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A REMINDER IT COULD OPEN THIS YEAR

A trail to Coombs Route will end within sight of Goats on Roof AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

A trail along the E&N Railway from Parksville to Coombs that has been in the works for eight years, could be finished this year. “It will be, it has to be — we’ll have shovels in the ground by the end of May,” said Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Parks and Trail Coordinator Joan Michel. The RDN board gave the green light in February after shuffling some budget priorities and receiving the latest cost update, Michel said. “We like to locate trailheads in public parks,” she said, explaining the benefits of parking and infrastructure like washrooms, “so the trailhead in Parksville will be in Springwood Park, which is perfectly located.” Following 2009 design guidelines established with the right-of-way owning non-profit Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), local governments and interests, the trail will be three metres wide, hard-packed gravel following beside the rail line to Station Road in Coombs, within sight of the Goats on the Roof tourist destination. The goal is a 290-km bike and pedestrian trail along the entire length of the railway from Victoria to Port Alberni and Courtenay, and some districts like Victoria and Cowichan already have completed sections, but this will be the first in the RDN, Michel said. Though the new trail will initially be a sevenkilometre standalone segment, it will connect with work being done by Parksville around the new water treatment facility, which will eventually extend the existing Top Bridge trail system to Springwood Park and total around 20 km. See PROJECT TO COST, page A8

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MINE, MINE, MINE: Our thanks to reader Tony Markle for sharing this photo of gulls fighting over herring. Markle took the photo on Monday at French Creek Marina. Markle was using a Canon 5DSR with a 100-400 mm lens with a 1.4x teleconverter. The roe herring gillnet fishery in the Strait of Georgia opened on Sunday, with most of the action centred east of Denman Island.

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The federal Liberals need to change their definition of ‘middle class’ because right now they seem to be following a Donald Trump model, says Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns. On Monday, Johns (CourtenayAlberni) urged the Liberal government to bring greater fairness to Bill C-2 ,which changes income brackets for Canadian taxpayers. During the

campaign the Liberals had promised to cut taxes for the middle class but Johns says Bill C-2 does the opposite. “The problem with this bill is the Liberal definition of middle class seems to be have been created by the Donald Trumps of the world,” Johns said in the House of Commons. “This is a bill that gives most of the tax benefits to those making around $200,000/year while offering Canadi-

ans who make around $40,000/year nothing at all.” Johns said in an interview that MPs like himself, for example, could see a tax reduction under Bill C-2 of $679/ year while those making less than $45,000 would get no reduction. The median income for a Canadian is $31,000. An MP’s basic annual salary is $167,400. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s annual salary is $334,800.

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Oceanside RCMP continue to deal with what they are calling a “problem house” on the 500 block of Martindale Road. Residents of the area have called The NEWS to report a constant police presence in the area. “We do have a problem house out there that we are working on every day,” said Cpl. Jesse Foreman. He said drug possession charges have been recommended to the Crown against people who have been coming and going from the residence. “We’re doing everything in our power to stop that kind of criminal activity in the neighbourhood,” said Foreman. — NEWS Staff

Corrections There were a couple of errors in our March 8 presentation of PQB History (‘More about local street names,’ page A34). Cliff Leffler was the second child, not the second son, of Ernest and Maud. He had an older sister. H.F. Butler of Errington was not the father of George Butler. George and his siblings Art and Kitty were the Parksville Butlers, not the Errington Butlers. The NEWS apologizes for the errors. — NEWS Staff

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the Leigh, or thrall residence owned by the town of Qualicum Beach is said to be a great example of the Craftsman style. it is available for its next use once the chamber of commerce vacates it in April.

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Qualicum Beach town council is looking for the next use of the Leigh Residence as the chamber of commerce prepares to vacate the prime downtown property. The town issued a request for expressions of interest, looking for someone to propose a use for the little house (also called the Thrall Residence) tucked between Qualicum Foods and Second Avenue. The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce has leased the 100-year-old house as an information centre and office since 2010 but announced in January that they were consolidating their operations in the beach-front visitor’s centre building, which they own. Chamber board chair Oura Giakoumakis said they decided to move to be more efficient, based on a member survey last summer. Chamber president Evelyn Clark said that while things may get hectic in the transition, they will remain open and are always available to answer phone calls (250-752-0960) and emails (chamber@qualicum.bc.ca), which will not change.

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She said they plan to be out of the downtown house at the beginning of April and completely up to speed on the beach before their May busy season. The official national register of historic places (www.historicplaces.ca) describes the Thrall Residence, built around 1915 as “A very good example of the Craftsman style,” which it describes as “often built to plans ordered from pattern books, offered affordable, well-designed and well-built housing options to the middle class.” It adds that the “solid appearance, simple rectangular form, front porch and shingle cladding of the Thrall Residence are typical elements of the style.” The national register is full of praise for the simple little house, which it points out is mostly original, with some modification to the entrance to bring it up to commercial standards. It calls the current building “an excellent example of the adaptive reuse of a historic building,” which is “substantially intact and stands as a model for sympathetic and thoughtful rehabilitation.” See SITE IMPORTANT, page A7

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

PLACE NAMES OF VANCOUVER ISLAND

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A First Nations hero lying stricken on his side, a gaping hole ripped out of his chest. A courageous young Spanish beauty, beloved by the British army who became an icon in the history of South Africa. If not for these and a handful of other exceptions, one might think Vancouver Island towns were named strictly from an odd brew combining the pages of a navy quartermaster’s roster with a promotional brochure from the 19th-century Coast Salish chamber of commerce. At least that’s the theme running through an examination of Island place names on the B.C. government website and a collection of other histories. Juana María de los Dolores de León Smith — or Lady Smith as history came to call her — was a descendant of the legendary Ponce De Leon. Orphaned at 14 during the Napoleonic Wars, she found protection in the form of Major Harry Smith of the liberating British Army and married him a few days later. Smith went on to accompany her husband in all his campaigns, including the now “Sir” Harry’s deployment as the governor of the Cape Colony in South Africa, where they named a town Ladysmith in Qualicum: from a Snuney- her honour. Fifty years latmuxw First Nation term er, Vancouver Isfor ‘place of the dog land coal tycoon (chum) salmon’ and British patriot James Dunsmuir was busy building a new coal port on the shores of Oyster Harbour when he got news of the lifting of the lengthy siege of Ladysmith in the Boer War. Not only did he rename his new town Ladysmith in honour of the occasion, he named all the streets after British Boer War generals. The history of the name Chemainus, meanwhile, is a little less clearly defined. Some histories relate that the name means “bitten breast” in a Native dialect. Others state that it refers to “Tsiminnis” a legendary figure who led the migration of a tribe from the Alberni area to the head of Chemainus Bay.

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Both those tales combine with additional details in W.H Olsen’s Chemainus history Water Over The Wheel. Olsen writes of a range of nearby hills, seen in silhouette, that resembles a man lying prone with a deep cleft in his chest. Local First Nations people identified this cleft with wounds inflicted by cannibal dancers. The cleft was “Tsa-mee-nis.” Beyond these intriguing tales, the stories behind the names of a majority of Island communities seem to fit one of two categories. The first is those communities bearing a name given that location by its First Nations people, names that typically signify what was attractive about the area, names like Esquimalt, Nanaimo and Comox. Historian Patrick Dunae said he never before realized the pattern of the place names reflecting positive characteristics of those places, but said it fit with what respected Snuneymuxw Elder Ellen White told him about First Nations naming conventions for people. First Nations nomenclature also appears to have stuck more readily in locations not identified by the early European chart makers, the people

responsible for the second popular source category of popular community names. These communities have names given by explorers in honour of British or Spanish officials, names like Port Hardy, Alberni and Tofino. Dunae said explorers followed a protocol of first naming things after a sovereign, then high-ranking officials in the fleet, or company, before finally settling on ship’s officers. He chuckles over an image of Baker looking smugly at Puget after he got the mountain and Puget was left to be satisfied with the sound. The mix of Spanish and British names comes from the early competition for the territory between the two nations. A negotiation between Britain’s George Vancouver and Spain’s Juan Francisco Quadra led to peaceful co-existence and an island originally named “Quadra’s and Vancouver’s Island.” The current absence of Quadra tells you which colonial power stuck around. • Some of the names with First Nations roots include: Cowichan: “the warm land.” Cowichan Lake was originally known as ”Kaatza” meaning simply “the lake.”

Nanaimo: “meeting place” or ”group of many people” or “gathering place.” It was originally called Colvilletown after Andrew Colvile, a governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Ucluelet: after the First Nations people of the area, “the people with the safe landing place.” Qualicum: from a Snuneymuxw First Nation term for “place of the dog [chum] salmon.” Comox: meaning “plenty,” “abundance,” or “riches” for the abundance of berries and game. • Some names tied to explorers include: Port Alberni: from the canal, which was named after Dom Pedro Alberni, commander of the soldiers taking part in the Spanish expedition sent by the Viceroy of Mexico to occupy the coast in 1790. Courtenay: after Captain (later Rear Admiral) George William Conway Courtenay, a member of a noted family of the British aristocracy. Parksville: after the early settlers Nelson, Frank, George T. and James E. Parks — sources include GeoBC, British Columbia Coast Names, British Columbia Place Names, and a variety of community and municipal websites.

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“The people of Alberni Valley feel like they’re tee, they will listen to some of the proposals we being betrayed by Ottawa, they’ve got a medi- have,” Johns told The NEWS. “We want to make an income of 25,000/year, one in three children sure they get it right — they campaigned on tax are living in poverty,” Johns, an NDP MP, said breaks for the middle class.” through a news release. “They feel forgotten. Johns said Liberal MPs may get pressure to Seniors feel forgotten. Inequality is at change their definition of middle an all-time high and this legislation class from sources other than oppodoes not address it.” sition MPs. The NDP is seeking an amend“Every MP still has to go home to ment to Bill C-2 that would set the their riding,” he said. tax break at a lower level. This plan • Johns also said he, along with lowould benefit 83 per cent of taxpaycal politicians, is waiting to see what ers and reserve the largest benefit for the Liberals will provide in the upCanadians making $45,000/year. coming budget in terms of infrastruc“I was elected to hold this governture money. JOHNS ment to account and work with them The rookie MP said he has met wherever possible to bring much with all the mayors and First Nations needed relief to those struggling in my riding,” leaders in the riding. Johns said. “I believe it’s not too late.” “(Parksville) Mayor (Marc) Lefebvre has In an interview this week, Johns said the cur- talked to me about water infrastructure,” said rent version of Bill C-2 is not a fait accompli just Johns. because of the Liberals’ majority in the House “You can count on me supporting every inof Commons. frastructure initiative (application) that comes “Hopefully, when it (the bill) gets to commit- from our riding.”

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When pharmacists are included on health care teams, patients benefit! An investigation in Missouri had pharmacists contacting patients after hospital discharge to review their medications, since 20% of these patients suffer adverse events – most often due to medications. 90% of discharged patients were contacted by phone within 48 hours and the results demonstrated fewer hospital readmissions for patients who received pharmacist counselling.

Palliative care focuses on pain relief and quality of life and death. An American study has shown that including pharmacists on the palliative care team reduces pain – and saves money! Pharmacists helped in advance plans, educated patients/families, assessed symptoms, and made drug recommendations (and discontinuations!). Pain scores dropped by >2.5 points (10 point scale) and nausea, anxiety & dyspnea goals were achieved in more than 90% of patients. In a study from Oregon, having pharmacists lead a hospital perioperative management team improved glycemic control in diabetics and patients with stress-related hyperglycemia who were undergoing surgery. These pharmacists made testing and dosage recommendations, consulted with dieticians and diabetic educators and designed postdischarge regimens. The result? Improved glycemic control, fewer hospital readmissions and, of course, money saved! March is Pharmacist Awareness Month in Canada. Our pharmacists are always there to help you find the answers to your health and medication questions. Take advantage of their expertise!

PHARMACY MONTH There is more to good pharmaceutical care than filling prescriptions. Our pharmacists regularly perform medication reviews. These reviews help patients to know & understand their prescriptions and ensure optimal medication use – plus they can improve outcomes such as reduced hospital readmissions.

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A feasibility study into the rail-trails was done in 2008 and a change in how the federal gas tax funding could be used finally made the project a real possibility in 2013, Michel said, though the originally planned companion segment from Parksville to French Creek had to be dropped from the current plan and will now be a separate phase. The 2009 budget estimate was $2.6 million for both Parksville segments, which Michel said was very preliminary, but the new budget estimates the cost in the $3 to $4 million range for the Parksville-Coombs stretch alone. The latest report to the board points out the $2.6 million gas tax funds are still available, along with Community Works Funds freed up by area directors Joe Stanhope and Julian Fell ($400,000 from Area F, $125,000 from Area G) and $671,000 in the RDN parks budget. The final budget will be determined through the competitive bidding process. The 2009 study said there is 83 km of feasible rail trail corridor in the RDN, which would cost $28.7 million. Michel said once they got down to the detailed planning work of assessing every inch of the railway and sorting out property rights, agricultural land reserve issues and bridges, prog-

map provided by the rdN

The first of two proposed trail-along-rail segments in the Parksville area will be built to Coombs this year, with a second segment to French Creek still on the books.

ress was slow and complex. Working with Parksville’s Koers Engineering on the preliminary work, the proposal received a warm welcome at an open house in Parksville in the spring of 2014. The RDN undertook a parallel process and already has five pre-qualified

mid-Island firms ready to submit proposals, due March 17, after which more details will be known. Michel said she hopes the contract will be awarded at the April 26 RDN board meeting. Visit www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=3195 for more information, or search “RDN rail trail.”

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: Entrepreneur and social advocate Tara Campbell, left, was one of the guest speakers at an International Women’s Day event hosted last week by Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell, right. Other speakers included fitness and nutrition coach Gillian Goerzen and former Canadian National Skeleton Team member Darla Deschamps Montgomery. Proceeds from the event went to support Haven House.

ASSISTED LIVING

Facilities can offer more Assisted living facilities in B.C. will soon be able to offer more services to seniors and disabled people to stay independent longer. Health Minister Terry Lake introduced changes Monday that restrict assisted living providers to two of six prescribed services. Patients requiring more than two are now required to find space in residential care. The change removes “arbitrary barriers” that have forced B.C. residents into higher-cost and more restrictive residential care before they need it, said B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. “Assisted living is a very important housing option for about 22,000 seniors in this province,” Mackenzie said. “These are your own unit, usually in an apartment-like setting where

WORSHIP WITH US Sunday, March 6, 2016 -10:00 am Fifth Sunday in Lent

Spring Lectures Series 2016 - “Refuge - Where is Home”. Tuesdays until March 15, 12 noon - 1:00 pm March 15: Bob McDonald, Author and Science Journalist Canadian Spacewalkers. ($8 per lecture. Bring bag lunch. Beverages provided). Healing Pathway Phase One - March 18 & 19, at Knox U.C. Entry level workshop in developing the gift and skill of healing hands within the Christian tradition. For info or registration contact the church office.

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you can lock the door. You decide who comes in and who you want to keep out, and you’re free to come and go as you wish.” Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the B.C. Care Providers Association, said the change will be welcomed by seniors who want to stay as independent as possible. The association represents 300 non-profit and for-profit operators of residential care, assisted living and home care services. Designated services, of which only two can currently be provided in assisted living, are: assistance with eating, dressing, personal hygiene and other daily activities; medication management; therapeutic diets; financial management; intensive rehabilitation therapy; and behavioural management. — Black Press

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EVENTS Saturday, March 12th Ladies Auxiliary Pie Sale

Saturday, March 19th LA Fish and Chip Supper and Giant Meat Draw at 4:30pm

Sunday, March 20th Two person teams for Darts, Quadrathon at Noon

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Friday, March 25th Closed for Good Friday

Date Saver - May 1st, 2016

Rye 65th Wedding Anniversary Orlan & Lois (Smith ) were married in Quesnel B.C. on March 14th 1951. They moved to Qualicum Beach in 1959 and have resided there for the past 57 years. They raised their three children there ( Sharon, Dan and Dave ) and have made many long lasting friendships during this time. Mom and Dad, we are truly blessed to have such love & support —Sharon, Dan & Randi, Darla Grandma & Grandpa, you are the best —Jennifer & Gordie, Sarah & Sean, Kristine & Mike Hugs & Kisses from Great Grandchildren, Ryan, Kayla & Eva Love from above—Dean, Dave & Ken

Mom & Dad will be celebrating this milestone with family in Tofino.

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10-5-and out

he City of Parksville is doing the right thing by attempting to get out front of the issue of homeless encampments in the city. The devil, as always, is in the details. It could be said the city is actually way behind the issue. There are currently camps in wooded areas both inside and just outside the city limits — we’ve visited them. They have been there for years, but there is a question about whether they are strictly for homeless people or distribution/production/staging areas for drug dealing. If the Oceanside RCMP is aware of these camps, or have done anything about them, their members have not communicated anything about them to the public or media. What the city is currently trying to address relates to the battles we’ve seen in the last year in places like Abbotsford, Vancouver and Victoria. The Supreme Court ruled people have a right to the security of the person, which essentially means safe housing. A court ruling is expected today in Victoria regarding that city’s tent city on provincial courthouse land. The provincial government argued it has housing for all in the tent city, which fulfills the Supreme Court conditions. The campers don’t like the housing options, or want to make a larger point about poverty, so they have refused to move. What would happen if 50 people showed up with tents on city-owned land in Parksville? It’s not like the city could say it has safe housing for them. If we read the Supreme Court ruling correctly, that means the city could not evict people from a tent city that springs up on, say, the Jensen Avenue/Alberni Highway land across from the fire hall. So, we are back to where we were a year ago, the issue of facilities for the homeless of Parksville Qualicum Beach. It’s not an issue the city and its property owners can resolve. It’s a provincial government issue. Housing Minister Rich Coleman may be able to say he has housing for those in Victoria, but what about communities that are not in earshot of his office in the Legislature? There are solutions. The support team is in place in Parksville. These professionals have adopted the respected Housing First mantra. A good first step — our suggestion, not theirs — would be what we call 10-5-out. That’s 10 shelter beds where people can transition to five supportive housing units and then out to their own place as they become active members of the taxpaying, working class and no longer a drain on the provincial budget. It’s up to Coleman and his fellow cabinet minister, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell, to show they care about homelessness issues outside the provincial capital. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters Cheap food is misleading As a local farmer, food producer and farm market operator (all products of our own production or 100 per cent Island grown or produced) I could not agree more with 99.9 per cent of reporter Auren Ruvinsky’s recent Thursday Spotlight article about food security. A statement in the story (“which will make it (food) easier and cheaper to buy”) is totally misleading. Here on Vancouver Island we have the second most expensive farm land in Canada, next to the Fraser valley. The only place in Canada with higher input costs is likely Haida Gwaii and farm labour, probably the most important input with food crops, nearly non-existent without importing Mexican workers. The only real support and encouragement the agricultural industry has received from the federal and provincial governments in the last 50-60 years has been to the large commodity groups for export and the implementation of supply management which over the years has provided stability within those segments of the industry and for those farmers to at least receive their cost of production and hopefully a profit. Because of an unwritten cheap food policy they (the government) have proven themselves impotent in protecting the Canadian farmer from the ravages of cheaply produced food from the U.S. and other countries, most often dumped onto our markets below our cost of production. Local food production comes only from the hard work and sweat of totally dedicated farmers, that to a greater degree are quite idealistic and do it as a calling. To say it will come easier and cheaper is misleading. Colin Springford Nanoose Bay

is Clark dressed for suCCess?

Beady-eyed readers of The NEWS will have surely noticed that our premier has recently appeared both inside and outside the B.C. Legislature wearing a very eye-catching and colourful type of shawl. Never having been noted for my own

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great sartorial splendour, I tend to notice very prominent and political people, regardless of gender, when they appear on camera wearing something out of the ordinary. As these shawls bear very prominent First Nations motifs — one was an eagle, another a salmon, and there may have been more that I’ve missed — I have an uncanny feeling that they just may be worn to curry favour with some potential voters in the next election. Remembering that the countless photo-opportunities of the premier in a hardhat during her 2013 campaign worked wonders with the voters, it would be a fair assumption that the same millinery attire will be reintroduced during the next election campaign. Chances are, it will be worn in conjunction with a NASCAR-type coverall upon which are emblazoned all the logos of companies and organizations with which our premier has had contacts and contracts. Of course, logos of all those LNG sponsors and private jet owners will be most prominent; then the aforementioned First Nations-type shawl will add the necessary beguiling feminine touch. I can hardly wait for the writ to be dropped about a year from now, to see how my imagination meshes with reality. Bernie Smith Parksville

immigration key to national history

The province of B.C. has a history of welcoming newcomers and not just those who are escaping the cold prairie winters. Did you know that around 30 per cent of our population immigrated here from another country? Each year, B.C. welcomes around 50,000 immigrants from more than 150 countries. Refugees typically account for around four per cent of those new citizens. The situation in Syria today is the worst humanitarian crisis the world has seen in many decades. From the overwhelmingly positive response we (Qualicum Refugee Sponsorship Group or QRSG) and other sponsorship groups have received it is clear that citizens of Vancouver Island have a deep desire to help in any way that they can. Together we can welcome many new

families to communities up and down the island and provide them with the opportunity to start a new life. QRSG is a secular, not faith-based, group of volunteers from the community. We are very grateful for the opportunity to work with a refugee sponsorship agreement holder, the Anglican Diocese of B.C., and its Qualicum parish, St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Thanks to our agreement with the diocese and St. Mark’s, we have been able to receive, very quickly, government-approved training, guidance from an experienced area co-ordinator now working with more than 20 Island refugee sponsorship groups and the ability to issue charitable tax receipts for cash donations of $50 or more. In fact, we are already eligible to proceed to an important next step in the process: matching with a refugee family. For more information on QRSG or to find out how you can help please visit our facebook page or e-mail us: qualicumrsg@ telus.net

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miChelle StilWell, mla, parksville Qualicum

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federal:

QualiCum:

gord JohnS, mp, Courtenay -alberni

teuniS WeStBroeK mayor,

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Carol doering, Chair, QualiCum refugee SponSorShip group Qualicum Beach

family day thanks from Coombs

On behalf of the Arrowsmith Agricultural Board (AAA) and Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association (ACRA), we would like to sincerely thank the Regional District of Nanaimo and all the wonderful community businesses, organizations and volunteers for their kindness and generosity in supporting the fourth Annual Coombs Fair Family Day Celebration. This proudly “unplugged,” free community event, welcomed more than 1,500 residents and visitors to the Coombs Fairgrounds on Feb. 8 to celebrate the Coombs Fair “Year of the Sheep.” Visitors had the opportunity to churn butter, spin, play old-fashioned games, be archaeologists, follow the interactive Children’s Railway and hold farm animals. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this a special and memorable day for so many families. Kim longmuir, aCra reCreation Co-ordinator Parksville

Views in the News

town of Qualicum Beach

parksVille: rdn:

marC lefeBVre, mayor,

Bill Veenhof Chairman,

City of parksville

regional district of nanaimo

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250-797-6313 e-mail: bill.veenhof@ shaw.ca

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We asked:

Of the remaining candidates, who would you prefer to see elected president of the U.S.?

I guess my preference would be Hillary Clinton. Don MCKInnon Parksville

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Anybody but Trump, although Cruz is probably just as bad. Just less belligerent. DAve ewAnCHuK Mayne Island

I don’t have a I think Hillary (Clinton) is probably preference. I don’t see how it’s going to best suited. I just affect us. don’t like her. Gary Anderson BrenDA PeACHey Rosetown, Sask. (and Sherman) Parksville

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COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

EUCHRE TOURNEY

MAR 11

7:30pm, Rotary House, 211 Fern Ave./Beach, QBeach. Every Thurs. dance or listen; all ages; $3 each/includes snacks. Bruce, 250-594-3750.

UPPER DECK X-TREME KARAOKE

March 10, 17, 24, & 31. 8:30pm @ the UPPER DECK, Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St. Parksville. Daily specials! 250-248-8333

CLASSIC JAZZ

6-9 pm, Thursdays with Gary Hodi. Qualicum Beach Inn, 2690 Is. Hwy. W, QB. 250752-6914.

16YRS+ FREE DROPIN FLOOR HOCKEY 8:15-9:30pm, to Mar 24, Coombs Fairgrnds, Kim Longmuir, 250-248-8515, kimlongmuir@telus.net

FRI. MAR 11 OS STROKE RECOVERY 11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. SONS OF GUNS. Dance ROCK! 250-752-9111.

FABRIC & YARN SALE 9am-3pm, Knox United Church, 345 Pym St. Parksville. Proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

QBEACH MARKET

8:30am-12pm, 644 Memorial Ave. Savour local freshness & flavour. Mimi Shewchuk 1-844-843-7236. www.qbfarmersmarket.com

SUN. MAR 13 VI OPERA PV RECITAL SERIES

3pm, MAC,133 McMillan St. Parkville. $20/door. An afternoon of inspiring vocal classics & uplifting popular melodies with Katie Miller. vancouverislandopera.com

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Grand Opening MARCH 12 & 13 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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GOSPEL NIGHT

7-9:30pm, West Coast CD Release Party. Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley. Ryk Ryce on Bass & Taylor Allum on Drums. Nanoose Evangelical Free Church, 2462 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay. Tickets $10 at Dog’s Ear T-Shirt Co., Nanaimo. Cranky Dog Music, Parksville. Limited Tickets. Also appearing Sunday March 27 at the Shady Rest, 6pm-9pm. Sponsored by The Parksville Qualicum Beach News.

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FREE FAMILY SKATE

12:15-1:45pm. OS Place Arena. Courtesy of Parksville Lion’s & Save-on-Foods. Children accompanied by 19+. RDN, Rec & Parks 250248-3252, www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation

MON. MAR 14 CANADIAN. FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN PARKSVILLE/QBEACH

PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING

Drop-in events. Mon./ mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./ cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./ bridge @1pm/$2. Open to public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. 250- 954-3930 parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

TUE. MAR 15

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7pm, Qualicum Civic Ctre. Film Spoil. The Great Rainforest, One Coast. One Chance. Visitors welcome. www.cfuwpq.ca

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AMATEUR RADIO & ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP

10:30-11:30am, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. E. Join Tony Taylor for a hands on instructional session on amateur radio kits. Ages 9-12 yrs. Register 250-2483841 x1.

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THANK YOU for helping us reduce, reuse & recycle!

6:30-7:30pm, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. E. Parenting workshop how to develop emotional resilience & promote their child’s long term happiness & well-being. No register.

PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH TUESDAY BIRD WALKS 9am, meet at Parksville Beach Community Park. Travelling to different local areas. Neil Robins, 250390-3669, thebackyard@ shaw.ca, http://thebirdstore. blogspot.ca/

KNOX UNITED CHURCH SPRING LECTURE SERIES REFUGE - WHERE IS HOME?

11:30am/doors. 121pm/event, 345 Pym St. Parksville. $8/door. Speaker Bob McDonald, CBC Science journalist: Canadian Spacewalkers: Hadfield, MacLean & Williams Remember the Ultimate High Adventure. Please bring a bag lunch, beverages provided. Q&A. office@kucparksville.ca, 250-248-3927.

FREE PREPARED/ FILED TAX RETURNS

Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre. hosting. Tuesdays in March & April. Canada Revenue sponsored, for those who qualify. Bring your income tax slips & last years income tax return. Info: 250-7529498, 250-752-1992.

To Mar. 22, 5:30-7:30pm, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Bring your game face & join in. FREE. Games provided. 13 yrs+. 250.248.3841 x4. Drop-in.

ROTARY CLUB OF PV

12pm, Tuesdays, Quality Inn Bayside, Parksville.

THE LIVER & WOMEN’S HEALTH

1:30-2:30pm, Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. E. Natural health educator Lisa Leger discusses function, balancing hormones & healthy cycles. No register.

WED. MAR 16

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

SPRING BREAK PUPPET SHOW & CRAFT

7pm meeting, 747 Jones St., QBeach Civic Ctre. All welcome. Topic: Efficient Watering, a joint presentation by Lauren Fegan of Water Smart (RDN) & Kevin Luterbach of Iritex.

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB

1pm everyday drop-in, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. PV. Drop-in until END of March, weather permitting. 250-248-7280.

LEARN TO MEDITATE 5:30-6:30pm/FREE, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Simple & effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Achieve balance in life. All ages/ abilities. 250-954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.

WED. MAR 16

2-2:45pm, QBeach Library, 660 Primrose St. FREE, all ages, drop-in.Helen Stevens, 250-752-6121, hstevens@virl.bc.ca

THU. MAR 17 CELTIC CHAOS LIVE AT THE BRITISH BOBBY

6-9pm, 3-1209 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. $10 cover. 250954-3232. http://thebritishbobby.homestead.com/

DECOSMOS FINE ARTS SOCIETY

1-3pm, Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd., Nanoose. Demo by acrylic artist, Fay St. Marie. Guests welcome to the meeting, attending the demo, $5 donation.

SOUPY CAFE

To June 15, 12-1pm, Lighthouse Comm. Ctre, 240 Lions Way in QBay. Wonderful home cooking, board games & companionship. All welcome. By donation. Sheena, 778-4249900, info@communityhall. ca, www.communityhall.ca

QBEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOC. AGM

7pm, 181 Veteran’s Way/ Qualicum Legion, QB. Guest speaker Don Botten, How a Family Search helped me find the History of the Original Railways. Guests welcome. http://www.qbfhs. ca/ Don, 250-954-0771, ddbotten@telus.net

BRITISH BOBBY LIVE MUSIC

5-7:30pm, 3-1209 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. Wednesdays & Fridays in The Gallows. No Cover. 250954-3232

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

Arrowsmith Community Justice Society

Volunteer Opportunity

The Arrowsmith Community Justice Society (ACJS) administers a community-based restorative justice program, promoting conferencing as a resolution and peacemaking mechanism for minor crimes or conflict. ACJS is looking for volunteers. Cut-off date for applications is April 1, 2016. Please contact Linda Cherewyk at 250-954-2968 or coordinator@ACJS.ca for further details. www.acjs.ca

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That’s very punny, Ray My father and I had what you might call an asymmetrical relationship. Dad could always make me laugh — notwithstanding how corny the joke — but I could never reciprocate. No matter how funny the bon mot or pun I concocted, he seemed unmovable. From the time I was eight until I was 12, Dad had a joke that was a sure-fire winner. He told it every time we went to the restaurant and I always laughed. The waitress would seat us and then ask my Dad if he wanted water. He’d reply conspiratorially, “No, thanks. I already washed my feet this week.” That would send me into hysterics. Mom would respond with a weary, By Ray Smit “Oh, Hank!” while the poor waitress would smile wanly and second-guess her career choice. No matter. I loved that joke! Naturally, I wanted to respond in kind and get my Dad laughing too. One afternoon he was trying to fix the strings on an old mandolin he kept in the closet. I walked by and said, “Hey, Dad, you can tune a guitar but you can’t tuna fish.” I thought that was side-splitting. Dad didn’t. He was no soft touch for cheap puns. Naturally, I was determined to win him over. So I started investing my allowance in joke books. “Hey, Dad, did you hear about the poor archeologist? His career was in ruins.” “Hey, Dad, did you hear about the dog with three legs? He went into a saloon and said, ‘I’m looking for the man who shot my paw.’” “Hey, Dad, did you hear about the new fish and chips restaurant at the monastery? Some smart guy asked the cook if he was the fish friar and he said, ‘No, I’m the chip monk.’” And what was dad’s response? Silence! It was obvious that I was missing something. I began to think that maybe I needed to make my humour more current. Yes, that was it. After all, it was the late ‘60s and you had to be ‘with it’ to get laughs. So I tried again. “Hey dad, why did the Maharishi refuse novo-

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caine when he had his tooth pulled? Because he thought he could transcend dental medication.” Dad didn’t react but I’m pretty sure I heard the sound of crickets. I found out what made my father laugh quite by accident. You see, like me, my Dad loved all things Scottish. Probably his happiest day in Canada happened one morning when a nurse mistook his thick Dutch accent for a Scottish brogue. He was thrilled by that. When I got a part in the musical Brigadoon, he seemed quite pleased that I was spending hour after hour perfecting my burr. As it happened Dad needed some electrical work done on the house at that time and the electrician was from Edinburgh. Dad liked him but was completely frustrated by his inability to get the man to commit to a price. One afternoon, after the electrician had found more things wrong, dad seemed frustrated. “Every day the price goes up! What do you think of that, Ray?” he asked irritably. Employing my very best brogue, I replied, “Ay, Mr. Smit. So ya be wantin’ a price, would ya? Well, it will be a wee bit more than yesterday. After all, laddie, $500 is more than fair. A’m sure ya will be pleased to only pay $650 because $800 is a reasonable number. So I’ll write ya a wee invoice for $850 and we’ll be done at a $900. I canna say more than that. But a thousand is a bit of a bargain, don’t ya think?” Surprisingly, Dad began laughing helplessly. I guess I’d finally found a topic that he related to. Looking back, I’m grateful for dad’s restaurant joke. It must have been embarrassing telling that story in a public place with adults present. But he didn’t care. All that mattered to him was how much joy I got out of it. What more could a son ask? — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca now available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. He can be contacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CLOSURE DURING SPRING BREAK The Board of Education of School District 69 (Qualicum) wishes to advise that the administration offices of School District No. 69 (Qualicum), located in the Parksville Civic & Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Avenue East, will be closed to the public over the Spring Break and Easter Weekend from Monday, March 14 to Monday, March 28, 2016. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

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few years ago I attended the Truth and consider ourselves titled land-owners but also Reconciliation (TRC) event in Victoria. guests and co-carers for the traditional territoIn part, this was a personal pilgrimage ry of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nuulth peoof witness and deepening my commitment and ples and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples. my understanding regarding reconciliation. I Can we start over? Can we seek for permisalso went as a representative of the Anglican sion to re-enter and stay in this beautiful land Church, to acknowledge our church’s part in in a spirit of mutuality and respect, rather than adopting the federal government agenda of as- one of “discovery” and imperialism? similation and willingly participating in it. Maybe if we could be beside one another, It was a time for tears and tenderness. I rather than under or over one another, we listened to a next-door neighbour from my would even find that we can live on the earth Nanaimo days describe their experience of in a more ecologically sensitive way that could acute and chronic suffering and publicly tell- help us in our common challenge of mitigating ing their story “one last time” of what it meant the effects of human-caused climate change. to go to residential school. Spirituality is universal. But letters usually The principle of compassion come in an envelope and presents calls us to make peace in every come with a giftwrap. way and at every level that we can. Am I hanging onto the enveA previous prime minister may By Rev. Andrew Twiddy lope and missing the message in have officially apologized on bethe letter? Did I forget to recycle half of the settler peoples of the the giftwrap, and mistake it for the land to the First Nations of this engift? tity we call Canada, our home, but For those of us belonging to we have struggled to make meanChristian churches, to what deingful progress on the aspirations gree do our worship songs, Bible of the United Nations Declaration translations, sermons and prayer on the Rights of Indigenous Peobooks look like relics of the Britples (UNDRIP — 2007). ish Empire, or otherwise express Sometimes we travel on very long journeys. 19th-century European expectations and valA truly worthwhile project may take many ues? generations to bring to fruition. Shedding the colonialist impulse can lead The damage for multiple generations past us to listen and learn. To learn from the potis well-documented, and not a matter for dis- latch, the sweat-lodge, the vision quest, and so pute. much more. To the TRC Commission, reconciliation As churches made up of both settlers and means establishing and maintaining a mutu- First Nations, I want to hold out for the possially respectful relationship between Aborigi- bility that, with a true commitment to reconnal and non-Aboriginal peoples in this coun- ciliation, we could all end up looking a little try: “there has to be awareness of the past, more like Jesus of Nazareth, and a little less acknowledgement of the harm that has been like the Church of England, or Scotland, Gerinflicted, atonement for the causes, and action many, Italy, or wherever else you care to name. to change behaviour. We are not there yet.” (What We Have Learned, p.119) — The Rev. Andrew Twiddy is an Anglican Are there ways we can enact our penance minister and serves as the priest and pastor for and rebuild relationships with the First PeoSt. Anne & St. Edmund, Parksville. Questions ples of this region, working from the premise or comments? E-mail: atwiddy99@gmail.com that we who are more recent settlers not only or call 250-594-1549. w

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Studio enjoys sweet sound of success Musicians finding facility after years of silence Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the creation of Qualicum Bay’s Summit Recording Solutions studio. J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com

After getting his training at the knee of audio technician and engineer John Vrtacic at Vancouver’s Little Mountain Sound Studio in the 1970s, Ron O. Vermeulen achieved renown in the industry by designing both the Warehouse and Armoury Studios in Vancouver. His career path and ability to create a professional mobile studio took Vermeulen from North America to recording sessions in Jamaica and Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera before he and his wife landed in Fanny Bay’s Ship Point neighbourhood to commence retirement in 2014. Vrtacic, meanwhile, achieved his own fame in the recording industry before he died of cancer in 2009, and even found time to consult on the design of a remote studio built by musician, teacher and guitar-building school owner Mike Jarvis in Qualicum Bay. Last year, the circle was completed when Jarvis stumbled upon Vermeulen during a Sunday jam session at Fanny Bay Inn. “Mike approached me and said, ‘I hear you’re Ron Vermeulen; you used to do studio design and stuff,’” Vermeulen said. “He said, ‘Do you know a guy named John Vrtacic?’” Vermeulen was momentarily taken aback. “I said, ‘Yeah, he’s my original boss. He was my mentor.’” Jarvis went on to tell him that he’d built a studio just down the road in Qualicum Bay as a bit of a hobby or educational thing, and that he’d connected with Vrtacic on its construction. “So Mike says, ‘John came over and did the initial design on this; would you like to come down and maybe get the studio together?’” Vermeulen said. “So I came down and my eyes lit up a little bit. Wow. A real console!” Vermeulen, who has continued to operate his own Dragonfly Mobile Record-

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Recording engineer Ron Vermeulen, right, checks the input during a recording session with keyboardist Kevin pahl at Qualicum Bay’s Summit Recording Solutions in late February.

ing studio, is back in the engineer’s chair under way, with two major projects eiat Summit Recording Solutions, and a ther completed or in the works. studio that had largely lain dormant for “It’s first-class,” said Butts Giraud, a the past five years is up and running. 70-year-old harmonica player from Na“I never wanted to engineer,” said Jar- naimo who has worked on two previous vis. “But the idea intrigued me. I thought projects at Vancouver’s Nimbus School of if I built a studio of this Recording. “I don’t think It’s first-class. calibre, people would there’s another studio on According to people I’ve see it and come. It just Vancouver Island quite talked to, what Mike and never jelled. I think I as sophisticated as Ron’s. Ron have put together just went on faith.” According to people I’ve there is exceptional Vermeulen found talked to, what Mike and butts giraud the studio needed Ron have put together little more than some there is exceptional.” modifications to the console and some The album currently being cut is tenwiring upgrades to become functional tatively titled Butts Giraud and friends, for recording. It boasts a large space for and it includes contributions from nearly tracking sessions by a “nice sized” rock or 20 area musicians. One of those is Jarvis jazz combo, with a drum kit and micro- himself, who got his start as a bass playphones, and an isolation room for guitar er in high school and who continues to amps during tracking over overdubbing play and teach while running the Sumsessions. mit School of Guitar Building he founded He is now designing amenities like a with partner Sigmund Johannessen. proper lounge, kitchen and dining area “I’m really excited about the album,” to complete the facility, but recording is said Jarvis. “I was saying this to Ron. It’s

like every track is great; it’s not just one or two songs. There’s a lot of variety there. A great mix.” Previously, Vermeulen and Jarvis teamed up on an album by Parksville’s Tom Mulder, who couldn’t get radio stations to play his demo recording. “Mike knew him, so we did a fantastic record,” said Vermeulen. “He’s just thrilled with it. And, again, we got to use some of these local musicians. There’s a collaboration of about 10 musicians around this area that helped on one number or another.” Jarvis hopes more musicians from the Island — and beyond — will eventually flock to the studio to take advantage of its accessibility and Vermeulen’s expertise. And maybe develop the next generation of engineers and audio technicians. “Once this studio gets fully operational, we’re going to try and see if we can get somebody who’s really interested in (engineering),” Vermeulen said. See engineer finiSheS, page A29

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Realm hosts rock show Saskatoon alt-rockers visit on Western Canadian tour

Saskatoon-based alt-rockers Bombargo will be the next entry in a newly developed music series at Realm Food Co. when the group plays Sunday as part of its Born on Main Western Canadian Tour. Made up of vocalist Nathan Thoen, guitarist Spencer Chilliak, bassist Graham Tilsley and drummer Phil Kashap, Bombargo, one of Saskatoon’s up and coming bands, delivers modern, bluesy and soulful stylings. With songs about photo submitted by bombargo believing in your potential, self-realization, and Saskatoon-based alt-rockers Bombargo will pursuing your dreams, these sonic trendsetperform at Realm Food Co. in Parksville on ters are not only skilled craftsmen at delivering March 13 as part of a nine-day tour of B.C. great music, but they come with powerful and inspiring messages on- and off-stage. and have recently released a new single and All of the members take pride in being part video for the song, Precious Time (Lately), reof the growing communities and upbringing of leased late December 2015. the band’s hometown. Sunday’s show at Realm is one of seven stops With the recent online release of their Back for the group in B.C., including concerts in Vicon Main EP last July, Bombargo has decided to toria March 15 and Vancouver March 17. donate all online proceeds to aid in the NorthDoors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at ern Saskatchewan forest fire relief, to support 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased those still affected, displaced and in need. online at realmfoodco.com/events. Remaining The band recently finished recording two tickets will be available at the door. brand new singles at the Sweat Shoppe in Sas— NEWS Staff and katoon with producer/engineer Scott Neufeld, Realm Food Co. submission

Jazz quartet visits TOSH The Old School House Arts Centre resumes its Music on Sunday series this weekend with the Allison Au Quartet March 13. Au is a Toronto-based saxophonist, composer and arranger who formed the quartet in 2009. Since then, it has

performed at major jazz venues and has earned two JUNO Award nominations. Au will be joined by Todd Pentney on piano, Dan Fortin on bass and Fabio Ragnelli on drums. Together, they will share a blend of original compositions and jazz standards.

Sunday’s concert begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 and are available in advance at TOSH, 122 Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach. For more information, call 250-752-6133 or visit www. theoldschoolhouse.org. — Submitted by TOSH

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“I’m getting old, right? I’m still happy until my years give out, but we are strongly looking forward to getting that next shell of people we don’t even know about yet.” Jarvis still can’t quite seem to believe his good fortune in stumbling onto a contemporary of Vrtacic to complete his vision, even though years of hard work preceded that stroke of luck.

“The irony of it was someone Ron worked with for 12 years built it,” Jarvis said. “I don’t know if it was synchronicity or what, that I would run into him, but it’s wonderful he was able to come on board and get the studio back up to what it could be. I think it’s a boon to the area that we have a studio of this quality.” Vermeulen seems rejuvenated by the experience, though he always has been a

high-energy person. “Effectively, I’m back in my own little home,” he said. “OK, technically, I didn’t design the studio, but I got to finish off what John started, so I feel really proud about that. I’m thrilled to be able to help Mike and Lorraine finish the place, and I’m proving to them it’s a workable studio.” For more info, visit dragonflymobilerecording.com/ summit.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

Douglas (Doug) J.R. Singer

Born on Jan 10, 1954 in Montreal. It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Doug on Monday, Feb 8, 2016. Doug is survived by his wife, Joann of 41 years; sister, Carol (Denny); daughter, Rachel (Peter); son, Marc; and 3 beautiful granddaughters, Eileen, Jillian and Libby. He enjoyed many great life adventures with his wife. Doug was a loving, reliable, and helpful father. He was a patient and kind â€œGrandpapaâ€?. Doug always took on life challenges and continued moving forward never looking back. A family gathering was held at his residence to celebrate his life. Doug will be truly missed by his family and close friends. He will always have a profound place in our memories and hearts. We love you so much.

DEATHS

Stella Kathleen SHANKS (Cromar-Bruce)

October 2, 1917 â€“ February 26, 2016 Stella passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. She was predeceased by her son, Bruce and husband, Howard. Left to miss her are her son, Jim; daughter, Brenda (Larry); grandson, Christopher; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and extended family members. Stella was born in Vancouver, BC. She was educated in England, Scotland, and Canada.Â As a young adult, Stella lived in West Vancouver enjoying all it had to offer, her cabin on Hollyburn, and sailing with her brother, Ken.Â She was also a member of the Canadian Womenâ€™s Army Corp 1941-1945, two and a half years of which were spent overseas in a Social Work capacity.Â Following the war, Stella continued her career as a Social Worker in the Okanagan, Nanaimo, and Parksville. Â Many years in Parksville brought involvement in various community activities, including St. Edmunds and the Legion. Weâ€™ll miss you Mom. A Celebration of Life will be held in Stellaâ€™s honour at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 at St Edmund Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Road in Parksville, BC. In lieu of flowers, her wish was for each of us to give a few minutes of our time to someone in need of it. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 1-855-310-3535

CALL FOR ENTRIES 13TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 21, 22 and 23 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca or email 2bevzimmerman@gmail.com 250-338-6901

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Pat: 250-248-7119 Parksville Kamla: 250-752-7458 Qualicum Beach

The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

LUCK OF THE IRISH! XTREME KARAOKE on St. Patrickâ€™s Day. Starting Thursdays: March 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st at 8:30pm @the UPPER DECK, Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St. Check out our daily specials, we hope to see you soon!

LOST AND FOUND FOUND SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 5 in front of JC Ford. Chip on top corner. Locked. Call Aiden 250-586-3623

OCEANSIDE PEEWEE Spring Breakaway Tournament is Coming Up. Oceanside Minor Hockey is gearing up for their Spring Wrap up Tournament. The PeeWee Tournament will take place at Oceanside Place (Arena) in Parksville BC on March 12-14th. The Teams participating in this event are Parksville Teams x 3, Saanich, Peninsula, Juan de Fuca x 2, Victoria x 2, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Campbell River. Gold Medal games will take place on Monday, March 14th, to wrap up this tournament.

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DEATHS

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October 6, 1919 â€“ February 12, 2016 Ken Archer passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach where he had been a resident for the past six years. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Lottie and survived by his sons David and Robert(Belle), and daughter Terrill(Paul); grandchildren Cory, Lisa, Ian, and Alistair; and great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Toni, Katherine, Neala, Logan, and Megan. Ken was born in Calgary and grew up in Calgary and rural Alberta where he met and married his love, Lottie Greenwood. He enjoyed farm life and returned to the family farm after his service in World War II but soon moved to Elnora, Alberta where he manged a Crown Lumber Yard. He was to spend the rest of his working life in the lumber and building business, mostly in Calgary. He came from a family of builders and carpenters and made many quality improvements to his homes in Calgary and Qualicum Beach but his passion was for his garden. Where ever he lived he soon made his yard a garden of beauty and productivity. Even in Calgary's unpredictable climate, his tomato crops were legendary. Ken also loved sports and in his younger years played baseball and curled. When he moved to Qualicum Beach in 1980, he curled and played golf. He maintained his interest in Canadian professional football and hockey all his life. The family is eternally grateful to the third floor staff of the Qualicum Gardens for their kind and compassionate care of both Ken and Lottie during their final years. No service by request.

FLIGHT/CREW

KD Air Corporation located at #10- 1000 Ravensbourne Lane, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 1P9, requires a F/T flight/crew scheduling supervisor on permanent basis. Successful candidate will have at least 2 years of managerial/supervisory exp. & high school credential. Proficiency in English is a must. Industry Canada Aeronautical Certificate of Proficiency in Radio is required. Candidate must be eligible for Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card. Ability to maintain good customer relations & ability to manage /supervise staff is essential. Previous airline operational experience is an asset. Salary: $26.50/hr. QualiďŹ ed applicants please mail or fax resume: 1-250-752-5750

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Advertising Representative Nanaimo News Bulletin The Nanaimo News Bulletin has an opening for an advertising consultant. By joining Nanaimoâ€™s community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of Vancouver Islandâ€™s most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Nanaimo News Bulletin will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. A car and a valid driverâ€™s license are required. The Nanaimo News Bulletin is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest private community news media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 18, 2016 to: Sean McCue, Sales Manager Nanaimo News Bulletin 777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo, B.C., V9S 2H7 or email salesmgr@nanaimobulletin.com

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARDENING

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

OWNER OPERATOR COURIER

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ€™t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

36 MASON BEES: $20 Supplier sale: 66% off store price. Or 200 bees +3 houses $150 Sm, x-lg houses $20/$60. Call Bertrand 250-752-4427 in QB. Inquire: bergirard@telus.net.

NATURE BY DESIGN

$35 AND up + dump fee. Green waste and furniture. Brad, 250-951-2131.

SEASIDE PAINTING Brightening up your world. Free estimates. Call 250-240-2450

ALL JUNK GONE- clean-up garage, lot, garden, everything you donâ€™t want. Call (250)2401116.

WINDOW CLEANING

ACE Courier looking for an owner-operator with a fullsize cargo to work in the Nanaimo and Parksville area, please email resumes to:

acenan@shawbiz.ca or fax 250-741-1412.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

HELP WANTED P/T RESORT Maintenance Worker required 2 days/week, holiday and sick relief. Pool maintenance, some janitorial, basic repairs and must have a valid driverâ€™s licence. 1 yr exp. required, $15/hr. Submit resume to: Oceanside Village 180 Resort Dr., Parksville.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Front Line Cook

Part and full time Line Cook required for a busy pub / banquet facility. Must have food safe. Experience an asset. Ask for Mike. Please Apply In Person With Resume To French Creek House #1-1025 Lee Road, Parksville, B.C.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

Call Pat for free estimates

250-951-5688

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

Jacobâ€™s Landscape Care. Lawns, pruning, yard clean-ups, hedges, maintenance, waste removal, odd jobs, pressure washing. Call for a free estimate, 250-927-4748. www.JLCARE.ca

HANDYPERSONS DON the HANDYMAN

COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter

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â€œLITTLE AZTECâ€? PaintingProfessional. Good rates. Free quote. Joseâ€™ (250)594-6611.

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Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

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.

POIRIER PAINTING SUMMERâ€™S AROUND THE CORNER, CALL FOR EXTERIOR SPECIALS. Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at 250-240-3528.

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Enterprises Inc. barnesenterprises@shaw.ca

Rapid debt relief. Good people to know in times of trouble. Serving communities throughout Vancouver Island. Call Kyle for a consultation. 1-855-812-6767; Abakhan & Associates Inc. www.abakhan.com

ANYTHING JUNK & waste removal. Same day service. Call 250-240-2945.

PAINTING

COMPUTER SERVICES

CATSPAN

WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

Barnes

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Lawn Mowing $30. & up Pruning Gardening Irrigation Hedges Garden Waste Removal

PETS

MAINTENANCE

EXPERIENCED CDA required to work three days a week in a busy, modern dental practice in downtown Parksville. Potential candidates must be up to date with procedures and be familiar with dental software and imaging. Please send resume to wembleydental@shaw.ca

LAWNS & LANDSCAPING

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

Fencing

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Moving

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

APPLIANCES

APARTMENT/CONDO

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

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

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AUCTIONS Massive Restaurant Equipment Auction March 12th @ 10am

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Wednesday

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COOMBS- RV Travel Travel, Rent To Own, $575. BuyDown payment is reqâ€™d. $7500 0% interest. (250)248-2973.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

~ Food & Drink Specials â€˘ 6-9pm - in the pub ~

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GARAGE SALES CHARTWELL - MOVING SALE. Saturday March 12, 9am-2pm. No early birds. Many items, including exercise machine, BBQ, 12â€™x16â€™ B.C. greenhouse, Shopsmith woodworking machine, wine making equipment, household and much, much more! 770 Dovercourt. COOMBS: 2344 Alberni Hwy, (behind Pyromania), Mar. 11, 12 & 13 from 10-4pm. Pop-Up Sale; fabulous clothing, shoes bags and jewelry. Home and garden decor, small furniture! ERRINGTON1440 Benzon Cres (off Middlegate). March 12 & 13, (8-3). Moving Sale! Furniture, scrapbooking supplies, household items, electronics, garden items.

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lacknerwayne@gmail.com in Victoria - will pick up

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 5.8 ACRES in Errington, BC. 5-buildings. Good revenue. Many opportunities. Financing available. Reasonable offers will be considered. Agents welcome. Ph: 250-748-2719, Text: 250-510-3949.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO EMERALD EST: Small 1bdrm apt, 55+, NS/NP $1200, light housekeeping incldâ€™d, meal opt. avail. Avail. April 1. Call 250-752-4424.

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STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $2 each additional foot.

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PGOSA strong as ever after 23 years Despite a membership that shifts with age, 1,300 members keep association strong AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA) is a big part of the healthy lifestyle of so many older residents. “People want to move here, live here, because it’s a well run area with great weather, but when they’re sitting in Manitoba, looking to move here, they look at what’s here for them and they find the PGOSA website,” said president Brian Ball. The organization has just under 1,300 members today, which Ball said has been a surprisingly stable number throughout their 23 year history. “It stays pretty steady with new people moving here who want to remain active,” he said, admitting there can be a fair bit of “turnover through attrition,” speaking of older members who stop attending for various reasons.

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The Parksville Panters hockey league is currently PGOSA’s most popular sport, but that could change as pickle ball gains momentum.

“This area is unique in Canada, with the highest portion of senior population,” Ball said,

adding that it is also an unusually active, healthy older population.

About 15 percent of the B.C. population is age 65 or older, according to Statistics Canada, while the number is closer to 40 percent in Parksville Qualicum Beach. “People are living longer and staying active into their 80s and 90s,” he said, highlighting awards and recognition events they do for their oldest members. PGOSA currently offers more than 20 sports and activities ranging from brunches, RV trips and card games to some pretty serious sport, though Ball stresses it is always just about healthy fun. “The competition is never so serious that we worry about ages, it’s always very congenial,” he said, pointing out they sometimes have 55 year olds “competing” against 95 year olds. The most popular single

sport is hockey — organized by The Parksville Panters as a separate branch, with a number of teams of different agegroups — with 50 or 60 people regularly playing on a given day, Ball said. But hockey is under threat of losing its title as the favourite senior sport in the region to pickle ball. A racquet sport combining badminton, tennis and ping pong, pickle ball is exploding, Ball said, going from 25 players two years ago, to 150 now. Other big PGOSA sports include volleyball and slo-pitch. PGOSA works with groups like the Newcomers Club and chambers of commerce to make sure new arrivals know they exist. Visit www.pgosa.org for more information, including a list of contacts for the individual sports.

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Qualicum Beach rink off to defend its title The Bruce Feltham team from the Qualicum Beach Curling Club is off to Kelowna on Sunday to defend the 2015 provincial title it captured in Richmond. The March 13-17 event is sponsored by the Pacific Coast Master’s Curling Association and the B.C. Interior Master’s Curling Association, for curlers

aged 60 and over. Teams, province-wide, will be at the event with the Feltham team representing the region of Vancouver Island from Nanaimo north. They went undefeated at the qualifying event in Nanaimo in January. The team consists of Feltham at skip, Rob Findlay at third, Gar-

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PICKS OF THE WEEK Robb’s Pick

Dennis M’s Pick

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2010 MAZDA B2300

2011 FORD F-150

4x2

XLT XTR

1 owner, purchased here, with tow package and warranty available. Low. low price! 162,700 kms. Stock # 15322A

Market Price

A great little truck to do odd jobs in an economical way! 85,888 kms. Stock # 15348Y

22,873 $140 Bi-Weekly

Market Price

Glen’s Pick

12,871

92 Bi-Weekly

Alma’s Pick

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2015 FORD FLEX

2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

AWD LIMITED

A clean , low kilometer, 1 owner and no accident vehicle. Full leather seating and panoramic moon roof. 7,808 kms. Stock # 93693

Market Price

Super clean and well maintained, this is the ultimate family van! 136,854 kms. Stock # 15335B

39,488 $213 Bi-Weekly

Market Price

9,998

Eric’s Pick

Dennis P’s Pick

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2015 FORD EDGE SEL

2015 FORD EDGE TITANIUM AWD

This is an out and out steal at this price! With all the options there is also lots of warranty left 11,000 kms. Stock #93695

Market Price

Super low kms and hard to come by. Don’t miss out on this one! 3,565 kms. Stock # 93692

42,499 $229 Bi-Weekly

Ask about our

Live Market Pricing

72 Bi-Weekly

Market Price

34,411

186 Bi-Weekly

Live Market Pricing provides realistic competitive prices on all our pre-owned vehicles, all the time. This allows us to price our cars fairly within our market while passing on the savings to you.

Technology Meets Common Sense Pre-owned Live Market Pricing is achieved by polling over 20,000 pre-owned websites every hour to ensure that every single customer receives real-time value pricing on every pre-owned vehicle we sell. Customers search the internet for the most competitive, best value prices and that’s what we provide everyday.

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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 #93692 - 84 mo - $33,775.21, Stock #15322A - 72 mo - $21,831.67, Stock #93693 - 84 mo - $38,758.93, Stock #15335B - 60 mo - $9,277.08, Stock #93695 - 84 mo - $41,713.78 & Stock #15348Y - 60 mo - $11,942.92.

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Dale Griffis

Shawn Hildebrandt

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General Sales Leader

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March Madness

SPRING CLEAROUT

NEW 2015 CLEAROUT

ALL BI-WEEKLY PRICES TAX IN

2015 CHEVY SONIC 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT Stk# 15189

WAS $

16,690 NOW $

WAS $

12,900 $99 BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS

2015 CHEVY TRAX FWD Stk# 15423

WAS $

23,875 NOW $

Stk# 15335

24,615 NOW $

USED 4x4 SALE

2012 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4x4

2015 DODGE RAM DIESEL SLT

Stk# 1801

Stk# 15285A

WAS $

26,900 NOW $

WAS $

42,995 NOW $

18,900 $143 BI-WEEKLY 25,450 $219 BI-WEEKLY 41,800 $319 BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS

2015 BUICK ENCORE AWD Stk# 15456

WAS $

33,615 NOW $

FOR 72 MONTHS

FOR 84 MONTHS

2011 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SLT

2015 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4x4

Stk# 15389A

Stk# 15470A

WAS $

36,990 NOW $

WAS $

31,900 NOW $

19,999 $149 BI-WEEKLY 28,900 $219 BI-WEEKLY 34,900 $299 BI-WEEKLY 29,800 $226 BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS

FOR 84 MONTHS

FOR 72 MONTHS

FOR 84 MONTHS

2015 GMC CANYON 4x2 EXT CAB

2015 GMC 3500HD Diesel 4x4

2012 GMC SIERRA SLT EXT CAB

2010 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 4x4

Stk# 15468

Stk# 15343

Stk# 15390A

Stk# 15147B

WAS $

28,485 NOW $

WAS $

79,330 NOW $

WAS $

31,995 NOW $

WAS $

23,665 NOW $

26,995 $189 BI-WEEKLY 63,900 $434 BI-WEEKLY 28,900 $249 BI-WEEKLY 21,900 $219 BI-WEEKLY FOR 96 MONTHS

FOR 96 MONTHS

FOR 72 MONTHS

FOR 60 MONTHS

2003 EXT CAB 4x2..................................................................................... $9,900 ............................... Nice Clean Truck, Extended Cab 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED ................................ $38,700 ............................ Fully Equipped, Black / Black Leather 2014 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 2 DOOR .................................. $29,995 ............................ 1 Owner, Cloth, Auto, Hardtop, Almost New 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD ............................................................ $20,995 ............................ 1 Owner, Black, Auto, A/C, Fully Equipped 2013 GMC TERRAIN AWD................................................................... $21,995 ............................ 1 Owner, Silver, Auto, A/C, Nice Little SUV 2015 Dodge Ram Stk#152854 TIP=$10,529 over 84 months, 2012 Dodge Ram Stk#1801 TIP=$5,475 over 72 months, 2011 GMC Sierra Stk#15389A TIP=$7,503 over 72 months, 2015 Dodge Ram Stk#15470A TIP=$7,543 over 84 months, 2012 GMC Sierra Stk#15390A TIP=$6,216 over 72 months, 2010 Ford F150 Stk#15147B TIP=$3,894 over 60 months, 2015 Chev Sonic Stk#15189 TIP=$3,275 over 84 months, 2015 Chev Cruze Stk#15335 TIP=$4,790 over 84 months, 2015 Chev Trax Stk#15423 TIP=$5,068 over 84 months, 2015 Buick Encore Stk#15456 TIP=$7,315 over 84 months, 2015 GMC Canyon Stk#15468 TIP=$7,878 over 96 months & 2015 GMC Sierra Stk#15343 TIP=$18,615 over 96 months. All prices include tax but do not include dealer doc fee of $499.

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