latest meeting. He said the median, which was installed around five years ago, makes
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Edgar Thwaites opened the first real estate office in the area, at the time called Thwaites and Hickey Real Estate, in 1912, the same year Knox United Church was built. There were about 1,000 residents of Parksville at the time. Edgar Thwaites also served as the postmaster for Parksville, and in 1920 was the secretary of the co-op for poultry and farm produce near the railway junction. Watch for updates in The NEWS as the story develops. — With files from Neil Horner
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Family Day gets QF boost Admission to Oceanside Place and Ravensong Aquatic Centre will be free for everyone on Family Day, thanks to sponsorship from Quality Foods. The longtime Vancouver Island business has partnered with the Regional District of Nanaimo to keep each facility open for four hours on Family Day, beginning on February 10, 2014. “Quality Foods is a community-focused business that has always made supporting local events and encouraging active living a priority,” said RDN Chairperson Joe Stanhope. “We are extremely pleased that Quality Foods has stepped forward to be our Family Day sponsor,
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BC Hydro is building a $30 substation in Buckley Bay to share the load with three other similar facilities, one in Qualicum Beach. And despite the suggestions of at least one resident, the construction seemingly has nothing to do with any potential coal mine in the region. BC Hydro spokesperson Karla Louwers said last week the new substation, not expected to be completed until the fall of 2014, will “increase the reliability in the region and minimize outages.” Louwers said the new facility will help offset heavy electricity loads on other substations in Qualicum Beach, Courtenay and Comox. “There’s been a growing demand for electricity in the Comox Valley area for some time,” she said. “The new substation will help relieve the electricity-supply constraints in the area by off-loading the electricity loads of nearby substations.”
The NEWS was made aware of the project by a caller who suggested the construction of the substation had something to do with the proposed Raven coal mine project near Buckley Bay. BC Hydro’s Louwers had no information to relay regarding the need for the substation for any kind of industry. John Snyder of Coal Watch said he didn’t believe the construction of the substation has anything to do with a coal mine. An initial application for the Raven Coal Mine project near Buckley Bay was rejected by the provincial Environmental Assessment Office in May. “I haven’t heard anything from the proponent, which is not unusual,” said Snyder from his Fanny Bay home. “We are just waiting for the application to be re-submitted. We have our technical experts ready to go if they re-submit.” While Snyder wouldn’t agree with the notion the Raven project is dead, he re-iterated his stance that it has no support in the Mid-Island region.
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SCHOOLS OPEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 SEPTEMBER 3: Schools will start one hour later in the morning than usual and dismiss one hour earlier than usual in the afternoon. Please contact individual school(s) for detailed operating hours. Ballenas/Kwalikum Secondary Schools: Grade 9 only – All grades in attendance on Wednesday, September 4 KINDERGARTEN START-UP: Parents should be in communication with their child’s school regarding specific days and times for kindergarten start up. BUS SCHEDULE: The bus schedule for the 2013-2014 school year will be distributed in a local newspaper in late August. FRENCH IMMERSION: In School District #69, French Immersion is offered at: Parksville Elementary School (K-Gr. 5); Springwood Middle School (Gr. 6-8); Ballenas Secondary School (Gr. 9-12) (Please register at the appropriate school) SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Students who are new to the Qualicum School District must register in person at their neighbourhood school. Upon registration at the school, the following documents must be provided in order to confirm “ordinarily resident status” for funding purposes: 1. Proof of Age for student (Birth Certificate or Passport); 2. Proof of Residency: • British Columbia Medical Services Plan card and one item from the following list: • Proof of ownership of a dwelling or long-term lease or rental of a dwelling; • Document indicating British Columbia residence (i.e.: utility bill); • Provincial registration of an automobile; • Provincial Driver’s License; or, • A current income tax return filed as a BC resident 3. Proof of Academic Standing: Students entering Grade 1 and up (from another School District) should provide documentation of Academic Standing at the end of the 2012-13 school year (Report Card) Many people who come to Canada temporarily to work or study want to be able to educate their minor child(ren) here. In British Columbia, a person under the age of 19 is considered to be a minor child. 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Documentation required for registration as follows: Parent: • Passport • Temporary Work Permit (showing authorization to work in Canada for a period of one year or more) • British Columbia Medical Services Plan card; and one item from the following list: • Proof of ownership of a dwelling or long-term lease or rental of a dwelling; • Document indicating British Columbia residence (i.e.: utility bill); • Provincial registration of an automobile; • Provincial Driver’s License; or, • A current income tax return filed as a BC resident Child: • Passport, or • Listed on parent’s passport, or • Study Permit; or, • Visitor Record For additional information regarding Acceptable Forms of Documentation, please see “Student Registration” under Quick Links on the School District website ( www.sd69.bc.ca) for “Checklist – Information for Student Registration” Elementary School Registration: New students, including Kindergarten students who have not previously registered may register at School District 69 Elementary Schools between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on August 26, 27, 28 and 29th, with the exception of False Bay School. Students who will be attending False Bay School may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on August 29 and August 30. A number of elementary schools in the district implement a “Reconnect Start” for students during the first week of school. “Reconnect Start” allows children to connect to their school through a variety of learning activities. Activities may include: lessons on virtues, school expectations (Code of Conduct) and common language used by staff and students which help reinforce a positive school community. This time also allows schools to welcome new families and confirm registrations. Middle School Registration: New students may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on August 26, 27, 28, and 29th at School District 69 Middle Schools. 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hey’re called smartphones but the way some people use them is anything but smart, giving us all legitimate cause for concern about public safety. A new poll that shows that 64 per cent of adults in B.C. own a smartphone also reveals, more disturbingly, that about 18 per cent of those who do consider themselves “strongly addicted to the device.” Predictably, the majority who placed themselves in that particular category describe their addiction as “manageable.” It’s a rare addict, after all, who acknowledges his or her addiction — whatever it is — is galloping out of control. That all changes, of course, when the addict is faced with incontrovertible evidence — usually some severe crisis or tragedy — that calls for an immediate change in behaviour. The question is, should we, as a society, be expected to pay the price of such a crisis or tragedy? Particularly when it’s something like an accident caused by driving without due care and attention? Smartphones offer entertainment and information through a multitude of apps, and they have very practical uses in terms of communication, particularly in emergencies, that have, so far, merely scratched the surface of their potential. But it’s no news they also function as a distraction. According to the recent poll, those who describe themselves as addicted estimate they spend an average of 2.5 of their waking hours staring at their diminutive keypads and screens. If that 2.5 hours were spent in one block of time, it might be a different matter but it’s spread throughout the day, usually while the users are multi-tasking in some way. We should all be more aware of the imminent dangers such devices present and to make sure that we are actually controlling them — not the other way around. The human animal is flawed and there is always the temptation to make just one short call, check one detail, complete a half-finished text or glance at that incoming message. A quick look, a few more words, just this once — who could it hurt? The answer is not only ourselves but many others, too. — Peace Arch News
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Letters Arteritis wArning The objective of this letter is to warn anyone of a complication of polymyalgia rheumatica. The specific complication is a condition called temporal arteritis, which is an inflammation of the artery that serves the optic nerve. Temporal arteritis can reduce the blood flow through the artery, resulting in complete or partial blockage of blood flow, similar to a stroke, resulting in damage to the optic nerve. This is what happened to me last August. I detected a slight cloudiness in my vision so I visited the locum physician who was covering for my own physician. The locum diagnosed my eye symptoms as a minor infection and prescribed antibiotic eye drops. I was assured my condition should clear up within seven days. My vision worsened over the next few days and I visited the locum again. This time he recognized it as being serious and made arrangements for me to be seen by an ophthalmologist in Nanaimo that day. After a lengthy examination the ophthalmologist rushed me to the emergency room at NRGH, where I underwent five consecutive days of intravenous corticosteroid treatment. Unfortunately, the treatment didn’t work and I progressed to total blindness within the next two days. The critical message I want to get out is that if you have polymyalgia rheumatica and develop sudden onset of visual changes such as cloudy or blurry vision or loss of visual field, you should go immediately to an ophthalmologist or an emergency room for appropriate assessment and treatment. Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment within the first 72 hours is the only
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effective answer. Any delay will lead to irreversible blindness. Over the last year, with the help of many people, I have learned to adjust to my blindness. I could not have done so without the care, love and assistance of my wonderful wife Mary. In addition, many thanks to my family and friends, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the Chartwell Residents Association. Angus MAcLeAn Qualicum Beach
the good old dAys Why is it, every time I pick up the local papers they are always full of discord between Council and Developers, in both Parksville and Qualicum Beach? I have lived in this community since 1945. I went to school here, worked and raised my family here. I think most people moved here because they liked the feeling and community of the small town. Do we really need more development? Oh! How I yearn for the good old days.
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the above. Thanks so much. cAroL Bucyk PArksviLLe LAwn BowLing cLuB Parksville
no to cheAp stunts Every salt water species, whether of commercial or recreational interest on the BC Coast, is at serious risk and with populations at historical low levels. A verbal poll of active local recreational fishers shows none have been checked by Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) officers more recently than six years ago. There is no effective enforcement. The DFO is constantly blaming funding for the lack of habitat, hatchery and enforcement work. Meanwhile the DFO supports a new paint job on the MacMillan Arts Centre. It is a lovely project, but not for DFO. There are without doubt hundreds of worthwhile projects needing the DFO money. DFO needs to focus on their mandate, not cheap public relations stunts. BriAn LeA Qualicum Beach
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I really can not believe that some people do not realize just how dry it is in our neck of the woods. I was driving down Highway 19A in front of Wembley Mall on Saturday Aug. 10 at 11:30 and in front of me a driver of a car dropped a lit cigarette out the window. I could not believe my eyes. Wake up people! This beautiful area can very easily go up in smoke.
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That’s over $1.3 billion which we would considerable duplication of what is provided to hope would not all be invested in one day. the investor — potentially leading to higher costs. So for a time at least, cash sits idle. And every day, more cash comes in. • New investment recommendations are accompanied The management expense ratio is slightly over 2.1 per by sell recommendations, thus facilitating the ongoing cent, which really isn’t unreasonable considering the long- management of existing client portfolios. term performance of the fund. But when you exclude cash from the equation and calculate what the expenses are as a • Fees are potentially tax-deductible, which can offset percentage of invested assets, it is a different story — now at investment income leading to greater tax efficiency. This is around 2.65 per cent. Or another way of looking at it: you are especially important now, since the ability of mutual fund paying over two per cent to the fund company to manage and ETF companies to shelter investment income has been cash. made more difficult through the latest federal budget. (see One would think there would be a better way. As it hap- Is the Party Over? at www.ds-online.ca ) pens there are alternatives. Exchange Traded Funds, for example, can work well where tax-efficiency is of lesser • The recommended portfolio would typically be fully inconcern. For more on this see my article entitled The New vested. At times a cash weighting may be recommended for Exchange Traded Funds at www.ds-online.ca. tactical reasons, but not as a means of maintaining liquidity Another option is to buy individual securities. A risky for investors other than yourself. proposition if not done carefully. The problem is not in putting together a portfolio. • More transparency with respect to what you are investThat is the easy part. What is more difficult is to effectively ed in. All stocks are listed separately on investment statemanage the portfolio on an ongoing basis. Successful advi- ments, as opposed to a mutual fund or ETF which shows as sors typically have lots of clients — all with differing finan- one line on your statement. cial planning needs, and more often than not with differing portfolios — which can depend on many things, including • Some flexibility in terms of individual investments. when the portfolio was first set up. While I do not typically recommend second-guessing of our If you first invested in 1995, for example, it is unlikely your analysts, there are situations where an investor may have advisor would have recommended Apple Computers at the personal reasons for not investing in a particular stock. time. Conversely your advisor wouldn’t be recommending Guide portfolios are not for everyone. Nortel today. The approach is not practical for smaller accounts, hence Decisions on which stocks to buy and which ones to sell there are account minimums. In addition there is less flexneed to be made on an ongoing basis. And they need to be ibility when a specific amount of income is required from a executed in a timely manner — something that is difficult to portfolio. do without a disciplined process that can be executed in a Guided portfolios are most appropriate for investors who timely manner across a large number of portfolios. For this are content to receive the true income that a portfolio genreason successful advisors will often delegate this part of the erates, while leaving the principal intact, or for those who process to fund managers. would prefer to have the income reinvested. (see Dividend Another approach that is becoming more and more pop- Reinvestment Plans — A Get Rich Slowly Scheme at www. ular is a hybrid approach whereby your investment firm ds-online.ca ) uses its resources to provide portfolio guidance, rather than For more on this or other topics feel free to visit www. farming it out to fund companies — Guided Portfolios, as we ds-online.ca. call them at Raymond James. A Dividend Portfolio, for example, would be comprised Jim Grant, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a Finanof carefully researched Canadian stocks that pay dividends. cial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd (RJL). The views of the Stocks are recommended by analysts, but more importantly author do not necessarily reflect those of RJL. This article is the investments are monitored as well with ongoing advice for information only. Securities are offered through Raywith specific buy and sell recommendations. 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ship to focus on one aspect of green building and that is energy efficiency,” he said. The project is looking to be approved for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund, so staff reviewed all the projects that have been awarded money in the energy category. The highest energy reduction that has been achieved in the same time period the Qualicum Beach fire hall project is looking at, has been 71.5 per cent, compared with a typical fire hall. The Qualicum Beach fire hall project will aim for 75 per cent reduction. “Seventy five per cent reduction is a target that we can
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y father knew how to tell a story. Every Sunday night over tapioca pudding he’d regale us with tales of his childhood and his exploits during the war. Dad never told us a story without a lesson or moral in it and some bear repeating: I remember one evening dad told us a story about gratitude. He began in a solemn voice, “When I was a young boy in Holland we were very poor. So poor that we often had to do without. I hated black beans but one night for dinner that’s all there was. Your Grandma explained that we should be grateful for whatever food we get. But I was stubborn and wouldn’t eat them. ‘Fine,’ she said, ‘then you can go to bed without supper.’” “I’ll tell you boys I was so hungry the next morning that I could hardly wait for breakfast. Grandma ladled out porridge to my brothers and sisters but guess what was on my plate?
Those same black beans! Well, I was as stubborn as By Ray Smit Grandma and I refused to eat them. At lunchtime, I opened up my lunch box. And guess what was inside? Black beans! I was so hungry by then that I gave in and ate one. And you want to know something? It was pretty good so I ate them all. Now what have you boys learned from this story?” My brother Jay exclaimed, “We don’t ever want to go to Holland because Grandma will let us starve.” Another time my dad sat us down to discuss pride. With great solemnity he began, “Listen up boys. I was so poor that I had to wear my mother’s shoes to school. But I was grateful that my feet were dry. So what can you boys learn from this story?” Jay said, “I saw a man on TV yesterday wearing wom-
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STAN WALLINGTON
October 15, 1944 – August 11, 2013 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Stan “The Book Man.� He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer. His four sons, Sean (Nancy), Stacy (Katy), Eric (Tiffany), and David. Missing their grandpa are Jonah, Christopher, Kalen, and Connor, also Teesha. He will sadly miss the birth of his fifth grand child “baby wallington�. Stan and Jennifer started Fireside Books in Parksville, in 1990. He loved going to estate sales to pick up his book treasures. He spent a lot of time browsing the S.O.S. Staff knew him very well as “The Book Man.� He was always one to tell stories, everyone loved them. Stan was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He was proud of the fact his family started a lodge in Timmons, Ontario. A lodge he and his parents built together. He would tell us many humorous stories of his past. Quite a few of his stories we heard over and over, but we didn’t mind. Our friends would always love to hear his stories. Stan had a quirky sense of humour that his sons inherited so any family get together was a fun night. Stan was proud of his boys, and dearly loved all the grand children. The family would like to thank the palliative care nurses who took wonderful care of Stan in his final days. Also thanks go out to the doctors and nurses from emergency who helped with Stan for the past 2 years. Special thank you to Dr. Noble. A memorial service will be held at Yates Funeral Home Sunday August 18, 2013 at 2pm Donations in Stan’s name can be made to the Nanaimo General Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
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MARY (Walton) GREIG November 25, 1912 - July 30, 2013 Mary Greig passed away quietly, in the early morning of July 30, 2013, at Stanford Place, Parksville, BC, where she had been in residence for the past few years. She was in her 101st year and was the last survivor of the six children born to Mary and Luther Walton, of Rocanville, Saskatchewan. Left to remember her with fondness are her daughter, Maxine Cox, of Parksville, BC, her son & daughter-in-law, Ronald & Anne Greig, of Binscarth, Manitoba, seven grandchildren, 19 G-Grandchildren, 8 G-G-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Greig was a survivor. Left on her own, following WW II, while holding down a full time job as switchboard operator at the Canadian Wheat Board in Winnipeg, she managed to purchase a home where she raised her two children. This at a time when women, in the workforce, were not tremendously well paid. In later years, it did tickle her sense of humour to see that her indexed pension resulted in her receiving better ‘pay’ in retirement than she had ever realized during her working life. As it evolved, she also collected her pension for a period longer than her actual years of employment with the Wheat Board. Mary Greig had always had a dream of moving to the West Coast. In the 1940s she put things in motion to fulfill that dream but had to re-group when her mother, Mary Walton, was struck by a streetcar in Winnipeg, and seriously injured. Some 40 years later, after retirement, Mary finally made the move, taking up residence on Vancouver Island, at James Bay in Victoria. She loved the area and became a volunteer for any number of community associations there, including James Bay United Church. Also, at James Bay United, she was one of a committee of four who started and ran the gift shop; a very successful venture which largely funded the church from that time on. There will be a service of interment, the date of which will be announced later. Her ashes will be settled into the columbarium of the Memorial Society of BC. The family would like to offer a special ‘thank you’ to Dr. Sulz, and the caring staff of the Fairview Wing of Stanford Place, in Parksville, where she received loving care during the last few years of her life.
ROLAND “Roly� CECIL REYNAUD December 6, 1935 - August 4, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roland Reynaud on August 4, 2013 @ 7:29 p.m. following a Cerebral Hemorrhage. Roland is survived by his wife of 20 years, Elaine, his daughter Michelle (Jon McEwan) and his dearly loved granddaughter Malena. He is also survived by two Stepsons, Robert (Shelley) and Ken (Romi Weiss) Friss and three grandchildren, Katarina, Dorian and Ty. He was predeceased by his parents Flavien and Cecile. Roland spent his early years and was educated in Saskatchewan. After receiving his degree in Civil Engineering he worked in Canada however a highlight for him was working in Libya on a project called the Great Man Made River Project which involved extracting water from beneath the desert. He loved sports, played and coached hockey, became an excellent golfer and was an active member of the Edmonton Golf and Country Club for many years. Following retirement he and Elaine moved to Qualicum Beach where he made many friends and enjoyed playing golf, bridge and most of all walking his dogs and Skypeing Malena. He learned to enjoy cooking and gardening and was pleased to serve guests his baking. He was a big and gentle man who strove for goodness, accepted life on life’s terms and until his last day was committed to the health and welfare of his family. A Memorial for Roland will be held at the Thalassa restaurant in the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 3 till 6 p.m. Donations in Roland’s name may be made to the B.C. Transplant Society @ www.transplant.bc.ca.
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Wood, John (Jack) Alfred Born in Vancouver June 23 ,1918, died Aug. 1, 2013 with family by his side.
He was sadly predeceased only six weeks earlier by his loving wife of 62 yrs, Margaret (Bette) Wood. His wife & family were everything to him. He will be greatly missed by his children, Cathie Poje (Ray), Verne Wood (Karen), Brian Wood (Lynn), Sandy Atkins (Roy) & by his 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Throughout his life Jack was an avid outdoorsman & athlete. As a teenager he would take the ferry from Point Grey to West Vancouver where he would hike up to Hollyburn Ridge to ski. Skiing was a sport he excelled at and in the 1930’s & 40’s he competed against some of the best skiers in the Pacific Northwest. He continued to ski with incredible grace & stamina all his life, holding a season’s pass at Blackcomb Mountain until his 87th year. Jack had very fond memories of working on the log construction of Diamond Head Lodge in 1945, before the creation of Garibaldi Provincial Park, and ski touring in northern BC in the early 40’s. He also served with the Royal Canadian Navy & was stationed out of Digby, Nova Scotia. Jack’s love of the mountains eventually led him to a career in Forestry and a tenure as the Ranger for Hollyburn Mountain from 1949 -1976. He was a Ski Patroller, an instructor for St John’s Ambulance & a volunteer with the North Vancouver Civil Defense (N.S Rescue). Jack enjoyed countless trips exploring BC with Bette, from sailing the Gulf of Georgia to enjoying time at a special & remote area in the Chilcotin. He remained active with many of his favourite sports into his 90’s; curling, golfing, riding his bike (for miles!) & taking daily summer swims at Eaglecrest beach. Jack’s early experience as a photographer enabled him to create a stunning collection of photographs over a 70 year time span. He continued to adapt to the changes in photography & technology, painstakingly converting 1000’s of his slides to digital format, a project he continued to work on even in his last few months. Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses on the Palliative Ward at Nanaimo Hospital ~ your care & compassion for Dad through his last days carried us all.
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LUKAS ALLEN WHIBLEY Born November 8, 1995 in Whitehorse, Yukon. Beloved son of Gary and Sally Whibley. Big brother to Ian and Marie. Will be greatly missed by his Gramma Whibley, aunts, uncles and cousins of the Godkin, Pickard, Snobelen and Whibley families. A recent Ballenas grad, Lukas participated and excelled in various sports teams in the Parksville, Qualicum and Nanaimo area. His positive attitude, hard work, team spirit and engaging smile won him many friends and built strong relationships. A celebration of his life will be held at 2pm Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.
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Bernie Diakow passed away peacefully in his 83rd year, the morning of August 7, 2013. Born in Willows, Saskatchewan, he grew up often helping out on the family farm and working on the railroad. Bernie left for Prince George in 1949 and worked in the logging industry. In 1954 Bernie moved to Port Alberni and continued with the logging industry driving a logging truck for 34 more years. One of the logging trucks Bernie drove in the later years ZDV WKH ´&KDOOHQJHU¾ EXLOW E\ D À QH JHQWOHPDQ in Port Alberni. Being active all his life, Bernie was very involved with the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Assn. and played hockey in Port Alberni, Parksville, and many other places and even made a trip to Hawaii to play. %HUQLH ZDV SUHGHFHDVHG E\ KLV À UVW ZLIH Norma and brothers, John and Bill. He is survived by his sons, Douglas, Michael (Linda); grandchildren: Sarah Jean, Jason and Chiane; his wife of 32 years, Bernice, and siblings, Lil, Anne and Ed. Arrangements entrusted to Sands Funeral Chapel and Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens. A private family service has taken place. In OLHX RI à RZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ PHPRU\ RI Bernie, may be made to the Oceanside Hospice Society. Sands ~ Nanaimo (250) 753-2032
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August 18, 1930 ~ August 7, 2013
WILKINSON, ROSALIND MARY 14 November 1925 – 28 July 2013
In loving memory of “Ros� who died peacefully in her 88th year, at Eagle Park Lodge, Qualicum Beach. Sincere appreciations to the staff for their loving and attentive care. Rosalind was the youngest child of Hester and Edward Wilkinson. She was predeceased by her siblings, Wendy (Upward) and Hugh, and is survived by cousins, a niece and nephews. Educated at St. Margaret’s School, she had an interesting life that included travel and working at a number of places, among them, BC Electric, Yellow Point Lodge, and IBM. She retired to her home at Beach Acres, Parksville, which she enjoyed for twenty years. A Memorial Gathering for her friends and family will be held on Tuesday 20th August at the SHOAL Centre, Sidney, BC from 1:30 PM to 4 PM to celebrate her life and share memories. The SHOAL Centre address is 10030 Resthaven Drive, across from the Library. Donations in memory of Rosalind may be made to the Eagle Park Health Care Auxiliary, 777 Jones S. Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 2L1, or to a charity of your choice.
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Arrowsmith Lodge is seeking applications for Casual/On call Food Service Workers. Food Safe level 1 required and minimum of grade 10. This position includes: assisting the Cook as required, dishwashing, clearing of dining room, replenishing stock, resident nourishment preparation, some stocking, and other related duties as per the HEU and HEABC Collective agreements. Please submit resumes to: Arrowsmith Lodge 266B Moilliet St., Parksville, BC, Attention: Sandy Ribeyre F/T LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Wage negotiable, will train. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave, Qualicum.
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BOWSER: 5250 Gainsburg Rd Sat. Aug. 17 (9-3) Household misc, wedding dress, tools, convertible ‘96 Mustang. BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Aug. 18, 2013 8:30 - 11:30 AM COOMBS. MULTI-FAMILY, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10am-4pm. Something for everyone! 2040 Sun King Road. FRENCH CREEK, 1303 Woodland Dr. Sat. Aug 17 (8-2) (off Barclay Cres. S.) Lots of stuff, brass bed, household. Rain or Shine FRENCH CREEK, 540 Meadow Dr. Aug 17th (9-2). Rain or shine. Misc quality stuff. PARKSVILLE, 241 Moilliet St. Sat. Aug. 17th, (9-?) Multi-Unit sale. Street Parking only! PARKSVILLE, 416 Pioneer Cres. Sat & Sun Aug. 17 / 18. (9-5). Rain or shine1 PARKSVILLE, 455 Craig St. Sat. & Sun. Aug. 17/18 (8-3). Cedar planter boxes, bikes, books,kids scooter / bike parts, many other neat things.
PARKSVILLE, Neighbourhood yard sale. Aug 17 (8-2). McVickers above Stanford area. Fish Pond, tackle, crab trap & many other notions. QUALICUM, 1895 Widgeon Rd. Sat. Aug. 17th. (8-5). Need gifts? Many quality items, new or as new. Come and see what we have! QUALICUM. 2-FAMILY garage sale. Sat. Aug. 17, 8:30am-1pm. Air & other tools, professional gas trimmers, chain saw, fishing gear and lots more! 792 Chartwest Crt. Definitely no early birds! QUALICUM BEACH, 590 Hall Rd. Sat. Aug. 17th (8-1). Patio furniture, household, misc. QUALICUM BEACH, 716 Redwood Dr. Sat. Aug. 17th (8-1). Treasures for everyone, great prices. Rain or Shine QUALICUM NORTH: 5457 West Island Hwy., Sat., Aug. 17th, 8am. No early birds! Beach grasses, old sewing machine, dishes, dinningroom table and chairs, Ford running boards and many collectibles.
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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.
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FOR SALE BY OWNER
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
AUTO FINANCING
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
QUALICUM MANOR Apts., minutes from all amenities, 2 bdrm, grnd floor, patio, parking in quiet, friendly building. NS/NP. $920./mo. Please call Bill 250-752-6997.
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, 250889-2894.
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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.
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.
COTTAGES 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
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
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
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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.
WATERFRONT COTTAGE....DEEP BAY 23 Minutes north of Qualicum Beach. 900 sq. ft. newly renovated Panoramic views, well insulated. Private, large 1 bdrm with onsuite, plus guest bathroom, blinds, sundeck, wireless internet. W/D, F/S, N/S N/P. Great retreat for busy working person. Available immediately. $850 250-757-9125
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ERRINGTON: 1 bdrm, 1 full bath, hydro, satellite, laundry facilities incl. References required, no dogs. 250-248-5166 or 250-668-0580, $750 + DD. ERRINGTON ACREAGE, Down Town, clean, private 2 bdrm, 2 decks, f/s, w/d. $725, ref’s req’d. Call 250-228-9049. QUALICUM NEWLY renovated duplex. Walk to town, golf, beach, 3 bdrm/2 bath, 5 appl’s $1200/mo 250-757-8862
MOBILE HOMES & PADS 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.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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
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.
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BOWSER: 3-BDRM mobile on half acre. Long term tenants only. N/P, ref’s req. $800 mo, Avail Sept. 1st. 250-951-7473 ERRINGTON: 2 bdrm mobile home, 8 mins from Parksville, recently updated, wood F/P, electric heat, W/D, small yard, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP. $750. Call (250)951-4830.
HOMES FOR RENT
Recently re-decorated
3C 1bdrm $450 NS/NP.
PETROGLYPH PARK (Nanaimo) 2bdrm, 1bath, new appliances/furnace/oil tank/flooring. Great ocean view! $49,900. (250)753-4065
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Spots available at Great Rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing, Pickle Ball Court. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or admin@resortonthelake.com
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING PARKSVILLE EMERALD Estates. Independent living for seniors. 1 bdrm patio suite. Weekly housekeeping included. Lynn (250)303-0098.
1993 LINCOLN Town car63,000 miles, leather interior, red, tires and vehicle in good shape. $1,500. Call (250)7569282. 1996 FORD TAURUS. 94,000 kms, keyless entry system, power windows (ABS), antitheft, immaculate condition, no rust. $2000. 250-752-3973. 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.
2002 SATURN L100, 4 door, automatic, exc. running cond., beautifully clean inside and out. A/C works. 240,000 hwy km. $2000. (250)390-4351. 2007 GRAND Caravan. 145,000 km. $6000. 250-9275623, 250-228-4097.
NORTH NANAIMO: Attention Students/Working Professionals: fully furnished room, nice, quiet area. Own bathroom, cable, shared kitchen and laundry. N/S, N/P, no partiers. $550/mo. 250-756-9746. QUALICUM: SHARE 3 bdrm house. A unique opportunity. Call (250)752-3047.
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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1-BDRM WATERFRONT Nanoose Bay. $750./mo inclds hydro. Aug. 15. 250-468-5663.
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 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. 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. RATHTREVOR Beachfront luxury furnished 3 bdrm condo, 2 bath, Sept - June, 2014. $1400 p/m. 250-468-9066.
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.
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.
2008 TOYOTA Prius, exc. cond., 2 sets of wheels, new front breaks, dealer maintained and factory recalls completed. 160,000 km. Asking $16,900 obo. (250)757-8193.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
ERRINGTON- 1 BDRM, 1 bath, 600sq ft, 4 appls, fenced yrd, private driveway $700 inclds hydro. Available Sept 1. Call (250)248-3181, 250-947-5198. PARKSVILLE: LEVEL entry, 1255 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, blocks from schools/library/beach, garage, priv fenced yard, utils incl’d, N/S, ref’s, avail Oct. 1. $1075. Call 778-424-3035.
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92 CHEV 3/4T Pick Up, 4x4 turbo diesel, auto, winch, canopy, boat rack, tow package, low KM’s, stand cab, extras. Excellent condition $6500. 250-339-3404
BOATS 2008 ALJO 17’ Travel trailer. Sleeps 4, 3-pc bath, 3-burner stove & oven, large fridge & freezer. Tandem axle, 2 propane tanks. Lightweight for towing, comes w/breathable winter cover & wheel covers. $11,500. obo. (250)594-5557. 26’ 1995 Layton 5th Wheel, slide-out, lots of storage, stand up bedroom, A/C, TV, mircowave, excellent condition, hitch available. $7,300 reduced to $6,600 (250)4689341. Turn-key ready.
SNOWBIRD SPECIAL. 29’ Fifth wheel RV (Challenger) loaded & 2006 Chev diesel truck. Will trade to ½ ton Ford or Chev. P/U Make me an offer. Call 250-758-7690. Email: nanaimoal@gmail.com
16’ ARIMA Sea Explorer 1511- 6’ cuddy, portapotty, freshwater tank, dual battery, 70HP Johnson, 202 orig hrs, Highliner trailer, mint cond., $15,000 obo. 250-723-8788.
1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras, $10,500. Trailer available for $1,500. Call 250585-4009.
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.
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1982 PORSCHE 911SC Classic chocolate brown Porsche 911 with Collector plates, lovingly maintained. Summer driven only, great condition, extremely quick. 5 Speed transmission with 3.0 L engine. 183,000 km, $19,900. Call (250)752-0624.
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.
22’ CATALINA. Swing Keel, All Sails, including Spinnaker. With stove, potpourrie & radio, On brand new custom Roadrunner Trailer with brakes. Volvo Penta longshaft outboard motor. In PERFECT condition $7995. Call 250-757-8688, after 6pm OR Cell 780-916-4218 anytime.
2006 HYUNDAI Santa Fe V6, 5-spd, loaded, 139,000 km. Good condition. Open to offers. Call 250-724-3584.
2006 Hyundai Elantra hatchback GT. 128,000 k, Fully loaded, sunroof, 5 speed. One owner, lady driven. $4900. obo. Call 250-752-0429 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1994 K99 TRAVELAIRE camper. Stove, oven, fridge, shower/bathroom. Good condition. $5000. 250-757-9960
2010 FORD Escape 4x4 only 33,380 km, 2.5L auto, power everything, AC, CD, ABS, exc. cond. $16,995. Call (250)9331717.
36’ COMPOSITE Sleeps 5 Perkins 6, exc. hyd. Anchor/thruster, well found. On land til Aug. launch. trades? $145,000. (250)248-4495
TRUCKS & VANS 40’ LONG RANGE Charter Boat. T/C Compliant. $89,000. 250-339-7502.
WALL BEACH 1500 sq ft., 3 bdrm on acreage. 6 appl’s $1200/mo., incl. util. Avail Sept 1 or 15. Don 250-755-6408
SUITES, UPPER
2002 PONTIAC Montana Mini van. In excellent cond. V6, fully loaded. Seats 7 adults, Asking $3850.00. obo. jaibee@telus.net or call 250-954-3308
MARINE
BIGFOOT TRAILER, 1996. 17’. Large fridge/freezer, 4burner stove/oven, hot water, furnace, very nice condition. $10,500. (250)248-7194.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
Available now
Call Virginia 250-594-2404 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties ERRINGTON: 1.5 bdrm, quiet acreage, lrg apt. $650/mo + util’s. Sm. Pet ok. Avail. Now. Call (250)951-2995. 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. PARKSVILLE, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, fully fenced home with suite. Walk to schools & town. No large pets. Can sublet the full 2 bdrm suite downstairs for rental helper. $1375/mo 250-927-6972. QUALICUM BEACH: Spacious 2 story townhouse, 55+ building. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, NS/NP. Long term $1100. Call (250)248-7368.
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SUITES, LOWER
Call 1-250-594-3004
PARKSVILLE (downtown) Completely remodeled and immaculate 3 bdrm home with legal suite ($750/mo income) plus 2.5 car garage w/separate driveway for home based business. Garden shed & small workshop/studio. Valor F/P, laminate floors. Beautifully landscaped - a must see. $360,000. (250) 954-0227.
QUALICUM WOODS Rancher. On crawl space, electric furnace, 2-bdrm + den. 5 appl’s, double garage, NP/NS. $1250./mo. Avail. Sept. 1st. (250)752-1693, (250)228-9891
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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.
25’ ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6000. obo. (250)335-1796.
1996 FORD 1-ton Crew Cab custom box, headache rack, $1000 front end work done, $2,900 obo. Call 250-7240709.
2004 F-150 FORD 2 x 2 Extended cab. 4 door, air, cruise, box liner, 240,000 k, great work truck, in good shape. $6900. 250-752-0429.
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave THU. AUG. 15 FRI. AUG. 16 Featured Events for the Week DOMINOES
1pm, at The Parksville Legion, 146 Hirst Avenue
FAME JR.
Aug 15 & 16 - 7:30pm. Aug 17 - 2pm matinee. B2B theatre production. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. www. b2btheatre.com
UPTOWN SUMMER MARKET
6-9pm. Every Thursday. Second Avenue, downtown Qualicum Beach.
BUSKERS BEACHFEST
To Hot for Cover 12-2pm, Anna Lyman, duo: 3-5pm. Gazebo in the Parksville Community Park
BINGO
6pm, Sun., Mon., Thurs., & Fri. at The Parksville Legion
FRI. AUG. 16 BUSKERS - BEACHFEST Jericho band. 2-4pm. Gazebo in the Parksville Community Park
QUALICUM BEACH ARTISAN’S MARKET
3-8pm. The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach
PARKSVILLE BEACHFEST
COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE
And Saturday. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 4pm Friday. All day Saturday. Tix at the gate. www.coombscountrymusicjamboree.com
SAT. AUG. 17 PARKSVILLE BEACHFEST
Summer Sounds of the Island Concert Series: Rob Knight, Elvis Tribute. 7-9pm, picnic shelter at the Parksville Community Park. parksvillebeachfest.ca
DROWSY CHAPERON
Aug 17. 7:30pm. B2B theatre production. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. www. b2btheatre.com
ERRINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET
10am-1pm. Hi Neighbour Day. Kumbana and Jangano Marimba. Errington Community Park. errington
QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET
8:30 to noon. Located beside the QB Community Hall at 644 Memorial Ave.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS - QF Dusk. Parksville Beach.
Summer Sounds of the Island Concert Series: Glen Foster Group. 7-9pm, picnic shelter at the Parksville Community Park. parksvillebeachfest.ca
BIG TWANG THEORY
DROP-IN DARTS
44TH ANNUAL HI NEIGHBOUR DAY
7pm. F.O. Eagles Hall, Parksville, 281A Pioneer Crescent.
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT Every Friday. 7pm start. Shady Rest. 3109 W. Isl. Hwy, Qualicum Beach. www.shadyrest.ca
Rock, folk. 7-11pm. Shady Rest. 3109 W. Isl. Hwy, Qualicum Beach. www. shadyrest.ca
8am pancake breakfast. 9am Arts & crafts. 10am Farmer’s market. 12:30-Hi Neighbour Parade.9pm dance. 1390 Errington Road. erringtonhall.bc.ca
DAVID MILES with special guest
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SEPT. 17TH, 2013
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PARKSVILLE BEACHFEST SANDSCULPTING EXHIBITION
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WED. AUG. 21
Parksville Community Park.
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Have fun, meet new people. Wed. nights 5:30-7:30pm. Eagles Hall, Pioneer Cresc. Delores. 250-248-5385
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TEEN All MUSICAL tickets: $11.00 THEATRE
All tickets: $11.00 All tickets: $11.00
THU., AUG. 22 MUSIC BY THE BAY
Phil Dwyer’s Adult Jazz Intensive Ensemble. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. 5pm Quality Foods: start. Music 6:30-8:30pm. Radio M Quality Foo
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SAT. AUG. 17 ORANGE BRIDGE MARKET
10am-2pm. 716 E Island Hwy, Parksville. ‘til Sept. 28.
NANOOSE MARKET
Nanoose Library Hall. 9am2pm. 2489 Nanoose Road.
QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET
8:30 to noon. Located beside the QB Community Hall at 644 Memorial Ave.
FISHING FUN FOR KIDS 5-15 YEARS
One hands on session. With their adults. www.rlcparks.ca
SUN. AUG. 18 KIDFEST
Parksville Community Park. 10am-3pm. Free entertainment, community booths, wristbank field activities, food vendors. QF Kids Sandcastle competition. Beachside Drive, Parksville. www.kidfest.ca
MON. AUG. 19 PV PROBUS CLUB
8:45am. Quality Bayside Resort. Theresa Kingston on Macchu Pichu.
MON. AUG. 19
WED. AUG. 21
OPEN MIC NIGHT
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Dance rock. 7-11pm. Shady Rest. 3109 W. Isl. Hwy, Qualicum Beach. www. shadyrest.ca
TUE. AUG. 20 YOGA ON THE BEACH 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
11am. Dutch speaking group get together, Boardroom upstairs, Quality Foods, Qualicum Beach.
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Locals win big at youth nationals Oceanside Track & Field Club sends six to nationals and success in Langley, Aug. 9-11 JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
With the nationals in their own back yard and family and friends cheering them on, six members of Oceanside Track & Field Club left it all on the course and capped off a season to remember last week. OTFC had six athletes — the most ever in the club’s 20plus year history — qualified for the 2013 Legion Youth and Midget Nationals, held in Langley Aug. 9-11. Three competed as part of Team B.C. — Felix Richter and Peter and Thomas Oxland — and the other qualifiers, Miryam Bassett, Steven Schan and Makayla Hoey, 14, carried the flag for OTFC. Leading the charge for Oceanside was Richter, 15, who captured a silver medal in the Midget Boys 100m Hurdles with a time of 13.90, to go along with gold in the Midget Boys 4x100m Relay (he ran the anchor leg), and a silver in the Boys Medley Relay. Richter, who lives in Errington and attends Kwalikum Secondary, has had himself one memorable rookie season (he won triple gold at the B.C.’s in late July), also turning in a personal best in the 200m final in Langley for fourth and just missing bronze. In other results, Schan bagged herself a bronze medal in the 200m Hurdles in a time of 26.38 and Hoey, who at 14 is too young to be considered for Team B.C. (she would have qualified), marked her first trip to the nationals with a silver medal in the Midget Girls Pentathlon that included a personal best in the long jump.
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OTFC standouts (from left), Steven Schan, Makayla Hoey, Felix Richter, Thomas Oxland and Peter Oxland. Missing from photo is Miryam Bassett.
“To place top three in Canada is phenomenal. Everybody I coached (medaled), so I was blown away,” OTFC sprinter/hurdler coach Laurie Ritchie said after, adding that as coach “I’ve never had that kind of result before — pretty phenomenal athletes that’s for sure. They all worked hard and did a great job.” Worth noting is that Richter and Schan are both in
their first season with the club and only started in April, “so for them to have those kind of results in such a short amount of time, it’s absolutely mind boggling.” Hoey, she added was a year younger than the rest of the field she was competing against “which just shows amazing ability.” See Great experience, page A30
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Part of a B.C. initiative to encourage people to ride local routes, first held in Parksville in 1999, the event takes a lot of volunteers — 70 in all — to pull together. The routes were all well-marked with refreshment stations and course marshals riding the route for assistance. Every participant took home a keepsake medallion.
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In keeping with tradition, the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club had plenty of pop Wednesday, August 14 as some 55 female bowlers turned out for the fifth annual Shades of Pink tournament. The tournament, said event coordinator and club member Janys Milne, (aka Miss Pinkie) is a big event for the club, which raises money in support of Mid-Island cancer care. “So far we’ve raised almost $5,000, and this year we’ve already raised about $1,400,” Milne said Wednesday morning amidst the sea of
pink. “We’re really pleased.” Oceanside’s most decorated Paralympian and Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell was on hand to mark the start of the event. The teams of three played seven six ends game each “so a lot of bowling for these ladies.” In the mix and clearly enjoying herself was the club’s newest member Merry Danarti who won the Novice Singles championship last week for first year players. Later in the afternoon there was also bocce and ring toss on the upper level for the general public and those members not playing.
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The Parksville Curling Club throws open its doors this weekend for its 10th annual Summer Bonspiel. The big annual runs Aug. 15-18 and will feature 26 teams from as far away as Pennsylvania. First draw goes tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. There will be games throughout the day — play resumes Friday at noon and 9 a.m. Saturday and
Sunday with the finals starting 2:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the club’s Jim Hoffman, this year’s field will feature a number of competitive curlers including B.C. mixed champion skip Wes Craig and his wife Roz, who was Curler of the Year two years ago in B.C. There is no admission to watch the summer ‘spiel, “and everyone is welcome to come out and kickoff the start of the curling season.” There’s a concession and bar on site.
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In the distance events, Bassett was battling the flu bug but still finished seventh out of a field of 30-plus girls in the 1,500m and ninth in the 800m. Peter Oxland, competing in his first national championships as a member of Team B.C., was 14th in the 1,500m and 21st in the 800m while brother Thomas, who competed in the World Youth Championships in July in the Ukraine as part of Team Canada, finished 20th in the 800m. “As a club it was outstanding to have six athletes there representing our community,” surmised OTFC distance coach Kim Longmuir, who made the trip to the nationals with husband Randy. “It was quite an interesting experience to be on the other side,” she said when asked how it felt after attending the last two national championships with Randy as coaches with Team
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B.C., adding “we wouldn’t have missed it for anything. We’re so proud of all our athletes — they work so hard.” The long distance runners take a well-earned rest before the start of their cross country season in two weeks, and are expected to be in the top 10 in the province. IN OTHER NEWS Former OTFC standout QBs Thomas Riva, 21, from QB, going into his fourth year at UVic, is in action at the Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec, this week where he has qualified for finals in both the 800m (Friday) and 1500m (Thursday). Former OTFC member, Olympic high jumper Michael Mason from Nanoose Bay, hobbled with a hamstring injury this summer, failed to advance out of the qualifying round at the IAAF World Championships underway in Moscow.
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PARKSVILLE BALLET SCHOOL A M E M B E R O F T H E PA R K S V I L L E Q U A L I C U M D I S T R I C T S I N C E 1 9 7 3
Mrs. Klassen received her initial training in Vancouver. Before becoming a professional dancer, she received several scholarships to further her training at the Banff School of Fine Arts, Royal Winnipeg Ballet and The National Ballet School. She trained with such dance notables as Gweneth Lloyd, Betty Farrally, Betty Oliphant and Celia Franca. Linda has performed professionally with the National Ballet of Canada, Theatre Under the Stars, The Vancouver Opera and “Los Majos” (a Spanish dance ensemble) as well as several commercial and industrial trade shows. She has developed within her School a strong Dance Program which gives intensive classical training year round and FOUNDER / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR includes full training in jazz, tap, modern and musical theatre. Linda is a licentiate of the Cecchetti Society of Canada and secretary for its governing Council. She received her teaching qualifications LINDA KLASSEN with an Honours standing. Licentiate CSC - CICB Graduate students of the Parksville Ballet School have continued their dance at the following company’s: • The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto • The Royal Winnipeg Ballet • Les Grandes Ballets Canadiens, Montreal • The Alberta Ballet • Merce Cunningham, New York • Tampa Ballet of Florida • Toronto Dance Theatre • Princess Cruise Lines • Ballet British Columbia • Ballet Victoria • Complexions Contemporary Ballet of N.Y. • Edam • Gallim Dance, New York The philosophy of Mrs. Klassen and her qualified staff is dedicated to encourage and develop the Joy of Dance and the Beauty of Movement and to bring a sense of true accomplishment to all who dance.
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Ballet classes include a standard ballet class structure with barre work. Close attention is paid to proper skeletal alignment and muscle development to ensure correct dance technique and good health. Ballet is recommended for all dancers because it develops grace, strength and correct stance. It is a must for any dancer wishing to excel in the dance world.
Our dance programs encourage the discipline and creativity that develops self confidence in young dancers. Each student is viewed as an individual that is challenged while progressing at his or her own rate. A professional syllabus is designed to allow for individual development within the class, either in preparation for professional training and Cecchetti ballet exams, or for the pure enjoyment of dance. The Cecchetti Society has an international reputation for dance excellence, it develops discipline, self confidence, and a personal sense of achievement.
Tap Technique and style are stressed in this energetic, exciting and highly entertaining class. Step combinations are introduced in a progressive manner according to ability. Dancers develop a repertoire that is both expressive and fun. Tap exams in the I.S.T.D. syllabus can be given annually by recommendation of the teacher.
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Energetic and enjoyable, this fun class includes a warm up, centre technique, across the floor patterns and a final combination, to upbeat contemporary music. A great class for developing strength, endurance and coordination with a sense of fun.
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Hip Hop is best described as the type of dance shown in most music videos. Hip hop is great for any age and teaches you how to dance with your whole body. It’s performed to a strong beat, helping to build stamina, improve physical fitness and coordination. Students wear comfortable clothing and clean white-soled runners. NEW: Hip Hop for younger dancers.
Based on the body’s response to gravity, modern uses the torso and head to guide movement. Basic principles of fall/rebound are explored in seated, standing and travelling work. Personal style and freedom to explore dynamic range are strongly encouraged.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre is singing, dancing and acting. Dancers learn theatre technique, basic vocal and dance movement related to musicals, popular music and TV.
BALLET ~ AGES 5 &6
These primary ballet classes introduce young dancers to ballet technique appropriate for their age. They also develop the musicality, rhythmical awareness, and movement vocabulary that is the base for self expression in dance. Our aim in this beginning programme is to develop a joy of movement with basic dance motor skills.
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Kinderballet - ages 3 & 4
This high energy program is an excellent introduction for young children and offers variety for young children wishing to expand their training in theatre and different dance forms. Tap/Ballet/ Song & Dance. (Students will need tap shoes for this class).
Creative movement is an integral part of the kinderballet program. Music and movement exercises are given to help explore and develop creativity and self expression.
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To some, Errington may be off the beaten path but it is worth the drive out to the country, especially on Saturday, August 17 when the community kicks up their heels for Hi Neighbour Day. The 44th annual event which celebrates the community and raises funds for the Errington War Memorial Hall offers something for everyone in the family. Proceeds raised from the event pay for the repair and maintenance of the Errington War Memorial Hall which was built in 1922 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War. This summer a group of dedicated volunteers built a universal access ramp to the hall and an official ribbon cutting will take place for the project after the Hi Neighbour Day parade which gets underway at noon. Reputed to be the worlds shortest the parade, the procession makes its way from the old Elementary School site on Grafton Road, around the corner and down Errington Road to the hall. The full day of activities starts out with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. served up by the Errington Volunteer Fire Department. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is an arts and crafts display which showcases fine work done by Erringtonians of all ages. At 11 a.m. you won’t wan to miss the sixth annual Greater Errington Zucchini Race on the ball field next to the farmers market. The soap box derby for zucchinis with wheels is sure to be entertaining as zucchinis race down the ramp to glory or grief. Prizes will be awarded for the farthest distance traveled and the most creative design. A special Errington Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature music by Kumbana Marimba and Jangano Marimba. At 1:30 p.m. it’s the goods and services auction with something for everyone. The auction is a mix of silent auction items as well there will be a live auctioneer
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The ball field beside the Errington War Memorial Hall will have a wide range of activities August 17 for Hi Neighbour Day including a soap box derby featuring zucchinis.
to keep the excitement going. The live auction will be broken up with variety show featuring a wide range of entertainment including a performance by Sarah Van Borek. The Vancouver musician and filmmaker will be sharing the music she learned during her studies in Johannesburg, South Africa. She will play the Mbira which consists of a wooden board with attached staggered metal keys. “It has a really pretty sound. It is related to the Marimba and is the traditional music from Zimbabwe,” she said. Van Borek will be performing with her friend Angelo Moroni who will be performing with a Venezuelan Cua-
tro. The instrument is smaller than a guitar and similar in shape and tuning to the ukelele. "It will be an Africa Latin fusion performance that people can sing and clap along to.” Winding up what's already a full day of activities will be the Hi Neighbour dance featuring the roots quintet Carmanah at 9 p.m. Carmanah is a Victoria band that plays folk, funk, rock, reggae and country, among other genres. Tickets for the adult only dance are $20 and must be purchased in advance at Cranky Dog in Parksville, The Errington General Store, and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach. For more on Carmanah visit www.carmanahband.ca.
Firefighters are cooking and dunking at Hi Neighbour Day BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor
Volunteers from the Errington Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) will be flipping flap jacks and frying up sausages from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Errington Hall Saturday. The breakfast provides an opportunity for the public to meet the men and women who provide fire and
emergency services in the community. All proceeds from the breakfast will go towards maintaining the Errington War Memorial Hall. This year the firefighters are also manning a dunk tank at the community park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The EVFD wants to raise funds to restore their 1948 vintage fire truck. The vehicle which was painted on canvas last year by local artist Dan Gray needs some TLC.
The firefighters would like to get it up and running so it can be used in parades throughout the community. Some members of the volunteer fire department have agreed to sit on the platform and for a donation you can try and get them wet. Also hoping to dodge the balls are Parksville Qualicum Beach NEWS editor John Harding, and news contributor Brenda Gough.
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When Nana Cook was a child her mother would rouse her and her siblings in the night with plans of a southern adventure. “It was just… surprise!” said the Nanoose Bay artist. “And that would be it, we’d be crossing the border and heading for the desert.” Cook has fond memories of trips to the Southwestern United States with her mother, her sister and her brtoher, which would happen at least once a year. She remembers playing in the Grand Canyon, hiking Bryce Canyon and swimming off the coast of California. The images of the architecture and the people were etched in her mind, but she didn’t start painting them until 1997. Cook grew up in Vancouver and moved to Salt Spring Island at age 11, where she lived until she was 21. She moved back to Vancouver and had a belly dancing company for years, teaching for the Cor-
poration of Delta while performing around Vancouver. She also worked as a make up artist and promotional consultant for Elizabeth Arden. Cook’s mother, Charlotte Madison, is a longtime artist, so Cook was always surrounded by art and was artistic as a child, she said. She decided in 1997 it was time to grab the paintbrushes. Her annual trips to the Southwest continued with her mother, and she began to paint the adobe buildings and the faces of those regions. Cook moved to Vancouver Island in 1989, and while she has still painted the people and architecture of the southwest from time to time, she has been focusing on painting arbutus trees since 2006. Recently she took a trip out to Barkerville to visit a friend and fell in love with the historic B.C. town. “I just said, ‘I have to come back. I have to come back and paint,’” she said. See cook, page b23
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“See What Your House is Worth... No Cost, No Pressure, No Obligation”
Dale Rumming Email: deadlydale@shaw.ca www.dalerumming.ca www.parksvillemobilehomes.com
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250-248-8371 314 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC V9P 2H1
West to Port Alberni, Long Beach, Tofino and Ucluelet
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220 McVickers St., Parksville - Stone’s Throw
T8
from $349,000
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1-4 pm
399 Wembley Rd., Parksville - The Pacific Grande
Q6
from $165,000
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2-4320 Garrod Rd., Bowser
$294,900
Saturday
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Lorne Hussey, Re/Max Anchor
6-4320 Garrod Rd., Bowser
$599,000
Saturday
12-3 pm
Lorne Hussey, Re/Max Anchor
Ian Lindsay, Re/Max First
731 Humphrey Rd., Parksville
Q6
$315,000
Saturday
1-4 pm
Lisa M., Coldwell Banker/Slegg
826 Mulholland Dr., Parksville
P3
$449,900
Saturday
1-4 pm
Andrew Simons, Royal LePage
1521 Marine Circle, Columbia Beach
O1
$349,900
Saturday
1:30-4 pm
171 Butler Ave., Parksville
T10
$344,900
Saturday
2-4 pm
Wes Bennett, Royal LePage
1307 Oceanside Dr., Qualicum Beach
L6
$349,000
Saturday
2-4 pm
Matt Breedlove, Royal LePage
47 Magnolia Dr., Parksville
R8
$349,900
Sat., Sun.
1-3 pm
Lillian Jewer, Coast
500 Corfield St., Parksville - Creekside
T10
from $379,900
Sat., Sun
1-4 pm
John Cooper, Re/Max
1639 Stonelake, Nanoose Bay
Z12
$629,000
Sat., Sun.
2-4 pm
Joanne Ferreiro, Coast
264 Lodgepole Dr., Parksville
R8
$449,900
Sunday
1-3 pm
Rob Ohs, Royal LePage
3627 Elginwood Place, Fairwinds
X6
$659,000
Sunday
1-3 pm
Gloria Dafoe, Royal LePage
398 Mill Rd., Qualicum Beach
D6
$379,000
Sunday
1:30-3:30 pm
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250.228.4231
Office: 250-248-8371
Matt Breedlove, Royal LePage
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Royal LePage Parksville / Qualicum Beach Realty
250-248-2488
• 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1410 sq.ft., Double garage
Matt Breedlove 250.954.9033
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Sunday, August 18 • 1-3pm 3627 Elginwood Place, Fairwinds
• Bright, spacious family home/great for home based business
349,900
• Waterfront getaway home • High quality, incredible value • Captivating ocean views • 3 bed 3 bath, 2000 sq. ft. of luxury
Independently Owned & Operated
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$294,900
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Should I sell without a realtor®? Homeowners who try to sell their own home generally use a REALTOR®. Whether you are capable of handling a sale of this magnitude or whether you would be better off using a REALTOR® will depend on how you answer these questions: • Are you familiar with the changing real estate market to accurately evaluate your home and set a price that will satisfy you and be attractive to prospective buyers? • Are you familiar with real estate law and all of the regulations that affect property ownership? Will you be ready to reveal known defects of your home and do you know what you are required by law to reveal? Are you prepared to face a lawsuit if the sale of your property is mishandled in any way? • Do you have good selling skills? Do you know how to advertise and market your property to get the best results? Are you prepared to pay months of newspaper advertising and be available on a 24-hour basis to handle calls? • Are you a good negotiator? Can you hold your ground when faced with aggressive buyers looking for bargains? Are you comfortable haggling face-to-face over the price? • Do you have the time to show your home on evenings and weekends? If you take an evening off, will you miss the one chance you have for a sale? • Do you have a network of contacts to produce potential buyers and are you able to screen out unqualified prospects -- people who are just curious? Are you comfortable inviting strangers into your home at 9:00 p.m. because they saw your sign? • Can you qualify a prospective buyer’s financial capability? Do you know what types of financing are available? Do you have the knowledge and contacts necessary to help the buyer arrange mortgages? • Can you write a legally binding contract? Do you have offer forms readily available? Do you have a lawyer to advise you on essential terms that must be in the contract? • Can you close a sale? Are you familiar with the many steps required after an offer has been accepted? • Will you truly save money trying to sell your home yourself? 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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When you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important to understand the steps for getting a mortgage. Mortgage terminology: Before approaching lenders, you should get to know some basic mortgage concepts. You can start by visiting the Glossary section and read up on mortgage-related terms. Get pre-approved: Pre-approval of a mortgage is when your lender has reviewed all your financial information and has determined the maximum amount of money you can borrow. The advantages include that you: • know how much you can borrow, so you don’t waste time looking at properties you can’t afford • don’t have to worry about rising interest rates while shopping for a home, as usually the mortgage broker will guarantee the current interest rate for 60 to 90 days • have an edge when you make an offer, because the seller knows you’re more likely to get a loan • save time when you apply for your loan because you’ve already assembled your paperwork
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• Immaculate - St. Andrews Lane patio home • Totally private, backing onto Morningstar • Very bright with vaulted ceilings & skylights • 1,620 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, family room, 2 patios
• 1,600 sq. ft. rancher on 0.22 acre • 3 bdrm, 2 bath & family room • Mt. view - across road from ocean access •10x12 powered shop & double garage
$345,000
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Licenced REALTOR® 1986 Peggy Mehan, Unlicensed Administrative Assistance
ph. 250.248.1071 | tf. 1.888.243.1071 | email. rmehan@shaw.ca #101 – 897 West Island Hwy, Parksville, BC V9P 2E9
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2189 sq ft on 5ft crawl Large family home / extended family Detached shop, great RV parking Block to the water
102-3555 Outrigger Rd, Nanoose Bay
4595 Berbers Dr., Bowser
Craig Bay Estates
Office, Retail & Service Bay
Offered at $509,000 • Waterfront development • 3,000 sq ft, space galore • Club House, Guest Suite, Pool 1405 Cape Cod Drive, Parksville
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• 1953 sq ft in total • Great Location, Variety of uses • 20 x 23 bay, 8’ overhead door • 4 offices + reception/retail
117-450 Stanford Ave. E, Parksville
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702 MEMORIAL AVENUE
$44,900
876 BARCLAY CRESCENT
$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.
411-650 BERWICK N. ROAD
$229,500
• 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.
2285 MORELLO ROAD
$269,900
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
170 BAY ROAD
$269,900
1731 MIAMA COURT
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$227,900
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
1723 KAREN’S COURT
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• 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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2-4320 GARROD ROAD
850 PRIMROSE STREET
898 LAKES BLVD.
$294,900
$299,900
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
$319,900
• Enjoy the privacy & beauty of this meticulously kept, sun drenched home • Large white kitchen w/pantry, bright eating area, 2 bedrooms & den, • Spacious living room with gas fireplace & custom mantle, storage shed • Bathroorm with soaker tub, engineered hardwood floors, heated crawl space • Artfully landscaped, fenced yard, lovely pergola and slate patio extension
133 ACACIA STREET
$319,999
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2380 FOWLER ROAD
$369,900
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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
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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
$379,900
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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
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Nestled on a park like .59 acre, 3 bdrm/2 bth Rancher on crawl Vaulted ceiling, large windows of the living rm w/natural light Living room has a propane stand alone fireplace, huge deck area Huge deck area. Spacious kitchen w/plenty of storage for your pots/ pans M/bedrm has double closet & full ensuite. Close to Arrowsmith Golf
866 FAIRWAYS DRIVE
$389,000
$393,000
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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
$375,000
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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 lead to a sunroom with a great ocean view Completely fenced, landscaped yard w/double iron gates at front
896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE
$429,800
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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
3029 RAYMUR PLACE
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1583 MCKIBBEN ROAD
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$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
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6-4320 GARROD ROAD
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$599,000
OCEAN FRONT AT ITS BEST ! Panoramic ocean view High quality construction(2006) excellent condition Clear views over Georgia Strait , Denman and Hornby Islands Over 2000 sq. ft. of elegance and relaxation Full furniture pkge available. Best value in waterfront, period
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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
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$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
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6079 ISLAND HIGHWAY
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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
View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Anchor Realty
Independently Owned and Operated
1-800-668-3622
Personal Real Estate Corporation
www.LoisGrant.com Lois@parksvillehomes.com
250-228-4567
*Based on 2011 closed transactions. Source CREA and RE/MAX internal data.
Lois Grant has been successfully selling real estate in the Oceanside community for 19 years and has personally completed over 847 transactions. She is a consistent top producer working with both sellers and buyers and has received some of RE/MAX’S highest awards: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT, CHAIRMAN AWARD, HALL OF FAME, PLATINUM AWARDS, PRESIDENT AWARDS and recognized in the top 100 in Western Canada. Professional expert, proven real estate marketing system, and committed to assist you with all your real estate needs.
When you are thinking about selling or buying, contact Lois Grant.
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370 Rupert Road E, Qualicum Qualicum Estate on 2 Acres
$1,899,000
• Tuscan style rich in character • 6,500 sq.ft., 3 bdrms, 2 dens, 6 baths • Exquisite kitchen with 2 islands • Sophisticated with old-world charm • Custom built by Lyons & Noble
1170 Spider Lake, Qualicum Beach Spider Lake Estate – 10 acres
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365 Meadowview Place, Qualicum Beach
$1,890,000
30 Acres bordering Parksville
• Coastal mountain home, 5,726 sq.ft. • Breathtaking lake views, private beach • Timber frame, stone f/p, 3 levels • Incredible kitchen, 4 bdrms, 5 baths • Surrounded by privacy & nature
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2145 Widgeon Road, Qualicum
$1,200,000
Waterfront Acreage
$839,000
• 1,752 sq.ft. west coast style home • Zoned for 2 homes with farm status • Includes a cottage & summer cabin • 3,600 sq.ft. green house, 5 acres • Walking trail to 320’ of beach
2,502 sq.ft. rancher plus barn Incredible opportunity, level lot Walk to town, perfect holding property Ideal for hay farming, horses, cattle Triple size garage, spectacular setting
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2408 Greenridge Cres., Fairwinds The Million Dollar View!
$639,000
• Stunning panoramic ocean, golf & mtn views • Deluxe townhome with full walk-out bsmt. • High end quality, travertine, douglas fir features • Gourmet style kitchen includes S/S appliances • 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, 2,863 sq. ft.
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$499,000
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$424,900
• Country living minutes to Parksville • Spacious home 2,430 sq.ft. • 4 bdrms, 3 baths, all new windows • Double size garage plus detached Quonset • Beautiful private backyard, fruit trees
Luxury Saint Andrews Townhome
Enchanting Acreage
• Breathtaking golf course views privately situated • 2,330 sq.ft., 2 bdrms +loft, 2 spacious baths, gas f/p
147 Sunningdale W Rd, Qualicum • • • • •
$379,000
Excellent 3 level home with large backyard 3 bdrms. plus den, 2 baths 2,130 sq.ft., large backyard Walk to town & ocean Perfect investment opportunity!
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511 Seaward Way, Qualicum
$371,500
Golf Course Rancher
$329,000
• Rare opportunity for this 6.32 acre lot • Build your dream home, 15 min. to town • Serene setting, loads of privacy • Fronts onto beautiful Spider Lake • Room for the detached shop & RV
116 Wallis Street, Parksville Ocean View Home with inlaw suite
$358,000
• Deluxe open plan with views • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths • Many upgrades with newer kitchen • Newer roof, on crawl • Excellent location, walk to beach
#6-341 Blower Road, Parksville
$309,000
Newer Townhome
• Updated home with newer roof & windows • Additional accommodation on lower level • Beautiful gardens, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths • Workshop, potting shed, gardens • Includes 2 fridges, 2 stoves, washer & dryer
• 3 bedrooms 2 ½ baths & spacious loft • Master bedroom on main floor, quiet location • Designer kitchens, fi replace, fully fenced backyard • 1590 sq. ft., small pet allowed • 2, 5, 10 year warranty, close to all amenities
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#1-575 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach $130,000
150 W. Garden Road, Qualicum Rancher - Walk to town
• Excellent opportunity to own your home • 2 bdrms, 1 bath. many upgrades • Newer furnace & appliances • Located at Millstream Haven Park • Low monthly fee of $100/month
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376 Bass Avenue, Parksville Parksville Rancher
• One level, 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Updated kitchen & floors • Excellent location, walk to town • Private backyard, fully fenced • Garden sheds, great neighbors
#7-1104 Herring Gull Way, Parksville Storage Unit for Sale • Own your own storage or rent out • Low strata fee, secured gated entry • Full height roll-up door, electric heat • Close to hwy, easy access • Great investment opportunity!
$54,900
• Best price lot around! Attention builders! • In area of beautiful country homes • Located at Little Qualicum River Estates • Build your dream home • Excellent holding property as well
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#2-172 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach For Lease Downtown Qualicum
$14.00/sq.ft.
• Rent at $1,008/mo. plus triple net • 720 sq.ft. available immediately • Highly visible location, lots of window space • Includes a bathroom, street parking • Excellent long term with option to renew • Includes one month free rent
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• Excellent location with peak ocean view • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths • Spectacular gardens with garden shed • Perfect retirement home! Won’t last!
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1640 Country Road, Qualicum Beach .43 Acre Lot with Ocean Views
$285,900
$386,500
• Spacious 2 level home, 6 yrs. old • 5 bdrms, 3 baths plus den • Two separate legal suites • Fully fenced backyard, cul-de-sac • Close to schools & university
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6.32 Acres At Spider Lake
Affordable Retirement Living
1103 Silver Mountain Rd S, Nanaimo House with Legal Suite
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Lakefront Acreage
$389,900
• Deluxe rancher with 3 bdrm, 2 baths • Gourmet kitchen includes appliances
• Luxury home loaded with upgrades • 2 bedrooms plus den area • Gourmet kitchen, granite, includes appliances • Private backyard patio • NO GST, in show home condition
• Incredible value here! Modern design • 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, only 6 yrs. old • Breathtaking panoramic mtn. views • Entry level with walk-out bsmt. • Professionally landscaped with hot tub
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Luxury Qualicum Rancher
#6 – 500 Corfield Street, Parksville Patio Home – PRIVATE backyard
$375,500
$439,900
• Qualicum Landing – Beach House Community • 1,500 sq.ft., 3 bdrms plus den • Includes a fully equipped furniture package • Clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit • Resort style living – rental pool available
491 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach
$415,000
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1861 Martini Way, Qualicum North Deluxe Home on 1.31 Acres
Timeless Beach House
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• Spacious 2,000 sq.ft. home • 5 bdrms, 2 baths, double garage • 2.58 acres, barn with paddocks & loft • Private and serene with pond • Very close to town
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• 3 bdrms, 2 fully renovated baths • Modern style kitchen w/appliances • Travertine, slate, hot tub, pond • Incredible gardens on .32 acre lot • Walk to Eaglecrest sandy beach
3244 Melon Road, Errington
$419,900
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Ocean view in Qualicum Beach
Magnificent ocean, mountain and marina views 3,082 sq.ft., 3 bdrms., 2 baths, glass sunroom Includes boat ramp, floating dock & RV parking Ideal location for fishing & kayaking. Incredible price!
Deluxe Rancher - Spectacular Gardens
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740 Morningstar Close, French Creek
1097 Fair Road, Errington House on 2.4 Acres
$499,000
#32- 5251 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
543 Hawthorne Rise, French Creek
5512 Deep Bay Drive, Deep Bay
Lot A Spider Lake Road, Qualicum 10 acres on the Lake
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2385 Granville Road, Fairwinds Fairwinds Lot - .65 Acre • • • • • •
$179,000
The perfect lot with some ocean view Exclusive location amongst the finest homes Walk to the Fairwinds Recreational Center Rustic, extra wide lot, beautifully treed Close to golf course & marina & park Come work, play and live!
FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION call
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Over 2000 sq. ft split level home Spacious & comfortable with 3 bdrms, 3 baths Extra large attached double car garage Lots of upgrades including new windows & siding
4801 Blue Heron Drive, Bowser
5383 Deep Bay Drive, Bowser
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Lot 2 Kenmuir Road, Qualicum Bay
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Great Location • Pastoral .57 acre lot • Cleared and level in a quiet area • Just a few minutes to Qualicum Beach • Partially fenced, with hydro, water & cable to lot line
Level, partially treed .61 acre lot Quiet & private location, in a cul-de-sac Hydro, water & cable to lot line Easy access in a well developed area
124 Craig Street, Parksville
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1647 Abbey Road $347,500
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• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard
MLS # 342475
1557 Pady Place $179,000
• 892 sq ft 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms • Backing on park trail to river • Completely furnished • Business opportunity
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• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure
Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST
1695 Nahmint Road $468,000
MLS # 344855
1775 Cameron $259,900
• .27 Acres fenced & landscaped • 2 bedroom, 2 bath home • SHOP 30’X36’ with 2 pc bath
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
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• 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
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
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Wembley Lane Patio Home
This beautiful 1,265 sqft patio home with 2 beds and 2 baths is just moments away from Wembley Mall, the beach, & all Parksville amenities. This home is built on a crawl space, has gas forced air heating & 9-11 foot ceilings throughout. Pets allowed and a limited amount of tenants are allowed (9). No age restriction if 2/3 of the complex is over 55. Single car garage, + 1 uncovered parking space. Great location in a very well run strata development. Details available.
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• Private 1213 sqft 2 bed/2 bath tucked away on lovely rock outcropping
• Maple/Birch floors, Kitchen w/new top line appl’s, 2 Master Suites
• Character home w/wooden beams, rock FP, skylights, warm woodwork
• Propane FP/woodstove, Large Family Room, 1375+ sq.ft. of decks
• Lrg wrap-around deck w/ ocean vistas, new roof, fenced garden area
• Zoning allows for 2 homes, very private 2nd building site awaits you
• .59 acre, natural landscaping of rock, ferns, small ponds, and pathways
Fabulous Country Home
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• 2868 sqft 3 bed/3 bath home overlooking a 1/2 mile of sandy beach
• Mostly main level living! 2844 sqft 3 bed w/finished WO basement
• Dramatic OH ceilings, wall of oversized oceanview windows, gas FP
• 11’ ceilings, gas FP, spacious deck, engineered hardwood flooring
• Upstairs perfect for guests: 2 beds, vacation kitchen, & a large deck
• Eat-In Kitchen w/granite countertops, hi-end stainless appls, pantry
• Nicely landscaped .14 acre, courtyard, lrg oceanside deck w/hot tub
• Lower lvl w/ Family/Rec Room & door to patio, privacy trees in back
Walk-on Beach Access
$1,199,000 $40,000 in Upgrades OCEAN VIEW $459,900
Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation
• 2480 sq.ft. 3 bed/ 3 bath • Fully fenced 1.5 acres • Heat pump, RV parking • 2 27’ long attached garages
$469,000
• 1315 sq.ft, 2 bed + • 55+ very quiet park • 14 X12 wired shed/ very large yard • 2 blocks from ocean/ Qualicum Bay
MLS# 359682
FORECLOSURE $234,900
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NEW LISTING $92,500
FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $164,900
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Office: 250-951-3195 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5838 Simpler Lifestyle for Retirees
Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to care for? We are hosting a free information seminar on May 14th @ 1:00 at the Parksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many housing options available in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of downsizing to a smaller home, patio home or condo, independent seniors living or assisted living and simply do not know what is available. We want to help you explore your options so that you can make an informed decision when determining Have you been thinking of simplifying your lifestyle and moving to an easier home to your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to for? We are hosting free information seminar on May 14th @ 1:00 at the ! care discuss everything from possible home choices (such as Hawthorne Place,aEmerald D Estates & The Gardens), SmartEMoves who specialize in seniors relocation to an acParksville Travel Lodge (424 W. Island Hwy, Parksville) to help you explore the many countant to discuss tax deferment. UC Most of us are not aware of the many affordable Dand avoid making housing options in our community. Perhaps you have been thinking of housing choices available any decision as itavailable may seem overwhelmE R information, ing. We are here to provide show you some choices and let youpatio home or condo, independent seniors living or downsizing toofathe smaller home, know there 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 ex(Seniors Real Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager of Royal Lepage Parksville/Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries be served so and that there will be can a plore yourwilloptions you make an informed decision when determining draw for a gift certificate. your next step. There will be a variety of guest speakers, professionals in their field to Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited. discuss everything from possible home choices den/ 2 bath • 1570 sq.ft, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath (such as Hawthorne Place, Emerald
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• 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1905 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms & den/ 2 baths Estateskitchen & The Gardens), Smart who seniors relocation to an ac• Recent fully renovated • Backs onto Moves Eaglecrest Golfspecialize Course •in2110 sq.ft./ tastefully finished • Crown moldings, hardwoodtofloors countant discuss tax deferment. Most us are • Double car garage, shortofstroll to not aware of the many affordable • Beautifully .60 acre • South facing covered patio, 2 housing choices available seem overwhelmoceanand avoid making any decision as it maylandscaped separate patios ing. We MLS# are here you some of the choices and let352752 you MLS# 353175 359104to provide information, show MLS# know there is help every step of the way. This event will be hosted by Karen Roberts AVORADO RESORT NEW LISTING CUTE & COZY (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) & Clinton Miller (owner-manager of Royal Lepage $46,900 $119,900 $214,900 Parksville/Qualicum Beach). Coffee, tea & pastries will be served and there will be a draw for a gift certificate. Please call 250-248-7612 or e-mail seniorsrealestate@shaw.ca to confirm as seating is limited.
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lespockett@telus.net For more photos and info go to:
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• 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
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2 bedroom 1 bathroom Hardwood, stainless steel appliances, .41 acres w/ mountain views Vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove MLS# 350701
QUALICUM BAY $19,900
PARKSVILLE CONDO $179,900
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• 2002 Hornet trailer with one slide • Located in family friendly Qualicum Bay Resort • Pool, playground, waterslide, recreation room • Steps to the ocean
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551 Rye Road, Qualicum Beach $669,000 180 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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681 Ironwood Avenue, Parksville $299,000
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126 - 635 Blenkin Avenue, Parksville $234,900
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Oceanfront patio home! This end unit has views from both front and side and it’s just a short stroll to the waterfront patio area with hot tub, barbecues and plenty of tables for entertaining. 100% ownership means that you can rent it out, use it part time, or a combination of both. Spacious rooms throughout with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beautiful sunroom and deluxe ensuite in master bedroom.
Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath crawlspace rancher in Parksville close to schools and shopping. Almost 1700 sq. ft., with formal living, dining, family room off kitchen, large bedrooms and walk-in closet in master suite. This home is nice and bright with skylights and some new laminate flooring. Double car garage and some room to the side for RV parking. Great location and price!
Legal self contained suite! This 7 year old 2 storey home has the space for a family requiring 3 or 4 bedrooms with the bonus of a mortgage helper from the suite. The upper floor offers a great room style living area. The suite on the right side of the home with its own private driveway and entrance is currently rented to a single person for $850 per month who would like to stay.
Spacious “Parklane Place” patio home in a nice gated adult community in Parksville. This floor plan offers a large formal living room with bay window, gas fireplace, formal dining room and family room next to the kitchen, and a private covered patio in the back. The double car garage has plenty of shelving and storage space. New roofs were installed last year which makes this a great choice for easy carefree living.
1335 Lanyon Drive, French Creek $319,000
713 Temple Street, Parksville $459,000
734 Bradbury Avenue, Parksville $289,900
491 Hirst Avenue, Parksville $239,000
Wonderful property for gardeners, kids, pets & parking your RV. This bright and cheerful 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher has an open plan that you will notice as soon as you enter the front door. Offering a new roof, 2 skylights, gas fireplace in the living room, covered patio off the back dining area, and the location is quiet and peaceful. This is a delightful home that must be seen.
Development Property! Only 2 blocks to the ocean, this large property has the potential for 3 large lots up to 5 smaller lots. The existing home is a 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher with detached workshop which is currently rented to long term tenants. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to build one house at a time or for a builder who wants another project. Great location!
New Listing! Spotless and in move-in condition, this 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher shows well! You will feel right at home when you walk in to this cozy home that offers all new windows throughout, spacious upgraded kitchen with an island, along with space for your dinette. The southern facing backyard is completely private with covered patio and lovely landscaping.
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Close to town, this 3 bedroom rancher has had some improvements done recently such as paint, flooring, and kitchen counters. This corner property has hedging all around to provide some privacy from the road. This is a wonderful starter home for a family or retirement home for the seniors. Any way you look at it, you can’t beat this great price!
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1310 Marina Way, nanoose Bay
• 3 bed/2.5 +den West Coast style home with ocean view in Beachcomber, Nanoose Bay • Updating flooring, bathrooms, natural gas fireplace, immaculately maintained • Master & ensuite take up whole of top floor, providing privacy and amazing ocean views • Beach access/Nature park across street, wonderful neighborhood, great for walking
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 & shower
$429,000
436 reMBar road, QualicuM Beach
• Stunning 10 acre southern exposed equestrian mountain view property • 2844 sq. ft. open plan rancher w/fam rm, 4 stall barn, Dble garage, workshop w/storage shed • Lots of upgrades in this home incl: newer heat pump, metal roof, paint, windows, h/w floors, kit & appl • 5 min walk to Arrowsmith Golf Club, riding & walking trails, and miles of beach
$675,000
727 neWcasTle avenue, Parksville
• Recently updated 3 bed/2 bath rancher with family room off fabulous kitchen with eating bar & nook • Extensively upgraded: R48 insulation, new roof, custom kitchen, oak hardwood flooring • New millwork fixtures, fittings, plugs, thermostats, faucets & privacy fence front • Nicely landscaped, fenced back, RV parking, close to beaches, walking trails & Parksville
$499,900
2415 arBuTus crescenT, nanoose Bay
• Ocean view, private, south facing level entry rancher with lower walk-out level • Main level features, new kitchen, upgraded bathrooms, lrg living/dining area & lrg master suite w/den • Lower level with guest bedroom, bathroom, rec room w/gas fireplace & separate entry • Almost an acre of privacy, sun, ocean & mountain views, close to all amenities, golf & marina
$499,900
1417 sTonelake drive, nanoose Bay
• Gorgeous 4 year old West Coast Craftsman style home, in Madrona Heights in Nanoose bay on ½ acre • Heat pump, triple garage, fully fenced back garden with pasture & distant treed hillside views • Great room concept with hardwood flooring, stone surround fireplace, large picture windows • Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, eating island, high end finishes and fab floor-plan
$309,000
Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, www.sandifordhomes.com additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties
$639,000
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SUMMER CLEARANCE EVENT
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Cook creating exhibit Continued from, page b7
Cook said the town, a provincially designated heritage site and National Historic Site of Canada, reminded her of her childhood and all the wonderful old places she visited. Her friend, who lives in the town, is a talented singer and co-producer at the Theatre Royal, operated by Newman & Wright Theatre Company. When Cook let the company know she’d be returning in the future to paint, she was invited to be the first Resident Visual Artist, beginning Aug 16. Cook will paint the theatre and
cast as well as the town’s historic sites. She told The News what she’s most looking forward to. “Sitting quietly on the hill overlooking the town and just watching. Watching the faces on the tourists as they discover, watching the people who live there interacting with them, [and] watching the light change on the buildings.” Cook will spend the winter putting together an exhibition at her home in Nanoose Bay and then take it to Barkerville next summer. For more on Cook visit her website www.nanacook.com.
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