Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, September 9, 2011

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PUZZLING FIRST DAY Thursday was a big day for local Kindergarten children, including Cameron Cross (left) and Billy Snyder in Mme. Finotti’s Parksville Elementary class, who had a short first day to ease into the new full-day routine. For more on the start of school, AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO check A6.

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Homeless helpers The homeless in our area need tents, food and medical attention, according to Robin Campbell at Manna Ministry, and the organization is putting out a plea to the public to step forward with donations. They’re hoping Oceanside residents will heed their call, with the cold winds of winter fast approaching.

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Members of one of Qualicum Beach’s touchstone families gathers at the Memorial Golf Course to re-dedicate a memorial to one of the key players in that community’s past development. The Brown family show that they haven’t forgotten Qualicum Beach, and the town certainly hasn’t forgotten them — and it likely won’t for some time to come.

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Hockey action For hockey fans, it has been a long, dry summer. However, the drought in the twine-bulging department has finally come to an end as the Oceanside Generals kick off the 2011/2012 hockey season with their first home game on Saturday night. Watch THE NEWS for all the hockey excitement as they battle for top spot.

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By LISSA ALEXANDER NEWS REPORTER

The homeless in our area need tents, food and medical attention, according to Robin Campbell at Manna Ministry, and the organization is putting out a plea to the public to step forward with donations. Manna Ministry is an organization within the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church that helps provide food and clothing to the local homeless. Campbell is hoping residents will step forward and donate tents before the rains start, he said. “We’re down to one or two tents and we wanted to put a plea out there,” he said. “There are a lot of people who have tents sitting around and they just don’t use them anymore.” Starting this week, the organization is also treating people’s feet. Campbell said the less fortunate and homeless people have really sore and cracked feet at this time of year and they are offering to

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Robin Campbell shows one of the dumpsters he said some homeless people have been reduced to sleeping in as they seek shelter from the elements in Parksville at night. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO clean them, moisturize them and replace their socks. Campbell said ultimately Manna Ministry hopes medical professionals will step forward and offer to treat some of the homeless. “People who live on the street have foot problems and all sorts of medical problems which was indicated in the survey (the recent local survey

on homelessness),” he said. “We’re not asking (medical professionals) to take on the whole load but maybe just one or two … wouldn’t that be wonderful?” Campbell said the public is unaware that these people sleep in dumpsters and behind them. He is asking the public for help so they can provide decent shelter for those with-

out a warm dry place to spend the night. “People are in the elements now that the weather is changing and they need waterproof tents and liners. “Once you get wet you stay wet. You can’t get dry and it is horrible,” he said. The ministry is in need of one or two-person tents, not big ones.” Food is always needed for the homeless and Campbell

said things like beans, soups, fresh fruit and mixed fruit cups are really helpful, especially the ones with peel tops. The Manna Ministry van used to be parked at the Shoppers Grocery Mart on the Port Alberni Highway, but they have moved around the corner, where they find people are more comfortable approaching them.

They are parked on Hirst Ave near the Rod and Gun, across from the Parksville Medical Clinic every Saturday from 10:30 to 1 p.m. People can also drop off tents and food to the Parksville Baptist Church on Pym St. in Parksville or contact Campbell for pick-up, at 250-2480845.

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Police seek tips on fishing spot assault Oceanside RCMP are looking for help from the public in their attempt to find out who was responsible for a reported assault. Sergeant Darrell Robertson said the

incident took place on Aug. 21, when a 17-year-old youth was assaulted while he was fishing along the banks of the Little Qualicum River. Robertson said the young man was hit

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TRUCK SMASHUP A Pitt Meadows man is lucky to be alive after his vehicle was hit by a tractor trailer unit on Highway 19 Sunday afternoon. Oceanside RCMP Sergeant Darrell Robertson reported the crash happened at about 4:15 p.m. in the south bound lanes near the Nanoose Bay Esso station. He said a 2002 Ford Thunderbird had been travelling in the slow lane when it was hit by the semi tractor trailer unit as its driver was attempting to make a lane change. Robertson said the collision caused the passenger vehicle to do a 360-degree turn on the road and hit the centre median. The driver of the car, a 66-year-old Pitt Meadows man, escaped injury, but his female passenger was not so lucky and she was taken by ambulance to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for observation. The driver of the tractor trailer unit escaped without injuries. The car sustained significant damage, while the semi did not sustain any damage in the crash. The driver of the semi has been charged for failing to yield under provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act. — News staff

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The recent Save-On-Gas station demolition is likely the most obvious sign of change coming to Wembley Mall. NEWS FILE PHOTO

Progress at Wembley Canadian Tire one of several interested By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The City of Parksville’s Advisory Design Panel was scheduled this week to review a development permit application for a new Save-On-Foods building to replace the old Ken-Dor Garden Centre at Wembley Mall. The application, from ICR Projects on behalf of mall managers Parksville Properties, is intended as the first step of a revitalization of the entire

mall, which has lost a number of tenants in recent years. Michelle Jones of Timberlake Jones Engineering, which is working on the project, said the new Save-On building only requires a building permit, though some re-zoning may be required for proposals down the road — including a second new building beside RE/ MAX and the addition of a Canadian Tire. Rumours have circulated since at least 2007 about Canadian Tire moving into the mall, but no official steps are being made public yet. When Canadian Tire representatives held a community

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Rumble on recess More than dirty looks are on offer over strike recess issue By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER With B.C. teachers conducting “teach only” job action, the local school district has cancelled recess for the duration.

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It’s a good thing Rob Adams knows a thing or two about cougar behavior, because the manager of the Park Sands Beach Resort on Parksville Bay had to act quickly when a cougar decided to pay a visit to the full campsite over the busy Labour Day weekend. Conservation officers with the help from members of the Oceanside RCMP shot the cougar in an effort to keep the public safe but the big cat had campers on high alert for several hours before it was put down. Adams said some campers reported seeing the cougar in the campground around 6 a.m. Saturday, September 3 and left a phone message at the office which was closed at the time. He said when he got word of the sighting he immediately called the central dispatch to report it and then he advised everyone to get their kids into their trailers. He said he has spent a lot of time in the woods and is familiar with cougar etiquette so he quickly got to work notifying the campers about what not to do. “We printed up a cougar alert and distributed it throughout the campsite,” he said. Adams said they thought the cougar had left because it was seen heading in the direction of the Englishmen River but a few hours later it returned. “I saw it when it was trying to get away.

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Victoria visitor John Ozard points to area where the cougar was spotted. It took off running towards the highway,” he recalled. He said they made another call to the conservation officer who was already in the vicinity and he arrived within five minutes. He said during that time many of the curious campers were getting very close to the bush where the cougar was hiding trying to get pictures. “It was difficult to get people away from the area,” he said. “I told them to get away because all it takes is one swipe and you will be hurt.” He said once the RCMP and the conservation officer arrived the onlookers backed away to a reasonable distance and the authorities did what they had to do. He said in all his years working at the campsite he has never experienced anything quite like this. “In 21 years managing this site I have never seen a cougar in the campground.” He said people were curious and wanted pictures but in the end it was very sad because the cat had to be put down. “People felt sad because the cat had no intent of hurting anyone. It was just trying to get away but was trapped and had

nowhere to go.” Conservation Officer Steve Ackles admits it was unfortunate they had to shoot the cat but because of the threat to public safety they had no choice. “Our number one job is public safety and on a long weekend with thousands of people on the beach and the proximity to the campground there was too much of a public safety threat,” said Ackles. He said the twoyear-old male cat had been spotted earlier that morning near the Parksville Chevron at the junction of Highway 19-A and Alberni Highway. When authorities arrived on the scene they shut down the Highway 19-A for 45

minutes before the area was deemed safe. Ackles said if they could have tranquilized the cougar they would have but because they couldn’t imobilize it safely they had no choice but to shoot it. He said unlike bears who will stay up a tree after they have been tranquilized, a cougar is more likely to take off. “Once the dart hits we don’t know how it will react and it just makes a bad situation worse,” he said. He adds that if the cougar had been in a contained area they may have been able to immobilize it safely but in this scenario that just wasn’t the case. “I think it found itself in the wrong place and just tried to hunker down in the wrong area.” Ackles said he is not sure why there have been up to three cougars spotted in populated areas on Vancouver Island recently, but admits this time of year there are more sightings because of a number of different factors. He said the big cats are definitely hunting more because of the recent warm weather. SEE

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he outpouring of genuine concern and generosity from Oceanside residents towards those suffering in Somalia, Haiti and other environmental hot spots is heartening, a true demonstration of shared humanity. We have much that they don’t have in places like Somalia, such as abundant, cheap, high-quality food and the money to pay for it. They can probably do without the fancy cars, fashionable clothes, ocean views or unlimited We have the golf. luxury of We do have one other thing though that they stepping back don’t have that could make a crucial difference. That something is called time. We have it. They and taking a don’t. We have the luxury of stepping back and longer view taking a view that is longer than tonight’s dinner or maybe next week’s. Because Oceanside hasn’t been impacted by any of the environmental challenges faced by an increasing number of other areas of the globe, we can look at the issues in a larger context — and maybe take some steps to mitigate, if not avoid similar suffering here and elsewhere. The aid we’ve given to other places has been generous and probably made a difference. When someone is bleeding they likely need a band-aid, so it’s unkind at best to denigrate the giving of those band-aids, even if they only address the symptoms of the problem. The generosity is there, but what about next year’s disaster, or the next? They seem to run into each other these days, whether it’s the typhoon that rocked already reeling Japan last week or the drought and wildfires in Texas, it’s hard to figure out where one disaster leaves off and the next one begins. But we in Oceanside are clearly blessed and we would do well to use that blessing of time to figure out what, if anything, we can do to avoid these problems and then roll up our sleeves and get to work. — editorial by Neil Horner

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here it was again, that rolling of the eyes. “Hey you, show your dad some respect.” So then I get the big sigh, but you know, with teenagers you have to stick to your guns or they’ll walk all over you. That’s especially true if you’re a Disney dad and you only have one month to work on them. “Do I have to?” “It’s about manners, son,” I said. “Fine,” he muttered. “May I have a chilidog …” “Can’t hear you,” I prompted, enjoying the teaching moment. “You’re not a child anymore Alex. You’re 13 now. Speak up like you mean it. Show who’s boss.” Another big sigh. “May I have a chilidog

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Melkor, Lord of the Gama Quadrant, Destroyer of Worlds, Slayer of Millions, Buyer of Chilidogs?” I beamed. “Well, seeing as you asked so nice,” I said, satisfied. “Want a rootbeer with that?” We were hot, we were sandy and we were having a blast, taking a break from the surf in downtown Tofino. “Alex … I don’t know if we should go back in the water,” I said as we sheltered from the sun under a picnic table umbrella. “I don’t think we were alone out there.” He snorted, wiping the first blob of chilli off his T-shirt.

“Well, there were all the other surfers …” “That’s not what I’m talking about and you know it,” I snapped. “Something’s out there. I could sense it.” By Neil “You see sharks Horner everywhere,” he retorted. “And they’re always comin’ right for ya.” “I’m not talking about no shark,” I said, glancing around to make sure I wasn’t being overheared. “I’m talking about the big boy. Giant squid.” And there he goes with the eye roll again. Kids these days. You know, it’s not like it used to be. There was a time — and not so long ago either — when he would absolutely goggle when I

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told him, in my best conspiratorial whisper, that I wasn’t really from around here, if you know what I mean, and my people don’t have hearts like you humans. We just have big pumps, kind of like a big, fat wrinkled raisin sorta thing. Even as he got older, he’d at least pretend to believe my tales on those boring car rides between Quesnel and Qualicum Beach, just to keep me going. “Oh, this bridge,” I remember explaining as we began one of those long return trips, “this is actually the second Patullo Bridge. The first one fell over in 1929 when a bus full of visiting Sumo wrestlers tried to go across. Turns out the structural members couldn’t take it. Very sad. Patullo’s an old Japanese name, you know.”

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He was only about nine then, and now my little baby boy’s a teenager, newly minted, and he’s developed a wit of his own. He’s no longer willing to just marvel at the more-exciting-than-real worlds I create. He adds details of his own and, by the end of our desperately short month together, he was parrying my little games and even scoring the odd blarney point. Good one! The end was hard, as always. “Keep in touch,” he said, and then he stopped, eyes misting. “I mean … Keep in touch Melkor, Lord of the Gama Quadrant, Destroyer of Worlds, Slayer of Millions, User of Phones.” “Well,” I replied, grinning even as I held my own tears in check, “seeing as you asked so nice.”

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LETTERS Merv was a true forester’s hero I first met Merv Wilkinson when I was recreation officer for the Ministry of Forests in Duncan in the mid 1980s. I was particularly taken with his ideas of sustainability and that selective logging could take place without disrupting wildlife or the recreating public. His woodland was always open to the public for wildlife viewing, bird watching, wildflower viewing and just for a quiet walk to enjoy the wonders of nature. Wildwood has been an outdoor classroom, studied and used by schools and universities for many years. His views are so logical, sensible and environmentally friendly, with both short term and long term economics very much a driving factor. British Columbian jobs were very important in his management style. He could not understand why our government is so determined to destroy the forest ecosystem while shipping the jobs offshore. His inspiration was the basis for the Duncan Forest District doing some very innovative (considered experimental at that time) Small Business Timber Sales in the Currie Creek area. Some were small patch cuts with special consideration for bats; bears, woodpeckers, voles and many other creatures. Some timber sales were selective logging — restricted to horses only for skidding. One of the many impressive things I remember is Merv expounding on the value of woodpeckers, wasps and ants in the ecosystem of the forest. I retired from the Ministry of Forests in 2000 and my wife Ronda and I started an eco-tour company. We have done many tours to Wildwood Forest. Merv always welcomed our group into his home to talk about his beloved Wildwood and the merits of sustainable logging. We have talked to him many times and he always had a new and interesting story about one of his experiences around the world or right here at home promoting sustainable forestry.

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ecently there was an organized hike of awareness by concerned citizens to the Mt. Arrowsmith region. Obviously I am not the only back-country user that has worries about the Logging near the old CPR Trail , or # 83-9 (overlooking remnants of Rosseau trail); or the slopes of the river in the valley bottom where kayakers this spring reported large debris in the river’s edges from steep hillside stripping. It has also been commented that the trails in this area may well have been established before MacMillan Bloedel and later Island Timberlands and Timberwest gained rights to the forests, and that the current logging plans and the Timber companies have a duty to retain these trails and a very significant portion of buffering and water-rivulet and pond protections. I shudder to think that the aftermath will look like the corpse of the historic Dove-Creek Trails near Battleship Lake from the 2006 Logging by other timber companies. Those clearcuttings have essentially left the CPR Trail as perhaps the only last remaining historical Island trail outside a park . There has to be some form of responsibility to the community, tourism, wildlife and our air and water values. Can Island Timberlands please curtail these cuts and concentrate on only secondary older growth in areas of 80 years regeneration or older? These really are the only age categories that allow a combination minimal value of economic and wilderness regrowth and watershedding to re-establish itself. Anyone visiting this mountain area from a vantage point can readily see that the past 40 years of checkerboard logging has left very little remnants of substantial forest or wildlife. I can only hope that Island Timberlands can recognize that this current logging plan is a short-sighted limited economic fail.

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His knowledge and recall ability of nearly a century of history was astounding. I will miss Merv deeply. I will miss those fascinating and inspiring talks as will hundreds of people that have spoken with Merv. He will live on in his video on our website and in the hearts of many people. Goodbye my hero. I pledge to do my best in passing on your message.

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You catch more bees with honey I read Wendy Maurer’s letter (THE NEWS, Sept. 2) with interest. I am sure she wants the best for Qualicum Beach as the rest of us do. However to accuse people with different opinions to be liars, fear mongers and unwilling to work on challenges does not seem, to me, to be the right approach. I do not know if she continues to have political aspirations but if so I think a different attitude might be needed. I have lived here longer than

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In response to the letter about the NDP needing to change (THE NEWS, Sept. 2), the voters of Quebec, I believe, saw in Mr. Layton a true speaker and a true alternative to the partisan nonsense that has occupied Ottawa the past 15 years or more. I don’t think the NDP has to change to keep their votes, although don’t get me wrong, I agree with the majority of the letter’s statements. When you look at what Harper has done to the electoral process, it’s hard to imagine anything but an industry-funded Conservative government in office for the remainder of Canada’s history, unless voters wake up and demand fairness. Jack Layton was able to channel the good policies of the NDP because he was truly a good man with the right message. If people in the rest of the country would vote based on good policy instead of misheld beliefs that other parties will keep everyone working and protect them from the Big Bad Wolf as played by “the economy,� we would have a government that ruled for the people instead of for multinational corporate interests. And for those who think our economy is doing better under Conservative leadership, I urge you to check debtclock.ca for up-todate Canadian debt levels. It’s not good news, unfortunately. We owe well over half a trillion dollars and our federal debt grows by over a thousand dollars/second. Our national debt is increasing by $88.5 million per day! Does that sound like good management? We can end this Orwellian nightmare if we can just see through the lies the Harper theocracy tells us.

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creating a job worries me as does the resulting $3 billion hole in the provincial budget. It really did come down to the small picture vs. the big picture, self interest vs. the common good. For those of us of a certain age, the words of JFK come to mind. However, the people have spoken and they said yes to a $3 billion deficit and no to a job-friendly tax policy. We will all have to live with that, my children longer than I. What really offended me about Mr. Fraser’s comments was his attack on the president of the Parksville Chamber of Commerce, Kim Burden. Unlike Scott Fraser, Kim Burden speaks to all walks of the business community on a daily basis. Kim Burden has a history of volunteerism in our community that is extensive and selfless. Unfounded attacks on hard working people willing to contribute to their local community are simply uncalled for and wrong. It is this type of behaviour that stops quality people from becoming involved, whatever their ideology. The chamber’s support of the HST is a reflection of the feelings of the majority of local businesses, the very people Mr. Burden represents, the same people that provide our community with jobs. For Scott Fraser to suggest that Kim Burden’s leadership

Be patient Re: Tom Fletcher’s column about the HST (THE NEWS, Aug. 30).“ I sympathize with Tom Fletcher. Being a spokesperson for the wealthy is such a responsibility. His deliberate misinterpretations of history and economics must cause him no end of effort and frustration. Having Ayn Rand as his pin-up girl must bring him a few brief moments of happiness, but the inconsistencies in his muddled world view keep returning. They will disappear only when all the public wealth created by generations of invention, industry and effort is accumulated by private oligarchies. He just needs to be more patient. The ‘people’s victory’ is a hollow one. The consumer tax is not going away, interest rates remain artificially low to discourage saving and encourage debt, high-income investment exemptions and tax-cuts continue to proliferate, the superstitious belief in gold has returned, and governmentsanctioned gambling is expanding to fleece the poor.

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he recreational halibut season may be winding down, but at least two Vancouver residents will remember it with fondness — and maybe a few aching muscles. Gordon Webb, the owner of the Deep Bay RV Park, reports that the two men, Shawn Kirkpatrick and Kevin Perry, were fishing for Chinook salmon with a hoochie and a flasher at the mouth of the Little Qualicum River recently when they hooked onto something big — really big. It took a titanic struggle to land the fish, a halibut, because they were using regular salmon trolling rod at the time. They persevered however and managed to land the whopper, which they later found out weighed in at 68 pounds.

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Local golf pioneer remembered R.A. Brown a key player in Qualicum By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A small clan of friends and family members gathered at the Memorial Golf Course in Qualicum Beach recently to honour a key aspect of the community’s past. The group, made up of members of the Brown family and board members from the golf course and members of the 100th anniversary celebration steering committee, met on Sunday, August 28 to re-dedicate the R.A. Brown monument, which was originally unveiled in 1993. The monument commemorates one of the key historic families in Qualicum Beach. R.A. (Bobby) Brown bought the Home Oil Company in 1952,

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put you in extreme danger. He says with both bears and cougars never turn your back and run away. He says you need to make it look like you are the predator by making loud noises and standing tall. He says with a cougar you have to be the brave one even though your knees may be shaking. “It’s like 2 boxers facing off, look the cougar directly in the eyes and back away slowly,� he advises. He

Lauren Marshall (from left), Teryn Dodge, Shelby Stauffert, Tavia Hunt and Zoe Phelps were trying to offer free hugs in front of Parksville’s city hall Tuesday, but said, while everyone was polite, they were too shy to take up the offer. Stauffert said it was something she’d always wanted to do and the perfect weather inspired them while waiting for their parents.

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intact footpath on Vancouver Island. Tanner, the Wilderness Committee’s Mid Island spokesperson said logging in the area is not only a threat to two watersheds, but to ecotourism in the area as well. “We need assistance from all levels of government to ensure protection of the water resources on the East side of Vancouver Island.” Over 40 people hiked the trail a few weekends ago and Tanner said they are conducting another guided tour of the site so even more people can see what is at stake. To join the hike this weekend people are asked to meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 10 at the Whiskey Creek store on Highway 4 (going to Port Alberni).

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Edible gold: By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

There were some golden surprises for visitors to the Errington Farmers Market Saturday, September 3. The sun was shining and it felt like summer but a sure sign that fall is upon us was the sale of some of the first fresh Chantrelle mushrooms this year. Hugh O’Callaghan spent the last week of August rummaging around on the forest floor on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and was lucky to find some early erupting Chantrelle mushrooms. The Errington resident who sells produce at the market said the forest wasn’t brimming with them but he managed to find a few of the tasty morsels. He agreed

Liberty Bradbury serves some corn to customers at the Errington market. the forest floor needs some rain before we see any of the delectable treasures poke up out of the moss in these parts. He quickly sold out of his freshly picked fungi which he sold for $5 a pint…a bargain at this time of year considering they are reportedly selling for up to $35 a pound in some specialty shops in Vancouver. Southern Van-

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cooked sweet corn. Silver Meadows Corn Farm in Errington donated 200 cobs to be cooked and sold as a fundraiser for the local food bank. Errington Farmers Market President Gina Thomas was pleased to announce they raised $225.00 from the sale. Her husband Darcy Thomas along with Carol Gane, Liberty Bradbury, Sunshine and a few other friends peeled and cooked 200 ears of sweet corn for the Saturday market which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thomas said she was pleased with the support they received from the public and Silver Meadows Corn Farm. “They (the farm) told me if we ran out of corn just send someone down and we’ll give you some more.”

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Cutting the ribbon to start off the festivities, she said, will be Parksville acting mayor Chris Burger and Qualicum Beach councillor Mary Brouilette. Durante said the top pledge winners will be eligible to win prizes at the event, noting that the current record holder, from past years raised about $1,500. She stressed the need to get as many people out as possible to the fundraiser, regardless of what kind of pet — if any — they have. “You don’t need to

have a dog to walk,” she said. “Everyone is welcome. As well, if you cannot participate in the walk, but would like to support us, raffle tickets are still available, with the top prize being $700 in cash.” Tickets are available at the shelter, with the draw slated for 11 a.m. on Sunday. Anyone who would like to register for the walk can still do so online by visiting the SPCA website at www. spca.bc.ca/walk. For more information call the SPCA at 250-248-3811. news@pqbnews.com

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On September 26 in what is supposed to be beautiful late summer weather, 120 like-minded people will gather to raise funds at a gala luncheon on the terrace and private dining room of “The Cuckoo Trattoria” at Coombs to raise funds and awareness of ovarian cancer. Early detection is essential, points out society volunteer Sharon Wood who’s mother died from it. While things are getting better there is still a lack of awareness of the form of cancer that gets less attention than some, she said. While the disease kills over 1,700 Canadian women a year, the good news is that when diagnosed in the earliest stages the long term survival rate is 90 percent.

NDP decision time NDP environment critic Rob Fleming will be a featured speaker at the Parksville Qualicum constituency association nomination meeting on Sept. 18, at Parksville Community Centre. The meeting is open to the public. Candidates running for the NDP nomination are Qualicum Beach councillor Barry Avis, School District 68 school board member Andrea Bonkowski and 2009 candidate Leanne Salter. Leanne Salter, who has extensive experi-

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an executor are administrative. For that reason, an executor out of his or her depth can seriously affect the speed of settling your estate and possibly the value of your estate assets if they are not managed or disposed of properly. There are several things you can do to ensure you get the best executor possible. If it’s a family member or personal friend that you want as an executor, first make sure they are prepared to take on the responsibility and are comfortable making such a commitment. If they live out of town, or if their business or profession won’t allow them the time to devote to your affairs, then it may be wise to have a second choice. Another option is to consider appointing more than one executor. Your lawyer or accountant or a business partner can bring the necessary business and administrative skills to augment those of a friend or family member. Keep in mind you’ll need to establish how to resolve disagreements affecting the estate. Another possibility is to arrange with a Trust company or law firm that specializes in estate administration to be designated as your executor. In complex estate matters this may be the best course of

action. Compensation for their services is usually based on a percentage of the value of the estate. Finally, don’t leave your executor with a lot of detective work to perform. Your Will, insurance policies, public and private share certificates, investment records, mortgages, legal and business agreements should be stored in a safe place with its location and a duplicate set of keys made accessible to the executor(s). And make a list of your key business and financial advisors, their names, telephone numbers and areas of responsibility. They can be key resources for your executor as he settles your affairs. If you need help in estate planning, some financial institutions can arrange an Estate Planning Advisor to work with you. You can’t be your own executor, but you can see to it that trusted and qualified people who are familiar with your financial affairs can be working together to ensure your beneficiaries and heirs are provided for exactly as you wish.

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NOTICE TO Brian Lynes MISCELLANEOUS GOODS The above-mentioned goods stored at Eagle Mini Warehouse at 281 Fern Rd. East in Qualicum Beach will be advertised for sale and sold by Public Auction under The Warehouseman’s Lien Act if outstanding charges are not paid in full by noon on September 23, 2011

IN MEMORIAM

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Baby Basket

CHILDREN

LOST, SET of Keys with keyless remote, 2 pix of girls. If found call: 250-752-7110

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

SPORTS & RECREATION MIDGET “A” TRYOUTS for Duncan Red Hots Fastpitch Team When: September 7th at 6pm and September 11th at 11am Where: Evans Fields in Duncan Coaches: Stan McKinlay 748-4432 & Brian Bull 250746-8698 *All positions are open. Open to players from any association.

Daycare with Preschool Program included 18 months - 5 years old ✶ Arts ✶ Crafts ✶ Music ✶ Storytime ✶ Outings Lic #KMON7T9PUP

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TRAVEL LITTLE TOTS FCC has openings starting in Sept. FT/PT. Ages 1+. Lic # 1381062. Call Corinne Purchase 250-7523263

GETAWAYS INDIO, CA (Palm Springs) Furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath vacation home in gated community, full facility. Avail Sept, Oct, Nov & April.250-951-1827

LOST AND FOUND

August 2, 1940 – August 17, 2011

Sutton’s Campbell River Funeral Home 250-287-4812

INFORMATION

Love Mom, Dad, Jason and Family.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

grandsons James and Alex. Dianne grew up in Terrace, B.C. In 1981 she moved to Victoria then on to Parksville in 1986. Dianne was President of Qualicum’s Sunrise Rotary Club and volunteered at the Visitor’s Bureau. In 2010, Dianne moved to Campbell River to be closer to her family where she still found time to volunteer for the Campbell River Hospital Thrift Shop and the Tourist Bureau. Dianne was a lady who believed that a day was worth living if you had a good laugh, in remembering Dianne, have a good laugh everyday. Always a lady of great style with a zest for life. Dianne will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Campbell River Hospital who were exceptional. A Celebration of Life for Dianne will be at the Coast Discovery Inn, (the DI) on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Dianne was always an animal lover – if friends so desire, a donation to the BCSPCA would be greatly appreciated by her family. Messages of condolences for the family may be left at www.suttonsfuneralhome.com

Yes! You Can!

We are so proud of you Stephanie, not only on your wonderful achievement of obtaining your BScN but on the magnificent woman you are! You are proof that dreams and possibilities are endless when you believe in yourself. Congratulations and we know that you will have many more successes and blessings throughout your lifetime because of the extraordinary person you are!

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev 250-248-4720 PV Ann 250-248-3390 QB & NOW, Introducing the

6:30pm

At the Salvation Army Church

on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.

All welcome! More info at:

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QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

LOST: EARRING, Silver on Black Drop with Turquoise Bead. Qualicum Village, Seniors Centre Parking lot, Pharmasave, Quality Foods. If found pls. Call : 250-752-3037

LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891 LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

TIMESHARE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LOST, LADIES Gold watch, very old, keepsake. If found please call 250-468-9444.

ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! w w w. B u y AT i m e s h a r e . c o m (888)879-7165.

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

LOST: GOLD hoop earring, bamboo design. Please call (250)752-9247.

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C. Become a HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

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SPACES AVAILABLE 452 E. Island Hwy (Next to Boston Pizza) Tel: (250) 248-8128 Preschool/Group Child Care Before & After School Care Pickup’s / Drop off’s Parksville/Qualicum

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

NETWORKING, Gold & Silver investors wanted. A global network marketing experience like no other. Contact Tom @ 250-607-9991.

AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We Currently have the Following Vacancies: Behavior Management Coordinator, Youth Services Counselor & Executive Assistant Please go to our website for the full job description and posting www.d69fra.org EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

TURN INCOME TAX INTO INCOME. Flexible hours. We’re hiring. Begins mid September How does the average taxpayer cut through the confusion of complex tax laws? Filling out the proper tax forms without making mistakes is tricky enough. A taxpayer must also be careful to manage money yearround while being constantly vigilant for news of current, ever-changing regulations. How do Canadians make use of all the laws that were designed to give them a break? Many turn to tax professionals. You could become a professional tax preparer. If you like to work with numbers and enjoy helping people, you may find tax preparation is just what you’re looking for. As a qualified tax professional, you’ll enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of helping people save money on their taxes.

Take the H&R Block Income Tax Course. An excellent way to learn tax preparation is with H&R Block,the nation’s largest tax preparation firm. The course will provide you with comprehensive, practical training in the most commonly encountered items on personal income tax returns. A tax-related career is perfect for students, retirees or parents seeking seasonal full or parttime work. Qualified students may be offered job interviews for positions at H&R Block. All you need is a desire to learn. Register online at hrblock.ca or call 1-877-32BLOCK (322-5625) for details.

SC MANAGER - NANAIMO Speedy Glass is now recruiting for a Service Centre Manager for their Nanaimo location. You will have a min 5 years sales, customer service and/or management experience. Have a strong customer service orientation, be results oriented and have exceptional communication skills. Experience in the Automotive Industry would be an asset. Please email your resume to Jennifer Dean at jdean@belroncanada.com

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PETRO-CANADA - Coastal Mountain Fuels is a wholesale fuel Company specializing in home heating oil deliveries, commercial fuel and lubricant sales. We have several branches located throughout Vancouver Island and currently have one opening based out of our Campbell River location. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP/OPERATIONS The responsibilities of this position include: Managing new and existing customer relationships including: follow-up on sales leads and generating new leads. Dispatching our fleet of fuel and lubricant trucks on North Vancouver Island as well as coordinating our truck maintenance program. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in sales and customer service. A minimum Class 3 driver’s license and a general knowledge of commercial truck maintenance. Applicants with the following would be preferred: Class 1 Drivers License, Experience with dangerous goods, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Salary range: TBD depending on experience. Please send your resume, including references to: Stephen Gabrysh 1720 Maple Street Campbell River, BC V9W 3G2 Or by email: sgabrysh@cmfuels.ca Fax: 250287-7880 Closing Date: September 23, 2011

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ENROLL TODAY! The start dates are in September & October for this Program.

Funding may be available.

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1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED DELIVERY PERSONS

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Canpages Telephone Directories to Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Ladysmith and Chemainus. Opportunity also exists for:

Clubs, Charitable Organizations, Schools / Church Groups, Sport Teams or Individuals!

HELP WANTED

PDC Logistics Tel: 1-800-663-4383

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1 800 647 7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403 647 2763

PART-TIME EXPERIENCED maintenance person with mechanical background. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and equipment operation required. This is a seasonal position for busy farm operation. Wages negotiated upon experience. Please fax resume to: 250752-6277.

INSULATOR TRAINEE, $11$20/hr depending on exp. Must have drivers license & able to work in crawl spaces & attics.

Job is based out of Parksville. Fax resume to 250-248-4952.

LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a ticketed Automotive Mechanic for the northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wage. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to 2520-956-4888.

MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fax: 1-604-420-4958 or Visit: www.pdclogistics.ca

will be starting classes soon. Now accepting resumes for instructors 162 Morison Ave., Parksville

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

Garage Sales

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Olympic Log Sort Ltd. provides contract and custom log sorting to major Coastal forest products companies. THE POSITION: OLS is currently seeking a Log Sort Operations Supervisor to join our Stillwater Log Sort Operation located in Powell River, British Columbia. QUALIFICATIONS: We require an individual with 5-10 years of log sort management experience. You possess coastal experience in your profession and understand the necessity for the timely out turn of a first rate product. You are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills. You bring to the job a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety regulations, related marine experience, well-developed computer skills and a background in industrial relations management. A BC Scaling License is an asset for this position. OLS offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you have the skills and qualifications required for this position, please reply in confidence: Patrick Davidson, Business Manager Facsimile: 604.681.8906 Email: pdavidson@the welchgroup.com Application Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2011, as only short listed candidates will be contacted, OLS thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

HELP WANTED

CANPAGES PHONE BOOKS

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24. Apply today: www.ibde.ca

LOG SORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR LOCATION: Powell River, BC Closing Date: September 23, 2011

HELP WANTED

FUNDRAISER

EARN MONEY delivering the Canpages Directories in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Ladysmith and Chemainus. No selling involved. Call, fax or visit online for more info.

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

1100 Paradise Pl.- off Kaye Rd.Sept.10 9-3,Household, elect r o n ics,tools,kids,const.items,books,new range hoods and jr. golf clubs.

NANOOSE BAY, 1559 Arbutus Dr., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am2pm. Lot’s of antiques, tools, furniture and much more.

QUALICUM, 131 East 4th Ave (Qualicum Mini Storage). Sep 10 (8-3). Storage locker estate sale. (Park on 4th Ave.)

NANOOSE BAY: 900 Rivers Edge Dr., Sat., 8-1pm. Huge sale, 3 families.

QUALICUM, 164 Crescent Rd. E. Sat. Sept. 10, 8:30am 12pm. Moving: furniture, tools & household goods must go!

2nd. ANNUAL Great Garage Sale Giveaway! Sat. Sept 10th, 10am - 12pm. Anglican Network in Canada. Christ’s Church Oceanside, Nanoose Community Centre. Everything is Free!! See you there!

PARKSVILLE, 111 Finholm St. Sept 10 (9-2) Tops Garage/Bake Sale. From soup to nuts.

QUALICUM, 310 Cres. Rd.W. (Garage on Rye Rd). Sep 10th (8-12). Household, fishing, camping, books. Sat. only

BOWSER, 4601 Maple Guard Dr., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am-2pm. Low prices. Household, tools and building supplies.

PARKSVILLE- 1474 Price Rd, Sat, Sept 10, 9-12noon. Lots of items everything must go! 75 HP outboard, kitchen ware, goalie gear, snow blower.

COLUMBIA BEACH, 1508 Juan De Fuca Blvd., Sat, Sept. 10, 9am-3pm. Tools, household goods, golf clubs, antiques & collectibles, including Royal Doulton figures.

PARKSVILLE, 237 Crabapple Cr. Sep 10th (9-2). Downsizing. Many good buys including some furniture, garden tools, misc. household items.

QUALICUM, 895 Savary Dr., Sat, Sept. 10, 8am-2pm. MultiFamily Sale. Something for everyone.

PARKSVILLE: 240 Butler Ave, Sat., Sept. 10th, 9am2pm. Office/school supplies, file folders, binders, paper shredder, Dictaphone & tapes, books, small appliances, games, computer accessories, seasonal décor’s, sewing machine, sewing notions, fabric, tools, table saw, wine-making equip, glass block, ceramic tile, bisque-ware, glaze chemicals, Ohaus scale, collector plates, antique trunks, inlaid furniture, china, & much more.

QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date: Sept. 11th., 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables $8.00. Ph: 250-757-8481 or 250-7579938. Rain or shine!

DASHWOOD- 1133 JANSKE Rd, Sat, Sept 10, 8:30am12noon. Furniture, leather, books, collectibles, household, quality cool clothes (Jacob, Monaco) X-files mem, Buffy, Angel DVD’s. British VHS. DEEP BAY- 5230 Gainsberg Rd, Sat, Sept, 10, 10am-3pm. Lot’s of DVD’s, kids clothing (size 3-8), toys, TV’s and lots of household items. ERRINGTON, 1316B Cranswick Rd. (off Grafton). Sep 10 (9-5). Hundreds of DVD’s, VHF’s & CD’s. Couch, chair, wall units. Lots of good stuff.

ESTATE CLEARANCE SALE #1397 Gabriola Drive Craig Bay, Parksville • Mon, Tues, Wed. Aug 12, 13, 14 10am-3pm. Fine quality furniture and household items, carpets, lamps, pictures & much more. Hosted by Smart Move Services smartmoveservices.ca

PARKSVILLE: 254 Hamilton Ave., Sat & Sun., 8-3pm. A little bit of everything. PARKSVILLE- 349 Stanford Ave, Sat & Sun, Sept 10 &11, 10am-4pm. Estate Sale! PARKSVILLE, 411 Allwood Rd Sep 10th (8-3). Tools, household items. Lots of stuff PARKSVILLE, 710 Camas Way. Sep 10th (8-2). Belt sander, skillsaw-vise tools++. China, glass, lamps, garden tools, spreader, wheelbarrow, blower, etc. PARKSVILLE, HAMILTON Ave. Multi-Family. Sat. Sept 10, 9am - 1pm.

FRENCH CREEK, 540 Meadow Dr. Sep 10/11 (9-2). Rain or shine. Misc quality stuff.

QUALICUM, 108 Denman Drive, Sat, Sept. 10, 8am. Moving Sale. Everything must go. Furniture, kitchen items, tools, garden equipment and much much more.

FRENCH CREEK 601 Lowry’s Rd. Sep 9th (1-4) &10th (9-1). Household items & more.

QUALICUM, 1185 Blind Bogey Dr. Sep 10 (8-1). Miscellaneous assorted items

QUALICUM, 775 Beach Rd. Sep 10 (9-1). Books, bobbles & bargains.

QUALICUM BEACH- 4138 West Island Hwy, Sat, Sept 10, 8am-2pm. Multi-family! QUALICUM BEACH, 657 Beach Terrace, Sat, Sept. 10, 10am-3pm. Dining room set, tea wagon, coffee table, lady lounge chair w/ ottoman, small book case, bridge set, entertainment centre & TV, components and speakers. QUALICUM BEACH992 Robin Place, Sat, Sept 10 & Sun, Sept 11, 9am-2pm. Wood working tools, misc tools, lawn tools, sporting goods, bikes, household items, poker table & TV stand. QUALICUM BEACHSat, Sept 10, 8:30-12:30, 1044 Centre Cres (Dashwood off Centre Rd). Moving Sale! Lots of good quality housewares & furniture, contemporary sofa, Ikea sofa bed, mattresses, bl LEM bar stools, book shelves, butcher block table. For private viewing prior to Saturday (250)752-8789. QUALICUM NORTH, 1685 Nahmint Rd., Sat, Sept. 10, 8:30am-4:00pm. Moving Sale. Everything must go. Rain or shine.

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HANDYPERSONS

PAINTING

FREE ITEMS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

OCEANSIDE HOUSE and home for repairs maintenance and pressure washing. Pete, (250)927-2641.

POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.

NORM & SONS are still doing free tow-aways of unwanted vehicles/scrap metal pick-up. Will pay $$$ for newer models. Call 250-752-3022.

SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.

PARKSVILLE New 1 BDRM Parksville new 1 bdrm suite on private acreage in Forever Green Estates, W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S, hardwood floors, $750/ mo includes hydro & cable. Available immediatley 250 954-9588

WINDOW CLEANING

FUEL/FIREWOOD

PRESTIGIOUS “TEXADA”, 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths Condo. Hdwd floors, SS appli’s. Heated bathroom floors. 2 Years old, Better than new! $315,900 No Tax! Call 250-228-0504 or 250-390-0115

GLASSY TOUCH Window cleaning. Committed to quality service & results. Free est. Let the Sun Shine in! Call Roger 250-468-7731

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD (1999) STOCK UP NOW BEST WAY TO BURN YOUR MONEY!

PETS

Call 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose) 250-468-9660.

WANTED, LIVE-IN caregiver for elderly woman. Duties include giving insulin shots, dispensing meds., light house keeping & meal prep. $9 p/hr, guaranteed 40 hrs/wk. Email: keith@stellarbay.ca or fax to: 250-757-9305 PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Ron 250757-2094 or 250-228-1320

School District 69 (Qualicum) In anticipation of possible vacancies School District 69 (Qualicum) is accepting applications for both regular and spare Clerical Employment Opportunities. For a complete list of qualifications and how to apply please visit Employment Opportunities on our website:

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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FITNESS/EXERCISE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BEGINNERS Yoga in Parksville Loose weight, get fit, flexible and feel good! 4 Week class, Wednesday’s 12pm - 1pm, Sept 14 - Oct 5 $45 www.pennysyoga.com Email or phone to Register: yoga@shaw.ca (250) 240 3569

TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with transport experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; jconway@tcltd.ca. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & abstract.

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS BERGAMONTE - The Natural Way to Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order! 888-470-5390

FINANCIAL SERVICES NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344

WE’RE ON THE WEB

LOBO97 Creations asks = Are you in need of some Renovating Help? From Framing to Laminating. Very reasonable rates! We Will Show Up! 250-228-1339, lobo97@shaw.ca

HOME REPAIRS By The Bay Home Repairs and Sheet Metal Eavestrough repairs and cleaning, custom copper and repairs, aluminum and siding repairs. Roof repairs. 25 yrs exp. Seniors discount - free est

Call 250-650-6253

HOME CARE SUPPORT

LANDSCAPING

ANGELS HOME CARE CERTIFIED, INSURED MARCIA 250.594.7777

GB SERVICES. Your one stop Landscape Company. Design & installation. Decks - Fencing Walls - Pavers Water Features Irrigation. References. Senior Discounts. 250-390-3855.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES

MISC SERVICES

IF YOU are looking for a reliable house cleaner to clean your home, please call me! Qualicum Beach area, excellent refs and many years exp. Call 250-752-4342.

WAYNE’S SMALL ENGINES 2 and 4 cycle and other motorized things. Servicing S. Qualicum & Hilliers. Some mobile service avail. 250-752-1639

DRYWALL

MOVING & STORAGE

FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.

2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.

GARDENING

PAINTING

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

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.

PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING: I’ll care for your cherished feline(s) in my clean, quiet, loving home (no cages). Now accepting bookings. 7 day minimum stay. Long term rates available. 250-740-5554

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

PETS

FURNITURE

POMERANIAN PUREBRED DOGS. 7 months, 8 months and 9 months in age. WEIGHT 5-7 POUNDS. www.wigglypaws.ca CALL 250-423-4843 EMAIL: whitepoms@shaw.ca

MOVING SALEEverything must go! Bedroom/Living room set, dining room table, desk, plants, couch & miscellaneous. Call (778)877-0161.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Sales & Service.

RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95 Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or call 1888-473-5407.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

REAL ESTATE

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

ACREAGE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime

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UNIQUE CHARACTER, 2 level, 3 bdrm family home. Located on a 1/2 acre lot in Qualicum Woods. A new separate 1 /2 bdrm suite or B & B would be an ideal mortgage helper! Vendors are motivated. Asking $495,000. All offers considered. For more info or to view: Call 250-752-1752 or 250-2401897

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST 2 bdrm $925. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881. 297 HIRST 2 bdrm 2 bath $1295. Ardent Properties w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s. c o m (250) 753-0881 COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright loft apartment, 4 appls, W/D, utils incl, avail now, N/S, N/P, $950 mo + dam dep, 250-937-9945 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Sept 1. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 . PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm. D/W, W/D option. Near schools, beach. downtown & on bus route. $825. Oct. 1st. 250-248-8592.

•SERVICE DIRECTORY• Parksville/Qualicum Beach •SERVICE DIRECTORY• Cam Coss CONTRACTING Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services & Gravel Deliveries up to 5 yds. General Contracting, Construction, Concrete. Driveways, Drainage, Irrigation. WCB INSURED

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Free Estimates

Call 250-951-0504 Cell 250-951-1423

Dave: 250-954-8650

LANDSCAPING

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PARKSVILLE furn condo, w/d internet, full kitchen, gas f/p, phone, 2 TV’s NS/NP, clse to town $1050/mo incl all utils. avail Oct 1. 250-954-8316 PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrm, d/w, free lndry, 2 car spaces, nice, $890. Avail immed. Call 250-248-0786. Qualicum Beach 1 Bdrm & garage, D/W, W/D, balc, priv. fenced yard, one pet, storage, near beach/golf. $800/mo, n/s, Sept 1st. Call 250-240-8755. QUALICUM MANOR Apts, 1 block to all amenities. 2 bdrms (896 sq ft), excellent cond, balcony, in quiet civilized environment, patio, parking, storage locker, NS/NP. Available Oct 1. $895/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments We currently have 1 bedrooms starting at $775.00 per month, a one bedroom at $1000. Cubbon is pet friendly - cats and small dogs, is close to downtown Victoria, buses and parks. 1035 North Park Please call 250-3831162 to view - email - cub@raamco.ca Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have 2 bedrooms available starting at $1,075.00 - includes hot water. 3205/3215 Wetherby Road. Please call 250-598-1650 - email weth@raamco.ca Sorry - no pets allowed.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL QUALICUM BEACH: Commercial space. Approx. 1200 sqft at 123 W 2nd Ave. Perfect business space location in downtown QB. Avail. Oct 1. For more info please contact steve.lisawatson@shaw.ca

COTTAGES 2 bedroom, furnished, beach front cottage, downtown Parksville, Available until June 1/2012. Suit quiet people. $850 utilities included. N/S N/ P. References required. 250- 248-3171.

COTTAGE, LIKE new 2 bdrm, f/s, n/s, n/p. Propane f/p. $850 Also avail. 10 x 20 storage unit After 6pm 250-752-4773 PARKVILLE. 2-BDRM cottage on acreage, 504 Church Rd. $850. (250)228-3177. QUALICUM Beach: 1 & 2 bdrm fully furnished cabins / townhouses for rent $800$950/mo incl ALL util. @ Riverside Resort. 400 yrds to beach. No smoking. Pets OK. 1/2 mo. deposit required. 250752-9544; drop in to view daily at 3506 West Island Hwy. www.MyRiversideResort.com

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DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, close t beach and shopping, n/s, $1100 mo, avail. Oct. 1. Call 250-757-9696. ERRINGTON: 2-BDRM clean house w/yard, in quiet managed mobile home park. Avail Oct. 1, $900/mo. Call Manager at 250-240-7008. ERRINGTON. NICE 2-bdrm rancher. Garage, woodland acre, pets considered. Electric & wood heat, excellent spring water. N/S. Ref’s please. $1100./mo. 1(604)462-8239.

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ERRINGTON. PRIVATE, fully furnished 1100 sq.ft 2 bdrm cottage on 5 acres. W/D, dishwasher, loaded kitchen & highend beds, full bath, etc. $1100 + hydro. NS/NP please. Refs req’d. 250-248-4992

PARKSVILLE. NEWLY renovated, fully furnished, beautiful sea view home. 2-bdrm, 1.5 baths. Private & quiet. 5 appl’s, wrap-around deck, beach access, stone fireplace, ample parking. NS/NP, Year lease. $1200./mo. Ref’s req’d (250)586-8844, (250)240-9575

QUALICUM BEACH2 bdrms+ den, 2 bath, attached garage, walking distance to beach, downtown, Heritage Forest, no yrd work or maintenance. $1200+ utils. NS/NP. (250)738-1021.

SANDPIPER ESTATES1200sq ft split level, 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, patio, fenced yard, N/S, small pet under 30lbs ok. Avail now $1200+ utils, 1-604574-1631 or 1-604-307-1631.

NANOOSE BAY: waterfront family oriented home. 3 furnished bedrooms, whole house privileges, ns, np, utils & cleaning incl. $550, $650 or $750. Call 916-747-3198 cell.

OCEANFRONT Beachcomber Nanoose2 bdrms partially furnished, fabulous views, walk on beach, 5 appls, wood F/P, laminate flrs. Kayak, fish, golf. $1500. 250-468-1608. PARKSVILLE, Nice 3BRM, good location, sorry no dogs, N/S. Long term tenant preferred. $1050/m 250 248 8384 or 250 954 5234

PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1145 + utils. Call (250)248-6629. PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, rancher, all appls. $800/mo. Prefer 55+. 250-586-5735 PARKSVILLE 3BDRM main floor of house. Walk to school. $1250. inclds utils. (250)4682000. PARKSVILLE, Downtown upgraded 2 bdrm home. Suitable for mature individuals. Close to beach w/garage & fenced yard. Avail immed. $900 + util. N/S, N/P. 250-247-8704 PARKSVILLE, LARGE 3 bd, 2 bath, W/D, D/W, F/S, with separate 2 bd, 1 bath basement suite, W/D, F/S. Large lot with garage. Pets considered, N/S. $1850. Avail Oct. 1st. Call Wayne @ 250-954-8503. PARKVILLE. 1-BDRM luxury suite on acreage. $950./mo inclds hydro. (250)228-3177.

PARKSVILLE: NEWLY upgraded 3 bdrm rancher, quiet street, gas fireplace, 5 appls, fenced yard. $1200/mo, incls water & sewer. Avail now. Call 1-604-986-3877. PARKVILLE. 3-BDRM house, 657 Turner Rd. $1000./mo. (250) 228-3177

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QUALICUM BEACH: Furn., 4 bdrm, 3 bath beautiful 2 lvl waterfront home, $1600. Avail till June. Call for more info & photos. (604)240-1069. QUALICUM BEACH large 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $850 + strata. Oct. 1. 250-752-4258. QUALICUM BEACH: nicely furn., 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, steps from beach, $1250. Only avail till June 1. Call for more info & photos. (604)240-1069. QUALICUM BEACH spacious bright 4Bdrm duplex. Walk to all schools, shops, pool & beach, great neighbourhood, 2.5baths, 3appls, back deck, front balcony, carport, private fully fenced yard, pets negotiable, avail. Sept. 15 or 30 $1150. Call (250)752-7404, 250-951-1290. QUALICUM VILLAGE: 2 bdrm. $1050/mo. Available now. Call (250)752-1111. ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties WHISKEY CREEK, 1100sq. ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $875 mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.

WATERFRONT COLUMBIA beach area. Fabulous view 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, 6 appls, dbl garage. Lease avail. $1600/mo. 250-334-3126 or 250-218-3162

WHISKEY CREEK. 4-Bdrm fenced yard, nice deck, $1200 mo + utils, N/S, N/P, avail Oct. 1, call 1-250-753-7834.

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RV PADS QUALICUM Beach. Long term, $375/mo. (excl. hydro, cable). 250-752-9544. Riverside Resort.

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. 250-228-4097.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION PARKSVILLE, BC. Furnished house to rent Jan-Apr (flexible),suitable for retired snowbirds. 250-951-3003.

SNOWBIRDS Long term off season rentals on the beach! Come & view for 2011 & 2012! 2 bdrm, 2 bath fully furn condo units. W/D’s, free wireless etc. Also studio & 1 bdrms, All panoramic ocean views! Madrona Beach Resort 1145 Resort Drive, Parksville,B.C. Call: 250-248-5503 or 1-800-663-7302

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SUITES, LOWER 1 BDRM bachelor, French Creek. Single occupancy only. N/S, N/P, private ent. Inlc Util. & TV. $600/mo. 250-752-1259 LOWER LANTZVILLE. Detached cottage/suite on waterfront property, all utils included. $750/mo. Avail Oct. 1. Call 250-390-4897, 250-713-4897. PARKSVILLE/ERRINGTON, 1 bdrm lower, on 1 half acre, Sept. 1, $750 mo, hydro incl, view Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, call 250-947-9666. PARKSVILLE - (WHISKEY Creek) Self contained bachelor, $550. NS/NP. All incld’d, wireless internet and satellite TV as well. (250)752-9793.

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OCEANSIDE DINNER & AUCTION ~ Thursday, Sept. 29th, 5:30-10pm, Parksville Dinner at Parksville Community and Conference Centre Tickets $50 each, available at the Canadian Cancer Society office in Qualicum

SERIOUS COFFEE BEAN DRIVE ~ Happening now until October 7th Look for your favourite rider’s picture on bags of coffee beans at all 26 locations on Vancouver Island $2 from each 1lb bag will be donated to Tour de Rock

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SPORTS Win the best seats in the house By James Clarke PQ NEWS SPORTS

When Oceanside's Save On Foods Generals take to the ice at Meeker Arena Saturday night for their Vancouver Island Jr. Hockey League regular season home opener, two lucky fans will be enjoying the game from the best seats in the house. Best seats as in two plush recliners on a raised platform located up top next to the announcers booth at centre ice. “They're awesome seats,� Generals’ GM Dave Johnston said on Wednesday when The News stopped by. And that they are. As part of their ‘Best Seats In The House’ promotion, made possible by Coombs Junction Furniture owner Perry Gallagher, anyone buying a program at the start of any Generals home game will have their number put in a draw for a chance of one of the two seats up

for grabs. The winning numbers get to sit in the recliners for the entire game and are also treated to some Panago Pizza during the first intermission. The recliners, which would retail for around $1,000 for both, will be a feature at the Generals' home games all season. Gallagher, a big hockey fan and regular supporter of local clubs, has donated the recliners outright, and Johnston said the team will be auctioning them off at the end of the season as a fund-raiser for the community owned club. “It just falls into everything we're trying to do here,� said Johnston, adding “we want to create a better game night atmosphere. We want to create an interactive, entertaining and fun night out for our fans. “Perry's a super-nice guy, and I love the fact he's over the top enthusiastic about getting involved

The Best Seats in the House promotion is part of the Generals’ push to create an entertaining, interactive family-oriented game night atmosphere. Above, Parry Gallagher from Coombs Junction Furniture, left, and Generals’ GM and head of hockey operations Dave Johnston, test drive the recliners on delivery day. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO with us,� said Johnston, adding “it’s just great to have another quality corporate sponsor on board.� As for the product on

the ice, returning towering D-Man Josef Chase said he and his teammates can’t wait to get it going. “For sure,� he said

easily. Asked for some insight into this year's squad which is being led by new head coach Jason Dubyna, Chase, 6'5", said

“we're not as, um, bruising as we were last year... we’re still physical, but we have a lot more skill and finesse.�

RAC breakers looking for swimmers By James Clarke PQ NEWS SPORTS The RAC Breakers are back in business and their long-time head coach is looking for a few good swimmers. It’s been barely a month since their season ended, and the Qualicum-based speed swimming club is getting ready for its return to training on Sept. 12. “Last year just devastated us financially and member wise,� Breakers’ skipper John Campbell told The News this week, explaining the little club that could lost just over half it’s membership when Ravensong

Aquatic Centre closed down for its big refit last year, “and by the time we started up again a lot of kids had already committed themselves to other sports, to other activities.� Before the pool closed last September the club had 63 swimmers registered, and when they got back into Ravensong in December they were down to 27. The kids that were still with them made the commute to Nanaimo to train for three months. “Yet despite that we had a spectacular year in terms of performance,� said Campbell. Highlights for the Breakers’

last season included the two championship meets. Collectively, the Breakers garnered 20 medals at the provincials and touched the wall for two silver medals in Montreal at the age group Nationals. Those performances ranks the Breakers in the top 30 out of the 400 plus teams nationally. “We’ve been there before but it’s significant with so few members,� said Campbell, who is heading into his 12th season at the helm of the local high performance club. “Absolutely,� he said when asked if such results resonate around the pool when the swim-

mers return. “It gives everyone confidence... it gives me confidence what we’re doing works in terms of getting kids from a novice level to a national level. It’s very satisfying.� REGISTRATION NIGHT The RAC Breakers will be holding new-swimmer registration and evaluation at Ravensong Aquatic Centre Sept. 12 any time between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. The 12th also marks the first day of training so the returning Breakers will be in the pool. “Were looking for kids that know how to swim... we’ve had kids on the team as young as

six we’re really targeting the elementary and middle school range of kids,� said Campbell, adding he’d like to extend an open invitation to any young swimmers (and their parents) who enjoy swimming “to come out and see what we’re all about.� The Breakers’ Olympic Way novice group program practices three times a week all the way up to the provincials and national level swimmers who train eight times a week. The season runs through to beginning of June for the younger kids and to the end of July for the older ones.

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Big Joe Chase and the rest of the Oceanside Generals take to the ice against the Saanich Braves Saturday night for their VIJHL regular season home opener. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO

Gens ready to launch season By James Clarke PQ NEWS SPORTS It was trial by fire for four Vancouver Island Jr. Hockey League teams recently as they took to the ice in Fuller Lake for the annual pre-season tournament slash litmus test that has them playing three full games in two days. Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals opened the tourney with a gritty 5-3 loss to the defending provincial champions Peninsula Panthers. “It was a great game,” said Generals’ GM and head of hockey operations Dave Johnston. “We played well, we just had a period of about six minutes that got scrambly and they made us pay for it.” The Panthers scored three halfway through the second period to break open a 1-1 tie. The Generals bounced back in game two that evening with a 7-4 win over the hometown Kerry Park Islanders. The Generals closed it out Sunday with a solid 7-3 win over the Saanich Braves. “Our guys played great,” said Johnston. “We’re a very fast, high intensity team, and the opposing defences, especially in the last two games, had a tough time defending our speed.” “For sure,” Johnston chuckled when asked if the lads are bagged Monday morning. “It’s not only three games in a short amount of hours, it’s a training camp intensity with kids battling for their hockey lives. They’re exhausted at the end of it. No question.” Playing three full games in two days is also a

quick way to separate the wheat from the chaff. Johnston and Dubyna had 24 skaters and two goalies in the lineup. On Monday they released two players and signed 17 year old D-man Ethan Larson from Chilliwack who has impressed since opening camp. “He’s a big body, six foot three, and he skates very well,” said Johnston. To date the Generals have filled 20 of their 23 roster spots, with the following returning players committed to this season: Back in the fold are forwards Kyle Yamasaki, Travis Flug, Dylan Haugen, Luciano Somerville and Travis Briggs, along with defensemen Keenan McConnell, Josef Chase and Jeff Bartel, as well as goalie Kolding Larson. First year head coach Jason Dubyna said he was happy with the offensive output at Fuller Lake Arena. “We had pretty even scoring throughout the lineup,” he said, adding “I thought it was a good start ...they’ll need to be tighter as a team defensively, but I know that will come.” UP NEXT The Generals open the VIJHL 42-game regular season Sept. 8 in Victoria and are home Saturday (Sept. 10) for their Save On Foods home-opener against the Saanich Braves. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Tailgate party out back of ‘the Place starts at 4 p.m. “Live music, games for the kids, face painting, bar-b-que, beer garden ...just a full-on Tailgate Party...it’s going to be awesome,” said Johnston.

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Qualicum Beach Votes November 19, 2011 ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION

TO ELECT: One Mayor, Four Councillors & Two School Trustees If you are unable to vote on November 19, 2011 you may vote during one of the Advance Voting opportunities November 9 & 16, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC, or vote by mail. Registered electors may vote by mail in this election if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR • expect to be absent from the Town of Qualicum Beach on General Voting Day and at the time of all advance voting opportunities. Electors who are eligible and wish to vote by mail ballot, should contact Town Hall before September 27 to confirm they are on the List of Registered Electors or to advance register, and then apply to vote by mail. The elector is responsible for ensuring his/her mail ballot is received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Are you eligible to vote at the November elections in Qualicum Beach? Is your name on the current list of registered electors? If you are not sure, you can find out by visiting Town Hall located at #201-660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach or telephone 250.738.2202 or 250.738.2207. Town Hall is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). If you are not on the Town’s List of Electors, you can still register until September 27, 2011 at Town Hall or when you vote at Advance Voting or on General Voting Day. Mail ballot voters must be on the List of Electors before September 27, 2011. FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit www.qualicumbeach.com or contact: Trudy Coates, Chief Election Officer, 250.738.2202, tcoates@qualicumbeach.com Heather Svensen, Deputy CEO 250.738.2207, hsvensen@qualicumbeach.com

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Participants in a past Family Day event at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington get a feel for what it’s like to be a caged animal on display. Word is, they loved every minute of it.

If you are looking for a wildlife experience for the whole family this weekend you should consider a visit to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre at 1240 Leffler Road in Errington. On Saturday, September 10, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre will be holding its annual Family Day from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is by donation and all proceeds help the non-profit organization continue to care for ill, injured and orphaned wildlife. Some of the activities for the day include a craft table, games, treasure and scavenger hunt, bouncy castle and food and refreshments. Monk will be there with interactive art, and glove-trained owls Bardo and Oliver will also be on hand. The NIWRA is well known in Oceanside, and has gained an international reputa-

tion for the care and rehabilitation it provides to a wide variety of injured wildlife. Robin and Sylvia Campbell have dedicated their lives to alleviating suffering of wild creatures and releasing them back to the wild. Sylvia admits they couldn’t achieve their mandate without the help of dedicated volunteers and said they will have more than a dozen people helping out for the big event on Saturday. “It’s going to be a crazy day. It is very popular and we are glad people want to come out and spend the day,” she said. Sylvia said the event, which they host twice a year is an affordable way for families to visit and learn about wildlife and environmental issues. She said there will be a concession, but people are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. She adds there will be a free draw for a family season pass. SEE

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to see their bear cubs being fed but you can still see furry creatures on the closed circuit television. She said they usually keep the bears for about 18 months and if all goes well they could be candidates for release in the spring or fall. In the meantime she said they welcome any donations of seasonal fruit and berries to feed to the bears.

She said they prefer the whole branch with its fruit and leaves still attached, that way the bears can eat the sweet treats the way they would in the wild. “People have been dropping off fruit from their trees so we’ve been spoiling the bears lately with apples and plums”, she said. She said it’s a great feeling knowing the

bears will be released and they couldn’t have done it without the support of the community. “People have been generous,” she continued. “It’s always a struggle but people have responded to our plea to help with the bears.” For more information visit their website at www.niwra.org. reporter@pqbnews.com

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there’s the advantage that the cost to us is really fairly minimal. Few of us would be willing to sacrifice our lives for a person or cause. The cost of daily choosing to go with less or leaving the comforts of our culture or even literally giving our life for another is outside most of our consideration. Those who do go this route we hold up as heroes. The nature of sacrifice is that it really does cost you something. The nature of real sacrifice is that it hurts. This brings me to the fourth reality. Most of us would not consider for a moment the possibility of sacrificing for those who are against us – those who were an enemy. And if we did,

it would certainly be under duress. The amazing truth is that someone did sacrifice for us even though we stood opposed and rejected and even hated the mention of his name. Our rightful lot was to be under justice and punishment, but his incredible love spoke instead. The benefits of that sacrifice still stand today for all those willing to accept it. It’s a simple fifth reality: I cannot bear the weight of my own insignificance and failure and sin; I need to receive the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who took on himself that weight and gave His life for mine. If you haven’t already, would you consider being a recipient of that sacrifice today?

Brian Robertson is a pastor with the Christian Resource Centre in Qualicum Beach.

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By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

Saturday, Sept. 10 will be a bitter sweet day for Claudia Bruyckere. She is expecting several people to walk the trails that run through her farm in memory of her mother Monika Fritzsche who passed away in 2007 after suffering the debilitating effects of Parkinsons. Bruyckere said it was lung cancer that took her mom in the end but for years she suffered from Parkinsons, a progressive neurological disorder which attacks the central nervous system and leads in many cases to problems with movement, speech and, in later stages, cognition. “We first noticed signs when mom would jiggle her feet. Then the tremors moved to her hands. You could see the degeneration,” recalled Bruyckere.

She said despite her issues, her mom was able to continue her hobby of quilting but would get upset because her stitches were not as neat as they used to be. “She quilted up until the end. She did everything to make sure Parkinsons did not take over her life,” she said. Bruyckere said her mom walked the farm, went swimming and did everything in her power to minimize the effects of the disease. “When she got stiff she would go into the hot tub in the middle of the night to keep her body from atrophying. When she got to the point of tripping she would take a cane on her walks and I would go with her.” The one walk she wanted to do but couldn’t was the Parkinson SuperWalk in Victoria five years ago. Monika’s friends stepped in and decided to hold a walk for her on the

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Walking in memor y of mom

Claudia Bruyckere shows a picture of her late mother, Monika at family’s farm chapel. farm and that is how the Oceanside Parkinsons Chapter became involved in the local SuperWalk. Bruyckere said even though her mom couldn’t take part in that walk she was in her glory just seeing the people who showed up on the farm in support of the walk. “She greeted everyone. It brought tears to her eyes,” Bruyckere said. There are three trails people can

choose to walk all of them around two kilometres. Bruyckere said registration is at 9 a.m. and people can begin walking

right away. There will be light refreshments donated by the Qualicum Bakery and the event winds up at 4 p.m. The first walk on the Hof Waldek Farm raised almost $20,000 and Bruyckere said every year people have been generous. The event is just one of 90 such events in communities across the country with 14,000 participants raising $2.8 million in Canada last year. The farm is located past Morningstar Golf Course just past the train tracks on Hodges Road.

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ECHO prepares for a new season Local troupe has an exciting fall lineup for lovers of live theatre in Oceanside area QUALICUM BEACH — ECHO Players in Qualicum Beach this week announced a whole new season of theatrical excitement, with an array of comedies, a murder mystery, a drama and a family Christmas production on tap. The season opens in October with Laura by Vera Caspary and George Sklar. Directed by the experienced ECHO member Werner Koch, this is a play set in the 1940s. It involves the unraveling of the baffling murder of our heroine Laura and is a fine example of the American Detective genre.

In December, ECHO offers Blitzen by Julian Wiles, a warm, moving story about a family who re-discover the magic of Christmas following a hurricane which leaves their home in a shambles. Directed by Eileen Butts, a long-serving member of ECHO Players who recently directed Anne of Green Gables for B2B, it will be an ideal Christmas entertainment for the whole family. The first of this season’s comedies appears in February, 2012 with You can’t get there from here by Pat Cook and directed by Wendy Punter.

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ECHO Players ready for a new season of theatre. Wendy directed the popular Over the River and Through the Woods last season. Strange happenings at a bed and breakfast draw the attention of a reporter with hilarious consequences. Dancing at Lughnasa, by Tony awardwinning playwright Brian Friel, will run in April, 2012, directed by Sue Murguly. Set in Donegal, Ireland during the 1930s and filled with drama and laughter, it

involves theatregoers in the lives of the five Mundy sisters and their older brother, a retired priest. It was made into a successful movie, starring Meryl Streep and Michael Gambon. This production will be ECHO Players’ entry in Theatre BC’s North Island Zone Festival. The season ends in May and June with the hilarious comedy Office Hours by Norm Foster, one of Canada’s best-known

playwrights. Directed by Gerri Hemphill, it features the mores and morals of the modern office, some humorous, others savage and bizarre, all delivered in Foster’s sharply funny and witty dialogue. In addition, the Annual Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival will be held at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach during the first week of November, 2011. Details about these plays are available in the 2011/2012 season brochure at the Village Theatre. They are also posted on ECHO Players’ website at www. echoplayers.ca). To enquire about season tickets, phone the Box Office at 250752-3522. — Submitted by ECHO Players

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Time running out for MISTIC entries

Its not too late to get your entry in for the 2011 Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council Awards, but there’s no time to lose. The deadline for entry into the sixth annual MISTIC awards, for the best and brightest ideas on Vancouver Island, is Sept. 16. The awards recognize the achievements of businesses and individuals that push the

boundaries as they engage in technology and developing creative concepts within the region. Categories include manufacturing, agri foods, digital media, emerging product, environmental excellence, innovation, value added products, young innovators, excellence in technology, innovative start up, technology leadership and more. A short-list of nominees in each category

will be released in October, prior to the MISTIC convention on November 2. “The awards are about recognizing the wealth of technology, ideas and creativity on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and Gulf Islands,” said MISTIC spokesperson Paris Gaudet. For more information or to enter, visit www. mistic.ca. — News staff

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Turn left feet into rights By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Looking for something fun to do on Sunday? Strap on your dance shoes and hit the floor. Forever Yung Dance Studio in Parksville is inviting everyone to come and check out their dance floor on Sunday, September 11th from 10 a.m. until noon. The Open House is an opportunity for people to see dancers in action and to perhaps attempt a few smooth moves themselves. Ken Yung said they want people in this area to know that there is a huge ballroom community in the mid-island area that brings a lot of people together. Yung says learning how to ballroom dance opens the door to many social opportunities on the Island. “People think they can’t come out because they don’t have a partner but there are lots of opportunities for single people here,” Yung said. His partner Lisa Rimmer agrees, adding they often connect with dancers in Nanaimo, Courtenay and other Island communities. “Our studio is smack dab in the middle of the Island so it is perfectly located,” Rimmer said. Many of the local ballroom dancers who train with Yung have started preparing for the Grand Ball competition, which is held the second weekend in November in Richmond.

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Knox gears up for their fall fair Knox fair should have something for everybody, particularly if they show up early on Saturday For the seventh consecutive year, Knox United Church will present its annual fall fair on Saturday, September 17 at the corner of Pym and Humphrey in Parksville. The fair is now an established presence in the Oceanside autumn calendar, with its emphasis on family fun and fellow-

ship, great food and entertainment and value-packed booths of all kinds. Outdoor activities will kick off at the garage sale and used furniture tent at 8 a.m. with the Knox building complex opening at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and coffee will be served with best booth bargains going to the early

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Knox United Church Fall Fair organizer Doug White has finished erecting signs around town. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO

and “strawberry delight!” Space is limited so park at Ballenas High School (who generously provide their parking lot for Knox use) and then ride the free shuttle to the church. Please leave your pets at home – the site gets really crowded. If you plan on

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Town of Qualicum Beach intends to exempt, by adopting bylaws prior to October 31, 2011, the following properties from municipal property taxes for: 1. The taxation year 2012 for the estimated amount of taxes shown: Lots 2 and 3, Plan 3414, District Lot 101A, Newcastle Land District; 2945/49 Island Highway West (Welch Park) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $13,978 2013 - $14,468 2014 - $14,974 Lot 6, Block 10, Plan 1894, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 211 Fern Road West (Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach – Sunrise) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $3,250 2013 - $3,363 2014 - $3,481 Lot 1, Plan 27288, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 250 First Avenue West (Kiwanis Housing) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $8,815 2013 - $9,124 2014 - $9,443 Lot A, Plan 8548, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 110 Second Avenue West (Village Theatre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $5,500 2013 – $5,692 2014 - $5,891 Portion of District Lot 101 & 101A, Newcastle Land District, SW PT NE of PL3868; SW PT NE of PL3868; REM SW PT; PT SW of RD; NE PT SW of RD; 2711 Island Highway West (Tourist Bureau) Estimated taxes for the following years 2012 - $2,419 2013 - $2,504 2014 - $2,592 Portion of Lot B, Plan VIP58293, District Lot 59 & 60, Newcastle Land District, Except Plan VIP59287; 644 Memorial Avenue (Curling Rink) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $3,143 2013 - $3,253 2014 - $3,367 Portion of Lot 9, Plan 2047, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District Except Plan 27288, 42165, VIP55424, VIP60676; 665 Jones Street (Lawn Bowling Club) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $16,832 2013 - $17,421 2014 - $18,031 Portion of Lot 9, Plan 2047, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District Except Plan 27288, 42165, VIP55424, VIP60676; 298 First Avenue West (Beaufort Squadron @ Scout Hall) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $1,077 2013 - $1,115 2014 - $1,154 Lot A, Plan 16180, District Lot 57, Newcastle Land District, Except PART IN PLAN 3022 RW; 587 Beach Road (Museum) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $4,180 2013 - $4,326 2014 - $4,477 Lot 3 & 4, Block 17, Plan 2005, District Lot 58, Newcastle Land District; 181 Sunningdale Road West (District 69 Family Resource Association) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $10,476 2013 - $10,843 2014 - $11,223 Lot A, Plan 9145, District Lot 63 and remainder of Plan 1026, DL 57-62, Newcastle Land District; 469 Memorial Avenue (Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $64,515 2013 - $66,773 2014 - $69,110 Lot 1, Plan 13424, District Lot 57, Newcastle Land District; 210 Crescent Road West - (Valhalla Hospice) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $12,212 2013 - $12,639 2014 - $13,082 Lot 2, Plan 43567, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 122 Fern Road West (TOSH Arts Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $18,276 2013 - $18,916 2014 - $19,578 Strata Lot 1, Plan VIS5454, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 703 Memorial Avenue (Qualicum Beach Seniors’Activity Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $7,591 2013 - $7,856 2014 - $8,131 Lot 21, Block 8, Plan 1894, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 124 Second Avenue West (Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Office) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $1,760 2013 – $1,822 2014 - $1,885 Block 5, Plan 1894, DL 78, Newcastle Land District; 180 Veterans’ Way (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $10,112 2013 - $10,466 2014 - $10,832 Lot A, Plan 19140, District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District; 591 Arbutus Street (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $16,733 2013 - $17,319 2014 - $17,925 Lot 12, Block 5, Plan 1835, District Lot 53, Newcastle Land District; 423 First Avenue West (Jehovah’s Witnesses) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $13,327 2013 - $13,794 2014 - $14,277 Lot A, Plan 50661, District Lot 58/59, Newcastle Land District; 138 Hoylake Road West (St. Mark’s Anglican Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $13,060 2013 - $13,517 2014 - $13,990 Lot A, VIP58293, District Lot 60, Newcastle Land District; 150 Village Way (St. Stephen’s United Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $12,629 2013 - $13,070 2014 - $13,528 Lot 1, Plan 13066, District Lot 122, Nanoose Land District; 825 Village Way (Christian Fellowship Centre) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $19,054 2013 - $19,721 2014 - $20,411 Plan VIP59287, District Lot 57 & 58, Newcastle Land District, those parts shown as “Road to be Closed”; 600 Beach Road (Qualicum Community Baptist Church) Estimated taxes for the following years: 2012 - $2,259 2013 - $2,339 2014 - $2,420 Trudy Coates Corporate Administrator Town of Qualicum Beach

2011 Notice of Tax Sale - City of Parksville Pursuant to section 254 of the Community Charter and Section 405 (1) of the Local Government Act, the City of Parksville is required to publish the legal description and street address, if any, of properties subject to tax sale. The following properties will be offered for sale by public auction on Monday September 26, 2011, at 10 am in the Forum at Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC, unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest are sooner paid. List Subject to Alteration Folio 00010.000 00098.162 00118.400 00297.045 00437.101 00437.102 00437.103 00437.104 00437.105 00437.106 00437.107 00437.108 00437.109 00437.110 00437.111 00437.112 00437.113 00437.114 00437.115 00437.116 00437.118 00437.119 00437.120 00437.121 00437.122 00437.123 00437.124 00437.125 00437.126 00437.127 00437.128 00437.129 00437.130 00437.133 00437.134 00437.135 00437.137 00437.138 00700.220 10095.004 70290.221

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Legal Description Upset Price LOT B DL 4 PLAN 4814 10,027.54 LOT 32 DL 4 PLAN 26550 5,020.51 LOT 1 DL 3&42 PLAN 14815 39,440.08 LOT 10 DL 14 PLAN 21120 6,347.35 LOT 1 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,941.08 LOT 2 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,437.24 LOT 3 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,096.06 LOT 4 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,050.53 LOT 5 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,100.61 LOT 6 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,025.73 LOT 7 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,383.85 LOT 8 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,553.71 LOT 9 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,685.31 LOT 10 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,135.58 LOT 11 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,775.17 LOT 12 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,566.18 LOT 13 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,182.64 LOT 14 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,224.56 LOT 15 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,155.61 LOT 16 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,736.23 LOT 18 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,822.94 LOT 19 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,114.58 LOT 20 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,340.86 LOT 21 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,964.94 LOT 22 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,797.39 LOT 23 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,351.05 LOT 24 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,380.98 LOT 25 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,316.23 LOT 26 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,067.79 LOT 27 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,381.78 LOT 28 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,030.54 LOT 29 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,319.83 LOT 30 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,638.74 LOT 33 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,593.03 LOT 34 DL 89 SP VIS4770 4,642.90 LOT 35 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,121.25 LOT 37 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,234.12 LOT 38 DL 89 SP VIS4770 5,460.68 LOT 20 DL 40 SP VIS4116 13,309.00 LOT 4 DL 13 SP VIS7026 5,232.86 MHR # 14698, BAY #22, PV MHP 1,586.65

Notice to Prospective Purchasers Successful bidders must pay the upset price by cash or bank draft immediately following the tax sale and must pay the remainder of the full bid price no later than 2 pm on the date of tax sale; failure to pay will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10 am on the following day. Purchasers of tax sale properties should be aware that they will NOT have the right to receive title or possession until after one year following the date of the tax sale. During this period, the registered owner of the property has the right to redeem the property from the tax sale thus cancelling the sale. For further information, please contact the Finance Department at 250 248-6144. In the case of all properties, the City of Parksville makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. It is the buyer’s responsibility to satisfy them self regarding the condition/potential of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Hollywood History — Truth or Travesty? The Nature Versus Nurture Debate. Introduction to the Night Skies. Shakespeare in Love. These are just a few of the interesting and stimulating courses being offered this fall and winter by ElderCollege, with its commitment to learning for life. Through ElderCollege this year you can learn to play bridge, take part in a nonfiction book club, find out more about local birdlife (Birding — Backyard and Beyond) or about local water issues (A Different Take on Water) and much more. There are no exams or compulsory assignments, much class participation and a relaxed atmosphere with the pleasure of getting together with people who share your interests. As the current ElderCollege brochure advises, “Make new friends and learn something new.” ElderCollege is a program of Vancouver Island University, organized and presented through a volunteer society, of which ElderCollege students are members for $15 a year. The instructors are volunteers and ElderCollege is fortunate to have many knowledgeable and enthusiastic individuals to call on. Classes usually meet once a week for two hours, over six-weeks. All are held during daylight hours, usually at the Nanaimo or Parksville VIU campus, which are both easily accessible by bus with ample parking. Most courses are $38 plus HST. By popular demand the age requirement has been dropped to 50 this year. Pick up a brochure at VIU campuses, online at www.viu. ca/eldercollege, or by calling 1 866-734-6252. — by Elizabeth Marsland, VIU

More Power. Less Fuel. Great Value is a comparison between the entire current Chrysler Canada lineup and the entire 2010 Chrysler Canada lineup. Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ±, ††, §, ' The Have It All Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after September 1st, 2011. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$20,798 Purchase Price applies to 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E+CL9) only and includes $8,000 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2011 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ±Variable Prime Rate financing up to 84 months is offered on approved credit on most new 2011 vehicles to qualified retail customers through TD Financing Services, Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank. Bi-weekly payments shown are based on 84-month terms. Variable rate shown is based on TD, RBC and Scotiabank Prime Rate and fluctuates accordingly. Payments and financing term may increase or decrease with rate fluctuations. TD offer is not open to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Some conditions apply. See participating dealers for complete details. ††Customer Choice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services and Ally Credit Canada is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on select new 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models. Taxes on the full negotiated purchase price are payable at the beginning of the contract term resulting in higher payments than payments taxed on a periodic basis and are not reflected in advertised payments. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. (Different contract terms apply to Ally Credit Canada offers. See your dealer for complete details.) Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of returning their vehicle through a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges), financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates or paying the residual balance in full. Some conditions apply. Customer Choice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised Customer Choice Financing offers are TD offers. Example: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (29G) with a Purchase Price of $27,195 financed at 4.99% APR over 60 months with payments amortized over 85 months equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $175 and one final payment of $9,073 for a cost of borrowing of $4,656 and a total obligation of $31,851. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage and wear and tear charges, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges not included. Dealers may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. §2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,395. Pricing includes freight ($1,400) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealers may sell for less. 'Loyalty Bonus Cash is offered on most new 2011 and 2012 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models (with the exception of 2011/2012 Dodge Caliber Canada Value Package and SE Plus, Grand Caravan Canada Value Package, Grand Caravan Cargo Van, Journey Canada Value Package, Avenger SE, Ram 1500 Reg Cab [4x2 & 4x4], Ram Chassis Cab, Jeep Wrangler 2-door Sport, Patriot Sport [4x2 & 4x4] and Compass Sport [4x2 & 4x4] and Chrysler 200 LX) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include those that had entered into a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram vehicle Gold Key Lease with a maturity date from September 1st, 2011 and forward. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ^Based on January through June 2011 R. L. Polk sales total registrations. ■Based on Ward’s 2011 Small Van Segmentation. Excludes other Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. ¤Based on 2011 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under licence. ®SIRIUS and the dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Customer Choice Financing is a trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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