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The chair of the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association — Nanoose Bay’s Eve Flynn — has attacked the provincial government over its request for school boards to find $54 million in “administrative savings,” calling it “both devastating and detrimental” to the education system. “Your government’s indiscriminate expectations will ensure the erosion of the B.C. Education Plan,” Flynn wrote, adding that the association was also disappointed in Premier Christy Clark “characterizing our valued employees as ‘low hanging fruit’. ” In its February budget, the provincial government asked school districts to come up with a total in B.C. of $29 million in savings this year and $25 million next year. In her letter as VISTA chair, Flynn, also the chair of the board of trustees for School District 69 (Qualicum) suggested students will be negatively affected by boards finding these savings. “The professional growth of our teachers, guided by our district’s educational leaders, will be disrupted and will have a direct impact on our student achievement,” wrote Flynn. Education Minister Peter Fassbender has a different take on the cuts. In a widely-distributed op-ed after the “administrative savings” request was revealed in last month’s budget, Fassbender wrote: “We’re targeting more money for student instruction because we know parents want more teachers and classroom supports, not more administration. They want more of their tax dollars to deepen student learning, not duplicate payroll functions.” See MINISTER DEFENDS, page A7

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A pedestrian tries to navigate the crossing of Village Way at the Qualicum Road intersection. Qualicum Beach town council decided it will not pay for an illuminated pedestrian crossing at this intersection any time soon.

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Village Way and Qualicum Road won’t get an illuminated pedestrian crossing any time soon, disappointing the new Qualicum Woods Residents’ Association. Council requested a staff report on the possible “special crosswalk” after the association asked for safety improvements to the intersection at the March 2 council meeting. “While this instruction is quite explicit, it is felt that the discussion

would benefit from a more comprehensive review…” started the staff report which suggested looking at the wider context. A key point in the staff report, said director of engineering Bob Weir, is the evaluation matrix they developed for the Age Friendly Transportation Plan in 2013 ranking potential projects based on safety, usage, vulnerable users, cost and the impact on the wider transportation network. That older report lists a roundabout at the intersection as the ninth

highest transportation priority in town, and a traffic signal as the 21st priority. The top three priorities are improvements at Hwy 19A at Country Club Drive, Hwy 19A at Memorial and Berwick Road at Veterans Way (at The Gardens). The 2013 report refers to ICBC statistics listing the Qualicum Road corner as the worst in the city for personal injury and second to Country Club for total crashes. See IMMEDIATE ACTION, page A9

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The extreme weather shelter in Parksville opened for a few nights during the recent cold wet weather, but organizers happily report they had fewer users, partly due to some people being permanently housed through the Housing First Project. The project aims to secure stable housing, complete with a team including outreach workers backing them up, and long term rental agreements that “guarantee rent payments and client directed, wrap around support for the clients that are housed,” explained Oceanside Task Force On Homelessness coordinator Sarah Poole. “As a landlord it’s nice to know the government is backing up the rent,” said Tony Herunter who has rented to a participant in his small apartment building on Memorial Avenue in Parksville for about six months. “My experience thus far has been absolutely phenomenal, in fact we hope to have others in there soon,” he said of working with the project with his wife from their home in North Vancouver. “From a landlord perspective it gives us great peace of mind, if anything comes up we call Sarah and it all gets sorted out,” he said, adding there haven’t been any real issues. He said he’d “absolutely recommend it to other landlords,” and encouraged interested landlords in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area to contact Poole. Read the rest of this story at www.pqbnews.com

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A French Creek mother with her second child on the way is fighting to keep a Telus cell phone tower out of her Sandpiper subdivision, fearing potential health hazards for her family. “Can you tell me conclusively there will be no harm to my daughter?,” Genelle Conn, holding back tears, asked the Regional District of Nanaimo board at Tuesday night’s meeting, to no response. “If not, then it’s not appropriate to experiment on them.” Conn’s efforts were to no avail as the board passed a motion stating the RDN is satisfied with Telus’ public consultation process. Conn said she lives within 200 metres of the proposed cell phone tower site located on Telus-owned property at 1421 Sunrise Drive. “I do have a cell phone, yes, and reception in French Creek is spotty, I also understand there’s a saying ‘Not In My Backyard’ but I’m also a mother with a second child on the way.” According to Telus spokesperson Liz Sauvé, the proposed cell phone tower comes in direct response to a growing demand for enhanced wireless capacity in the area likely attributed to

the proliferation of cell phones. The government of Canada reports in 1987 there were approximately 100,000 cell phone users, by the end of 2010 that number rose to exceed 24 million. While Telus officials confirmed they consulted with the French Creek, Qualicum Beach and Eaglecrest Residents Associations, Conn said the first she heard about the proposed tower was through a newspaper article last week. “How was the message delivered to the public? What kind of consultation was done? I live really close (to the proposed tower site) and nobody told me. I couldn’t even find a number for the French Creek Residents Association,” Conn said. “I find it interesting the only location for the cell phone tower is right in the middle of a subdivision.” According to Health Canada, “radio frequency (RF) energy from cell phone towers is too low to cause adverse health effects in humans…RF exposures from cell phone towers are typically well below Health Canada’s exposure standards.” But Conn said “Health Canada has been wrong about things before…They can only use the information they have today, they can’t look at information from 20 years from now.” She worries about potential health risks for developing children, like her own. See OES PLAYGROUND, page A7

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region Dual creDit program

A head start during high school Program allows students to graduate from college and high school at the same time jessica skelton reporter@pqbnews.com

said, adding that success in the proTalitha Hoorn and Aaron Bruhn gram is more based on student matuhad a head start. rity and dedication. By the time these Kwalikum SecBruhn, who graduated from KSS ondary School (KSS) students finished and NIC with a graphic design certifhigh school, they had also completed a icate in 2013, had a few different reacollege diploma and were ready to en- sons for looking into Head Start. In ter the workforce. particular, he listed not having to take “It’s not easy, but if you’re passion- the time after high school to get his acate you can do it,” said Hoorn, who creditation and doing something he just completed a one-year culinary di- was interested in as the main reasons ploma at Vancouver Island University for getting involved. (VIU) and started her first cooking job Bruhn now works as a car salesman at Cuckoos in Coombs. at Courtenay Kia where he uses his To accomplish this feat, both stu- skills to design ads, take photos and dents took part in Head Start. This dis- post material online. trict-wide dual-credit program allows While Hoorn also said getting ahead students to take the first year of a diplo- was important to her, finding the right ma or certificate, a trades foundation learning environment was a deciprogram or university courses while in sive factor, too. She said that she was Grade 12, said District Career Education “not interested at all” in being at high Coordinator Stephen Stahley. These school because she found it difficult post-secondary creto connect with her dentials translate into fellow students and From a student perspective, high school elective didn’t want to take the school district pays for credits, thus allowing classes that didn’t tuition (in some cases up to students to complete mean anything to $5,000 in a year). requirements for both her. “I wanted to be Stephen Stahley schools at the same in a class of people time. with similar interStudents in the ests,” she said. district have taken a wide-range of Luc Oulette, who is the career edcourses through Head Start, includ- ucation co-ordinator at Ballenas Secing aircraft engineering, carpentry, ondary School (BSS) in Parksville, said theatre, ferrier programs, early child- the fact that employers recognize unihood education and pre-nursing, said versity courses more than high school Stahley, who brought the dual-credit credits is also a draw for students. He program to SD69 five years ago. These said there is a “huge shift in student atcourse were offered at a number of titude” when learners feel they’re dopost-secondary institutions, such as ing something that’s “real.” VIU, North Island College (NIC), CaHowever, Stahley is surprised at the mosun, BCIT and Kwantlen. low number of students in SD69 who “It’s (the program) as broad as the take advantage of Head Start. “It’s a interests of our students,” he said. hidden secret,” he said. “What we need The Head Start opportunity also is more kids.” suits a lot of different types of learnStahley is particularly surprised ers. According to KSS career education since the dual-credit program is a fico-ordinator Kathleen Hall, students nancially viable choice for many stuwho take advantage of the dual-credit dents. “From a student perspective, program range from those who need- the school district pays for tuition (in ed a change from the traditional high some cases up to $5,000 in a year),” school system to high-achieving stu- he said. “Students are responsible for dents who know exactly what path their application fees, any post-secthey want to take in life. ondary student fees, textbooks and any “You can’t pigeon hole the type of materials required for their program.” student who this would work for,” she To ensure students are aware of the

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exact costs, Oulette and Hall work directly with students before they enter their chosen post-secondary courses. In fact, Oulette thinks Grade 10 is a good year for students to start looking at Head Start. That way, he said, an individual can see if the dual-credit system is the right fit and the counsellors can help them map out what prerequisites they need in order to enter their post-secondary classes. Hall also said that they place a big focus on ensuring students complete the courses they need to graduate high school. For example, Bruhn and Hoorn both found out they had to take English 12 in

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There is a growing interest in holistic healing modalities and this weekend you can check out some of them at the Oceanside Family Health and Wellness Fair at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Oceanside Hyperbaric will have a booth on Sunday, March 29 at the health fair and director Terry Carpenter is inviting people to stop by and talk to him about the leading-edge therapy. Hyperbaric medicine is well known for treating decompression sickness — the bends — which can strike divers who surface too quickly. Today, people are turning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat several conditions including chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, radiation injury, bone infections, burns, autism and more. Oceanside Hyperbaric has been helping people from all over Vancouver Island since 2010 and they say many triumphant stories of hope have unfolded at the clinic in Parksville. Carpenter claims he has clients who can walk again after having a stroke and patients who were once immobile and bedridden are now living life to its fullest after receiving HBOT. One of the clinic’s most prominent advocates is super volunteer Joan LeMoine of Parksville. Known for her tireless volunteer hours and gregarious personality, LeMoine, who will be 85 years old in July, said her leg ulcers healed after several HBOT treatments at the clinic. “I had ulcers on my legs for some time and I was going to

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the wound clinic twice a week. I asked Pat (Genest) about this treatment and she suggested I try it. I didn’t notice any difference until after the third treatment and then I felt a lot better,” she explained. LeMoine said not only did her wounds heal from the 11 treatments she had, her entire wellbeing improved. “It made my skin look younger. People stopped on the street and asked me what I was doing. When you feel good you look good and I want to stay vibrant. It made me feel better and it would keep more people out of hospitals if it was covered by health care.” Carpenter said ignorance about the treatment, and a pharmaceutical-driven medical establishment, has resulted in the therapy being relegated to the sidelines. He said it is unfortunate the medical community hasn’t embraced HBOT because oxygen is one of the best ‘drugs’ you can have to treat and heal a lot of ailments. “The average doctor is not trained in hyperbaric medicine and a lot of them don’t even know that they have a chamber available at Vancouver General Hospital. They can prescribe 14 approved conditions which will be cov-

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Conn said “although it hasn’t been proven, I don’t want to look back in 10 years and have a kid with leukemia.” Conn passionately and tearfully pleaded with the board to defer voting on sending a letter of concurrence to Telus, the approving body for cell phone towers in Canada. This discussion Tuesday night came after an RDN electoral area planning committee meeting earlier this month where board members received Telus’ public consultation overview stating 145 comments were received in response to the project (140 in support, five opposed). Telus is proposing a 17.5-metre monopole tower structure on a parcel of their own land, which currently houses a Telus facility. The tower is proposed for the centre of the lot, approximately nine metres from the Island Highway. Telus officials told The NEWS earlier this month the tower could be erect as early as the spring of 2016, but they still need the green light from Industry Canada before proceeding. Other highlights from Tuesday’s regular RDN meeting: • The board directed staff to send a letter to Island Health thanking them for their home-

lessness funding and indicating that there is a need for sustained funding to achieve the goal of ending homelessness. • The board directed staff to distribute and use the Regional Growth Strategy 2014 annual report as part of their efforts to raise awareness and education about the RGS and its implementation. • The board passed a motion that the Blueback Community Park Development Plan second option be endorsed on the condition that a qualified plant restoration ecologist be hired to complete on-site review and provide comment on how to best restore native vegetation. • The board passed a motion that the Taxi Saver and Taxi Supplement Programs, part of the HandyDART program, be implemented. • The board voted to fund $10,000 for 2015 for the Oceanside Elementary School Playground, Phase 1, from the Community Parks Reserves. • Coombs/Errington alternate director Jack McLean made a motion to allocate $11,000 from the Area F Community Works Fund to the construction of a 120-metre portion of the Arrowsmith Community Trail on the Price Road allowance. The motion was carried.

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In her letter, sent to The NEWS this week by e-mail from the Parksville offices of the local school district, Flynn said school boards have worked hard in recent years to maintain service to students while facing cuts in funding. “Boards of Education have assessed expenditures and exercised due diligence to eliminate costs in all areas while doing their best to maintain classroom learning environments,” Flynn wrote. “To believe that the past and future reductions in expenditures do not impact classrooms is unrealistic.” In his op-ed, Fassbender suggested there have not been cuts to education funding. “Total education funding will top $5 billion next year — that’s $1.2 billion more than in

2001,” he wrote. “This is a substantial increase at a time when student enrolment declined by about 75,000 students over that same period. We have to do this (administrative savings) because, while we’re putting more into the system, in spite of declining student enrolment, school districts are spending more money on administration than ever before.” “At the end of the day, government is looking for school districts to save 0.5 per cent of total spending this coming year, rising to one per cent in the year after,” the education minister continued. “This is reasonable, it’s achievable and, to keep education funding sustainable and targeted to classrooms, it’s the right thing to do.”

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TOWN TIDINGS Fire Camp 2015 A Great Success! Have Your Say on the Harlech Road Fire Hall

Thirteen Grades 11 and 12 students from around the district signed up for the 2015 Annual Fire Camp held March 15th-21st in Qualicum Beach. The Fire Camp students were exposed to auto extrication, ladder drills, live fire prop training and even participated in a mock Council Meeting with Mayor and Council, just to mention a few of their exciting and educational experiences. Thank you to all the volunteers, participants, chaperones, Canadian Coast Guard Station 58 French Creek, Oceanside RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Arrowsmith Search & Rescue, Qualicum Beach Rotary, Bailey’s in the Village, Lefty’s Restaurant, CrossFit QB, Qualicum Foods and Comox Fire Department Association for making this event such a great success!

The Qualicum Beach Fire Hall, located at the intersection of Harlech Road and First Avenue West, has reached the end of its useful life for the Qualicum Beach Fire Department. With a new Fire Hall scheduled to open its doors this summer, the Town is asking for your help to explore and re-think the full range of options for the current Fire Hall site; from repurposing through to re-development. Outreach for this initiative will take place between April 20th and May 31st, 2015 and will include both online surveys and small group (5 to 15 people) facilitations. If you are interested in hosting a group facilitation with friends or as part of a standing association meeting please contact us and we will help coordinate and facilitate a fun and interactive session. Here is how it works: • You organize a group of five or more people (ideally 10-12) to talk about the future of the Harlech Road Fire Hall site. • The Town will provide background materials, space (if required) and will facilitate the outreach session. Feedback from your meetings will to be used to develop a plan for the Harlech Road Fire Hall site. To schedule a meeting please call the Planning Dept. at the Town Hall at 250.752.6921 or email: qbtown@qualicumbeach.com. We look forward to meeting with you!

2015 Spring Roadside Chipping Continues Regular Start Date of Garbage Chipping Pickup Day Pickup Wednesday

Monday, March 16

Thursday

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Friday

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Tuesday

Monday, April 20

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The Town’s Spring Roadside Chipping Program has begun and is on schedule. Please ensure all material is piled on the boulevard by 8:00 am. Only one pile of trees, branches, and other woody shrub materials will be picked up per property. (Grass clippings, leaves and soft plant materials such as perennial or annual flowers will not be picked up.) Piles to be chipped shall be a maximum of 8 ft. x 8 ft. x 5 ft. high. Material in excess of this will not be picked up. Piles with gravel, dirt or roots covered with dirt, will not be picked up. Four (4) inches is the maximum diameter size of wood waste that can be chipped. Material over 4 inches in diameter will not be picked. Stack branches at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction. As the chipper only travels each street once, be sure your branches are on the boulevard by 8:00 am the Monday morning of your designated week. Subject to volume of material and any mechanical problems the Town may encounter, some pick-ups may be delayed. NOTE: Larger volumes and/or sizes of wood waste material may be taken to the Regional District of Nanaimo Transfer Station located at 860 Church Road, Parksville. Telephone 250.248.5254 for rates, etc.

8 Reminders on Trail Etiquette Trails and paths for non-motorized use are very popular. Regardless of whether you are bicycling, walking or jogging, if you follow the same set of rules as everyone else, your trip will be safer and more enjoyable. Help make our trails and pathways safe for everyone by using the following guidelines: 1. Be Courteous - All trail users, including bicyclists, joggers, walkers, wheelchairs, skateboarders and bladers, should be respectful of other users. 2. Be Predictable - Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. 3. Don’t Block The Trail - When in a group or with your pets, use no more than half the trail. 4. Keep Right - Stay as near to the right side of the trail as is safe, except when passing. 5. Pass On The Left - Pass others, going your direction, on their left. Yield to slower and on-coming traffic. 6. Stopping - When stopping, move off the trail. Beware of others approaching you from behind and make sure they know you are pulling over. 7. Give Audible Warning BEFORE Passing - Give a clear signal by using voice, bell or horn before passing. 8. Have Fun!

Are You and Your Family Prepared for an Emergency? Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3rd-9th, 2015. Individual preparedness goes a long way to help people and a community cope better - both during and after a major disaster. Follow these simple steps: • Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare. • Make a plan – It will help you and your family know what to do. • Get an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at LEAST 72 hours in an emergency. For more information on Emergency Preparedness Week and resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies contact Rob Daman, Emergency Program Coordinator with the Town of Qualicum Beach 250.752.6921.

Uncover Your Cover

Please ensure that all Town utility infrastructure such as water meters, sanitary and storm sewer manholes/inspection chambers are unobstructed from landscaping. Town crews need to have access to this infrastructure to read meters and make repairs.

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Pesticide-Free Lawns and Gardens A reminder that the use of traditional chemical-based pesticides on lawns, trees and gardens, such as fungicides, most insecticides and the ‘weed & feed’ type fertilizers, are prohibited in Town. For information on alternatives to pesticides visit the Town’s website www.qualicumbeach.com

Garbage, Food Waste & Recyclables Collection Reminders • Garbage is only permitted to be placed on the curb, on the day of collection, between the hours of 5:00 am and 8:00 am. • Garbage and food waste must be securelystored in an animal-resistant accessory building, or in an animal-resistant container designed to discourage and prevent access by animals. • Garbage must be placed into garbage containers. Plastic bags are not permitted to be placed at the roadside. To register for automatic reminders visit www.qualicumbeach.com and click on “Recollect Garbage and Recycling Reminder Services.”

Annual Water Main Flushing Underway The Annual Water Main Flushing Program began March 23rd. Between the hours of 7:30 am & 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday the Public Works staff will be flushing the water mains. Please ensure that fire hydrants are unobstructed from landscaping. During the flushing period, residents may experience some discolouration of water and a drop in water pressure. Please follow these guidelines during the water main flushing period: • Keep a clean supply of drinking water in your fridge • If your water is discoloured, run an outside tap after 4:00 pm until the water clears • Check for discolouration of water before doing laundry Please call the Town Hall 250.752.6921 if you have any questions.

Mark Your Calendar! Civic Centre Events March 28th

Bobbie’s Comedy Night

April 7th

KSS Premiere Performance

April 11th

QB Rotary Wine Fest

April 18th

QB Downtown Business Association’s Dance Party

April 26th

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Town won’t lobby VIU AUREN RUVINSKY

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Town council has chosen not to lobby Vancouver Island University regarding cuts to tutoring programs after VIU reached out to the town. “We can see that the university reads the papers,” said chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland, referring to media reports from a recent meeting where councillors expressed concerns about the possible cuts. Council had planned to lobby VIU to keep the service, but accepted the explanation that the university is struggling to balance priorities “like everyone else,” Sailland said. They will continue services at the Nanaimo campus and will consider returning to town in the future, he said. Briefly in other news from Monday night’s meeting: • Council approved three events for the coming months: The annual Fire and Ice Street Festival with chilli and ice sculptures will be held on Saturday, May 2 throughout the streets of the village centre, centred on Second Avenue with street closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Kwali-

kum Secondary Prom Parade will run Saturday, May 30 from the school along Village Way, Memorial Avenue and Second Avenue to the civic centre with road closures from 5 to 6 p.m.; The Qualicum Beach Triathlon will be held again this summer on Sunday, June 28, starting and finishing at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre with road closures for the running and biking portions on surrounding streets from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Council approved a number of rental subsidies for the civic centre and community hall: the KSS Fine Arts Society will pay $346 instead of $1,220; the QB Downtown Business Association will pay $933 instead of $1,436 for their dance party fundraiser and $933 instead of $1,000 for What Women Want; KSS Dry Grad gets the $1,045 civic centre use for free; St. Marks Anglican Church will pay $238 instead of $626; the Oceanside Volunteer Association will pay $457 instead of $676; the chamber of commerce will pay $1,300 instead of $1,856; and the Pacific Salmon Foundation will pay $1,748 instead of $2,251.

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Weir also explained what he called major differences in traffic signal intersections and illuminated pedestrian crossings, which ICBC calls special crosswalks and does not recognize as a traffic control device. He said the pedestrian crossings can give people a false sense of security and actually undermine safety, especially when there is a left turn lane as there is at the Qualicum Road crossing. He stressed that a roundabout is the best solution, slowing traffic and reducing conflicts, but it is also the most expensive at $400-$500,000 rather than

$30-$50,000 for a pedestrian crossing. Councillors spoke in favour of roundabouts, and voted to refer the discussion to their strategic planning sessions, which only Coun. Neil Horner voted against, saying he’d rather deal with it right now. QWRA representative Carol Dowe was clearly frustrated when she spoke from the gallery at the end of the meeting saying roundabouts are harder on people with strollers or in scooters and urged council to improve safety with an illuminated crossing now, which they can take out later if they build a roundabout.

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Health Matters

A medical team in the US has been gathering evidence to form guidelines for recognising concussion. The have found 4 symptoms that universally occur in the first 48 hours after a blow to the head: confusion or disorientation immediately Darcy following the event, impaired balance within 1 day Pharmacist of the event, slowed reaction time within 2 days of the event, and impaired verbal learning or memory within 2 days of the event. If any of these signs are seen, consult a physician. Headaches have been noted to be triggered by a variety of stimuli… weather, stress, sleep disturbances, hormones, noise, scents (perfumes, smoke), lights (including video screens) and eye strain. Some foods seem to be associated as well, such as chocolate, cheese, caffeine and alcohol. Now another: chewing gum. An Israeli study uncovered the link and it is believed to be due to undue exertion on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the jaw. The use of fluoride for the prevention of cavities is controversial. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently announced its guidelines for fluoride use, based on those of the Centers for Disease Control. They call for the use of a very small amount of fluoridated toothpaste (think: grain of rice) as soon as teeth begin erupting; a peasized drop beginning at age 3. Dietary fluoride should only be considered where drinking water is not fluoridated. Much of the information people find on the internet or in the news is not complete or specific enough. Many variables can influence individual health decisions – talk with your own health professionals for a plan tailor-made for you.

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GARDENING WORKSHOP: AN ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVE April 11, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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n a map, Syria and Iraq are a long way from Parksville Qualicum Beach. To those who have family and friends in the Canadian Armed Forces, the conflict there hits much closer to home. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rose in the House of Commons asking MPs to support a 12-month renewal of an international fight against ISIL, including air strikes over Syria. Canada, it should be noted, has contributed $700 million in humanitarian aid to the war-torn region. Yes, we are committing to more CF-18 sorties, but we are not stopping the help we are providing to children and other civilians caught in the conflict. “There is no either/or here between military action and humanitarian aid,” said the prime minister. “The situation desperately needs both and Canada has been vigorously providing both. We do not need to choose between fighting ISIL and helping its victims. We will continue to do both. Canadians did not invent the threat of jihadi terrorism, and we certainly did not invite it. Nor, as this global threat becomes ever more serious, can we protect our country or our communities by choosing to ignore it.” Harper has his haters out there, of that there’s no doubt. Many live in this region, as evidenced by letters to the editor and other methods of public expression. There is much to criticize about this government. All governments that have been in power for a time make mistakes. There are deeper issues with the Conservatives than simple mistakes — a puzzling and apparent distrust of science/research and the cuts to services protecting our coast, to name just a couple. However, we scratch our heads when we hear the exaggerated wailing about how Canada has lost its place in the world, lost respect, how we used to be a helper and peacekeeper but now we’re not. We continue to provide hundreds of millions, no, billions to humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies and education to children who did not choose to be born in war-torn or drought-afflicted areas. Has our role in the world changed? That was inevitable — the world changed. We can no longer send brave members of our Forces into well-defined conflicts wearing baby blue berets. However, like we have always done, we continue to provide aid, and we also see our responsibility, with the use of our Armed Forces, to stop tyranny in its tracks. Make no mistake, what we fight against right now in Syria and Iraq is tyranny. And those tyrants have specifically mentioned Canada and Canadians as targets. With a continued combination of humanitarian aid and armed support, Canada is doing what it has always done. — Editorial by John Harding

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balancing water management So, Joe Stanhope wants to go to Ottawa and push DFO around. He wants to do this while vilifying them in the media; not a good cooperation strategy I’d say. Stanhope, the chair of both the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) board, was quoted in a recent edition of The NEWS saying: “The obvious lack of knowledge of DFO staff is a serious concern.” Well, it seems that the obvious lack of knowledge is with the ERWS and its understanding of the Fisheries Act, and the DFO responsibilities to administer it. It seems apparent that the ERWS consultant’s excellent report, while detailing significant losses of habitat for salmonids, Chinook and steelhead in particular, doesn’t provide a convincing case that these losses can be fully mitigated. Without such court-worthy evidence, the Fisheries Act says the proponent must seek authorization to carry out the work. DFO has no choice under the law. If Stanhope wants to go to Ottawa, his intended purpose should be to make the case that an authorization is required ASAP. There is no reason why this should take the two years the ERWS seem to think, unless of course you really confuse and annoy the minister. The ERWS has for the past few years been behaving like the public utility that they are, while presenting an image that they have all the interests of the Englishman River watershed at heart. The process that has ensued, indicates to me that the broader interests in the Englishman River watershed would be better served by some type of roundtable or watershed board process comprised,

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at a minimum, of First Nations, other governments, industry, businesses, citizens and, most importantly, stewardship groups such at the Mid-Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society. One need only look south to the Cowichan River watershed to see how effective such a roundtable process can be. ERWS, along with agencies, forest companies and NGOs, have all contributed to the restoration of the watershed’s health. There is plenty more to do, and having a “balanced” water management regime going into the future is critical. Don Lawseth Nanoose Bay

we need trains, not just for seniors

Thank you to Ken Bordian (The NEWS, March 17) for his letter regarding the need for rail service from Campbell River to Victoria. It is not for just when you get older, but, also for people who do not have a car to be able to run down from Parksville or Qualicum Beach to Victoria. Driving the Malahat at any time is not a great experience never mind under winter driving conditions — I am a very confident driver but I would rather take the train to Victoria. We often hear talk about reducing traffic on our roads and highways and adding buses for people instead of using the train is a bit counter-productive. Maybe we can hire someone from France, Portugal, Spain or Scotland who has the ability to run a railway properly to move goods and people up and down the Island — in these countries you see many elderly men and women, young women with children, tourists and people who cannot afford

a car riding the trains. The trains move smoothly, on time, and are a very comfortable way to move about the country. Obviously we have nobody in Canada who is up to the job. As far as cost goes, look at the millions being thrown around nationally and internationally — the train would be a drop in the bucket relatively speaking. eD Fergusson Parksville

be cautious with martial arts

Re: your Thursday Spotlight story ‘Learn how to protect yourself’ (The NEWS, March 12). Being active in martial arts for many years, some comments from that story raise concerns for me. In the caption under the photo, it speaks of avoiding a violent situation. In the article, it mentions fight or flight. It should be clear flight is your primary choice. My second concern is the statement “assertively and with purpose.” This suggests aggression. I would suggest a better choice of words would be “with confidence and purpose.” Most people consider a black belt in martial arts to be an individual well trained. In reality, it is an individual who has obtained the tools to begin to learn the art, steeped in history, a warrior — respect, honour, body and mind are balanced. Training individuals in self defence is a large responsibility. If not done correctly with unbalanced respect, honour, body and mind, it can produce a negative effect. FLoyD hartweLL Qualicum Bay See more LETTERS, pages A13

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave

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TECH WORKSHOPS

1:30-2:30pm, $7/class* *no charge for caregivers. Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise class designed for those with Parkinson’s Disease. 250-927-4595, runfluid@hotmail.ca

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS’ DANCE

7:30-10pm., Rotary House, 211 Fern, QBeach, $2.50/ includes snack. Great music, dance styles, all welcome. Bruce Foden, 250-5863743. ebfoden@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL INSIGHT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH 7pm, PCC, $5 sugg. donation. Speaker: Wes Gietz, ‘Windwalker’. Info: Shift 954 1002.

LIVE MUSIC

8-11pm, Smoke ’n Water Restaurant. 19+/$20. 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC

7-9pm, Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., Parksville. FREE. More help with Android Tablets/Phones. A closer look at eMail Apps (they are not all the same). Bring your device & questions. Beginners welcome. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30-12pm (after the workshop). 250-947-8258, blt@ sd69.bc.ca, www.blt.sd69. bc.ca, Facebook.com/tlc.blt

TALES FOR THE TELLING

7pm/doors, 7:30 pm/event, 133 McMillan/Art Ctre, PV. $12/door, $10/OCAC members. Advance tickets at the MAC. Stories from aTla-o-qui-aht First Nation Storyteller: Gisele Martin Marva Blackmore, 250-5943221, marva.blackmore@ gmail.com. www.talesforthetelling.org/storytelling-atthe-mac.html

SAT. MAR 28 LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. LUV TRAIN, Rhythm & Blues! 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. 250 752-9111.

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1-3pm, Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Is. Hwy, Parksville. Join us for skating, crafts and games, all based on the “Frozen” movie. Regular admission, all ages. RDN, Recreation & Parks, 250-248-3252. Swim and skate schedules online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. recparks@rdn. .ca

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10am-4-pm/Sat,10am-3pm/ Sunday, PCCC, 132 E Jensen Ave, PV. Over 80 health product displays. Proceeds used to support caregivers, dementia education, youth programs, & community collaboration. http:// oceansidehealthfair.ca/

BOBBIE’S COMEDY NIGHT 7:3-9:30pm, QB Civic Ctre, 747 Jones St. 19+, $22. Comedy works of Ivan Decker & Jamie Kennedy with your host Bobbie G. Bobbie GarnonsWilliams, 877-808-2333, bobbiescomedynight@ gmail.com, www. bobbiescomedynight.com

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GOLF ARROWSMITH Men’s Club plays every Sat. morning. Visitors welcome. John Cash, 250-752-1771

7pm/doors, 7:30pm/games, Lighthouse Comm Ctre, 240 Lions Way, QBay. Categories - 2014 Events, Trivial Trivia, History & Geography, Music & Movie Trivia. $12 each, $60/6-team. Cash bar, “New-to-you” auction. Tickets at Mulberry Bush book Store, QB, Bowser at Georgia Park Store, Salish Sea Market.

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2-4pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. “Travelling with My Paintbrush’ featuring Julia Cairns, artist/illustrator. $15/includes refreshments. Available at Cranky Dog (PV) & Arbutus Fashion & Lifestyle (QB). Proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation.

TUE. MAR 31 6-7:30pm, OS School, Parksville. Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28. Wheelchair basketball for kids 10-15yrs. You don’t have to have a disability to play this FREE fun sport. All equipment supplied. Parent please attend the first 15 minutes of the child’s first day/registration. Bert Abbott, 250-6161186, babbott@sci-bc.ca

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2:30pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym St. Parksville. Spring Concert, “Songs of Love & Nature”. $15 at Mulberry Bush Bookstores and door. Kathy Larson, 250-752-8130

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7-10pm, Parksville Legion. Dance to Country, Old Rock & Roll, Pop & Blues. Every Wed, for members & potential members welcome. Sharon Franzen, franzen.sharon@gmail.com

THU. APR 2 THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB 7pm, monthly meeting, PV Community Ctre, 132 Jensen St., Guest Speaker: Eva Grodt, Parksville Tai Chi. www/parksvillenewcomers.net

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Sunday March 29th, 2:30 p.m. Knox United Church 345 Pym Street, Parksville

12:30pm/doors, 1-3 pm, QB Civic Ctre, 747 Jones St. $5/ door, includes prize draw, coffee/tea. Alpine Gardener speaker David Sellars on Picos de Europa. Plants for sale. Valerie 250-594-4423, melanson.valerie@gmail.com

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Upon reading the report in The NEWS on have a look at the large pipe and steady stream Parksville city council’s decision to do nothing re: of water. Several days after my strata’s applicaimplementing a municipal ban because it may tion last July, I witnessed a young mother rinsing be “superfluous” and they will await the prov- the sand off her baby’s feet in this stream. Since ince’s new pesticide laws, I was puzzled to say the we had experienced a heavy rain the day after least. I offer you my opinion on this matter. the application of a mixture of all three of these I don’t know if director of planning Blaine chemicals, I fear for the child’s safety. Russell and other city staff are truly uninformed Parksville did nothing back in 2010, except or if they decided to use an old report. This re- write a letter to the government while commuport would make sense if it was prepared four or nities like Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Victoria, five years ago when the Canadian Cancer Soci- Saanich, the greater Vancouver Area and Whisety and other environmental organizations were tler did the work required to offer their residents working towards a provincial ban, which Christy some measure of protection. It doesn’t take the Clark had indicated she was in faproducts off the shelves (only a vour of implementing. provincial ban can do that), but it However, one year after her elecdoes make their use illegal in our tion with a provincial report in hand city, drastically reducing their use. with thousands of submissions in By Kathleen Falvai I received a promise from Mark favour of the ban, from the Cancer Lefebvre that he would implement Society, David Suzuki Foundation, this ban if elected. I am very disappointed in his lack of leadership on numerous physician and scientific this issue, as I care deeply about organizations, committee chairman the environment and the health Bill Bennett recommended that and safety of my fellow citizens. there be no provincial ban. He has I feel fortunate that my straapparently chosen to believe the ta has agreed to go chemical scientists employed by the pesticide free. There are others in our city who are not industry. I make no judgement on Clark for backing off so lucky. The lady who headed up the Canon her promises, as party unity is obviously very cer Society’s education program in our area shared the fact that her mother lives in a conimportant to her. The bill to produce a province wide ban was do in Parksville where these products are used. defeated in 2012, so I was extremely surprised The elderly often can’t or won’t stick up for to read the headline in The NEWS: City awaits themselves. They deserve protection. new pesticide laws. I suggest that they will have Our city deserves the same measure of proa very long wait. The Canadian Cancer Society did a lot of tection enjoyed by the residents of Qualicum work on educating the public on the dangers of Beach and Nanaimo. We have some good peocarcinogenic herbicides but education without ple on our council who care about these issues. municipal bans do not work. I discovered that I wish they had received more credibility when dangerous chemicals like 24D, Dicamba, and they spoke up in favour of an immediate ban. The citizens of Parksville are the losers in Mecroprop are widely used in Parksville. During early spring when weeds start to show, and in this decision. Please get back to the table and July when many stratas and private residents are reconsider. Kathleen Falvai is a Parksville resident and applying their second coat, residues flow into Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. support the storm drains and wind up in the outflows on group coordinator. Parksville beach. E-mail: kathleenfalvai@shaw.ca Go down to the base of McMillan Street and

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The Ministry of Energy and Mines will administer and implement the CEV program through partnerships with the New Car Dealers Association of British Columbia, the Fraser Basin Council, and the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association. Quote: Blair Qualey, president and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C. is delighted with the announcement. EV “Our members are seeing increasing interest from consumers in purchasing electric vehicles and this program will provide many with the incentive they need to make a purchase.” Visitors to the Vancouver International Auto Show, which closes on Sunday, will have the opportunity to take a clean energy vehicle for a spin. Most manufacturers are also showing their clean energy vehicles inside the Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre West.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK Dennis M’s Pick

Eric’s Pick

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2008 FORD RANGER SPORT 4x4

2012 VW GTi HATCHBACK

This Ranger is equipped with a 4.0L V6, automatic with alloy wheels, matching canopy and 5,000lbs. tow package. Give me a call.

Very clean and well looked after local car. Equipped with heated seats, auto, power locks, a/c, cruise, sport alloy wheels and a moonroof! Come see me!

103,000 kms. Stock # 14298A

12,089 kms. Stock # 93609A

Market Price $

15,486

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2007 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED

Market Price $

2010 MAZDA 5 GT

6 passenger full leather seating with rear climate control. Dual sliding doors that are unique to this vehicle. Very clean inside and out! ONLY 50,940 kms. Stock # 93603

12,654

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16,182

99 Bi-Weekly

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Dennis P’s Pick

2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4x4

2003 FORD F-350 LARIAT 4x4

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This Chilkoot Edition Pathfinder has been meticulously maintained by the previous owner. Great vehicle at this price. 220,383 kms. Stock # 14296C

Market Price $

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A nice little V6 4x4 that is economical to drive and goes anywhere! 140,388 kms. Stock # 14220C

6,997

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A 2003 F-350 Super Crew Lariat for $13,000 is unheard of! Thousands spent on reconditioning so you don’t have to! Ask to see the receipts. This is a lot of truck for the money! 194,753 kms. Stock # 14357A

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Smart people read the fine print. All loans are open loans that can be paid out early without penalty. Prices and payments are plus applicable taxes and administration of $399.00. Bi-weekly payments calculated at 5.99% with 20% cash or trade as a down payment, other configurations available OAC. Stock number, term and total obligation are: Stock #14220C - 60 mo - $11,741.57, Stock #93603 - 72 mo - $15,445.29, Stock #93609A - 84 mo - $25,202.93, Stock #14298A - 60 mo - $14,369.37.

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faith column

Easter is more than bunnies While the Easter bunny is popular, Christians celebrate for a different reason

The resurrection of Jesus is one of the pillars of the Christian faith for through it we have a living hope for the future. The Apostle Paul paints a bleak picture for us of life withWhen the word Easter is mentioned, many out Jesus’ resurrection in 1 Cor. 15:13-14 “But people have the image of a cute, white rabbit if there is no resurrection of the dead, then delivering eggs. Christ is not risen. And if Christ This is not too surprising as for is not risen, then our preaching many years we have been condiis empty and your faith is also tioned to equate this image with empty.” It would be unbearably Easter by companies using an Eas- By Rich Whiteman sad if our faith was empty for then ter Bunny to sell their products. there would be no hope for the The Easter Bunny was brought future. But thanks be to God, Jeto the West, so it has been said, sus did rise from the grave, and by German immigrants who setour preaching is not empty, and tled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s. our faith is not empty, and there These immigrants called this creais wonderful glorious hope for the ture “Osterhase.” The commerfuture. cialization of this Easter tradition The glorious hope that was has come a long way from the simple roots in purchased by the death and resurrection of Pennsylvania. For example, one article back in Jesus becomes real for us through what Paul 2012 estimated that Americans alone that year describes in Col 1:27, “Christ in you, the hope would spend $16.5 billion dollars on Easter-re- of glory.” Jesus Christ indwelling and being lated items! That makes for one busy rabbit! formed in believers is our hope for the future... Although the Easter Bunny is very popular, our eternal future and our day to day earthly Christians worldwide celebrate Easter for a lives! very different reason. We celebrate the death The hymn “Because He Lives” sums it all up. and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus; begins with Good Friday, which is the Friday He came to love, heal and forgive; before Easter Sunday. This is the day that JeHe lived and died to buy my pardon, sus was crucified and died on the cross for the An empty grave is there to prove my Savior forgiveness of our sins. It was a time of great lives. sadness for those who loved and followed Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Jesus for they did not expect Him to die. On Because He lives, all fear is gone; Easter Sunday their sadness was turned to joy Because I know He holds the future, for they received the message that Jesus had And life is worth the living, risen from the grave. This must have been a Just because He lives! time of great amazement and excitement for — Rich Whiteman, Centre of Incarnatology this wonder of wonders. E-mail: Incarnatology3@shaw.ca

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This weekend the Bow Horn Bay Community Club is hosting their annual Trivia Night at the Hall. According to a news release issued by the BHB Community Club, it is a fundraising event and all the proceeds raised from the event will go back into the community. The evening will consist of trivia, games, appetizers, home baking, a cash bar and a “New-to-You” auction.

Respite • Beautiful Grounds • Entertainment • Large Bright Rooms • Hair Salon • Daily Activities • Art Studio & More

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in Qualicum Bay. Doors open at 7 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $12 per person or $60 for bookings of six. Tickets are available in Bowser at the Salish Sea Market and Georgia Park Store or in Qualicum Beach at Mulberry Bush Book Store. For more information contact 250-757-8806 or www. communityclub.ca. — NEWS Staff

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Executive family home with south facing amazing golf course and mountain views located in the Morningstar area of French Creek. This stunning custom designed home is conveniently located across from the award winning Morningstar Championship Golf course and steps to French Creek Marina. The large 3300+ sq ft home features 4 generous size bedrooms, large recreation room and 3 full bathrooms. The extremely large master bedroom features a five piece ensuite. The over sized family room is designed for entertaining and enjoy your summers on the large deck overlooking the golf course. This home has the extras - double side doors on the garage for golf cart access with oversized garage. Double wall ovens in the kitchen, stainless appliances, smart wired and separate controlled speaker systems in each room, heat pump and professional design/landscaped back yard. Many recent upgrades have taken place including granite counter tops, fresh paint, new fixtures and recent appliances. 1085 Roberton Blvd. Exceptional Value at $589,900

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202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!

3448 BLUEBACK DRIVE

Ocean views on 0.69 of an acre Covered terrace, fireplace/BBQ Elevator, 3 master beds Two master suites, custom closets

$1,288,000

Louise Roy*

#17-885 BERWICK RD, QUALICUM BEACH • • • •

3142 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY

Ocean views from every room Close to amenities, beach promenade Commercial zoning, possible B&B Potential carriage suite

Jill Tuggle $998,000

$29,900

• • • •

1638 sqft 2 bed/2 bath well maintained patio home New laminate in great room, new carpet in bedrooms Soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, light & bright Spacious MB w/bay window, walk-in closet & ensuite

$315,000

Brenda Nicolls

Aaron Nicklen*

757 GARRETT RD, QUALICUM BEACH • • • •

1824 sqft split level, 4 bed/3 bath home on .32 acres 9 yr roof, new vinyl windows/flooring/HW tank New bathrooms, natural gas FP, new kitchen Covered patio, raised garden beds, potting shed

$419,000

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$445,000

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LT 83 CHELSEA PLACE

Aaron Nicklen*

4 bed, 2 bath townhome Garage, deck, appliances Quiet location, some view Pets, kids and rentals OK

$143,900

W NE

• • • •

2220 HONEY WULFF CLOSE

4,035 sqft., 4 beds, 3 baths Add’l 2,352 sqft. unfinished basement 2.47 acres in River’s Edge Cathedral ceilings, media room

$1,049,000

Aaron Nicklen*

#5 AWESOME STONE’S THROW

Ian Mackay

Kevin Clayton

#147-730 BARCLAY CRES. S Double garage, lots of parking Huge private fenced backyard 2 bedroom, 2 bath In Quails Landing, low strata fees

$364,900

• Immaculate Parksville rancher • Located on water side of highway • Enjoy the warmth of the natural gas fireplace

$310,000

• • • •

Affordable living in family park 2 bed, 2 bath, open plan Large fenced yard, pets OK Adjacent to Englishman River park

• • • •

Ocean views of Winchelsea Islands Southern exposure, upscale area 0.38 of an acre, high rock elevation Underground wiring, heated roads

721 CHARTWELL BLVD.

• • • •

On its own land!! 2 bedroom, 2 bath new fence, other updates mortgage under $600 mo.

Ian Mackay

Kevin Clayton

SLT 52 SIMMONS PLACE

Jim/Margo Hoffman $279,900

Well kept Chartwell rancher Beautifully landscaped with irrigation 1,800 sqft. with 3 beds and 2 baths Many updates

$369,900

35 - 2130 ERRINGTON ROAD • • • •

Dale Rumming $74,900

749 BRADBURY, PARKSVILLE

378 RHEUMER CRESCENT

6 - 1225 CENTRE ROAD • • • •

• • • •

Tom Dodds

One bedroom legal suite New flooring throughout Fully fenced Freshly painted

Brenda Nicolls $341,900

Ocean views, lot on quiet cul-de-sac 0.38 of an acre, high rock elevation Upscale neighbourhood in Fairwinds Close to Schooner Cove Marina

$309,000

802 MILLER RD, FRENCH CREEK

• 2 storey 3 bed. 3 bath home with small cabin/ workshop on 0.38 acre across from Parkland • Large living room w/deck & cozy woodstove • Country style kitchen, big Master Bedroom

Aaron Nicklen*

34-2130 ERRINGTON ROAD

$98,000

Dale Rumming

G TIN S I L

794 FLETCHER AVE

• 1435 sqft open concept Green Built CLASSY loft living! • Custom shutters throughout, on demand hot water • Immediate possession - call now to view!

• Great Value, 3 bed/2 bath, upgraded rancher. • Newer Heat Pump, and 50 yr Ironwood Shake metal roof. • Beautiful Gazebo and wired studio. • Fully irrigated lawns and gardens.

$379,900 NO GST Jill Tuggle

$379,000

John Milroy

1-1600 BRYNMARL ROAD

#220-330 DOGWOOD ST (SHORELINE) • 1400+sf living, a short pathway to the ocean • End unit, walkable pretty well to everything • Storage, garage, fresh paint, extra newness

Very likeable $259,000 Jill Tuggle

• • • •

Waterfront condo at Beachcomber Over 2100 sq ft of luxury living 2 bed, 2 bath, plus a den/office Totally renovated, high end finishes

$479,000

Kevin Clayton

604-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE, PARKSVILLE NE

$375,000

W NE

• Fantastic ocean view! The Residences at The Beach Club are award winning, executive class, full ownership condos. On the 6th floor of luxury living offering ocean breezes & mountain views from the large windows or off the generous size balcony.

Glenda Sweet*

• • • •

$299,000

G TIN LIS

1388 SUNRISE DRIVE, SANDPIPER • Custom Built family home on large, south facing .46 acres. • Beautifully updated, 2392 sqft, 4 bed/3 bath. • Oversized Garage, R/V parking, fully fenced.

$479,000

1507 DALMATION DRIVE

Over 2300 sq ft of living 2 huge bedrooms, 2 baths Pleasing design, large deck Big lot, Columbia Beach

• • • • •

John Milroy $489,000 Ralph Kretzschmar

• • • •

Bright 2 bed, 2 bath patio home Backs onto Morning Star Golf Course 1620 Sq.ft., large windows, 3 skylights Vaulted ceiling, large kitchen and more

$325,000

Jo Pedersen

• • • •

885 TERRIEN WAY

Fabulous San Pariel home Totally renovated, 1882 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath 17,860 ft. treed lot near beach

$459,000 Ralph Kretzschmar

UNIT 8-341 BLOWER ROAD

892 BALLENAS ROAD

San Pariel renovated Rancher Renovated, 2285 sq. ft home. 4 bedroom, 3 bath 5 min. walk to the beach 17,860 ft. landscaped lot

Kevin Clayton

1204 LEE ROAD • • • •

Located in Parksville Close to amenities and beaches End unit allows for more privacy Open floor plan.

$299,900

Jo Pedersen

• • • • •

1008 CENTRE ROAD CRES

1008 Centre Road Cres 3 bed home totally renovated! fabulous perennials, large back yard, carport & 2 driveways(RV ok!) too many updates to mention!

$299,000

Dale Rumming

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TIM

Peligren

1695 Nahmint Road $424,900 E!

1759 Martini $279,000

D CE

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms, 2.5 acre property • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite w/sep. entrance, hydro & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ MLS # 374666 workshop

• 360 degree ocean & mountain views • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 baths plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244 • Large shop

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

206-309 Morison Ave, Parksville $139,000

• • • •

1810 Canuck $296,900

174 Saturna Drive, Qualicum Beach $405,000

55+ well maintained patio home 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Within walking distance to all amenities Small pet allowed & in unit laundry

• • • •

Custom built over 2000 sqft rancher 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Open plan living area with natural gas fireplace Sunny south facing patio and lots of RV parking

LIS

#5-100 Abbey Lane, Parksville $189,900

1100 sqft, 3 bedroom & den Attached workshop & carport Close to all amenities .30 acre private lot

5 ACRES - Little Qualicum New Price! $149,900

• • • •

*Rates subject to change without notice. Certain conditions may apply based on OAC, E & OE*

• Across from Little Qualicum Falls Park • Gated Community • 12’x24’ covered storage included • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • .34 acres

110 Meridian Way, Parksville $269,000

• One bedroom oceanview condo • Centrally located to all amenities • 55+ complex, no rentals and one small pet allowed

MLS # 368060

Recreational Riverfront Lot From $35,900 to $57,900

1785 Warn Way $399,900

Independently Owned & Operated

*5% Down = 644 MONTHLY PAYMENT

MLS #387642

• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area • Gated community

• 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom • .54 acres, southern exposure • 2 storage sheds

MLS # 376706

• • • •

SOLD

884 Bouman Place, French Creek $399,900

Over 2000 sq ft 4 bedroom home in Beachcomber Ocean view and beach access just steps away In Law Suite Detached 2 car garage /workshop

• • • •

Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom rancher Vaulted ceilings, granite counters and open floor plan Heat Pump & L.E.D fireplace Fully fenced with RV parking

MATT BREEDLOVE

★ ★ ★ ★★

ParksvilleQualicum Beach Realty

LIS

1575 Haida Way, Nanoose Bay $389,000

MLS # 382130

Find the property you have been searching for at: timpeligren.point2agent.com

For Every Move You Make Since 1993

• 4.94 Acres • Panoramic ocean and mountain views • Private

grantwildeman@shaw.ca

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

• Side by side Duplex • Double garage between • 1.64 Acres, fenced yard • RV parking

Nicky Westnedge

Unlicensed Assistant

www.grantwildeman.ca

1725 Settler $549,000

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321

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1670 Meadowood $599,900

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D I R E C T 250.954.9033 Check Out My New Website!

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W NE

QUALITY BUILT ON ACREAGE CLOSE TO TOWN

T IS

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T IS

CALL TO LIST YOUR HOME WITH MATT

• 518 Hawthorne Dr. • #16-850 Arbutus St. • 798 Nicolls Dr. • 791 Fletcher Ave. •3126 McNaughton Ave

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

LOCATION*LOCATION*LOCATION

• Ideal for B&B, In-Law Suite, Home Based Business etc. • Large Walk Out Basement Home with Great Room Concept • 2.52 Acres with Greenhouse, Garden Beds, Hiking Trails near by $725,000

FIVE ACRES WITH FAMILY HOME

• • • •

Adorable open plan 758 sqft 1 bedrm/1 bath in “Maison Alsace Lorraine” Cork floors, open plan Living/Dining Rm w/nat gas FP & great balcony Cozy Island Kitchen w/oak wood cabinetry & mostly replaced appliances Low strata, pet OK, no age/rental restrictions (ideal investment opportunity)

WALK TO TOWN CENTER!

$159,000

• • • •

Picturesque 1530 sqft 3 bed rancher w/small detached shop on 1.22 acre Spacious Living Rm w/floor-ceiling brick FP, BI sound syst, reno’d Kitchen Sunroom, good-sized deck w/gazebo/covered BBQ area, garden space Firepit, patio, horseshoe pit, RV & ATV parking, & great highway access

5 MINUTES TO QUALICUM!

BEACHCOMBER BLDG LOT • 1692 Sq Ft 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Crawlspace Rancher • Great Location, Walk to Town & Recreation • Fenced Yard, Lane Access Behind, Level Lot

$429,000

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• The Shorewater Condominium Resort Loft Style Condo • Rental Income in Place $$$ • Incredible Views & a Sandy Beach at your Doorstep

$204,900

• 2684 Sq Ft 3 Bdrms, Plus Den & Bonus Room • Level 5 Acres Close to Town • Plumbed and set up for Workshop or Arena $635,000

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DELUXE TOWNHOUSE ON THE GOLF COURSE

• 3000 Sq. Ft 3 Bdrms, 3 Baths • Deluxe High End Finishing • Hobby Room, Double Garage, Patio & Balcony • Overlooking the 7th Green in Fairwinds $459,000

• • • •

.26 acre level and cleared lot in established sought-after neighborhood Build the home of your dreams, lots of room for RV, ATV, & boat parking Potential for ocean view, blocks to the marina, walking trails, & the beach Short 10 minute drive to Parksville shopping, restaurants, & all amenities

$169,000

• 2027 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath stand-alone unit surrounded by green space • Spacious & bright, hardwood flooring, gas FP, private west-facing patio

OPEN HOUSE 1406 GABRIOLA DRIVE, CRAIG BAY SUNDAY MAR 29 BETWEEN 1-3 PM HOSTED BY MARY-ANN KENNEDY

$459,000

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Brenda

Nicolls

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Brenda

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

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Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing

1100 Matuka Drive, Nanoose

750 Eagleridge Place, Qualicum Beach

1,080,000

“Elegant Rural Living” • • • • • •

Nicolls

718,000

“Quality Throughout”

3587 sqft, 4 bed/5 bath home w/2040 sqft unfinished bsmt on 7 acres Open great room with cherry hardwood flooring overlooks the estate lands Granite counters, cherry cabinets & heated tile floors in kitchen Generous main floor master w/his&her walk in closets & 5pc ensuite Huge bonus room with 5 skylights above 3 car garage 2 heat pumps, 2 HW tanks, HRV & underground services from the road

Brenda

Nicolls

• • • • • •

Immaculate 3150 sqft 3 bed/2.5 bath home in exclusive Eagleridge Cross hall living room & dining room with new hardwood floors Chef’s kitchen w/granite counters, custom cabinetry, expansive island Generous Master BR w/5 pc ensuite & access to south facing patio Office/hobby/fitness room, indoor workshop & utility room on lower level Beautifully landscaped .22 ac with easy access to walking trails

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Brenda

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Nicolls

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-248-8371

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Coast Realty Group (Parksville) Ltd

New Listing

879 Fisherman’s Circle, Parksville

974 Poplar Way, Whiskey Creek

OPEN HOUSE • Sat. March. 28

345,000

“Spectacular Setting” • • • • • •

A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.

1634 sqft 3 bed/2 full bath rancher overlooking Morningstar Creek Updated flooring, HW tank, vinyl windows, paint, decks, roof, garage door Traditional floor plan allows for comfortable rooms & tranquil views Intense charm and appeal, bright skylights, spacious deck with view Close to Marina, fresh fish market & Morningstar Golf Course Located between Parksville & Qualicum Beach

• 1 to 3pm

299,900

“Quiet Country Living” • • • • • •

Gorgeous 1909 sqft 4 bed/1.5 bath home on .21 ac Extensive reno in 2007, new vinyl windows in 2014 3 BR on main floor, 525 sqft finished basement “Regency” woodburning insert is a terrific heat source Completely fenced backyard, landscaped & irrigated Friendly neighbourhood, peaceful rural setting

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, March 26, 2015 NEW LISTING $369,900

NEW LISTING $339,900

Les Pockett Personal Real Estate Corporation

• 3 bed/3 bath, 1615 sq.ft. • Spacious kitchen w/new dishwasher and microwave • .35 acre fully fenced, double garage, RV parking • Located minutes to Deep Bay Marina

MLS# 386969

VANCOUVER ISLAND

(250) 927-7653

SUNRISE RIDGE $35,900

1-800-224-5906

lespockett@telus.net FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFO GO TO:

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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated

679 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC

www.pqbnews.com NEW LISTING $419,900

• 4 bed/3 bath 3505 sq ft. • 25x24 detached shop • .41 acre backing onto Englishman River Estuary • Newer heat pump and roof

MLS# 387983

READY TO BUILD $54,900

NEW LISTING $259,900

• 3 bed/ 2 bath 1732 sq ft • .49 acre, 12x15 shed, RV parking • Beautifully kept family home • Yard size provides ample space to build a large shop

• 1714 sq.ft. 2bed/1 bath • .28 acre, sunny south facing covered porch • Expansive 12x40 family room upstairs • Attached single car garage MLS# 388527

MLS# 388167

FAMILY HOME $329,900

CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT $529,900

E UC

• 2 bed/3bath, 1075 sqft. w/ lock-suite • 1/4 share located at Sunrise Ridge • Pool, hot tub, workout room • Short walk to beach

• .21 acre cleared building lot • Sweeping mountain views • Minutes to Little Qualicum Falls • Located in Little Qualicum River Village

MLS# 386107

BUILDER OR INVESTOR $79,900

IMMACULATE RANCHER $239,900

• 2 bed/ 3 bath 1970 sq.ft. • Walk-on waterfront, double garage • Excellent income potential w/vacation rental or long term tenant

MLS# 386824

CUTE AS A BUTTON $199,500

MLS# 387071

• • • •

4 bed/2 bath 2040 sqft., 0.32 acre Spacious kitchen w/large eating bar and island Beautifully renovated by Camelot homes Hardwood floors, steam shower, main floor master

MLS# 385588

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS $57,000

E UC

• • • •

2 bed/1 bath + den, 1101 sqft. Spacious great room layout Single car garage/garden shed 0.19 acre backing onto Mountainview park

E UC

• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village

MLS# 386057

E UC

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• 876 sq.ft. 2 bed/ 1 bath • Backs onto greenspace • Single attached garage • Light and bright rancher MLS# 376571

• 5.19 acres w/ ocean views • Cleared building site • 5 GPM drilled well and power • Fully lockable 12’x12’x 24’ storage unit MLS# 373924

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

MLS# 387291

MLS# 372109

Winner of the Commercial Building Award of Excellence Multi-family: Stone’s Throw Building 1, Parksville

Patio Home 1,465 - 1,500 sq.ft.

Features all the living space on the ground floor. Price from $399,000

Loft Home 1,735 sq.ft.

Features ground floor entry with all the living space on the second floor. Price from $389,000

Parksville’s most modern downtown residence. With a new vision of living, a dedication to quality and commitment to the environment, Stone’s Throw inspires a unique experience that combines comfortable living with contemporary and sustainable West Coast architecture.

220 McVickers Street, Parksville, BC I StonesThrowLiving.ca I ph 250.228.0512

Open House 1-4pm

• Flexible 2 bedroom & den floor plans • Heated crawlspace and garage • Superior exterior and interior finishes • High efficiency gas forced air heating • Tankless hot water on demand • Energy star windows • Strata fees: $130 per month

CERTIFIED ENERGY EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE HOMES

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1795 Oak Left Drive Beautiful Ocean View 2 bed home on almost half an acre, Nanoose Bay. Lots of recent renovations including paint and flooring. $385,000

Thursday, March 26, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

W NE

IN IST

Karen Scott would like to welcome

Allison Arbanas

to her real estate team, specializing in farms and acreage.

3190 Palmer Road: Super private mtn view equestrian property. 19 acres only minutes to Qualicum. Features completely renovated rancher, second home, barn, boat/RV storage, quiet location overlooking wetland and mt Cokley. Fenced and cross fenced, riding ring plus much more Listed for $1,150,000 call Karen

Allison was born and raised in the Oceanside area and offers a wide variety of knowledge in local and surrounding areas. Prior to working as a realtor, Allison worked in the health care field for six years. While mentoring with Karen, Allison has developed a good understanding of the real estate industry, duties, and professionalism and she looks forward to helping others realize the joys of living on Vancouver Island.

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PHASE I & IIOnly SOLD OUT • PHASE III & PHASE IV NOW SELLING 16 Units Remaining

$335,000 Starting at $374,900

PLUS GST

• Oversized 2 car garage. • 2 bed, 2 bath + den units 1330 - 1510 sq.ft. Show Suite Designed by Patti Ransom Interior Design.

• 3 bed, 3 bath + den units 2684 sq ft - 2928 sq ft.

FOR A FULL INFORMATION PACKAGE CONTACT John Cooper *PREC john@coopermclintock.com | Sean McLintock *PREC sean@coopermclintock.com

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PARKSVILLE 21-447 Pym Street $329,900 500 Corfield St. Creekside from $364,000 Dohle Ave@ Temple St. “McKillop Point” 536 Hawthorne Rise, Fr. Creek $534,900 1003 Windridge Place $549,900

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$290,000 $399,900 $341,900 $279,900

BOWSER 200 Laurel Cres. 4521 Sunwood Place

$324,900 $366,800

Saturday 10:30-12:30 pm Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday 2-3 pm Sunday 2-4 pm Saturday Saturday

OPEN HOUSE

Sun. Mar. 29 from 2-4pm 119 East Sixth Avenue

Setter and Associates Re/Max Lois Grant Re/Max Louise Roy Coast Diane Kellas Re/Max

1-3 pm 2-4pm

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OPEN HOUSE

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR

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phone 250.248.1071 toll free 1 888 243 1071 diane@dianekellas.com

OO NWSER U S 1 OW 52 B

$366,800

SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH 1:00pm - 3:00pm 378 Rheumer Crescent

• FABULOUS VALUE 3 bedroom rancher! • Immaculate, 1288 sf. on crawl • 2 car garage, detached workshop/studio • Super-private; gorgeous landscaping

• One bedroom legal suite • New flooring throughout • Fully fenced • Freshly painted

341,900

Hosted by: Joanne Ferreiro

Erica Kavanaugh

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250-752-3375

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21-447 Pym Street, Parksville

140 Garden W Road, Qualicum Beach

$329,900 • 2 bed 2 bath 1225 sqft • Beautiful & artistically designed patio home featured in Parksville’s Wembley Lane MLS# 388289

$399,900

536 Hawthorne Rise, French Creek

• Distant mountain & ocean views • $65K in upgrades, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,540 sq.ft. • Ideal retirement home, walking distance to town

$524,900

• Deluxe home on .28 acre south backyard, RV parking • 2,545 sq.ft., 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths • Gourmet style kitchen with granite

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HUNTER, ROBERT ALLEN (Bob) 1928 – 2015 The family of Bob Hunter advises that he passed peacefully on February 17 at the age of 86, in Nanaimo, BC. He is survived by loving wife Marjorie (Marj), his four children, Susan (Dan) Haslam of Nanaimo, BC, Graeme (Susan) Hunter of Regina, SK, Glen (Cathy) Hunter of Edmonton, AB, Ian (Sonja) Hunter of Calgary, AB, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter as well as his sister Joy (Alex) Sutherland of Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by his brother George Hunter of Calgary, AB. Bob was a long-time employee of Sasktel, a proud member of a shrinking group of people who spent their entire career with a single company. He started with Sasktel in Saskatoon, SK, working the first half of his career in construction, installs and servicing. The latter half started with a move to Yorkton, SK where Bob worked as a rural rep on the conversion of small party line exchanges to single line phones. After retirement in 1983, Bob and Marj enjoyed winters in Texas, playing golf and bridge with their many winter Texan friends. When travel to Texas was no longer feasible Bob and Marj moved to Qualicum Beach, BC where they enjoyed the mild climate. Bob remained in relatively good health and spirits til the end. He struggled in his later years with breathing issues which ultimately overcame him. He died peacefully with his daughter Susan at his side. We are thankful that Dad lived as long and as well as he did and are happy that he’s now resting in peace. At Dad and Mom’s request there will be no funeral. At some future point we will have a joint family memorial for both Dad and Mom after which their ashes will be scattered according to their wishes. We request no flowers or other remembrances; a toast to Bob at your convenience would be a nice gesture. We miss you Dad, rest in peace.

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Elsie May Farley (nee Madison)

July 16, 1942 - March 16, 2015

Elsie is survived by her husband James; sons Brandon and Aaron; grand-daughter Dawn; great grandsons Tagen & Talen; sister Carol and brothers Ken & Richard. She is predeceased by her daughter Monica and son Shawn. Elsie will be greatly missed by her family and many of her past hairdressing customers in the Parksville, Qualicum Beach area. There will be no service as per Elsie’s request.

It is with the most sorrowful regret the family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grampa, mentor and friend. John was born in St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, on July 16, 1942. This date started the extraordinary adventures of his life. He is survived by his loving wife and incredible companion of 10 years, Barbara Dunagan; his children: Glen (Vicki), Darren (Kiri), Nicky (Wayne), Sarah (Don), Jeff (Cindy), Jen (Orin) and Kara; his step children Steve (Diane) and Leslie (Kevin); his beloved grandchildren: Taylor, Kyle, Cassie, Travis, Caelan, Aaltje, Malachi, Lauren, Anthony, Paige, Georgia, and Levi, as well as step grandchildren Marissa and Alison; his brothers Al (Tiki), Lorne (Dorothy) and sister Mary (Phil); many nieces and nephews; and the extended Charlebois family, of which he was a part of since 1969. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Valerie, of 33 years, his father, Frederick Outram Jr., his mother Winifred, step mother Ada, sister-in-law Nadene, mother and father-in-law Dorothe and Bertram Charlebois, brother-in laws Michael and Richard Charlebois, step-grandson Boh, and extraordinary aunt Susie Bond. John held many jobs ranging from: a Vancouver taxi cab driver (he wouldn’t recommend this profession!), an exciting career with the BC Forest Service, and the owner/operator of the successful oil supply expediting business, Corex, in Edmonton, Alberta from 1971 to 1983. His love for Qualicum Beach — his childhood vacation spot — eventually led him to sell his expediting business and move his family of eight to Vancouver Island. With many different jobs interspersed, and one more baby added to the family, he pursued a career as salesman for Haylock Bros. Paving. Eventually, he changed paths to a highly regarded and much respected career in real estate. He spent 23 happy years with Royal LePage, Parksville-Qualicum Beach. Reluctantly, John retired from real estate in 2008 and embarked on new adventures of travel, beach combing, and driftwood furniture building with Barbara by his side. They made many wonderful friends during their winters in Pismo Beach, California and summers on Quadra Island. John excelled in many things. He loved beating his sons on the golf course. He was an avid tennis player, a natural historian and storyteller, a very adventurous boater, a master carpenter, an excellent ballplayer, a dynamic jive dancer, and above all, a family man. He held his family and children in the highest regard and to his last day, they were his top priority. His dedication to coaching his children’s baseball teams and volunteering for the kids’ field trips was a highlight of his child-rearing years. He devoted the same love and commitment to his grandchildren, while cheering them on at sporting events, teaching them to build, or playing games. John was blessed with two great loves in his life, Valerie and Barbara, for which the family is eternally grateful. He taught us all what it meant to be loved. To John, any wrong turn, mishap, blunder, ill fortune, or mistake was just another “adventure” in life, to learn from, enjoy… and sometimes repeat! His boating adventures were legendary; we are sometimes surprised we all survived! Although swimming to another island to get matches and sleeping around a fire on the beach seemed like a disaster at the time, he viewed all of these as just “Another Adventure in Life”. Cheers to John, our father and husband, to more adventures in all of our lives, and to embrace even the most ill advised outings as “Adventures”. He will be dearly missed in many hearts and thought of often. If John ever touched your life, the family welcomes you to join them in celebrating his life, a man amongst men, and quite a catch. A Father’s Faith, a Guiding Hand, A Master Craftsman Driftwood Plan. An Ocean Shore, a Shifting Sand, A Wave that Comes to Take his Hand. These Words Alone, They Won’t Replace, A Grampa’s Laugh and Smiling Face. ˜ Jeff Westnedge ˜

The family would like to thank Dr. Fletcher, all the home care nurses, and the staff at the Qualicum Medicine Shoppe who all made John’s last days as comfortable as possible, as well as friends and family for all their support during this difficult time. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, on Saturday, March 28th at 887 Wembley Road at 2 o’clock pm. Reception and celebration of John’s life to directly follow at Thalassa Restaurant, Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring John’s memory by making a donation in his name to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation at 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V5Z 4HZ. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

May 24, 1946 – March 20, 2015

ARTHUR (ART) HARNDEN In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 20th, Art passed away peacefully at the Qualicum Manor with his wife Carole at his bedside, and while being tended to by the Manor’s very special nurses and caregivers. Art had very recently celebrated his 89th birthday. Art was born in the town of Campbellford, Ontario in 1926. He was the second son and third child of Josh and Carrie Harnden. He was predeceased by older brother Donald and his wife Fern, and oldest sister Violet Gordon and her husband Al. He will be dearly missed by his younger sister Jean Rudkin and her husband Mike of Winnipeg, along with all of his nieces and their families. While in his teens, Art worked at his father’s business in Timmins, Ontario. This would prove to be a very special time for him. In his early twenties, he was hired by Thompson Products (TRW) and enjoyed a long and meaningful career with them as an automobile parts salesman until his retirement in 1991. In August of 1953, Art married Frances Hanneson and they made their home in Silver Heights in Winnipeg until 1974 when they moved to Vancouver. Oldest daughter Nancy, and son David both still live in Vancouver. And youngest daughter Susan Nadal lives in San Francisco with her husband Bill. Grandchildren are Nicole, Michael, and Eric. Art loved all of his family deeply. Art was a very proud member of the Khartum Temple Shrine in Winnipeg, and former member of the Shrine Drum and Bugle Corps. He was so honoured to recently receive his 55 year pin from the Ancient Landmark Lodge #3, one of Manitoba’s oldest and largest Masonic lodges. After and long and happy marriage, Art’s wife Frances, very sadly passed away following a brave battle with Parkinson’s. The friendship Art had shared with longtime friend Carole, grew into love and they married in 2000. They enjoyed 15 happy years together in Qualicum Beach. Art will be lovingly missed by Carole, who dearly treasures the time they had together. He will also be so fondly remembered by all of his extended family. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the very special friends and family members near and far who have been so kind and supportive to Art and Carole, especially over the past couple of years. Also, appreciation goes out to each and every member of Art’s Qualicum Manor family - their care, sincere kindness and love has been a blessing during a difficult time. A memorial service will be held at St. Stephens United Church in Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, March 31st at 1:30 p.m. A reception will be held in the church hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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LABOURERS HANDYMAN / ASSISTANT, on-call, for local vacation rental agency. ($18-22/hour) Position includes grounds keeping, garbage removal, helping guests with check in & questions in absence of owners, and other odd maintenance jobs in and around Parksville, BC. Email info@bestholidaystays.com to apply.

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Knox United Church Parksville

345 Pym St., Parksville • 250-248-3927

office@kucparksville.ca • kucparksville.ca

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ARROWSMITH GREENHOUSES

- nursery/garden centre exp. - plant knowledge essential - excellent customer service - work will include weekends and holidays - enjoy working outside Send resume with references to:

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IF YOU own a home or real CARPENTRY estate, Alpine Credits can lend Thu, Apr. 2 - 6:00pm DRYWALL you money: It’s That Simple. MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER The Art of / Building. Log is & Your Credit Age / Income Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Timber frame. We do anything not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 Fri, Apr. 3 - 10:30am from carpentry to finishing years fast friendly work. Free estimates. G OODofFRIDAY S ERVICE service. TAX FREE MONEY Wayne 250-752-4658 QB Call: 250-937-7704 or contact: is available, if you are a facebook.com/art4building Sun., Apr. 5 - 10:30am homeowner, today! We can WORSHIPGARDENING FOR EASTER DAY easily approve you by CLEANING phone. 1st, 2ndSERVICES or 3rd mortgage money is available CURB APPEAL Lawn & garALL House start Cleaners. right CLEAN now. Rates at den maintenance. Junk ReExp. & Insured. Prime. Reliable Equity counts. We moval. HANDYPERSONS Best rates! Seniors Please Call: 250-668-4642 or don’t rely on credit, age or discount. Call 250-586-7424. email: info@allclean4you.ca income. DON the HANDYMAN Call Anytime No Job to BIG Spring1-800-639-2274 Cleaning? or Need NoRoad Job to SMALL 407 Wembley Help? Mother/daughter team 604-430-1498. Apply online Home & Yard Care Road will come to the rescue. One at Church www.capitaldirect.ca I will take care of your home off or regularly. $22/pp/ph. and your yard 250-248-3114 • parksville.anglican@gmail.com 250-951-0344/250-752-0299. like it is my own!

Anglican Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund

Good Friday HOME CARE SUPPORT Semi retired carpenter THURSDAY, APRIL 2 MAUNDY THURSDAY Your Community, Your Classiﬁ eds. Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963 Service RCA Looking for Table clientsCommunion, who 6:00pm - Meal, Divesting the Sanctuary Serving Oceanside since 1977 require in home care, respite, 10:00am1-855-310-3535 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com FRIDAY, APRIL GOOD FRIDAY outings & more. Call 3Barb 250-

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SMALL MIRACLES SUNDAY, APRIL 5Care at EASTER SUNDAY Home serving Seniors and 10:00am Bring a flower to add to our flower cross! families. Call 250-937-8507.

Priest and pastor: The Rev. Andrew Twiddy

ART/MUSIC/DANCING

MEDICAL HEALTH

PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods to suit individual needs. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. Call Gina (250)586-1115.

KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Parksville to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970

Knox United Church Parksville

COOKS NEEDED at Micky J’s FINANCIAL SERVICES Bar & Grill at Arrowsmith Golf Course in Qualicum, great perks, friendly atmosphere. Email resumes to essexproperties@shaw.ca or invites to joinandusask for Easter Holy Week Services phone (250) you 752-9727 for head chef Jack.

EASTER HOLY WEEK SERVICES QUALICUM BEACH 10:00AM • MARCH 29, PALM SUNDAY MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB has7:00PM opening for•aAPRIL Seasonal2, MAUNDY THURSDAY Greens Keeper 10:00AM • APRIL 3, GOOD FRIDAY from April to October Landscape or golf• course 10:00AM APRIL 5, EASTER SUNDAY experience an asset. Early riser and physically fit. Valid Drivers Licence, Golfer Drop off resume at Clubhouse administration office or Proshop

345 Pym St., Parksville • 250-248-3927

office@kucparksville.ca • kucparksville.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SMALL GARDENS Tidy ups/projects. No job too small. Call John at 250-927-1690

Holy Week at

St.Columba

CARPENTRY The Art of Building. Log & Timber frame. We do anything from carpentry to finishing work. Free estimates. Call: 250-937-7704 or contact: facebook.com/art4building

921 Wembley Rd.

Sun., Mar. 29 - 10:30am

PALM SUNDAY SERVICE

Thu, Apr. 2 - 6:00pm

CLEANING SERVICES

MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER

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

Fri, Apr. 3 - 10:30am HANDYPERSONS

Spring Cleaning? Need Help? Mother/daughter team will come to the rescue. One off or regularly. $22/pp/ph. 250-951-0344/250-752-0299.

WORSHIP FORtoESMALL ASTER DAY No Job

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

DON the HANDYMAN Sun., Apr. 5 -to10:30am No Job BIG Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter

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Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963

600 Beach Road 1-855-310-3535 Qualicum Beach

Good Friday Service 10:00am Easter Sunday Service 10:30am

Serving Oceanside since 1977

Islandflyfishing@gmail.com 407 Wembley Road at Church Road

250-248-3114 • parksville.anglican@gmail.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

MAUNDY THURSDAY

6:00pm - Meal, Table Communion, Divesting the Sanctuary

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

GOOD FRIDAY

10:00am - A choral and meditative Good Friday Service

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

EASTER SUNDAY

10:00am - Bring a flower to add to our flower cross! Priest and pastor: The Rev. Andrew Twiddy

Holy Week at

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

APPLIANCES

GARAGE SALES

GARDEN EQUIPMENT

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR GREAT Rates call Buds Handyman Service. Gutter and yard cleaning, yard maintenance, exterior painting, junk removal. No job too small! Call Rob for your free quote today, (250)739-2223.

Spring Clean Up’s. Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan 250-228-3364

A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

Custom Cedar raised garden beds. P/U in downtown Qualicum Beach or del. Parksville/QB vicinity. 250-586-8755

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

MATT’S PROPERTY SERVICES

WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY & Snow Removal. Bondable. Call 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Roof demossing & minor repair - gutter cleaning - rubbish & debris removal - yard cleanup - power washing - minor lawn care/weed eating - odd jobs. 250-228-3334

Decks, Greenhouses, Arbours & Fencing. No job too small No GST!!

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“CARE” Carpentry, Painting and Home Repair Call George @ 250-594-4407

M OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Patio’s, Decks, Sheds, Hardwood and Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Call (250)228-5204. NEED PAINTING? Interior / Exterior. Book now Call Merek & Anita 250-240-2450 POIRIER PAINTING: BOOK NOW FOR SPRING EXTERIORS Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at #250-240-3528.

$$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

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

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

FUEL/FIREWOOD

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER$18/hr. High quality workmanship. Julian, (250)594-6611.

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Director, Aboriginal Education & Mount Waddington Region Mt. Waddington Regional Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiﬁcations and information on how to apply to posting #100854.

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PETS PETS ITALIAN GREYHOUND Puppies, 2 solid blue fawn males. Born Feb 15 avail. after April 12. $1800. ea. CKC registrable. Approved homes only. Seeking stay at home parents in QB area. 778-992-2551 (text) or BeachPuppies.com

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Instructor, Nursing (Full-time Regular) Posting #100850 Comox Valley Campus

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

RE/MAX First Realty Property Management 101-897 W. Island Hwy, Parksville, B.C. Each office independently owner and operated

Bowser House: 3 bdrm, 1½ bath, NS - $1450/mth Suite: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, lower suite, NS, NP - $975/mth House: House: House:

Parksville 2 bdrm + Den / Office, 2 bath, NS - $1500/mth 2 bed, 2 bath, NS - $1000/mth 2 bed, 2 bath, NS, NP - $1400/mth

Qualicum Beach - North House: Lower level, 3 bdrm, 2 bath - $1100/mth Mobile: 3 bdrm, 1 bath, on own lot, NS - $950/mth Nanoose Bay Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, plus den - $1000/mth

For details and pictures visit:

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cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!! COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

FUEL/FIREWOOD WEST COAST Firewood. Seasoned wood. Volume discount. Call 1-877-380-9663.

Estate Sale - 744 Forsyth. Fri & Sat. (9-6) Household full of quality items being sold in this 2 days sale. Check out website to preview www.estateliquidators.ca FRENCH CREEK 1273 Sunrise Dr. Mar 28 & 29 (9-1). Household items - downsizing. Parksville - Orange Bridge. Sat @ 9am. Weather permitting. Vendors wanted. Good Stuff. 250-927-7015 QUALICUM BEACH - 1014 Miraloma Dr.(Chartwell) Sat Mar 28, 8-12 pm. Hundreds of items!Lots for everyone!

Tree Services

Hi-Rigger TREE SERVICE

ISA Certified Arborists Tree Trimming Tree Removal Clean-up Arborists Reports

Fencing

5041 Sea View Drive Deep Bay, BC Thurs, Mar. 26, 11-3pm Friday, Mar. 27, 10-2pm Sat., Mar. 28, 10-2pm An English Cottage bursting at the seams! Amazing eclectic collection of antiques, furniture, tins, glassware, garden ornaments, Christmas, household, kitchen - a ton of goodies! Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com

Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial

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Excavating & Drainage

KERRY GRAY EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

250-240-4615 FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE.

Lawn & Garden

• Concrete breaker • Stump Grinder • Stump removal • Lawn removal • Land & brush clearing • Siteprep • Drainage ditching • Fence post hole auger • Landscape preparation “DON’T BREAK YOUR BACK, LET KERRY DO THE DIGGING.”

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Call Don at

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FAIR & HONEST HANDYMAN

Just 4 U

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EMERALD EST: Small 1bdrm apt, 55+ yrs, NS/NP $1200, light housekeeping inc, meal opt. avbl. 250-752-4424

ANTIQUE COFFEE table, French Provincial solid mahogany 35 x 18 with carved legs in beautiful condition. $250.00 firm 250-951-0672. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

PARKSVILLE- RENOVATED, partial ocean view, 2 bdrm apt. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs req’d. April 1st. $850. Call 250-248-3350.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PARKSVILLE downtown 2 bdrm, 2 bath modern condo. Elevator, 1 parking stall overlooking park & ocean. n/s, small pet OK. $1050/mo. incl water util. Rob 250-2482700

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Maintenance Services

Gardening

DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, PATIOS, ETC. YES! We wash VINYL SIDING by hand

SIDING CLEANING

•No job too small •No project too big

GUTTER CLEANING

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250-667-7494

Phone: 250-240-1445

ROOF DEMOSSING & REPAIRS

250-248-2963

Drywall

Contractors

Tree Services

at your service

Call for FREE ESTIMATE.

PERIMETER DRAIN FLUSHING

Cam Coss CONTRACTING

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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Tree

Garden & Flower Beds Weeded

CENTRAL QUALICUM Beachminutes to all amenities, 1 bdrm in 766sq ft cheerful apt in excellent cond Balcony, parking, NP/NS. $835/mo. May 1. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.

•Grounds maintenance •Hedge & tree pruning •Irrigation repair & install •Irrigation smart system conversion - SAVE 30% OF YOUR WATER TODAY!

HEDGE TRIMMING TREE PRUNING YARD CLEANUP FULL LAWN CARE

APARTMENT/CONDO

Gerry Desmarais

Tree Service

Lawn Mowing trimming & edging Fertilize - Weed and Feed - Aeration

Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club Membership for sale. 250-752-0929

FREE ESTIMATES

Lawn & Garden

Book now for this year’s yard-care

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

RENTALS

POWER WASHING

YARD •Hedges •Trimming •Shrub Removal •Sea Soil/Mulch •Gutters Cleaned •Leaf Raking •Haul Away •Odd Jobs

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

Get ready for your APRIL SERVICE DIRECTORY Call The News 250-905-0012 TODAY!

Handyman

BLAIR’S FENCING

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

Moving Sale

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Owner/Operator with 21 Years’ Experience

Available Rental Properties

or 1-877-581-3311

MAINTENANCE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Chris McLean 250-757-9232

7422 Constitution Way, Duncan, BC (turn onHerd Rd &follow signs) March 27, 28 &19/15 Fri, Sat & Sun 10:am - 3: pm

Service Tree Removal

Falling - Topping Pruning - Shrubs Hedges – Fruit Trees Brush Chipping Stump Grinding FULL INSURANCE

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Bobcat & Trucking Services Landscaping, Construction Concrete.

WCB INSURED

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Serving Mid Island for 20 Years!

Call for a FREE QUOTE

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Window/Gutter Cleaning

GUTTER CLEANING SIDING SOFT BRUSH CLEANED

ROOF DE-MOSSING Driveway, Patio, Decks.

POWER WASHING Just 4 U

Rolf’s Window Cleaning QUALITY AT ITS BEST

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8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes.

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RENTALS

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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Painter moves on from babushka series Landscapes blend realistic and abstract elements JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Fay St. Marie is moving on. Instead of continuing on with her successful Ukrainian paintings, the Parksville artist is returning to her roots as a landscape artist. “I’ve taken a break from it,” she said of the series, which she started soon after a trip to the Ukraine in 2008 and now has 100-plus images in its catalogue. “I felt I really needed to get back to my landscapes.” Her latest show, which is at the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply, showcases this homecoming. The canvases depict relatively open spaces in Ucluelet, Waterton National Park and Fogo Island in Newfoundland and Labrador, most of which were painted within the past year. “What draws me to the coast is the wide-open spaces of the ocean,” said the artist, who originally came from the Prairies. “Being on the Prairies, I loved the sky and the vistas.” Most of the images in the show were first captured as detailed sketches using

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Fay St. marie holds the sketch she drew of Fogo island in Newfoundland and labrador. the painting that resulted from the drawing hangs behind her.

watercolour, pen and pencil in St. Marie’s trusty notebook, which the painter takes with her when she travels.

“I like to do them right on location,” she said of the drawings. “That’s what makes them exciting.”

The excitement St. Marie speaks of is the “feeling” of a location, which she said she prefers to capture as opposed to a photorealistic image of a place. “I’m not a realist painter; I’m not an abstract painter; I’m in between,” said St. Marie, adding that her work “looks more realistic from further away.” This sense of excitement is further drawn out in the artist’s work as she puts an image on canvas. Using her initial sketch as a reference, St. Marie will then redraw the image while focusing on composition. “I do a lot of sketching before painting,” she said. “It takes a lot of time.” Once happy with the composition, St. Marie uses mainly acrylic paint to bring an image to life. St. Marie also uses stamps, as well as other media like ink and paper, to highlight texture, light and mood. If you look close enough, viewers might even notice words and other “little surprises” hidden in the image. “It’s hard to describe what I do,” she said. “I like a person to go into my painting and figure out how it’s done.” You can look for yourself for the next couple weeks at the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply, where St. Marie also has a still life painting and art cards of her Ukrainian series, both of which are in a similar style to her landscapes.

Seven artists from Victoria fill TOSH galleries JESSICA SKELTON

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photographer richard motchman, left, and painter Barry Herring get into the spirit of their joint show Fragments and Masks, which opened at tOSH on march 18. another group show, put on by Victoria-based group the imagists, hangs in the adjoining gallery. Both shows will run until april 10.

Visitors to The Old School House Arts Centre are spoiled for choice right now. The Qualicum Beach gallery currently features work from seven Victoria-based artists in two joint shows. In the Brown Gallery is Eclectic, the spring show for The Imagists. This artist collective formed five years ago in order to support one another, said member and photographer Tony Bounsall. Painter Laurie Ladmore also added that exhibitions with more than one feature creative helps with efficiency and pooling resources on the artists’ side and is “a bit

of a draw” for viewers. While various members and guest artists have filtered through The Imagists over the years, the core of the group remains the same, said Bounsall. These are the same five artists showing at TOSH. Alongside Bounsall and Ladmore, the Brown Gallery features the paintings of David Ladmore and Paul Peregal and the sculptures of David Hunwick. While the work covers a wide range of styles and approaches, the show is presented as a unified whole. Printmaker Nancy Murphy, who is also in the group, was not able to submit her work into the show.

In the Volunteer and Dorothy Francis Galleries is the month’s second joint show, Fragments and Masks. TOSH executive director Corinne James described the exhibition as “a conversation” between featured photographer Richard Motchman and painter Barry Herring. This conversation is about how people are represented in art and how fragmenting and/ or hiding parts of the body using masks can focus the viewer’s attention on certain aspects of a portrait and thus change their conceptions of a person, said a news release from TOSH. Both shows will run until April 10.

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The Parksville Recital Series will kick off its 2015 season this month with a concert by bassoonist Isaac Bull. The Lower Mainland-based musician will perform at the McMillan Arts Centre on March 29. “The bassoon is an instrument that doesn’t perform too often,” said the series’ artistic director Tatiana Vasilieva. According to a news release from the Series, the recital will include pieces by Johan Ernst Galliard, Ca-

mille Saint-Saens and Carl Maria von Weber. There will also be a selection by Elliot Weisgarber, who was a professor of music at UBC for many years. Throughout the afternoon, Bull will be accompanied on piano by Nikolai Maloff. Tickets, which are $15 each, will only be sold at the door said Vasilieva. The performance will start at 3 p.m. Bull has both a bachelors and masters in music performance from UBC and has studied with Christopher Millard, one of Canada’s best known woodwind artists who now plays with

the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Aside from playing professionally, Bull’s other musical passion is based in the Philippines, where his wife is from. “(I’m) passionate about the music community there, particularly in promoting the bassoon for young students,” he said in the release. On his fundraising website (bassoonsforofy.causevox.com) Bull said his objective is to provide musical education and performing experience to youth who would otherwise not be able to have this due to limited financial resources.

Concert to raise funds for an AED

Through a first-time fundraising event called the Country Vespers Concert, organizer Ray Haynes is hoping to raise enough money to supply the Errington Hall with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Haynes said the evening will be hosted by the Living Hope Community Church and will feature “morsels of music” from acclaimed musician Bev Finch, local saxophone quartet Ocean Winds and gospel music group Men In Accord.

Haynes insisted the Country Vespers Concert is open to everybody and while it’s hosted by a church it’s “not a religious event.” He said the concert will lean on audience participation and those who attend are encouraged to take part in the musical festivities of the night. The event takes place on Friday, April 3 at the Errington War Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music will play between 7-9 p.m. Admission is by donation with all

proceeds going to purchase an AED for the Hall. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada describes the AED as a small, portable device used to identify cardiac rhythms and deliver a shock to correct abnormal electrical activity in the heart. As a result of the sophisticated electronics in an AED, the operator is only advised to deliver a shock if the heart is in a rhythm which can be corrected by defibrillation. —NEWS Staff

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VIJHL Hockey

Generals fill key off-ice positions Rob Gaudreault officially named general manager and Brad Knight is head coach T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

With the off-season in full swing, the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals have been busy in the front office, naming a full-time general manager and naming a new head coach for next season. The Generals, who finished with a regular season record of seven wins, 38 losses, two ties and one overtime loss, have removed the interim tag from Rob Gaudreault, officially making him the team’s new general manager. They also hired former Nanaimo Buccaneers head coach Brad Knight as the new head coach of the Generals. “Brad is a great fit for what we’re looking for in a coach,” Gaudreault said. “He’s got a great coaching record and has been successful at both the Junior B and Junior A levels. Having coached in the VIJHL with the Bucs and in the BCHL with the Victoria Grizzlies, Brad brings a ton of experience that will benefit our team from day one.” As for Gaudreault, who’s been with the Generals the past three seasons in a coaching capacity and as interim general manager midway through last season, he said he will now look to add to the talent already in place. “We’re going to add to what we’ve got here already,” Gaudreault said. “We’ve got good talent already and we’re going to do everything that we can to add to

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With Rob Gaudreault taking over as full-time general manager, he hopes for more of these kind of celebrations from the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals next season. Gaudreault, along with new head coach Brad Knight, want to build a successful team both on and off the ice.

that talent. I’m excited to get going as the full-time GM. I’ve been out at a couple tournaments already, scouting players and sending out feelers to see who might

be interested.” After former general manager Lou Gravel and former team president Sylvain Giroux stepped down last season,

the Generals had Gaudreault as both their head coach and interim general manager for the remainder of the season, as well as Elizabeth Cudmore as interim team president. “Last season was more about just getting everyone on the same page,” Gaudreault said. “When everything happened, we just wanted to make sure that the team was going to want to be here and continue playing. We all got on the same page and it really showed in the effort they were giving night in and night out. Now we get to add to the team that was already here and make sure that we get even better.” The Generals will be holding their spring camp in June and then Gaudreault, along with Knight, will have a chance to evaluate the players from their camp and build the team they wish to see on the ice next season. “It’s exciting to be able to build a team you want,” Gaudreault said. “That was the tough part, becoming the head coach but having a team already in place. It’s a whole new scenario when you get to start from the spring camp and build the team the way you want it. We’re going to do things differently this time around, we’re going to build the team we want and we’re going to make sure that we have the structure in place that we feel will help give us the best chance to win hockey games.”

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It’s been two long years but Brandon Busby is nearing his return to the boxing ring and hopes to make an impact when he steps back between the ropes once again. Busby, a Ballenas Secondary graduate, has been training to get back in the ring since December and is looking to return

to the boxing right now so it’s Seeing specialists and picture along doctors and thinking that I been good.” with stable might not get to box again “It just feels was tough mate Aubrey good to put the ‘Bam Bam’ gloves back on Brandon BusBy Morrow. and get back in “I’m excited, the ring after really excited,” being away for Busby said. “I’ve been work- two years.” ing hard with the training and For Busby, the two-year hiasparring with Aubrey, it’s pretty tus came as a result of a medmuch just the two of us in there ical condition, one that almost

took the sport of boxing away from him. Busby has since been cleared to resume his boxing career and he’s looking forward to his next bout, which he hopes isn’t too far off. “Yeah that was tough,” Busby said. “Seeing specialists and doctors and thinking that I might not get to box again was tough.”

“It was a big relief when I got the go-ahead to get back to training and keep on boxing though, I was very happy when I got that news.” Busby is no stranger to getting good news from doctors. When he was still a teenager, Busby was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 19. See can’t wait, page A39

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The Grumpy Old Men are back in town starting tomorrow and will take to the ice at Oceanside Place for three days of action. Saturday will also feature a charity game between Team Switchblade and the Vancouver Island All-Stars, with proceeds going to the SOS Recreation Assistance Program.

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help more children to get involved in sports and recreation in the region. With the 25th annual Grumpy Old Men There will also be two teams of Oceanside tournament kicking off tomorrow, there will Minor Hockey Timbits players taking to the ice be plenty of action to see over three days at during intermission. Oceanside Place in Parksville. There will be an aucSix divisions and more than tion which will see an autoSaturday afternoon will 20 teams will be in action from see Team Switchblade go- graphed guitar from country Friday, March 27 through ing up against the Vancou- music artists Dallas Smith Sunday, March 29. and Chad Brownlee, a former ver Island All-Stars Saturday afternoon will see Vancouver Canucks draft pick Team Switchblade going up who played for Team Switchagainst the Vancouver Island blade last year. All-Stars, led by former NHL first round draft Also up as prizes are an autographed Carey pick Doug Bodger and former NHL eighth Price (Montreal Canadiens) jersey and tuition round pick Trent Kaese. to Nate Leslie’s hockey camp. Leslie played Last year, the charity game raised more professionally in Europe. than $3,000 for the Society of Organized SerThe charity game will take place on Saturvices’ Recreation Assistance Program and this day, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. in Howie Meeker year, they will be looking to do the same to Arena at Oceanside Place.

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Riva finished second in both the 1,000 metre run and the 1,500 metre run, missing out on a University of Victoria Viking Thomas Riva, gold medal in both events by a slim margin. from Qualicum Beach, wasn’t Riva was also the anchor able to defend his national Riva will now finish his last on the 4x800 metre relay team year at The University of title in the 1,000 metre race Victoria and hopes to make that finished in second place, at the Canadian InteruniverRiva’s third silver medal of the the Canadian sity Sport (CIS) nationals but Olympic team in the future meet, just one second behind he didn’t come home empty the first place Windsor team. handed. This tournament was the Riva, a graduate of Kwalilast for Riva at the university kum Secondary School, earned himself two level, as he will now finish off his last year at silver medals at the CIS nationals, held in UVic and hopes to make the Canadian OlymWindsor, Ontario. pic team in the future.

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aintaining a lush lawn is a healthy and rewarding hobby that affords homeowners to spend some time outdoors in nature. Lawn enthusiasts can make their hobby even healthier by adopting several eco-friendly lawn care strategies that not only make for a healthier lawn, but a healthier planet as well. Responsible landscaping has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more homeowners are adopting eco-friendly lawn care practices in the same way they have embraced environmentally conscious behaviors in other areas of their lives. The following are a handful of ways lawn care enthusiasts can incorporate eco-friendly practices into their landscaping routines. Maintain an appropriate grass height. When temperatures start to peak in summer, homeowners may be tempted to cut their grass as close as possible so they can reduce the number of afternoons they spend riding or pushing a mower in the hot sun. But cutting too low makes the grass increasingly suscepti-

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