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In quest of an after hours pet clinic WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON Alberni VAlley news

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ort Alberni resident Mel Dunlop remembers Sept.

10 clearly. It was 30 degrees outside, the last of the summer heat leaving the Valley. The fall fair had just left town and school was back.

But her idyllic day was broken that evening when her daughter’s family dog suffered complications from spay surgery.

Her daughter rushed her to a local veterinary clinic but it was closed. She was advised to bring the dog to the Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Nanaimo.

Despite animal doctors best efforts there though nothing could be done, and the dog was euthanized.

“She could have been treated here or at least patched up so she could have survived the trip to Nanaimo,” Dunlop said.

“But she wasn’t treated here. It would have been more humane to put her down rather than suffer that trip.”

When she made further inquiries, Dunlop found that after-hours veterinary care isn’t available to pet owners in Port Alberni, something she felt would have saved her daughter’s dog.

The tragic incident has spurred Dunlop to activism.

Wanting afterhours animal care in the Valley is a good idea in principle.

But making it work requires enough animals and a higher standard of care,

something one local animal professional says just won’t work.

Dunlop is clear that she has no quarrel with the veterinarians or the quality of care they provide, she said. Her issue is the unavailability of care after hours, she added.

According to Dunlop no veterinary facility in Port Alberni is open after hours, something she finds frustrating.

“What do they think, that animals only get sick between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. - yeah, as if,” she said.

More frustrating to Dunlop is that there is a need for afterhours animal care availability. “We’ve got more animals and more vets in town but no proper service — how do you figure that?” she said.

For after hours animal care people are referred to an emergency number where someone is available around-theclock.

“The problem is the people on the other end of the emergency line are located in Nanaimo – what good does that do anyone here?” Dunlop said.

Port Alberni used to have after-hours animal care available, she said.

Dunlop’s dog required medical attention and she called former Alberni vet Dr. Aylard, who treated her dog after hours.

Dunlop is clear that the issue isn’t personal or professional with any local animal care provider. Instead, Twenty-four hour animal care is a consumer product and we’re the consumers, she said.

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Mel Dunlop holds a petition she has placed in local business. The document asks residents to support establishing local after-hours veterinary care here.

said. be lobbied to work Dunlop has started a together to work out Facebook group: Save providing 24 hour My Pet 24 hour vets, care. which “And if has more they don’t than 260 want to, members then we who share should the same find concern someone about who will come – Mel Dunlop 24 hour animal here and care in provide the Valley. it,” she said.

She’s also started a Dunlop has spoken to Port Alberni Mayor petition asking Valley residents to demand John Douglas about after-hours animal the matter. care in the Valley and “If we’re going to has collected more be shuffled off to than 400 signatures Nanaimo then we so far. might as well become And she’s requesting their suburb, pay our an appearance before taxes to them, get Port Alberni City the service and fire Council at their next everyone here,” she

‘It would have been more humane to put her down’

meeting to lobby for the issue.

The News called several veterinary clinics in Alberni.

All but one said they were too busy to take a call.

Wanting after-hours animal care is one thing, veterinary doctor Holly Tillotsen said, but the standard of care and number of animals required to underwrite the initiative is too burdensome.

Tillotsen provides animal care at Pacific Rim Veterinary Clinic on Johnston Road.

The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The clinic doesn’t offer weekend or after

hours service, she said.

The clinic offers medical procedures for soft tissue issues, wellness exams, spay and neutering, as well as internal medicine issues.

The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia regulates the veterinary profession in B.C. The association’s code of conduct doesn’t reference after-hours care per se.

But the Duty to Patients and Clients section notes that members must make a reasonable effort to be available, or make arrangement for follow up and care.

All veterinary clinics refer pet owners to the Central Island Emergency Clinic in Nanaimo for after hours care, Tillotsen said.

Nanaimo’s clinic is referred to for several reasons, she said. Port Alberni is part of Nanaimo’s after hours service area, which includes Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville, Qualicum and Bowser.

The facility is also larger and better equipped than most clinics.

“They have more animals that require care at night and veterinary technicians and equipment available 24 hours a day,” Tillotsen said. “It’s a standard of care that we can’t hope to rise to.”

If the service were offered, then it wouldn’t be much of one. “You couldn’t do much except maybe duct tape them together until the next morning,” she said.

At the end of the day it boils down to a business decision, Tillotsen said. “We

need a certain animal population base and a large number of clinic referrals to keep the business going and we don’t have that,” she said.

Who or where Dunlop can turn to raise the issue is complicated.

The College of Veterinarians in B.C. falls under the loose auspices of the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture.

“But veterinary clinics are governed by the college itself,” a ministry spokesperson said.

Small clinics are obliged to provide 24 hour emergency pet care if they aren’t able to, the spokesperson said.

As well, “The businesses (clinics) decide among themselves what their catchment area will be. Private industry regulates that; it has nothing to do with government,” the spokesperson said.

There is a difference between vet clinics and the Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital, Dr. Karen Karsten said. “Where we tend to differ is the types of medical situations we deal with routinely are sometimes things the average clinic sees only occasionally,” she said. “The level of monitoring and diagnostic equipment, added to the ‘cageside’ 24 hour care, sets us apart from clinics.”

Previously, the only 24-hour animal care facility was in Victoria. Clinic staffs used to work exhausting hours on call. Most veterinarians were women, who found that the hours strained their family lives.

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But the Unity Celebrity Basketball game is being held on Friday, Oct. 3. The event brings together a team of professional athletes and entertainers and pits them against a crack Port Alberni’s hoops squad coached by Nancy Wilmont. The event is at the Alberni Athletic Hall and starts at 6 p.m.

Rollin Pictures An exciting photo exhibit is showing at the Rollin Art Centre. Carlos Reyes-Manzo photograph collection “Rights and Wrongs-The Resilience of the Worlds Indigenous People” is showing until Nov. 9. The exhibit is on loan from North Island Collage International in Campbell River. Rollin Art Centre is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Mondays.

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CITY OF PORT ALBERNI PUBLIC NOTICE Uptown Revitalization Tax Exemption Program At a regular meeting on September 23rd, 2013, Council for the City of Port Alberni provided three readings to “City of Port Alberni Revitalization Tax Exemption Program, Bylaw No. 4824”.

This Bylaw is intended to encourage investment in the uptown area by encouraging property owners to create new commercial space, new multi-family residential space, improve existing commercial buildings and multi-family residential buildings, thereby revitalizing and increasing the esthetic appeal of the uptown.

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With a minimum $1 million investment the Owner is eligible to apply for a 100% municipal tax exemption on the assessed value of improvements (buildings) for a maximum 10 year term. The accumulated exemption amount cannot exceed 25% of the total project budget.

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With a minimum $100,000 investment the Owner is eligible to apply for a 100% municipal tax exemption on assessed value improvements (buildings) for a maximum 5 year term. The accumulated exemption amount cannot exceed 25% of the total project budget.

The exemption will apply only to improvements, the City will continue to collect taxes on the land.

Eligible properties and qualifications are identified in the Bylaw which is available for public inspection during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Council will consider adoption of the Bylaw at its regular meeting of October 28th, 2013. Public input regarding the Bylaw received in writing by 12 noon on October 23rd, 2013 will be included as part of Council’s agenda.

For further information, please contact: Davina Hartwell, City Clerk City of Port Alberni 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8 Tel. 250 720-2810 Email: davina_hartwell@portalberni.ca

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Sickcare vs. Healthcare There are many facets to healthcare – regular exercise, eating nutritious foods, drinking pure water, keeping our teeth and spine healthy, having wonderful relationships with our loved ones and living in a world of trust that with due diligence, everything will work out in our favour. In healthcare, we work hard at staying well because we understand our inborn health potential is on the job. That focus can lead to an internal chemistry of trust that furthers our wellbeing.

Sickcare revolves around the management of symptoms, sickness and disease. It focuses on what is wrong with us. We are, as a result, always waiting to get sick. We become the worried well. When we concentrate on what is wrong with us, we develop the idea that our wellbeing is always beyond our control. That leads to an internal chemistry of fear that can foster disease.

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Let’s say there are twenty people in a room and out of twenty, three become ill and seventeen stay well. Healthcare advocates would investigate why the seventeen stayed well. Sickcare proponents would conduct studies to determine why three out of twenty got sick.

It is a fundamental law of the universe that what we concentrate on, as individuals and as a society, expands. I believe we attract either positive or negative health experiences into our life depending on what we expect. And although our belief system is not the only factor in disease, it amplifies genetic and environmental factors. We become what we think about.

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Port Alberni’s second medical marijuana facility has taken another step closer to reality.

A public hearing about rezoning to accommodate the facility was held at city council chambers on Sept. 30.

Only three people attended the meeting, outnumbered by city council and staff.

Dion Hopkins has applied to have the former Stephens Sheet Metal building on Bute Street zoned to accommodate a medical marijuana production, packaging and lab facility.

Councillors advanced the request to a public hearing at their Sept. 23 meeting.

No member of the public spoke to the matter but two written submissions, one from the owner of the Laidlaw Bus Lines building on Fourth Avenue, and another from the Bute Street Veterinary Clinic, were read into the record.

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Dion Hopkins speaks at a public hearing about a zoning amendment that would accommodate his application for a medical marijuana facility.

Hopkins, who was present.

The planning department supports a limited zoning text amendment to the specific property as opposed to a broader amendment.

City planner Scott Smith later clarified that an amendment to the light industry category could see every property owner wanting a medical marijuana facility.

Several councillors inquired about the potential for a marijuana odour in the neighbourhood.

And a letter from the

vet clinic on Bute Street echoed the same concern.

Hopkins replied that an extensive filter, screen and ventilation system will be employed.

As well, the facility’s previous tenant grew marijuana there and no one complained about the smell, he said.

Councillor Cindy Solda asked about the number of plants the facility will have, as well as about its security procedures.

Dion replied that the facility isn’t a grow facility, but rather a

research, production and packaging one.

As such, it will have between 10-300 plants on site depending on what’s required.

The facility will have a layered security system that would include a passcard-lock access, motion detectors, night vision cameras and alarms.

The building is made of cinder block and would take considerable time and effort to get through, Dion added.

The facility would have fire sprinklers, but the jury is still out on whether or not it is a fire hazard, Port Alberni Fire Department Chief Tim Pley said.

“There’s more potential for an indoor fire than an outdoor one,” he said.

Comprehensive fire protection is built into the application via the building code, Pley said.

“But we’ll know more after the building permit process,” he said.

Council will vote on the application after a report has been presented about it at their next meeting. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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After hours care costly From / 3 Karsten said that she felt that Nanaimo didn’t need another veterinary clinic, but rather the region needed a 24 hour emergency hospital.

Karsten examined already established guidelines, which noted that one hour of travel is a reasonable distance to use an emergency hospital, she said. Emergency staff and equipment area ready on arrival.

However, at clinics there can be wait times due to paging, call backs, travel and set up, she added.

“The amount of time from the owner initiating the process to receiving the full level of care required at their regular clinic, one discovers that it often may be quicker to come to our facility directly,” Karsten

said.

Running a staffed and equipped after hours has overhead costs, Karsten said.

She estimates that it takes approximately 30 full-time veterinarian positions in regular practice regularly referring to an emergency clinic to make it financially sustainable.

Subsequently, Nanaimo receives regular referrals from Chemainus up to Qualicum Beach with some cases from Duncan and Courtenay/Comox, as well as from Port Alberni.

Karsten says she consulted with several clinicians in Port Alberni before she opened, and they agreed that Nanaimo’s ability to provide a new level of supervised care was

of significant benefit, she said.

Nanaimo regularly treats animals from Port Alberni on an emergency basis, Karsten said.

“Most clients, once they understand the process and its benefits, are pleased that we are here to offer the services we do,” she said.

Some people are unwilling to make the trek into Nanaimo, Karsten said. But, “most are not upset by this trip as they realize that we are waiting for them the second they arrive with a fully operational and staffed facility,” she said.

The choice to use Nanaimo is made by each veterinary clinic, and not by the college of veterinarians, Karsten said. “Over

the past two-anda-half years of providing services for Port Alberni, we have continued to get a great deal of positive feedback from clients and the clinics we support,” she said.

Back in Port Alberni, Dunlop says if something isn’t done then she’s prepared to take more drastic measures.

“I’ll picket the clinics and tell people to take their animals to Nanaimo during business hours the same way the clinics do to other people,” she said. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

What do you think? Give us your comments by fax at 723-6395 or by e-mail: editor@ albernivalleynews. com. Please spell out your first and last names.

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Port Alberni’s École des Grands-Cèdres is a Francophone school, independent of School District 70 but part of a separate Francophone school district, No. 93.

The basic difference between a Francophone school and a French Immersion program is that everything from École des GrandsCèdres’ website to how they answer telephone calls are all in French.

In French Immersion, there is

more English spoken.

Only children with at least one Francophone parent were allowed to attend this French only school in the past, but changes in effect next September will slightly open the doors of this small, 16-student school that teaches Kindergarten to Grade 4 in two classrooms.

“Now with the new policy, parents who have been in French Immersion and can speak French, now they are going to be allowed to bring their children here,” said principal Annie Bedard.

“We believe we will have a few more students at least with this new policy in place.”

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“Everything is in French, except the English class,” Bedard said, smiling.

Grands-Cèdres is unique compared to other Port Alberni public schools.

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Being one of 38 schools in this province-wide school district means it didn’t experience the same level of budget cuts as the local Alberni School District 70 did, due to dropping enrolment.

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Longer terms more effective Science loses ground to superstition A number of interesting motions and discussions arose from last week’s annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, including a proposal calling for extending terms of office for mayors and city councillors from three years to four.

Bring it on. Anyone who has regularly watched municipal politicians in action or has served on such a board knows the avalanche of information the newest members must absorb.

On top of learning the history of past decisions and choices to create the proper context for making good decisions, rookies must try to memorize the process and learn how best to work within those confines to be the most effective. In our estimation, it takes between one and two years minimum for an elected official to reasonably understand the job. Therefore, this only leaves about one year where they’re proficient to best represent the people.

Extending a term by another year will give residents better bang for their tax buck, reduce election costs and council turnover, and put municipalities in sync with provincial elections. This timing would aid in limiting the costs some municipalities have had to accrue once a current mayor or councillor wins a provincial election, which, obviously, triggers costly byelections, such as the one about to happen in Coquitlam to the tune of around $140,000. The proposal passed with a 60 per cent approval rate, with one rural delegate stating the idea came from “professional politicians” in the Lower Mainland.

While that may be true, it doesn’t change the fact that this is an idea whose time may have come. And it’s not as though there isn’t precedent for this in Canada.

If such a plan is enacted, B.C. would fall in step with every other province except for the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Overall, we would be better served by having longer terms, both in terms of effectiveness and money saved.

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TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

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ictoria — From Stockholm to Sydney to Sicamous, September was a bad month for science.

In Sweden, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change finally issued its widely leaked update on human-caused global warming.

As expected, it downgraded predictions of temperature rise in the face of 15 years of measurements that show little or no average surface temperature increase.

The official spin also went as expected. The revelation that more than a dozen computer prediction models have all more or less agreed, and all have been wrong, was played down.

The IPCC went from “very likely” to “extremely likely” to affirm its belief in humancaused warming, even as its own core evidence went

rails constantly about the other way. the horrors of global Again and again we are warming, he doesn’t told that the vast majority actually know much about of scientists believe in the latest science. human-caused warming, As I’ve written before and those who don’t are regarding his CBC-funded labeled “skeptics” or even attacks on Canada’s oil “deniers” with hidden and gas industry, Suzuki agendas. The problem is, is not only behind on his science isn’t supposed homework, he resorts to to be done by polls or cheap, sensational tricks popularity contests, or to exaggerate assertions of and faith like those ‘I am not that greeted arguing against misrepresent hazards. His Galileo’s wild claim that human caused tactics are identical Earth is not climate change’ to the U.S.the centre financed of the solar environment system. groups Before that obsessively target the angry mail starts to Canadian petroleum. arrive, let me hasten to As for his appearance add I am not arguing for on Australia’s public or against the theory of broadcaster, don’t take my human-caused climate word for it. Just Google change. You can label me “An Audience with David a “skeptic” as I view the Suzuki” and watch the temperature readings show for yourself. and the shifting theories Back in B.C., local advanced to explain them.

Speaking of temperature politicians gathered in Vancouver for their data, David Suzuki had annual convention. One of a problem with that the most intense debates at a TV town hall in was over a call to the Australia. Polite, wellprovincial government informed questions soon revealed that while Suzuki to declare B.C. “genetic

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engineering free.”

The heart of this movement, which has resorted to vandalism in Europe, is hostility towards Monsanto’s “Roundup ready” seed.

Speakers at the municipal convention warned of sinister “corporations” trying to contaminate and control our food supply for profit.

The debate pitted hobby farmers against professionals. Peace region grain farmers said such a ban would put them out of business.

Others pointed out that the province has no jurisdiction and that scientific decisions shouldn’t be influenced by emotion.

The session ended with a classic pseudo-scientific claim.

A woman who used to have a couple of bee boxes said someone’s bees died and there was a Roundupready canola field next door.

Case closed. The misguided “G.E.-free B.C.” motion was supported by a narrow majority.

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Natural pesticides can be as harmful From / 8 As it turns out, there are agricultural pesticides that may be harmful to bees.

The David Suzuki Foundation is part of an effort to get one of them banned in Canada. The problem is, it’s not Roundup, and it’s got nothing to do with genetic engineering.

They’re called “neonicotinoids,” because they’re similar to nicotine.

Old sheep farmers

may recall using a crude version: tobacco soaked in water to kill insects on sheep.

It’s ironic that as the “information age” accelerates, our society, overwhelmed by conflicting messages, slips back towards superstition.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag: Feedback on fossil fuel, bigger bills and fighting disease.

Fossil fuel thinking needed To the Editor, The fifth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was released last week.

The results should be sobering to a world addicted to fossil fuels.

The report presents a “carbon budget” for the planet. It suggests that we can burn up to one trillion metric tonnes of carbon before the planet will undergo a two degree Celsius increase in temperature.

This is the temperature above which scientists believe we will begin to experience catastrophic climate change.

Apparently we have already burned half of the trillion tonnes since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. The projection is that if we continue at the present rate of carbon use we will burn the one trillionth tonne by 2040.

Our challenge is to forestall that trillionth tonne for several hundred years until the environment has had time to accommodate

the carbon in the atmosphere.

To do so each and every one of us will have to cut way back on our use of fossil fuels. Until industry, with encouragement from governments, begins to provide us with more sustainable fuels, certain activities such as home heating can undergo little change.

However, other factors, such as the amount we travel, whether we buy locally produced food and other items, and how much new “stuff ” we purchase, are optional and can be reduced.

I’m not saying that we all need to do as SFU Professor Mark Jarkard suggested “everyone needs to stop burning fossil fuels”.

However, all those places that we like to travel to and the things we like to buy, have a new price tag which is being charged to our children and grand children’s future.

If each of us could cut our optional use of fossil fuels in half, it would make a big difference and it would send a message to our politicians that they need to get serious about climate change.

I saw a bumper sticker many years ago that said “When the people lead the leaders will follow”.

For those who would like to learn more about a global movement of people who are working on this challenging issue, the Alberni Valley Transition Town Society is showing the film Transition 201 on Wednesday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Char’s Landing.S John Mayba, Port Alberni

City hits senior in pocket book To the Editor, Is there anyone else as upset as I am over such a large increase in utility bills?

As seniors in our own small home, I wonder how we seniors will pay the extra cost?

I understand that at the meeting of city council where the decision was made regarding the increase, one councillor suggested that such an increase would be difficult for anyone on a low income — like seniors.

Why do I get the feeling that we are second class citizens?

Lorna Hudema, Port Alberni

Canadian funds fight diseases To the Editor, At the recent gathering of world leaders at the United Nations, the health of the world’s citizens was a key concern.

Currently, HIV, TB and malaria claim more than three million lives a year, and afflict the health of hundreds of millions of others.

Each year 600,000 children under the age of five die from malaria, while TB creates 10 million orphans and takes 1.4 million lives.

The global economic impact of these diseases is in the hundreds of billions of dollars, dwarfing the efforts of all foreign aid.

The Global Fund to Fight HIV, Malaria, and TB was created to combat these three scourges, and has treated 9.7 million people for TB since 2002. They are due for funding replenishment, and have announced that their funding gap for the next three years is $15 billion.

At the G-8 summit in 2010, the Harper government laudably committed to providing $1.1 billion in new funding to

help.

Because these diseases disproportionally strike women and children, a large portion of that increase was invested in the Global Fund.

Canada’s share now needed to meet this funding shortfall is 250 million a year over the next three years, or .001 percent of our federal Budget.

Mr. Harper has to show that improving child and maternal health are important to his government, and the Global Fund is the best way to make that a reality.

Nathaniel Poole, Victoria, B.C.

Canadian funds fight diseases More and more Canadian politicians at all levels are missing in action these days.

Ottawa has another prorogue. Victoria has no fall sitting at the BC Legislature.

BC’s municipal governments shut down for a week in mid-September.

With governments all grabbing at one taxpayer, it’s difficult for us to say who is the lesser of three evils.

Bernie Smith, Parksville, B.C.

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Often, we say a ‘grace’ before a meal; that the food may ‘bless’ our bodies. To that may be added a prayer that we may be a blessing in the world. When I think about this a bit more, I remind myself that it is actually God, not the food, that is being blessed.

The psalms are full of blessings of God. ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name.

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all of God’s benefits.’ (Ps. 103:1,2) As we approach Thanksgiving weekend, then, there are three blessings; first for what we have received; secondly, that we may be a blessing for others; and finally (or firstly), a blessing of the Creator of all blessings, God.

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The best way to get the vitamins and minerals is by eating a wide variety of healthy foods.

A supplement can’t make up for unhealthy eating habits. There’s lots of evidence to suggest that many people are not getting their recommended amount of vegetables and fruits. This habit will shortchange the diet of folate (a B vitamin), vitamins C and A, potassium and magnesium, plus many beneficial phytochemicals (that give the plant it’s colour and antioxidant-protective qualities), such as beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene.

Plant foods give the body more than just vitamins and minerals.

Fibre, phytochemicals, antioxidants and naturally occurring fluid are some examples of these healthful components that are just not available through pills or powders. Therefore, adjusting eating habits to increase intake of vegetables and fruits is a good first step to improving general health.

Occasionally, people who have healthy eating habits find it hard to get all the

vegetables, fruits and other healthy foods they require daily.

A supplement may help fill in the gaps, but shouldn’t be used instead of eating well or as an excuse to routinely run on ‘junk’ and highly processed fast foods.

If you decide to take a ‘one a day’ vitamin/ mineral supplement, keep in mind it only serves to reinforce a healthy diet, not replace it.

There are some circumstances in which a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement may be required in certain individuals, such as: • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Individuals who are sick, injured, recovering from surgery, elderly, or who have one or many long-term health problems.

• People who eat a calorie-restricted diet, which does not provide adequate volume of food to offer all of the important vitamins and minerals.

• People who don’t eat a variety of foods, such as those who have food allergies or people who eat a vegetarian diet.

In addition, if a blood test shows that your body is low in a certain nutrient

(eg. iron, vitamin B12, or Vitamin D) a supplement will be recommended to normalize your body’s stores.

Bone building nutrients To maintain strong bones, it’s suggested that foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are eaten, plus for many people, a daily multivitamin/mineral will offer a minimum requirement for vitamin D (sunshine vitamin).

What should you look for when you pick a supplement?

• Choose one that provides a variety of vitamins and minerals (a multi) rather than a supplement that provides only a single vitamin or mineral (unless your health care professional has recommended an individual vitamin or mineral for your specific case).

• Pick a multivitamin/mineral supplement that, along with the foods you eat, provides the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for each vitamin and mineral.

Supplements that provide a lot more than the RDA can cause health problems/toxicities and nutrient imbalances. This is especially important

for minerals and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. These are stored more easily in the body, and they can build up to dangerous levels.

• Check the expiry date. Ensure the supplement’s date is after the time that you intend to finish all of the product.

• Ensure that the supplement you buy has the Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Drug Identification Number (DIN). This means that it meets Health Canada’s standards for safety, quality, and health claims.

• For those with allergies, be aware that many supplements may contain other ingredients, such as wheat, corn, eggs or gelatin. Check the label.

Additional Considerations when choosing a multivitamin/mineral supplement: • A generic brand (or store brand) often works just as well as a name brand supplement.

Look for generic brands that contain the same amount of vitamins and minerals as the name brand.

Sandra Gentleman is a local dietitian and steward of Canal Beach.

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Top, Black Press Tour de Rock rider Arnold Lim snips a braid off of Melanie Anderson at Walmart.

Anderson shaved down to the wood and donated $1,500 to cancer charity for her efforts.

Below: Twenty-two Tour de Rock riders pull into to Co-op on Johnston Road.

Above, Tour de Rock riders roll into Echo Toyota after the arrived in Port Alberni on Friday. The riders cycled 51 kilometres from Parksville.

Right, Tour de Rock rider and CTV personality Joe Perkins gets dropped in the drink at Co-op on Johnston Road.

Bottom right, Cee Group owner Dennis Cee presents a plaque of thanks to rider Andrew Waddell.

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Catalyst Catalyst transfers transfers lagoon lagoon The long road that was the city’s pursuit of acquiring a new lagoon and road land that from The long Catalyst Paper Corp. was the city’s pursuit is of over. acquiring a new The city lagoon andhanded land from Catalyst $5 million Catalyst aPaper Corp. cheque is over. on Wednesday toThe finalize deal. A city the handed final $750,000 payment Catalyst a $5 million is due next year. The cheque on Wednesday city will also raise to finalize thenot deal.

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“Yellow Jackets” onboard and you’ll also see that they are taking the time to guide people to the exit points, advising them where to find their luggage etc. and of course they are giving them ideas on where to go for the dinner of their choice or where to stay in the community. Our Ambassadors have been known to drive guests of the Francis Barkley to their hotel destination.

Moving forward our Ambassador program is set to expand in 2014.

We have secured financial support for additional uniforms next year through the generosity of Tim Horton’s here in Port Alberni (Thanks Stefanie) and we have a wonderful plan in the works with the fine folks at Community Futures, who in turn recognize the impact on business

through the efforts of our volunteer Ambassadors. Other businesses have stepped forward this year for our YE event including: Tim Horton’s & Community Futures again, Steampunk Café, Serious Coffee, Chase and Warren Estate Winery, Gayle’s Fashions, Boston Pizza, Jowsey’s Furniture, Lady Rose Marine Services and Stirling Shores Vacation Resort.

This year we’d like to acknowledge three key people to our program: Ms. Rosie Debbert wins our award as Ambassador of the Year – Cathedral Grove; Dewayne Parfitt is acknowledged as Ambassador of the Year – Francis Barkley and our overall Ambassador of the Year is Gerry Fagan who without his ongoing commitment and support this program simply would not be.

The future of our program looks promising with the partnerships we are building. We hope to see more people involved next year and we plan to advise the community in the coming months of the growth ideas being considered.

In the meantime…..if you love Port Alberni and if you have the odd day to spare between early June and mid-September then please do contact us at the Chamber of Commerce. We’d love to include your passion on our team. ~ Bill, Deb, Jolleen, Jag, Mychaela & Robert

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The staff at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce are pleased to send out our ‘THANKS’ for a wonderful job, albeit unpaid one, done all summer long by more than 40 volunteers. Our Volunteers; otherwise known as AMBASSADORS, have assisted not only us, but each of you, in welcoming visitors to the entire region. On a typical day 4 Ambassadors will travel to Cathedral Grove to work in the Park, and another 2 will jump onboard the MV Francis Barkley.

Yet another will come in to our office to help support our Visitor Centre Staff in their daily functions.

Our Ambassadors this summer have talked with thousands of people throughout these venues and also at special events such as the Cruise Ship appearance on May 22nd as well as the Canada Day Parade.

While we cannot possibly predict how much money is spent in the area because of the information provided by our Ambassadors it is a significant amount. If you run a business in Port Alberni be it tourist related, or not, you are for certain seeing the impact of the commitment of our Ambassadors.

When next you drive through the park on a busy summer afternoon take that extra minute and look for those yellow jackets. Undoubtedly they will be talking to someone about something. And guaranteed; that something, is Alberni Valley related. When you stop by the Harbour Quay on a beautiful evening, take a look at that ship coming in to port. You’ll see our

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BOYD, RANDALL NORMAN June 28, 1955 - Sept. 22, 2013

Randall Norman Boyd was born in Brantford, Ontario on June 28, 1955. He expired at home September 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife Cheryl and daughter Amanda, brother Richard and sisters Elizabeth and Cindy, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews in both Ontario and BC. He is also survived by his â&#x20AC;&#x153;brothersâ&#x20AC;? Joey, Marty, Brad and Stewie. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Stories and condolences may be offered by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca.

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Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 - Alberni Valley News

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Above left, the Glee singers under the leadership of Janet Schlackel perform at Home Hardware on Saturday afternoon.

Above right, Jack Barker, 3, donates books at Home Hardware for Eighth Avenue School.

If you donate books in good condition you will also have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate for Home Hardware.

Left, Helma Swinkels of Pot Luck Ceramics was very pleased with the crowd that came

by Saturday to sample Paella and purchase stoneware. The barn will only be open on Wednesday evenings for the winter. You can also find their product at Blue Fish Gallery and Deb’s Fashions.

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Scene & Heard onja Drinkwater’s

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Anne Evans of Special Olympics presents Kuldeep Lal with his ticket to anywhere West Jet flies as well as $4,000 cash. Special Olympians Bryce VanKooten and Lioba Rehm congratulateAnnette Duerr on winning the second prize quilt the third prize winner was Paul Coulombe.

Dale Henderson manager of Coastal Community Credit Union, left to right, with Corrine Castle assistant manager, Livi Derooy m.s.r. and Tanya Erickson human resources at the fundraiser for Children’s Health Foundation Vancouver Island.

Laurie Smilie celebrated her 50th birthday in style with friend Noreen Pelk at Boston Pizza’s Tour de Rock dinner on Friday night. She arrived by limo and had a great time.

Scotiabank are at it again they have matched the sale of raffle tickets for Glee to the tune of $1,663.00.

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THE ARTS

Thursday,Oct. Oct.3, 4, 2013 2013 - Alberni Thursday, AlberniValley ValleyNews News

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Book planned about Art workshops abound Alberni aboriginal carver Scrapbooking workshop

CarviNg: | local artist plans book and museum exhibit to chronicle the work and life of the late Hupacasath First nation artist nelson Joseph

‘Everywhere I went there seemed to be a carving by Nelson.’

WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON Alberni VAlley news

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local artist is planning to write a book about one of Port Alberni’s most well known Aboriginal Carvers.

Nelson Joseph was a member of the Hupacasath First Nation, and died in 1997.

He spent his life in the Alberni Valley, living in his trademark purple house on River Road.

Local Aboriginal artist Rod Sayers also grew up in the Alberni Valley.

He grew up knowing of Joseph’s work, which included plaques, paddles, small totems, rattles and jewellery boxes, all carved from cedar and finished with his trademark brown polish.

“It was distinctive and collected far and wide,” Sayers said.

Joseph, who was one of seven children, was born into a family of carvers.

His late father carved, and his brother Stewart was a wood carver as well until his health prevented him from doing so.

Joseph’s carvings were often sold by the former Greenwood Hotel, which was frequented by visitors

Rollin Art Centre is holding a two day art workshops with artist Cynthia Bonesky.

The $50 workshops will be on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday ,Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rollin is located at Eighth Avenue and

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Argyle Street.

Sensational art workshops “Sense”sational are workshops are coming to Rollin.

The program is on Saturdays for children ages 5-9. Children will exploring painting,

mask making and sculpting.

The course cost is $80 and covers material and supplies.

Space is limited so sign up now.

Call the Rollin Art Centre 250-724-3412 for more info.

Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the community arts council.

– rod sayers

Photo Submitted

Carving’s by the late Nelson Joseph will be the subject of a book and museum exhibit. from across the world, the man who created them. one family member Sayers is in said. the process of Sayers has embarked on a project collecting carvings and documenting that, if it comes to stories about Joseph, fruition, will see who was also a book produced affectionately known that will showcase as Trainer.

Joseph’s works and He’s also working chronicle the life of

with staff at the Alberni Valley Museum on another project. “We hope to exhibit a large body of work at the museum,” said Sayers. He hopes the exhibit can be unveiled in 2014.

Joseph was an early influence of Sayers, who said he used him walking along River Road with his carvings.

“Everywhere I went there seemed to be carvings by Nelson,” Sayers said.

Joseph died without ever having had a formal exhibition of his work, Sayers said.

“But it’s important to document his work and its contribution to the history of the Hupacasath people and to the Alberni Valley,” he said.

Anyone willing to share Joseph’s work from their private collections to assist with the project can contact Sayers at rocketsayers@ hotmail.com. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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SPORTS

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NCN signs pro rugby deal ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

A passion for sport and tensile steel toughness has taken a Nuuchahnulth man from the rugby fields in Victoria to playing pro in Wales.

Phil Mack, 27, a member of the Toquaht First Nation on the West Coast, is playing scrum half for the Ospreys of Swansea. He signed a contract to play earlier this fall.

The Ospreys play in RaboDirect Pro 12, which his home to many of the world’s best rugby clubs and top flight players.

“This is the first time I have been looked at or been in search of a professional job,” said Mack from Wales. “I’m extremely excited that it turned out to be the Ospreys given the caliber of play. It is a proud moment and I’m going to work hard and just try and contribute as best I can.”

Mack is one of three siblings and grew up in Victoria. His late father Sid was Nuuchahnulth, and his mother Janine is Lebanese.

He started playing rugby at age 16 while a student at Oak Bay High School, where he was a stand out scrum half. He played for the University of Victoria after graduating from high school.

In four years with UVIC Mack played nationally and internationally

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Toquaht First Nation member Phil Mack plays in a game while with UVic. Mack now plays rugby with a pro team in Wales. head coach Doug for Canada played Tate. “He’s a very 19 times — 14 of talented offensive and them capped. He is defensive player. He a former captain of plays at 100 miles perthe National Sevens team, and has played in the Pacific Nations Cup and in the Rugby World Cup qualifiers.

“Rugby has taken me all over the world and have played in each continent,” Mack said.

He’s been a member of Canada’s national team since 2007. And he was part of a gold medal team in the Pan American Games in 2012.

“Phil was a very exciting player for us, he won us many games on individual effort,” said UVic

hour and with a lot of passion.”

Other Aboriginals have also played top flight rugby, Mack said. “Bob Ross and Rod Snow played at the senior level,” he said.

Ross is a former Canadian National rugby player who earned 58 caps for Canada, and was twice named captain twice. Snow played the prop position and earned 62 caps for Canada from 1995 to 2007. He also played professionally for Barbarian FC in England and for the Dragons in Newport, South Wales.

Rugby teaches intangible skills that transcend the game, Mack said. “It teaches you respect, commitment and how to work for what you want,” he said. Mack is percolating the idea of an Aboriginal seven’s rugby team when he returns. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews With files from Travis Patterson

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Harold ‘Lefty’ Williams, centre, is ready for action at the Unity Celebrity Basketball Game on Friday night.

The event pits a team of pro athletes and entertainers against some Port Alberni all stars. The event is being held at the Alberni Athletic Hall and all proceeds with go towards supporting youth programs.

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he basketball season is a few months away yet but the balls will be bouncing and the runners will be screeching on the floor Friday night at the Alberni Athletic Hall.

The event will see a celebrity basketball game, honouring of two great Alberni hoops teams of the past, and the unveiling of an afterschool program.

“We’re going to have a lot of fun, I promise you that,” Jericho Road Church youth pastor Harold ‘Lefty’ Williams said.

“We’re going to honour the past and do something for the youth, who are our

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The long awaited Unity Celebrity Game tips off at 6 p.m.

The game will pit a team of professional athletes and entertainers against a team of Port Alberni all stars from the RCMP, school and local media.

Actors Paige Hurd and Sam Sarpon, pro football player Frank Murphy, former Washington General Kashon Cooke, and NBA development player Bryson McKenzie are just some of the names who will be in town to participate in the event.

“It’s going to be a great game, and we’re going to have a bit of ‘Globetrotter’ fun too,” Williams said.

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Two Port Alberni basketball teams that won national men’s championships in 1955 and 1965 will be honoured as well, Williams said.

There has been a resurgence in Alberni basketball but it’s important to acknowledge the Valley’s hoops past, Williams said.

“You can’t have a future without a past,” he said.

Ticket sales have been brisk, Williams said. All proceeds from the event will be donated to KidSport and ADSS athletics, Williams said.

Surplus funds will be doled out by a special board, he added. reporter@albernivalley.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

Thunder unbeaten in ladies hoops Dave Ralla’s Blue Thunder team is still undefeated in the Port Alberni Ladies Basketball League.

Action continued in the league on Tuesday night.

In the first game, Ralla’s Yellow Lightening squared off against the Mace Electric Shockers.

The teams were evenly matched but the Lightning went on a run in the second half and won the game 59-39.

The second game of the night pitted the Mace Electric Phoenixes against Ralla’s Blue Thunder.

It was a tight game throughout, but the Thunder hung on to beat the Phoenixes 48-42.

If you or someone you know are interested in playing, drop by ADSS Gym Tuesday night at 6:30.

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There are two weeks left in the regular season don’t delay.

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attentIon hoRse loVeRs! 00 5,9 $ 13

2587 1st aVenUe

• Some updates done, spacious living room with fireplace • Kitchen offers Kingston Cherry Cabinets, hot tub & sauna room

• 3 bedrrom 1 bath home with basement with in house workshop • Newer windows, roof, perimeter drains, plumbing and heat pump

Personal Real Estate Corporation

attentIon hoRse loVeRs! 99 9,9 $ 37

5510 dUndalK aVe noRth

➧

daVe team lIstIngs sell Call todaY to get YoURs sold!

ReadY to RetIRe? 00 5,0 $ 26

11-3535 BURde stReet

• 55+ Burde Hill Estates is a secure gated community • Brand New Roof, Hot Water Tank & Perimeter Drains

➧

oCean VIeWs! 00 9,8 $ 11

2567 1st aVenUe

• 2+ bedroom is a great starter or retirement home • Detached garage /workshop, alley access & close to marina

hIdden tReasURe! 00 9,0 $ 23

moVe In ReadY! 00 6,9 $ 21

2253 CameRon dRIVe

2489 6th aVenUe

• Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with some updates • Fruit Trees, raised garden beds, 2 sheds, 12x20 greenhouse

• Three bdrm, one bath main level entry with basement • 2 wood fireplaces, corner lot, vegetable garden, RV parking

The Award Winning Luxfords are coming to the Valley!

Private Residences where Luxury is Affordable.

Call the Dave Team for Details ICe PR

00 W ne 9,9 8 $1

FIRst tIme on the maRKet! 00 4,9 $ 27

5890 saUndeRs Road

• Four bedrooms, one bath, large living room on 0.53 Acre • Fully fenced, overheight carport, wood shed, chicken coup

5360 hIghland dRIVe

• Four bedroom, three bath plus den and large rec room • Stunning craftsmanship, superior quality custom built by Bill Goorts

loVelY CoUntRY estate!

00 9,8 $ 49

6266 KaRen PlaCe

• Beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on 1.2 acres • Organic garden, creek through property, mountain views

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

4123 aRgYle stReet

5057 soUthgate stReet

• Great corner location for your office or retail store • 24 strata homes above plus 9 other commercial units

CoUntRY log home!

00 9,9 $ 31

5792 stRathCona stReet

soUth PoRt Class!

00 9,0 $ 34

standaRd oF eXCellenCe! 00 9,9 $ 56

4175 RaVenhIll aVenUe

5630 stRICK Road

• 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet area, private yard and beautifully landscaped

soUth PoRt ChaRm! 00 5,0 $ 31

PeaCeFUl lIVIng on gReenBelt!

00 9,5 $ 25

VICtoRIa QUaY Condo!

00 9,9 $ 14

2875 CaRmIChael CRes.

305-4505 VICtoRIa QUaY

• 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck, hot tub, mount. views, ready for in-law suite

ChaRmIng RanCheR! 00 7,8 $ 21

205-5170 angUs stReet

• One bedroom, one bath, open floor plan and gas fireplace • Laundry in unit, security entr., storage unit & trans nearby

soUth PoRt FamIlY home WIth In-laW sUIte! 00 9,5 $ 41

3570 10th aVenUe

• Like brand new rancher, open floor plan with alley access • 2 bdrms, 2 baths, kitchen that features maple cabinetry

3530 FRanK stReet

• Five bedroom, three bath with two bedroom suite • Brand new flooring, fresh paint & 2 gas fireplaces

staRteR home!

0 ,00 $ 99

4865 sWanson stReet

• North Port home located in a great neighbourhood • 2 bdrms, 1 bath, detached workshop and alley access

CheRRY CReeK dUPleX! 00 9,9 $ 31

3580 Veldham Road

• Each unit 1310 sf, main level entry, 3 bdrm, 2 baths • 0.43 acre, detached workshop & 3 bay over height carport

John’s Corner email: john@midislandhomes.com PRIVaCY and VIeWs! 0 ,90 9 $ 27

3561 17th aVenUe

• Vaulted ceiling throughout and plenty of windows let in natural light • Spacious three bedrooms plus den, two baths and a large family room

4621 melRose stReet

2636 5th aVenUe

• 3 bedroom home is located on a quiet street • Newer vinyl thermal windows, large fully fenced backyard

doWntoWn Condo!

00 2,0 $ 11

Ph: (250) 731-4101

• 1.85 acres in Cherry Creek featuring 3 carports for your toys • Complete one bedroom suite with a private entrance

YoU FoUnd It!

FIRst tImeR oR InVestoR! 00 9,9 $ 11

PRIme BUsIness loCatIon! 00 9,9 $ 26

• Cherry Creek rancher with open concept and large kitchen • 2 car garage, carport for the boat and room for the RV

the UltImate ResIdenCe! 00 1,5 $ 53

homes UndeR $120,000

6379 FaYette Road

• Lg split level 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2.17 acres • Riding ring and two barns with 3 horse stalls

www.albernivalleynews.com B5

the Dave Koszegi Team

sPRoat laKe PRoPeRtIes sPRoat laKe WateRFRont!

00 9,0 $ 69

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013

• 4 bedroom plus den, 3 bath rancher on 1 acre, large shop • Swimming pool, pool house, play house & outdoor kitchen

• 4 bedroom, three bath upper south port home • Fully fenced yard, newer roof, close to schools and

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom open floor plan, gas FP in livingrm • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck, views of the river

Personal Real Estate Corporation

• Three bedroom, three bath home is move in ready • Recent updates, RV parking, tree house, gardens and rock fire pit

oCean & moUntaIn VIeWs! 00 9,0 $ 24

1.3 aCRes at sPRoat laKe! 00 9,9 $ 53

10491 laKeshoRe Rd

3575 16th aVenUe

FUllY UPdated dUPleX! 0 ,90 8 6 $1

4468 lathom Road -

• Up and down duplex has been completely renovated • Each featuring one bedroom, one bath and shared laundry

BRIng the moVIng Van! 00 9,9 $ 26

3724 esteVan dRIVe

• 16x24 serviced casita, kitchen with 2 fridges & microwave • 100 ft. beach front, concrete RV Pad with power & septic

•4 bedroom, 3 bath, Redford Heights family home •Quiet neighbourhood, amazing views of the mountains

soUth PoRt ChaRaCteR home!

sPRoat laKe WateRFRont!

00 9,9 $ 72

e IC PR

00 9,0 1 2

W ne $

• Updated four bedroom, two bath family home • 66x120 lot on no thru road, 50 yr roof, new flooring

John Clark

4378 noRth CResCent

• Three bedroom, three bath with views of the city • Wood floors, arched doorways, sun room, three storey's

BeaUtIFUl CReeKs edge!

0 ,90 9 5 $2

4481 glensIde CRes.

• This four bedroom, three bath home, private yard on greenspace • Kitsuksis Creek just steps away, close to all amenities

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

9492 stIRlIng aRm dRIVe

•Three bedroom,one bath home on a half acre lot •3 vehicle carport with additional accommodations

laRge sPlIt leVel home!

00 9,9 $ 17

3613 7th aVenUe

• 4 bdrm, 2 bath home plus rec room on a corner double lot • Fully Fenced, covered patio, centrally located, close to shopping

B4 www.albernivalleynews.com

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 - Alberni Valley News

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts 24 hour direct: 250.723.SOLD (7653)

DAVE KOSZEGI RealtoR

Email: dave@midislandhomes.com Web: midislandhomes.com davekoszegi.com 723sold.com

®

sPRoat laKe VaCatIon! ,000 $239

C-3 10324 laKeshoRe Road

8245 dICKson dRIVe

• 4 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts astounding views • Updated, vaulted ceilings, newer wharf and 26x25 shop

VIeWs! VIeWs! VIeWs! 00 9,9 $ 13

2835 1st aVenUe

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with basement & 2nd floor • No-thru road with astounding views and a Shop

sPRoat laKe getaWaY! 00 9 ,0 $ 41

18620 PaCIFIC RIm hWY.

• 29’ 2005 Keystone Trailer on large private lot • Located at Tall Timbers gated community

• 132 feet of pristine sproat lake frontage with wharf • Newer 2 storey cabin, 2 bdrms, picture windows, lake side deck

moUntaIn and oCean VIeWs! 00 9,0 $ 17

teRRaCe lane PatIo home!

00 4,9 $ 20

301-2825 3Rd aVenUe

• 2 bed, 1 bath corner condo with plenty of windows • Secure building, laundry in unit, gas fireplace in living room

4-3774 12th aVenUe

• Open floor plan design with 2 bed, 2 bath plus den • Near shops, restaurants, amenities & the hospital

Claire’s Corner

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

ImmaCUlate sPRoat laKe WateRFRont!

00 9,9 $ 84

10242 stIRlIng aRm CRes

• 4 Bdrm, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

FUllY RenoVated!

00 9,0 $ 46

7303 Bell Road

• 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 year young reno’s and addition • 2.5 acres, 40x30 shop, RV parking, two tier partially covered dec

BRand neW RanCheR! 00 9,9 $ 26

Ph: (250) 730-1608 email:clairestorie@live.ca

Claire Storie

CLAIRE HAS BUYER’S !

Looking to Purchase Country Property with 2+ Acres Thinking of Selling?

Does your home fit the description?

3938 ComPton Road

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, spacious rooms • Recessed lighting, laminate flooring, covered deck with views

1.9 BeaUtIFUl aCRes! 00 9,9 $ 39

Give Claire a call! hUge shoP! 00 4,0 $ 18

hUge shoP! 00 6,0 $ 19

2762 7th aVenUe

• Three bdrm, two bath private home, large living room • Fully fenced, detached single garage, views of the mountains

West Coast ContemPoRaRY!

500 , 3 $ 19

2525 11th aVenUe

2527 15th aVenUe

• 2 Bedroom, 2 bath classic South Port home • Energy efficient, lg shop, new windows and heat pump

attentIon hoRse loVeRs! 00 5,9 $ 13

2587 1st aVenUe

• Some updates done, spacious living room with fireplace • Kitchen offers Kingston Cherry Cabinets, hot tub & sauna room

• 3 bedrrom 1 bath home with basement with in house workshop • Newer windows, roof, perimeter drains, plumbing and heat pump

Personal Real Estate Corporation

attentIon hoRse loVeRs! 99 9,9 $ 37

5510 dUndalK aVe noRth

➧

daVe team lIstIngs sell Call todaY to get YoURs sold!

ReadY to RetIRe? 00 5,0 $ 26

11-3535 BURde stReet

• 55+ Burde Hill Estates is a secure gated community • Brand New Roof, Hot Water Tank & Perimeter Drains

➧

oCean VIeWs! 00 9,8 $ 11

2567 1st aVenUe

• 2+ bedroom is a great starter or retirement home • Detached garage /workshop, alley access & close to marina

hIdden tReasURe! 00 9,0 $ 23

moVe In ReadY! 00 6,9 $ 21

2253 CameRon dRIVe

2489 6th aVenUe

• Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with some updates • Fruit Trees, raised garden beds, 2 sheds, 12x20 greenhouse

• Three bdrm, one bath main level entry with basement • 2 wood fireplaces, corner lot, vegetable garden, RV parking

The Award Winning Luxfords are coming to the Valley!

Private Residences where Luxury is Affordable.

Call the Dave Team for Details ICe PR

00 W ne 9,9 8 $1

FIRst tIme on the maRKet! 00 4,9 $ 27

5890 saUndeRs Road

• Four bedrooms, one bath, large living room on 0.53 Acre • Fully fenced, overheight carport, wood shed, chicken coup

5360 hIghland dRIVe

• Four bedroom, three bath plus den and large rec room • Stunning craftsmanship, superior quality custom built by Bill Goorts

loVelY CoUntRY estate!

00 9,8 $ 49

6266 KaRen PlaCe

• Beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on 1.2 acres • Organic garden, creek through property, mountain views

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

4123 aRgYle stReet

5057 soUthgate stReet

• Great corner location for your office or retail store • 24 strata homes above plus 9 other commercial units

CoUntRY log home!

00 9,9 $ 31

5792 stRathCona stReet

soUth PoRt Class!

00 9,0 $ 34

standaRd oF eXCellenCe! 00 9,9 $ 56

4175 RaVenhIll aVenUe

5630 stRICK Road

• 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet area, private yard and beautifully landscaped

soUth PoRt ChaRm! 00 5,0 $ 31

PeaCeFUl lIVIng on gReenBelt!

00 9,5 $ 25

VICtoRIa QUaY Condo!

00 9,9 $ 14

2875 CaRmIChael CRes.

305-4505 VICtoRIa QUaY

• 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck, hot tub, mount. views, ready for in-law suite

ChaRmIng RanCheR! 00 7,8 $ 21

205-5170 angUs stReet

• One bedroom, one bath, open floor plan and gas fireplace • Laundry in unit, security entr., storage unit & trans nearby

soUth PoRt FamIlY home WIth In-laW sUIte! 00 9,5 $ 41

3570 10th aVenUe

• Like brand new rancher, open floor plan with alley access • 2 bdrms, 2 baths, kitchen that features maple cabinetry

3530 FRanK stReet

• Five bedroom, three bath with two bedroom suite • Brand new flooring, fresh paint & 2 gas fireplaces

staRteR home!

0 ,00 $ 99

4865 sWanson stReet

• North Port home located in a great neighbourhood • 2 bdrms, 1 bath, detached workshop and alley access

CheRRY CReeK dUPleX! 00 9,9 $ 31

3580 Veldham Road

• Each unit 1310 sf, main level entry, 3 bdrm, 2 baths • 0.43 acre, detached workshop & 3 bay over height carport

John’s Corner email: john@midislandhomes.com PRIVaCY and VIeWs! 0 ,90 9 $ 27

3561 17th aVenUe

• Vaulted ceiling throughout and plenty of windows let in natural light • Spacious three bedrooms plus den, two baths and a large family room

4621 melRose stReet

2636 5th aVenUe

• 3 bedroom home is located on a quiet street • Newer vinyl thermal windows, large fully fenced backyard

doWntoWn Condo!

00 2,0 $ 11

Ph: (250) 731-4101

• 1.85 acres in Cherry Creek featuring 3 carports for your toys • Complete one bedroom suite with a private entrance

YoU FoUnd It!

FIRst tImeR oR InVestoR! 00 9,9 $ 11

PRIme BUsIness loCatIon! 00 9,9 $ 26

• Cherry Creek rancher with open concept and large kitchen • 2 car garage, carport for the boat and room for the RV

the UltImate ResIdenCe! 00 1,5 $ 53

homes UndeR $120,000

6379 FaYette Road

• Lg split level 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2.17 acres • Riding ring and two barns with 3 horse stalls

www.albernivalleynews.com B5

the Dave Koszegi Team

sPRoat laKe PRoPeRtIes sPRoat laKe WateRFRont!

00 9,0 $ 69

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013

• 4 bedroom plus den, 3 bath rancher on 1 acre, large shop • Swimming pool, pool house, play house & outdoor kitchen

• 4 bedroom, three bath upper south port home • Fully fenced yard, newer roof, close to schools and

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom open floor plan, gas FP in livingrm • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck, views of the river

Personal Real Estate Corporation

• Three bedroom, three bath home is move in ready • Recent updates, RV parking, tree house, gardens and rock fire pit

oCean & moUntaIn VIeWs! 00 9,0 $ 24

1.3 aCRes at sPRoat laKe! 00 9,9 $ 53

10491 laKeshoRe Rd

3575 16th aVenUe

FUllY UPdated dUPleX! 0 ,90 8 6 $1

4468 lathom Road -

• Up and down duplex has been completely renovated • Each featuring one bedroom, one bath and shared laundry

BRIng the moVIng Van! 00 9,9 $ 26

3724 esteVan dRIVe

• 16x24 serviced casita, kitchen with 2 fridges & microwave • 100 ft. beach front, concrete RV Pad with power & septic

•4 bedroom, 3 bath, Redford Heights family home •Quiet neighbourhood, amazing views of the mountains

soUth PoRt ChaRaCteR home!

sPRoat laKe WateRFRont!

00 9,9 $ 72

e IC PR

00 9,0 1 2

W ne $

• Updated four bedroom, two bath family home • 66x120 lot on no thru road, 50 yr roof, new flooring

John Clark

4378 noRth CResCent

• Three bedroom, three bath with views of the city • Wood floors, arched doorways, sun room, three storey's

BeaUtIFUl CReeKs edge!

0 ,90 9 5 $2

4481 glensIde CRes.

• This four bedroom, three bath home, private yard on greenspace • Kitsuksis Creek just steps away, close to all amenities

Port Alberni’s Real Estate Experts

9492 stIRlIng aRm dRIVe

•Three bedroom,one bath home on a half acre lot •3 vehicle carport with additional accommodations

laRge sPlIt leVel home!

00 9,9 $ 17

3613 7th aVenUe

• 4 bdrm, 2 bath home plus rec room on a corner double lot • Fully Fenced, covered patio, centrally located, close to shopping

B6 www.albernivalleynews.com

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 - Alberni Valley News

ONE PERCENT REALTY

Wendy Lover

(250) 735-7283

(250) 720-7653

Why Pay More?

wendylover@shaw.ca

ron@rongray.ca

$399,000

$439,900

OPEn HOUSE Sat. Oct. 5 1 pm - 2:30 pm

ING IST WL E N

MLS #355101

MLS #356400

3460 MaRKHaM Rd.

10575 cLaYOqUOt Rd

4289 nORtH PaRK dR. • 6 bed, 3 baths, 3 living areas • 2 Garages • Maple kitchen in main • Gorgeous views

• Updated 4 bed 2 bath w/attached garage • 150x124 lot in Cherry Creek • Detached 28x35 heated shop w/bathroom • Custom kitchen with island, 2 gas F/P • Hardwood floors – this is a must see!

• 4 bed 2 bath luxury home • On .79 of an acre.

• Very Private • Only 6 yrs old

$328,000

$299,900

SOLd MLS #359632

6144 MaRgOt Rd. CE PRI NEW

Ron Gray

Full MLS® Service at a Fraction of the Price Vancouver Island

$8,260 SavEd

$254,900

$218,000

W NE

$179,000

N TIO ERS N E P ATTVELO DE

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MLS #359969 MLS #358077

• Cherry Creek 4 bed 2 full baths • 30’ x 28’ shop with alley access • New gas furnace in 2012 • 80x160 lot on quiet street

MLS #347352

2403–7tH avE

4270 victORia dR. • 4 bedroom + a den • 3 bathrooms • 1/2 acre many mature fruit trees.

• 4 bed 2 bath w/ in-law suite • updated kitchen & baths • garage, attached workshop • fenced rear yard w/alley access • large 70x131 corner lot

4961 gERtRUdE St. • 3 separate titles, fruit trees • 3-44X143’ lots • Lots of potential

SELL YOUR HOME FOR $6,900.00

FLat FEE incLUdES FULL MLS SERvicE & adS HOMES OvER $600,000 aRE 1% + $900 in FEES, Saving YOU EvEn MORE!

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Mid-Island Realty

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4775 Dunbar Street SOLD by LANCE DOBOSZ 5036 Argyle Street SOLD by LANCE DOBOSZ 3642 15th Avenue SOLD by LANCE DOBOSZ g!

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$329,000

Reduced $20,000!!

269,000

$

Video tour available

3219 6th Avenue • 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths • 2 separate suites, fenced yard • Garage and alley access • Income of over 2000 per mo.

204,900

$

OPEN 279,000 HOUSE! SAT. OCT. 5 11-12 $

239,000

$

Reduced

Video tour available

3570 China Creek Rd • Lg updated family home w/suite • Quiet neighbourhood • Walk to schools, trails, owner motivated

OPEN $149,000 E! OCT. 5 12:15-1:15 HOUS SAT.

220,000

$89,000

$

Video tour available

3580 Markham Rd

3588 7th Avenue • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 2 seperate suites, • Alley access • Central location

139,000

$

• Great home in quiet Cherry Creek neighbourhood.

• Detached workshop • New drain tile.

4409 Burde Street • affordable starter home • room for a family • fenced level yard with alley access.

700/mo Lease

76,000

$

$

BEST BUY! 7875 Beaver Creek Road • Acreage • Panoramic views of the Beaufort range • Large country family home

2401 8th Avenue • 3+1 bdrms, totally updated home • Detached double garage • Quiet neighbourhood • Walking to school/daycare/parks

3925 6th Avenue • 4 bdrms, 1 bath, lots of character • Central location, • Walking distance to recreation facilities

4404 Bute Street • 2 bed, 1 bath rancher • Located in central location • Updated and move in ready

4847 Bute St.

4815 Johnston Rd. • High traffic location

• Best value property at this price range • Home ready to rent out as an investment property, or own for less than rent • Commercial Zoned, 4 bedrooms

When YOU are ready to buy or sell give me a call... competing for your business and working to keep it! $212,000 OPEN SAT. OCT. 5 12-1 HOUSE!

$255,000

OPEN $219,000 HOUSE!SAT. OCT. 5 1:30-2:30

$369,000

$279,900

hair Wheelcib le Access MLS#3616394270

4270 Bruce St.

Vicky Seredick

• 3 beds/ 2 baths • Corner lot, huge deck for entertaining • Large open kitchen for family gatherings.

• WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE!

MLS#3616394270

2465 Anderson Ave. • 3 beds/2baths • Character home with the best curb appeal on the block.

• Views of the canal and mountains • Great neighborhood!

MLS#363573

3607-16th Avenue • 3 bedrooms 1 bath • Spotless/move in ready • Wood burning stove in living room • Great valley, mountain and inlet

MLS#348384

MLS#347858

167 Boardwalk • Quaint and serene Bamfield!

• Great possibility as a summer retreat from city life • Boater and fisherman’s paradise • Cabin needs extensive renovations.

RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Port Alberni, 250-723-5666, 4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni

422 Burlo Island • • • • •

1/2 acre on Burlo Is in Bamfield Inlet Lot in a sheltered bay w/deep water moorage White Water treatment plant is in place.

A little bit of Heaven on earth!

Cabin needs extensive renovations.

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013

www.albernivalleynews.com B7

✷ OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY OCT 5th ✷ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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2472 - 9th Avenue. • $159,000

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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm PR New

4833 Helen St. • $179,900

4598 North CrEs. CUtE As A BUttoN • 2 bedroom completely renovated • new pluMbing, electrical, windows, roof & chimney • Double detached carport

49,900

$

4459 Arrowsmith rd.

North Port Lot • Level 40x84 lot • Close to all amenities • Price to go!

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4639 10th Ave. • $219,900

4037 - 8th Avenue • $159,900 CALLING RETIREES • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Wheelchair access • Central loacation

FAMILY HOME W/SHOP • 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Detached shop • Quiet neighborhood

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

5607 Kitsuksis Rd. • $339,900

6435 Cypress Blvd. • $529,000

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4270 Glenside Rd • $269,900 NORTH PORT • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath • Heat pump • Fruit trees and nicely landscaped

NORTH PORT • New windows, roof, paint trim, appliances • 2 bedroom rancher • Walking distance to all amenities

119,900

N

LIKE NEW • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Thermal windows, kitchen built-in(s) • RV parking, low maintenance yard

SOUTH PORT CHARMER • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Peek-a-boo inlet views • Huge sun room

$

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12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

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219,900

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North Port • 3 bedroom, 2 bath • New roof, new oil tank • Great mountain views

239,000

$

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HISTORIC CHARACTER HOME • 4 bedroom, 2 bath on 2.09 acres • Original wood floors throughout.

• Private quiet, minutes from all amenities

1,600,000

$

5350 FALLs roAd wow!

• 5.84 acres with 1187 ft of riverfront • Beautiful park like setting w/ swimming area • Picturesque views of Beaufort Range

249,000

$

124,900

$

5535 BroAdwAY AVE.

LOCATION ! LOCATION !

• Quiet neighborhood near Papermill dam • Great starter home • Fully fenced yard

319,900

$

PR New

Lot 2 dEBEAUX rd.

Lot 22 FErGUsoN rd.

historiC NEiGhBoUr • Next door to McLeans Mill • Over 25 treed acres in the ALR • Preferred Cherry Creek!

PristiNE wAtErFroNt • 5 acres along Somass River • Salmon/steelhead fishing year round • Build your dream home 7 mins. from town

CHERRY CREEK • 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom • Spacious with large living spaces throughout • Wrap around deck, fenced back, swimming pool

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2662 8th AVE. immACULAtE FAmiLY homE • Garden area, mtn views • Detached workshop • Thermal windows, BI vacuum, fully fenced

195,000

$

4493 8th AVE. QUIET AREA • RV Parking, workshop in house, fully fenced • Central location, mountain view, low maintenance yard

299,900

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For FREE Property Evaluation & Sales Plans, call:

Chris at 250-731-6637 or chris@arcusrealtors.com

Chris at 250-731-6637 or chris@arcusrealtors.com

4213 Princess Rd. Alease at 250-731-7733 or Port Alberni, BC

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Alease at 250-731-7733 or alease@arcusrealtors.com

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Sara Fox

CERTIFIED STagIng PRoFESSIonal

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MLS #363347

MLS #363617

#33 – 4110 kendall ~ $105,000 • Family orientated complex.

• Spacious, updated kitchen cabinets & large, spacious LR. • 3 large bdrms & 4 pce. bath upstairs.

• Best location in complex. Strata fee includes heat.

• A great starter home or investment

2718 7th ave. ~ $45,000 • South Port location amongst nice homes.

• Some ocean views.

• Sewer connection to lot.

• Lane access.

clean & bright 3 bdrm toWnhouse

44 x 125 Foot building lot

MLS #’s 343306 and 319378

lot 1 & lot 2 lugrin rd. ~ 59,900ea. $

• Build your dream home here in the

country yet minutes from town.

• Close to paper Mill Dam Park • Two 0.26 acre treed building lots.

Prime location!

MLS#354300

2850 highmoor rd.~

• 2 bedroom rancher on quiet street in Cherry Creek with attached 4 bay garage & fabulous 20 x 40 in ground swimming pool.

• Located on a 0.39 acre lot with low taxes.

• Features a spacious living room, cozy gas fireplace, kitchen; oak cabinets, newer countertops & backsplash, large master bdrm, laminate & ceramic tile flooring, newer thermal windows, security system, newer gas furnace and new roof in 2005.

• The huge 4 bay garage with approximately 1100 sq ft is sure to please.

20 x 40 in ground sWimming Pool

MLS#354300

lt 10-10531 aSher rd ~ $112,500 • 0.67 acre Sproat Lake area building lot.

• Located in a quiet area of nice homes just across the road from the lake.

• Great area, very quiet, don’t miss out on this great opportunity, not many building lots

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MLS#361309

MLS #352703

3641 anderSon ~ $119,900

3905 10th ave. ~ $110,000 • 3 bdrm home on very lg 93 x 125 lot” • Located centrally close to pool, arena, shopping and the hospital.

• Very lg kitchen & sep. dining area.

• Newer oil furnace and oil tank

great starter home or investment property

on Very large lot

• 3 bedroom home located centrally within walking distance to shopping, schools and hospital.

• Newer vinyl windows and new roof. New hot water tank.

• Large living room with laminate floors. Lane access to back yard. Fenced yard. On bus route

cute and clean

MLS #362902

MLS #354284

MLS#359774

3575 7th ave. ~ $128,900 • 2 bedroom home ready to move into. Quick possession available.

• Updated kitchen with island, attractive glass back splash & nicely tiled floors.

• Bright, open & spacious floor plan, newer vinyl windows

2815 anderSon ave. $149,900 • Cute 2 bedroom home located on large 45 x 132 lot in upper South Port.

• Detached single garage/workshop is insulated, drywalled & wired, has carport attached w/lane access.

• Completely fenced yard has cherry tree and maple tree for shade

great starter or retirement home

103-5262 argyle St. $156,000

4488 Beale St. ~ $179,900 • Spacious Duplex, Two, 2 bedroom units.

• Long term quiet tenants in place.

• Vendor is offering $10,000 cash back on completion for a full price offer.

harbour Quay condo

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• Newer 2 bdrm condo, fantastic ocean harbour views, located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and waterfront.

• Feature - 9 foot ceilings, private covered balcony & 6 ft picture windows.

• Owner has Hunter Douglas Cellular shades operated by built-in remote professionally installed & the windows tinted which keeps the unit nice & cool.

• Open kitchen design with maple cabinets, walk-in pantry and island with stools.

• Quiet building with great neighbours.

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MLS #361644

MLS#360083

3059 - 11th ave. - $189,900

• Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, lots of character & charm, located in a good neighbourhood close to 3 schools.

• Thermal vinyl windows, updated plumbing& new Updated 200 amp electrical service.

• Large spacious rooms throughout, featuring 9 foot ceilings in entrance, living room & master.

cute 2 bedroom home

4491 north park dr. ~ $189,900 • Large spacious living room with coved ceilings and newly refinished hardwood floors.

• All new vinyl thermal windows. Separate dining room.

• 3 good sized bedrooms on main floor all with brand new carpet.

3 bdrm home With 2 bdrm suite

3239 - 9th ave. ~ $199,000

• newly renovated 2 bedroom suite • Separate entrances and separate laundry.

• Directly across from park and tennis courts.

• Brand new roof and updated electrical.

• Low maintenance yard. Large back deck.

• Suites currently rented for $900 and $650.

3 bedroom home

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MLS#360743

2150 giBonS rd. ~ $249,900 • Great area and over 3000 sq feet of living space.

• Each unit has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and each with its own laundry.

• Newer hot water tanks. Backyards are fully fenced. Fence also separating the 2 yards.

3 bedroom each side by side duPlex

MLS #356525

3039 5th ave. ~ $249,900 • Turn key B&B home business could be yours in this beautiful character home • 4 spacious & unique bdrms, each with its own sep., private full bathroom.

• New kit. is open & inviting for guests

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MLS #353597

MLS #356211

6386 WitherS rd. ~ $265,000

2315 14th ave. - $264,000 • Well maintained, new lg vinyl windows and new roof in 2006. Updated kitchen & bathrm • Very bright & lgrec room w/door into backyard.

• Lg deck off kitchen which is partially covered

10571 aSher rd. ~ $274,900 • Sits on almost 1/2 acre and surrounded by lovely gardens & trees.

• Home was nicely rebuilt in 2000 so it is all new inside.

• Cozy living room with propane fireplace

country rancher located on 0.63 acre

on greenbelt in Quiet cul-de-sac

totally reno’d sProat laKe home

• Completely redone from top to bottom.

• New kitchen with maple cabinets, new drywall and flooring throughout.

• All new vinyl thermal windows. Large new bathroom with one piece shower/tub.

•3large & spacious bedrooms. Master bedroom has cheater door to bathroom.

• Detached workshop with power.

• Brand new septic tank & field. New perimeter drains. New wiring and upgraded 200 amp electrical panel.

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MLS#360948

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2474 14th ave. a ~ $239,900 • Character home has 4 bedrooms, original hardwood floors throughout, lg leaded windows letting in lots of natural light.

• Large living room with coved ceilings, French doors, and a newer efficient wood insert fireplace.

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MLS #362506

3852 WhittleStone ~ $289,900 • Very spacious and tastefully painted and some new light fixtures added • New laminate flooring in living room, dining room, hall and family room • Refinished kit. cabinets & new hardware

Quality large 3 bedroom rancher

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MLS #357688

3920 haSlam rd. ~ $299,900 • Large 89 by 175 corner lot • Cozy living room with large bright windows and a wood burning fireplace.

• Lg & bright sunroom off kitchen w/skylights.

• Kitchen has brand new SS appliances

immaculate home in north Port

MLS#360459

4971 Batty rd. ~ $319,000 • New septic field in 2000, new roof & vinyl windows & hardi plank siding.

• Large 13 by 25 living room added on. Electrical upgraded to 200 amp panel.

• Very private and quiet backyard with gardens

3 bedroom country home on 5 acres

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19190 paciFic rim hWy. ~ $356,000 • Waterfront lot easily accessible from the highway with a good shared road • Half acre, 66 ft of waterfront, clean, clear fresh water great for swimming, kayaking and fishing.

Deep water for boat moorage.

best Priced sProat laKe WaterFront ProPerty

MLS #356211

4713 leSlie St. ~ $379,900 • 3 bdrm, 3 bath 3000 sq. ft. home on .85 acre property in high exposure area.

• Beautifully landscaped yard w/in-ground swimming pool and newly done cement deck and tile work.

immaculate inside and out!

MLS #357681

10355 BiShop dr. ~ 399,900 • 2584 sqft home on 0.69 acre lot.

• Very large deck perfect for barbequeing and entertaining.

• 3 bedrooms on the top floor all with their own individual decks and phantom screens $

sProat laKe Family home

Sproat lake Water vieW Building lotS

MLS #363077

#4-4951 Burke rd. ~ $239,000 • Quality finished 8 unit patio home development offers a luxurious carefree lifestyle w/everything you need close by • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home boasts 1200 square feet of bright living space with lots of windows & pot lighting.

• 9 foot ceilings, crown moldings, gas FP & bar style island in the kit.

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• Spectacular views of the #1 recreational lake on Vancouver Island.

• These large lots are now available to purchase and build your year round home or summer getaway.

• Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with a paved road adjacent to Lake access.

• Have your own boat moorage slip for a small maintenance fee.

• Klehkoot Uplands lots are a bare land strata with underground services to the lots.

• Sophisticated water system in place with brand new septic system and underground hydro to lots.

MLS # 348318

maSSacre iSland - $699,000 • Your own exclusive island retreat on the crystal clear waters of Sproat Lake!

• Over 1000 ft of water frontage, incredible panoramic mountain and lake views, and 0.85 acre of wooded tranquility

sProat laKe island With cabin

roWe road ~ $825,000

• Bordered by Regional District landfill on one side.

• Good accessible road on property. Low taxes.

• Can be logged. No estimated of value available for saleable timber.

• Would be ideal location for potential campground

137.2 acres oF Forested timbered land aVailable

For 7 days only (Oct. 1-7), the sellers have decided to release the Aldan Rd. Lots at the following prices:

Lot 1 - $155,000 Lot 2 - $145,000 Lot 3 - $145,000 Lot 4 - $135,000

Lot 5 - $95,000 Lot 6 - $105,000 Lot 7 - $149,900 Lot 10 - $165,000

From $119,900