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Despite an apology from town staff, the Qualicum Beach Residents Association is throwing up its hands in its attempts to find out about the process used to come up with changes to the town’s official community plan. Janet Raines of the QBRA said action on a freedom of information request to the town was not only slow, but when the documents finally arrived, they were less than complete. Although a request was made on March 20 under the Freedom of Information Act, Raines said the town didn’t give We provided additional information to give them them any docmore background. uments until MARK BROWN June 11 and withheld 132 pages of documents. “Our board has two concerns about the outcome of this long process,” she said. “First and foremost, we are very disappointed that residents of our town were required to go to these lengths to access information about the deliberations of our elected officials. “Second, we are alarmed that town officials should withhold such a large portion of the requested information.” See RESIDENTS, page A15
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In December it turned out she may not have been on the Janet Ovington spent six years slowly getting sicker right list the whole time and a specialist told her it could be as she languished on the kidney transplant list, or so she another six years before she made it to the top of the list. thought. Many people die before they make it to the top of that “I had hallucinations, I was itchy, list, including 82 in 2010. Add your COMMENTS at couldn’t breath, I got the worst headThat’s when her best friend Rick Barwww.pqbnews.com aches ever and I was throwing up all ber stepped in and put his name on the the time. When puking becomes norliving donor list, bumping Ovington up mal you know things aren’t right,” she said of her condition the list and helping two strangers along the way. just a few months ago. See KIDNEY, page A7
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STARTING POINT Fireworks lit up the sky
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There was no shortage of pyrotechnic beauty.
PARKSVILLE — No Canada Day celebrations would be complete with at least a few bursts of colour in the night sky. Fortunately for local residents, Thrifty Foods was on hand to sponsor a spectacular fireworks display when the sun went down on July 1. The action was captured by Parksville’s Ron Phelps, who was ready for pyrotechnic action with camera in hand. — NEWS staff NEWS FILE PHOTO
Qualicum Beach will be the site of a major festival to celebrate fun in the sun.
Hiker rescued from West Coast Trail
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A hiker was airlifted to hospital from the West Coast Trail Tuesday afternoon by members of the 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron in Comox. Parks Canada put out a call for assistance in the evacuation from the mouth of Walbran Creek after rough water and cold weather on the ocean prevented evacuation by boat. However, Parks Canada staff were able to stabilize the patient until the helicopter’s arrival. “The cloud ceiling was low along the coast, said Captain Peter Wright. “We carefully picked our way out of the clouds and landed on a sandbar right in front of the creek.” The patient was flown to Victoria General Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. — NEWS Staff
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As the Town of Qualicum Beach celebrates by the mayor and council for the official event the 70th anniversary of its incorporation, or- opening at 12:30 p.m. Things really kick into gear with the beach ganizers are preparing to celebrate one of the town’s most valuable assets — its spectacular activities starting off at about 11 a.m. with a sandcastle competition for all ages, skimboardbeach. To this end, they are gearing up for the very ing thrills and spills, nine-hole disc golf with first time, to hold a have a summer beach par- some hotshot demos, thrilling beach volleyball ty, slated for Saturday, July 21 at the Qualicum and tug-of-war challenges. Residents and visitors alike are being encourBeach beachfront. Organizers say the idea began with want- aged to bring their own down and show how it’s ing to put together an event that would be good done. Participants may wish to beach fun for the young Add your COMMENTS at present a challenge to anothpeople of the area and www.pqbnews.com er business or organization to that people belonging to meet you on the sands for a the older generation can little friendly competition. enjoy at the same time. There will be lots to do for the younger kids, The idea caught on, with an impressive level of community support in putting this together, including face painting, giant bubbles, hula, parachute games, beach seining and a Univerled by a small team of dedicated volunteers. Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of sity of Vancouver Island shellfish and beach food, live music and fun throughout the day, ecology awareness display. A vintage swimsuit fashion show will be folfrom 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The action will kick off with a Shriners pan- lowed by modern bikini perspectives. A variety of talented local musicians and encake and fruit breakfast starting at 8 a.m. If you have a hard time getting out of bed to tertainers provide a stimulating backdrop for sit down with the Shriners there’s no need to this all day beach celebration event. Gerry Barworry. From 11 a.m. to closing the Kiwanis have num and his Band will provide the grand finale the food end covered with a salmon and corn from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Get a team together, bring your family and barbecue, complimented with the adjacent Beach Hut offering barbecued hot dogs, drinks, friends and come enjoy your beach! Visitors are encouraged to park throughout ice cream and more. The Qualicum First Nation will offer a tra- the community and walk to the beach. — NEWS staff ditional blessing of the beach, accompanied
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Grandmas helping grandmas African jewelry to go on sale at St. Mark’s Fair BRENDA GOUGH
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trip to Africa by a couple of members of Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers (G2G) was an eye opener and a reminder of why the local group is committed to fundraising for the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). The lcoal G2G group has been raising money locally since 2006 to benefit the SLF which supports communitylevel organizations that are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by providing care and support to women, orphans, grandmothers and other people living with the deadly disease. In Africa the AIDS epidemic continues to devastate communities and since the beginning of the epidemic 14.8 million children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS. More than 240 groups of Canadian grandmothers have raised over $10 million for the SLF providing African grandmothers with food, housing grants, school fees for their grandchildren and more. Ann TarJust the thought of those kids diff and Carliving in squalor ... going ol Lundine home to parents who are sick are memmade us cry. bers of a loCAROL LUNDINE cal group of about 100 dedicated volunteers which has donated over $184,000 to the foundation. The pair went to Kenya this spring where they saw with their own eyes the dire conditions that exist for many people living there. Parksville is a long way from Africa and the trip to the sub-Saharan continent not only made them appreciate how lucky they are to live in a country like Canada, but also emphasized why their fundraising efforts to assist families suffering from the effects of AIDS in Africa must continue. As many as 13 million children have been orphaned by AIDS in Africa. That startling statistic may be just a number
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Carol Lundine (left) and Ann Tardiff will be selling some handmade African jewelry at St. Mark’s Fair to raise money for a charity that supports families devastated by the AIDS epidemic in that country.
but for Tardiff and Lundine it provides a call to action to help in any way possible the African grandmothers faced with burying their own adult children before being forced to step into the breach to care for the orphaned children left behind. “We saw a school in a slum in Nairobi where 60 per cent of students are HIV positive and 90 per cent of their parents are,” stated Lundine, who added, “We couldn’t stop crying it was so heart wrenching having driven through the
slum.” The pair met a woman named Margaret who was the head mistress of the school. According to them, Margaret was fortunate to get an education and came back to the area where she was raised to pass on her knowledge to the area’s children. They said it was inspiring to see her as well as many grandmothers looking after the children but at the same time it saddened them. “Just the thought of those kids living in squalor ... going home to parents who
are sick made us cry,” admitted Tardiff. The two women drummed up a lot of attention from the locals while they were there and on their last day at the Kigio wildlife camp in Gilgil Kenya they had an incredible experience. Some locals had made arrangements to come to the camp with some handmade jewellry because they knew there would be foreign tourists there. It was the day they were leaving and it had rained, so walking was treacherous. See GRANDMAS, page A6
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Despite the mud and ooding a couple from a far away village showed up at the camp at seven in the morning. “They had walked for kilometres to get to this camp carrying these little shopping bags of jewelry,â€? recalled Lundine. “I felt we couldn’t leave without looking at it and giving them some compensation after they went to all this trouble,â€? admitted Tardiff. The two had exquisite jewelry made out of recycled paper and Lundine and Tardiff quickly chose as many as they could. “We had no intention of buying jewelry when we went on our trip but we felt we needed to support them,â€? said Tardiff. Lundine and Tardiff plan to sell the jewelry at the St. Mark’s Fair in Qualicum Beach on July 28 and donate the
proceeds to their charity. “We thought people here would like them (the pieces) because they are so unique,� Tardiff acknowledged. They will also be selling other distinctive jewelry handmade by Africans at the Kazuri bead factory in Kenya. The mission of Kazuri is to provide and sustain employment opportunities for disadvantaged members of Kenyan society. Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili which describes each and every beautifully handmade ceramic bead that is shaped by hand by the women who work at the Kazuri workshop. Buying Kazuri beads supports literally hundreds of disadvantaged Kenyan women, by providing employment and healthcare services for them and their families. Tardiff said every single bead is
hand-painted and while the factory helps sustain the women, it doesn’t exploit them. “The women that work there are all health compromised. They don’t do the same job week after week ... it is not tedious or repetitive ... they rotate so if you are rolling the clay one week, the next week you will be on to the painting. Its a win-win for the African women. “The Stephen Lewis foundation wouldn’t support it otherwise,� said Tardiff. Lundine agreed and said the funds they raise for Africa aren’t being used to pay for costly administration fees. “Fully 90 cents of each dollar goes directly to the grandmas on the ground. That is why we work so hard for this organization. The work the foundation does is remarkable.�
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B.C. school trustees have embraced a contract extension for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation that promises labour peace in schools until next spring. With 85 per cent of boards of education participating Wednesday, the vote was unanimous in favour of the twoyear contract that expires June 30, 2013. The deal imposes a two-year wage freeze on teachers, which had already been accepted by school support staff and other public sector unions in B.C. “Boards of education are pleased that we have been able to achieve
agreements with all of our unionized staff in these challenging times,� said Melanie Joy, chair of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association. Teachers voted by a three-to-one margin last week to accept the contract extension, with 52 per cent of BCTF members casting ballots. The deal puts off a bitter dispute over government changes to hiring, layoff and performance evaluation of teachers. Education Minister George Abbott said the agreement includes a letter of understanding to continue talks on those issues.
Those discussions are expected to resume this fall, dealing with professional development, evaluation and which issues are negotiated at the provincial and local level. The long-running dispute over class size and composition may also heat up again next year as B.C. heads into an election campaign. BCTF president Susan Lambert said the agreement includes some improvements to teacher beneďŹ ts and leave provisions. But the union is going to court to argue that imposing a twoyear wage freeze violates their right to collective bargaining.
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“I was watching her go down hill and I knew she couldn’t do six more years,â€? he said. Barber wasn’t a direct match for his friend, but ofďŹ cials were able to work out a chain reaction of donations across the country. In mid-May Barber ew to Montreal where his kidney was removed and given to an anonymous recipient. That recipient was in a similar position with a friend or relative willing to donate, but not a direct match, so they donated to another person, who’s partner donated the kidney that Ovington received in Vancouver the next day.
“They said three people got kidneys because of my choice,â€? Barber said, embarrassed by the attention. “I didn’t want any credit for it,â€? he said after THE NEWS convinced him to help tell their story. Before the transplant Ovington was down to ďŹ ve per cent kidney function and was traveling to Nanaimo for four hours of dialysis four times a week. Just six weeks later she is up to 84 per cent function, walking up the Moilliet hill and has started back at work, despite originally being told it could take four to six months. Fighting going stir crazy, she is happy
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Home sales drop across Island Despite prices remaining relatively unchanged from a year ago, housing sales dipped on Vancouver Island over the past year, according to statistics released this week by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. The VIREB figures show housing sales across the Island recorded a drop in unit sales last month, compared to a year ago. Across VIREB’s coverage area in June average sales prices dipped incrementally over what was recorded in June 2011. The average sales price of a single family home sold in June was $341,864,
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f Qualicum Beach town council does decide to give developers a break on their development cost charges and other fees and regulations in order to help them turn the downtown around, it could make a difference, perhaps, but perhaps not as much as they might hope. As was pointed out in a public meeting on the issue last week, the DCCs and other requirements are at very least comparable to other communities of similar size and generally tend to be at least a little bit lower. Fair enough. If Qualicum Beach developers need a little extra boost and town council is willing to give it to them, why not? True, that boost will come out of the pockets of other taxpayers in the community — it has to come from somewhere after all — but again, it wouldn’t be enough to make a significant difference to the residential taxpayers’ bottom line either. The elephant in the room, as one person was acute enough to point out, was the fact that local residents tend to go elsewhere to do their shopping and that’s why local businesses — along with the generally dismal state of the economy — are hurting, far too many shops are shuttered and development opportunities languish on the drawing board. It’s tough at best for small local businesses in Qualicum Beach to compete with the prices offered in big box stores elsewhere and if local residents are willing to go out of town to do the bulk of their shopping, it’s doubtful that tinkering with DCCs and so on for new developments is going to be enough to turn things around. That said, it might help a bit and like they say, every little bit helps. However, there is little doubt that if local residents were to pause prior to getting in their vehicles and driving out of town to shop, it would do a whole lot more to aid the situation than any incentive that town council can come up with. — Editorial by Neil Horner
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Letters WHY ALUMINUM? I met a man in a wheelchair on the new RDN trail in Qualicum Bay. He said the driveway chip was pretty easy to travel through. This interaction got me wondering what the possibly thousands of blind people who may tap their way along this trail, using the side board speciďŹ cally installed for them, will do when it stops at the two private property crossings that have no blind leading devices for 50 meters each? I guess they cannot enjoy the full length of the trail. But I sure do. Hearing the accolades and watching the back slapping of the RDN for the beginning of this rural trail system in the north end, I just wish the chief engineer on the job had some actual aesthetic sense. The trail goes through a now pristine virgin second growth ďŹ r/mixed/coastal forest and right smack dab in the middle of it is are two bright aluminum bridges. What were they thinking? Fully 95 per cent of the trail has wooden bridges and walkways and, where they should have continued to use wood, some idiot decided to spend hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars installing a city type structure in the middle of a rural area. Do they have a clue about what attracts tourists to our lovely area? The contractor did not ďŹ nish his job. I noticed where a few prime spruce trees were felled, where are they now? Several ďŹ rst growth ďŹ r were brought down and not utilized. Why? Lots of ďŹ ber was brought down and is laying on the ground making the place look like an ugly quick cut. If construction clean up was part of the contract, then the contractor should return
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BROOM IS BUSTED What a great year it was! Thank you to everyone who took part! I believe that we have proven that the people care, that we can get control of Scotch Broom, and that we’re willing to do what it takes to protect our beautiful home, ecosystem, and native species. That is a really big deal! When others were ready to give up on Scotch broom, and let it take over, you showed a better way. Next year will be awesome! Talk to friends and neighbors. This could be a phenomenal event. Scotch broom has taken over in Australia, New Zealand, PaciďŹ c Northwest of the US, Brazil, Croatia ... What if we have found a way to turn the tide? Let’s do it! Thank you thank you! We have to stop cutting on the road. While you can still cut broom and it will probably die, the seeds are in abundance. JOANNE SALES Coombs
A MAN OF INTEGRITY I am writing in response to Dana McCombers letter regarding Dave Willie (THE
NEWS June 29). I ďŹ nd Dave Willie honest, hardworking and very refreshing! I am unsure where Ms. McComber got her facts when she states that Dave Willie was carrying on a personal vendetta against an obviously popular mayor, leader and man of integrity. My gosh, it makes it sound as if Mr. Willie is not all of these things! Dave has been a volunteer in this community since the day he and his family arrived. He has been active with the local Rotary for over 20 years, was the ďŹ rst president of Bard To Broadway, volunteered at Milner Gardens, TOSH, VIEA, and the Qualicum Beach Airport Commission. He has been a member of the Legion and both the Qualicum Beach and Parksville Chamber of Commerce. I am sure there are many more I have missed. Dave Willie cares about our town and has proven it. Since the election I have attended every regular scheduled council meeting. At the last meeting Mr. Willie voiced his concern when an invitation from the Farmers Market e-mailed to the mayor and addressed to mayor and council was not shared with council. Protocol dictates that the mayor forward this e-mail for general distribution. According to Mr. Willie and other members of council this was not done. Apparently this is not the ďŹ rst time the mayor has failed to share information but this straw broke the camels back and all four councillors seemed disappointed with our mayor. The rules are meant to apply to the mayor as well. Please let council do their job, not every discussion points to a personal vendetta. MARIA PERPICK Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A12
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The digital age: four steps forward and eight steps back. Before the digital world entered our television signals, our TV antenna provided us with three channels clearly (CBC, Global, City TV), and two channels intermittently depending on the cloud cover (Channel M, CTV). When digital technology was imminent, we were told by the powers that be that our antenna would be able to pick up the digital signals for our digital TV. We waited. When the big event came, we could only get one channel, Global, but it was not as clear in the digital version as it had been in the analogue version. So we asked more questions. Finally, it was suggested that the array for digital reception on our antenna was not big enough, and a new antenna would be in order. Or, we could buy into a cable provider. But this option was not something we wanted to get sucked into. So, we looked for another antenna. Not available in Canada we were told by so many who should know. We ended up buying one in the U.S. We installed the new antenna and now we get Global, only not as clearly as we had with our old antenna. It seems that we are outside the umbrella of the digital signal, a circle extending approximately 70 km from the broadcast tower. Analogue signals of yesteryear were a sine wave and could snake their way for much longer distances. Worse yet, most of the digital communications towers are tightly arrayed within 50 km of the Canada-U.S. border. Well, last time I looked at a map, many Canadians live beyond the reach of these new signals. They can no lon-
ger receive the signal of Canada’s own CBC, nor, for that matter, of any other source. It seems that Global is the only TV station with a large umbrella. CTV informed us that they have tried to get a stronger signal but can only get temporary permits that take a few weeks to apply for and last for only a few weeks of air time. So we say, “Thanks, Canada.” This trip into the future has left our boat tottering on the edge of a flat world. LINDA SMITH Qualicum Beach
KICK IN THE PANTS Last year we saw an unprecedented uprising against economic inequality. Suddenly people woke up to the fact that the wealthy were getting much wealthier, while the rest of us struggled. But for many, it was like railing against the tide: inequality and lack seem to be one of those hidden forces that just happen. But they don’t. The Conservative government’s new EI bill is another example of how government has undermined equality in the name of fiscal prudence. Over and again the same pattern is repeated: Cut back taxes on corporations and the wealthy, and then use the resulting budget shortfall as excuse to cut social spending. Yet social programs are government’s most powerful tool for addressing inequality. When EI is hard to qualify for, more people slip economically and the gap widens. The federal government always resorts to the easy rhetoric of blame, implying that recipients of social programs are lazy bums, don’t want to
work, and undeserving. What is also implied is that the ongoing tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations (another kind of social program) are somehow merited. The latest federal budget proves the Tories believe that the one per cent deserve economic assistance, while the rest of us just need a kick in the pants. And so inequality in Canada deepens. NATHANIEL POOLE Victoria
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On July 1 Canadians rallied around our nation’s flag without giving much thought to the history woven into its design. Much like the story about the creation of Canada itself, the story about the creation of our own flag is filled with lots of divisive quarrels and controversy. Opinionated groups, especially our federal political parties, berated belittled and badgered each other about what would constitute an appropriate design. In 1965 we finally got the national flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf and l’Unifolié. Canada’s official colours of red and white were proclaimed by King George V in 1921. Red was taken from Saint George’s Cross and white from the French royal emblem. Most Canadians value tolerance and reconciliation. We endure boisterous bluster because it inevitably results in a workable solution based on compromise. Canada has a fantastic flag to remind us what a wonderful country we live in. O Canada, we all have an obligation to stand on guard for thee. LLOYD ATKINS Vernon
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ike many immigrants to Canada, my folks found it difďŹ cult adapting to a new language. They and By Ray Smit their friends employed a mix of Dutch and English which became it’s own dialect. We called it D’English. Dad’s ďŹ rst job in Canada was on a farm. His vocabulary was rudimentary. It was thus bafing to him when the farmer ordered him to take the cow out and get her ‘bred.’ “In Holland, cow eats hay not bread,â€? he replied. I can still imagine dad taking Ol’ Bessie to Denny’s for the grand slam breakfast. Dad’s next job was at a construction site. His co-workers were only too happy to teach him a whole variety of new words. A few days later mom and dad went to a dinner party where he proudly displayed his new lexicon. He turned to the hostess and said, “This is the best !@#$% roast beef I ever have.â€? There was stunned silence. “What is the matter? Dad asked sheepishly. “I pronounce it wrong?â€? Dad sometimes got so frustrated by the vagaries of English, that he started making up his own phrases. Whenever I got too mouthy, he’d sternly say, “Not so many bufes!â€? I’ve yet to ďŹ nd a linguist who knows what that means. I wasn’t sure either, at ďŹ rst. But I got the gist of it when he started taking off his belt. Sometimes dad would reverse the meaning of words and phrases. For instance, whenever the Leafs were ahead in the third period, he’d say, “Toronto really has its back against the wall.â€?
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“But dad, we’ve got a ďŹ ve-goal lead!â€? “Exactly!â€? You can tell how long ago that was. When was the last time you remember a Leaf team with a ďŹ vegoal lead? Dad’s friends were also masters of D’English. I was heading outside one cold autumn day when a Dutch visitor said, “Make sure you take something along to break wind.â€? “How about a can of beans?â€? I
laughed. Dad glared at me. “Not so many bufes!â€? Mind you, Mom wasn’t exempt either. I once told her that I’d love to be a chaplain. It’s not a word that ows off the Dutch tongue. Later on she asked, “Did you say you’re going to be a cardinal?â€? “No, mom, they hardly ever let Baptists pick the next pope.â€? It’s not just the Dutch who have their own language. Doctors do too. I call it Doclish. It’s a language designed to mollify frightened D’English patients. Why else call a tumor a growth? It’s the perfect euphemism. After all, who could possibly be against growth? Which leads me to my beef with politicians. With the world economy shrinking fast, it won’t be long before some ďŹ nance minister remarks, “Don’t worry folks, the economy is now in complete remission!â€? Exactly. No more growth. If my dad were here, he’d tell them off. “Not so many bufes!â€? he’d say. The politicians wouldn’t know what he meant. But I’d feel better. After all, I’m D’English.
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ost parents would system used in the United States do anything to (called Vaccine Adverse Events Rekeep their children porting System (VAERS)) permits healthy and safe. If all events whether related to the you were given the vaccine or not to be reported. For option of protecting your daughthis reason, reporting numbers ter from a disease that infects over from VAERS without looking into 75 per cent of women during their the data is unprofessional. By lives, causes cancer and is readily Researchers do look at these reDr. Paul preventable — why would you not? Hasselback ports, and study information from Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has VAERS. To check the safety of the been subject to considerable publicity, some HPV vaccine, a recent report looked for any bad of which can cause confusion amongst parents outcomes out of 25 million girls in the US who about what is best for their children and for had been given the HPV shot. young adults making lifelong health choices. In It was found that the number of serious outmy opinion, a recent article by the naturopath comes reported was not higher than would be Tara Macart fuelled such confusion. expected to be seen in a group of girls who did Cervical cancer is a serious health concern. In not receive the vaccine. Canada, thousands of women develop the cerResults of several large studies have shown vical changes that lead to the cancers caused by the only difference between girls who received HPV. The current HPV vaccine offered in Grade the HPV vaccine and those who did not was that 6 in BC provides protection against the two the HPV vaccine recipients were more likely to strains of HPV that cause 70 per cent of cervical have a sore arm and a mild fever. A minor inconcancers in Canada. The vaccine is available to venience for a lifetime of reduced cancer risk. all eligible girls born since 1994 who missed the It is essential that all health care providers opportunity previously. On a one-time only ba- are up to date on the evidence about the HPV sis, an HPV vaccine that protects against these vaccines’ effectiveness and safety. If parents cancer causing strains is also available to young have questions about HPV vaccines they should women born in 1991 to1993. contact their public health nurse, family physiVaccines and their use in Canada and BC are cian, pharmacist or visit ImmunizeBC.ca for up carefully reviewed before release. Their effec- to date, evidence based information. For those tiveness and safety is closely monitored. Profes- eligible girls that have not yet received the vacsionals globally continuously monitor for any cine, contact one of these health care professafety issues related to vaccines. The HPV vac- sionals and get protected now. cine has been studied extensively and has been proven safe and effective in millions of girls Dr. Paul Hasselback is the Medical Health Ofall over the world. The public driven reporting ďŹ cer for the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
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She said some of the documents provided pre-dated the Jan. 19 meeting in question by up to three years. “The purpose of our Freedom of Information application was to acquire any information that might provide insight into council deliberations related to proposed changes to the Official Community Plan,” the QBRA board said in a prepared statement. “We have not found significant information contained in the documents that were released to us. “At the same time, we have no way of knowing whether the 132 pages that have been withheld contain significant information.” Mark Brown, the town’s chief administrative officer conceded the response to the request was tardy. “You are allowed 30 working days and staff can give ourselves an additional 30 days by notifying them,” Brown said. “That would have taken us to June 15, so we did comply with the intent of the legislation. What was missed was simply not communicating
with the applicant that we needed another 30 working days.” Brown said any decisions regarding what documents to release and which to withhold were made entirely independently of council. “It’s a staff issue, not a council issue,” he said. “They are not involved in FOI requests. It’s a decision of staff to do that. There is legislation under the act to provide exceptions to what we release and any draft resolutions or draft bylaws or deliberations in meetings that were in the absence of the public, for statutory reasons, we can’t provide.” Brown said some of the more dated material was sent to the QBRA as a helpful gesture. “The additional information was intended to be helpful to them,” he said. “We provided additional information to give them more background.” Brown again apologized to the group for the delay. “It’s a lot of records to go through to determine what can or can’t be re-
leased,” he said. The residents’ association wasn’t impressed. “Our residents have always relied on democratic processes that are open and transparent,” the QBRA said in their release. “In this instance, it has been our experience that accessing informaiton related to the town’s democratic processes were not fully available to us.” As well, the group suggested the experience was yet one more example of a growing isolation of the town council from the community. “The decision by a majority of the council to terminate residents’ participation in committees and commisions further limits the ability of residents to interact effectively with town staff and elected officials,” they said. “The board of directors of the QBRA finds this situation to be both regrettable and cause for concern by all residents of Qualicum Beach.” The residents’ association said they have no further plans to pursue the matter.
Action on Parksville rabbits called unlikely AUREN RUVINSKY News Reporter
While Parksville considers what to do with invasive rabbits, the experts see it as a lost battle. Like gray squirrels, American bullfrogs, rats and starlings, Robin Campbell of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre believes it is simply too late to deal with the rabbits that are
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Rabbits may be an invasive pest, but not much can be done CONTINUED FROM PAGE A15
He does point out that the sentimental attachment people get to some invasive species that happen to be cute makes it much harder to have rational public policy discussions. “It’s sad people get so worked up, would it be the same if we were talking about a dangerous spider?” he asked throwing in other more problematic species like snapping turtles and the snakehead fish recently found in a Burnaby pond. “People understand the effect of climate change on the environment, they see that a clearcut can affect a whole species, but they don’t get that a certain plant or animal species can do the same thing.” Conservation officer Steve Ackles explained that the European rabbits found on the Island are officially considered invasive, non-native species and are listed as Schedule C, which means they can be captured and killed anywhere, as long as they are dealt with humanely and following the hunting regulations. Contrary to rumour, there are no native rabbits on Vancouver Island, only ones that have been introduced as pets and then let go or escaped. Ackles said the only time they would deal with a call about rabbits is if people were killing or disposing of them in an unsafe manner. Carmina Gooch of the Rabbit Advocacy Group of North Vancouver wrote to The News expressing the argument
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There doesn’t appear to be much that can be done about rabbits, including these in the Springwood area of Parksville.
against measures like a cull. “These animals were abandoned by irresponsible and thoughtless owners, and now some vocal and uninformed residents want these animals to pay the ultimate price? I suggest that officials consider non-lethal measures only. A perceived quick fix in the name of a kill is costly, both morally and financially, ineffective and ongoing.” She also pointed out that while they may not be native, they are now part of the ecosystem and eradicating them would impact the species that now eat
them. She would rather see “common sense, proactive measures like enforcement, licensing or regulating breeders.” Ackles agreed that the rabbits play a roll in the food chain but wasn’t as positive pointing out they are a favourite snack of things like eagles and other large predators that you don’t necessarily want hunting in residential neighbourhoods. Meanwhile Parksville city staff are currently working on a report with op-
tions for council to consider and the B.C. Ministry of Environment suggests wire fencing, fungicide repellents or licensed pest control companies for people dealing with a particular rabbit pest problem. Robin Campbell is pessimistic, suggested that Parksville can pass bylaws, but without a coordinated provincial strategy, individual municipal bylaws would be like declaring themselves a nuclear free zone, little more than a symbolic gesture.
$10,000 Raised for Youth Charity Parksville Chrysler recently hosted its 19th annual “Friends of Parksville Chrysler” Charity Golf Tournament on May 12th at Pheasant Glen Golf Course. This year’s response was phenomenal, with close to 140 golfers hitting the links, along with the generosity of 50 corporate sponsors. This year’s tournament raised over $10,000, with the money going to the Rotary Club of Parksville to use towards their “Focus On Youth” in the Oceanside area. Parksville Chrysler Dodge Jeep would like to thank all their friends who came out to make this another successful year. Also, a huge Thank You to the following corporate sponsors. —Bob Bourgeault, Tournament Chairman
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No need to blow budget District 69 trustee slams Cowichan decision LISSA ALEXANDER
was their community who elected them and elected them because Balancing School District 69’s they would take a stand in terms (Qualicum) budget was no easy of what needed to be addressed in feat, but the board never consid- Cowichan.” ered passing a deficit budget said Morran said she finds it unforTrustee Eve Flynn, and Cowichan tunate that minister Abbott didn’t Valley’s board of educadeem the board wortion didn’t have to eithy of a meeting with ther. himself or any of his “I do feel that they assistants despite nuhad a way and a means merous requests, and to not submit a deficit the dismissal puts into budget,” she said. “I unquestion the respect derstand their positions the minister has for the but I think in the end democratic process. the community and the The board will now EVE FLYNN students will experience be replaced with unthe greater loss.” elected official superintendent of Flynn’s comments come on the the Surrey School District, Mike heels of the dismissal of Cowichan McKay. Valley’s entire school board on Some of the former Cowichan Tuesday, for failing to submit a bal- trustees have vowed to fight their anced budget. dismissal in court. Flynn said those trustees may Flynn said education and health not be replaced for two and a half will always be in competition for years and that’s a long time to not more dollars but in the end the be democratically represented. trustees have to live within their Mount Arrowsmith Teacher As- means. sociation president Deb Morran “We’ve worked hard and with said she’s on the side of the Cow- our senior staff we have found a ichan trustees. way to deliver a very sound educa“I completely agree with what tional program to our community they’ve done, they have listened and kids and we continue to strive to their community,” she said. “It for that.”
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8TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT for BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Thanks to you we raised over $30,000 for the KIDS and we couldn’t have done it without y you!
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Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following sponsors and supporters for their contributions to the success of the Annual Golf Tournament for BC Children’s Hospital. Quality Foods
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Special thanks to Bernie Pascall and Kelley Law as MC and Honorary Chairpersons
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She’s cycling for Africa AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Maureen Groves from Qualicum Beach is fundraising for her second cycle down Vancouver Island — but she’s not doing it just for fun and exercise. Rather, Groves, who works with the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa, is doing it for a good cause. That cause is raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. The ride raises money to help grandmothers in Africa who find themselves supporting children who have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Victoria cycling group raised over $59,000 for the 275 km ride from Campbell River to Victoria last year and they hope their six-year total tops $250,000 this year. Last year, Groves was able to raise over $2,100 and she is looking forward to topping
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Join in the celebration Community Living group marks another year AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
The Parksville and District Association for Community Living is having a party and they’re inviting the whole community to take part. The group’s annual picnic will be held in Foster Park this year, say organizers. Known for their block parties at the McMillan Arts Centre building in the past, they have held their picnic at Rathtrevor Beach in the past and have opted to try holding it at Foster Park this time around. Organizers are suggesting that people bring things like a blanket,
chairs, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses, as it looks like the weather could be hot and sunny. For their part, they will provide the food, drink, music and games. The park is located on the corner of Pym Street and Sanderson Road and there is plenty of parking along Sanderson. The picnic runs on Thursday, July 19, starting at 11 a.m. and running to 3 p.m. For more information about the activities and mandate of the Parksville and District Association for Community Living, visit www. pdacl.ca.
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ARTS& LIFE
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Want some jazz with that cake? Annual Jazz and Cheesecake event slated to run at Parksville’s Morningstar Farm over the weekend LISSA ALEXANDER
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Drumming program was a huge hit last time it was in Qualicum Beach LISSA ALEXANDER
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A celebration filled with art and music is taking place at the Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach this month, as the building marks one hundred years of active service. July 28 will see a number of activities for all ages, including an anticipated Taiko drumming concert and workshop by two celebrated Japanese drummers. About five years ago during TOSH’s Harvest of Music Festival, a Taiko drumming ensemble was brought over from Japan, thrilling a local audience with their dynamic music, dance and costume. A workshop filled up following the performance and residents appealed for more. Ron Hadley, director of music programming at TOSH, promised residents more Taiko drumming in the future. “I thought this would be a good year to deliver on that promise,” he said.
Two drummers from that original ensemble will be putting on two weeks of workshops leading up to the event this year, and they will then perform alone, with their students, and with a Taiko ensemble from Victoria on July 28. Hadley said there is no experience necessary to join a workshop, just an interest in this ancient Japanese art form. “This is really being presented as a intercultural recreation opportunity that can be shared between the Japanese people and all the people in our community.” Taiko is a drumming style involving an array of different sized drums. Taiko drums are said to have been used in Japan for over 1400 years and are used today throughout Japanese culture in celebratory circumstances, festivals, religious ceremonies, shrine and court rituals. See TAIKO, page A29
Swing down to the Morningstar Farm this weekend and enjoy music by a family of accomplished jazz musicians, a spot of tea, some handcrafted fruit wines and homemade cheesecake. It’s the seventh annual Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake extravaganza at the Morningstar Farm and this year the Arntzen family, known as 3 Generations of Jazz, will be entertaining. Clarinetist and vocalist Lloyd Arntzen is well known in Vancouver’s traditional jazz scene and has played vintage jazz for four decades. His family will be joining him on stage including son Tom, a professional keyboardist and vocalist, and grandson Evan, who has already made a name for himself as a young saxophonist, clarinetist and vocalist. Evan has received a number of awards including Vancouver Dixieland Jazz Society’s Jazz Stars of the Future award and Best Senior Saxophone at the Surrey Jazz Festival. Also on stage will be Arnt and Georgina Arntzen, Jennifer Hodge and Andrew Millar. It’s bound to be a day of quality entertainment, as 3 Generations of Jazz came highly recommended by acclaimed local jazz musician Phil Dwyer. “Family patriarch Lloyd was very much on the scene in Vancouver and the successive generations of Arntzen have left their mark, in different ways, in the B.C. musical community,” Dwyer said. Dwyer noted one of the highlights of the group is seeing the grandfather and grandson clarinet pairing of Lloyd and Evan and how their music demonstrates their mutual love for each other and for the traditional jazz clarinet continuum. Ray Haynes at the Morningstar Farm said people should bring their sun hats and lawn chairs — as well as a good appetite for homemade cheesecake to the event. Organizers not that if it happens to rain the Remax tents will have them covered. The event takes place starting at 1:30 on Sunday, July 15. Tickets are $20 and include tea, cheesecake and wine tasting. Tickets are available from the Morningstar Farm’s Farmgate store, Mulberry Bush Bookstores, Cranky Dog Music and at the door. For more information about this tasty musical treat, call Morningstar Farm at 250-954-3931 or visit www.cheeseworks.ca.
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Let their imaginations run wild Art program promotes creativity in the younger set, with everything from pirates to puppets — and beyond LISSA ALEXANDER
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“They are locked in to the grassroots soul of Japan,” Hadley explained. TOSH’s executive director, Corrine James, said the workshops are a wonderful opportunity for people to have authentic lessons. “Its a workout, it’s a workshop on ethnic music, and drumming is something that is, I think, primordial, and something that speaks to all of us.” The first week-long workshop runs from July 16 to 20, followed by the July 23 to 27 class. Classes are split into three categories: morning, afternoon and evenings for ages 6-12, 13-17 and over 18 respectively. July 28 activities will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the Japanese Taiko drumming concert at 2 p.m. More information on the July 28 event will be coming up in The News. For more information on the workshop call TOSH at 250-752-6133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org.
Children can let their imaginations run wild while at the same time honing their art skills at The McMillan Arts Centre this summer. Summer Art Camps for children aged six through 14 start on Monday, July 9, and involve a variety of artistic forms, including mask and puppet making, sculpting, drawing, painting, theatre and music. The participating youngsters will be encouraged to use their imaginations, but they’ll also get some top-notch coaching, thanks to Vancouver Island University student Lindsay Rose, who will be assisting with morning lessons and teaching evening classes, the themes of which have been spawned from her own creativity and imagination. “These are things that I’ve been thinking up over the years and things I would like to do myself personally,” BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO Rose said. Lindsay Rose will be teaching in the McMillan Arts Centre’s Summer Art Camp which That imagination, it should be notkicks off next week. ed, is fertile ground for her artistic endeavors. For instance, some of the evening community, include fun projects such For more information on these exclasses include topics such as Bug’s as Making Musical Instruments and citing programs or to register, drop by Point of View, which will have children Sculpting Creatures from Myth and the McMillan Arts Centre, located at creating insects and their habitats. An- Imagination. 133 McMillan Street. other offering is called Pirates, where The classes run to August 17 and are You can also call them at 250-248participating children can make their all five days long, running from Mon- 8185 or e-mail to ocacmac@gmail. own treasure maps, parrots, pirate day through Friday, except August 7 to com. ships and even hold their own a trea- 10 classes. The McMillan Arts Centre 133 Mcsure hunt. Organizers note that drop in day Millan Street is the home of the OceanAs well, morning classes, created rates are also available, so nobody has side Community Arts Council in Parksby a variety of other artists from the to miss out on all the artistic fun. ville.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE LOUISE HOFFMAN formerly of 263 James St., Parksville, B.C. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under s. 38 of the Trustee Act that Creditors and others having claims against the estate of the deceased must send particulars of their claims to: Mark Hoffman P.O. Box 18, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 1S7 on or before July 31, 2012 after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to those claims that have been received. Mark H. Hoffman Executor of the Estate
LOST AND FOUND FOUND, SET of keys on Parksville Beach. Call The News to ID. 250-248-4341 LOST: CAT (Bob), male, all white, yellow eyes, tattoo on right ear, Coombs area. Call (250)937-0426 or SPCA.
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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Full time position avail. in a family dental practice. Courteous, multi-task, team player required w/previous exp. in the dental ďŹ eld. Remuneration based upon experience. Apply by resume in conďŹ dence to Box 365, Parksville, BC V9P 2G5. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. GOLF COURSE Grounds Crew member needed to join team at Arrowsmith Golf Course (in N. Qualicum) for full-time seasonal work starting immediately. Turfgrass cutting experience preferred. Please email resumes to: essexproperties@shaw.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Assistant. Permanent part-time position available at a busy medical clinic. Minimum requirement MOA course. Please fax resume to 250-248-2128 or drop off at 154 West Memorial Ave. in Parksville PART-TIME FRONT DESK Required for Co-Ed & Women’s Only Fitness Facility. Morning, evening’s & weekend shifts, must be exible. Sales & Fitness experience an asset, but employer will train. Must like dealing with the public. Resumes to Bodywork’s Fitness, 162 Morrison Ave Parksville, BC
Warehouse Employee Wanted Looking for person with great organizational skills and work ethic. Perfect for student or for someone who prefers P/T evening employment. Work days are MonThurs and the occasional Fri or Sat. Start times are from 5-8pm until 10-12:30 am. Duties include heavy lifting for stock control, order pulling and warehouse maintenance. Reply to File # 36, PO Box # 1180 P.Q. News, #4-154 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2.
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Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. has developed an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who wish to be considered for the available positions in this 7-week pilot project scheduled this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the students will learn the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. Individuals interested in this opportunity must be motivated, physically fit, conscientious and have a clear interest in logging as a career. Applicants selected for advancement in the selection process, will participate in the Company’s standard employment selection process. Further information on this program can be found at: www. westernforest.com in the People/Careers section. Once in People/Careers, please look for Logging Fundamentals Training in the Careers, Current Postings section. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resume in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Logging Fundamentals Training
Instructors Logging Fundamentals Training Western Forest Products Inc. is currently developing an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for the two available Instructor positions required to deliver a 7-week pilot program this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the Instructors will teach the students the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. The Instructors will be responsible to assist with finalizing the Program’s curriculum and delivery of the 2012 pilot project and the planned 2013 Program (three 7-week programs, May to October). Individuals interested in this opportunity must have extensive knowledge and experience on the operational side of the logging industry and ideally have worked as a “hooktender” during that time. Strong communication skills, patience and a demonstrated ability to teach are all necessary requirements for these positions. Compensation for these contract positions is based upon the candidates’ skill, knowledge and experience. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please submit resumes in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012 Reference Code: Instructor, Logging Fundamentals Training
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TRADES, TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL COMPANY located in Campbell River requires a journeyman electrician and an apprentice. Both must have valid drivers license, and be able to travel on short trips. A journeyman with service experience is an asset. An apprentice with 1st or 2nd yr experience an asset. Please send resume’s to electricianjourneyman2@gmail.com FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and benefits package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.
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CHELSEY’S GARDENING Certified horticulturist. Garden & lawn maint. Regular scheduling or one time visits. No job is too small. 250-586-6172
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.
2 ANTIQUE tables: one with drawer $25. other is square $20. Dining table & 4 chairs $50. (250)248-6846.
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
Ramsay Machine Works requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal Certification immediately. CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and benefits. Please forward resumes to Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to: hbaart@ramsaygroup.com
J & S DESIGNS. Yard & Fence Design,General Yard Mntc., Hedging, House washing by hand & Hauling. Seniors Discount, Free Est. Call John & Sandy at 250-5863373
OCEAN SIDE LAWN & GARDEN Hedge Trimming Sprinkler Maintenance Lawn Cutting Yard Work & Cleanup Hauling Senior’s discounts avail
WORK WANTED FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.
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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:
Maintenance Supervisor Remanufacturing Supervisor Planer Mechanic • Millwrights Grapple Yarder Operator Hooktenders • Loader Operator Landingman • Driller/Blaster Certified Fallers Detailed job postings can be viewed at
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We are a fast growing, island independently owned and operated company that offers our Customers and Team Members a Family Shopping Experience. Country Grocer is committed to our motto “You’ll feel like Family.” y We are really excited about the upcoming opening of our new Nanaimo store at Bowen Road this fall. We have opportunities available for employment with us in Management positions and also working as Service Clerks in the following departments; bakery, café, deli, grocery, meat, seafood, floral, bulk, produce and cashiers at various levels for both full and part-time hours throughout our Chase River and Bowen Road stores. We are interested in hiring new team members who have excellent customer service skills, strong organizational and leadership skills and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment. We offer a competitive wage. We have an excellent benefit package including our RSP program for all eligible full-time team members. Visit us at www.countrygrocer.com yg to apply on line for our Management or Service Clerk positions or email us with your resume to hrnanaimo@countrygrocer.com yg
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Respectful, reliable service. Call Matthew 250-240-1116 SPRING IS around the corner. Pesky Weeds? No time? Call Leslie at (250)752-8806. WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
HANDYPERSONS WONDERCOLOR SERVICES Residential & Commercial painting / powerwashing / all types of home improvements. Fred 250-248-7252
HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320.
HOME REPAIRS FAUTH’S Releveling Service. How level is your mobile home? (Qualicum Beach), call Harvey at 250-752-8086. NEED A HELPING HAND? We Fix It, Build It, Clear It, Move It, Check It... Whether you need a lawn mowed, a deck built, your house de-cluttered, a mirror hung, pool or hot tub cleaned, vacation changeovers, home checks, pet checks or whatever you need a hand with ....We Can Help!! Let John and his team help you. ph 250-240-4546 to discuss your requirements.
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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.
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PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, July 7th, 2012 Estate public on site auction in Port Alberni
partial list includes by not limited to...approx. 500 bails of hay, international front end loader, nodel A-AR John deer tractor, model M John Deer dractor, new holland wagon / stacker, bail elevator, new holland manure spreader, harrow sets. custom built welder, John Deer plow, flexi coil post pounder, New Holland 310 bailer, John deer front end loader, lot of fencing posts, massey Ferguson disk harrow, international seed drill, Rexon dril press, packer spreader, ladders, telescope, compressors, John Deer power generator, over head hoist, many many hand and shop tools, collectables, vintage furnature, house hold items, saddle, saddle vice, black smith vice, specialty tools, vintage hand tools, vehicles, cattle hauler, and more THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST ONLY ...this is a large sale and we can’t list it all ...... come in preview the day of the sale to see everything we will be selling .......... All items subject to addition & deletion. Everything is always sold as-is where-is with no warranties or guaranties implied. THIS IS A SALE THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS..... All items subject to addition and deletion. Everything is as always sold as-is where-is with no warranties or guarantees implied. Viewing : Saturday 9am to sale time (11am) LOCATION :3500 Moore Rd, Port Alberni (no admittance prior to Saturday 9am) Terms: cash OR interac OR visa & mastercard--- sorry no cheques equipment (max. $500 deposit by credit card only...remainder payment by debit, cash or certified cheque)ONLY 15% buyers fee on general items - 10% on equipment over $1000.00 plus applicable tax Sale conducted by :Whipple Tree Junction Auction Ph. 250-954-5354 or 250-248-5354 web page for details & pictures (updated friday before sale) www.rzent.co.nr
TOTO TOILET, like new, very clean, $99 obo. (250)951-0839
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COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD & Logging. Stock up now! *Clearing. *Downed trees. *Wood Spiting Services Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
3 SEATER natural wood light blue, rose floral couch, 2 seater beige hide-a-bed, ruttan swivel chair navy cushions, book stands. (778)441-0025.
SEASONED FIREWOOD. UPick up. $120/cord Call 250757-8949.
BED CHESTERFIELD, (Aqua and Pink), in great condition, very clean, $400 obo. Call (250)752-3125.
PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554
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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
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POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
KRYSTAR KARE - Time Away. House & pet sitting in your home. 250-586-4251
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LUNN CONSTRUCTION, foundations, framing, finishing, reno’s, all aspects of construction, insured. No job too big or too small. Call 250-248-4801
GREGS PAINTING Interiors/Exteriors. 250-248-1160.
ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certificates. All professionally framed. All the same print number, which can’t happen again. Series of 100 prints and all of this set are #77. Asking $33,000 for complete one of a kind 13 print set. Call 250-245-2263 (Ladysmith).
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Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime
250-954-5704 FREE ITEMS FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543. FREE: FIREWOOD, Douglas Fir and Hemlock. Windmill Palm (you dig up). Call (250)594-3318.
FRIENDLY FRANK KENMORE AIR Conditioner, $99. Call Guy 250-738-0138.
#ALLÖ ÖTOÖPLACEÖYOURÖGARAGEÖSALEÖADÖÖ ANDÖRECEIVEÖ&2%%ÖBALLOONS ÖINVENTORYÖANDÖTIPÖSHEETSÖ ANDÖBRIGHTÖGARAGEÖSALEÖSIGNSÖ GARAGE SALES 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 FRENCH CREEK 596 Johnstone Rd July 7 (8:30-12) Furniture, household items, LP records, craft items, nicnacs GARAGE Sale. No junk. Side tables, lamps, prints, frames, area rugs, home decor, small Appliances (they all work), CD stands and much more. 454 Troon Close, Qualicum Beach. Sat. 7 July, 8 AM to 2 PM. NANOOSE BAY, 1228 Marina Way, Sat, July 7, 8am-2pm. Huge Sale. Antique wardrobe, leather and wicker furniture, fishing gear, jewelry, knick knacks and much, much more. You want it - we got it! PARKSVILLE 1410 Blackbrant Pl. (Corner of Johnstone & Blackbrant). July 7 (8-1). Woodworkers tools, power tools, cabinet hardware, lathe tools, clamps,veneer edging, solid fir, oak, baswood. Elect. fireplace w/mantel. Household items. Odds & ends PARKSVILLE: 1603 Marine Circle, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri, 9-6pm. Estate sale. No early birds please! PARKSVILLE: 218 McKinnon St., Sat, July 7, 9am-1pm. Multi Family Estate Sale. Art work, freezer, antiques, tables, tools, furniture and lots more. PARKSVILLE 240 Butler Ave., July 7 (8-12). If it doesn’t fit into the RV, it doesn’t go! The handyman is retiring. Outfit your workshop with tools, tools, tools (including power); pottery supplies including Spectrum glazes & underglazes, a few more glaze chemicals & kiln furniture (including the 2 kilns), pottery equip. and workbench/storage unit, upright freezer & household stuff. PARKSVILLE 258 Lodgepole Dr. July 7 (8:30-1:30). Old & new, bar stools, & much more PARKSVILLE: 2 homes full of different items. In the house. Estate Sale from Store on Bay, follow signs to 337 Willow. Dehumidifier $75, new Kerosene heater $250. Catholic statue, Custom drapes and books. Fri., Sat., July 6th, 7th, 8-2pm. PARKSVILLE: 384 Allwood Rd., (corner of Allwood & Rushton Ave) Sat., July 7th, 9-4pm. Lots of really nice stuff, come on over and take a look. PARKSVILLE 517 Pym St. July 7 (8:30-1). Air comp., 2T carjack, 12.5” planer & other tools. Exercise equip. new bike, w/d, & much more.
GARAGE SALES PARKSVILLE 523 Forsyth Ave July 7, (8-1). House hold items, kids stuff, toys, fishing gear, xmas decos, misc. PARKSVILLE. 629 Banks Ave W., Sat. July 7, 9am-12pm. Downsizing Sale! PARKSVILLE 680 Arrowsmith Way. July 7 (8:30-1). Moving Sale. Some collectables, A/C unit, some furniture. QUALICUM, 106 Hoy Lake Rd. E, Sat & Sun, July 7 & 8, 9am-3pm. Too many items to list. Lots of good things. QUALICUM: 555 & 518 Seaward Way., Oceanside Complex (off Yambury). July 7th, Sat., 9-3pm. QUALICUM 700 Qualicum Rd. July 7 (8-12). Bikes, household goods, furniture, sports goods toys & garden blocks. QUALICUM BAY- 6080 West Island Hwy, Fri, Sat & Sun, July 6-8, (9-4). Huge Neighbourhood Garage Sale! QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date:July 8, 2012, 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables: $8.00.Rain or Shine. Ph: 250757-8481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH, 119 E. Garden Rd., Sat, July 7, 8:30am-1:00pm. Band saw, table saw, many more tools and miscellaneous items. QUALICUM BEACH, 549 Tamarack Dr. (just off Qualicum Rd.), Sat, July 7, 8am1pm. Childs bike, aluminum screen door, garden screened gazebo, household items, digital art and more. QUALICUM BEACH. Sat. July 7th, 8am-2pm. Huge Multifamily Estate sale. Antiques, household, new twin beds, jewelry, plants. E. Fourth Ave, just off Memorial Ave. QUALICUM. SAT. July 7th, 9am-1pm. Trunk, rug, chair, other misc. 822 Memorial Ave. QUALICUM: SATURDAY July 7th, 9am-3pm. RETRO and VINTAGE FASHIONS for Sale. Inside, Rain or Shine. 330 First Ave. West, V9K 1H6
SMART MOVE SALE #2367 Evanshire Cres Fairwinds, Nanoose Bay. July 5, 6 & 7 Thurs, Fri, 10-4pm Sat, 9am-1pm A sale you don’t want to miss! Check our website for item details: www.smartmoveservices.ca
WHISKEY CREEK, 3464 Brittain Blvd. Sat. July 7th (8-2), Household items, kids stuff, golf, mopeds. Rain or Shine
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GARDEN FURNITURE, 4 chairs + cushions + umbrella, round glass top table $150. King-sized bed + maple headboard, excellent condition, $400. All obo, 250-757-9990. QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed with bedding, in good condition, beige colour. Asking $375 obo. Call (250)585-8998.
UNIVERSAL FITNESS elliptical trainer as new $350. Call 250-248-7763
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
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 REBOUNDER trampoline, $200, 1 single bed and bedding (pine solid head board) $400, 1 Omega juicer (Model #8003) $250, 1 CPAP breathing machine, as new, $500, Royal Dalton china (Japora), 30 pieces, $500, 12 qt stainless steel copper bottom pot, $30. Call (250)933-3900. 4.5 YR hot water tank, $35. 2 white thermal windows, 32x32 w/ screen, $20/ea. 1-2’x2’ w/ screen, $20. Aluminum screen storm door, $40. 5.5’ Fiddle leaf plant in soil, $25. (250)756-0137 BABY GRAND piano. 5’3”x4’9”, $1,750. Call (250)338-1422. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED LOG SUPPLY needed for firewood. Call 250-752-8624
SPORTING GOODS ARROWSMITH GOLF passes for sale. 9 & 18 holes, expires Mar 31/13. 250-954-1208 LEFT HANDED Burner Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $190 obo. Call (250)586-6673.
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GRAND HERITAGE HomeCraftmans style (Nanaimo), original stain glass, fir flrs, excellent wood detailing, claw ft tub, electrical upgrades, oil heat, 1300 sqft main flr, 3 stories. $369,900. 250-716-9340.
CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.
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OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEW Nanoose Bay $349,000. 2348 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sunroom, walk in pantry. AC/DC chair lift. New ductless A/C & heat pumps & 2 gas f/p. Lrg lot. Close to shopping, school & golf. 250-468-7082 or 250-757-8712. OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1:30 - 3:30PM 10-161 Shelly Road Parksville 3 bdrm patio home, 1800 sq ft., reinforced concrete/styrofoam construction hardwood floors, granite countertops, extensive upgrades, heat pump. Asking $440,000 below assessed value. 250947-9448
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST Avenue- 1 bdrm, $725. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 255 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms, $900. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
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5830 HAMMOND Bay Road- 3 bdrms, 2 bath, $1450. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com QUALICUM BEACH, 1-bdrm, in carriage suite, bright, private. NS/NP. $850 mo. Quiet, mature. Ref’s. (250)752-4224.
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 & Thursday’s, 4pm-7pm.
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FRENCH CREEK ERRINGTON 1 bdrm Apt, priv ent, $585 mo hydro/heat incl’d, close to town. N/P. Avail immed. Call 250-248-2445. LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM CONDO, PARKSVILLE, $1100 PLUS HYDRO, ROGER 250-713-1025
Moilliet Manor, Parksville Large 2 bedroom suite in a clean, quiet, secure seniors building. Building has elevator, games, common room and lots of storage. Rent is $825 per month which includes heat and hot water. Please call 250-248-9322
PARKSVILLEX-Large 2 bdrm, security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, near beach, downtown & transit. Family oriented, $795-$840. Please call 250-248-8592. QUALICUM BEACH- waterfront condo. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, secure parking. Adult oriented building, non smoking no pets. $1250/mo. Call 250752-5021 or 250-954-5021. Available Now.
SPACE FOR RENT 694 s/ft. Contact Shauneen or John @ 250-248-3713, ex: 2 then 1. or email: admin@creekhouseresort.com
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PARKSVILLE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appl’s, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Ref’s req’d. Aug. 1. 1(250)616-1757
please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties QUALICUM BEACH, 3 bdrm manufactured home, within walking distance to QB Middle School and minutes to QB Town Centre. Attractive rural setting w/ garden, absolutely no smokers, no pets, $775 mo plus utils. Avail July. 2nd. Call 250-752-0997.
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COOMBS, QUIET 1 bdrm RV, incl. util’s., walk to Coombs. $450 p/mo, 250-240-1445.
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Wendy Hofforth, Property Manager Rental Properties Nanoose Bay/Parksville/ Qualicum Beach For current rentals please check my website: www.vanislandrealty.com 124 Craig St., P.O. Box 460 Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G6 Toll Free: 1-866-386-2735 e-mail: cbpropertymanage ment@shaw.ca
250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7
SANDPIPER AREA: Family home, 4 bdrm, 3 full baths, 2 family rms, living rm, bright kitchen, ample parking for RV. $1500/mo + util’s. Damage dep., ref’s req’d. Serious enquires only please. (250)7528510.
DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax. SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
SUITES, LOWER ERRINGTON. Large sunny 1 bdrm suite. All utilities, cable W/D & internet included. Nonsmokers only! $750/mo. Call (250)248-7050. PARKSVILLE, $740 mo, ground floor suite, 2 bdrm, clean, bright, private, covered patio, quiet tenant only. Absolutely N/S, N/P, 250-954-0193. PARKSVILLE COSY bright 1 bdrm suite, suits 1 mature person. Private entrance $675. incl heat, etc. Call 250-9548326 or 250-752-9245
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1999 MAZDA Miata Conv. SE, 122,000k, 2tops, black w/tan leather, BOSE audio, all power, cruise, alarm, 5spd manual. Xclnt cond. $10,500. (250)729-4948.
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1990 MAZDA Miata. 182,000 kms. Black soft top & white hard top. $5500 obo. 250-2488550 evenings or weekends.
2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665
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Scholarship / Bursary / Award Winners Ballenas Secondary would like to congratulate the following recipients of scholarships and bursaries for the graduating class of 2012. Congratulations and best of luck in the future. We would also like to express our deep gratitude to the many community sponsors noted below. Thank you for your generous and ongoing support of our graduates and our school. It is a tremendous investment in the youth of our community and we appreciate it greatly. 1956 CONSUL MKI Estate Wagon, ONE OF APPROX 15 IN THE WORLD. Body, paint and motor all done. Lots of new parts. The car needs assembly. Will Trade for British and Cash. MUST SELL. No Time. Have all receipts. Call 250-490-4150 (Penticton, BC).
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Skimboard boosters John and Julia Mountain are doing their bit to put Parksville on the skimboarding map.
Local beaches perfect for skimboarding Parksville couple’s skimboarding training camp was great preparation for this weekend’s Pro-Am competition on Parksville Bay BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Class was in down at Parksville Bay this week as 18 young students of the sport ranging in age from seven to 14 turned out for a three-day skimboarding camp. It’s not the first time the sport has gone to school on the sands synonymous with Parksville, but this year’s clinic was a great precursor for the first annual OSBC ProAm Skim Board Competition slated for the same place on Saturday. Skimboard boosters John and Julia Mountain were in great spirits and in their element on Wednesday when The
News stopped by as students and teachers savoured a warm summer sun “and a perfect tidal pool.” OSBC is an acronym for the newly formed Oceanside Skim Beach Culture. The Mountain family is big on skimboarding, so much so their store, Smithfords, which is part of the fabric of Qualicum Beach (with the oldest average age in Canada), now stocks skimboards. “The camp is full, so that’s encouraging,” Julia, aka ‘momma skim,’ surmised easily. “It’s really nice to see the young ones out and going hard,” she said above the sounds of the kids having fun — “it’s a
bit of a learning curve and it takes time.” The camp ran from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and Julia said many of the students will be in the mix on Saturday. AS FOR SATURDAY’S big Pro-Am, Julia said they don’t know for certain how many pro riders will wash up on the local shores, “but we know we have two carloads coming from Washington, we’ve got the pro guys coming over from Vancouver, and then our local fellas... it’s going to be a lot of fun.” ‘Our local fellas’ include their son Ryan Mountain, who is sponsored by (and
one of the featured athletes) for extreme sports apparel company Vooray, and his mates; Ryan Stewart, who’s sponsored by Vancouver skimboard company Kyda Creation, and Peter Christensen, who finished first at last years demo amongst amateurs — all three were helping coach at the clinic. And while the pros will be trying for a piece of the prize money up for grabs, this comp. has something for everyone. Besides the pros, the comp. will also feature amateur classes for Under 14s, U18s, Over 18s “and we also have a ladies class.” See ONLY, page A42
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Bantam Flyers soar as mid-Island champs BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Oceanside’s Bantam Flyers baseball team is Mid-Island House League champions on the strength of a workmanlike 16-10 win over Chemainus. In action at Nanaimo’s Mariner Park June 30 against the Southern division champs in a one-game winner take all, Oceanside jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first and kept their foot on the gas. “Basically our first four batters all scored, and we went from there... it was a good win for our guys,” Flyers’ coach Cliff Craven said after. This marks the third straight year an Oceanside Bantam team has won the Mid-Islands — there were seven teams vying for the title this year. Leading the charge against a fired up Chemainus squad were Devin Svensen, Marcus Schan, and Shane Craven, who all went 3-for-4, scoring three times and driving in a couple runs. Austin Hykaway went 4-for-4 including a timely double and scored three times himself. Those four players accounted for 13 of the Flyers’ 16 runs. Other highlights said coach Craven
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Mid-Island Bantam champs, the Oceanside Flyers, savor their big win over Chemainus.
included Jack Mardis’ timely hit in the third inning to drive in two runs — Liam Downey also delivered a clutch bunt in the sixth to advance the base runner. Contributing on defence were Billy Buhler, Will Vukovic, Grant Wheaton, and Darian Budd who was stellar at 1st to go along with two walks and two runs scored. Chemainus scored three runs in the
fourth and another three in the fifth to cut it to 11-8, but the Flyers responded with four runs in their half of the sixth. Chemainus came up empty in the bottom of the sixth and scored two in the seventh and final inning, but it wasn’t enough. Oceanside pitchers Mardis and Craven shared the win on the hill. The game started, said Cliff, with Che-
mainus — who by the way clobbered Oceanside 18-3 back in late May — taking to the field “totally hyped,” and trying some intimidation tactics with a well choreographed pre-game chant in keeping with the New Zealand All Blacks. “They were loud, but it didn’t phase our guys though, they were just very calm and went about business. Whenever Chemainus started to come back we responded with the bats. It was just a real workmanlike effort,” said Craven. “Our guys remained focused throughout the game and showed a real desire to work together as a team.” The local squad of 14-15’s won their North Island house league championship the week prior. Missing in the final due but a big part of the Flyers’ team were Alex Dib, Jake Shewchuk and Tristan Korman who was one of the heroes last week and had injured himself in a mountain biking incident earlier in the day. GAME ON “That’s it for us,” said Cliff, adding “we’re disappointed we weren’t able to put together a Bantam Rep team this year.”
Oceanside Generals get a coach from Port Alberni BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com
The Oceanside Generals Junior Hockey Club has named a new head coach, and that name is a familiar one to those close to the game in these parts. Signing on as head coach and general manager of hockey operations for the 2012/13 season is Brent Demerais from Port Alberni. According to the Generals’ press release, Demerais, who was born and raised in Port, comes to the Generals having spent the last seven seasons coaching for the Alber-
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Oceanside Generals newest head coach Brent Demerais.
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been Vancouver Island champions three times; Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association’s (VIAHA) division champions twice and garnered gold at the Kamloops International Midget Rep Tournament two years in a row. Brent considers himself ‘an old school hockey coach with a little bit of new’, driving his players to work hard on and off the ice, and was named AVMHA Rep Coach of the Year for 2008/09 and 2010/11, and was also awarded the same distinction in 2010/11 from the VIAHA. “With more than
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13 years of experience as a head coach, Demerais’ accomplishments include numerous championships and awards. In his seven years in Port Alberni, he played a great role moving 28 Alberni players to MML, JR A, Jr. B, NAHL, and the WHL,” said Generals president Sylvain Giroux. As a player, Brent, a forward that could fill the net, played one season for the old Junior B Port Alberni
Timbermen and quick- be sure, his total reply moved up to the Jr. A resented 27 per cent of Merritt Centennials. the total goals the team From there he went on scored that season. to play semipro with “That was long time the WIHL Cranbrook ago,” Brent chuckled Royals. easily when The News Worth noting is that caught up with him. Demerais’ 28-year old “The Generals are team scoring record very excited to have for the Centennials still Brent join the team,” stands (he was second said Generals’ presiin the league for goals dent, Sylvain Giroux, scored that year behind adding the new bench Brett Hull) at 66 goals boss “comes highly and 58 assists for 124 recommended and points and 189 penalty will provide leadership minutes. One heck of to the organization.” an accomplishment to See FINDING, page A42
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From the sports ticker comes word Oceanside officially boasts three athletes that will represent the red and white across the pond in London. High jumper Michael Mason recently punched his ticket to the 2012 Summer Olympics by way of a second place finish at the Canadian Olympic Trials in Calgary. The Ballenas Secondary grad had already cleared the Olympic A standard of 2.31 meters at a previous meet, and as such needed only to finish top three at the Canadians to secure his berth on the national team and second trip to the summer Olympics. Mason, 26 and 6’2”, 154 pounds, did just that in Calgary, clearing 2.28 metres on his third attempt to secure silver behind gold medalist Derek Drouin of Corunna, Ont. (2.31 meters). The dedicated Islander competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics but just missed qualifying for the finals after jumping 2.25 metres. Russia’s Andrey Silnov took home the gold that year with a jump of 2.36, while Germaine Mason of Great Britain edged Yaroslav Rybakov of Russia for silver with fewer misses as they both jumped 2.34. Mason’s personal best is his 2.31 he jumped at the Grand Caribbean International meet in Baie Mahault, Gaudalupe back on May 1. Lanky with an explosive style, Mason, a former world junior champion, had to overcome a nagging foot injury to qualify for London. Mason is one of 45 athletes either from or based on the Island headed for London, which equates into almost 15 per cent of the entire Canadian team bound for England. ALSO QUALIFYING FOR LONDON and leading the Canadian track and field team at the Paralympics is fellow Nanoose Bay standout, wheelchair racer Michelle “Mikey” Stilwell.
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Stilwell, 37, who broke two Paralympic records and mined double gold on the tack at the Beijing Olympics, also competed in the 2000 Sydney games in wheelchair basketball. Contacted on her cell phone on her way over to the Performance for Sport Institute in Burnaby for another day of strength and conditioning, Stilwell was in fine spirits. The 2011 World champion was officially named to the Canadian national Paralympic team bound for London on, fittingly, Canada Day. Opening ceremonies are August 29. She will compete Sept. 1 and 5 (200m and 100m) — her races will be broadcast live at 3 a.m. our time. And while the announcement may not have come as much of a surprise, Stilwell made the point “it was a defining moment, it sealed the deal. To know that I’m part of team Canada, it just made it that much more real. The countdown is officially on,” she said, “and it will help motivate me for that final push leading up to the games.” She heads to London Aug. 23, but
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before then she still has a major international meet next week in Windsor, Ontario. “Very exciting,” she said when asked who it feels to be part of a trio of locals bound for England. Also named to Team Canada’s Paralympic team last week as part of the wheelchair rugby team was Parksville’s Trevor ‘T-Bone’ Hirschfield. Stay tuned for more coverage of our local athletes and their run at the London games.
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