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Errington man stabbed in fight Victim was trying to defend his father in neighbourhood dispute NEIL HORNER
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A 44-year-old man trying to defend his father was stabbed twice this week when a neighbourhood dispute got out of hand in Errington. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman reported the stabbing took place at a home on Fairdowne Road in the afternoon of April 30 when the victim’s father got into a dispute with a man and woman who were also at the property. “The altercation turned into a physical fight and escalated quickly when a knife was pulled out,” Foreman said. “The victim attempted to defend his father and was stabbed in the melee.” Upon police attendance victim was being treated for two stab wounds, one to the stomach and one to the leg. Police quickly located the two suspects in the stabbing, a 35-year-old Parksville man and a 27-year-old woman from Errington. The woman was released on a promise to appear in court and the man was held in custody. Foreman said charges of assault with a weapon and aggravated assault have been recommended to the Crown. The victim was released from hospital and is currently recovering from his injuries.
A day to mourn Workers pause for those killed on the job
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Across Canada April 28 was observed as a National Day of Mourning and in Parksville a small group gathered to remember workers who have been killed, inured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
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Bob Smits and Ellen Oxman of the Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council led the gathering at the community park with a moment of silence for those who have lost their lives to workrelated incidents or occupational diseases in British Columbia. A total of 142 workers died on the job in B.C. last year.
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BRING ON THE HEAT: The 20th annual Fire and Ice Festival in Qualicum Beach takes place tomorrow. Chef Eric Edwards from the Cedar Room at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort in Parksville and his team of culinary professionals are hoping their recipe will take the trophy for the Best Professional Chili award this year. See A19 for more.
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STARTING POINT Win tickets to garden show Flower fanciers and bloom buffs won’t want to miss the upcoming Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society’s 21st annual garden tour event, slated for May 12 and 13. The News can help. We have two free tickets to the event, which will see participants touring some of the area’s most stunning gardens from French Creek to Qualicum Beach. All you need to do to win is send your name and home number to reporter@pqbnews.com or drop off your details to our office in Parksville. Winner will be chosen in a random draw. — NEWS Staff
Libby lops her locks for lupus Libby Elliott doesn’t want anyone to go through what one of her friends had to go through — waking up one day to feel like she had switched bodies with her grandmother. That’s why she cut her hair Thursday to raise money for research into lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can make even young people feel like their bodies are old, worn out and tired. Elliott cut her hair at Errington Elementary School on May 3, with her long hair going to Locks for Love, which makes wigs for young cancer patients, and all proceeds going towards lupus research. It’s not too late to donate to her worthy cause. Visit Libby’s site at www.facebook.com/libbysLocksForLupus for more information. — NEWS Staff
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The official opening of the Errington School Trail last weekend included nature stations and student nature guides (left to right) Amber Deakin, Maxine Creery, Jenna Muldum, Maia Gillard, Baileigh Martini, Owen McAlpine, Cameron Mazey and Emma in front.
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With a group of enthusiastic youth nature guides standing by, the new 650-metre Errington School Trail was officially opened Saturday, April 28. The trail is the first of the community trails linking low-traffic roads to be developed in Area F (Coombs, Errington, Hilliers) to be funded through the Arrowsmith Community Trails Project. Members of the public joined in the celebration sponsored by the Regional District of Nanaimo at the trailhead where students from Errington Elementary School sang O’ Canada. There was a special cake and refreshments for the occasion and the crowd was invited to take a walk along the trail where nature stations were set up each with its own nature guide. The eight nature guides were instructed and trained on the flora that exists throughout the trail. The Grade four and five students from Err-
ington Elementary School are now experts in their particular piece of nature and will impart their knowledge to other students at the school. The students wore signs with information about the native plants and trees that grow in the area such as the dull Oregon grape and the salal. During the opening ceremonies, Wendy Glover of the Errington Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) said the trail is a huge blessing for the school and fits in with the curriculum of health, fitness and the sciences. She said the student role models will encourage other kids to learn about nature and she is confident the peer mentorship program will flourish in school. The completion of the multi-use trail along undeveloped Fairdowne and Kopernick between the school and Middlegate is part of a planned network of trails in Area F that will make it easier for pedestrians, runners, cyclists and equestrians to get out and get active.
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A lesson through the lens Qualicum Beach Elementary School student takes a look at playground behaviours and teaches a valuable lesson to both teachers and students BRENDA GOUGH
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The students at Qualicum Beach Elementary School (QBES) have been working hard on social responsibility and setting an example of how to behave at school. Last month during a school assembly a lesson on expected and unexpected behavior was presented in a power point presentation featuring the photography of grade four student Jessica Rose. Rose has become the unofficial school reporter and spends her time at lunch and recess taking pictures of students. Her EA Michele Jack said she realized that Rose has a great eye for pictures when she let the budding photogra-
pher snap some photos with her camera. “She got interested in photography last year. I let her use my camera and I realized she had great composition. She would group kids together and take amazing shots,” admitted Jack. Principal Leanna Garner purchased a camera for the school this year and Rose has been an enthusiastic shutter bug ever since. Staff at the school decided to use Rose’s photos for a powBRENDA GOUGH PHOTO er point project about expectGrade four QBES student Jessica Rose takes a photo of her EA Michele Jack (left) and Principal Leanna ed behavior at school. Garner. The trio made a presentation to the school board on April 24. Rose had shots of kids do“The kids need to see what presentation was shared with ing the right thing on the a positive way to let students playground as well as some know how to behave and rath- is expected from them and it School District 69 (Qualicum) students behaving in an unex- er than point out that some was well received at the as- trustees and the gallery at the April 24 school board meetbehavior is bad, they term it sembly.” pected manner. Rose’s creative power point ing. Jack said the project was unexpected.
QBMS students impress with their green initiatives BRENDA GOUGH
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A classroom energy diet challenge put on by Canadian Geographic has motivated Qualicum Beach Middle School (QBMS) to lessen their carbon footprint. The contest to increase awareness and knowledge about energy use among Canadian students had several challenges including creating a video to encourage people to reduce their energy consumption. In February and March students worked together to complete a variety of energy saving
challenges which has resulted in less garbage going into the landfill and more items being recycled and composted. Best of all, two student video projects entered in the video challenge came in the top 50 in Canada and won the school two flip video cameras. Some of the challenges included designing an energy saving logo, calculating your carbon footprint and giving up electronic games for a week. One challenge had students go on a search for phantom power (standby power) sources around their classroom.
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A variety of Grade six, seven and eight classrooms participated in the challenge but principal Darren Freeman informed school district trustees that the project really snowballed. “The neat thing is ... this project just took over the whole school and students were fully involved,” said Freeman. Two classrooms entered a challenge in which students worked together to create a one minute video promoting energy saving. The creative videos had an energy-wise message presented in a humorous way.
A small group of Grade eights worked as peer tutors helping the Grade six and seven classes with downloading, converting and editing video files. They also did a garbage inventory sort to show the rest of the school what was going into the landfill versus what could be recycled Teacher/Librarian Cheryl Cameron who helped organize the project is currently taking home the compost now being collected. Students hope that eventually all schools in the district will be on a compost collecting program.
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“Cut broom in bloom!” It’s a familiar cry in District 69 which is on the front line of an Island wide battle against the invasive weed, according to experts. “Once people go out and cut broom, and realize how fun it is, and how much better the area looks, they find themselves looking for more broom to cut – in their own neighborhoods, parks and trails,” said Broombuster director Joanne Sales. “Then they cut it on their own. That’s the key to a community’s success.” Scotch broom, a non-native plant, has spread across south Vancouver Island and has a strong foothold in Oceanside, Sales said. Community groups and municipalities are hoping to stop the aggressive plant that crowds out native plants and damages the ecosystem. While people may enjoy the yellow flowers, broom is
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called “the scourge of pasture land” because it takes over open fields, damages farms, prevents forest re-growth, is a fire hazard and is toxic to animals. Now is the time to cut Scotch broom. When cut at ground level while in bloom, it dies in the summer heat and does not spread seeds. The bloom lasts around four to six weeks depending on the weather. Sales said they are always looking for volunteers, both for the community cuts and to cut on their own. People don’t need permission to cut it on their own property. Call Broombusters to arrange a pick-up or leave it in place to decompose. The regional district and local municipalities support the initiative, but people should contact Broombusters before cutting on public land, they can provide tools and information. Sales recommends joining a community cut as a good way to get started and learn
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Workers who died remembered CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
Each year in Canada, 1,000 workers will be She said the pain has been lasting but she has killed at work. found the strength to talk about the experience Oxman said the numbers are unacceptable in hopes of raising awareness. and more must be done to keep workers safe. “Feeling awful about dad taking his shift that Lisa Arlint reiterated that message when she terrible day, my brother will never work in the spoke to the group about the devastating loss to bush again.â€? her family after her father was killed The Grande Prairie mother of two working in the woods in northeastsaid it isn’t fair that her dad didn’t ern B.C. get to see his grandchildren. Six years after it happened, the “Being without him is so hard,â€? daughter and family of falling conshe said. “On happy occasions, tractor Rusty Testawitch still hasn’t we’re always reminded he isn’t there. recovered from the fact that he was Dad’s missed four grandchildren — killed. my children and my sister’s. Some Arlint held back her tears as she times are worse than others — my spoke on behalf of her family on Satwedding, buying our ďŹ rst home, urday, April 28 at the Day of Mournbringing our babies home from the ing ceremony honouring workers Lisa Arlint speaks about hospital. who have died on the job. The family will live with this forher father’s death “It was ďŹ ve days before Christever, paying the price for my father’s mas, and dad had two cut trees hung up on a death,â€? said Arlint. “I hate that company. Maybe standing tree. He tried to free them by felling the they didn’t kill Rusty Testawitch, but they didn’t standing tree, but it came down on top of him,â€? do a good job of keeping him alive. There were Arlint said. no safety people, no protocol for emergencies “My dad lay there all alone, suffering for four like my dad’s. hours. Just before he passed, my uncle found “I’m angry, and dad would be, too. He was him, and he died in his brother’s arms.â€? a stickler for safety. If his men couldn’t afford Testawitch was 52 years old, running a small boots, he’d buy them boots. He made sure they business — a strong, healthy family man who had safety training. If one of his employees died never had a workplace injury before. on the job, it would’ve devastated my dad.â€? She said it was the saddest Christmas ever Arlint said she wants workers and employers when they lost their dad. everywhere to take the example of her father to “Our hearts weren’t in it. We put a tree up heart. She said everyone should work hard to for my nieces and nephews, but didn’t want to. ensure workers are safe — because incidents Mom left the funeral arrangements to us. ‘What- like this are preventable, and because it’s the ever you want,’ she said. I remember shopping right thing to do. — Brenda Gough photo on Boxing Day for clothes to bury dad in.â€?
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An alert citizen is being credited with being a key player in the arrest of a suspected drunk driver in Errington. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said the incident took place on April 30 when an alert citizen called the RCMP after observing a very erratic driver on Grafton Road. “The complainant called 911 to report that a woman was driving a white Pontiac sedan and was all over the road, even swerving into the oncoming lane of trafďŹ c,â€? Foreman said. Police rushed to the area, located the vehicle and arrested the grossly intoxicated female driver. Charges of Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle have been recommended to Crown counsel. — NEWS staff
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Nile Creek Enhancement Society (NCES) volunteers are pleased with their efforts to restore the pink salmon run in the Bowser area. Kowisha Chabassol, 14, (left) and 16-year-old Susan Chabassol are two of the dedicated volunteers who fed the salmon fry in the net pens at Deep Bay Marina.
Thief hits cancer collection It was a particularly heartless theft. Oceanside RCMP reported this week that a man broke into a local gas station early on April 28 and stole a daffodil coin box used to collect funds for cancer. Corporal Jesse Foreman reported the theft took place just after 4 a.m. when a man used a crowbar to pry the lock off the door at the CoOp gas station on Island Highway and CorďŹ eld Street. Surveillance footage revealed that the suspect was acting alone. He is described as a Caucasian male, about six feet, two inches tall with
a slender build. He was wearing a blue ball cap, blue hooded sweatshirt, jeans and work boots. “Cancer has affected millions of people and it is hard to ďŹ nd someone who hasn’t lost a loved one to the disease,â€? Foreman said. “It is troubling that someone would steal a collection box that’s sole purpose is to collect money for research and awareness of the disease.â€? Anyone with information regarding this crime please call the Oceanside RCMP at 250248-6111 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — NEWS staff
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If Oceanside residents find their eyes popping when they look at their electricity bills, they shouldn’t blame their new smart meter, says BC Hydro spokesperson Ted Olynyk. Rather, he said, people should consider the recent eight per cent rate hike and their own consumption patterns as possible reasons for the spike. In an interview Wednesday, Olynyk said the perception that smart meters cause bills to jump is false. “Over half the questions we have in regards to high bills come from the old analog meters,” he said. “There is not a relationship between high bills and smart meters.” Olynyk said while there are many benefits to smart meters, they essentially do what the old analog meters do, which is
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orking British Columbians at the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum should be at least somewhat pleased with the implementation on Tuesday of the third instalment of the provincial government’s increase to the minimum wage. At just $10.25 per hour, it’s not likely any celebrations will involve caviar, yachts or carriage rides around the park, but the 75-cent per hour bump to their paycheques should give them a chance to at least marginally improve their lifestyles or at least stay away from having to go to the food bank to make ends meet. True, some business groups are crying foul, arguing that British Columbia will stand to lose thousands and thousands of jobs because of the raise, but they might take a moment to ponder the philosophy of one of the most successful industrial magnates of all time, Henry Ford, who stressed the need to produce the highest quality products possible, for the lowest price possible, while paying the highest wages possible. Ford was well aware that in order for him to sell his automobiles, people needed to be able to afford to buy them, and that rings true in other areas as well. When you give money to those at the bottom end of the ladder, do they send it into an offshore account? No. What they do is they spend it — and chances are they are going to do so in their local community. Perhaps the guy flipping burgers isn’t going to spend that extra money at his place of work, but they could well spend it at the clothing store down the street or the grocery store on the corner. There’s a saying much-touted by the upper echelons in the business world when they are going to the government to give them yet another tax break or other lucrative concession: a rising tide floats all boats. What should be kept in mind however is that this saying holds true at the bottom end of the scale just as well — if not better — as at the top. — editorial by Neil Horner
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Letters HOSPITAL IS NEEDED It was with considerable surprise that I heard that the provincial government has budgeted $600 million to build new hospitals in both Campbell River and Comox. This, while refusing to spend any more than $15 million on a building that only provides services that duplicate what we already have here in the area. This may partly be a result of the comment made at the demonstration in front of our MLA’s ofďŹ ce recently where it was stated that Comox did not have a hospital. This was of course correct at the time. Information I have received since moving here is that Comox has one of the best hospitals on the Island. Having had the experience of attending the Nanaimo General on a Saturday evening recently and joining the lineup waiting for medical attention it was obvious that more emergency facilities are needed. There is however the possibility that there are requirements for more laboratory services here as I have had occasions where there have been long lineups at the existing clinic. The problem I have with building new hospitals where they already exist is that the travelling time and distance can be crucial. With this in mind I ďŹ nd that the distance between Comox and Campbell River is approximately 48 kms. This means anyone living between the two is only 24 kms from a hospital, whereas Parksville is 32 kms and Qualicum Beach is 41 kms from Nanaimo.
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As well, there is only one road access to Nanaimo and as anyone who has ever been held up by an accident knows there is no other way to go! Port Alberni is 48 kms and that is not an option. If the intention of the powers that be is to have a building to house ofďŹ ces to provide information on better home care, I question why we need the medical centre at all. Therefore we need overnight beds and basic hospital services in this area! RICHARD A. YOUNG Parksville
COAL IS SCARY STUFF I have been following the different letters over the last few years regarding the proposed Raven coal mine. Of particular interest to me is the last letter from Mr. Alf Randall (THE NEWS, April 24) wherein he again states what he refers to as facts. The Tsable River for instance never has recuperated and there is no thriving ďŹ sh population. Mr. Randall is right about one thing though, the water runs through these coal veins clear and pure but the danger in coal mining comes in the extraction and handling. Environmentally there is going to be damage of substantial amounts. I don’t live in the Raven coal mine area. However, I am concerned. I would like everybody on the Island to Google “Burning the Future: Coal in Amer-
ica� www.burningthefuture.org. It will scare the daylights out of anybody. HERMAN VANDERBYL Parksville
A PARK FOR US ALL Qualicum Beach is a beautiful town, though less beautiful now that the row of trees separating the buses from the car parking have been so summarily removed, but it is a town much in need of park areas. We have several walking trails, but little in the way of people places. With the removal of the buses we have a wonderful opportunity to create a gathering place for the town, a place where people could stop and chat, sit and enjoy the passing parade. A few benches, some owers, perhaps a fountain, could provide a gathering spot much like the English village green was the focal point of each village. Creating a park where the present car parking space is would be relatively easy to do and would be easily accessible for people walking or with their scooters. By putting a park in the space where the cars are parked, just imagine what a focal point for the community it could be. It would bring people to the area more effectively than any building, be it commercial or arts-oriented, could ever do. Please give thoughtful consideration to creating something for the future for all. CATHERINE KHAN Qualicum Beach
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Yes, I cut in my neighbourhood. I have adopted ďŹ re hall number two in Errington. It’s a little bit I can do to support the ďŹ re hall.
Yes. I am part of the Pioneer Crescent Neighbourhood Association and we have been cutting it as a group.
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VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Do you cut broom in order to control the invasive weed?
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My neighbour cuts it for me. He was across the street cutting broom today. TERRY WILGENHOF Parksville
Yes, I have cut it. I live at Milner Gardens and it gets cut back there. I have also removed it for clients. CANDICE COGHILL Qualicum Beach
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I have just read Arthur Black’s article in today’s newspaper (THE NEWS, May 1). It contains inaccurate statements that should be addressed. The Library of Alexandria was burned by Julius Caesar in 48 BC ... accidentally ... then again by the Emperor Aurelian about 370, then again by a Christian decree in 391. In 642, there was very little left of the great library. Please ask Arthur Black to check his facts before putting incorrect ‘information’ in print. The way he wrote this article, one would think that the Library of Alexandria was intact until the Moslem army came. That is not true! LOUISE WILSON Bowser
PUPPY PROBLEM The private member’s bill introduced by MLA Jane Thornthwaite will not help to curb puppy mills. Adding these regulations to the BC Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act will not impact a puppy mill operation. The bottom line for these operations is simple economics. Their sales market is pet stores. If you eliminate the market, production will stop. I applaud Ms. Thornthwaite for her interest in curbing puppy mills, but suggest that she should work on the details more thoroughly. Seek input from the governing body for ethical breeders — the Canadian Kennel Club. Their code of ethics is stricter than what she’s asking for.
Talk with the city councils of those communities that have banned the sale of live pets in stores. We all agree that the “distress” of animals in puppy mills is horrendous but if you’re going to take the time to present a bill to the legislature, get it right. It needs to be simple, enforceable and aimed in the right direction. As long as the public are uneducated that the “cute little doggy in the window” at the pet store is from a puppy mill, they will continue buy them. And as long as pet stores can continue to sell them, the puppy mills will always have a place to move their merchandise. British Columbia MLAs should vote no to this bill, and send it back to Ms. Thornthwaite’s drawing board to get a bill that will eliminate this problem at the source. DEL BEAULAC Nanaimo
RIGHT BACK AT YOU Recently a legitimate question was raised in parliament about the Conservative government’s ever-changing timetable for our military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s petulant response was to drag up Hitler’s name in a pathetic attempt to smear the official opposition party. Joseph Goebbels, who was Hitler’s propaganda minister, said, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” Perhaps Hitler was in the forefront of Harper’s mind because he has been reading too many books about techniques used by earlier demigogues to manipulate the masses. Perhaps Canadian people are not as gullible as Harper and his propaganda mister, John Baird, believe. Perhaps Harper’s bluster and buffoonery will be seen as another blatant display of contempt for truth and democracy. LLOYD ATKINS Vernon
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DON’T CUT FUNDS Canada has been a leading country over the years in the fight for global immunization by funding basic programs such as the Canadian International Immunization Initiative (CIII). Not renewing this successful little program would represent a huge number of deaths among the poorest of the world. Harper should stop cutting foreign aid to the poorest and must absolutely renew the CIII. BRUNO MARQUIS Gatineau, QC
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y friend beckoned me over. “Hey Neil, check these out,” he said, “They’re pretty strong, but you might like them. Tell me what you think. Don’t worry about the price. It’s on me, the first time anyway, but I bet you’ll be back.” I was sceptical; as anyone might be when made such an offer, but I like to live large when I can and so I try the odd experiment, take the occasional chance. Sure, I replied. I’ll take a dozen. It was a fairly heavy package when he passed it to me, but that’s to be expected from duck eggs. They’re pretty big. I cooked myself up an omelette for Sunday breakfast the next morning. I used three eggs at first, but I added too much other stuff and it was way too lumpy. I added two more eggs, and then another one for good luck. Duck eggs, it’s true, are more flavourful than chicken, and they weren’t bad — at first — but oh, that was a lot of omelette. I soldiered on for quite
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The thing about marijuana is, it’s a weed. It grows pretty much anywhere, so it should be really, really cheap. Only its illegality gives it the kind of value that makes it of interest to organized crime. Make pot legal and it would be the crime bosses throwing their hands up in despair. Some would say it’s a moral issue and I would agree. I don’t see it as immoral to smoke pot, but I do see it as immoral to ruin the lives of thousands of people who would rather smoke a joint than pour a glass of wine after work. For that reason I take my hat off to Parksville mayor Chris Burger and all the other municipal officials at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention who put themselves at risk of puerile ridicule by calling for an end to the war on drugs. It’s nice to see there are at least some municipal officials who can see beyond the circular logic that says pot is illegal because it’s bad and it’s bad because it’s illegal. Neil Horner is THE NEWS’ assistant editor.
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If anyone in your family is a horse lover or you are looking for something unique to do in support of a worthy cause, head to Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay Saturday, May 5 as Vancouver Island’s Hope for Horses Society presents its annual Island Equine Affair. Based on education and awareness, the second annual Island Equine Affair will feature demonstrations, exhibitions, clinicians and more. The Hope for Horses Society is a non-profit organization that was founded on Vancouver Island, but which
contains board members across British Columbia. The society’s sole purpose is to raise and distribute funds which will provide aid to abused and starving equines in need including donkeys and mules. The goal is to provide a fund which reputable organizations such as the BC SPCA can apply for money to provide emergency and short-term care for animals in need. Through fundraising events such as the Equine Affair, the group can assist with essentials such as veterinary care, farrier and training services to allow these animals a much deserved second
chance at a healthier life and forever home. The vision for the Island Equine Affair caters to not only the most experienced of equestrians, but to families that contain horse-crazy enthusiasts who dream of one day owning their own steed. The goal of the society, say organiers, is to make the Island Equine Affair Vancouver Island’s premier equestrian event of its kind in years to come. The day will be educational, informative, entertaining and fun for the whole family with clinics and demonstrations put on by reigning champion Doug Mills, clas-
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sical dressage trainer, Bergi Rommel, hunter/jumper coach and clinician, Bridget Flynn, and other noted local equestrian clinicians including Adiva Murphy, Trish Hyatt, Ashley Roe and many more. There will also be an equine trade fair, an all breed horse extravaganza from 6 to 9 p.m. and action-packed demonstrations, including carriage and driving teams, hunter/jumping, dancing with horses — dressage, and dog agility. The affair runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 with seniors and children under 12 free.
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Lupus sufferers, their family and friends and ordinary concerned citizens will be walking to raise funds.
Lupus walkers to raise funds for research Eileen Fraser reports that the pipers are set to join the annual Walk for Lupus in Parksville this weekend and she hopes many others will join the casual walk to raise awareness of the debilitating disease. The goal is to help bring the autoimmune related disease which has no known cure, home to people who may not know of anyone with it. Called “the disease with a 1,000 fac-
es,� symptoms range from joint pain, hair loss and fatigue to chest pain, swelling feet and legs, seizures or other neurological symptoms. There can be an unusual reaction to sunlight or various types of rashes, small ulcers in the nose or mouth, or the most notable symptom, a red rash across the nose and upper cheeks that look vaguely wolf-like, giving the disease its name — from the Latin for wolf.
People will meet at the clock tower in front of Home Hardware in downtown Parksville at 10 a.m. this Saturday, May 5 and walk up the highway to A&W for refreshments. Visit www.lupuscanada.org for more on the disease or call Eileen at 250-2482905 for more on the lupus support group which meets once a month at a local restaurant. — Auren Ruvinsky
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Qualicum Beach resident Louise Sosa has a big task. She needs to raise $20,000 for the non-proďŹ t organization she supports to educate kids in a poor village in Guatemala. Sosa has been fundraising for Aldea Maya and its efforts in the Guatemalan highlands that assists indigenous Mayans to help themselves through education, nutrition, garden projects and micro-loans. Most students in Chuk Muk are hungry and illequipped but a primary school that sponsors the kids is changing all that and this year funding helped start a middle school in the village. For six years now Sosa has been raising funds to help pay teachers salaries and buy school supplies. At Christmas she sells cards handmade by students from various schools in Dis-
trict 69 with proceeds going towards educating villagers. Sosa said Aldea Maya supports a lot of projects in the village including teaching kids and adults how to grow a garden and make nutritious meals from the fruits of their labour. Every January she to travels to the area to help train students and villagers and brings donations collected in Oceanside. While in the village she pays fair trade prices for beadwork bracelets, and other items, which she sells locally to raise money for the students she has grown to know and love. When the middle school opened this year, Sosa said she was hoping to get 20 students and 40 showed up. “Normally they don’t go past Grade six. I have known a lot of these kids for a long time and the thought of them not going on to middle
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK Your
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FRI. MAY 4 Entertainment
WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED, OLDER L AND HOTTER
7pm Mission Hill Band Rotary house stage, QB
7:30pm ivin gdream Comedy ! team Port Theatre, Nanaimo
Activities
THE OLD DUTCH INN
QB ACOUSTIC CAFE
YOUNG AT ART
7pm, Opening Reception MacMillian Arts Centre
SUCCESS OFF THE TEE CLINIC
Ron Hadley Vocalist: Gergana Velinova 6:30pm, Qualicum Beach
LAZY MIKE AND THE ROCKIN RECLINERS 7pm - Shady Rest Pub
TENORE Gospel music, 7pm - tix $20 PV Fellowship,Church office PV Baptist Church
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RHODODENDRON BLOOM
10am-4pm daily Tea room 10am-5pm daily Mother’s Day tea 11am-4pm To May 13 - Milner Gardens 250-752-6153
39th Annual Errington Farmers Market at Errington Community Park, 10am-1pm
NANOOSE BAY ART EXHIBITION
FIRE AND ICE
RIVER NEVER SLEEPS FESTIVAL
NANAIMO SHIPWRECKS
9am-noon St. Edmund’s Church hall 407 Wembley Road 250-248-0310
MARS SPRING FLING Plant Sale & Garden Advice QB Community Hall starts 8:30am
Yoga Club
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ANNUAL PLANT SALE
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MON. MAY 7 Entertainment
SPCA SHELTER
WORLD LABYRINTH DAY
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7pm Speaker: Jeannette Nienaber Guardian Angels PV Community Centre By donation 250-954-1002
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WED. MAY 9
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ANGELS FOR EVERYONE
Parksville & district Historical Society hosting talk by David Hill-Turner, Craig Heritage Museum PV. 250-248-6966
OPEN MIC FRIDAYS MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT
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TUES. MAY 8
Will Stroet, 6:30pm PV Elementary School CPF fundraiser Frontiersman Pub 8pm-12am, Coombs
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PLANT, BOOK AND BAKE SALE
$75 tix, 5:30-9:30pm Sunrise Ridge Resort, PV
7:30pm, Rotary House Beach & Fern, QB $2.50pp
8am-1pm Qualicum Beach 11am-3pm Qualicum Beach
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Reception will offer, music & refreshments. Local students & teachers have produced excellent art and will be showing throughout May.
FRI. MAY 11 Entertainment
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Opening Reception MacMillan Arts Center, 7pm-9pm
9am-9pm, Arbutus Meadows, Nanoose
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QUALICUM FARMER’S MARKET
ISLAND EQUINE AFFAIR
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Once again this year, The News will have a booth at Fire and Ice as the paper attempts to win back its crown for the people’s choice award.
Tomorrow is chili day in QB Annual Fire and Ice festival offers both visual and taste treats BRENDA GOUGH
reporter@pqbnews.com
The fire promises to be especially hot this year with 25 teams in their decorated booths competing for the best tasting chili. Teams must prepare a minimum of 75 litres of chili with each team having its own distinct flavour. A one-time cup purchase for $4 from the festival ticket sellers will allow you to go from team to team on the streets sampling the culinary fare and voting for your favourite. The teams, all from local restaurants, supermarkets, golf courses, organizations and businesses, are competing for the Best Professional, Best Amateur, and the coveted People’s Choice Award which the public votes for. There is a panel of judges that decides on the best amateur and best professional team. Chefs from Chateau Victoria and The Union Club will be doing some tasting and judging the samples with the winners receiving awards donated by Island Exposures.
The judges mark the chili entries anonymously by numbered entries...even they don’t know whose chili they’re voting on. Each chili has its own special recipe and ingredients. Some of the participating restaurants include Pacific Shores Resort and Spa, TighNa-Mara Seaside Resort, Old Dutch Inn, Lefty’s, Gary’s Bistro, The Shady Rest, The Rod and Gun and The Beach Club Resort. The winner of last year’s coveted plaques for Best Professional Chili and Best Presentation was Parksville’s Beach Club Resort. Chef Eric Edwards from the Cedar Room at Tigh-Na-Mara and his team of culinary professionals are hoping to take home the Best Professional Chili award this year. He said the kitchen team came up with a few ideas and they chose a recipe from one of the apprentices. Edwards said he tweaked it a bit and added his magic and they are now making 100 litres of the hearty stew.
“We don’t want to run out,” he admitted. Although the recipe is top secret, the chef did say it will include some smoked onions, sweet molasses and dark beer. Asked what makes a good chili, Edwards said some good ground beef and “cooking it a day before so the flavors set.” For 21 years now chef Edwards has been constantly creating new features to please the palate at the Parksville resort and each year he changes the chili recipe for the event. He said their chili will include garnishes and your choice of a corn and onion biscuit with roasted peppers or a buttermilk biscuit with cheese from Little Qualicum CheeseWorks. If you want to dig into some southwest inspired dishes, chili cups can be purchased from one of the four ticket tables located at the entrances to the festival; this enables you to try as many different chilies you like.
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Artists with the Nanoose Bay Studio Tour group are holding a group studio exhibition at Nanoose Place on May 5 and 6 to showcase all in one convenient location, the wide range of art and crafts being offered by the 14 participating studios. Works available include pottery, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, paintings, prints, cards, quilts and items that defy easy categorization, all handmade by artists living and creating within the boundaries of Nanoose Bay. The group show will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days and admission is free. The Nanoose Bay Studio Tour group was originally formed in 2009 to provide local artists collectively with a way to make themselves and their studios known to the community and to visitors to the area.
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With the Internet a-buzz about the graphic photographs of an octopus eating a seagull by Victoria this week, Parksville resident Wayne Duke had his own tale to tell. “I witnessed a male bald eagle land in a tidal pool while visiting Denman Island,” he said. “Curious as to what he may be up to, I focused in as best as I could considering the distance and to my amazement he had grabbed onto an octopus.” Amazed, he took several photographs of the strugle that ensued. “What I saw was a real life struggle, nature at it’s rawest,” he said. “The eagle tried every possible way it could to remove this octopus from the shallow pool. In the end, I would consider it a draw. The eagle was totally exhausted and the octopus was minus a few bites but able to find safety in a crevice and await high tide.”
Green grants on tap The Regional District of Nanaimo is now providing incentives to residents who protect local water resources by purchasing rainwater harvesting systems and efficient toilets. The RDN has also renewed its Green Building Incentive Program in the RDN Electoral Areas, with the goal of encouraging residents to invest in energy efficiency, emission reductions and green building practices. Up to $750 is available for residents of all four municipalities and seven electoral areas who purchase and install a 1,000 gallon cistern for rainwater capture. In addition, a $50 rebate is available for electoral area residents who replace a conventional toilet with a dual flush or high-efficiency alternative. Green building incentives are available to residents for upgrading old wood stoves, installing domestic solar hot water systems, grading site-cut timber for use in construction, conducting home energy assessments and installing a residential electric vehicle charging station. — Submitted by RDN
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No glass slippers at this fantasy ball Island Fantasy Ball to feature local ballroom dancers on the floor
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Two days of breathtaking international ballroom dance competition takes place this weekend in Nanaimo and some local dancers will be bringing their all to the dance floor. The Island Fantasy Ball May 5 and 6 at the Beban Social Centre is a major event for ballroom dancing with competitors from age six to 60 dancing at levels from novice to expert. The competition attracts top quality dancers from all over and gives local dancers the opportunity to compete with the best of their peers. A colorful and exciting spectacle the event is presented by the Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society and 13 dancers from the Forever Yung Dance Studio in Parksville will be competing. Saturday’s competition starts at noon and the evening finishes with some amazing performances just before concluding at 11:30 p.m. Sunday’s competition begins at 10 a.m. with a whole new slate of competitors and performances including the junior dancers from District 69. The day will feature the International open adult standard championship with timeless and classic waltzes, quicksteps and fox trot. This is the 20th anniversary of the Island Fantasy Ball and it features the undefeated champions, Zillion Wong and
Sarah Liang, who won the Standard BC Closed Championship from 2005 to 2011. They have now retired from amateur competition and the excitement this year will be to see the battle to take over their title, as well as to see top dancers from B.C., Canada and the rest of the world compete for the B.C. open championships. If you admire the beauty and grace of ballroom dance, this is an event to see. From the tantalizing tango to the elegant waltz, dancers will swirl about the room in gorgeous gowns and tuxedos. The skilled athletes who put it all on the dance floor have been working on their routines for months. Now, 16-year-old Ballenas Secondary School student Caitlyn Shworan and her partner Kwalikum Secondary School student 16-year-old Sam Doukakis are confident as they prepare to head into the contest this weekend. The pair have only been dancing together for three months but there were no jitters after a dress rehearsal April 27 at Nanoose Place. “We are pretty new but we have a good chance,” admitted Doukakis. “I’m excited just to be competing,” said Shworan. For the second year running the forever Yung Dance Studio is offering DanceSport scholarships to kids within the local area. Dancesport is the official name given to the sport of competitive dancing and
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Caitlyn Shworan, 16 of Nanoose Bay and her partner 16 year old Sam Doukakis of Errington show their ballroom dance form.
there are 10 scholarships being offered for youth aged seven to 11 who reside in District 69. You don’t need a partner and no experience is required to be eligible for the
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KSS students make beautiful music BRENDA GOUGH
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Dave Stewart leads the choir at the KSS Premier Performance Tuesday night.
The K.S.S. Fine Arts Society annual Premiere Performance May 1 once again proved why music students from Kwalikum Secondary School under the leadership of Dave Stewart and Dan Craven continue to win awards for their performances. The event at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre was a scaled down version and did not include the visual arts but the tradition of excellence from the music program made for a stellar evening of music. The program opened with a performance by the grade 9/10 concert band conducted by
Stewart. Next up, the Grade 9/12 concert choir under the direction of Stewart wowed the crowd with five songs including an arrangement of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. The brass quintet brilliantly performed Three Pieces and Donkey Riding. The Grade 9/12 concert band under the direction of Craven played three selections including Bravura, one of the best known Circus Marches of all time. The evening ended with the massed concert band led by Craven performing Fanfare and Furiosity. Clearly, The KSS music department is having another stellar year.
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fessional and some the right way the amateur but all vydesign should be ing for a cash prize. able to last despite On the panel the weather. of judges is Stew“If you carve it art McTavish and properly it looks the culinary artist even better as it from Parksville who melts… it goes makes ice sculpcrystal clear and tures for events he there is a little bit of caters said the carv- Ice carving a treat drama to it.” ers have to take the McTavish has weather into consideration been making art work out of on Saturday. frozen water with the tools of “It is May… most compe- the trade, chainsaws and ice titions are in the winter so picks for about 18 years now this is one of the more dif- and he has been a judge at ficult ice carving competi- Fire and Ice for many years. tions,” he admitted. He said when he is handHe said if the ice is carved ing out marks for the crystal-
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Taking on a controversial issue in Canada In other words, until there is a complete birth, Canada does not recognize the “child” as human. What then is it? Are most Canadians even aware that the origin of our law regarding the onset of life dates back to 1642. I do not believe this current definition is consistent with 21st century scientific and medical research. Every day, pregnant women, with the help of modern technology, can peer into their wombs and see ultrasound images of their children. Medicine recognizes a point of viability for a child in the womb. Science is prepared to experiment using pre-natal human tissue from conception onward. Psychologists and therapists routinely
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refer to positive prebirth influences and pre-birth trauma. The current “born alive” definition of “human being” relies on centuries-old understandings of medicine, human development and science. Only three other countries in the world now share Canada’s refusal to recognize or protect the interests of children as human beings until the moment of complete birth: China, Vietnam, and North Korea. If we are to uphold Canada as a nation
of freedom and justice, we must uphold the rights of even the youngest and smallest of human persons. This has nothing to do with the debate regarding pro-life or pro-choice (that’s for another day!). This has to do with the fundamental principle of a civilized society attributing value and dignity to the individual. Countless people in nations such as ours have fought hard to gain and guard gender rights, the dignity of workers, the value of the disabled, equality regardless of ethnicity, and the protection of animals. Why is it when the issue of the rights of the unborn is raised that there is such fear? History has instructed us well that we can not, we must not, prejudicially se-
Adoption awareness month at the SPCA May is Adoption Awareness Month at the SPCA and oganizers want to make sure people know there are thousands of wonderful animals up for adoption in B.C. Unfortunately, says BC SPCA spokesperson Lie Chortyk, a very small percentage of the ani-
lect some people as having more intrinsic value than another. The ramifications of following this path are too horrendous to fully contemplate. So I stand, as a voice for the voiceless, demanding justice for the unborn. We must fight for and uphold the basic human right and sanctity of the most vulnerable and most innocent ones of our society. To do otherwise is illogical and unconscionable. Brian Robertson is with the Christian Fellowship Church
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Roger Graham Green March 25, 1947 - April 27, 2012 Roger left us too quickly after a short battle with cancer. He will be missed by his family and his many friends in England, Canada, and throughout the world. He is survived by his brother Rodney (Maureen), niece Sally (David), nephew Jamie (Lisa) and great nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at Yates Funeral Home, 1000 Allsbrook Rd Parksville, BC on Friday, May 4th at 2:00 PM. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
PLAYFAIR, George Alexander Born October 21, 1929 in Toronto, ON Passed away April 29, 2012 in Parksville, BC It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of George. He was a long time employee of Photo Engravers and Electrotypers Ltd and was involved with both the Qualicum Beach and Parksville Royal Canadian Legions. George leaves behind his loving wife Louise of 53 years, sister Maudie Jones, sister-in-law Sandy, brother-inlaw Gary, nieces; Jacquie, Karey (Reggie), Lori, Shayla and Bree McKenzie. He was predeceased by his father George, mother Maud, step-mother Ann Ellen, and brother-in-law Frank. George was an exceptional man, full of generosity, enthusiasm, humility and genuine concern for others’ well being and he will be deeply missed. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES IN SPARWOOD B.C. CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED HEAVY-DUTY OR COMMERICAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN, ALSO HAVE A OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN WOULD ALSO ACCEPT A 3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE IN EITHER TRADE PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUMES TO ATT: BOB AT B N I C. M T N M E C H @ T E L U S. N E T FAX:1-250-425-0715 PH:250-4256535 FOR MORE INFORMATION
HELP WANTED Elm Street Restaurants Inc. o/a Tim Hortons 494 Island Hwy. E., Parksville, BC. Food Counter Attendant Full Time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $10.60/hr + benefits Please apply by email: th2514@shawbiz.ca OR in person.
John McFarlane c/o 405 Wellington Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 2M1 Executor and Estate Trustee.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment
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RCA certificate or equivalent (retired nurse). Duties: R.O.M., post surgery, palliative, personal care & respite. Some meal prep, house cleaning, errands & transportation. Applicants must have a desire to work with seniors in the Oceanside Community. Excellent communication & listening skills are essential. A reliable vehicle & a cell phone are needed. We require a criminal record check, a drivers abstract and a physician’s waiver upon hiring. Applicants should reside in the Oceanside area & must be willing to work various shifts as we provide 24/7 care as required.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD KITCHEN MANAGER Required at Gary’s Bistro. Apply with resume to Gary, 115 2nd Ave. Qualicum.
TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMOTIVE Technician Required for North Vancouver Island GM Dealer. Full time. Wage Benefits pkg. Competitive wage with bonus plan. Great small town to bring up a family. email resume to admin@klassengm.com
EXPERIENCED Construction Labourers needed for high walls concrete forming in Nanaimo. Good wages. Resume: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796. INDEPENDANT AUTOMOTIVE repair shop is looking for a fully licensed automotive tech. Must be experienced in domestic, import and european vehicles 250-248-9679 or mdauto@shaw.ca
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claims against the Estate of Eileen Alice McFarlane of Ottawa, Ontario, formerly of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, who died on or about the 16th day of February, 2012 must be filed with the undersigned before June 1, 2012, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims then received.
JUSTIN ENGDAHL/MANDRYK Justin’s family would like to invite you to a celebration of his life, this Sat. May 5th, at the Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd. in Coombs at 1pm.
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FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.
BOWSER: 3 bdrm mobile on half acre. Long term tenants only. N/P, refs req. $850 mo, avail May. 1. 250-951-7473.
COTTAGES
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COOMBS: 1 bdrm cottage, deck, fenced yard, F/S, W/D, #9-1027 Virginia Rd., avail June. 1, $640/mo + util’s. Call (250)248-2285.
HILLIER- 2 bdrm w/view, new carpet, very clean, 6 appls, lrg covered deck. N/S. Pets? Furnished? $700+ utils. Refs req’d. 250-752-0777.
HOUSEKEEPER 25 yrs. exp. Central Parksville & Qualicum only. Call 250-951-0688
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WORK WANTED: Gardening, Housekeeping, Dog Walking, Car Washing, etc. $18/hr, 2 hour min. Small pick up for Yard Waste Removal. Please call 250-248-3248.
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Parksville/Qualicum Beach News The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is looking for a graphic designer, on a temporary part time basis to create newspaper and web advertising and page layout. A solid understanding of branding principles and the ability to apply your creativity to generating original ideas is a must. Required skills and experience: • A degree or diploma in graphic design (equivalent work experience will be considered) • Minimum 3 years work experience preferred • In-depth knowledge of Creative Suite on a Mac platform • Solid design and conceptual skills • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients. If you pride yourself as being a first-rate graphic designer then this is an opportunity for you to become part of our award-winning team. This position is available on a temporary part time basis, plus additional holiday relief and extra hours as needed. Please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Peggy Sidbeck, Production Manager The Parksville Qualicum Beach News production@pqbnews.com Closing date: Friday, May 11, 2012 www.blackpress.ca
DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING MANURE FOR your garden, free delivery, $60 (truck load). Call Matt at 250-240-1116.
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WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING by PRO HOME MAINTENANCE Call Reid at 250-947-5714. www.prohomemaintenance.ca
HANDYPERSONS HANDYMAN SERVICE rubbish removal, gutters, painting, weeding, lawn work. $25/hr or estimate for bigger jobs. No job too small. 250-586-3370.
HAULING AND SALVAGE PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733.
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LANDSCAPING PAX LANDSCAPING now taking new clients. Please call for quote. Licenced/insured 250-937-0293.
MOVING & STORAGE 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.
PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. A1 QUALITY PAINTING Experienced-Insured-References
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES quit smoking or continue to smoke w/no harmful tars or chemicals. Intro pkg avail. now Call 250-951-9602 Low cost HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
I love to paint! (250) 248-8450. A & M PAINTING. Interior & exterior. Free estimates. Call 250-248-3604. BC PAINTING Inside/Ext 20 yrs exp. 11 yrs in the area. No job too small 250-248-1160. POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
PLUMBING HUDLEY PLUMBING offering reliable quality serv. at a fair price. No truck chgs & senior’s rates avail. Serving Oceanside for over 10 yrs. Call Blaine for a free estimate at 250-2486678. Insured/WCB.
PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING. Oceanside House and Home. Pete 250-927-2641.
RUBBISH REMOVAL MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING! 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Will remove & recycle your unwanted items responsibly. Call us or book online & save!
PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK FLOWER SALE- Baskets & Cedar Planters. Geraniums & Begonias etc. 612 Morning Star Drive, 10am-4pm.
5 ACRES In Qualicum. Close to path for shopping. House 3000 sqft, 4 bath. Shop 30’x40’x16’ ceilings, 220 wiring, 2 12ft doors, pool 23x40. Small barn, security gate, city water. Vendor mortgage financing, 2%. $845,000. Call (250)752-1693. PARKSVILLE, 1 acre, walking distance to Wembley Mall. 1363 sq ft split level home w/2 bdrms, 1-1/2 bath, partially finished basement. 24 x 32 ft shop w/carport & covered RV storage. Lrg garden. Mature fruit & nut trees. $449,900. Call 250-947-5432 PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrms on a 1/3 of an acre, 10 min walk to beach, appliances included, partially fenced. $318,000. Call (250)248-6324.
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WHISKEY CREEK area, 3 bdrm, 14’ wide mobile home, shared acreage, woodstove, cement garage pad, ref’s req, long term, $725. Avail immed. 250-954-1355.
PARKSVILLE, 1-BDRM cabin 500 sq.ft., park-like setting. 4 appl’s. $650. (250)954-1960.
ERRINGTON- 2 BDRM, 2 bath, $1000/mo inclds full statelite, 6 appls, Pets ok. Refs req’d. (250)228-2055.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 2 BEDROOM Duplex, Beach Drive, Chemainus. W/D, HW floors, Ocean views, Pet ok. Jun 1st. 250-516-2527, shawn.sig@shaw.ca 3 bedroom plus over 2000 sq. deck, in quiet Available June 250-724-5537
den, 2 bathrooms, ft. duplex, private area of Errington. 1st. $1000/month.
COOMBS, 1 bdrm duplex, deck, fenced yard, #5-1027 Virginia Rd., avail immed, $580 + utils. (250)248-2285. COUNTRY SETTING North Qualicum. Upper Duplex, 1 bdrm, FS, References NS, No dogs. Avail. May 1st, $675/mo. 250-594-5950.
MODULAR HOMES
HOMES FOR RENT 12th Month for FREE. Recently reno’d 2 bdrm home on priv 1/2 acre in North Qualicum. 1000 sq ft. ,1 bath, large kitchen, woodstove, carport , washer ,dryer, pet neg, $1100 mo. 12th month free. 250-248-7570. 1-BDRM house near Qualicum Bay. 600 sq. ft. F/S, W/D. No smoking, no pets. Open kitchen/living room, lrg bdrm & closet, bath/lndry room. $725 mo + hydro. Avail now. (250)757-9777.
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CATSPAN’S MEGA Book Sale & small garage sale. May 4th & 5th. 9 am start & May 6th. 10am start.In the Wembly Mall!! Don’t miss it!!
PARKSVILLE 780 Daffodil Dr. May 5 & 6 (8-5). Moving Sale. Old ‘84 Oldsmobile, furniture, tools, household, dolls, clothing & something for everyone.
Courtenay Flea Market EVERY SUNDAY Puntledge Road past bottle depot No booking required. Space $15 Vendors set up 7am-2pm Call Greg 250-334-1540
PARKSVILLE, MULTI Unit, 800 Block of Stanhope Rd. Sat. May 5th, (9 - 1) Lots of good household items including lawn mower, air compressor, fridge, etc. Rain or Shine!!
FRENCH CREEK, 1365 Mallard Rd., Sat, May. 5, 8am1pm. Huge Moving/Reno Sale. Near new range, doors, household items, clothing, antiques and much more. INSIDE STORAGE UNIT SALE! 3103 Van Horne Rd. Something for Everyone! Free stuff too... Household effects, see ad online, May 5 & May 6, 9:30 to 3pm.
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MOVING SALE Saturday May 5.
PARKSVILLE 2-BDRM, $750. 892 East Island Hwy. Newly reno’d. May 1. (250)954-1960. PARKSVILLESELF contained 3 bdrm Apartment in house, N/S, $1200 mo includes utilities. 250-468-2000
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317 Village Way, QB 1 bdrm apts, $750. 2 & 3 bdrm townhomes, $950 to $1150. 5 appls, F/P, patio. N/S, sm pet ok. Quiet adult community. Close to town. Office hrs Tuesday’s: 4pm7pm.
L.H. BURNER Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $220. Call (250)586-6673.
COOMBS, COZY 1-bdrm cottage. Quiet Setting, furn’d veranda, yard. Small gardens, woodstove. Incls: laundry, hydro, internet, cable, prkg, trash pickup. N/S. 1 cat ok, no dogs. Sec Dep. 6 mo lease. $865. Refs req’d. 250-248-5508.
MEN’S GARAGE Sale- Estate tools & things. Sat. May 5 9:30am - 2pm. 1911 Bonito Cres, Nanoose Bay.
Parksville 250-248-8251
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PARKSVILLE 2-bdrm mobile park-like setting. 4 appl’s. $800. + utils. (250)954-1960.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
PETS
GE DISHWASHER, white, built-in, excellent condition, $225. Call (250)752-4400.
RENTALS
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“USED” HOUSE FOR SALE. To be removed from present location at purchasers expense by May 31,2012. Make an offer! For more info call Don at 250-248-8684.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
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1380 Dobson Road Errington. Starting at 9am. Tools, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, electronics, bar fridge, electric smoker, nearly new 3-piece leather furniture set, child’s quad 50cc, figurines, large Franklin mint knife collection in case, and Much More! NANAIMO, 2144 Balcarra Pl. May 4-6 (9-6). Massive moving sale. Original art & prints, musical instruments, designer furn. exercise equip. Fridge, stove, microwave, books, CD’s, outdoor equip, grdn furn & tools, Too much to list. PARKSVILLE, 2 Zengel Way. (off of Soriel) May 5 (8:30-2). Great variety. Lots for all!!
Plant Book & Bake Sale St Anne/St Edmund’s Church Hall 407 Wembley Rd. at Church Rd. Parksville Sat .May 5th. 9am - noon. QUALICUM 2910 Palmer Rd. May 5 & 6 (10-3). Moving sale. Furn, household, kids clothing, lots for everyone. QUALICUM 582 HAZELWOOD Pl. May5 (8-2). Moving overseas... EVERYTHING MUST GO. Bdrm set, recliners, TV, bookcases, desk, BBQ, outboard motor, ladders, household, sewing mach. compound bow, downhill skis & much more. QUALICUM BEACH, 445 Quatsino Rd. Sat. May 5th & Sun. May 6th (10-3)Leather goods & travel bags, clothing, shoes, blankets, bed linens, small furn., household goods, misc. Rain or shine!!
QUALICUM BEACH, 535 Crescent Rd. W, Sat (8am-3pm) & Sun (9am-1pm), May. 5 & 6. Estate and Yard Sale. Furniture, china, musical instruments and much, much more. SANDPIPER, FRENCH Creek 230 Lanyon Dr. May 5 (9-4). Furniture, Yamaha piano household , mower and tools.
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3 BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. New home, 15 mins from downtown Qualicum. W/D, F/S, D/W, fenced yard, patio and double garage. N/S, small dog ok with approval. $1300/mo + utils. Avail June. 1. Call 604-290-4290.
COOMBS- 3 bdrm house on .5 acre, beautiful mtn views, garden shed, grape viens, fruit trees, 7 appls, 1.5 bath, wooden floors, drive thru carport and much more. $1450+ hydro. Call (250)590-4778 or fredwiss@gmail.com
EMERALD ESTATES. 55+, large 2 bdrm, 2 bath. New carpets & fresh paint, homemaker & housekeeping incl’d, dining program optional. To view call Oceanside Property Mngmt Avail immed. (250)951-3553.
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1993 PINNACLE Motor Home 34’ - 460 Ford, 26000KM power step, Gen. Set, Solar Panel, Sat. Dish, TV, VCR, Exel Cond. 1997 Geo Tracker. Tow Veh. Avail as pkg. $20,000 or sell sep. 250-898-8381
BOWSER- 1 BDRM Cabin $650.+ utils. Avail now. Pet on approval. N/S. (250)228-4145.
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DOWNTOWN ERRINGTON, on acreage, 2 bdrm , 2 Decks, Mtn. View, suits 2 people. $725 p/mo. Avail. Immed. Please Call 250-248-2449 or alycecarney@gmail.com
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ERRINGTON. 1-BDRM Home. 15 mins to Parksville. Peaceful, forested location. No pets, No smoking in house or on grounds. Must have reliable transportation. 3 ref’s req’d. First & last month’s rent. $750./mo + utils. email your information: gts965@gmail.com PARKSVILLE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appl’s, garage. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Ref’s req’d. June. 1. (250)752-9807. UNIQUE FAMILY HOME in Errington. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Pet negotiable. Small garden, lrg yrd. $1100/mo. Ref’s req. Call 250-248-5491 WHISKEY CREEK- 1100sq ft, 3 bdrms, lower level of house, 4 appls. NP/NS, $750/mo + utils. Call 250-752-0501.
ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm large sunny suite. All utilities, cable & internet included. Nonsmokers only! $750/mo. Call (250)248-7050.
PARKSVILLE, D/TOWN, 2 bdrm suite, on main bus route. Large & bright, avail. immed. F/S, shared W/D, 1 parking space, cable/int. incld. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d, $830./mo + util’s. 250-248-0611.
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QUALICUM BEACH downtownPriv self-contained, w/yard, Pet? $900. inclds wifi, cable, d_powers@telus.net 1-760-702-2911.
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BARK MULCH Bark Mulch Per Yard: Fine Dark Fir $21 Medium Dark Fir $18 Cedar Mulch Med. $12 Fine $15 Chips $15 White Sand $15 + taxes
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PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
STORAGE DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax.
GUTTER CLEANING Yard & Garden Cleanup & Waste Removal Gutter Clearing Perimeter Drain Flushing
QUALICUM- GREAT ocean view, bright, spacious, clean quiet upper duplex, 2 bdrms+ den. Pellet stove, 4 appls. $900. NS/NP. 250-752-0101. QUALICUM HOUSE in quite mobile home park. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ocean view $880/mo. Avail May 1st Call 250-9516625.
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years ago) as well as his chainsaw to create some ice art in front of Quality Foods during an ice carving demo. If you want a feast for your eyes well as your taste buds, don’t miss the fun filled day which goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Qualicum Beach May 5.
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Roayls’ ace Clayton Isherwood, ringing up another batter, marked his return to the lineup Saturday and led his team to a win against the North Shore Twins.
Isherwood leads Royals’ North Shore sweep BY JAMES CLARKE PQ News Sports
Royals’ ace Clayton Isherwood marked his return to the lineup Saturday, and Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals swept the visiting North Shore Twins 2-0 and 4-2 in BCPBL action. Isherwood, who has been getting a lot of attention for his efforts with the Canadian National Jr. Team this spring south of the border, pitched all seven innings and picked up his first win of the young season with the pinstripes in game one of the double header. Isherwood’s last start for the Royals was their season opener April 7 — he took a no-hitter into the bottom of the seventh in that one but the Royals lost 1-0 off an infield error. Saturday’s game, in sunny but cool conditions, was scoreless through five and a half innings when home grown catcher Mackenzie Parlow opened the scoring, and first year Royal Clarke Ohman, a 6’3” pitcher/infielder from Vancouver, drove in Rob Vlaj for the insurance marker. The Twins could only muster six hits off Isherwood, who looked comfortable
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Royals’ catcher Mackenzie Parlow digs deep as he rounds third against the Twins in BCPBL action last Saturday.
on the hill while striking out six. Of the 96 pitches Isherwood threw in the game one win, 68 were strikes.
“That’s typical of his performances,” Royals skipper Dave Wallace said after the dust settled, adding “it’s always great to have Clayton on the roster — he misses a lot here because of his national team commitments, which is great, but every time he’s back he gives us a chance to win.” Holed up in the bunker behind home plate Saturday was Walt Burrows, MLB Canadian Supervisor for the Major League Scouting Bureau, and Bob Smyth, a retired MLB area scout and longtime coach now living on the Island. “He’s doing a good job out there today,” Smyth commented as ‘Ish worked the hill. “He’s crafty, but he’s smooth and he’s a very confident pitcher. He’s a smart pitcher — he pitches as opposed to throws,” said Wallace. As for the presence of major league scouts, “that’s not unusual,” said Wallace, adding “the bureau guys are stationed on the Island, and they get out and watch a lot of games.” “It felt good to be back... and we kept it together and got the win so that was
great,” Isherwood said after. A senior at Brooks Secondary in Powell River, Isherwood just returned from Orlando, Florida and his second 10-day stint this year with the Jr. Nats, where they played against a number of professional minor league teams. “It’s a different game to get back to, but it’s great playing at home. It’s a young team this year,” he confirmed, “but they’re great teammates and I look forward to playing with them.” IN GAME TWO North Shore went up 1-0 in the top of the fourth but the Royals countered with four runs in the bottom of the inning. The Twins scored one more in the top of the fifth but that would be as close as they’d come. Starting pitcher Liam Joyce walked four, gave up two hits and a run and struck out three over his four innings of work. Nick Annau worked the fifth, and the Royals crafty little lefty with the big heart Yuki Takashashi worked the final two frames for his league-leading fourth save of the season. See ROYALS HEADED, page A36
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Fairwinds’ golf course superintendent Rod Siddons (with commemorative shovel) and the crew pause for a photo op prior to playing the newly-reopened back nine.
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How fitting the sun made an appearance last Thursday, shining on the 12 men and women set to tee off and mark the much anticipated reopening of the back nine at Fairwinds. According to Fairwinds’ marketing and communication assistant manager Kyla Karakochuk, “Fairwinds Community and Resort have invested over one million dollars in the new irrigation system, and closed the back nine holes mid-October of 2011.” Six months later and the mood was upbeat as the grounds crew prepared for the first tee off from hole 10 to take the fairways for a test drive. “They put their heart and soul into it, so I just thought this would be a good way to thank them,” Fairwinds’ director of golf Ward Stouffer surmised as the group milled about in anticipation. “They’ve been out here since October 1; rain, shine, everything... I’ve got pictures of them working in the snow,” he said, adding “nobody
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knows how much work this was, or how tough a job this irrigation project was, than the guys that were in the dirt. They worked through all weather conditions,” said Ward. “They made this project happen.” Course superintendent Rod Siddons was all smiles as he had crew members sign their names on the commemorative gold coloured shovel, which will be given a permanent home somewhere on the back nine, and cut the ribbon to a smattering of applause and cheers. “This has been a long process,” said Karakochuk, whose detailed blog on the process can be found at fairwindsgolf.wordpress.com. The lay of the course, she said “should be the same... until the course is fully healed people may notice some rough patches, but that shouldn’t last too long. What they will notice over the summer is reduced wet spots, and one of the major benefits is that we will reduce our water consumption quite a bit because we can now control the areas in which we water and the amount of water.”
“He’s a competitor,” Wallace chuckled. Justin Dieleman had the key hit in that game — a timely
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on Sunday.” ON SUNDAY against White Rock, the visiting Tritons took game one 4-1 and hung on to win game two 7-5 in a slugfest. The teams connected for nine hits each. The weekend split lifts the Royals to 5-7 on the season for eighth in the league. GAME ON: The Royals are on the Mainland this weekend for double headers against the Coquitlam Reds and North Delta Blue Jays, then back home May 12 against the Langley Blaze. DIAMOND BITS: Retired MLB area scout Bob Smyth once coached the Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto in Toronto. Votto recently inked a contract for $255 million over 10 years, making him the highest payed baseball player on the planet.
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Further to our coverage of the Ravensong Waterdancers 15th annual Spring Watershow last Sunday, this year’s installment also saw a group of eight ladies ranging in age from 25-67 perform the routine they’ve been working on for months. The team, headed by former longtime Waterdancers head coach Heidi Bromley and Thea Miscavish, also included Lynne Donaldson, Joan Lightfoot, Patricia Nelson, Stephanie Penner, Erin Roberts and Larissa Tchernova who started swimming together last October and practiced every Sunday with the Waterdancers. “Some of the ladies had dabbled in synchro before, but a couple were brand new to the sport,” said Bromley, adding “it has been fun working with the ladies and swimming our routine, and with the long four week break over spring break and Easter it was like starting over again, but it all came together in the last two weeks and they swam and performed well.” Swam well indeed.
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Larissa Tchernova was right at home in the water last Sunday as part of the Spring Watershow.
The ladies, who swam to a love song medley, earned a big round of applause for their three minute routine. “Wow, that was really good... they knocked it out of the park,” one proud husband piped up pool
side after. “It was a joy to swim with the Waterdancers on the Sunday practices,” said Bromley, adding “the young swimmers were so supportive of our group and cheering us on as well as the ladies
cheering and enjoying seeing (the young swimmers) progress throughout the season and do so well in the swim meets. “It just shows that the sport is great for young and old(er) alike,” she said.
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OCEANSIDE — From Victoria comes word three-time Canadian Paralympic gold medalist Michelle Stilwell from Nanoose Bay was busy on Sunday breaking the course record at the 2012 TC 10K. The 37-year-old married mother of one was the first
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