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HOLME STEPPING DOWN
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Elections are in the air, and after 29 years in politics, Regional District of Nanaimo director George Holme has announced he will not seek re-election this fall. “I will be stepping down,” he told The NEWS from his Nanoose Bay residence Tuesday afternoon. The decision comes after nearly three decades of representing Nanoose Bay on the RDN board. Recently, Holme has been instrumental in pushing a major development project in the Fairwinds area forward while maintaining relations with the Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose First Nation). When asked what prompted his decision to leave the board, he said with a chuckle: “I guess old age.” The 17-member RDN board has representatives directly elected in seven rural areas: Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Coombs/Errington, Deep Bay/Bowser, Cedar, Gabriola and Pleasant Valley. The remaining 10 members are appointed from councils in Nanaimo (seven councillors), Parksville (one), Qualicum Beach (one) and Lantzville (one). Meanwhile, long-time French Creek rep RDN chair Joe Stanhope has vowed to seek reelection. Stanhope was first elected to the RDN board in 1996 and has been part of municipal politics ever since — serving as chair of the board for the last 12 years. Stanhope said he was not planning on letting his name stand for another election, but he told The NEWS this week he decided recently to seek office once again. See FELL, VEENHOF UNDECIDED, page A9
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ART IN THE GARDEN: Janeane MacGillivray of Nanaimo admired the colourful canvas that artist Dan Gray was working on from his prime waterfront location at Milner Gardens and Woodland on Saturday. This year’s Art and Photography in the Garden event showcased 26 local artists painting, sketching, carving, and throwing clay. For more photos from the event, visit: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ALLEGATIONS IN QUALICUM BEACH
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The debate surrounding Qualicum Beach’s Growth Containment Boundary (GCB) has been deferred while one town councillor consults his lawyer. At Monday’s council meeting, councillors were presented with a number of options from staff regarding the GCB, after the Regional District of Nanaimo’s board of directors did not approve the town’s request to make a minor amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy. One of those
options in front of council Mondaywas to advance the Pheasant Glen application for development. The issue involves a previous vote by council to amend the town’s Official Community Plan and extend the GCB to meet the town’s municipal boundary. This would eliminate the need to consult with the RDN over land-use issues and would help move the Pheasant Glen development forward. But Coun. Dave Willie said at Monday’s meeting that some “late-breaking
information” had come to light about half an hour before the meeting. Willie said he wanted to defer the vote on the OCP amendment until he could review the package and talk to his lawyer. He added that he didn’t mind a phone call or a letter, but this was too much. “What I really find appalling is when individuals have to attack me personally, attack my business personally and attack the employees that work for me, because that’s basically what’s happening.” See WILLIE APPALLED, page A9
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Nearly 150 people have been deployed from the Coastal Fire Centre to help fight fires in other parts of the province. But according to CFC information officer Lynn Wheeler that doesn’t leave our fire centre short staffed. “We’re in good condition,” said Wheeler, who added that despite the area’s fire danger level being quite high we have “resources in place.” Wheeler said that every person who is dispatched to another area of the province is replaced by someone else. “We move people around a lot but we make sure every fire centre is adequately covered,” said Wheeler, who is usually based in Port Alberni but is filling in for another information officer at the moment. The CFC covers all of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii. In the Parksville Qualicum Beach area 12 people are currently working in other fire centres in British Columbia. Wheeler said none of the people deployed are firefighters but work in finance, dispatch, logistics, planning, operations and communications. She said “everyone who has been dispatched has someone replacing them” as the fire centre practices cross training their staff for times like this. Wheeler said depending on the fire season people may be deployed for a week, or the entire summer.
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Will he or won’t he? Parksville Mayor Chris Burger will let the public know on Thursday whether he intends to run for re-election this fall. Burger’s news conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Jensen Avenue. Check www.pqbnews.com on Thursday afternoon for the highlights of the news conference, and read The NEWS on Tuesday, Aug. 19 for the full story. There have been two other people who have indicated they will run for mayor of Parksville in the Saturday, Nov. 15 municipal elections, Antonio Farinha and Coun. Bill Neufeld. Burger won the mayor’s seat in 2011 with 2,355 votes. The next closest vote-getter, former MLA Paul Reitsma, garnered 749 votes. Those who want to be a candidate for council or mayor in Parksville can pick up nomination packages from city hall starting Friday, August 22. To get on the ballot, these nomina-
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Parksville’s Resort Drive businesses have been busy hosting visitors to the area but next month they are welcoming the locals to discover what the tourists appreciate and will keep the summer fun going a little longer at their annual street party. The third annual Party on the Drive is a fun, free, family event that keeps getting bigger and better and will be buzzing with activities from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 7. What started out as a way to bring some exposure to the resorts in the south end of Parksville has turned into Vancouver Island’s largest street party. With the tremendous success of the inaugural event in 2012, which had more than 2,000 people in attendance, that number blossomed to 4,500 last year and organizers are now expecting up to 7,000 people. Event planner Carrie Powell-Davidson said with that many people expected, Citizens on Patrol will be managing the parking. “We are putting a lot of work into ensuring the parking is better organized. We will have parking attendants and the resorts have parking We are putting in a huge slide—probably the world’s so people can drive in, park at one of the largest inflatable slide. designated parking spots and walk all CARRIE POWELL-DAVIDSON over Parksville’s Resort Drive community,� she said. Powell-Davidson said they have added even more activities to this year’s street fair and there will be something going on the entire length of Resort Drive. “We are growing leaps and bounds with events all over the resorts inside and out. There will be a lot more emphasis on spreading it out and having activities from one end to the other.� She said at Oceanside Village Resort they are closing the parking lot and filling the space with activities. “We are building Oceanside Village Resort this year because a lot
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of people think all of the action is at Tigh-Na-Mara. We want them to check out the entire party. We are putting in a huge slide—probably the world’s largest inflatable slide. As well the area around Rip Tide Lagoon will have two stages, tattoo and glitter artists, and the Texas BBQ.� She said Jump Around Promotions will be bringing several bouncy castles and other giant inflatable fortresses to ensure everyone has plenty of fun. “For example at Ocean Sands on their property overlooking the ocean there will be the zorb balls, a big pirate inflatable, plus they are going to open up their pool to the public so people can take their family down there and spend some time and have fun.�
While the event is free, some attractions will have a small fee and Powell-Davison said people will be able to purchase a book of tickets for $10 to use throughout the area. This year there will be six stages, all running musical acts throughout the entire festival. Powell-Davidson said they have assembled a broad range of talented musicians including Dave Marco, Exit 51 and the upbeat Calypso and African music of Kumbana Marimba. There will be a new a dancers stage set up at the tennis court at Ocean Trails hosting dancers including the Rainbow Stew Cloggers and Ramona Passarello who will put on a belly dance show and be teaching the audience some of her moves. She said there will also be more
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“I wasn’t planning on it (running for re-election) but things have changed for me,” Stanhope said. “You need to make sure you are in tune with the community and I feel I am.” Stanhope said he has some projects underway he’d like to finish including developing Wembley Road into a more pedestrian and cyclist friendly area. Julian Fell, who represents Coombs/Errington, said he hasn’t made a final decision in terms of the fall election. “There’s some personal factors weighing against it (running for re-election) but there are also good reasons to run,” said Fell. “I haven’t arrived at a resolution.”
Similarly, director Bill Veenhof, who represents Deep Bay/Bowser, said he hasn’t decided if he will run or not this fall. Those who want to be a candidate for an area director position in RDN districts including Deep Bay/Bowser, French Creek, Coombs/ Errington and Nanoose Bay may pick up a nomination package the week of August 25. The nomination period begins Sept. 30. To get on the ballot, these nomination packages must be returned to the RDN by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. The RDN represents a population of 140,000 people. It is the third largest regional district in the province.
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Willie said the information distributed by Deb and Fox McKinley isn’t accurate and he said he takes great offence to it. The package, he said, infers that approval of the Pheasant Glen development would be to Willie’s betterment. His company, he argued, is based in Parksville and did 87 per cent of its business outside of Oceanside last year. “I’m appalled and I thought in this town we were way above that and I think for 99.9 per cent they are, but there’s a few people in here when they can’t get their way otherwise decide they can attack people, their business and their employees.” Coun. Scott Tanner wanted to amend the deferral and ask staff for a new package on the issue that does not combine Pheasant Glen and the minor amendment, but make them two separate reports. Coun. Brouilette said she wouldn’t
go for the amendment. “It’s not that I don’t agree that these things should be separate, because I have already said that a number of times, however in this report and because of previous conversations and with the entire issue, including going to the RDN, I think that some of council, the mayor and yourself (Tanner) have combined them in the past — it’s there now, and I think the whole thing should be deferred.” Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer pointed out Tanner combined the two issues at the RDN: “I really think they are inseparable because south of Qualicum Beach is a large part of the discussion around Pheasant Glen so I think we’re talking out of both sides of our mouth if you try to say we’re going to now deal with them separately.” Tanner’s amendment failed and the motion to defer passed.
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ome people have zero respect for the environment and rules regarding ocean wildlife. And they don’t seem to care if they make themselves or some loved ones very ill. Or, even more scary, the general public in the form of restaurant customers. We have no solid proof any local restaurant is selling possibly contaminated oysters, but we would advise locals and tourists alike to ask your server where the shellfish is from before you dine. Reputable operations will be proud to tell you exactly where and when they got their oysters and other menu items. We do know a few things related to shellfish harvesting that cannot be disputed (the first three points are from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans website): • it is illegal to buy, sell or barter, or attempt to buy, sell or barter, any fish caught by sport fishing (recreational licence); • due to sanitary contamination concerns, there is no harvesting of shellfish from the Rathtrevor Provincial Park boundary to French Creek, a closure that has been in effect for years; • the daily limit for Pacific oysters in our region is 15 (recreational licence); • people continue to illegally harvest shellfish by the bucket load in Parksville Bay and other closed areas in our region. We get calls from concerned residents once in a while, people who live close to the water and witness groups of people pack large buckets with dozens, no, hundreds of oysters off the beach. We received such a call this week from a resident who views Parksville Bay from her deck. This caller was suggesting the buckets of oysters were being walked to a local restaurant. We raced to the Bay to see if we could get photographic evidence of such, but we were too late. Our reader said the DFO has been notified. The law says any shellfish sold in a restaurant must be purchased (bags are tagged and traceable) from a licensed processor, not a guy who sells them to a proprietor at the back door of the eatery. We understand the DFO doesn’t have a lot of staff these days. However, we’d suggest this issue demands serious attention and action from the DFO and Island Health. Any actions conducted by these government agencies should be made public in a timely manner to spread the word authorities are watching and penalties are very real for those who flout the law and put the health of residents in danger. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters PUBLIC PAY TOO HIGH Has the average hard-working citizen had enough news regarding public employees (formerly known as public servants, lucky to have a job) reaping decadent amounts of bonuses, severance pay in addition to top dollar wages? (‘Severance totals $371K’, The NEWS, Aug. 5) It is the private sector that produces the wealth, adds to the GNP and basically provides the wages paid to doctors, teachers, police and government workers. We all know the system is top heavy and is/has been corrupted by those who have so far been caught like senators Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin. The entire concept of entitlement is out of balance when, for example, the sick leave policy intended to assist an ill worker becomes a payout scheme at termination time. Come on now, 120 sick days accumulation reimbursement? In the past, if sick days weren’t used in one year, so be it, at least you were covered. There are still positions where the employee gets two weeks vacation after one year, whereas teachers get 11, plus stats, plus those professional development days that are always tacked on to a weekend. It seems that greed always trumps gratitude for many and this must be factored in when our elected governments set hiring and termination policies, especially concerning overly generous payouts to the already well to do. Remember the gross payout and pension to the B.C. Ferries CEO after only eight years service? If we are in fact considered to be civilized, then how about monitoring this excess from these acts of financial violence and channel funding to the less fortunate in a fair manner, as in providing low in-
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Congratulations to Julie Preston and Emily Duff, two of our swimmers from Ravensong Waterdancers Synchronized Swimming Club, on their successes in the recent B.C. Summer Games, held in Nanaimo. We are very proud of both of these outstanding girls and the accomplishments they have achieved. It’s great to see their experience and skills learned through the local synchro club allowed them to participate in an opportunity such as this. Again, congratulations. HEATHER MAHONY Qualicum Beach
TEACHERS THINKING OF STUDENTS
In his letter (The NEWS, July 29) Jim Lettic is incorrect in his assumption that teachers in this district have not considered the needs of our students come September. Here are the facts: • We chose not to picket False Bay Elementary in order for the new generator to be installed on Lasqueti Island. • We also withdrew our pickets from Errington Elementary in order for work to proceed on the boiler being replaced. • Teachers also made sure that our pickets did not interfere with the start of any summer recreation programs in our communities. These decisions were made with our communities, our parents, and our students in mind. • Finally, we decided in the second week
of July to cease picketing at all schools in order to allow CUPE workers to prepare schools for students in September. In the meantime, teachers are out in the community rallying to keep alive our concerns over our working conditions and the learning conditions of our students. There is much more at stake in this dispute that will impact the learning conditions in classrooms than not having this district’s reconfiguration completed on time. DEBBIE MORRAN, PRESIDENT MOUNT ARROWSMITH TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION Parksville
The emperor has no clothes. How is it that after all this time nothing has changed? The public has witnessed for the past 40plus years how fires have been controlled by the Mars water bombers quickly and effectively. Now, an inexperienced forest minister has reinvented the wheel and we are all paying for it through loss of timber and the cost of prolonged activity of crews using inadequate equipment as was recently played out at Nimpkish Lake. Churchill said: “give us the tools and we will finish the job.” The new emperor has created a new empire, surrounded by yes men in the friendly monopoly of party loyalists. Other countries are dedicating their efforts to building fleets of larger water bombers, not bucket brigade fleets. It will probably require a change of government to assess the current situation. But then that is true of other botched policies for education, health care, etc. ART SKIPSEY Qualicum Beach
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QB growth will happen: balance must be considered
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his year’s election in Qualicum Beach should address our pressing issues of growth, preservation and process in a way that repairs our trust in the offices of the mayor and council. The community has got itself into a political log-jam; I believe the problem originated with the last Official Community Plan exercise. In my 30 years as a practicing planner, I have come to appreciate how essential a well designed process is to a successful outcome. Our process was ill-conceived; in an attempt to control the outcome, we significantly muddied the waters. We were not presented with a clear, structured, sequential process that identified significant issues, evaluated options, and developed clear logical objectives. Throughout the OCP process, many people said they thought that change was needed, but we never came to agreement on the actual changes that would make sense to us. Many people voted for councilors who support change, but those councilors entered office without a clear roadmap for change. Many of the “big ideas” presented, which captured some of the most creative ideas in the community, were not reflected in the OCP. As a result, we have an abstract OCP document, confusing and impenetrable for many people. It doesn’t paint a clear picture of what we are trying to do. We don’t have a clear vision for where we are
going. We need this Master Plan more any control over? How does proposed than ever now to rally the community to- growth fit in with existing development? Is gether. growth for the sake of growth the inevitaIn the absence of this clear plan, con- ble way of the future? Is “more” the same troversial changes are being proposed, as “better”? Who benefits from what kind and, at the same time, there have been of growth? Do the taxpayers owe the demany positive additions to the fabric velopment community opportunities for of the town. In the absence of this clear open ended growth and expansion? Do plan, there is much tension in the com- they owe the business community a guarmunity. If we continue to antee of business success? squabble, we run the risk of My vision involves the losing an important opporfollowing: patterns of develtunity to identify and debate By Andrew Brown opment that respond to the the key issues. In the coming natural amenities, spatial months, it is important that limitations, and resources of we design a discussion prothe physical environment; a cess that enables us to rise compact, high-quality built above the tension, identify environment comprised of the issues, and move forward buildings that defer to each with a clear sense of direcother in siting, form, scale, tion. Planning is something and character; and an ineveryone can participate in ter-connected network of if the process of thinking, discussion, and public urban recreational spaces and evaluation is sufficiently transparent. streets scaled for compatible vehicular Growth and change will happen, but and pedestrian circulation. I would also the big question is: what kind of growth like to see us have a community dialogue and change do we want? Do we want the about the quality of experience offered design of the town to reflect garish com- by urban environment, about beauty and mercialism, genteel residential neighbor- ugliness, visual and noise pollution, and hoods, domination by vehicles, pleasant the symbolic features that we want to preurban and pedestrian amenities, or a care- serve. fully considered balance of all of these? As a taxpayer, I am entitled to an elecShould we be maintaining the current tion process characterized by rational community footprint, expand, or con- thinking, intelligence, openness and good centrate on improving the quality of life will. I am not interested in resentments, instead? What kind of growth do we have grudges, stonewalling, hidden agendas,
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or manipulation. Yes! I have seen all these behaviors over the last eight years. What can we reasonably expect from our Mayor and Councilors? For most people, openness and honesty are a first principle. Can the Mayor and Councilors articulate their step-by-step process for a making a coherent vision of the future town a reality? Do they have actual experience or just opinions? How about some indication of success in dealing with proactive community dialogue, an understanding of town planning principles, familiarity with professional planning and design processes, (including Official Community Plans and Master Plans!), and an understanding of community sustainability as a balance of environmental, economic, social and cultural factors, rather than the product of a single-minded focus on short-term economic gain? In the coming months, I hope to see all the issues outlined here discussed in a public forum which enables us to make informed choices in the fall election. The community deserves a discussion process managed objectively and professionally, and a town council that rises far above the current mood of confusion, distrust and recrimination. Andrew Brown first came to Qualicum Beach as a summer student in 1961. He moved here permanently in 2006. He earned degrees in architecture, environmental design and arts. He says he is not seeking any elected office in November.
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Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid and George Minshull are well on their way to reaching their fundraising goal following a successful event at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club August 8. Thanks to some generous donations from the community, the Cops for Cancer/Tour de Rock riders said they will be able to send at least three kids to Camp Goodtimes. It costs $1,000 to send one child to the camp that supports kids who are impacted by cancer. Black Press, owner of The NEWS, is a major sponsor of the Tour de Rock. A live and silent auction generated more than $3,000 at the event last weekend. One live auction item which fetched $1,300 included a private 10-course dinner, featuring a private concert by Brodie Dawson. The meal includes libations and will be prepared by Oura Giakoumakis of the Thalassa Restaurant and will be
served by Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Brian Hunter. Giakoumakis has been an enthusiastic Tour de Rock supporter and has even shaved her head a few times to support her nephew, who had a long battle with cancer after being diagnosed with leukemia at age two. Georgios Bourodemos is now a healthy teenager, but Giakoumakis continues to endorse the annual Tour de Rock campaign, which raises money to help send children who are battling cancer to Camp Goodtimes. Next year, she hopes to raise $75,000 in just one day by putting on a music concert at the Arbutus Meadows Event and Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Bay. She said 1,800 tickets will be sold and for those who want a VIP experience, 20 pickup trucks with a maximum of 100 people will have an opportunity to have a private tailgate party with the band. The next fundraiser featuring Reid and Minshull will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Quality Inn Bayside in Parksville. Tickets for the beer and burger night are $20 and can be purchased at The Bayside, Parksville Chrysler or any member of the Rotary Club of Parksville.
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Town not conducting phone poll Some residents say they are confused by name being given to the survey LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
A phone poll currently taking place in Qualicum Beach is “a sham and fraud,” according to one Qualicum Beach resident. At Monday night’s town council meeting, a couple of residents shared their concern about a phone poll that is calling itself the Qualicum Beach Quality of Life Survey. Neil Horner said the poll must be directed by council since that was the name of the town’s survey during the last Official Community Review process. But he questioned why it was asking people their opinion of him. “I’m assuming that it’s yours because
it sounds very much like the OCP review process, is it not?” he asked Mayor Teunis Westbroek during the public comments portion of the meeting. Westbroek said council doesn’t normally answer questions from the gallery in this portion of the meeting, but he did confirm that neither council nor staff was conducting a Quality of Life phone poll survey. “This seems to be attempting to be something it’s not because they are labelling themselves this way. Dare I say it’s a sham and a fraud and whoever has anything to do with this should be ashamed of themselves — they’re trying to put one over on the residents of Qualicum Beach,” Horner said. Graham Riches echoed Horner’s concerns and invited council and town administration to look into the poll and report back at the next public council meeting. He presented a number of
questions to councillors that he wanted to see answered, such as who commissioned the survey. Coun. Mary Brouilette reiterated that the poll was not directed by council. “This council, this staff, had absolutely nothing to do with this survey. It’s not our name, it’s not our questions and if you want to find out then please do so as a private citizen.” Riches said the poll is an attempt to persuade voters using a survey masquerading as a quality of life survey and council has a responsibility to get to the bottom of it. The town issued a statement Wednesday stating that the poll was not commissioned by the town, it originates from an Ontario telephone number and the company conducting the poll identifies itself as Logit Group. For more from town council’s meeting, please go to www.pqbnews.com
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Property owners in Qualicum Beach with a very narrow lot will not have to undo recent renovations nor will they receive a Land Title notice against their property. This was after a town staff recommendation failed at a council meeting Monday night. Property owner Connie Heringa tried to convince the town Monday night not to file the notice against the title. She said she and her husband had completed some renovations, but
because the home encroaches outside the property lines, only upkeep and maintenance was allowed. The property lines are the only the width of about 12 feet and it is “not buildable” said Luke Sales, director of planning, at the meeting. However, variances were issued for the home at 2925 Island Hwy W, and others like it in the area, before the Heringas bought the property. Heringa didn’t know her home was outside the property lines — she revealed later in the meeting — she thought the property lines were simply the building envelope.
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In order to do any structural work or changes to the overall footprint of the home, a building permit is required. However it’s not possible for the town to issue a building permit for work occurring outside someone’s property, because that contravenes the town’s building bylaw, Sales said. “You can’t reconstruct a roof of a different shape without a building permit,” he said. Read the full story ONLINE at www.pqbnews.com
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6:30-8:30pm, Picnic Shelter at the Parksville Comm. Park. Chevy Ray & the Fins. Real Rock n’ Roll, hits from the 50’s. 250-951-2678. info@parksvillebeachfest.ca
5:30-8:30pm, Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra at Deep Bay Marine Field Stn, 370 Crome Pt. Rd, Bowser. $60. 250-740-6611, deepbay@ viu.ca. http://viudeepbay. com/2014/06/25/music-bythe-bay/
SAT. AUG 16 CATSPAN FOOD DRIVE 10am-4pm, Thrifty Foods (Parksville) large lot. Bring wet/dry cat food donations (or $) to the CatSpan tent. Canadian Tire $ accepted! 250-248-6095, jsaina@ telus.net, http://www. catspanferalscom/index.html
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QB FARMERS MARKET Family Day today, 8:30am12pm, Veterans Way. Crafts, face painting, and the fire truck will be there for info and tours. . 250-951-6516.
SUN. AUG 17 SHOW & SHINE & FAMILY DAY
9am-, 1515 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay, Arbutus Meadows. Gates for registered cars/7am. Public/9, Gates close/3pm. Admission by donation to charity. MIHRA, 250-248-7384, mihra@shaw.ca. Nanoose Community Services, 250-468-1925.
8:45am, Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville. Joan Larsen - the Horses of Sable Island. 250-752-4204, parksvilleprobus.ca.
ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS
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RIO SAMAYA BAND
doors/6:30pm, show/7pm, McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan St., Parksville $15, $12/OCAC members. Pre-sales of tickets available at the (MAC). 250-248-8185, info@ mcmillanartscentre.com
TUE. AUG 19 SUMMER BY THE SEA STREET MARKET 6-9pm, Craig St, Parksville. Over 140 exceptional artisans. Info: 250-248-3613,www. parksvillechamber.com/ special-events, info@ parksvillechamber.com
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6:45-8:15pm, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville, Oceanside Place Arena. Everyone Welcome Skate, Regular admission. Arena: 250-248-3252. RDN, Recreation & Parks 250-752-5014, www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
6:30-8:30pm, Picnic Shelter at the Parksville Comm. Park. Zachary Stevenson, Rockin’ the greatest songs of the 50s & 60s. 250-951-2678. info@ parksvillebeachfest.ca
TUE. AUG 19 6:30pm, A & W Restaurant, 540 Is. Hwy E, Parksville. Bring your laptop, Chromebook, or Android device.
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9:30am, Every Tues & Thurs. Grass beside QB waterfront Visitor Centre. By Donation. 250-951-2538
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FAITH COLUMN
The new selfie generation People are taking more pictures of themselves than anything else, including the scenery in Parksville Qualicum Beach
called the “me” generation, so what’s the harm in celebrating the center of that universe? But I wonder what would happen if that natural tendency toward putting myself first was turned upside down? Would it actually put things right-side up Whether you are visiting Oceanside this again to the way they were meant to be? summer or it’s a place that you call home, you Jesus talked a fair bit about our selfie obsescan’t deny that this beautiful island in the Pa- sion when he walked the earth. cific Ocean boasts some of the I mean, who better than the most gorgeous scenery on this One who created it all to speak to side of the planet. how it’s actually supposed to work, Despite that, however, I’ve no- By Dan King right? ticed that the most popular subOne of his most famous teachject to photograph this summer ings went something like this: doesn’t seem to be the beautiful “Love the Lord your God with all beaches, the incredible sandcasyour heart and with all your soul tles, the waterfalls at some of our and with all your mind and with provincial parks or the simple naall your strength … and … Love ture that surrounds us. your neighbour as yourself. There No, this summer there are is no commandment greater than more cameras pointed away from these” (read the entire story in all those attractions than at them — welcome Mark chapter 12). to the rising popularity of the “#selfie.” These commandments have been summaTo quickly bring some of us up to speed, a rized into four words by some as, “Love God; “#selfie” is a self-portrait photograph, typical- Love Others.” ly taken with a phone’s camera held at arm’s This is a call to turn the cameras spotlight length or in a mirror. onto everyone else but my #selfie. Selfies are then often shared on social netIt is a call to spend ourselves on bringing atworking services such as Facebook, Instagram, tention to God and our fellow humans and to Snapchat or Tumblr. act with care toward them as we would want A quick check of one social media network people to treat us. earlier this week showed a running total of What would it look like if you and I began to just over 155 million selfie photos posted — pay as much attention — or more — to those and that’s just the ones that the photographers around us? What would it look like if we behave taken the time to tag them with the #sel- gan to serve those around us in a way that we fie. would want to be served? While I’m all for having a positive self imAs this summer roles on, I want to start an age, I sometimes wonder if we’ve taken it too #others revolution! Who’s with me? far. Am “I” really a brand that needs to be mar— Dan King is a pastor to youth and keted? young adults at Parksville Baptist Church. Then again, we live in what some have E-mail: dan@parksvillebaptist.org
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Easy does it when towing a trailer Towing a trailer for the first When starting out with a new time can be stressful and backing load on a trailer, make sure it will up can bring out words you didn’t not sway by gradually increasknow you had in your vocabulary. ing your speed in intervals until For the beginner, the best thing highway speed is reached. If the to do to develop your skills is go trailer does begin to sway, try adto a large, empty parking lot and justing the cargo and equipment practice. accordingly and then repeat the Trailer sway can The key fact to bear in mind test. If repositioning the load and before you start is that the trailer be a scary experience, equipment did not help reduce will move in the opposite direc- especially if it is a the sway, a sway control or a tion of steering input when backweight distribution system with ing. Many people find it easier to large trailer. If this sway control may be needed. position their hand at the bottom happens, do not Trailer sway can be a scary exof the steering wheel; the trailer panic. perience, especially if it is a large will go towards the same directrailer. If this haption the hand travels. Do not rely Ian Harwood pens, do not panon your mirrors, turn around and ic. Take your foot look at the trailer. When there is off the acceleraany chance of damage, use a spotter who can tor and coast to a slower speed; tell you to stop before damage occurs. Remem- avoid sudden movements of ber it will get easier with practice. Honest. the steering wheel. Apply the The way you load the trailer can determine brakes slowly when you are how easy you can tow it. While loading, keep down to a safe speed. in mind that the tongue weight should be Check your hitch ball, coupler, 10 percent to 15 percent of the overall trail- and safety chains every time er weight. One of the main causes of trailer you tow. Many people with sway is not having a large enough percentage long trailer experience use a of trailer tongue weight compared to gross checklist to be sure all equiptrailer weight. To help prevent the trailer from ment is hooked up and in good swaying back and forth, a few things can be condition. Damage can hapdone. Try placing heavier cargo in the front of pen quickly when something the trailer, ahead of the trailer’s axle. Also cen- goes wrong. For example, safeter the cargo left to right and use tie downs ty chains wear through very to keep the load from sliding. Trailer Sway can quickly if they are in contact also lead to a loss of vehicle control. with the pavement.
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Evoking emotion in life and in art
Creative couple splits time between Vancouver and Qualicum Beach, making art in both places LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
The spark that ignited when Chris Dahl and Jan Bell-Irving met also lit up their artistic sides. Now, 17 years later, they both have a compelling collection of art work. Dahl creates dramatic yet calming beach scenes, colourful portraits, and abstract animals from water-based oil paints. Bell-Irving is now primarily a glass artist, making vibrant and distinctive plates and bowls, garden stakes and jewelry. Both artists currently have their work for sale at The Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply in Qualicum Beach. Dahl is originally from Ontario and moved to Vancouver in the ‘60s. After he graduated from high school he wasn’t overly keen on pursuing academics at a University, so he opted for the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University) and studied there for four years. Back then his painting was very geometric and hard edge, he said, and with it he won the Takao Tanabe book prize. At the same time he was playing in rock n’ roll bands and having a riot. “It was the ‘60s right?” he laughed. During his school years he took design classes but wasn’t overly interested in them. He would later make his living as a designer. Bell-Irving was born in Vancouver and spent many summers in Parksville Qualicum Beach. She was never an artist but was always interested in art growing up, she said. It wasn’t until she met Dahl that she became any good at it, she claims. The two met on a blind date in Vancouver. It was set up by local real estate agent Brenda Nicolls. Before the date, Bell-Irving called her mother and admitted she was a bit nervous, and had her mother ever been on a blind date? “Only once—with your father,” was her response. And who set that up? None other than Brenda’s mother, Nan. “I thought that was quite unusual,” said Dahl. “Meant to be.” Dahl suggested that Bell-Irving find a hobby and so she began working with metal, sculpting and welding art. Throughout their relationship the couple has split their time between Vancouver and Qualicum Beach. And in was in Whiskey Creek that Bell-Irving discovered a glass studio that offered classes. She was hooked. It was the colour, shapes and possibilities, she said, and now she lets her imagination run wild. She creates funky and
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Chris Dahl and Jan Bell-Irving currently have their paintings and glasswork for sale at the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply.
eclectic pieces like garden-stakes inspired by Kachina dolls which are made by Hopi Native Americans in Arizona. Bell-Irving has made a Kachina garden god that scares away the deer, among others. She said its important that her art makes people smile. “I get amused by my work I have to say, it makes me smile and I find some of it kind of silly and I like that about it,” she said. Bell-Irving belongs to the Terminal City Glass Coop in Vancouver where she shares a studio and creates some of her work, but the majority of it is made in her studio in Qualicum Beach. When Dahl finished school he did primarily silk screen printing and some of his work was purchased by the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. He then switched to photography for a time and began designing magazines, books and websites. His design credits include Vancouver Magazine, Western Living Magazine and Trek-The Magazine of the University of British Co-
lumbia. But it wasn’t until he met Jan that he fell back in love with painting, after a lapse of about 20 years from the art form, he said. These days Jan influences his work a lot, Dahl said, particularly her fun and whimsical take on art. “Everything Jan does is natural, it’s not derivative, she doesn’t use any reference or anything… she just makes things,” he said. Her pieces evoke emotion, Dahl added, something he tries to accomplish with his paintings which depict surfers riding big waves. Bell-Irving thinks he’s achieved more than that. “It’s got so much motion to it that it makes my stomach butterfly,” she said. “It provokes a physical response in me.” The Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply is located at 206 W 1st Ave. For more on Dahl visit www.chrisdahlcreative.com, for more on Bell-Irving visit janbellirving. publishpath.com.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the City of Parksville hereby gives notice, in accordance with Section 59 of the Community Charter Act of BC, of an opportunity for citizens and businesses to make representation to Council with respect to the proposed “Business Licence Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No. 1483.1”. Representations may be in writing, via email or as a delegation before Council at the Open Council meeting to be held on Monday, August 18, 2014, at 6 pm in the Forum at Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC. Persons wishing to make representation in writing must have their submission received at the City of Parksville’s Planning Department, 100 Jensen Avenue East by 4 pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Persons wishing to appear as a delegation before Council must submit their application by 12 noon on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be viewed on the City’s website [Quicklinks - Communications/ Public Notices] or in person at the City of Parksville’s Planning Department, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. For further information please contact the Planning Department at 250 954-4673. BLAINE RUSSELL Director of Community Planning
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Neighbours and friends in Errington are getting together on Saturday to celebrate the community and raise funds for the Errington War Memorial Hall. The 45th annual Hi Neighbour Day August 16 offers something for everyone in the family and proceeds raised at the event pay for the repair and maintenance of the Errington War Memorial Hall. Built as a memorial to those who died in World War 1, the hall opened its doors in March 1922 and continues to be maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers. A full day of activities is planned August 16 with everything from a soap box derby for zucchinis to the world’s smallest parade. It kicks off with a pancake breakfast prepared by members of the Errington Volunteer Fire Department flipping flap jacks and frying up sausages from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is an arts and crafts display which showcases the fine work done by Erringtonites of all ages. At 11 a.m. crowds will gather in the community park for the 6th 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. Bob Herbison, who is one of the organizers of the annual fundraiser, said there is a new and improved ramp for the event. “It now has room for four racers at once instead of two, as well there is a jump.” He added there will now be a finish line tape to determine the winner instead of the longest distance achieved. Prizes will be awarded for the first squash car to cross the finish line and the most creative design. Entrants will compete in youth and adult divisions, fuel-
ling their entries with creativity to take home the prize for fastest and best in show. You must bring your zucchini to the field at 10:30 a.m. if you want to race. A special Errington Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature music, fresh produce, local crafts and great food. The Hi Neighbour Parade reputed to be the worlds shortest will start at 12:30 p.m. making its way from the old Elementary School site on Grafton, around the corner and down Errington Road to the hall. Herbison said there is always an eclectic mix of participants that take part in the parade. “It’s anything goes," agreed Herbison. "Often there are people driving tractors and people with pick-ups and straw bails and kids in the back, kids riding tricycles and people on stilts... you name it." Follow the parade down to the hall, have some lunch, served up by the ladies from the Hall Association, then relax and enjoy the hi-jinx on stage as the Variety Show takes over at 1:30 p.m. The afternoon will also feature a goods and services live and silent auction with something for everyone from homemade wine, to firewood or manure for your garden. During the many goings-on in the hall, children can head down to the pre-school for activities or participate in outdoor games and activities at the ball field with a crew from the Regional District of Nanaimo's Parks & Recreation department. The day winds up at 9 p.m. with an all-ages Hi Neighbour dance featuring the roots flavoured rock band The Matinée and special guest A.J. Woodworth. Tickets for the dance are $20 and must be purchased in advance at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, The Errington General Store, and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach.
Beachfest music wraps up this weekend It’s the last weekend for Beachfest’s Summer Concert Series in Parksville and the show will end with bang. Nanaimo’s Chevy Ray & the Fins will play rock n’ roll favourites from Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Sam Cooke on Friday Aug. 15. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Local music legend Gerry Barnum is performing the last concert on Aug. 16, a spot previously booked to Zachary Stevenson, who can’t make the show. Barnum performs originals and soulful roots and folk music and has been playing for over 30 years, and also teaching. After spending more than a decade in Vancouver and touring
across Canada, Barnum returned to his hometown of Parksville. He has recorded five CDs since his return and has played at festivals and events throughout the area. Barnum will be playing with his group called The Variables from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both shows take place in Parksville’s Community Park in the picnic shelter. The Quality Foods Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition also wraps up this weekend. For more information visit www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. —NEWS Staff
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NOTICE OF PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE Community Charter s. 24 The Town of Qualicum Beach intends to provide assistance to the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association by issuing licences of occupation for non-exclusive right to enter onto, occupy, and use the Land to place, use, maintain and operate: 1.
a community street market, for local businesses to showcase their goods, local people/vendors to sell items made, baked, sewn or grown, and local musicians to play, on Second Avenue, from Memorial Avenue to the mid block of Second Avenue between Beach Road and Jones Street, on Thursday, August 28th from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm (market open 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm). This block of Second Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic and parking during market hours. The Licence permits occupying an approximate 4,585m2 square metre area for a licence fee of $1.00, which is less than its market value.
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From left, artists Patricia Carroll and Jody Schneider, and, right, David Fraser of Ascent Aspirations Publishing, presented executive director of TOSH Corinne James with a cheque for $1,788 last week.
Local book sells out, benefits TOSH Paintings created by local artists fill children’s book, available from public libraries LISSA ALEXANDER
November 2012 and the paintings were put up for sale. The A dynamic and diverse book of stories illustrated with book went into a second printing once the first batch sold artwork by local artists has now sold out and the proceeds out, and the last of the books were recently shipped to a buywere presented to The Old School House Arts Centre last er in Australia for a total of 175 books sold. week. Schneider said she knew once the book was put together The Memory Shop was conceived by former TOSH art- it would do well. ist Jody Schneider and brought to fruition “Those were great stories and there were with TOSH 10 artist Patricia Carroll and a lot of contributions from great people,” My idea was to have a David Fraser of Ascent Aspirations Publishshe said. children’s art book to ing. The vision was to create a book with 10 encourage young people to Carroll said her goal was to bring chilappreciate fine art. stories accompanied by illustrations which dren closer to art. PATRICIA CARROLL would appeal to children and young adults. “My idea was to have a children’s art It began with a contest for online subbook to encourage young people to appremissions run by Fraser and about 100 came ciate fine art,” she said. in from around the Island, the mainland and as far away as Schneider, Carroll and Fraser handed executive director Australia. at TOSH, Corinne James a cheque for $1,788 last week, and Blind judging was done to choose one winner and nine previously about another $1,200 was raised from the proother writers to be included in the anthology. ceeds. Schneider and Carroll then invited ten local artists, all James thanked the three artists and commented that the which have been resident artists at TOSH, to create a paint- project was a great success from start to finish. ing that would represent each story. Copies of The Memory Shop are available on loan from Fraser put it all together and the book was launched in branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library. reporter@pqbnews.com
Legion presents Alan Jackson tribute artist A Summer Hoedown at the Parksville Legion this Saturday will feature an Alan Jackson tribute artist. Aaron Halliday was a crowd favourite at the recent International Tribute Festival held in Parksville. He has been a professional musician and performer for over 20 years in both mainstream and country music. He is said to not only look like, but genuinely sound like
Alan Jackson. On Aug. 16 at the Legion there will be a country style dinner complimenting the show. Tickets are $40 available from the Parksville Legion at 146 Hirst Street. The event is a benefit for the Legion’s Ways and Means committee. For more information call 250-248-6842. —Submitted by the Parksville Legion/NEWS Staff
Original art still needs to go from local studio After a massive painting sale by local artist Olivia Mennie, there are still some unframed art and sketches up for grabs. Mennie is moving from her Parksville home and studio and is selling the majority of her work before she goes. There
are black and white paintings as well as some colourful pastels left to acquire. Call her for an appointment at 250-9543432. —NEWS Staff
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While antioxidants in our foods work in various ways to enhance health and prolong life, a study out of Denmark is definitively stating that taking antioxidants supplements don’t – in fact some, such as beta-carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E, are actually associated with an increased Catherine Pharmacist risk of death. The research supports obtaining your antioxidants via your diet, not supplements, to reap the benefits without the risks. More and more attention is being turned to assessing the potential of herbal and traditional remedies. A Chinese medicinal remedy called Tianqi has been evaluated for use in diabetes and the results suggest benefit in slowing the progression to Type 2 diabetes by reducing insulin resistance. The formulation contains 10 herbs and its effects were on par with medications such as metformin – with minimal side effects. Caution should always be exercised when considering complimentary therapies such as herbals. Most are not wellstudied and their side-effects/interactions are not known. Such is the case with green tea. A preliminary study in Japan found that the consumption of just 2 cups of green tea daily reduced the bloodpressure lowering effects of a common beta-blocker called nadolol. If your therapy is not achieving the expected results, look at other items you may be taking. Our pharmacists are always available to help you assess your therapies – traditional or alternative. Although the information may be lacking on complementary treatments, they can help you consider the pros and the cons.
Travelling with prescriptions? Don’t pack them in your checked bags – keep them in original, labelled containers in your carry-on bags. Discuss dose times, storage or special circumstances (such as an increased risk of sunburn?) with your pharmacist before leaving. And, remember to ask us for a printout of your medications, doses, & instructions - complete with your physician’s contact information.
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Finding meaning
Sandi Lamb is drawn to both quirky, spiritual narratives and realistic ones. The Merville artist is currently filling two galleries at The Old School House Art Centre until Sept. 6 with paintings that show both interests. Her exhibition is called A Tale of Two Minds: Illustration and Exploration. Her interest in quirky narratives has bloomed into an enigmatic surrealism with more than traces of metaphor. The other paintings take on more of an illustrative quality; slices of life which beg a storyline from the viewer. The show is brought together by it’s common goal of finding meaning in the moment or in metaphor, said Lamb. Lamb is exhibiting at TOSH with three other artists until Sept. 6: painters Dan Gray and David Meekison and sculptor Louise Monfette. For more on Lamb’s work visit www.twolambs.ca or www. tholdschoolhouse.org for hours and more details on the exhibitions. —NEWS Staff
PHOTO BY DON EMERSON
ART AND ICED BEVERAGES: Local artist Norma ChapmanEmerson has hung her intricate abstract acrylic paintings at Arts Cafe in Parksville. People are encouraged to stop by, enjoy a cool drink and take in the colourful work of the visionary symbolist. The art will hang at the cafe until Aug. 29, when they will be replaced by work of another local artist. Here, Chapman-Emerson sits at the cafe with owner Ian Warren. Arts Cafe is located at 147 Harrison Ave.
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hey say there are three sure signs of aging. The first is memory loss and…um…I can’t seem to remember the other four. I thought that joke was hilarious when I was 10. But now that I’m getting older, it doesn’t seem quite so funny. Having surpassed the half-century mark, I can almost hear Father Time’s footsteps catching up to me. Well, I might be able to hear them if I hadn’t spent so many years playing earsplitting rhythm guitar in abysmal rock ’n roll bands. Nowadays, I’m at a complete loss when ‘soft-talkers’ are in the room. The other day one of them pointed at my cell phone and asked. “What kind is it?” By Ray Smit “Oh, just a little past 11:30,” I replied. Like most people, I still think of myself as young and cool and a bit of a rebel. Despite what the ‘establishment’ thinks, I love the Beatles. So I was surprised as I played the piano at a retirement home when several ‘old folks’ asked me to play a Paul McCartney song. Then it hit me. Both of the surviving Beatles are in their 70s! So is Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan and all the original members of the Beach Boys. I wonder if any one of them is still having Fun, Fun, Fun, “til their daddy takes the T-Bird away?” It’s peculiar how much age-related humour depends on which side of the great divide you live on. I remember on the Dick Van Dyke show there was a character named Edwin, a man in his early 70s, who still looked after his mother. She constantly harangued him: “Edwin, if you don’t stop that being naughty, you’ll send me to an early grave!” To which Edwin saucily replied: “Mother that is no longer possible. It doesn’t seem quite so witty now that Dick Van Dyke is 88. Still, I think aging gets a bad rap — because middle or even old age is no barrier to success. Many people who were largely unsuccessful or unappreciated in their early careers
found fame after 60. Just think of Grandma Moses, John Houseman or Laura Ingalls Wilder to name but a few. Some people have even made a good living out of getting older. For instance, George Burns was not an ‘A-List’ celebrity until he turned 80. After that, he did some of his finest work in movies like The Sunshine Boys, Oh God and 18 Again. His one-liners about getting older are legendary. “When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick;” “If you live to be 100, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age;” and, “I’d go out with women my age, but there are no women my age.” My favourite George Burns line was completely off the cuff. When asked what his doctor thought about his cigar smoking, he replied that his doctor had told him to quit 30 years ago. When asked what the doctor had to say about it now, he answered pertly: “I don’t know, he’s dead!” Red Skelton once said that there were three ages of man: childhood, adulthood and “Boy you look good!” Like so many comedians, Red lived a long life. Jack Benny, who also lived into his 80s, once said that “Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” That’s a good way to look at it. And that’s why, when people make snarky remarks about my age, I try to have a little fun in return. For instance, an acquaintance recently sent me a pointedly satirical joke making fun of my age and supposed memory loss. Not willing to take that lying down, I sent her a reply thanking her profusely for e-mailing it to me…AGAIN! I bet that had her looking through her sent files. And the moral? Don’t mess with the elderly - or the soon to be so. Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. E-mail: Raymondsmit@shaw.ca
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Norbert Ray Ladouceur Norbert was born April 23rd 1924 in Styl Alberta, the 7th of 10 children. He met and married Elaine Campbell and the two moved to Vancouver Island shortly after their marriage. There they began a family. First with daughter Fae, followed soon after by son Grant. They settled in the Qualicum Bay area where he was involved in the logging industry for most of his working life. They moved around the Central Vancouver Island area with his work until he retired from Crown Zellerback after more than 20 years with the company. He had a lifelong passion for the outdoors, spending his spare time sport fishing and hunting here on the Island and in the Interior of B.C. Many friends and family will recall adventures with him on the water or in the woods. Even if you missed out on the trip you would feel like you had been there from the stories and pictures that followed.  Norbert was also known for being talented with his hands, and he was generous with his time and expertise. Whether it be for a building project, a broken car, or fixing most anything presented to him, he was always willing to lend a hand and solve the problem. It is said that still waters run deep, and this was so with Norbert. He is known more for his strong presence and warmth of heart than for his abundance of words, or volume of voice. When he did speak, you could be sure it was something worth hearing. His quiet dignity will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years Elaine and daughter Fae, along with many friends and an extended family of grandchildren and great grandchildren. We all hope he is enjoying the outdoors somewhere together with his son Grant who passed before him. With our “camp boss� now gone, we will remember him with love. In memory of Norbert we will keep our rod tips up and our spirits high knowing he would have it no other way.
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The B.C. government has expanded its program to offer coupons worth $15 a week for farm market produce to pregnant women, seniors and low-income families who take a nutrition course. Health Minister Terry Lake announced on the weekend that an additional $750,000 has been added to the program for its third year of province-wide operation, in addition to $4 million provided in 2012 and 2013. The program runs July through October, as harvest comes off local farms. It is administered by the B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets. Participants take a free nutrition and skills program that includes cooking, canning and preserving, and are issued weekly coupons that can be used like cash at participating farm
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markets to buy locally grown fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy products, nuts and herbs. The program is expanded this year to include additional farm markets in Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Victoria, Maple Ridge, White Rock, Clearwater, Salmon Arm, Lytton, Fort St. John, Terrace and Whistler. A total of 49 markets around the province take part, teamed with local social service agencies that offer the courses. Lake said the program helps people make a transition to a healthier diet that lessens their risk for chronic diseases, while increasing the customer base for local farmers who sell directly to the public. The nutrition coupon program began as a pilot in 2007, funded by the social services ministry. Its goal for this year is to support 10,000 people.
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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals are about to kick off their training camp this weekend after a busy off-season. New head coach Jason Johns and general manger Lou Gravel have been hard at work, putting together a roster that they hope will give them the best chance to put together a winning team this season in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Looking to make this a team that the community can get on board with, Johns said he has had a “community first” mindset when it comes to the Generals. “These kids are excited about getting their faces out there,” Johns said. “We’ve been wanting to connect with the fan base, get everyone excited about the upcoming season and introduce them to some of the talent they’ll be seeing out there on the ice.” Some of those hoping to
crack the roster this season have been out in the public eye at a wide variety of functions, including the Canada Day parade, Family Day at Winchelsea Elementary School and they even took part in a tug–o–war against any and all comers at Beach Day in Qualicum Beach. The Generals also issued two scholarships, one to a Ballenas Secondary School student and one to a Kwalikum Secondary student, in the name of the Lukas Whibley Oceanside Memorial Scholarship Fund. “It’s pretty cool to be a part of it,” Parksville’s Jarret Weme said. “Being able to put on that Gens jersey and meet all the fans in the area has been a lot of fun so far. I’m really happy to be a part of it all and I’m excited to keep on doing it through the season.” Another face that fans will be seeing a lot of is that of Brendan Bilotta, who arrived in town on Tuesday evening after a 22-hour drive from Fort Collins, Colorado. Bilotta, who played his hock-
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Goaltender Austin Caktas, from Port Coquitlam, is one of the many new faces looking to make the starting lineup for the SaveOn-Foods Oceanside Generals this upcoming season.
ey last season for the Walpole Express of the Eastern Hockey League in the United States, said
he is looking forward to skating for the Generals this season. “I’m really excited to be here,
really excited,” Bilotta said. “I’m looking forward to meeting a lot of the guys who are here and getting to know them, working on getting some chemistry going.” “Coming to Canada to play hockey was something I really wanted to do and when I got in touch with Lou, things happened real fast so I’m real glad to be here.” Bilotta joins David Anderson, from Santa Clarita, California, Austin Caktas and Jacob Longmore, both from Port Coquitlam, as some of the out-of-town faces looking to make the Generals roster this season. Two more new faces will be arriving later this week, Keanu Gallegos, from Colorado, and P.J. Heger, from Traverse City, Michigan. “It’s going to be a great camp, we’ve got a lot of good things planned,” Johns said. “There’s going to be lots of chances for everyone to get to know one another both on and off the ice, so it’ll be good to see the chemistry start early.”
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For a teenager who didn’t enjoy his first rowing experience all that much, Qualicum Beach’s Kai Langerfeld sure has made amends. Langerfeld’s father, who rowed at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, invited him one afternoon to go rowing. Just 13 years old, the experience wasn’t a memorable one
and he vowed he would never find himself rowing again. Fast forward a few years and Langerfeld’s rise since a chance meeting in a gym with the rowing coach at the University of Victoria has been nothing short of spectacular. From the team at UVic to the national senior team, Langerfeld has shown that he knows how to get the job done.
As preparations for this summer’s World Rowing Championships are in their final stages, Langerfeld finds himself in the stroke seat of the men’s four. His three crew mates, who follow the rhythm that he sets, are all silver medalists from the London 2012 Summer Olympics. “They have a bond from those Olympics that I will nev-
er be a part off. But it is about looking forward, not backwards,” Langerfeld said. “We are all out here working together every day, working hard together right now, today. It is what we do in the moment which will determine the future, not what we have done in the past. And besides, I am always receptive to feedback and I want to improve, I want to
keep getting better. What more can you ask for?” The four had a rough start to the quadrennial last year at the world championships, although Langerfeld was not a member of that particular crew. This year the foursome finished with a bronze medal at the final stop on the world cup tour in Switzerland last month. See AIMING, page A42
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It was a tough day at the office for the Vancouver Island Raiders football team, as they were blanked by the Okanagan Sun by a score of 38–0. Former Ballenas Whalers Liam O’Brien, Dustin Rodriguez and the rest of the Raiders had a tough time finding paydirt against the Sun, who blew the game wide open in the second quarter, scoring 24 of their 38 points in the frame. O’Brien completed 13 of 22 passes on the day for 145 yards but couldn’t manage to connect for a touchdown. One of his passes found fellow Whaler alum Rodriguez, who hauled in
his only reception on the day for eight yards. Rodriguez was busy from the special teams aspect of the game, having the duty of punter for the team. “D-Rod” found himself doing the honours 10 times in the game, compared to just three punts for the team out of the Okanagan. Penalties were also the story of the game for the Raiders, who took 15 in total while the Sun had only seven flags thrown against them. The Raiders will be back in action this coming weekend in their home opener, as they look to bounce back from this tough loss against the same Okanagan Sun squad. Kickoff is at 4 p.m., Saturday, August 16.
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A new record has been set in Nanaimo for the world’s longest outdoor road hockey game. Tuesday evening, at 5:17 p.m., the group of 40 players from the Youth Sticking Together group tied the record and a minute later the Guinness World Record belonged to them. Beating the record of 105 hours and 17 minutes, the group kept on going, lasting 105 hours and 44 minutes all together. Starting out on Friday, August 8, at 8 a.m., the group set out to do some-
said event organizer Tali Campbell, announced this week as the Save-OnFoods Oceanside Generals’ new community relations manager. “I’m really proud of everyone for all they’ve done and all the effort they put into this. The players, the volunteers, all of our sponsors and everyone in the community that came out and showed their support, I can’t thank them enough.” It’s now up to the Guinness World Records keepers to verify the information and confirm the times, giving this group of 40 players a world record to call their own.
I’m really proud of everyone for all they’ve done and all the effort they put into this. TALI CAMPBELL
thing they attempted to do two years earlier when they came up short of the record. Knowing what it took to get past their previous time and then even farther, things were a little different this time around. “We knew it was going to be tough, but this group of guys were ready,”
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They are hoping to better that performance at the end of August in Amsterdam at the world championships. “There is a lot of work to be done,” he said. “To be honest, I see myself rowing in Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2020). I think a gold medal in Tokyo is more realistic.” For now, the goal is to get through the next workout on Buttle Lake, in Strathcona Provincial Park, here on Vancouver Island. The isolated location has provided the men’s team with a large, secluded body of water to get some important work done away from distractions. The world championships in Amsterdam will be the half way mark in the four-year cycle between the London and the Rio Games, a marker in the quadrennial that does not go unnoticed
I think it made me a stronger person, it made me work harder and become a more resilient human being. KAI LANGERFELD
by athletes and coaches alike. But in typical fashion, Langerfeld absorbs it all in stride. “We moved around a lot when I was a kid and it was hard to always be the new guy at school. Sometimes I did not have any friends, so I was alone with my thoughts a lot,” he said, “I think it made me a stronger person, it made me work harder and become a more resilient human being. I was never the loud guy anyways, never liked drawing attention to myself. I just put my head down and worked.” — with files from Douglas Candor, Rowing Canada
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Salmon returns not as simple as boom or bust The plight of the Pacific salmon has been an important news story over the past few years, and often one of the big talking points is the small numbers that return to spawn every year. However, there is a lot more to the discussion than a single number. “When we’re talking about salmon returning, we’re actually talking about five species,” says Dr. Scott Hinch of the University of British Columbia. “Not all of them come back at the same time. It’s very species-specific as to when they return.” For example, the pink salmon return every second year to the Fraser River instead of every year, whereas the sockeye salmon, perhaps the most well-known species, returns each year. The other species of salmon in our Pacific waters are the coho, Chinook and chum, though the pink salmon is the most abundant, according to Hinch. “Pink salmon don’t require the same spawning and rearing habitat that other species do,” he says. “They don’t rear for long in fresh water, and they tend to head to the ocean shortly after the eggs hatch.” This has an effect on the size of the fish that travel to the ocean and thus their survival possibilities. Hinch points out that sockeye salmon tend to stay in the large lakes they’re born near for about a year, making them larger when they do start their migration to the
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ocean. Another thing to keep in mind when looking at the number of salmon is their life cycle, which actually moves in a four-year rhythm for sockeye. “Every four years we see a really big run of sockeye,” Hinch says. “In 2010 we saw one of the largest runs of Fraser River sockeye in a century. Thus, four years later (in 2014), we’re expecting to see another abundant run, though exactly how abundant is unclear. In the third year of this cycle the run is still fairly big, but in years one and two, it is quite small. That cycle seems to persist.” Aside from these natural abundance cycles, there are a few things that contribute to a large or small return of a specific species of salmon, including the number of predators, poor health and poor feeding conditions which can be affected by climate patterns like El Nino. Year-to-year changes in ocean and freshwater conditions caused by global climate change are also affecting feeding, growth and predator numbers. The Pacific Salmon Foundation, in partnership with Hinch, UBC and Kintama Research, recently released the results of a four-year study looking at sockeye salmon smolts during their migration to the sea from their rearing area in Chilko Lake. This was the first-ever study to track wild sockeye smolts (young salmon that have begun changing from freshwater to saltwater fish) through their migration via acoustic tags. Through the study, they discovered that many of the smolts disappeared during the first few days of their migration, which Hinch attributes to predators. “The water there is very clear, and the predators are generally visual feeders,” he says. “Once they get through the clear water, survivorship during the remainder of their freshwater migration was very good.” The team followed the smolts over 1,000 kilometres to the northern end of Vancouver Island. “We were the first to track this stage in this number,” says Hinch, noting that as of this spring, over 2,000 fish were tagged. The Pacific Salmon Foundation is currently working on the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project in partnership with Seattle-based Long Live the Kings, another organization committed to the protection of wild salmon. The project looks at the factors affecting the survival of the young salmon in the Salish Sea, and will build off of the results of the Chilko study in their research. “We are trying to determine the limiting factors of salmon production,” says Foundation CEO Dr. Brian Riddell. “This is the largest initiative ever undertaken; there have been thousands of studies before, but no comprehensive study.” The project will focus on the Strait of Georgia, where the the abundance of coho and Chinook salmon are low. The Foundation notes that it’s at less than one-tenth of the levels seen in the past. For more information about the Pacific Salmon Foundation and the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project, visit www.psf.ca.
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Todd Starkey ...finding a home to mirror your life Todd Starkey www.toddstarkey.com toddstarkeyrealtor@gmail.com
250-248-4321
408 First Avenue West, Qualicum Beach
Costs of selling
Don’t forget to ask your REALTOR® about these and other costs when calculating the total cost of your selling home. • Commission Fee (There is no set commission rate in the real estate profession. All real estate fees are negotiable.) • Adjustments, may include property tax adjustments • Final maintenance and utility costs • Lawyer or notary fees and expenses – attending to execution of documents • Costs of clearing the title, including: * Discharge fees charged by encumbrance holders * Pre-payment penalties • Insurance – should maintain until the latter of either the date when you receive the proceeds of sale or when you vacate the property • Real estate commission fee • Moving fees
$449,900
This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.
Nicely elevated from the road and situated within walking distance of downtown Qualicum Beach and all it’s amenities. This 3 bedroom home further benefits from being close to manicured walking trails, community park, swimming pool, golf course and the sandy beach that draws tourists from across the globe. Complete privacy is assured from the south facing yard and the sun drenched deck is an ideal place to entertain or spend a lazy afternoon reading, relaxing and recharging. Open the double French doors and enjoy a gentle cross breeze bringing the outdoors inside. Tastefully decorated with warm colours and hardwood flooring, the home gives one the impression of space, warmth and that “I’m home feeling”. The Master bedroom is on the main floor and has direct access to a 4 piece bathroom with separate shower and claw foot tub. Off the living area and separated by double French doors the den draws you in with a pleasant and peaceful view of the trees. The detached garage/workshop is wired to suit the craftsman’s needs and is plumbed in anticipation of the municipality approving a future conversion to a secondary suite. There is also full hookups for an RV next to the garage.
Les Pockett
Personal Real Estate Corporation
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Cell:
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NEW LISTING $264,900
NEW LISTING $259,900
• 2 bed/2 bath 1574 sq.ft • 45ft cedar deck featuring mountain & forest views • RV parking, located on private lane • Light bright and airy MLS# 378512
• 2x 2bed/1bath duplex on 1.23acre • Zoning allows 2 homes on property • Excellent revenue potential
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED $293,900
AVORADO RESORT $42,900
679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC
• Extensively renovated rancher • 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1308 sq. ft. • Granite counter-tops, hardwood, carpets • New garage door MLS# 374773
EAGLEWOOD BEAUTY $559,900
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
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MLS# 376571
MLS# 375109
55+ PARK $34,900
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FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $149,900
• 1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath • 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop • Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped • Family friendly park MLS# 377863
• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher MLS# 373924
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $64,900
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 372109
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104 Pym Street S., Parksville
Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357
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1500 sq ft 2bedroom 2 bathroom Craig Bay patio home Many upgrades including flooring and all new appliances Very private home with a large treed area Short stroll to clubhouse complete with pool, tennis court, and exercise room
AMAZING QUALICUM HOME NE
• Neat, tidy, & clean as a whistle! 1268 sqft 2 bed/2 bath on .14 acre • Open plan Living/Dining Room w/nice bay window & elec fireplace • Peninsula Kitchen w/oak cabinetry, new appls, eating bar, & nook • Lrg patio, beautiful fenced yard w/flowers beds, fruit trees, 2 sheds
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• 2070 s.f. crawl space rancher on 2.8 acres • Spotless 3 bdrm home + amazing 1280 s.f. shop • Very private nicely landscaped property
FAIRWINDS GOLF VIEWS
Independently Owned & Operated
701 Camas Way, Parksville $349,000
395 Baylis Road, Qualicum North
CUTE PARKSVILLE RANCHER
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NEW LISTING
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• Great family home with suite potential • 1957 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Private yard, close to schools, RV parking
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• 2786 sqft 3 bed/3 bath w/ unobstructed ocean, mtn, & island views • Living Room w/wall of glass, 3-sided marble gas FP, wood flooring • Chefs Kitchen w/marble island, granite CTs high-end stainless appls • Master Suite w/spa-like ensuite, lrg patio, oceanside firepit, .51 acre
• The perfect family home! 1927 sqft 4 bedroom split level on .14 acre • Open plan Living/Dining Rm w/floor-ceiling traditional brick fireplace • Family Rm, heat pump, spacious deck, priced below assessed value • Landscaping, 5 fruit trees, quiet neighborhood near school/shopping
• Lovely 1958 sqft 2 bed/2 bath on a spacious, landscaped .31 acre lot • Living Room w/traditional floor-ceiling brick FP, separate Dining Room • Kitchen w/skylight, large Guest Bed (great flex space), & Family Room • Private fenced yard, garden space, detached wired workshop, RV prkg
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Personal Real Estate Corporation
11 - 1050 BOWLBY ROAD
$78,000
406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
$86,000
Ph. (250) 752-2466 Toll Free: 1-800-668-3622 nancybolch@shaw.ca 113 W. 2nd Ave
2285 MORELLO ROAD
$179,000
204-3295 ISLAND HWY
$230,000
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• Located in a lovely park where you are allowed to have pets & children
• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th floor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas fireplace in main lvg area • Full services, spa, fine dining, pool, hot tub & owners lounge
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4544 MAPLE GUARD DRIVE
916 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
3974 BOVANIS ROAD
• 4 months of free pad rental included • Best location at the end of the park beside a lovely treed area & is very private • 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, soaker tub, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, oak cabinets • 18’ x 11’, private, covered sundeck, 12’x 8’ shed for garden tools or bikes
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Completely renovated chalet style, 3 bedroom home on quiet, private, lot. 1241 sq. ft. home has been lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrooms. New hardwood flooring in the lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm. beautiful covered deck, 1/2 acre lot, garden has been done organically. RV & boat parking. Across from the ocean so only a short walk to the waterfront.
1097 AERY VIEW DRIVE
$385,000
$319,000
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 Private meadow out front. Backs onto Nanoose Creek
• Tastefully appointed 1692 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher • Bright white kitchen, eating area, living room w/woodstove • Family rm w/gas fireplace & skylight, double garage w/storage • Updates: kitchen & counter tops, pot lamps, vinyl windows • Laminate flooring & tile in entry. Fenced & landscaped yard
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1580 MEADOWOOD WAY
108 DENMAN DRIVE
$389,900
$349,900
Custom 3 bdrm home. kitchen w/island & pantry, vault in lvgrm Main bath w/separate shower, soaker tub, glass block, full ensuite Woodstove, den, 2 full baths. Separate cottage w/full bathrm, RV dump Private covered patio, 16’x10’ deck & beautifully landscaped yard Storage shed, wood shed & lots of RV & boat parking, alarm system
$447,900
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Remarkable walk-on waterfront complex in Qualicum Beach Spectacular sunrises & sunsets. Completely renovated deluxe unit Slate floors, SS appliances, marble counters in bath & more Vaulted ceilings, eating area, living rm, kitchen, private loft bedrm Use as weekend getaway, holiday home w/option of a rental pool
819 PATRICK DRIVE
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Lovingly updated 3 bedrm 2 bath home, high end laminate flooring Custom solid maple gourmet kitchen, granite counters, SS appliances, High end laminate flooring, new light fixtures throughout Tile floor, 2 pantries w/pull outs. WI closet w/built in cherry shelving Parklike, mature landscaped lot w/RV & boat parking. garden shed
774 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
$464,500
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• Executive home on quiet cul-de-sac in Morningstar area • 2543 sq. ft. 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & family room • Large kitchen with island, stainless steel appliances • Open floor plan, living room with vaulted ceiling, gas FP • Walter Allen custom built home
• “PEACE, QUIET, AND PRIVACY” - Great Value! • 3 bed 2 bath 1600 s ft Rancher (built 2004) on 2.6 acres • Lots of useable space and parking • Steps to spectacular Qualicum Falls Park
• Renovated 2700sq. main level entry home w/2 bedrm suite. • New maple kitchen w/5 burner gas stove, new roof, new floors, • Built in vacuum, double garage & 200 amp service • New garage door & awning on deck. Large deck w/ocean view • Raised garden beds, fenced backyard & lots of RV/boat parking
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1055 EMERALD CITY WAY
511 DOGLEG CLOSE
1387 WARD ROAD
$487,000
$499,000
$529,000
Quality, 1839 sq. ft., 3 bedrm rancher, heated crawl, fenced backyard Maple kitchen, SS appliances, Russian oak hardwood & bamboo flooring Living rm w/gas fireplace w/river rock face, Hunter Douglas blinds Luxurious ensuite w/soaker tub & separate shower. BI vacuum Heat pump, HRV system, BI vacuum, sani dump & power for RV pad
$604,500
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Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage
26-1059 TANGLEWOOD PLACE
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• Beautiful ocean view condo on the amazing Rathtrevor Beach • Tanglewood, the ultimate, luxurious vacation home, • Vaulted ceilings, hardwd flrs, granite counters & fabulous bathrms. • Relax around the fireplace in the privacy of your all season retreat. • These homes offer quiet, low density living in a natural setting
A WINDWARD MASTERPIECE! “like new” rancher, open concept Kitchen w/maple cabinets, granite counters, SS appliances Living rm w/vaulted ceiling, picture windows, gas FP. 3 bedrms + den, hardwood flrs throughout, tile in bathrms, “Full house” hepa filter, HW on demand, Low E windows
1424 STATION ROAD
$725,000
• Private treed 5 acre lot w/custom built home • Updated kitchen w/granite counter tops • Hardwood flooring, newer SS appliances • Bonus is the 2 one bedroom detached suites • Extensive updating through home and suites
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Beautiful home,.22 acre lot, backing onto Eaglecrest Golf Course. White kitchen , entry w/vaulted ceiling, formal dining room Hardwood floors, oversized windows, high end carpenting New roof, heat pump, paint in & out, blinds & drapes, Custom patio canopy & green house. back yard done in patio bricks
29 HENSON ROAD
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WALK ON WATERFRONT! “like new”, 2652 sq. ft. home Open concept w/a white kitchen w/large island & breakfast bar, Formal dining area, eating nook, 3 large bdrms, luxurious ensuite Insulated double garage with 200 amp service, 27’x11’ workshop 3 piece bathrm, storage area & a large, 32’x15’ RV/boat garage.
• 5.86 beautiful acres with lovely fence pasture area • 2 large homes, mobile home and carriage home • Includes a 20’ x 22’ workshop/garage • There is also a 16’ x 16’ detached garage • Great investment property or for extended family 868 GAETJEN STREET
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SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT HOME! custom built. .49 acre lot, Gourmet kitchen w/cherry wood cabinets, wine cellar SS appliances, granite counter tops, baker’s island w/breakfast bar Formal dining rm, grand living rm, family rm w/vaulted ceiling Brazilian cherry floors, radiant in-floor heat, 3 gas fireplaces
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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What does a realtor® do?
Ian Lindsay
250.248.1071
Frank Fairley
www.ianlindsay.ca ian@ianlindsay.ca
1.888.243.1071
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
101 - 897 West Island Highway, Parksville 620 Neden Way, French Creek
730 Barclay Crescent, French Creek
$379,900
$439,000
This spacious 3 bedroom plus den two level walkout basement home offers space for everything. Great family home with opportunity! Bonus 460 square foot professionally finished studio business space (easily converted if necessary). Great for personal business.
Spacious 2 bedroom plus den one level home. Open plan offers flexibility, private master suite, stainless appliances in kitchen, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and a corner fireplace. Fabulous outdoor living spaces.
430 Rupert Road E, Qualicum Beach
835 Lakes Boulevard, French Creek
$869,000
$319,000
Custom designed 2.16 acre estate property. Exciting kitchen, open plan, lovely master suite. Spacious triple garage with studio space ready for your special touch. Close to village centre.
Morningstar townhome on the pond. This two bedroom unit has family room and formal dining. Vaulted ceilings in the living room. 6 large skylights bring in the light. Nice patio facing the pond. Morningstar Golf Course is your neighbour.
1460 Reef Road, Nanoose
2375 Arbutus Crescent, Nanoose
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When you and your REALTOR® agree to work together, your REALTOR® is making a legal and professional commitment to you. Remember, not every real estate agent can call themselves a REALTOR®. REALTOR® is a trademarked term belonging to the Canadian Real Estate Association. It represents a high standard of professionalism and commitment to value for clients. Legally, a REALTOR® is obligated to protect and promote the interest of their clients, as they would their own. REALTORS® have the following duties: • Provide undivided loyalty to their client. • Obey all lawful instructions of their client. • Keep the confidences of their client. • Exercise reasonable care and skill in performing all assigned duties. • Account for all money and property
while acting for their client. Professionally, a REALTOR® adheres to a strict set of standards called the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Any violations to our Code, Standards, Rules, or legislation are brought forward for investigation and disciplinary action at both the Board level and at the provincial level, through the Real Estate Council of BC. You and your REALTOR® will work together to build a relationship. Your REALTOR® will listen to your needs and expectations, and clearly tell you what services they provide. This includes an explanation of agency, the most important aspect of the client- REALTOR® relationship. All of this will be put in writing. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR?
Call kevin clayton
314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371
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sales@timpeligren.com 1695 Nahmint Road $429,900 Over 1/2 acre of awe inspiring waterfront Nanoose Bay. This West Coast reverse split design home offers sweeping views over the bay past the islands and across The Strait to vibrant coastal mountains. Over 2,800 square feet of comfortable living.
Over 2800 square feet on south facing lot. Recent upgrades include a new roof, exterior painting and many others. A very quiet street is your location yet very close to golf and a marina.
454 Morison Avenue, Parksville
2740 Marshland Road, Qualicum North
$219,900
$579,000
1731 Dar’s Place $314,400
124 CRAIG ST, PARKSVILLE OFFICE: 250-248-2488
Direct: 250-228-5558 1759 Martini $289,000
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1670 Meadowood $648,000
• 2 bedrooms up and 2 bedroom suite below • 20 X 20 deck with ocean glimpse and southern exposure • 12’ X 24 ‘ storage unit • Underground sprinkler system MLS # 376228
1680 Peligren Place $298,000
• 3 bedrooms, 1572 sq. ft. 2 story • Low maintenance yard • Beautiful southern exposure MLS # 368060
Recreational Riverfront Lot $45,000
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267 Buller, Qualicum Beach
$459,900
33 acre treed property in the Spider Lake area. This 4 year old ranch home features a large master including ensuite bath and 2 walk in closets, large kitchen open to dining and living areas and a separate family/hobbyroom accessible by covered walkway.
MLS # 370244
1785 Warn Way $414,000
Lots And Acreages 733 Hemsworth Road, Qualicum Beach - $399,900 Centrally located 4.35 Acres. Mountain views, Walk to village centre. Lot B Thorpe Road, Qualicum North - $225,000 Exceptional 28.5 acre lot, close proximity to the Island Highway. 842 Barclay Crescent, Morningstar Area - $159,900 Flexible 0.26 Acre building lot. Fully serviced, backs onto Morningstar Golf Course.
This 2 or 3 bedroom home is located steps from the beach. Enjoy the beach vista from your home. Location lends itself to a beachcomber’s dream. Private residence or group/family cottage style ownership.
• 360 degree ocean & mountains view • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 bathrooms plus • One BR suite
Lot 4 Rupert Road E, Qualicum Beach - $589,900 Subdividable acreage on town water. Golf course location, building options available. Lot A Horne Lake Road - $675,000 71 acres located near the Island Highway and Horne Lake intersection.
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
5 ACRES - Little Qualicum $174,900
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• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area
MLS # 368087
• 2 homes allowed • End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Southern exposure MLS # 373584
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
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New Listing 144 4th Avenue East, Unit 6, Qualicum Beach
Qualicum Beach Patio Home
1120 Centre Road, Qualicum Beach
New Listing ~ $418,800
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1080 sq ft, 2bed/2bath…walk to all Town amenities! Bright sunny Kitchen, spacious Living & Dining areas Generous Master with nice sitting area and 3 pc ensuite Recent updates include flooring, appliances & new roof Private garden & covered patio in 45+ well run strata
Incredible ocean views 3000 square feet, 5 bedrooms Beautiful, bright 2 bedroom suite Separate entrances/laundries
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1/2 acre lot, RV parking Energy efficient heat pump Well-maintained throu’out, new roof Country living, 4 minutes to QB
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 • 2PM-4PM
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1pm to 4pm
Located at 500 Corfield St. Parksville, BC PHASE 4 SOLD OUT•• PHASE PHASE III 5 -& 2 PHASE UNITS REMAINING PHASE I &1II-SOLD OUT IV NOW SELLING PHASE 6 COMING SOON
$335,000 Starting at $364,900
PLUS GST
• Beautifully finished single level patio homes.
• Oversized 2 car garage.
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, + den.
• 1333 to 1500 sq. ft of living space.
Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.
CONTACT US 1.866.956.6228 www.creeksideatcorfield.com FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper *PREC john@coopermclintock.ca or Sean McLintock *PREC sean@coopermclintock.ca
* Personal Real Estate Corporation
of Nanaimo 250.751.1223
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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433
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OPEN HOUSE • SAT. AUG 16 • 1-4PM 137 MOILLIET STREET • 2,000 sq ft 4-bed home; suite potential • Open half-acre lot with a great view • Separate garage and insulated workshop
$339,000
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Ian Whitelaw
#3 120 FINHOLM, PARKSVILLE
$149,900
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1658 GRANITE ROAD
Custom built, 1876 sq ft rancher 2 beds, sep. den, 9’ ceilings Parklike 1/2 acre, crawlspace Sep. shop/workshop,Madrona Heights
$629,900
kevin clayton
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2520 ROWLAND ROAD
Waterfront acreage in Nanoose Bay 2.77 acre lot with walk-on beach Park next door for added privacy Close to Fairwinds Golf & Marina
$644,000
Aaron Nicklen*
#3 - 305 BLOWER RD, PARKSVILLE • • • •
Perfect for retirement - Stanford Estates Lovingly cared for 951 sq. ft. patio home Bright & airy 2 bed, 1 bath, open plan living design New roof, covered patio, single carport, visitor parking
$194,900
Lorraine Petersen
525 CHESTER ROAD • • • •
Qualicum Woods Westcoast renovated beauty 2146 sq ft on 3 levels with 4 beds/3 baths Gorgeous outdoor garden & deck areas Detached studio/workshop
Sue Tompkins
$437,900 John Barnum
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• The Meadows centrally located in Parksville • 2 bedroom condo Senior oriented • Recently painted, ready for you
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Jim/Margo Hoffman
202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
2200 HONEY WULFF CLOSE, NANOOSE BAY • • • •
3895 sq ft home on 2.89 acres Overlooking Englishman River Valley Spacious rooms, terrific floor plan Granite, hardwood, and tile throughout
$849,000
Brenda Nicolls*
• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!
$29,900
Jill Tuggle
1988 SUN KING, PARKSVILLE
• Custom home on 2 1/2 acres • South exposure, fenced for horses • 3 bed 3 bath, level building lot for shop
$649,900
Dale Rumming*
875 CAVIN ROAD • .67 acre waterfront estate property • 1750 sq ft rancher, 3 bed, 2bath • Skylights, vaulted ceilings • Separate shop, stairs to the beach
$898,000
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657 TURNER ROAD
• 3 bed/2 bath 1077 sf rancher • .56 ac in PV, walkable to all amenities • Lovely treed parcel backs to estuary
$254,900
kevin clayton
Jill Tuggle
241 - 330 DOGWOOD STREET • 2 bed, 2baths, at Shoreline • Total makeover, overlooks pond • End unit, steps to sandy beach • You will love the updates
$318,000
kevin clayton
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3473 SIMMONS PLACE
Ocean view lot in Schooner Ridge 0.30 of an acre level corner lot Steps from Marina & Fairwinds Golf Prestigious neighbourhood
$345,000
Aaron Nicklen*
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217 HAMILTON AVENUE
318 PARKVIEW AVE, PARKSVILLE
Fantastic location! Close to shopping & beach 2 bdrms, 2 baths, well maintained rancher Newer roof & skylight, HRV system and central vac Peaceful mtn views from private south facing backyard Priced to sell - Book your showing today!
$315,000
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Erica Kavanaugh
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3 bed 2 bath rancher on crawl Corfield Glades, level sunny lot, private back garden Maple kitchen, maple floors Gas stove, hw, fp, bbq
$400,000
Anne Sperling
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2700 VAN ISLE ROAD
1.2 acre park like setting 1,000 sqft. shop, 400 sqft. loft apt. Perfect for B&B, steps to beach 4,200 sqft., 5 beds, 6 baths
$798,000
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Louise Roy
NEW LISTING • Doublewide w/covered decks & carport • Huge 18’x11’ master w/ensuite • RV parking, 2 bed 2 bath
$129,900
Dale Rumming*
2075 ISLAND HWY W., QUALICUM BEACH
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16.6 ac in the heart of Qualicum Beach! Access from Old Island Hwy & Eaglecrest Drive Municipal water & zoning for two homes Borders 18th fairway of Eaglecrest Golf Course
$980,000
Brenda Nicolls*
432 HALL ROAD
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, rancher • Family room, sunroom, den • Skylights, vaulted cedar ceiling • Qualicum Woods, 100’ x 100’ lot
$345,000
kevin clayton
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977 HOLLYWOOD ROAD
Equestrian Ranch close to village 2,811 sqft, 4 beds, den & in-law suite Private 5 acres, fenced & cross fenced State of the art barn, riding ring
$699,000
Ian Mackay
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312-200 CORFIELD (SURFSIDE) • • • •
2005 40 ft. 1 bed 1 bath Woodland Park park model Comfy 10x12 ft. sunroom with views from everywhere Easy care landscaping & spectacular waterfront location Unit fully furnished and ready to go
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Immaculate home & 5.51 acres! 2788 sqft rancher (2008), 30x40 finished shop 3 bed 3 bath with bonus room 30x40 commercial greenhouse
$109,900
Tom Dodds
1190 COURTNEY
$799,000
Anne Sperling
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742 MILLER ROAD
Private 0.69 of an acre Lots of recent upgrades 3+ bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Landscaped, quiet location
$359,500
Ian Mackay
#105-1325 CAPE COD DR - THE ONYX
3284 BLUEBACK DRIVE
• Value packed 1465 sf, fully furnished • 2 bdrm, 2 ensuites, 2 parking stalls • Stunning ocean views
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$459,000
$339,900
Jill Tuggle
509-1155 RESORT DRIVE
Spectacular ocean views 0.38 of an acre, 2,100 sqft. RV parking, close to golf & marina Great for builder/handyman
4189 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY
• 865sf Deluxe Spa Bungalow • 1bdrm, 2 fireplaces • New reno’s/100% ownership
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$119,000
$1,100,000
Jill Tuggle
Louise Roy
550 ft. of private ocean front 10.5 acres, old growth forest 2,046 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths, open plan Additional cottage on the beach
Aaron Nicklen*
394 #L CRAIG STREET • Attractive 3 bedroom mobile home • Share in friendly co-operative park • $150 monthly fee inc. maintenance, water, sewer, land tax
$149,000
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Ian Whitelaw
381 BANKS AVENUE
Solid 3 bedroom, 2 bath home Oak floors, lots of updates 2 garages, extra large backyard Walk to everything location
$329,900
kevin clayton
*PERSONAL REAL ESTATE COPORATION