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Teachers to strike Monday B.C. teachers set to walk out on Monday; province working on cool-off legislation BRENDA GOUGH

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Parents are scrambling to make child care plans after BC teachers announced they will start a three day strike on Monday after they voted in favor of ramping up their job action. After 87 per cent of the 32,000 teachers in the province voted yes to a strike, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert announced the strike plans on Thursday morning. Acknowledging parents’ concerns relating to costs and inconvenience, Lambert said she hoped parents would support teachers DEBBIE MORRAN in taking a stand against what she described as bullying legislation. “Teachers are determined and united in their opposition to Bill 22 and to the bullying tactics of a provincial government that has deliberately underfunded public education for a decade,” said Lambert. See TEACHERS, page A5

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ANTI-BULLYING DAY: Estee Marquis a Grade 4 French Immersion student at Parksville Elementary School checks her anti-bullying message written in English with vice-principal Bobbi Coleman to make sure she got it right. See page A17.

Dog survives bullet during walk Intentional shooting of pet near Little Qualicum Fish Hatchery has police concerned NEIL HORNER

crying and howling and screaming.” Ogilvie, who is five months pregnant, raced to her strickA Qualicum Beach woman is thankful her dog is alive en dog, but couldn’t find him. after it was shot in the neck near the Little Qualicum Fish “I couldn’t run as fast as I would have liked to, but I Hatchery Monday evening. couldn’t locate him. I could hear him, but I couldn’t see him. Niki Ogilvie was walking her two I was calling and calling his name, tryAdd your COMMENTS at dogs, Shoon, a wolf-malamute cross, ing not to be too panicked ... because of www.pqbnews.com and Ocea, a German shepherd-malathe baby, but I couldn’t find him. I went mute cross, at 4:45 p.m. when she heard a gunshot. up the hill and drove up around on the logging road to see “We were just finishing our walk and Shoon was walking if someone was up there. When I drove back and was dropacross the field when I heard a shot. There were a bunch of ping back down the hill he met me at the second gate.” birds that took off with it and then all I could hear was him See SHOOTING INTENTIONAL, page A4 news@pqbnews.com

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March is juvenille arthritis month In Tuesday’s print edition, THE NEWS talks to Emma Beeston, a local13-year-old dancer who struggles to keep her arthritis under control. One in 1,000 children in Canada are diagnosed at some point in their lives with juvenile arthritis. — NEWS Staff

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Police warn of suspicious events Port Alberni RCMP are investigating three incidents in which children were approached by unknowns motorists and offered rides to their schools and homes. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman stressed the need for parents to ensure their children are following basic safety practices to protect themselves. — NEWS Staff

Youth Ambassador Program still alive Contrary to news of its demise, Sue Powell says the Youth Ambassador Program is still alive and has students. It is, however, in limbo after its main supporter, Joe Friede, retired. Powell says the board will meet next week to discuss the change. — NEWS Staff

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Daughter ﬁghts off man Police urge caution; note that such incident are very rare here NEIL HORNER

yelling and swearing at her. She screamed and punched him and pulled herself away and ran A Parksville mom is upset and angry after to a friend’s place.” The police were called and they in turn called her young daughter was grabbed on a Parksville Stone at work. The traumastreet on the weekend. tized girl was only able to Ali Stone said her Add your COMMENTS at give a description of a man 10-year-old daughter was www.pqbnews.com between ﬁve feet, 10 inches walking to a friend’s house and six feet tall, between the at about 2:30 p.m. on Satages of 17 and 23, wearing a urday afternoon on Jensen Avenue near Alberni Highway, when she saw a red hoodie. Stone said she waited for several days for action from the police, only to be told young man walking towards her. “She noticed the man wasn’t going to move police wouldn’t be issuing a warning to resito share the sidewalk, like you do, and so she dents about the incident. That message didn’t go over well. went around him,” she said. “Then he grabbed her by the arm, swung her around and started See ATTACKER’S, page A6 news@pqbnews.com

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Lambert said the legislation as written does not restore rights stripped from teachers’ contracts in 2002 and does not meet a B.C. Supreme Court decision last year that ordered the government to ﬁx that legislation. Earlier this week, the Labour Relations Board ruled the teachers can stage a three-day strike once, and then strike one day a week after that. Education Minister George Abbott said he’s disappointed by the teachers’ strike-vote results but respects the decision. He said schools will open Monday with principals and support staff on site to supervise students, but attendance will not be compulsory. B.C. teachers have been without a contract since June and have been staging job action since the start of the school year in September. School District 69 (Qualicum) superintendent Jim Ansell said they have a process in place to deal with the teachers’ walkout. He said notices have been sent home and parents will be provided with a clear idea of what is happening. “The last thing we want is for people not to know what is going on,” he stated. A notice on the district’s website states that teachers will not be reporting for duty on March 5, 6 and 7 and parents should keep their children at home on these days. It states school facilities will remain

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Students at Ballenas Secondary School wait for the bus. A teacher strike will give students a few days off next Monday to Wednesday.

open under the supervision of school district staff, but they will be unable to provide students with instruction or appropriate supervision during this period of job action. Ansell admitted that for many parents, daycare arrangements are being thrown into chaos and any time learning is disrupted it creates hardships for many people. “Unfortunately it is always hardest on the most vulnerable kids … the kids with

learning challenges and the kids who are struggling and that is really difficult.” Depending on how much the job action escalates, high school students could miss several days of classes but Ansell said it shouldn’t have too much of an impact on senior students. “As it turns out the second semester has more days than the first semester did, so in terms of overall instructional time there is not going to be a significant loss in that regard,” he said.

Debbie Morran, president of the Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association (MATA), said teachers have responded with shock and anger to Bill 22. “We are extremely frustrated. Teachers are feeling demeaned and are very concerned for the state of public education,” she stated. She said teachers are invested in public education and are concerned and disheartened to see what has been tabled so far in the legislature. She said they are escalating their job action reluctantly. “We never want to be out of the classroom. We are taking a position where we will not be providing any services for three days. We feel we have to take a stand whether or not it falls on deaf ears regarding the legislation. Not taking a stand would be much more detrimental. We have to make our concerns felt … it’s the only way we have a legal means to do so.” Morran said picket signs are not allowed so they will hold signs presenting a different message. “We will be in and around school sites but will not be impeding access. We will be handing out informational leaﬂets,” she said. She said this is a stand they are taking for the future of education in B.C. “Its about what we know will happen in our classrooms because of the legislation.”

Parents calling local daycare facilities in wake of strike notice BRENDA GOUGH

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The Errington Childcare Centre located at Errington Elementary School has been getting quite a few calls ever since teachers in the province announced they are not going to be in their classrooms on March 5, 6 and 7. Linda Doukakis said she is going to hire another staff person during the

teachers walk-out so her facility can take care of more children. She said the childcare centre is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. but if new children are coming to the centre, parents need to be aware that they have to ﬁll out a registration form. She said in a group facility such as hers, the ratio for children is 12 to one and she has some space available.

Doukakis can be reached by calling 250-248-7210 or 250-240-7210. Bowser Elementary School provides a range of child care services for parents. Kelly (who asked not to use her last name) at the Lighthouse Country Kids Place is hiring an extra child care worker so she can offer assistance to parents in the area. Arrangements can be made by calling

250-757-8487. The Children’s Discovery Centre at Qualicum Beach Elementary School will be providing care during the strike to their students already enrolled. Susanna Jaeckel said she is limited to how many kids her facility can take. She suggested that parents who need childcare call her at 250-752-4343 to talk about arrangements.

Education assistants concerned about impact of school district budget BRENDA GOUGH

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Teachers in School District 69 (Qualicum) aren’t the only ones fed up with their contracts. Two of the 125 District 69 education assistants (EAs), went before the school board at the Feb. 28 meeting to state how budget cuts are effecting CUPE support staff. Education assistant Sheila Smith said even though they are highly trained pro-

fessionals they have never been more than part-time employees and have no job security. She added they earn hourly wages, not salaries like teachers, and their income is not more than about $28,000 a year. She added they are short staffed and spread thin and EAs need more support. Smith stated that many EA’s in the district work full days yet are paid part-time hours. She said without them, special needs children couldn’t take part in regu-

lar school activities. “The district is doing an injustice to students and without EA support many students are slipping through the cracks,” she stated. She said she is overworked and underpaid but she still loves her job and hopes the new board will respond responsibly when budget cuts are proposed. Patrice McFarlane expressed the same sentiments. The EA told the board that

there isn’t adequate coverage in the classrooms to begin with and students have been sent home because of a lack of EAs. “They go to work sick because they will not be replaced,” stated McFarlane. She said it effects students and their success in the classroom. “It’s a viscous cycle. Resources are a problem and it is impeding students learning. We are speaking up in hopes this can change,” stated McFarlane.

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Two of the candidates in the 2011 federal election in the Nanaimo-Alberni riding say they heard of confusing calls to their constituents on voting day — but one of them was a Conservative. New Democratic Party candidate Zeni Maartman said she heard about a couple of suspect calls as she was making last-minute stops at campaign ofﬁces in the riding on election day. “I heard about a couple of calls in the Bowser area,” she said. “They indicated they had a couple of odd phone calls from our supporters who were a little bit miffed because they got a phone call to go to Qualicum Beach, when in fact they were supposed to vote in Bowser.” In the frenzy of election day, Maartman said she didn’t think anything of it. “We just thought people were confused,” she said. “There was some confusion between Qualicum and Bowser and, to be quite honest, we thought it

was just a couple of mixups. We didn’t party should be doing in an election.” think anything about it, except that Lunney noted there were many there was a bit of confusion about the changes to polls in the last weeks of polling and we let it go.” the election campaign, suggesting this The comments come in light of the may be behind at least some of the so-called robocall scandal, which in- complaints about incorrect polling involves voters being formation. Add your COMMENTS at given inaccurate “Elections Canwww.pqbnews.com information about ada confirmed where to vote. there were 127 However, MP James Lunney em- polling stations with changes in the phatically denied using so-called robo- last days of the campaign,” he said. calls at all in the riding and stressed that “That means thousands of polls and any calls made on election day in the hundreds of thousands of Canadians riding came from Conservative Party had changes in the last week and there supporters at the campaign office — to was a scramble across the country in Conservative supporters. the last week to inform people of the “We find people in our riding don’t changes.” like those automated calls, so I haven’t Lunney said he did hear about one used them for years,” Lunney said from call of interest, however. Ottawa Tuesday. “Any calls from our “The only call I had in my office was supporters came out of our own office from one of our own supporters, who — with real people phoning from our said she got a call to the wrong poll,” own campaign. Our calls were for our he said. “That’s the first time we heard own identified supporters to get them about it.” out for the vote, which is what every See ISSUE NEEDS, page A19

Attacker’s description vague, but warning issued CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3

“It’s lucky she’s big enough to hold her own,” she said of her daughter. “I would hate to hear of it happening to someone else’s daughter. Whether he was high or was trying to abduct my child, I don’t care. I need to let parents know.” Now, she said, her daughter has nightmares about the attack.

“She grinds her teeth at night and doesn’t want to talk about it. She won’t go anywhere by herself and she sleeps with me at night,” Stone said. “She’s also angry that the police won’t do anything.” However, said RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson, it’s not true that police are not doing anything. He stressed

police are continuing their investigation into the attack, but noted they have very little to work with. “That description could be of many, many people,” Robertson said. On Thursday, police issued a warning about the incident. Corporal Jesse Foreman said it is unknown what the

man’s intentions were, as the girl ran away quickly and straight to a friend’s home. “Although reports like this are very rare in this area, it shows the importance of enforcing safety precautions with your children,” he said. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111.

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Most Parksville candidates in last November’s municipal election have reported their election expenses — and one could be a city record. The two highest proﬁle candidates for mayor — Chris Burger and Paul Reitsma — predictably spent more than the others. Former mayor Reitsma topped the list at $11,937, beating Ed Mayne’s 2008 record of $10,717. Burger, who’d been on council for 12 years and was the acting mayor for the year before the election spent $3,792, with the most ($1,953) going to advertising, followed by $920 spent on signs and ﬂyers and $768 on postage. Burger and Reitsma both report they paid all of their election expenses themselves, not listing any contributors. While Burger ended up spending about $1.60 per vote in his successful bid, disgraced former MLA Reitsma’s expenses work out to almost 10 times as much at $15.94 per vote. As previously reported, fringe mayoral candidate Richard Honaizer spent $200 and Antonio Farinha didn’t spend anything. In order of:

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Among council, with three yet to report, Marc Lefebvre spent the most, followed by Al Greir and Sue Powell. They were followed in spending by newcomers Bill Neufeld and Peter Morrison. Reporting in since the last PQB NEWS story — incumbent, Carrie Powell-Davidson spent the least of any successful candidate. The unsuccessful candidates spent comparatively little. Candidates have until March 19 to disclose their finances, after which they are fined $500. If they are more than a month late they are disqualified from running for municipal office again, though Parksville election officer Lynn Kitchen said she didn’t know of that ever happening in Parksville.

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CPR had to be performed. Hockey player Chico Hammond, who saw Diakow go down, was the ďŹ rst to get to him. The Parksville resident worked for the ambulance service when he lived in the Maritimes and because of his paramedic training he knew exactly what to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We checked his vitals and was already gone. I cut off his hockey pads and started to perform CPR,â&#x20AC;? Hammond recalled. Hammond said he, along with arena staff member Clayton Bannatyne, took turns doing chest compressions on Diakow before other arena employees implemented their emergency life saving skills. Diakow was not only the ďŹ rst person to receive shocks from the AED â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he also launched the fundraising campaign to buy the equipment for the Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association (PGOSA) 10 years ago. Ever since Diakowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life saving rescue, the four employees have had to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on two more players in the 70plus hockey league. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We jokingly call the ambulance the PGOSA taxi said Diakowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Bernice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the oldest at 81, but with so many older players on the team, staff at the arena is pretty busy. Bernieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had three

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ext year’s provincial election could be won or lost by how the B.C. Liberal party plays its cards in the ongoing dispute with the province’s teachers. The teachers have been on a relatively low-key strike since September. There were concerns then about how job action would affect kids in the classroom. Fortunately, judging by the dearth of complaints, it seems most teachers have kept the drawn-out labour negotiations from inconveniencing parents or politicizing students. But this week’s vote to escalate the strike is a magnitude beyond holding back grades on report cards or piling paperwork on administrators. When teachers walk off the job — even for one day — you can bet the public will pay a lot more attention to this issue. If a strike lingers, the province will gain little by sticking to its hard-nosed strategy. Teachers spend a lot of time with our kids and play a vital role in the health of our local communities. Portraying these frontline workers as greedy or easily replaceable will do little to bolster the Liberals’ ﬂagging support. Indeed, legislating teachers back to work instead of working harder to negotiate a deal will effectively arm the NDP with more ammo ahead of the May 14, 2013 vote. This government, under Gordon Campbell, paid a heavy political price for showing arrogance toward a labour movement that is still a powerful force in this province. Any currency the Liberals had from the public’s disdain of previous NDP regimes has long been used up. Unless Premier Christy Clark is in a hurry to go back to her radio job, she needs to stay away from the kind of comment she recently made on her former employer’s station. Clark said she didn’t think the province could make a deal with the teachers. That’s simply not true. The time has come to appoint a mediator and agree to abide with whatever decisions he or she makes. Teachers, by their considered actions, have so far earned the public’s respect. Now is the province’s chance to do the same.

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Letters REPORT CARD NEEDED If report cards are important, then perhaps we should mandate the politicians, both provincial and federal to also receive a annual report card. I fear however the report would not be good. The list of subjects that would receive a failing grade are extensive. The environment is causing weather phenomenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around the world and scientists are saying the oceans levels are rising. Prime Minister Harper has pulled us out of the Kyoto agreement because Canada was so far behind in meeting International standards on pollution. Both federal and provincial ďŹ nancial management has put our economy in peril. Provincially, Hydro, BC Ferries, families in need and our medical system are all in trouble. And the Liberals want to sell off more government assets to manage a budget. Federally, OAS and CPP are being reworked, aboriginal communities are in trouble, spending on 30 more positions in parliament, military hardware spending is over the top and Conservative politicians pensions outrageously excessive. These changes to our country and province are being made primarily at the expense of the middle class working person and the seniors. InďŹ&#x201A;ation far exceeds any income increases and the poor become more poverty stricken while large corporations and businesses get the tax breaks. Most Canadians have a complacent, passive and naive personality with no-one wanting to rufďŹ&#x201A;e any feathers and we do not protest in the streets. However, if you are unhappy with the system, write, phone

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just thought people were confused.â&#x20AC;? ZENI MAARTMAN, see story page A6

or e-mail your MLA and MP to express your outrage and ask for answers. Mr. Harper, Mr. Lunney and Ms. Christie Clark, you all receive an F on your report cards. DON REITSMA Parksville

INQUIRY NEEDED I call on James Lunney, as my elected representative, to support calls for a full independent public inquiry into the robocall scandal. If the Harper Conservatives care anything for democracy in this country, they and all other elected representatives need to support such calls and stop name calling. To compare this contravention of basic democratic principles with Vikileaks is simply unconscionable and promotes the false perception that all politicians and all people involved with our political system are equally deceptive. Whoever initiated and supported this robocall criminal activity undermines the basis of our democratic system. Whoever did this had a high level of organization, access to voters list as well as a lot of money. Therefore, this inquiry needs the resources and power to investigate anyone they feel can shed light and stop such unconscionable acts. Because this is such a violation of our basic democratic principles, whoever is found to be responsible, needs to not only be charged with the crimes they have committed, but also the costs of the inquiry. Y. A. ZAROWNY Qualicum Beach

GOOSE CULL IS FINE The guardians of the Mid-Island Estuaries Society seems like many other narrowminded groups that focus on a minor environmental issues such as that caused by dumb Canada Geese, and turn a blind eye on the major environmental havoc wreaked by their own species. Many types of vegetation around the world have been stripped by many species over eons. It is the natural cycle of life on this planet. Nature restores itself over time. What nature has the most trouble restoring is the devastation caused by the human species. These so-called environmental groups come up with such catchy terms such as ecosystems, old-growth, native species, invasive species, etc. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure the homes they live in, the roads they drive on, and the businesses they frequent have been built over many ecosystems, and I am sure they have removed native species from their gardens and replaced them with alien species. They actually believe that the grass lawns they plant are less invasive than Scotch broom. The bottom line is, we do not do anything about human population growth and the environmental consequences of that growth, because it is necessary for economic growth. So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cull the Canada geese population, because that is the solution. Besides, it is called wildlife management, not human management. These people should look at French Creek estuary, and tell us what species devastated the vegetation there, and what they will do to restore it. TONY MARKLE Nanoose Bay See LETTERS, page A13

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Rules to write by Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure, as my little ones are in preschool. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd out next year when they go to kindergarten.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sixes and sixes on it. I ďŹ gured the teachers would have a plan and work with the government. And the same with the government - they should sit down and talk.

I honestly believe they are. I do believe they have the right to strike but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the responsibility, that hits students, when they walk out. JOHN ROBERTS Parksville

In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think people should be getting pay raises. Everybody is struggling. COLIN BAKER Parksville

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NO NEED FOR FACILITY Either the newspaper typist made an error or Mr. Skipsey simply doesn’t have a clue about where Nanaimo is located (THE NEWS, Jan. 29). I believe it is around 33 kilometres from Qualicum Beach to the hospital, not 100 kilometres, as the story stated. As for the broken limb of his friend, I also broke my arm eight years ago and I went to my doctor in Parksville, who immediately proceeded to place a cast on my arm. We have all the medical facilities we need for our health in Oceanside. MARGARET E.R. LONSDALE Parksville

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After a fire at a refinery in Washington State it was announced that the supply of jet fuel to the Vancouver airport would be stopped. Why do we not refine our own crude? Why do we let U.S. refineries get all the value added profit? As a realist I believe the tar sands are here to stay — a Canadian asset, as well as an Albertan asset. They should not be allowed to build a pipeline for crude to the B.C. coast though, as this would inevitably ruin the B.C. environment on sea and land, just to make a profit and aid China. We could make a profit by building a pipeline to take natural gas to the coast, liquify it and sell it to Asia without the environmental threat of crude. We should build a pipeline from Alberta through to Vancouver, or ship by rail and build a refinery. Build a pipeline through to Ontario, maybe following the Trans-Canada Highway and build refineries in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and two or three in Ontario. If we concentrated on jet fuel we could supply all our airports and make a profit. PATRICIA MEADOWS Parksville

that threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda. Again another insult, not only to those foreign funded radicals but also to ordinary Canadians who have the foresight to realize that a pipeline carrying crude oil to a pristine area like the Great Bear Rainforest, along with ensuing super tanker trafﬁc is not the most brilliant idea. I am against the Northern Gateway pipeline and I am against opening up the North Coast to super tanker trafﬁc for all the obvious reasons. I am not a radical ideologue, just an ordinary Canadian who believes this land is our children’s legacy and let’s face it, we are already leaving them with little else. Please stop the insults. DAGMAR SEYDEL Qualicum Bay

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Once, twice, three times a downsizer If you truly love something, keep it. If not, throw it out, out, out

’m sure many of us have had the same life friends, some to community libraries, some reexperience; we spend the first half of our grettably to landfills. lives acquiring stuff and the second half It’s a common error to think that this favougetting rid of a lot of it. rite old mirror or that easy chair should be kept By Harvey Dorval Just watching wild birds gives us a perand passed on to the kids because more often fect microcosm of our own lives. Like the birds than not, our treasures are considered by them in spring, we work like the devil to build a nest, as old fashioned or too bulky or just plain junk. fill it with young ones, run ourselves ragged Sad but true. If you truly love a piece then keep feeding and educating them and see them leave it and plan your room around it. Otherwise, out, with regret tinged with relief. It’s nature’s blueout, out. print for life. Eventually we, like the birds, are When downsizing, it’s vital to recognize that left with an empty nest, full of memories but we are downsizing things, not interests and not family, too big for two. lifestyles. If painting is your hobby, make sure Last spring I watched some hooligan sparrows (a new ge- you have a place to paint. If you’re a handyman (aw geez, nus I made up) go through the whole process twice in one handyperson) keep an area for your workshop. Getting used season. Suckers for punishment. to new smaller spaces is hard enough without abandoning Far back in history, some of us had ancestors who were an important part of your life as well. And in the same vein, settled people planting crops and sticking around to harvest we all need our space unless we are clinging vines, so make them while others came from nomads who drifted across sure you can each have a hideaway where you can be as quithe landscape foraging for food. I think that’s why some of et and solitary as you want once in a while. One of our sons us move frequently and downsize quite easily while others calls his basement his man cave. tend to stay put and downsize painfully and reluctantly. It’s There can be a lot of pleasure in a smaller, more managein our genes. able garden, in many fewer household chores, in not heating Looking back, K.P. and I were lucky (even if we didn’t know vast empty spaces at exorbitant expense. Yep, along with less it) to downsize twice, once moving west and once coming to comes more, more free time, more relaxed do-nothing days, the Island. It was a more gradual transition for us, not a huge more golf if that is your vice. overnight change. The first time we shed big items like soOne must realize that downsizing a house does not necesfas, beds, tables, sideboards, etc. The second time we culled sarily mean downsizing our lives, just our responsibilities. I the smaller knick knacks, pictures, vases, stuff we had ac- think the most important thing is not to downsize our own cumulated after we had the basics. The hardest thing I had hearts. to do was prune my book collection. Calling it a library is too As for me I have one more bit of downsizing to do; I want grand a description, nevertheless, many of these were old to lose two or three inches off my waist. — Harvey Dorval is a regular NEWS columnist. friends and companions I hated to part with. Some went to

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Parksville council and senior staff began the public portion of their long budget process Wednesday and will continue next Thursday, March 8. The special council meeting ran much of the day Feb. 29, with presentations from almost every department head before running out of time mid-afternoon. The overall numbers won’t be available until presented to council at the next meeting and aren’t final until approved by council at the end of the process. Some department examples include administration looking at a $202,637 or 15 per cent decrease to $1.1 million despite increases like $14,500 to bylaw enforcement’s $126,000, a $23,000 photocopier and $58,000 for compact shelving for records, called long overdue by chief administrative officer Fred Manson. The small human resources department, which is only five years old, will increase its budget 43 per cent to $206,045, mostly due to expanding from one to two people last year. They will focus on health and safety related regulations and information over the next year. The fire department, who’s volunteer’s did over 6,000 hours of training last year, is looking at a 4.4 per cent increase in their operations budget to $905,504 in 2012 with most of

the increase going to training. Chief Doug Banks also spoke of $428,600 worth of capital projects including $250,000 to develop a training facility and $55,000 to complete fire hall landscaping. Briefly, other department changes include a seven per cent increase to $2.1 million for public works, a 1.6 per cent decrease in parks and recreation to $1.3 million, a five per cent decrease for water to $1.7 million, 3.3 per cent increase in sewer to $910,000 and a 0.7 per cent decrease in engineering and administration to $1.1 million. Overall capital projects are budgeted at $6.2 million for 2012 but that includes ongoing projects like the McMillan Street upgrades. It also includes new traffic signals on Highway 19A and Temple St. improvements. Many of these costs are offset by revenue (like sewer and water rates) and various grants and other funding. Mayor Chris Burger pointed out they don’t know the resulting tax increase yet, since the numbers aren’t final and have to be combined with others like the school board and regional district, but they hope to end up in the three per cent range that was projected in last year’s five year plan. The follow up session is scheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 9 a.m. in the forum at the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East.

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probably wouldn’t be an issue, but in ridings where there were only a couple of hundred votes separating them, it might have,” she said. ”This needs to be thoroughly examined and investigated to get to the heart of it. When you hear about election fraud, you think

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The story was picked up by the national media and later overseas as well. Today, schools around the world hold annual Pink Shirt Days, all because two Canadian students decided to step up and lead. In School District 69 (Qualicum) students participated in a variety of events to get the message out that bullying is not acceptable.

At Parksville Elementary School the gymnasium was a sea of pink during an assembly that encouraged students to be kind to one another. The event got underway with a lively dance by Jeannie Deiwold’s kindergarten class. First the students sang Hey There Friend and then did a choreographed dance routine to the friendship song. Several students took hold

of the microphone and talked about ways to stand up to bullying and to always report it. Bullying is rampant in Canada. Thousands of kids are picked on, insulted, beat up and called derogatory names each day for anything perceived as being different and bullied victims are between two and nine times more likely to consider suicide.

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he Oceanside Division of Family Practice represents the communities of Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Errington, Coombs and Lighthouse Country. We are a non-proďŹ t society which was formed in November 2010 by local family physicians. Our members work together to increase family practitioner inďŹ&#x201A;uence on health care delivery in our region, enhance professional satisfaction to general practitioners and improve patient care in our area.

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Division Priorities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; professional development and community support One of the Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key roles is education. We have organized several continuing medical education talks for our physician members to allow them to attain their ongoing professional development goals. The Division also believes keeping people informed about health care issues. As a result, the Division has organized an ongoing series of community health forums. The forum series for 2011 saw Dr. Clair Biglow present within his expertise about diabetes, Dr. Bayla Schecter speak about addiction being a brain problem rather than a moral one and Nanaimo Family Life shared information about handling stresses within a sandwich generation household. The ďŹ rst forum for 2012 allowed Dr. Richard Henderson, partnering with the Alzheimer Society, to meet the growing interest in issues related to dementia. We look forward to the hearing from community residents about other topics they would like addressed during the forum series. Division healthy living initiatives Oceanside Division has formed a PAWOR group (pronounced POWER and standing for Physicians Advocating

Wellness for Oceanside Residents). The PAWOR group looks to support the BCMA Be Active Everyday program in schools. We are looking forward to future projects including presenting talks in schools, re: dangers of smoking, alcohol, drugs and risky behavior such as driving fast. We are also planning a Walk With Your Doc community event to increase awareness of the importance of daily exercise.

Oceanside Division inďŹ&#x201A;uence within the regional health care system It is important for health care partners to communicate and collaborate about local health care needs and services. Our Division meets within the framework of a Collaborative Service Committee (CSC) model. Partners comprising the Oceanside CSC are the Division, Vancouver Island Health Authority, the General Practice Service Committee and the Ministry of Health. The CSC mandate is to meet area health care needs and to develop plans for evolving services. The committee partners present clinical issues of concern for patient care outcomes, co-determine priorities and codesign solutions. The CSC also invites input from patients, community residents and leaders. Residential Care, an Oceanside priority The Oceanside CSC is working at completing a Residential Care Proposal. This proposal will lead to improved patient services and supports in long term care facilities, higher physician job satisfaction as well as reduced health care costs. If successful, the proposed program could potentially be implemented in other areas of the province. See DIVISION, page A21

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FOR THE LOVE OF PARROTS REFUGE SOCIETY will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the World Parrot Refuge Thrift Shop- 2116 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. March 30th at 4:00pm. Members Welcome!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF STANISLAW RADZIK, DECEASED, LATE OF PARKSVILLE, WHO DIED AUGUST 26th, 2011. Creditors and all others having claims against the Estate of STANISLAW RADZIK, are hereby notiﬁed pursuant to s. 38 of the Trustee Act, that particulars of their claims and any security held by them, should be sent to the Executor of the said Estate, c/o the Solicitor for the Estate at the address set out below, on or before the 15th day of April, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. THOMAS & COMPANY Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public #6 - 162 W. Harrison Ave, PO Box 1779, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H6

Arrowsmith Health Care Society is looking for a dynamic personality to complement their Administrative Team. This person will have a background in Human Resources, particularly pertaining to Recruitment. The duties are varied and include; recruitment, conducting tours, supervision and participation in staff orientation, Occupational Health & Safety and administrative matters involving meetings and stafﬁng.

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Bergen, Clifford Earl March 21, 1950 ~ February 26, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff Bergen. Cliff was born in Smithers to Abraham and Melba (Bock). The family moved to Duncan in 1963 and Cliff graduated from Cowichan Senior Secondary in 1970. He met the love of his life, Jackie, and they were married in Ladysmith in 1973. Cliff started his working career at Duncan Texaco as a 16 year old. After his graduation from school, he worked at the Crofton Pulp Mill. Deciding that he wanted to become a heavy duty mechanic, he worked steady graveyards and took the pre-apprenticeship course at Malaspina College during the day. He accepted a job offer from Finning and spent a total of 33 years working with the company, first as a heavy duty mechanic and then later as a parts salesman. Cliff spent his life giving to others. He was a member of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 21 years, serving as a lieutenant and training officer. He spent a great deal of time volunteering with the Sandy Shores Figure Skating club as a parent chaperone and judge. He had the honour of donating bone marrow to a young boy in Switzerland through the Canadian Red Cross. His love for his motorcycle was first and foremost, as he and Jackie spent many vacations travelling on the bike with friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie; his daughter, Heidi and son, Kris. He is remembered by his brothers: Harvey (Shirley), Ed (Elaine), Charlie (Sandie) and Bill (Glenna); his sisters: Pat Burgess, Myrna Stokes and Sandy Fetchko (Andrew), as well as their extended families. The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for their care and support through this difficult time. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, March 4th from 1pm-4pm at Cottonwood Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the BC Cancer Society would be appreciated.

LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS and others - Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of David Redell Fraser, formerly of 163 Pym St., Parksville, BC V9P 1G2, deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Blair Fraser, 6025 Greenside Drive East, Surrey, BC V3S 5M8 on or before March 23, 2012, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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Reporting to the General Foreman, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading company crews and ensuring that the highest standards of safety, production, and environmental protection are maintained. We are currently seeking an individual to fill a position at Mid Island Forest Operation. The position will work as part of a team of supervisors and will have direct responsibility for Dryland sort operations and crews. MIFO is a continuous harvest operation (6 X 3 shift) in an effort to harvest approximately 1.1 MM m³ annually and build about 140 kilometers of road. The job is located at Menzies Bay but much of the work will be located in the Kelsey Bay area. A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php Western offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Reference Code: Production Spvsor, MIFO As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our company. Please visit www.westernforest.com for other career opportunities.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME CARE SUPPORT PREFER HOMECARE? Private Duty Nurse for Eldercare. Medical Assessment; Pharmacology; Advanced Foot Care Certiﬁcation. Consistent, Compassionate Care. Call 250-951-1115 or email: jeanette@homecaredirect.ca

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED and reliable cleaner has openings avail. Exc references $20/hr Call Sandi 250-927-2449 “MAID IN SERVICE Cleaning” Home/Ofﬁce Cleaning, min 3 hrs please. Ref’s available. Call Margit at 250-240-9240. RELIABLE and Trustworthy Meticulous and Experienced Cleaning; Bonded & References Contact Rebecca @ 250248-4646

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS From Nanoose to Deep Bay. Call Kevin 250-240-7372

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER or equivalent, commercial experience an asset, attention to detail req’d, some travel involved. Reply to: resumes@nanaimobulletin.com Note Job #325 in subject line. Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental beneﬁts, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager

WORK WANTED WORK WANTED: Gardening, Housekeeping, Dog Walking, Car Washing, etc. $18/hr, 2 hour min. Small pick up for Yard Waste Removal. Please call 250-248-3248.

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Call 310.3535

Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certiﬁed tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

Scott @ 250-821-1994. SONGBIRD WEB STUDIOBusiness & personal websites. Shopping carts & more. Visit www.sbwebstudio.ca or call 250-248-2783.

CONTRACTORS PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Reno’s, Repairs & Service. Quality Workmanship. Will beat Competitors Estimates Call Bill 250-240-2038

DRYWALL PACIFIC RIM DRYWALL 21 yrs experience, reno’s & repairs, no job to small, local references. Drywall, drywall ﬁnishing, ceiling texture & skylight repair. Guaranteed workmanship. We’re in the Parksville Telus Yellow Pages under Drywall. Call Parksville at 250-586-3945.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

DRYWALL

APPLIANCES

GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

HOMES FOR RENT

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

PARKSVILLE, #6 Woodland Drive (off Jensen and Cypress), Sat, March. 3, 9am2pm. Big Family Garage Sale. Furniture and miscellaneous household items.

SUPPORTIVE LIVING 50+ Lovely one bedroom patio home in Parksville. Multiple upgrades. New paint, laminate ﬂoor, walk-in shower, 3 appliances. Meals optional. Small

PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, security camera & parking incl’d. Near schools, beach, downtown & on bus route. From $775. Available March and April 1st. Call 250-248-8592.

RATHTREVOR BEACH. This is a bright, clean 2-bdrm condo with ocean view. $750./mo. includes everything except phone. Avail. immediately for temporary or long term rental. Reference req’d. Call Pauline at 206-265-1228 or email pauline_gfs@hotmail.com

NANOOSE BAY, spectacular waterfront 1 bdrm cottage, 800 sq ft, 1000 sq ft deck, fully furn’d, laundry, amazing gardens, $950 mo, short or long term lease, avail March. 1. Call 604-924-8068 or email: parrygroup@gmail.com NANOOSE/FAIRWINDS, 2 bdrm + den, 3 full baths, 2180 sq ft, gas & wood/burning F/P’s, workshop & large storage room. Walk to Fairwinds clubhouse, N/S, $1250 mo, 1 yr lease. Chris 250-248-8371. PARKSVILLE (DOWNTOWN) 3 bdrm bungalow, walking distance to school & shopping. Avail Mar 1. NS/NP. $1175+ utils. References req’d. Call 250-954-2243. QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrm close to beach in Qualicum, great location. N/S. Avail Mar 15. $1050 for long term. Call 250-757-8682, 250-752-9252. QUALICUM BEACH 2 bedroom house in the village. 1/2 block to pool, 2 blocks to stores. BRAND NEW bathroom, kitchen and paint throughout. Includes all appliances, deck off kitchen and 1 car garage. $1200 + utilities and includes all landscaping and maintenance. Available Immediately. Call 250-7520288. QUALICUM BEACH, rancher for lease. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 6 appl, N/S, N/P. Avail Mar 1st. view now. $1100 + utils. Call 250-594-8438, 250-756-6713. QUALICUM BEACHwell kept, level entry rancher on Eagle Crest Dr- 4 bdrms, 2.5 bath, 5 appls, dbl attached garage, N/S, pets neg, $1650+ util, yearly lease. Refs. req’d. Mar 1. 250-752-9474. WHISKEY CREEK- 1100sq ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $750/mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.

SPECIALIZING IN all re-textured ceilings, drywall, tiling, framing, insulating, ﬁnished trim, hardwood & laminate ﬂoors. Call a PRO. Phil 250954-1859 Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Renovation Specialist, 30 yrs of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

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

YOU’VE TRIED the rest! Now get the best! Board, tape, texture & paint. 35 Years experience. Call Dave 250-937-0415

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

GARDENING

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

NOT TOO early to start your Spring yard clean-up and garden prep! No job too small! Reasonable hourly rates. Call Shelley @ 250-248-0449

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD

The Garden Master Maintenance / Design / Installation Call Rick Wilson (from Ken-Dor G.C.)

250-927-1551 or 250-738-0427

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

HANDYPERSONS BUILDALL GROUP Home maintenance interior/exterior, small or large jobs. 35 yrs exp. in reno’s & const’n. Call Lou 250-248-7044. SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.

Sales & Service.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PARKSVILLE, 820 Temple St. Fri. Evening Mar 2 (6-8) & Sat Mar 3 (9-1). Sofa, shelving, books, beds. Moving Sale.

HOMECRAFTED PRODUCTS WOODEN URNS, professionally handcrafted. Different types of wood/sizes. Gerry: (250)714-3641 (250)729-7870

Parksville 250-248-8251

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD. Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). DRY FIREWOOD, cut, split & delivered $180/cord or $340 for 2 cords limited supply 250240-2414 SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL, ANTIQUE 3 seat Camel Back Sofa. Re upholstered in hand stitched Waverley fabric from Singapore. Classic Indigo colour. Asking $800. Serious offers considered. Call 250-594-4566 SINGLE FUTON plus frame. $75. Call 250-752-3647

MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

pet allowed. 250-334-7748 email

power.of.two@hotmail.com

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

SAVE MONEY! Our renovated 2 bdrm apts incld heat & hot water, plus an option for a free 32” TV with a one year lease! $800/mo. Call 250-248-3350.

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

RENTALS

VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES

APARTMENT/CONDO

1, 2 & 3 bdrm units. 5 appls, F/P, patio. N/S, sm pet ok. Starting at $750. Quiet adult community. Close to town. Ofﬁce hrs Tuesday’s: 4pm-7pm.

317 Village Way, QB

DOWNTOWN QUALICUM Beach, beautiful 1-bdrm, bright, private. NS/NP. $850 mo. Ref’s req’d.(250)752-4224

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

ON THE BEACH, Qualicum, 1 bdrm, un/furnished. Avail. April 1st. Rental rate dependant on length of lease, short or long term. Call 250-752-3813 for details. www.shorewaterresort.com

EAGLECREST GOLF COUPLES TRANSFERABLE INITIATION MEMBERSHIP. ALLOWS LOA’S FOR ILLNESS/TRAVEL. $5000 OBO. CALL 752-7287 FOR FURTHER INFO.

QUALICUM BEACH, 2 bdrm, walk to town, ground ﬂoor, gas f/p, 5 appli’s, adult oriented bldg. N/S, N/P, 1 year lease, $800 p/mo.+ util., dep. & ref’s. Avail Apr. 1st. 250-752-5109. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm condo, 5 appls, covered parking, storage locker. NS/NP. Avail now. $800. Call (250)586-8017.

GOLF MEMBERSHIP in Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club. $1500. (transfer fees paid) 250-947-9470

SPORTING GOODS

ERRINGTON 1BDRM- private entrance. Avail immed. $550/mo+ utils. Refs req’d. Call (250) 954-0191. QUALICUM: 2 Level, 2 Bdrm town home 1.5 bath, 5 appliances, back yard. N/P, N/S. Feb. 15. $795/mo. Children Welcome! (250)752-6585 or (250)240-0070.

250-240-2816.

WEMBLEY AREA country living in the city- 1 bdrm. (250)228-3177. WEMBLEY AREA country living in the city- 2 bdrm. (250)228-3177.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.

SPRING IS here! I can do your lawn mowing, pressure washing, yard work, dump hauls & much more. Seniors discount! Free quotes. 250-927-1254

WAYNE’’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatevSmall engine repair, er. Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial ofﬁces; Custom homes. 250-752-1121

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES J&M Yard Works. Complete home & garden maintenance. No job to small. Hedges, trees, full lawn care, gutters, fences, pressure washing, R.V detailing, outdoor painting. If it’s in your yard, we do it. Insured with 15 years experience. Call Jay at 250-954-0672 for a free estimate.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. A1 QUALITY PAINTING

Experienced-Insured-References

I love to paint! (250) 248-8450.

PETS LESSONS/TRAINING 10 WEEK obedience course starts Mar 20 in Nanoose. Very small class, lots of individual attention. Call 250-8210715

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE FREE ITEMS FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543.

Q Buisness Q Home Services & More! Serving your Community

ERRINGTON CABIN. 1-bdrm, 15 mins to Parksville. Lrg shop with 220V, NS/NP $750./mo+ utils. 250-248-6554.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COOMBS- 1200sq ft, 3 bdrms, sunken family & dining room, wood stove, W/D, D/W, private patio, peaceful setting. 12 mins Qualicum Beach Parksville, $950. (250)951-9962. COOMBS: 3 bdrm, private property, F/S, W/D, fenced yard, lrg deck, shed. N/S, no dogs. Apr. 1. $800/mo + util’s. Ref’s req’d. 250-248-9579.

HOMES FOR RENT BACHELOR CABIN with loft sleeping space in Errington by the falls, $750/mo. incls. laundry, hydro, internet. Avail April. 1st. N/S, N/P. (250)951-9621. FRENCH CREEK, 1 bdrm, newly reno’d, $1050 p/m incld’s utils.n/s, n/p, ref’s req’d. Quiet, near bus. Avail Apr. 1st, or sooner. Call 250-951-9146 PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, new W/D, all new paint, on 1 acre, shop space, carport & deck, on Molliet St., avail March. 1, $1150 + utils. Call 250-586-5360.

Contact Pauline or Sandi at The News: 250-248-4341

TREE SERVICE

GARDENING

LANDSCAPING

HAULING & SALVAGE

C URTIS C OSS C ONTRACTING

Tree

BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE

Tony’s Great Gardens

ARBUTUS LAWN MAINTENANCE

What About Bob’s Trucking

Spring Clean Specials CARPET CLEANING Any 3 rooms $89.99 Additional Room $20.00

Service

TREE REMOVAL

FALLING - TOPPING PRUNING - SHRUBS HEDGES – CLEAN UP

HOUSE SITTING

Now accepting new customers for 2012Lawn Care etc.

SPRING CLEAN-UP

BRUSH CHIPPING FIREWOOD DELIVERY

• Fence Installations/Repairs •Lawn Cutting •Dethatching •Aeration •Liming •Fertilizer Appl. •Hedge Trimming •Tree Pruning

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STORAGE

PAINTING

RENOVATIONS

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RESIDENTIAL PAINTING & POWERWASHING

Paul & Karen Bartlett

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Tony Toly 250•954•4224

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FREE Estimates Work Safe Insured.

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References on request

CONTRACTORS

• KITCHENS • DECKS/PATIOS • WINDOWS/DOORS • CUSTOM MILLWORK

FREE ESTIMATES

250-752-6854

PAINTING

CUSTOM BUILDERS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WCB Insured

CONTRACTORS

Cam Coss CONTRACTING Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services & Gravel Deliveries up to 5 yds. General Contracting, Construction, Concrete. Driveways, Drainage, Irrigation. WCB INSURED

Guaranteed Workmanship Call 250-951-0504 Cell 250-951-1423

“Let

George Do It”

30 years experience Small Jobs Welcome Renovations Carpentry Services Kitchens - Bathrooms John D’Aigle

•Decks & Fences •Rooﬁng •Colour Consulting •Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding

Free Estimates

Junk Hauling, Yard Waste & Construction Clean Up

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• 1-3 yards gravel & rock • 1-6 yards bark mulch • 1-4 yards top soil

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Dan Poirier ~ Owner

& PAINTING INC.

Dave: 250-954-8650

Lawn, Garden, Yard Spring Services “Early Bird” / Senior Discounts Experienced, Insured, Reliable, Certiﬁed Landscape Technologist, Competitive, Reasonable Rates, Aeration, de-thaching, moss treatment, weed control, fertilizing, mowing, edging, power washing, rototilling, yard cleanup, driveway sealing, rain gutter cleaning, etc.

Poirier Painting

“You name it ... we can do it.” Professional Home & Business Renovations & Improvements

•Renovations/Repairs •Painting •Tile & Flooring •Interior/Exterior •General Contracting •Window Installations

For Details phone

• ADDITIONS • SUN ROOMS • BATHROOMS • COMMERCIAL

L PRO L A RENOVATING

• Spring Clean-up •Landscaping & Design • Fencing • Zeroscapes •General Maintenancee •Tree & Bulb Planting •Hauling • Bark Mulch

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Competitive Pricing

FRIENDLY FRANK WOMAN’S PANTS Tan-Jay deep violet, sz 16, polyester. $10. Call (250)248-2688.

COTTAGES ERRINGTON 2 bdrm cottage, full bath, hydro/cable included, $900 mo, ref’s req, avail March. 1. Call 250-248-4809.

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Carpentry & Painting Serving Parksville, Qualicum & Nanaimo CARE Home Repair

Journeyman Journeyma y n Carpenter Carppenter

250.240.3528

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Ph: 250-951-0844 Cell: 250-240-3080 gtourn@shaw.ca

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Coastal BUILDING SERVICES

Rhoda’s Painting

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Cell 250-951-7675 gtredenbach@shaw.ca •Driveway Sealing •Moss Kill & Removal •Painting Specials FREE •Roofs & Gutters estimates •Fences & Decks •Power Washing •References Available

INTERIOR SPRING SPECIALS Rhoda Hiebert Lady Painter

Parksville

250-937-7030

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GUTTERS & DO WNSPOUTS

HOMES

LICENSED BUILDER & RENOVATIONS • New Homes & Additions • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Fences, Decks & Landscaping • Small Jobs Welcome 20 years experience - FREE estimates

Dave @ 250-248-5715

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

STORAGE

SUITES, UPPER

CARS

TRUCKS & VANS

HAWTHORNE PLACE 750 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-4217

MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for ďŹ rst 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $2 each additional foot.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station.1000 s/f, 5 appliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, deck with partial ocean view, NS, NP. Suit mature couple. $1050 p/mo + utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call: 1-250-716-6797

2003 HONDA CIVIC- Estate Sale, 1 owner, 94,500 km, manual locks, no A/C. $7000. Call (250)594-7565.

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843.

FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunďŹ re@yahoo.ca for more details.

NANOOSE BAY- Kitchenette, own bathroom, 10 mins south of Parksville. Cable, hydro included. NS/NP. References. $425. Suits quiet mature person. Call 250-468-7993.

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Retail / Professional Space for Lease in the village Qualicum Beach. from 544 sq.ft to 1427 sq.ft. phone 250 248 6504

Two bedroom bright and spacious suites available now with a great service package and more... All at affordable monthly rates, convenient in-town location

ASSISTED LIVING at Emerald Estates. 1 bdrm, ground level suite, 600 sq ft with kitchen, housekeeping included, meals optional, $1050 mo. Phone Dave at 250-954-7535. EMERALD ESTATES 55+ Independent Assisted Living. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, south facing patio, new carpets and paint. Quiet, bright and clean. Rent incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly housekeeping. Dining program optional. To view call 250-951-3553.

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COOMBSSPACIOUS 2 bdrm suite, 4 appls, w/priv entrance, covered patio, carport w/storage. $1000. Call 250752-2634. ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm large sunny suite. All utilities, cable & internet included. Nonsmokers only! $750./mo. Call (250)248-7050 before 8pm.

Call Stacey Ryhorchuk today for a personal tour

250-752-4217

SHARED ACCOMMODATION COLLEGE FEMALE looking for female to share accom. in Qualicum or Parksville. Call/text after 6 778-971-0998

PARKSVILLE suite for rent. $900/mth. 2 bed, 1 bath, private park/entrance, yard & patio. Inludes: Hotwater, hydro, W/D, fridge/stove, D-Wash, No pets/smoking. (250)954-1756, leave message.

STORAGE

PVILLE-NEWLY renovated 2 BR, 1 B entry level suite.Walking distance to shopping. Suitable for quite person(s). NS, NP, FS, WD. $900/mth + util. Ref req, avail Mar 15. (250)723-4683

SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279

QUALICUM BEACH: gorgeous ground level, 2 bdrm suite, brand new condition, fenced yard, garden area, walk to town, avail April 1, $945 + utils. 250-752-4842.

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COOMBS- 1600sq ft 2 bdrm on acreage, W/D hook-up, NP/NS. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Available Mar 1 or later. $795+ utils. Call 250-739-2800.

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COOMBS: THIS Cozy 1-bdrm loft suite comes completely furnished. 2 decks, laundry; recently renovated. Quiet, pastoral setting with mountain views. $750./mo + utils. Call 250-248-9540. PARKSVILLE, PRIVATE, 1 Bdrm suite: suits 1, $795 p/m. utils incl. W/D. 250-954-8326 RIVERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EDGE, new 1 bdrm suite, priv ent, appls & parking inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, great mountain views, country setting, deck. All utilities included. Avail Apr. 1, $800 mo. Call 250-248-2806.

WANTED TO RENT MATURE BUSINESS owner seeks quiet rural home for long-term rental, Oceanside/ Coombs area. $800. maximum. For more information call 778-421-2929. QUIET RETIRED woman with 1 dog & 1 cat seeking nice house with carport on acreage or private setting. Long term lease considered for Mar 15 or Apr 1st. 250-821-8226

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY PLAYOFFS

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Whalers in Island ﬁnals Ballenas’ senior boys hoops team ﬁght their way into championships in Duncan JAMES CLARKE

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The puck slips past Peninsula goalie Stephen Heslop and out of the reach of the Generals’ Nathan Deyell during action in Tuesday night’s game five.

Generals win game ﬁve: survive Oceanside down in Saanich tonight for game six. Gens have to keep winning

JAMES CLARKE

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Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals have clawed their way back into their playoff series against the Peninsula Panthers with back-to-back wins. Down three games to none in their best of seven Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) opening round set, it was win or go home. The Generals staved off elimination in North Saanich Monday night when they skated to a decisive 7-2 win. Back home at ‘the Place on Tuesday, Gens’ starter Michael Gudmandson stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced, while Oceanside’s offence levelled a season-high 50 shots on Panthers’ starter Stephen Heslop. Ryan Coghlan (Travis Briggs, Jared Chinn) scored his ﬁrst Gens goal and the only marker of the opening period. The two teams skat-

Oceanside forward Jared Chinn steps over a Peninsula defender en route to the goal Tuesday.

ed to a scoreless second, and Riel Gibson (Josef Chase, Justin Polischuk) scored what would stand up to be the game-winner 41 seconds into the third period. Peninsula got one back on the power play to cut it to 2-1, and Jared Chinn (Kyle Yamasaki, Travis Briggs) nailed down the win at 5:23. “Great game. I’m just really proud of how our guys heave bought in and stayed committed to our organiza-

tion, and to each other,” said Gens’ head coach and GM Dave Johnston. Down Island on Monday, Yamasaki struck for two goals and captain Nick Bell bulged the twine three times in just over six minutes for the ﬁrst hat trick of his career to give the Gens a 5-1 lead in their ultimate 7-2 victory. Oceanside outshot Peninsula 29-23 on the night. Prior to that game, Generals’ coach Dave Johnston

said he needed his top players to be at their best for the team to have any chance of digging out of their deﬁcit. “Big-time players play big time in big games, and that’s just what they did,” he said, pointing to the play of his two 20-year-olds, Yammers and Bellsie. “Couldn’t happen to a nicer kid — it was awesome,” Johnston said about Bell’s three power play goals. See PLAYOFF, page A30

Ballenas Secondary School’s senior boys basketball team have to be a confident bunch this week, after pulling their season out of the ashes and punching their ticket to the Island finals in improbable fashion. Losers of their final two regular season games, the Whalers were at home with their backs against the wall Feb. 23 in a wildcard against the Alberni Valley Armada in which the boys from Ballenas refused to back down and ran away with a 91-66 win. “We went out there last night and got the win,”Whalers co-coach Tim Bigelow said after that one. “It was a real chippy game though. Lots of emotions from both sides.” Senior guard Dustin Rodriguez was the storyline, as he bounced back from injury with a vengeance and scorched the Armada for 43 points, “which was a career high for him.” “It was a solid win for the boys,” said Bigelow, who has helped guide this year’s squad with head coach and fellow Kwalikum Secondary School grad Taylor Wilson. The Whalers were back in action in Nanaimo the next two nights as part of the North Island finals, losing a heartbreaker to the top-ranked Dover Bay Dolphins on Friday then mounting an improbable comeback to beat the Towhees from Campbell River in overtime and secure the final berth in the Island finals. “Again this group of young men impressed us with their never-give-up attitude toward the game,” said Bigelow, adding, “this was the most exciting weekend of basketball I have ever experienced. It was nice to end the tournament on a high after the one point loss to Dover (and) we proved we can compete with any team in our league in the process.” The Whalers opened their BC High School AAA senior boys Island championships in Duncan on Thursday against Oak Bay. Score from that game unavailable at press time.

Boxing club hosts an open house JAMES CLARKE

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Genesis Boxing and Fitness opens its doors Saturday for the ﬁrst public sparring session and fundraiser of the new season, and those close to the local club with a social conscious are extending an open invitation to check them out. “We did this last year,” Genesis founder, head coach and driving force Rick Rae said when THE NEWS stopped by this week. See GENESIS, page A30

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on the Mainland in early April. “It’s coming up fast,” Rae said. “In this club, for me in particularly, the kid over in the corner that’s just looking for a bit of self esteem and self respect and self discipline, is just as important as the competitor.” Saturday’s public session goes from 1-3:30 p.m. Admission is by donation with donations earmarked for the local MS chapter and the food bank. Rae said he expects the 90 minutes will allow enough time to put on between 15-18 sparring sessions made up of three, two minute rounds. Rae will be bringing in some

other coaches from Victoria and Nanaimo to help out, and local pro trainer Richard Le Stage will also be on hand, in the ring doing pad work with up-and-coming super-middleweight Brandon Busby “to let the younger guys have a look.” Beyond the sweet science, Genesis Boxing and Fitness continues to offer classes and programs for pretty much everyone. SPRING BREAK CLINIC From March 12-15 Genesis will be hosting a four day Spring Break Boxing Clinic. Contact the club at 250-2485511 for more details.

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Genesis Boxing and Fitness owner Rick Rae will be holding a public sparring session and fundraiser on Saturday.

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Rae explained that with the clubs competitive amateur boxers gearing up for the big annual Emerald Gloves competition on the Mainland in April, “we do these public sessions for two reasons — ﬁrst and foremost is the charity work, but beyond that it gets the new kids up in front of a crowd.” “It ends up being mostly family and friends, and it helps get some of the nerves out, but it’s also a great opportunity for the general public to see the kids in action and check out what else we have to offer.” Rae said the new kids “haven’t got a ton of hours of sparring in at this point, probably between 30 and 40 hours at this point but they’re excited to get up there and show some of what they’ve learned. “We’ve got a real good group of new kids in here this year — there’s eight of them,” he said of the newest crop of students, who are beneﬁtting from the core group of 10 returning boxers from last year’s band of brothers that stepped up at the Bronze Gloves held in their own back yard, and broke numerous Boxing BC records. The Emerald Gloves will be held at a venue yet to be named

It was a result he said, “of perfect power play execution.” Those three goals matched Bell’s career total to date. A solid stay-at-home style defenseman who has been shutting down other teams scorers for years, Bell had scored three goals in 128 Jr. Hockey games spread out over his three year career, including two with the B.C. Hockey League’s Nanaimo Clippers That win, said Johnston, “was huge. It was really just about guys doing everything necessary to win.” Ditto for Tuesday’s win.

“The one thing we talked about a lot was momentum,” said the longtime bench boss, “you either have it or you’re trying to get it back and that’s what we did — we just went out and got it back. “Sometimes,” Johnston pointed out, “when you just work really hard and stay committed, the hockey Gods will shine on ‘ya.” GAME ON The two teams are back at it down Island today (Friday) for Game 6. Game 7, when necessary, is back in Parksville on Sunday. Puck drops at 2:30 p.m.

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WATER MAIN FLUSHING February 13 to March 30, 2012 The City of Parksville will implement its annual Water Main Flushing Program from February 13 to March 30, 2012. This is an important part of our ongoing maintenance program to ensure the integrity of our water supply system. Flushing will take place mainly between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. During these times, customers can expect the following: • Some discolouration of water • Intermittent drops in water pressure Please follow these guidelines for the duration of the water main ﬂushing program: • Keep a fresh supply of drinking water in your refrigerator • Check for discolouration of water before doing laundry • If your water is discoloured, run an outside tap (after 3:30 pm) until the water clears Questions regarding water main ﬂushing should be directed to the Engineering and Operations Department at 250-248-5412.

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Mount Washington welcomes who’s who of Afterdark riders COURTENAY — Mount Washington’s must-see event of the winter season takes place Saturday, March 3. The ninth annual Afterdark Invitational includes an invite-only list of skiers and snowboarders and with another 50 centimetres of new snow, mountain crews have all the material they need to put the ﬁnishing touches on the massive step-down jump. “We’ve been working on the best jump designs with our terrain park crew over the last month,” explained outdoor event co-ordinator Amanda Ridgway. “We can now enhance the jump and make it even bigger with the new snow at the site.”

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The Afterdark Invitational is the Saturday at Mount Washington.

The list of riders this year is considered the best Afterdark invite list to date. It includes snowboarder Darcy Sharpe of Comox, who attended the LG World Cup

Slopestyle event in Stoneham, Quebec last weekend. He achieved an amazing 6th place result at the event. Skiers and boarders will be vying for a

$3,000 cash purse. “This is deﬁnitely the must-see event of the winter season,” said event coordinator Marina Stevenson. “The best riders from Vancouver Island and their friends from Whistler and the Lower Mainland will be throwing down huge tricks under the lights.” The Islander Afterdark Invitational starts at 7:30 p.m. on the ﬂats at the bottom of the Whiskey Jack Chair. After receiving a ton of new snow, Mount Washington has extended their winter season by a full week in April. Visitors can now carve the slopes until — Submitted April 22.

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The Extreme savour the moment after winning the Island title.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

PARKSVILLE — From the rink comes word the Mid-North Extreme Female Midget A hockey team punched its ticket to the provincial championships after defeating the South Island Royals two games straight in their best of three VIAHA playoff series. Sponsored by Ocean’s Edge Orthodontics, the Extreme team, said manager Tina NcComb, “represents the mid and north Island and is made up of a dedicated group of 15-17 year old girls from Nanaimo, Oceanside, Courtenay and Campbell River.” Their playoff series against the Royals opened Feb. 18 in Sooke with the Extreme skating away with a 5-3 win. Parksville’s Maddy Meyer was solid in net. Danielle Poirier and Dayna Briggs led the Extreme with two goals apiece and Ashlyn Mottershead added an empty netter. Back at it the next day in Courtenay, the Extreme nailed down the Island title with a hard-fought 2-1

ﬁnal. Campbell River’s Scotia Bellavance scored both goals for the Extreme, while Maddy Chamberlain helped the cause with two assists. Meyer was between the pipes for the win, and also earning props for their standup defensive play were local players Tianna Squire and Celine Tardif. Extreme head coach Roger Chamberlain praised the girls “for their team play and strong work ethic over the last course of the season to be ready to compete when it counted most. “A late season addition to the coaching staff, Oceanside’s Marissa Jordan, “brought a wealth of competitive experience and support for team dynamics that was a signiﬁcant factor in the turnaround of the team and their recent success.” GAME ON The provincial championships will be held in Salmon Arm, March — James Clarke 18-23.

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BRENDA GOUGH

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f you think you know it all you’ll want to check out an event being held this weekend at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. The third annual Trivial Pursuit night fundraiser being organized by the BowHorneBay Community Club is set for Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Event organizer Sandra Wahlgren said she hasn’t taken any questions from the board game Trivial Pursuit but she has gotten smarter with gathering the questions over the years. “Before I used to have an intense couple of months researching the 60 questions, but now whenever I come across an interesting fact or something that piques my interest, I immediately write it down. There are even a couple of questions based on articles I have read in THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS,” she admitted. Wahlgren, the librarian at Arden Elementary School in Courtenay, said as a librarian she should know a lot of things but even she has learned something new from the questions and she thinks people are going to be surprised at a few of the answers. There are four categories: 2011 Headlines; Canadian Trivia; Trivial Trivia and Social Issues. “It will be a lot of fun. There are some silly questions, but also questions that will hopefully make you more aware of what is happening in the world around you.”

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Louise Duncan, Lois Curry, Sheena McCorquodale and Sandra Wahlgren hope they stump even the smartest know-it-alls at the annual Trivial Pursuit night at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay Saturday night.

Tickets for the event are $10 and money raised from the night will be used to support the Bowser Food Bank, two scholarships at Kwalikum Secondary School and offset costs for the Lighthouse Fall Fair. The coveted ﬁrst prize is engraved glass mugs by Cedar Moon Studio and Gallery with local fresh roasted coffee by Tienes grano and tea from Sinclair Teas along with other goodies.

The format for the night includes teams of six people who must also come up with a team name. Wahlgren said it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a group of six because she will place them with other people to form a team. “At last year’s event, we had lots of couples and pairs show up and we placed them at tables to make up teams. There is a lot of laughter and friendly banter be-

tween the teams.” she said. There will be a cash bar and appetizers during the intermissions and the community has generously donated numerous door prizes. Tickets are available at Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach and in Bowser at the Lighthouse Feed and Garden Centre and Salish Sea Market, or you can buy them at the door.

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Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band forms from collection of local artists BRENDA GOUGH

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A new musical group that includes some familiar names is about to debut at the Errington Coffee House Sat., March 3. Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra will be presenting some down home music performed by local artists of all ages. Led by Errington’s own recording artist Gerry Barnum and featuring

many of the ﬁnest folk musicians in the region, Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra revives a style of music popular in the ‘20s and ‘30s and popularized again in the ‘60s by the Lovin’ Spoonful, Rooftop Singers, and Dr. Hook’s Medicine Show. Many of the musicians are well known to local audiences. Barnum is the artistic director and brings vocals, soulful guitar,

harmonica, and vintage washboard. John Hamel contributes acoustic and bass guitar. Dean Williams plays assorted guitars, mandolins, and kazoo. Fahlon Smith of Marimba Kumbana and the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra performs on ﬁddle. Also on ﬁddle is Kerri Brown of Skewlines as well as guitar, and mandolin. Doug McLean is on banjo and authentic jug, and Rod Sau-

er contributes his exceptional harmonica styling’s. The jug band will be just one of the acts making a performance debut with a 15-minute set in advance of their appearance at the 90th anniversary celebration of the Errington War Memorial Hall on March 24. The big birthday bash at the hall includes an old timers tea and get together at 2 p.m. and

a 1920’s style evening of music and memories in the evening. Admission to both is by donation. The hall opened its doors March 22, 1922 and for 90 years has been the heart of the Errington community. The Errington Coffee House on March 3 goes at 7:30 p.m. Admission is only $5, with children free. Refreshments and home baking are available.

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VIEWPOINT Art show til March 16 25th Anniversary of Photographers inspiring artists. The Old School House 122 Fern Road, QB www.theoldschoolhouse.org

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MEETING & TALK 7:30pm QBHistorical & Museum Society and the QB Family History Society meets. Featured speaker, Lynne Bowen, will talk about her research and book “Whoever Gives Us Bread - The Story of Italians in BC.” All guests welcome by donation. QB Civic Centre

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If you support Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS) and its excellent music program or are a fan of jazz man Phil Dwyer, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss Jazz Extravaganza 5: Classic Canadian Hits with a Jazz Twist. The evening of great jazz and music takes place on Fri., March 2 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The annual fundraiser is in support of all students enrolled in the KSS music program. Talented students from the junior and senior bands as well as the vocal jazz group will provide the entertainment for the ďŹ rst part of the evening. Multi Juno award winner Phil Dwyer will also be performing with a few of his friends. Dwyer will be performing his re-imagined repertoire of classic Canadian hits, backed by an ensemble of talented musicians, hand-picked from the west coast jazz scene. Dwyer was commissioned by CBC Radio 2 to

undertake what is the Canadian Songbook Project, innovative new compositions inspired by his favourite songs, including tunes by Joni Mitchell, The Guess Who and Ian Tyson among others. Dwyer has also been nominated for a 2012 Juno Award for his orchestral jazz suite Changing Seasons. During the musical night a three-course gourmet meal with a Spanish Moroccan theme created by chef and musician Trevor Hooper will be served. A draw for an original Ken Kirkby oil painting appraised at $3,500, will take place in addition to a silent auction featuring a diverse array of products and services donated by local businesses and other supporters. Concert tickets are on sale at Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking, Mulberry Bush Bookstore and Smithfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in downtown Qualicum Beach. Tickets are $50 for dinner and the concert or $25 for the concert only. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 and the concert at 7.

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McIntyre, the book tells the tales of individual immigrants in a loosely chronological story that begins in the early 1860s as Italians ďŹ&#x201A;ed grinding poverty in their own country to ranch cattle, pan for gold, work on the railroads or anything else they could think of to get ahead in this new land. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre and is open to the public by donation. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; NEWS staff

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MUSIC ON SUNDAY

Two accomplished pianists at TOSH

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When Two Pianos Become A Symphony Featuring Vancouver Pianists

JANE HAYES and ANNA LEVY

Works by Brahms, Scriabin and Bernstein

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QUALICUM BEACH — Outstanding Vancouver pianists Anna Levy and Jane Hayes will ﬁll the room with beautiful music Sunday, March 4 at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) for Music on Sunday. The title of their performance is When Two Pianos Become a Symphony. Levy received her Doctor of Musical Arts from the Moscow Conservatory in 1990. Before she came to Canada, Levy was on the piano faculty of the State Academy of Music in Soﬁa, Bulgaria. In addition to her teaching duties, she was active as a soloist and chamber musician, having appeared with orchestras and in solo recitals. On immigrating to Canada she has appeared both as a soloist and chamber musician championing contemporary music. Levy has appeared as soloist at Ohio State University, the University of Illinois, the University of British Columbia, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Simon Fraser University, Douglas College and Capilano College, in performances of the music of Scriabin, Alfred Schnittke, Nikolai Korndorf, and numerous Canadian composers. Levy also champions the music of her native Bulgaria having performed

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Jane Hayes joins Anna Levy in a twopiano set at The Old School House.

programs of contemporary solo Bulgarian piano music in a festival of Central Europe in Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, and a concert of contemporary Bulgarian chamber music in Vancouver’s Christ Church Cathedral. She can be heard frequently on CBC radio and has recordings available on the Fanfare, EMI, Centrediscs, ATMA, Artifact, CBC-Musica Viva and CBC

SM5000 labels. As a performer and teacher, Hayes has been noted for her involvement in making contemporary music accessible to audiences, students and teachers. To that end, she has premiered many new works written for her and for her twopiano Yarilo Ensemble. She is a regular partner of clarinetist François Houle, appearing in recitals and workshops throughout Canada. She is also a founding member of Vancouver’s Turning Point Ensemble and the Yarilo Ensemble. In addition to concerts with the two ensembles, this year she will be a guest artist in Mexico as part of an educational exchange with the National University of Mexico. Hayes is currently director of Keyboard Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and was awarded Honorary Life Member status in 2011 for her work in the Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators’ Association. Music on Sunday March 4 goes from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, in Qualicum Beach. Admission is $16. For more information phone 250752-6133 or visit www.theoldschool— Submitted house.org.

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NEW LISTING $289,900

Les Pockett “Expect more from Les” Personal Real Estate Corporation

VANCOUVER ISLAND Ofﬁce: (250) 752-6926 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5906 email: lespockett@telus.net

VACATION OR INVESTMENT

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LARGE WORKSHOP WALK TO PARKSVILLE REVENUE POTENTIAL $349,900 $236,900 $899,000

• 1530 Sq. Ft • 3 bed/2 bath • Single car garage •.21 acres

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MOUNTAIN VIEWS $339,000

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DESIRABLE LOCATION $499,900

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OCEAN VIEW LOT $129,000

• 1160 sq.ft. / 2bed / 2 bath • 3795 sq.ft. main home with large “Mom” suite • Freshly painted interior • 1150 sq.ft. legal second home • Close to downtown Parksville • 4.86 ac. with numerous extras • Covered patio MLS# 328389 MLS# 327234

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• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach MLS# 327977 MLS# 324645 • Small boat storage

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$87,900

Sold by Les

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• 984 sq. ft., 2 bed/2 bath • 4 year old, .21 acre mountain view home MLS# 324565

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#207 - 1165 Resort Drive, Parksville

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$319,900

$258,900

• Custom end unit townhome, 9 ft ceilings, 2 mstr bdrms/2 ensuites/storage room • Fabulous kitchen, maple cabinets, granite countertops & work Island w/seating • Covered entry, garage, patio on main, deck on 2nd level. Main level living only if required. • Ideal location, private, close to shopping and bus line! No HST! NOW!

Call Cindy Roberts

$339,900 $329,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sat. Mar. 3 • 2-4pm

• Ocean Sands resort condo • Stunning ocean front condo overlooking Rathtrevor beach • Love a spectacular ocean view then this 2 bedroom fully furnished condo is waiting for you

See pictures @ www.mariannekeilty.com

Call Marianne Keilty

$299,900

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1045 Matuka Drive in River’s Edge Opportunity Knocks! Newly subdivided 2.5 acre lot in River’s Edge sitting high with distant ocean & mountain views. Bright, sunny, and lightly treed this lot is only just available. Two horses are allowed & reserved riding trails boarder one side. Fairly level with a new septic system already installed & approved this lot is ready to build on.

Call Cat McA

$335,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sat. Mar. 3 • 2-4pm !

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NE 856 Aberdeen Drive, Parksville www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS • Ocean side of the Hwy 1690 sq ft Rancher w/3 Bdrms & 2 Bath • Totally repainted w/great new updates plus private back yard/great deck area • Security System, Built in Vac, Skylights and raised garden beds, plus plenty of RV parking! • Great location, schools & bus line close by plus not to far to Morningstar Golf course!

Call Cindy Roberts

$359,900

260 Moss Ave, Parksville

710 Sutton Place, Qualicum Beach

• 2000+ sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl • Nicely landscaped, well maintained, great plan • Terriﬁc location in popular Qualicum Woods

667 Tamarack Drive, Qualicum Beach

• 3 bedroom home approx 2330 square feet with self contained 1 bedroom in law suite • Walking distance to downtown Parksville with elementary and middle schools close by. • Large fenced yard with southern exposure on quiet side street with tree lined boulevard.

• Wow nicely updated 1762 sq ft Chartwell rancher • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Cul-de-sac lot

Dave Ney

Call Todd Starkey

Call Ken Caley or Ann McVey

Reduced to $369,000

$369,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sun Mar 4 • 2-4pm

$374,000

316 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach • Charming 2 bedroom home with lots of upgrades • Ocean view home - walk to town and beach • This is one home you will want to see See PICTURES@www.mariannekeilty.com

Call Marianne Keilty

$379,500

661 Belyea Road, Qualicum Beach

925 Fishermans Circle • Beautiful 2521 sq ft • 3 bed/ 3 bath home in French Creek • Close to the Morningstar Golf Course!

Call Clinton Miller

$379,900

1029 Cardinal Way

• Great ocean view with beach access just down the road • Large picture windows, cathedral ceiling, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and rec room • Quiet and sought after location close to walking trails, ample RV parking.

• 2870 sq ft walk out basement rancher • Totally redecorated with lots of new updates • Great room open ﬂoor plan with suite potential

Call Todd Starkey

Call Ken Caley

2 1.0

$399,900

$424,400

S RE AC

1183 Blind Bogey, Eaglecrest

443 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville

1076 Roberton Blvd., Morningstar

• Fabulous level 2.5 acre property • Minutes to Town of Qualicum Beach • 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,774 immaculate rancher • Perfect home for country living

• Beautiful 2100 sq.ft. rancher on crawlspace • Large rooms including formal dining room • Great location on 4th green of Eaglecrest Golf Course

• Beautiful estate size property in the heart of Parksville • 1370 sq. ft. 2 bedroom 2 bath home on landscaped lot • This picturesque property is one you will want to see See PICTURES@www.mariannekeilty.com

• 3248 sq.ft., well maintained home with 6 bedrooms • Perfect for extended family with inlaw suite potential • Close to shopping, golf, all schools, arena & marina

Call Theresa Antolick

Dave Ney

Call Marianne Keilty

Dave Ney

320 Kendon Drive, Qualicum Beach

$429,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sat Mar. 3• 1-3pm

$439,000

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842 Wright Road, Parksville

Eaglewood Court - $589,900! Absolutely stunning home in Eaglewood Court, 2 bed. plus den, kept like a show home! Open House Sat. March 3, 1-3 at 641 Eaglewood Court. Call Karen Roberts @ 250-248-7612

• OCEAN VIEW! Short stroll to beach access. • 5 year old quality built home, preferred area, newly landscaped low maintenance yard • 9 foot ceilings, hardwood ﬂooring, cherry cabinets, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, A must to view

Call Karen Roberts

Dave Brunning

$589,900

127 Alberni Highway Parksville 250-248-4321 • 1-800-224-5838

$469,900

S IEW NV A E OC

• 4.96 Acres w/2474 Sq.Ft. 3 bdrm/3 bath home • Dbl French door opening to deck w/panoramic OCEAN views • Gleaming solid Maple & Birch Hardwood ﬂoors/fabulous ﬂoorplan!/Zoned for 2 homes • Top of the line stainless steel appliances in cook’s dream kitchen NOW!

Call Cindy Roberts $579,900 $569,900

$449,900

OPEN HOUSE • Sat Mar. 3• 1-3pm

1775 Warn Way, Qualicum Beach www.CindyR.com to view new FLASH SLIDE SHOWS

679 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach 250-752-6926 • 1-800-224-5906

www.qualicumrealestate.com

$439,000

801 View Road, Qualicum Beach .5 of an acre. Just minutes from Qualicum Beach. Beautifully renovated inside and out, completely fenced.

Call Brian Weightman

$499,900

#4-2451 Collins Crescent Red Gap Centre, Nanoose Bay 250-468-7626

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CRAIG BAY OCEANFRONT

UPGRADED QUALICUM HOME

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RIVERS EDGE ACREAGE

TI IS

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• The best location in Craig Bay! Bright 2301 sq. ft. 2 bedroom/3 bath • High ceiling vault, unique architectural features and ﬁnishings • Kitchen w/nook, gas FP, ocean view master suite w/stylish ensuite • End unit with patio and privacy fence, garden area, double garage

• 1640 sqft 3 bed rancher on .53 acre in Little Qualicum Estuary area

• Custom built 2768 sqft 4 bedrm/ 3 bath on estate sized 2.52 acres

• Roomy & open 2842 sqft 4 bed overlooking the 7th tee of the course

• Lrg sunken family room w/cathedral ceiling; large living/dining room

• Stunning great room, high vaulted ceilings, skylights, river rock FP

• Great designer updates, many energy efﬁcient windows, slate gas FP

• Extensive upgrades include: roof, furnace, windows, and electrical

• Slate/Fir ﬂoors, ofﬁce, loft-style family room, & huge covered deck

• Huge WO basement, wrap-around deck with views over the greenbelt

• Beautiful yard w/ gardens, pond, paths, south facing deck w/hot tub

• Oversize garage w/ workshop space, RV parking, low trafﬁc road

• Private .14 acre, perfect for those who enjoy entertaining and golﬁng

STEPS TO THE BEACH!

WARM, PEACEFUL & SERENE $338,000

MINUTES TO TOWN

SEE OPEN HOUSE SECTION $439,900

$649,000

ACREAGE WITH 2 HOMES

PARK LANE TOWNHOME

PEACEFUL AND PERFECT

LARGER THEN LIFE!

STUNNING VIEWS!

• Kitchen w/ample cabinetry & nook, main level patio, upper level deck

• Patios off both, garage, workshop/storage, set up as a hobby farm

DELIGHTFUL LITTLE OASIS

ACREAGE WITH 2 HOMES/SHOP

$249,000

HEART OF PARKSVILLE

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$845,000

NANOOSE BAY WESTCOAST

• Replaced ﬂooring, storage, centrally located and close to all amenities

• 1064 sqft 2 bed + den/2 bath, wood ﬂoors, woodstove, heat pump

TI IS

• 2140 sq. ft. 3 bed/3bath main level entry w/panoramic ocean views • Vaulted ceiling, 2 ﬁreplaces, family roo, & delightful hot tub room • Wrap-around deck overlooks the bay, RV pkg in-house workshop • .48 acre, quiet no thru road, minutes to marina, gold & walking trails

• Living room w/large bay window, family room with propane ﬁreplace

TI IS

• Spacious elegance! 2876 sq.ft. 3 bedroom/3 bath on a quiet cul-de-sac • Commanding ocean, beach, island & mountain view fr most rooms • Vaulted cedar ceilings, ﬂoor-ceiling stone FP, family room w/wet bar • Atrium, large kitchen, decks/patio, .44 acre landscaped, steps to beach

• Bright 1710 sqft 2 bed bi-level end-unit in gated/secure 55+complex

• 2350 sqft 4 bed /2 bath w/upgrades, great room, family room, FP

$649,000

NANOOSE OCEANVIEW HOME

TI IS

• Two one-level homes in top notch condition on fenced 5.33 acres

PARKSVILLE WATERFRONT

TI IS

$735,000

FAIRWINDS OCEANVIEW HOME

TI IS

$698,000

TI IS

• A peaceful corner of paradise! 2 updated homes & good sized shop

• Well kept 3 bed /2 bath rancher on south exposed and fenced.14 acre

• Inviting 1760 sqft 3 bedroom sitting atop a natural rock outcropping

• Completely renovated 3772 sqft 3 bedroom w/tranquil ocean views

• Spacious 2192 sq. ft. 4 bed ranch-style, country kitchen, family room

• Some updating incl: new roof, new gas hot water heater, & new paint

• High vaulted ceilings, spacious living area with a gas FP, ofﬁce/den

• Large windows w/gorgeous views of the bay, islands, Georgia Strait

•1 bdrm cottage style home w/separate driveway & privacy fencing

• Gas ﬁreplace, walk-thru kitchen with wood cabinets, sunroom/solarium

• Kitchen w/ heated slate ﬂoors, granite tiled counters, updated appl’s

• Kitchen with cherry cabinets, hardwood ﬂoors, solarium/eating area

• Powered shop, fully fenced .12 acre lot, near Englishman River Park

• Covered patio, low maintenance yard, just a short walk to all amenities

• 2 patios, detached garage w/separate room (w/plumbing), .52 acre

• Architectural detailing, family room, huge media room, & ofﬁce/den

MINUTES TO PARKSVILLE

IT’S ALL HERE!

PRIVACY & SUNSHINE

A WINDOW TO THE SEA

$509,000

NANOOSE BAY OCEANVIEWS

$279,000

$439,000

CRAIG BAY ON THE POND

CAPTIVATING IN QUALICUM

PARKSVILLE TOWNHOME

$1,099,000

• Beautiful 2045 sqft 3 bed/2 bath home w/stunning far reaching views

• New 2158 sqft 3 bedrm craftsman style home on fenced .43 acre

• Detached 2980 sqft 2 bed Bowen model on a peaceful pond setting

• Cute and cozy 934 sqft 2 bedrm /1 bath home in Cedar Lane complex

• Replaced windows & roof, heat pump, waterfront access across street

• Spacious island kitchen, main level master with luxurious ensuite

• Open concept, hardwood ﬂoors throughout, kitchen w/ eating nook

• Open plan living /dining room with doors to a nice covered back patio

• Hardwood ﬂoors, vaulted ceilings, large picture windows, 2 ﬁreplaces

• Many extras, wrap around verandas with Mount Arrowsmith views

• Main level entry w/ walk out basement, delightful features/upgrades

-• Affordability for ﬁrst time buyers, young families, or for empty nesters

• 1500+ sqft of patios/decks, near Fairwinds Golf Course and the marina

• Detached garage/shop, near shopping, schools, and walking trails

• Deck & extended patio, 3 gas FP’s, rec room w/ wet bar, heat pump

• Exterior freshly painted, pets OK, rentable, walk to amenities & beach

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL & PERFECT $498,000

LOCATION & PRIVACY

$599,000

THE EXTRAS STEAL THE SHOW $548,000

AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE $155,000

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SHOPPING FOR A REALTOR?

Call kevin clayton

Ian Lindsay

Frank Fairley

377 ALDOUS ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH

314 E.Island Hwy. Parksville • 248-8371

COMMERCIAL QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT

$1,600,0

$339,00

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• Great neighbourhood, close to Village

• Commercially zoned resort waterfront

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• Many upgrades, including new driveway

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• Charming and practical

• Cash ﬂow, family joint venture, investment

Highly recommended.

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234 CHESTNUT STREET, PARKSVILLE

196 CROME POINT ROAD, DEEP BAY

$339,90

$550,00

WIN A MARKET EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME! Correctly identify Dan Jack and call 250-954-7111 to win

• Crawl space, once level with great landscaping • Freshly painted and some new ﬂooring • Convenient location close to school

• Dramatic ocean/mountain views • Waterfront plus nearby marina • Well maintained home with walk out basement

Seriously folks, I will come and evaluate your home for FREE, no obligation and no pressure. This service will assist you in determining the Market Value of your Real Estate holdings.

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1191 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE, QUALICUM BEACH

792 MEMORIAL AVENUE, QUALICUM BEACH

$439,90

$775,00

ROBBIE BAIRD WWW.ROBBIEREALTOR.CA ROBBIEREALTOR@SHAW.CA

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SPACIOUS AND QUIET

• Landscaped and fenced .39 acre, no thru road ad • Over 2200 sq.ft. rancher, 3 bed/3 bath/den • Totally renovated plus detached shop

319,000

FANTASTIC BUY Y

• Great location • $95.00 strata fee • Pets & rentals allowed

199,000

• 2006 Custom Built “Craftsman Executive” • 2700 sq. ft. home on Oak tree lined Qualicum Beach Village Blvd. • 750 sq. ft., 1 bdrm. Carriage house

1389 PINTAIL DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

637 RUPERT ROAD, QUALICUM BEACH

$998,80

$769,00

• Executive Tudor Mansion close the beach

• 5.06 acres beautifully landscaped and forested • 2,228 sq. ft., 4 bdrm. rancher, double garage • Close to Qualicum Beach Village Centre

CRAIG BAY LUXURY

• 2 bed, 2 bath, hardwood ﬂoors •H Heated crawlspace, large patio •C Club house, indoor pool, sandy beaches

• Custom built 3 bed, 3 bath home • 9 ft ceilings, chef’s dream kitchen • Fenced, landscaped w/waterfall feature

414,900

PRESTIGIOUS P MORNINGSTAR TAR HOME

• Fully contained suite on lower level with separate entrance • Private backyard that backs onto green space • Lots of parking for your toys

565,000

• Located in the prestigious Eaglecrest Golf Course area • Private ocean view estate propert

DEVELOPMENTS & INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE HOME

• 2700 sq.ft., 4 bed, 3 bath home • Games room, sauna, workshop • Morningstar golf course community

The Paciﬁc Grande, Parksville From $239,000 • A collection of ﬁne townhomes & condominiums

IT’S A LIFESTYLE

439,000

• High end unit in the Onyx in Craig Bay • 34x34 patio, partial views, luxurious • Club house, indoor pool, sandy beaches

349,000

Oceanside Village Resort II, Parksville • Resort revenue plus personal use

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• 2 bed, 2 bath patio home, on crawl • Large private patio • Well kept complex, walk to town & beach

Bonnington Ridge at Fairwinds From $209,000 • Limited selection of ocean & golf course view lots

WHAT A VIEW

269,000

o • Top ﬂoor, 1107 sq.ft., 2 bed, 2 bath condo $ 349,000 • Views over Georgia Strait & mountains es • Steps to Qualicum’s famous sandy beaches

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Parksville & French Creek

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Nanoose Bay

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From $399,000

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122A CRAIG STREET, PARKSVILLE

$19,900

$24,900

• A place to call home or use as a getaway retreat. • Clean mobile that is light & bright. 16’ x 7’ covered porch • All appliances included & is fully furnished. 16’ x 14’ wired workshop • 2 bedrooms, spacious living room, large laundry room, lots of storage • In the quietest area of the Qualicum MHP. What a great buy.

• Business opportunity in the heart of downtown Parksville • Blue Quill is a tea and gift shop • This is a great chance to get into business for yourself at a very affordable price

1360 ERRINGTON ROAD

#30-3920 ISLAND HWY

$165,900

850 POPLAR WAY

$212,900

#6-1733 WHIBLEY ROAD

$84,900

406B 181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

$86,000

• Family park, pet allowed with permission • 2 bedroom, good layout, bright with skylights • Large sundeck, shed for garden tools • Close to Coombs Market or Parksville

• OCEANVIEW, 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath suite on 4th ﬂoor • 1/4 ownership, 12 weeks of usage, enjoy yourself or place in rental pool • Full kitchen w/ granite counter tops, gas ﬁreplace in main lvg area • Full services, Spa, Fine Dining, Pool, Hot Tub & Owners Lounge

417-650 BERWICK ROAD

1723 KAREN’S COURT

$214,900

$279,900

• 2 bdrms & den, spacious kitchen, family room w/woodstove • New roof & all new vinyl windows • Updates: new tile in entry, kitchen, hall & pantry, laminate ﬂr in living rm, water ﬁlter system w/UV light. • Back door off the family rm takes you to 17’ x 20’ deck

• Spacious home nestled on a very private .46 acre treed lot • 2 bedrooms & a den or 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large front deck • Spacious lvg rm w/woodstove, large eating area, kitchen with island • 10 year old roof, newer kitchen and some newer ﬂooring • Large hedges & picturesque Whiskey Creek running through the backyard

• THE GARDENS one bdrm & bath 625 sq. ft. suite

• Enjoy the privacy & beauty of this meticulously kept, sun drenched home

• Kitchen, lvgrm with cozy electric ﬁreplace

• Large white kitchen w/pantry, bright eating area, 2 bedrooms & den

1531 KING ROAD

606-194 BEACHSIDE DRIVE

1603 MARINE CIRCLE

$295,000

$324,900

• Picture an English country garden set in a quiet rural neighborhood • This cute and cozy home beckons the gardener with its mature gardens • Kitchen with oak cabinets, newer vinyl windows, cozy woodstove • The back of the property has been rabbit and deer fenced • There is a detached workshop with storage on the upper ﬂoor

• The Beach Club is a prestigious landmark & coveted address in Parksville • Revel in luxury & enjoy resort-style living year round • 9-ft ceilings, wood ﬂooring, s/s appliances, granite counter tops, gas ﬁreplace • Fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room & workout gym

850 WOODCREST PLACE

4544 MAPLE GUARD DRIVE

$349,900

$359,900

• Featuring a bright white kitchen, 2 full bathrooms • Living room w/gas ﬁreplace, 3 bedrooms • Updated with high end laminate ﬂoors, paint & trim • Newer appliances, reconditioned, double split shake roof • Large covered deck, fenced back yard, storage shed

• Completely renovated chalet style, 3 bedroom home on a quiet, private, treed lot. • 1241 sq. ft. home has been lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrooms. • New hardwood ﬂooring in the lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm. • This home sits on a large 1/2 acre lot where the garden has been done organically. • Lots of RV & boat parking. Across from the ocean, only a short walk to the waterfront.

1365 ERRINGTON ROAD

1121 PINTAIL DRIVE

$399,000

$438,888

• Two Homes on 0.85 Acre in ALR in Errington • Main home 1500 sq ft, second home 850 sq ft • Barn and private backyard with fruit trees • 50’x18’ Double garage w/ 900 sq. ft. ofﬁce space above and a large storage area & huge deck.

• Eaglecrest, 1993 sq. ft. 2 storey-main level entry home • Master bdrm on the main level w/ soaker tub & separate shower • Open ﬂoor plan, 3 bedroom & 3 bath, bright kitchen • Formal dining w/vaulted ceiling, gas ﬁreplace in lvngrm • Private, fully fenced back & side yards

283 CRESCENT ROAD WEST

5545 ISLAND HIGHWAY

$525,000

• Enjoy sunsets & a view of the ocean, Lasqueti & Texada Islands • Charming, 1860 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on crawl • Within easy walk to golf course, beach & downtown Qualicum • “Great room” style living & family room overlooking fenced yard • RV parking, detached garage/workshop & a generous 72x145 lot

$549,900

• Lovely one level home on 100’ of beachfront • Enjoy 180 degree ocean & mountain views • Sunroom w/ 3 opening skylights, deck, garage • 3 bedrooms, ensuite w/ jaccuzi tub, • Hot tub to enjoy the views with family & friends • Boat launch and a caretakers cabin

• Vibrant, retirement comm, maintain your independent lifestyle • Security features, social, recreational & wellness programs

$329,900

• 4 bedroom 1900 sqft home has been exceptionally well built. • Bright kitchen w/skylight, formal living rm w/gas fireplace, master bedroom on main floor • Upstairs boasts a large bonus rm/guest room with kitchenette, large bedroom • Beautiful bathroom with sep. shower, jetted soaker tub, heated tile floor & skylight. • Double garage, private, fenced back yard w/many trees & raised garden beds

874 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$389,900

• Bright cozy rancher w/upper bonus room located on Eaglecrest Golf Course. Could include Eaglecrest Club Membership & cart. • 2061 sq. ft, 3 large bdrms, formal living & dining room, family room • Master bdrm with bay window, ensuite with soaker tub & sep. shower • Door off the family room takes you outside to south facing covered patio • Lots of room for RV or boat parking. Close to sandy swimming beach

756 LANCASTER PLACE

$449,000

• Immaculate Windward home w/new roof, recently repainted inside & out • New high efficiency natural gas furnace, pot lamps, 4’ crawl, BI vacuum, • Kitchen w/white cabinets, new st/st fridge, new washer & dryer, tile floors • Family room w/gas FP, vaulted ceiling, skylight, bedroom with walnut floors • Living & dining room with 3/4” beech floors, tiled entry w/skylight • Private, fenced back yard w/pebbled aggregate patio, shed & n/g BBQ outlet • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with an easy care yard, no grass anywhere

720 MIDDLEGATE ROAD

$579,000

• 2,834 sq. ft. home on 2.47 acre • Spectacular country estate, horse lover’s paradise with many trails in area • 2, 834 sq ft executive home with dream kitchen and in-law suite. • Downstairs boats an additional 2 bdrms, bathroom and a full kitchen • A covered porch to enjoy the mountain view or enjoy the warmth of the ﬁre in the living room

• Spacious living room with gas ﬁreplace & custom mantle, storage shed • Bathrm with soaker tub, engineered hardwood ﬂoors, heated crawl space • Artfully landscaped, fenced yard, lovely pergola and slate patio extension

756 NEWCASTLE AVENUE

• • • • •

$345,000

Family perfect, 1815 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, split level home Bright kitchen with eating area, a spacious family room, A large formal living room with wood insert, formal dining room, Ideally located on a quiet street on a large, private, mature landscaped lot South facing fenced backyard, within easy walking distance to schools

547 NOOTKA ROAD

$394,900

• Family perfect 2140 sq.ft two storey home on a very private .29 acre lot • It features 3 bedrooms, a den, large dining room and 2 1/2 bathrooms • Large kitchen, family room with wood stove, formal lvg room w/rock ﬁreplace • New hardwood ﬂooring in lvg room, family room, & kitchen, vinyl windows & roof • Located in on a park like, mature, landscaped lot with lots of RV/boat parking

896 FAIRWAYS DRIVE

$469,000

• Immaculate 3200 sq ft 2 storey 3 bdrm home • Bright kitchen, formal dining & living room • Double garage w/220 power, heat pump, security system • Huge deck overlooking Eaglecrest Golf Course • Bonus-lower one bdrm suite with laundry hookup

930 PRATT ROAD

$625,000

• Immaculate home on 15.45 acres with 3 mortgage helpers. • Mature forest, trails, fenced garden beds & landscaped • Main home has open concept, walk out basement & garage • Plus: A suite below main home, 768 sq. ft. mobile & sep. 2 storey home • Detached single garage, 2 carports & 2 large storage areas

View on VIRTUAL TOUR: www.nancybolch.ca Recipient of Sales award for the TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX Western Canada

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Vancouver Island Realty

TIM

Direct: (250) 228-5558 Ofﬁce: (250) 248-2488

Peligren

Email: sales@timpeligren.com 124 CRAIG STREET, PARKSVILLE, BC 1695 Nahmint Road

1680 Peligren Place

1738 Martini Way

• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed inlaw suite in basement with separate entrance, separate hydro meter, separate septic • 2.5 Acre Property • Detached 28’x 26’ work shop MLS # 317428

519,900

1785 Warn Way • 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms • 1565 sq. ft. • 4.99 acres • Zoning allows for 2 dwellings, not subdividable MLS # 327431

• 2053 sq. ft. • 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms • Mountain Views • 0.23 acre $ MLS # 326875

359,900

• 3.18 acre, Trout Pond • Established vineyard • Ocean & Mountain Views • 36’x36’ shop already built MLS # 308194

1678 Meadowood Way

449,900

1620 Farrah’s Way Visit our website to view a virtual tour of this home!

479,900

1798 Dunwurkin Way • 3164 sq. ft. • 2 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Separate Guest quarters • 1.5 acre • Ocean glimpses & mountain views MLS # 324667

MLS # 328279

389,000

599,000

• 1030 Sq. ft., 2 bdrms, 2 bthrms

• 912 sq. ft. , 2 bdrms, 2 bthrms • Fully fenced yard, 0.47 acre MLS # 327025

440,000

• 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • 2051 sq. ft. • 0.18 acre • Mountain Views $

MLS # 328666

1749 Abbey Road

1799 Dunwurkin Way

• 4 bdrms, 4 bthrms • 3143 sq. ft. • 2.3 Acres • Mountain & Ocean Views

244,900

• 2, 5 & 10 year New Home Warranty. 0.48 acre • Ready to move in

T LO

MLS # 324322

269,000

1647 Abbey Road

RIVERFRONT RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES

• 1680 sq.ft. • 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • 0.70 acre, fully fenced yard

starting at

$45,000 +HST

MLS # 330047

389,900

Want To Know What Yourr Home Is Worth? Call For A Free Home Evaluation Today!

Grant Wildeman REALTOR®

Cell: (250) 927-0357 Ofﬁce: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357

Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Each Office Independently & Operated Independently Owned &Owned Operated

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. FT P . O SQSH 28 RK 4 1 O W 262 Fern Road East, Qualicum Beach $699,000 • 42 x 34 workshop with 12 foot ceilings and 200 amp service, and 700 sqft wood working shop • Completely updated 2200 sq ft home with in-law suite • 2.65 acres in the heart of Qualicum Beach!

E IC 0 PR,90 W 9 NE$39 886 Royal Dornoch Drive, Eaglecrest $399,900 • Located on quiet street with good ocean views • Large paved RV parking area • One block to Eaglecrest Golf Course

359 Hackberry Place, Parksville $399,900 • Signiﬁcant Energy savings built into the home construction • State -of-the-art ecological design features utilized

166 Pheasant Place, Parksville $254,900 • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher on a quiet cul de sac • Great starter, investment or retirement home • Low maintenance yard, built-in vacuum and sprinkler system

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Rupert Road, Qualicum Beach $999,000 • 35.5 acre property • Great private acreage • 2 minutes to Downtown Qualicum Beach

2020 Pierpont Road, Virginia Estates $489,000 • Great “Guy” Garage • 2.5 Acres in Virginia Estates • 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms, over 3200 Sq. Ft. • Numerous out buildings

902 Kasba Circle, French Creek $219,000 • All new maple kitchen cabinetry with granite counter tops, fresh paint and ﬂooring, new forced air furnace • RV parking and beautifully landscaped • On its own land

SOLD

1570 Juan De Fuca Blvd., French Creek $339,900 • New kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Large fully fenced yard with plenty of RV parking • Wired, detached workshop - heated and insulated

164 Marks Ave, Parksville $249,000 • Detached 400 sqft 220 wired and heated workshop • All new kitchen cabinetry & both bathrooms, 2 bedrooms an a den • Fully fenced with RV parking

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CONDO IN THE HEART OF QUALICUM BEACH • Villa Lila 1096 sq. ft. high-end condo on top floor • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 skylights • Secure underground parking / elevator • One small pet allowed

Brenda Nicolls

$319,900

LOTS OF POTENTIAL!!

3883 MELROSE ROAD

• Over 1400 sq.ft. plus studio • Separate studio for artists/handymen • RV parking, 76x141 lot • Close to town, beaches, schools

• 0.23 acre lot, community water • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Private yard, RV parking

$259,000

$199,900

Betsy/Fran

Ian Mackay

356 HACKBERRY, PARKSVILLE New Parkswest Construction home in popular Maple Glen, open plan with 2 bedrooms and den. The kitchen has a pantry and open to the great room with cozy ﬁreplace. 2-5-10 Home Warranty.

$374,500

Jim/Margo Hoffman

SOLD

1022 SUNRISE DRIVE, CHARTWELL

• 2001 built, 1709 sq/ft, 3 bed/2 bath rancher. • Beautifully maintained inside & out. • Sunny, southern exposed back yard, fully fenced, irrigated. • Natural Gas heating, hot water, ﬁreplace & BBQ. • Hardi Plank siding & Fiberglass Shingle roof.

$389,000

John Milroy

3155 GRAFTON AVENUE

QUIET ACREAGE

• Immaculate stand-alone Pender model • 3036 sqft, 3 beds, 3 baths • Private southern exposed patio • Walk to beach & Craig Bay Clubhouse

• 1847 sqft. waterfront home • Custom built in 2003, 3 beds, 2 baths • Spectacular views, private lot • Located beside waterfront park

Over 18 acres of total privacy! This is a wonderful estate property in a very quiet area with paved road and hydro to the lot line. The mature trees are parklike! Approved septic and drilled well in place. Lovely building sites in your dream home and small pond and walking trails.

• 5 acres on a no through road • Comfortable 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Separate shop and carport • Old barn for you to fix up

• 3 bedroom/2 bath 2280 sq ft home • Nicely updated, peek-a-boo ocean views • Features newer roof, security system, workshop • Conveniently located near beach, golf & marina

$469,900

$998,000

$355,000

$450,000

$379,900

1270 SATURNA DRIVE

Aaron Nicklen

3371 BLUEBACK DRIVE

121 CRAIG STREET

#317 200 CORFIELD STREET

• Nicely updated 1994 Woodland Park park model with newer roof and laminate floors • Gorgeous w/f location in resort. Rent out for investment when not here • Enjoy all Surfside amenities until 2028 inc. clubhouse, pool, hot tub, tennis courts

Call Tom Dodds

$99,900

Louise Roy

Mark Anderson

977 HOLLYWOOD ROAD

Betsy & Fran

#121-730 BARCLAY CRESCENT S.

644 JOHNSTONE ROAD

Sue Tompkins/John Barnum

SOLD 1690 STROULGER

• Well established & successful business • Located in the heart of Parksville • All equipment and chattels included • Excellent lease rate

• Equestrian Ranch close to village • 2811 sqft, 3 beds, den & in-law suite • Private 5 acres, fenced & cross fenced • State of the art barn, riding ring

• Quail’s Landing patio home • Excellent ﬂoor plan and ﬁnishes • Heat pump; oversized double garage

• 1/2 acre with RV parking • Two bedroom two bathrooms • Plus bonus room, plus ofﬁce • Beach access close by

$69,900

$769,900

$359,000

$441,900

Ian Mackay

Aaron Nicklen

Gary Neufeld

Betsy/Fran

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• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room • den, separate studio, crawlspace • great location, great yard, great potential

kevin clayton

3554 COLLINGWOOD DRIVE • Exclusive Fairwinds home with ocean views • 2750 sqft, 3 beds, 4 baths • Custom cabinets, high end appliances • Quality finishes throughout

$259,900 $899,000

Louise Roy

1778 ADMIRAL TRYON ROAD

• 3 bedroom Ocean View rancher • Prestigious Admiral’s Point location • Beach access across the road • Backs onto bird sanctuary and trails

MOVE RIGHT IN • Former show home, lots of extras • Two bedrooms plus den • Built on crawlspace, walk to town • Backs onto green space

$489,000 Ralph Kretzschmar $316,000

BUILDING LOT IN NANOOSE WITH PARTIAL OCEAN VIEWS

Betsy & Fran

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This .35 acre lot is located on a quiet no thru street opposite ocean front homes. Lot does not require much site preparation and a septic plan was completed for a 4 bedroom home. Close to Fairwinds Golf Course and Schooner Cove Marina. Build your dream home here with no restrictions for RV’s or boat storage.

1702 BRENTWOOD STREET

920 FISHERMANS CIRCLE

• 2367 sqft. 2 beds, 3 baths • Flowing floor plan, bright interior • Architectural design, elegant finishes

• 2bed/2bath with bonus loft den/office • Classy California shutters on all windows • Popular Texada model on quiet no-thru access • Lifestyle premiere at the Bay!

• .24 acre lot! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den • Fully fenced, new upgrades, granite, marble • Private south exposure; walkable to marina, golf, school

Asking $279,000

$699,000

$414,900

Carole Fulton

SOLD 3504 GOODRICH ROAD

Louise Roy

Best Value In Craig Bay

Jill Tuggle

$349,000

Jill Tuggle

ONCE IN A LIFETIME

$1,200,000

Very special waterfront property on Parksville Bay. Walk-on sandy beachfront, over 1/2 acre zoned tourist commercial with existing residential use. Character home and cottage. Please call Roland Wickett, Managing Broker, or any of our representatives for details.

SOLD

171 FIRST AVE W., QUALICUM BEACH

2675 MATTHEW ROAD

• Charming 2+ bdrm, 3 bath character home – bring your ideas! • Located just steps from the Village of Qualicum Beach

• 3500 sqft. log home, 4 beds, 4 baths • Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling • Great room, floor to ceiling fireplace • Private 5 acre treed lot

$314,900

$539,000

John Barnum

Ian Mackay

SOLD

898 LAKES BLVD, MORNINGSTAR

• Deluxe 1755 sqft 2 bedroom with • 2 ensuite bathrooms • Huge vaulted ceilings, in-floor radiant heating, gas fireplace • Lovely combination of hardwood & ceramic tile floors

$329,900

John Milroy

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FAITH

Alive again, naturally I woke up in darkness Surrounded by silence Oh where, where have I gone?

the larger work of our church. A few years ago I was able to take the plunge myself … which brings me to Alive Again. We live quite o begins the song Alive Again, simply while in Mexico and tenting by Newfoundland-born is our mode of accommodation. songwriter, Matt Maher. It Our day begins quite early by my comes to my mind because I am standards, just before the dawn. As — along with 47 others from our we indeed, “wake up in darkness,” I church and commuand others have found nity — preparing for there is a moment of a trip during spring disorientation, a feelbreak that will see us ing that things might build some houses By Phillip Spencer be shifting, and a rising for people who need sense of vulnerability. help. Our destination As we work together is Puerto Penasco, a in a place that is very city of about 55,000 much in the grip of people in the northpoverty, as we meet ern part of the state of and spend time with Sonora in Mexico. the families for whom A decade ago our we are building homes youth minister asked and the neighbourif I would support sending a small hood children who inevitably drop group to Mexico to build a house by, and as we get to know each othfor people living under very dif- er a bit better, eventually the penny ﬁcult conditions. This would be drops. done under the guidance of a paraWe are waking up and discoverchurch organization called Amor ing a vibrancy to life that we often Ministries (I encourage a trip to miss in our regular setting. www.amor.org). I agreed with some It’s as if we are alive again. gentle enthusiasm, but without fulI ask for your prayers for all ly realizing what a subversive move whom we will have the honour of this really was. serving, and prayers for all those It was only upon the return of setting off on similar trips to Mexthe ﬁrst team we had sent that it ico and numerous other places began to dawn on me how this around the world, that we might would be a game-changer in the all have a fresh awakening to what lives of those involved. They had is real and to what this world is indeed built a house, but the world meant to be. looked a bit different to them when The Rev. Phillip Spencer is at St. they came home. In fact, they — Stephen’s United Church, Qualicum and subsequent team members — Beach. have helped to positively change

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If you have some musical talent and want to bring it to the stage in front of a live audience, there’s a new opportunity to show your stuff. The Shady Waterfront Pub is launching Open Mic Mondays starting March 5. Pub manager Tom Saunders said they are hoping the many talented residents in District 69 will come out. “We get a quite a lot of entertainment through the Shady Pub, but we’re always trying to keep it new and interesting. This open mic event will give the area’s locals a chance to switch places with the pros. You never know what you’re going to see.” Saunders said no two Mondays are going to be the same. “We’re turning the mic over to Oceanside’s many talented residents with the hopes of showcasing just whatever it is they’d like to perform … play an instrument, sing a song, tell a story, read a poem … the mic is yours,” said Saunders. He added participants just need to sign up upon arrival and await the call. Multi-talented musician Tim Grifﬁn will be the host. The singer and guitar player who performs with local band Asleep at the Steel, will break the ice with a few tunes of his own before turning over the stage. “It takes a bit of courage to get up and sing in front of people. I will sing a few songs and start inviting people up,” he said. Grifﬁn said he will keep it light but tight. Open Mic Mondays begin at 6 p.m. every Monday night at the Shady Pub in Qualicum Beach.

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Meets 6:30pm third Tuesday of month, A&W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy E, Parksville. www.pqlug.org

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Meets St Edmunds Anglican Church, each 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 2pm. Russ 248-9542

BIRTHDAY CLUB

Meets fourth Tuesday of month. 10am St. Stephen’s United Church hall 150 Village Way, QB

AIR CAN. PIONAIRS COFFEE KLATCH 3rd Wed. 10:30am. Bayside Inn 250-7523575

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Open Tues. 9am-4pm and Tuesday evenings by appointment 591 Arbutus Str. QB. 250-752-2233

Ages 12-19 meets on Wednesdays 6:30-9pm. 250-248-2677

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PQ MAC USERS GROUP OCEANSIDE

Weekly exercise classes Wed. mornings 11:30am Eagles Hall 250-947-9246

Meets 2nd Tuesday month 7pm The Forum, City Hall, PV. 250-954-1348 www.pqmug.ca

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Art classes. By donation. Wed. 11am-3pm 250-248-8185

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EveryThursday COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS 7:30pm Rotary House Beach and Fern in QB $2.50 p.p.

QB LAWN BOWLING CLUB, SHORT MAT BOWLING

Games start at 6:30pm. Bowl to the rock and roll sounds of the 50s and 60s. 250-752-0621

TAOIST TAI CHI Health Recovery Class. Thursdays 10-11:30am Parksaville, 491A E Island Hwy. 240-3387 www.taoist.org/parksville

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Second Tues. month at 7:30pm Craig Heritage Park & Museum. Marg Lefﬂer 250-248-3431

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH SUNRISE

4th Wed. of month2pm 250-248-2670

Every Wed. at Knox United church, PV4-5pm 250-248-3927

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Tuesday mornings, 7 am at Rotary House Fern Dr. and Beach Rd.

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Eagles Hall, behind H&R Block (Pioneer Plaza) on Pioneer Cresc., 6:30-7:30pm. Jean 250-248-6372

PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR Meets Tuesdays 7:15-9pm Knox United Church, PV 250-752-8130

FLOOR CURLING

BRADLEY CENTRE

Luncheon held at noon at the Howard Johnson every third Thursday each month 250-752-2135

MID ISLAND FLORAL CLUB

Meets 2 pm second Thursday of each month St. Stephen’s church, Qualicum Beach 250248-2976

MACULAR DEGENERATION SPPT. GROUP

Meets last Thursday of month (except JulyAug.) 1:30pm The Gardens, Qualicum Beach

COMMUNITY MEALS

St. Stephen’s Church, Qualicum Beach. Served every Thursday 11:30am to 1pm Evening meal third Tuesday of every month 5:30-7pm

EveryFriday O.A.P.O.

Branch No. 49 meets at Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet, Parksville. Q.B. CARPET BOWLERS CLUB Every Friday at 12:45pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

Q.B. WALKING CLUB Meets Fridays, 8:30am 250-752-6007

THE BREAKFAST CLUB—OBISNET

Fridays noon-1pm Knox United church 250-248-2582

FASD PARENT-TO -PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB

PV ROCK AND GEM CLUB

Wed. nights 7-9pm Errington Hall 250-228-22467

Tuesday, March 6, 7:30pm QB Civic Centre. Featured speaker Lynne Bowen

CN RAIL PENSIONERS

Q.B. CORONATION STREET CLUB

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

QB HISTORICAL & MUSEUM SOCIETY

NORTHWEST BAY GARDEN CLUB

Dominoes every Thursday. 1pm

NANOOSE SENIORS

Meets Tuesdays, 7:30—8:30pm Knox United Church 250-248-2582/250-248-2719

Meetings 9:30-11:30am 250-954-3411

EVERYVOICE SINGERS

Meets on ﬁrst Tues. of each month PV Community Centre. 250-248-6177

Fitness 50 and over 10-11:15am Low impact aerobic at your pace 250-248-3161

PV LEGION

Every Friday 10am White Spot

Caregivers of people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Wed. 10am 250-7526766, ext119

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Afternoons of ﬂoor curling Wed. or Fri. 250248-6689 Meets at 11:30am for lunch at Nanoose Place on Second Wed. of month

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Mixed voice choir 10:15am-noon Qualicum Beach Senior’s Centre 250-752-7063

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Meets ﬁrst Thursday of month at Nanoose Library, Northwest Bay Road at 7:30pm 250-468-1665 Meetings second Thursday at the Qualicum Beach Legion at 2pm 250-951-7653 First Thursday of the month at Parksville Community Centre at 7pm

OCEANSIDE WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK

Meets the third Thursday of each month Register online for our next meeting at www.owbn.ca

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Stuff not to Miss Saturday, March 3 - 5-7pm Arrowsmith Agricultural Society. Tickets at the door

Thurs. 6-8pm Dads helping other dads 260 Irwin Street Nanaimo 250-716-1551

First and third Tuesday of each month at 7pm at 241 Moilliet 250-248-5806/250-248-9392

Meets ﬁrst Tuesday of month, 9am St. Stephen’s church hall

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Parksville City Hall Every Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm 250-954-3073

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New location: St. Anne’s & St. Edmond’s Church, Library. 3rd Tues. of every month 10-11:30pm. 407 Wembley Rd., PV Royal Canadian Legion BR. #49 Whist every Tuesday night at 7pm 250-248-7172

EveryWednesday Basic and social Weekly classes Q.B. Community Centre 250-954-0160

QUALICUM BEACH & AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB

6:45pm, Qualicum Legion - 250-594-6228

PV PARKINSON’S CAREGIVER GROUP

6:15-9pm Sept.-June Oceanside Middle School 250-586-7446

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Fitness 50 and over Low impact aerobic at your pace 10am—11:15pm 250-248-3161

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NANOOSE GARDEN CLUB Meets ﬁrst Friday of month Nanoose Library Centre Guests welcome 250-468-9184

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Club meets third Saturday monthly at Nanoose Place

OS NAVY LEAGUE

4th Sat. monthly Parksville Legion. 250-752-6532

Meets second Thursdays of each month at Little Qualicum Hall, Centre Road, Qualicum Beach at 1:30pm 250-752-1542

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ARROWSMITH NEEDLE ARTS GUILD Meets Q,B. Civic Centre Info 250-468-9703

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