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The BC Coroners Service this week confirmed the identity of a man who drowned in a rafting accident in the Stamp River near Port Alberni on July 15. The man is Cory Donald Heinz, aged 22, from Qualicum Beach. Heinz had travelled to the Stamp Falls Provincial Park and was rafting with two female friends on the Stamp River when he was thrown from the makeshift raft that he and his friends had made.
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RCMP said the three were unfamiliar with the river and entered the water above the falls. All three went over the falls. Heinz was pulled from the river by passersby but was pronounced dead at the scene by BC Ambulance Service personnel. The two Qualicum Beach women he was tubing with were rescued by Alberni Search and Rescue See STAMP, page A7
water rescue technicians, who repelled down the steep banks with kayaks as one of the women clung to a rock in the river and the other huddled on a ledge on the opposite side of the river. Although the two women were severely traumatized, they were otherwise uninjured. Stamp Falls is considered a class five rapid, meaning it should only be tackled by the most experienced kayakers, if at all, and then only with the use of proper safety equipment. Witnesses saw Heinz floating face down past the area where the girls were rescued, and he was brought to shore by civilians in the area at Slide Pool, Alberni Valley Rescue Squad spokesperson Mark Palmer said. None of the three were apparently wearing life jackets. Palmer said the rescue and recovery efforts were among the most complicated he has ever seen in the 12 years he has been a squad member. Volunteer swift water rescue technicians were dispatched to Stamp Falls, where they had to rappel down the steep canyon walls to reach the two women. One of the women was in the water clinging to a rock and the other was trapped on a small ledge about six metres above the waterline.
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LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: Parksville firefighters hoist an injured swimmer to the top of a cliff at Top Bridge Regional Park Tuesday. See page A6 for details.
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StArtinG Point DeCosmos art on tap
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A variety of captivating artwork is currently on display in the Concert Gallery at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, including this piece by Ken Morgan. The art is part of DeCosmos Fine Arts Society’s Summer Show running until July 28 and all pieces are available for purchase unless otherwise noted.
Evocative artwork on display at DeCosmos Gallery
Parksville residents set to go fly a kite Don’t miss Kitefest this weekend in the Parksville Community Park. The day promises to be a fun-filled extravaganza, with demonstrations, a kite building station, a Teddy bear drop for kids and food and craft vendors. Visitors and residents alike can watch acrobatic kite flying from the world’s kite champion, the Island Quad Team from Victoria, and John Vriend’s Monster Kites. The two-day Lions Club event takes place on July 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to attend.
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Cinema in the sunset: Parksville Community Park was packed on tuesday night as the Coastal Community Credit Union presented Fresh Air Cinema’s wildly popular outdoor theatre on a giant inflatable stage . the film this year was The Lorax, an adaptation of the Doctor Seuss morality tale about the importance of living in harmony with nature, rather than simply looking at the world as nothing more than a source of raw materials .
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The first ever Sp-Arts camp hit high notes with kids in the area last week, as 22 youth and their leaders combined sports, arts and music. The camp, which took place at the Coombs Fairgrounds, had kids writing songs, learning to play instruments, painting, playing basketball, floor hockey and badminton, and doing theatre exercises. “There’s lots to do, I’m never bored (and) I enjoy every day,” said 11-year-old Jasmine Tomczyk. One of three camp facilitators, Allison Shaw, said the kids had a great time playing music and singing in the newly renovated Soundgarden facility. “Some of these kids have never touched a guitar before and this afternoon they will play a song with the group,” she said on the last day of camp. Arrowsmith Activity Coordinator, Kim Longmuir, who organized the camp said it was great reading the kids evaluations following the four days of camp. “They all said they wished the camp could have gone on longer,” she said in an e-mail. For updated Arrowsmith Community programs and events visit arrowsmithcalendar. com.
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anielle Buchanan takes a long look over the edge of the cliff at the foaming white water far, far below. She turns to take one last look at her new husband and then turns her back — and jumps. Although this is the first day of his life with her, Jeff Buchanan doesn’t flinch when his love leaps from the cliff. He knows she’s attached with a five-point harness to a heavy wire cable and within seconds is almost across the foaming gorge. When it’s his turn he is just as filled with excitement and derring-do as his new wife. The Lower Mainland couple are on their honeymoon at the Ha’uukmin Tribal Park, which hosts West Coast Wild, a zipline adventure company located on Highway 4 about 40 minutes west of Port Alberni. The site contains roughly a kilometre and a half with six ziplines, which take the Buchanans and the other members of the group on a two-hour tour through the rainforest canopy On ten. One ... two ... Go! and over the GUIDE RILEY SCHERBERS whitewater canyon of the Kennedy River. The lines vary in length from a few hundred to a whopping 1,000 feet, giving adventure fans the ride of a lifetime in complete safety. Ensuring that safety on this day are guides Riley Scherbers and C.J. Munro, one of whom zips across to catch the clients with a special braking device prior to their arrival on the other side, while his partner checks each harness prior to the big jump. They have fun with it, too. Scherbers has one adventurer stand with her back to the drop and spread her arms over her head. “On 10,” he said. “One ... two ... Go!” At that, he gives her a gentle push and, with a surprised and delighted
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Danielle Buchanan zips over the Kennedy River as she enjoys the first day of her honeymoon at West Coast Wild.
screech, she’s off. The focus of the site is on fun, but the guides point out natural features such as the edible wild blueberries and huckleberries beside the path as the group takes a short hike through the old growth forest between the lines. This is the second year the West Coast Wild operation has been in business and even though it is located far from any amenities or other attractions, it is drawing an increasing clientele of thrill-seekers as word filters out on websites such as Tripadvisor and others. The adventure is for those aged 10
years or older, although the primary consideration is weight — the zippers need to have enough body mass to propell themselves all the way across the line, thus avoiding the necessity for the guides to zip out to the rescue and haul them to the other side. The final zip of the day takes us underneath a bridge over the river and back to the rough-and-ready tour centre. The newlyweds are not just smiling, they’re glowing. They took the jump in more ways than one. It’s a good start. For more information about ziplining adventures or to book, visit www. wcwild.com.
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One man was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with non life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after being injured at Top Bridge Regional Park. Witnesses said the man had just jumped off a rock at the popular swimming hole on the Englishman River when a second swimmer did a back ip on top of him, landing on the man’s head. The injured swimmer was helped out of the water and to the safety of a ledge before a rope rescue team from the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the scene. “When we got there he was packaged up on the clamshell stretcher by BC Ambulance and we put him in the basket stretcher and rigged up a rope for safety before we slid him up a ladder,â€? said ďŹ re chief Doug Banks. The swimmer, who complained of numbness in his neck as a result of the incident, was then taken by ambulance to hospital as a precaution. The lesson to be learned from the incident, Banks said, was simple. “Look before you leap,â€? he said.
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important purchases when the JEPP program is eliminated in 2013.â€? Public Safety Canada established the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program in October of 1980 as a cost-sharing arrangement with the provinces and territories. The funding offered through the program encouraged governments to undertake emergency preparedness projects. As part of its Economic Action Plan 2012, the federal government ended the program to help reduce the deďŹ cit. According to Public Safety Canada, “The original objectives of this program, namely, to enhance local emergency preparedness and response capacity, have been met.â€? The RDN Emergency Program has used JEPP funding annually to assist with the purchase of emergency supplies and equipment, and to provide training opportunities to enhance the RDN’s capacity for response and recovery in the event of a major emergency.
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Two inflatable kayaks were also lowered by rope from a cement abutment, 25 metres above a tunnel that is part of the Stamp Falls fish ladder. Two swift water technicians maneuvered the first kayak towards the woman in the water, equipped her with a life jacket and helmet, and pulled her into the kayak to take her down river to emergency personnel. The second team of technicians had to cross the river, paddle under a log jammed across the canyon, and maneuver their kayak into position near the female on the ledge. After equipping the second female with safety equipment, they were able to lower her into the kayak then pull the kayak by rope back to the second technician, and paddle down river to safety. Coroner Willem Van Herk commended volunteers from both the Beaver Creek Fire Department and Alberni Valley Rescue Squad for their efforts in the rescue and recovery. Van Herk and volunteers had to walk more than half an hour into the site between Beaver Creek Road and the river. “That’s an onerous task to come up trails like that,” he said. B.C. Ambulance Service spokesperson Catherine Bianco said they dispatched three ambulances from Port Alberni’s station as well as a BCAS helicopter to the scene just before 4 p.m. A celebration of Heinz’ life is scheduled for at The Whitley House, 478 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, this Saturday, July 21, starting at 3 p.m. Heinz’s family is asking that donations be made to Alberni Valley Rescue in lieu of flowers. — with files from Susan Quinn
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Parksville council gave the go ahead for preliminary design work on a $3.8 million upgrade of 2.1 km of Temple Street. Phase one, the preliminary design work, was awarded to Koers & Associates Engineering for $197,639 including 10 percent contingency and taxes. The phase will bring the design to about 75 per cent complete with conceptual drawings and cost estimates for council and an open house early next year. The design stage will include reviewing the current conditions and developing new ideas and options like separated cycling and walking paths, traffic calming
measures, ways of dealing the Temple Store will be with drainage and the exist- done before this project and ing roundabout that every- that discussions about maone agreed aren’t working jor project priories would be very well. better left for capital budget The work is deliberations. also complicated He said that by the number of four-laning the old road classifihighway for cations that exist roughly four along the length blocks would be of the street. more like tens of Councillor Al millions of dollars, quite difGrier complained AL GRIER ferent from this it was a lot of money just for design work project. Mayor Chris Burger also and suggested four-laning the final two-lane stretch of pointed out that there are Highway 19A through that a number of development area of the city should be a properties along that stretch and they are hoping to wait higher priority. Chief administrative of- for a developer to pay for the ficer Fred Manson pointed work rather than the tax payout that the traffic light by ers.
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Serving patients in home communities – Integrated Primary and Community Care By Dr. Mark Morris (Chair of the Oceanside Division of Family Practice) In our work within Oceanside Division of Family Practice, local physicians would like to thank each of you for supporting our Community Health Forum series this year. We’ve had many of you visit our offices asking questions that evidence your desire to be proactive in regaining or maintaining your health. We would also like to express our appreciation to the many organizations who meet health care services in Oceanside. We enjoy the partnerships you’ve established with us as together, we strive to better meet the needs and eliminate gaps in our local health care delivery system.
A new model of health care The province’s Ministry of Health is actively moving forward to shift patient care priorities from acute care (hospitals, emergency rooms and surgical suites) into community care delivery. Some health areas, like Fraser Health have already begun this new “integrated” model of care by having primary care (physicians) and community care (Home Care, nonprofit agencies, etc.) staff collaborate so that people challenged with chronic health conditions can quickly and efficiently access the supports they need in their home community. An example of this new delivery system means that patients with higher needs will be provided faster access to medical consultations with specialists as family physicians are provided “immediate access to specialists” through telephone consultations.
In January of 2010, the Ministry set out their plan by indicating “high needs patients, frail seniors and patients with chronic diseases will be serviced through a coordinated and personal health care plan” supported by a family physician, medical specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other “allied health professionals.” An example of this new delivery means that
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patients with higher needs will be provided faster access to medical consultations with specialists as family physicians are provided “immediate access to specialists” through telephone consulta-
tions. According to the Ministry, “a key part of the new primary health care initiatives at the community level is the introduction of Divisions of Family Practice.” As our mandate indicates, the Oceanside Division is working collaboratively with the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and other community partners to make health care delivery more timely and effective. “The shift … while managing growing health care costs” will also “ensure sustainability,” the Ministry has stated.*
Oceanside Division initiatives Within this new model called, Integrated Primary and Community Care, our Division has been offering the Community Health Forum series to keep patients well informed about chronic and complex health care conditions (dementia, osteoarthritis, prostate disease, addiction and mental health, etc.). We believe that bringing health care facts to community residents supports them as they partner with their physician in meeting their health care needs. The Division has also been working closely with the Vancouver Island Health Authority in reviewing and striving to enhance services of-
There will be no forum events held this summer. We would like to invite you to consider participating in health advisory groups in the area. To apply, please contact the Oceanside Division at gsera@divisionsbc.ca fered in residential care facilities. A more effective model of service will soon be under discussion at a number of community tables. Hospice, Respite and Palliative Care within the community are also a focus of the Oceanside Division. We’ve begun communications to improve supports for hospice and palliative care. We are meeting with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, pharmacists, care providers, the local hospice society and community service stakeholders and will expand discussions in the fall by inviting community residents to participate.
Community residents are invited to participate The Oceanside Division would like to encourage local residents to have an influence upon the new model of health care delivery by working with the Oceanside Division or by becoming involved in Patients as Partners (www.impactbc.ca/patients-as-partners); Patient Voices (www.patientvoices.ca); and to review an important provincial website, https://www.thinkshealthbc.ca. If you would like to have your organization or agency meet with the Division, please contact our coordinator (gsera@divisionsbc. ca). To learn more about Divisions of Family Practice or about the Oceanside Division, please visit www.divisionsbc.ca. If you would like access to our 2011-12 Annual General Report, it is available electronically through our coordinator. We look forward to serving you another year and we also look forward to working with you even more closely.
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People are pouring in this year to the The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition (Beach Fest) and organizer Trish Smith said they have in part the weather to thank for that. “We received almost 10,000 people through just in the opening weekend whereas last year it was closer to 6,000 because of the rain.” Smith said she’s getting good feedback about having daily entertainment this year, and people can check the website for the most up-to-date listings.
This weekend there is a number of exciting acts to catch, including circus performer Jake West, yoga on the beach, a local fashion show and former Parksville resident Alexandria Maillot. Coming up July 28 and 29 Artisans on the Beach returns, with over 75 artisans set to showcase their art forms and sell their wares. This happens from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days down in Parksville’s Community Park. Artisans can still register for this event online until Sunday, July 22. For more information on Beach Fest visit the website www.parksvillebeachfest.ca.
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s anyone who has been in the water with a dolphin, a shark or marine mammal can easily tell you, human beings are not really made for swimming. We can do it and some of us can even do it quite well — for a human— but it’s not really our natural habitat. That fact should probably be kept in mind this summer as residents of District 69 head to the lakes, rivers and ocean beaches to cool off. It’s fun to play in the water, to dive, to surf, to swim, but we should all make a point of keeping our wits very much about us while we’re doing it. The difference between a lovely family day at the beach and a horrifying trip to the morgue can sometimes rest on the smallest, briefest lack of focus. You swim up under the raft and come up too soon, hitting your head, you surf into another person, you jump off a cliff into the water without first checking what’s there ... It doesn’t take much. We’ve already had one tragedy in the area — caused at least in part by someone making a poor decision — and it would be great if we didn’t have to go through another. It’s not just swimmers who have to be careful. Boaters too need to keep their wits about them. That starts with carrying all the necessary safety equipment on board whenever you leave the shore and with using it properly— such as actually wearing your life jacket instead of using it as a pillow. One would hope it would be unnecessary to mention the need to keep water fun and alcohol fun entirely separate, but as we have seen again and again across this country, people in fact do need to be told — or rather, they need to actually pay attention to the many messages to this effect that are already out there. Let’s make sure that when we’re shivering in the rain this November, we are able to remember having fun in the sun without having to realize that it was the last time we saw a family member alive. — Editorial by Neil Horner
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Letters MOVIE A REAL TREAT Last night’s showing of The Lorax was wonderful! There must have been over a thousand people watching this great movie. Thanks so much to all the sponsors. I for one appreciate this particular show being shown to such a large and varied audience. I hope from the bottom of my heart that everyone who watched did lots of thinking and discussing about the message. To me, Dr. Seuss clearly illustrates the need for humans to create as little waste as possible in order for all living beings, humans included, to have a healthy and happy life. If even half of last night’s audience continues or begins to use reusable dishes instead of disposables at all times — in school, at work, at parties and bbqs, for take-out and for eat-in restaurants — everywhere, then The Lorax and Dr. Seuss will have made a great impact on our community. Three cheers for the Lorax who speaks for the trees and tree cheers for the sponsors who brought us last night’s movie in the park. HAIDA BOLTON Parksville
U.S. COPS STAY HOME I am so against allowing U.S. law enforcement ofďŹ cials being allowed to make arrests on Canadian soil. Is the reverse true, that Canadian ofďŹ cials can make arrests on U.S. soil? This is taking away our sovereignty. I don’t like the idea that we are giving away
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our sovereignty bit by bit. Something like this should be put to a vote. Stephen Harper may be our prime minister and may have a majority government but that does not give him the right to change the fundamental aspects of our democracy. He should repeal this decision. I voted for him but I do not like the way he is railroading this government with his majority which is starting to look like a dictatorship. He had no right to push through the last enormous bill that buried this and other measures as minor subsections without due process in the House. If he does not listen to Canadians he will lose the next election which will be a shame as he has done a lot of good since he came in. DIANNE ACKERMAN Parksville
DEER OH DEER! Parksville is a lovely, enjoyable city but it is being overrun by deer and rabbits. We were a garden city but no more. Not only have water restrictions limited ower gardens, lawns and vegetable patches but grazing animals have eliminated almost all hope of growing a successful garden. Councils encourage home owners to produce their own vegetables but do nothing about the explosion of deer and rabbits. Fencing may help with rabbits but a six foot barrier is nothing to deer. Repellents are soon ignored and netting is yanked apart. Vegetable patches and ower gardens are now restaurants for these animals and of little use to those who plant the seeds. Never
mind the possibility of lime disease, an attack by an aggressive deer or a car accident, we can’t cull them because they are so cute. Predators such as cougars are killed or removed the moment they are spotted, thus the destructive vegetarian populations become totally fearless and increase their numbers exponentially. If we remove the natural predators, then we humans must become the predators and keep these unchecked animal populations under control. DEBBIE LAWRENCE Parksville
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COMPUTERLESS ANGST I read in your Friday’s paper the article about Life Labs. Once again, we who do not own a computer (mostly seniors) are being victimized. When you go to Life Labs, we have to wait until all those with appointments are seen and as the only way to get an appointment is by computer. How unfair is that? JOYCE E. MATTHEWS Parksville
THE FUTURE IS HIGHER Anybody who has paid even a small degree of attention knows that going forward with city and town planning means going up. This has been the respected orthodoxy for many years. I am astounded that the mayor does not know this. I recommend he read some Jane Jacobs, before he retreats back into his shell. LARY WALDMAN Bowen Island See LETTERS, page A13
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ave you ever put up with a minor as the environment around me. For example, a annoyance for weeks or months mosquito in the bedroom at 2 a.m. is a real annoyance while a drunk I once worked for was a and one day fixed the problem then blasted nuisance. A fine distinction. spent some time wondering why you By Harvey Dorval A friend of mine recently suggested (jokingly, I put up with it for so long in the first place? hope) that I was becoming a curmudgeon so I’m That was my experience recently when a being careful here to remain my sweet, reasonheavy concrete birdbath developed a distinct able self. To continue. I suppose the opposite of list. When filling it, the port side dripped water those of us who endure petty annoyances are the into a flower bed and the starboard side was hyper critical people who must have everything high and dry. in their lives just perfect and they go through all Due to the size and weight of the thing, it was sorts of trouble and expense to keep everything not something I could safely fiddle with and I near perfect. kept forgetting to ask visitors to give me a hand. The lawn must look like a putting green, the car showWell, a few days ago a friend came to the house and I suddenly remembered the birdbath. Within minutes the list was room spotless, the kids marvels of evolution. Hah! A lifetime corrected, the annoyance banished forever. A tiny, silly thing, of that sort of behaviour and one risks landing up in the lubut our garden instantly became much more appealing to natic asylum while the rest of the world serenely goes on in their slovenly ways, not knowing or caring that you are no me. I once bought a comfortable-looking pair of walking shoes longer on the scene. When we lived in the East, I had a lovely old wooden boat bearing the name of a big-time golfer on the label. I thought that he should know about walking comfort for sure. I now with a 30 horsepower Grey Marine engine that puttered doubt that Mr. Golfer ever heard of the gang who make the along quietly and provided a perfect but worn platform for a day of relaxed fishing. shoes. I invited an acquaintance along one day. We had barely They felt like wearing two overstuffed pillows and walking in them was more a question of keeping your balance than cast off when he was up on his feet emptying ashtrays and comfortably strolling. But, I put up with them for years be- polishing a wooden railing. He then decided to polish up the fore one day saying, “Enough is enough.” I walked resolutely dashboard and the running light covers. The boat was nearly to the garbage bin and rid myself of them, celebrity label and 30 years old and was simply beyond such nice housekeeping all. I felt free, liberated from a petty annoyance of my own flourishes. So much for a restful day on the water. He was making. never invited back. I looked up the definitions of nuisance and annoyance The point I want to make is that many of the things that and learned they are pretty much the same thing, irrita- bother us exist only by our own sufferance. Nuisance or antions of one kind or another causing mild anger. In my mind noyance, be rid of it. I categorize nuisances as people centred and annoyances There, that wasn’t too curmudgeonly, was it?
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ow can there be parThe simple truth is that children, ents when children citizens, people sometimes make make poor choices choices contrary to these boundarand encounter bad ies thus negatively impacting themsituations? How can By Brian Robertson selves and others. there be a government when peoThese decisions tend to have a ple evade taxes and disobey the compounding effect shaping the law in countless ways? How can culture of a family, community and there be a God with so much sufeven nation. We all live with the fering in the world? consequences of our own and othNone of the above statementers’ sin. questions make any sense at all. In the midst of this, the God who I know that one of the most difhonours our freedom of choice ficult things as a parent is letting go of your chil- continues to beckon us, continues to reveal His dren knowing that the road will not always be love and goodness, continues to say, “Come smooth. back to my ways;” “Come back to me.” I suspect that one of the constant tensions of I am absolutely convinced in the presence of government is the process of taking direction to God and that His character and ways are good. see a stronger, more prosperous society in the Think about it. “Love your neighbour.” “Take midst of a cultural value which preserves free- care of orphans and widows.” “Choose life.” “I dom. will give you rest.” “Be healed.” (These are some I’m certain that God does not take pleasure samples from the Bible of who God is.) in the tragedies and injustices we face. My response to this beckoning was to acIf parents insulated their children from all knowledge my own wandering from God’s ways germs, potential harm, bad influences and the — to recognize my sin — and then to confess need to make any decisions, we would not ap- that God’s ways are best. plaud them as loving but rather abusive. This is the beginning of a new life, of being If a government guarded its citizens from born from above. Jesus talks about this as reany independence of direction or decision, we corded in chapter 3 of the Gospel of John in the would call it a dictatorship or military-rule. Bible. Check it out. Why then would we assume that because We will continue to live in a world with injusbad things happen in the world God doesn’t tice and suffering, but there is a God who yearns for me to walk in relationship with Him in care or that there is no God? At the same time, God, just as we would an- bringing relief and healing to this world. That’s ticipate loving parents and effective govern- His longing for you, too. ments would do, sets in place boundaries and guidelines for our safety and so that we can live Brian Robertson is a pastor with fulfilled, joyous lives. the Christian Fellowship Centre.
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Knox United Church, through its outreach committee, raised $1,510 for a local organization which is putting forth effort to enhance the community. They chose the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES). The group has been working in Parksville for several years to encourage residents to appreciate the value of the area’s wetlands, shorelines and streams. They have undertaken projects with students to inform them and to awaken their interest in local water habitat. Receiving the funding for MVIHES, Faye Smith said they are thrilled that Knox’s Outreach Committee has chosen MVIHES school field trip program to support. “This is a very important program for us,” she said. “The children we take to experience nature at the creeks, wetlands and estuaries today will more likely understand that we need to work for healthy ecosystems tomorrow.”
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Youngsters can keep busy cruising in mini cars, grocery shopping, painting with parrots and playing with science kits this summer, as Storybook Village has re-opened for its second season. Storybook Village in an outdoor, child-size village at Qualicum Beach Elementary School for all kids in the area to enjoy free, complete with a fire hall, theatre, bank and grocery store, among other playhouses. The buildings are connected by little roadways with stop lights that children can peddle through in a mini car of their choice. There is also an alphabet garden with vegetables and flowers. The Village is a project of the region’s Building Learning Together (BLT) program, a coalition of community partners that support early learning for children ages zero to six and their families. There are quite a few new community partnerships this year, said director of BLT, Deborah Davenport, including Science World. With the help of some community partners, like the local Rotary groups and the Regional District of Nanaimo, a number of Science kits were put together for the kids to use in the playhouses. This will be a pilot project for the province, Davenport said, and could potentially extend to other communities. Return community partners that will have on-site volunteers interacting with the kids include the local libraries, Nanaimo recycling exchange, The Qualicum Beach Museum and The World Parrot Refuge. There will also be seniors, middle and high school students helping out. “I love the fact that the community is kind of rallying around Storybook [Village] and Alphabet Garden and they sort of find a home for themselves there,” Davenport said. Visit http://www.sd69.bc.ca/programs/BLT/ Programs/StorybookVillage for more.
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Everyone is invited to the fun annual Forward House summer barbecue tonight, July 20. The fun evening and awareness raising event will include a $5 barbecue dinner (carnivore and vegan varieties), treats, games, bake sale, face painting and entertainment as well as a great social atmosphere promised executive director Carol Richardson. An early bird yard sale starts at 4 p.m., with the main barbecue running from 5 to 8 p.m. and a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. Each year they fundraise for different specific projects, raising money for some new windows and plumbing, Richardson said. “Please join us for some fun and good eats and help strengthen our community,” she said of the event which will
help the society continue to support District 69 adults with mental health and addiction recovery concerns with the relevant tools for healthy autonomy and community inclusion. At the barbecue they will launch their second annual community art project, leaving a canvas out front as they did last summer for people to contribute. They will also launch their second annual virtual walk, continuing on from last year’s walk across Canada to tackle Europe this time. Richardson said they have been lucky with great weather in previous years and there will be plenty of fun family outdoor activities. Contact Forward House to join the walk or sponsor a walker. For more information call 250-954-0785 or e-mail forwardhouse@bcsupernet.com. Forward House is located at 129 E. Jensen Avenue., across from the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre.
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For the second year running, the Forever Yung Dance Studio in Parksville is offering DanceSport Scholarships to local kids. DanceSport is the official name given to the sport of competitive ballroom dancing and dance instructor Ken Yung admitted that it can be challenging to get kids to check out ballroom dancing so they are offering scholarships as enticement. He said it is particularly hard to convince young boys to get into DanceSport but over the years the studio has recruited more and more young men even though there may be a stigma attached to it. Yung said they are trying to get the message out that the sport of ballroom dancing comes with many benefits and that is why he got involved when he was in university. “The main thing that attracted me to
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Pearl Alberta Kennedy also known as Pearl A. Kennedy, also known as Pearl Kennedy, Deceased, formerly of 1567 Juan de Fuca Blvd., Parksville, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Pearl Alberta Kennedy, also know as Pearl A. Kennedy, also known as Pearl Kennedy, Deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Roberta Dey Robinson and David Michael Kennedy, the Executors of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, PO Box 138, #1 - 699 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before August 14, 2012 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.
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on June 21st, 2012. Ria lived her life with love, grace and a gentleness that touched everyone who knew her. Spirituality was the core of her being and the essence of her love for everyone she met. She devoted her life to taking care of her special needs clients, especially Buddy and Harry who were with her the longest. As in all aspects of her life, Ria faced her diagnosis of leukemia with dignity, acceptance and peacefulness as she passed into spirit. She is survived by her daughter Susanne (Ruhl); son-in-law Burke; granddaughters Emma & Elisabeth; sister Christel Thie (Bjorn), brother Hans de Wilde (Willy), former husband Gerard Klomp, and other family members in Holland.
DEATHS
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Cory Donald Heinz Nov.17, 1989 - July 15, 2012
Cory Donald Heinz was born November 17 1989, as a welcomed birthday gift for his Mom. Although Cory’s sudden passing on Sunday was tragic and unexpected, he was courageous to the end. He touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, and was our gentle giant. He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family. He is survived by his Mom, Deanne May (Rob Churchill) his Father, Steve Heinz (Jill Ferris) and his brothers Kyle and Derek, his Grandparents, Don and Brenda May and Ray Heinz as well as his extended step family and aunts and uncles. Please join us for a celebration of Cory’s Life at The Whitley House located at 478 Village Way on Saturday, July 21st at 3:00 PM. In lieu of owers donations can be made to the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad who assisted in the recovery of Cory.
William Langworthy Fox (Bill)
August 31, 1917 – July 7, 2012
We are sad to announce the passing of “Barometer Billâ€?. Bill was born and grew up in Vancouver. He is survived by his wife, Etta, of 70 years and his sons Rick (Aileen) and Harvey (Dee) and his grandson Christopher (Stacey) and granddaughters Shannon, Darcy, Corinna and Victoria plus several great grandchildren, nieces Joanne, Barbara, Dian & nephew Robert. Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Jack & Morley and his dear grandson, Ryan in 2010. Bill loved radio broadcasting and worked in it all his life. He started out at CKOV in Kelowna in 1941 but soon came to CKWX in Vancouver and then to CKNW in 1944 as their ďŹ rst Program Director when Bill Rea opened that station. Bill later moved to Seattle where he worked at KIRO and KOMO for 10 years in the 1950’s, returning to CKNW and ďŹ nally with Joe Chesney at CJJC in Langley until he retired in 1982. Bill enjoyed putting on his old “78â€? record program on Sunday evenings. He and Etta retired to Qualicum Beach in 1984 where they enjoyed life for another 28 years. There will be no service by Bill’s request, but there will be a gathering of family and friends in the fall to celebrate his life. Many thanks to Dr. Biglow for all his care over the years and to all the nurses and staff at “The Gardens in Qualicum Beachâ€? and Dr. Fletcher for their wonderful care.
Mark Wilson July 19,2011 Remember me with smiles and laughter, Let me live in your heart. Love does not die, people do. So when all that is left of me is love, give me away as best you can.Author unknown Love Mom, Dad & Family
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General Home Support Workers Duties: Housecleaning, meal preparation, transportation, companionship. 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. Please contact us by email: suesseniorscare@shaw.ca
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Coralene & John Williston were married on July 20th 1948.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield 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. Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd/ Newcastle Timber Have vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic 2)Driller/Blaster 3)Swamper 4)Hydraulic Log Loader Operator 5)Yarder Operator. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 KNITTING ADDICT wanted for pt work in Qualicum Beach. 778-421-2878, 250-957-7432. RASPBERRY PICKERS wanted in Coombs, opens 7 days a week. 250-739-2800.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual that will excel as a team leader in the advertising sales and creative team. It is essential that you have passion and drive and are willing to hit the ground running everyday.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HELP WANTED
The Campbell River Mirror is a growing company that serves the needs of advertisers with three community papers, four Daily papers and Internet services. Our ability to work as a “team” – selling, distributing and writing award winning papers is what sets us apart from our competition.
THE MAD CHEF CAFE has an opening for an Sous Chef & a experienced line cook. Send resume to madchefcafe@shaw.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Position Available
ROOM CLEANER P/T, please bring resume to Casa Grande Motel, Qualicum Beach.
P/T SERVER required at Gary’s Bistro. Apply with resume to Gary, 115 2nd Ave. Qualicum.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Advertising Sales Consultant
Required 16 hours per week. Experience cooking in a long term care facility would be an asset. Successful candidate would be a positive, self motivated team worker. Please apply in person to: 124 East 4th Ave, Qualicum Beach. Attention: D’Arcy Falkiner
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
OFFICE SUPPORT CLERK
DRYWALL
ART OBJECTS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
SPORTING GOODS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
HOMES WANTED
OFFICE HELP required for a Parksville business, 24-40 hrs per week. Computer and telephone skills needed. Must be able to work weekends. Please email resume to: box817@hotmail.com
Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
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.
LEFT HANDED Burner Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $190 obo. Call (250)586-6673.
TRADES, TECHNICAL QUAD L ENTERPRISES LTD. has job openings for: Certified Utility Arborist’s and Mulcher Operators Please submit resumes to: hr@isley.ca or fax (780)538-3949
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.
GARDENING CHELSEY’S GARDENING Certified horticulturist. Garden & lawn maint. Regular scheduling or one time visits. No job is too small. 250-586-6172 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 WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
PERSONAL SERVICES
HAULING AND SALVAGE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320.
HOME REPAIRS 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.
LANDSCAPING DEMELO LANDSCAPING & STONEWORK Free Estimates! Check our website for pics & videos www.westcoastfountains.ca Call Jason 250-714-8599
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 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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. POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING. Oceanside House and Home. Pete 250-927-2641.
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PETS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PET CARE SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES GO GREEN Get Clean Exp Cleaning Lady Available Excellent References Call 250-204-0819
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS Computer Services Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
Call Kevin 250-240-7372
CONTRACTORS LUNN CONSTRUCTION, foundations, framing, finishing, reno’s, all aspects of construction, insured. No job too big or too small. Call 250-248-4801
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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
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
2 ANTIQUE Dolls- 1 is 100 years old, other 2’ tall. Call (250)951-0839.
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).
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Rebar For Sale
FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
OWNER MOVING. Self-propelled Club lawnmower $110; 4.4 cu.ft fridge $30; 30 litre shop vac $30; Fiskar shears $20; Electric 18� hedge trimmer $30. 752-1628
250-954-5704 FREE ITEMS
CERAMIC SUPPLIES! 4 - 5 hundred molds, glazes, 2 pouring tables, 2 mixing barrels w/motors, clay, decals & more to give away! Take all or nothing! 250-954-2389 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.
FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD & Logging. Stock up now! *Clearing. *Downed trees. *Wood Spiting Services Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE 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. BED CHESTERFIELD, (Aqua and Pink), in great condition, very clean, $400 obo. Call (250)752-3125. COMPLETE WALNUT bdrm suite. Double bed, chest of drawers, 2 night tables & dressing table w/mirror. 19201930’s. Good condition. Asking $900. Call 250-752-9256 DOWNSIZING. BIG computer desk, King size bed with Sleep Country mattress including bedroom suite and all accessories. Living room furniture, sofa, love seat, matching coffee and end tables, lamps, etc. Offers on everything. Call (250)951-9899. GARDEN FURNITURE, 4 chairs + cushions + umbrella, round glass top table $150. King-sized bed + maple headboard, excellent condition, $400. All obo, 250-757-9990. LARGE DRESSER with mirror, dark wood, $300. (250)729-9486, Nanaimo.
PORTABLE OFFICES FOR RENT 10’ x 18’, 10’ x 32’ or 10’ x 40’ Multiple uses, w.room & A/C, on steel skids, built to code. Call Al at 250-951-9957 for details. Will deliver.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED 2201-2005 Pleasure Way or Road Trek Camper Van. Call (250)724-2296.
LEATHER SOFA & chair, light blue, excellent condition. $5,000 new; $750 obo. 1 (250)758-3121 QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed with bedding, in good condition, beige colour. Asking $375 obo. Call (250)585-8998.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs. Everything brand new from roof to floor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities. Only $299,900 firm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814
CAYCUSE Well-Maintained Recreational Property/Home 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Reduced to sell $378,800. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 or 250-745-3387.
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.
HOUSES FOR SALE
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.
CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. 250-586-8444. http://propertyguys.com/ property/index/id/65990
WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET
GARDENING
Rick Wilson
Lawn & Garden Maintenance Design/Installation CertiďŹ ed Horticulturist
250927-1551
250738-0427 HAULING & SALVAGE
What About Bob’s Trucking • 1-3 yards gravel & rock • 1-6 yards bark mulch • 1-4 yards top soil Junk Hauling, Yard Waste & Construction Clean Up
BARK MULCH
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
WE DELIVER
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WILF @ Parksville: 250-586-3945 250-248-3337
CONTRACTORS
MAINTENANCE
Cam Coss CONTRACTING
POWER WASHING
Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services, Landscaping, Carpentry, Decks, Fences, Shops, Handyman Services. Concrete, Driveways & Drainage. WCB INSURED
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Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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LOTS TREED .57 ACRE LOT. on Aldergrove Drive, Courtenay. 5 min. walk to Kitty Coleman Beach & camp site. Reduced by $20,000. Perfect for investment or dream home. Timber valued at $5,000. Asking $167,000 NO HST. 250331-0299 or 250-949-6184
RENTALS
Q Business Q Home Services & More! Serving your Community
DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, DECKS, WALKWAYS, Yes we wash SIDING by hand
GUTTER CLEANING Yard & Garden Cleanup & Waste Removal Painting: Ext. /Int. Perimeter Drain Flushing
APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms, $900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 297 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrms+ den, 2 bath, $1050. Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 297 HIRST Avenue- furnished 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath. $1350. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com ERRINGTON 1 bdrm Apt, priv ent, $585 mo hydro/heat incl’d, close to town. N/P. Avail immed. Call 250-240-2774 or 403-801-7842. LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM CONDO, PARKSVILLE, $1100 PLUS HYDRO, ROGER 250-713-1025
Contact The News: 250-248-4341 GARDENING
Tony’s Great Gardens
•Landscaping & Design • Zeroscapes • Hardscapes • Fencing •General Maintenance •Hauling • Bark Mulch
Tony Toly 250•954•4224 tonysgreatgardens@hotmail.com
GARDENING
BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE Lawn Cutting Yard Waste Removal Fertilizer Appl. Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Fence Installations/Repairs House Sitting Services Fully Licensed & Insured
250-752-6854
Call 250-951-0504 Cell 250-951-1423
Free Quotes: Call Jeff or Liz
(work) 250-240-3459
RENOVATIONS
CARPENTRY
HANDYPERSONS
CLEANING SERVICES
Chris’s Carpentry Insured
Handyman Services
PR LRENOVATING L A & PAINTING INC. O
“You name it ... we can do it.� Professional Home & Business Renovations & Improvements
for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
Sales & Service.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime
$$ CASH PAID $$ BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES
2 WHITE thermal windows, 1-2’x2’ w/ screen, $20. Aluminum screen storm door, $40. 5.5’ Fiddle leaf plant in soil, $25. (250)756-0137
WE BUY HOUSES
•Renovations/Additions/Repairs •Custom Bathrooms & Kitchens •Interior/Exterior Painting • Tiling & All Flooring •Window & Door Installations •Decks & Fences •Hardiplank & Vinyl Siding •General Contracting/Consulting
Free Estimates
Dave: 250-954-8650
Kitchen & Bath Reno’s Cabinet repairs, Small Carpentry Projects Interior ďŹ nishing, Decks, Handyman Services, etc. Serving Parksville and Qualicum Beach 30yrs. exp. semi retired Free Estimates Reasonable Rates
cell:250-927-2513
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• Fences & Gates (new & repairs)
• Patio/Deck Repairs pairs & Cleaning • Power Washing g • Yard Work & Cleanup • Home Repair Work • Minor Landscaping • Painting
BLANK CANVAS Roy Kroes 250 228-0040
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Albrite Cleaning SERVICES Residential/
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Cleaning & Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning
You’ll love coming home
Call 250.951.2791
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RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES
PARKSVILLE, Cozy 2 bd, 1 bath, newly reno’d, N/S, N/P, $1050 p/mo. Avail Aug. 1st. Call 250-248-2717
HAWTHORNE PLACE 750 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-4217
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
PARKSVILLE. 1-BDRM apt. in quiet bldg. Parking, storage, heat & hot water incld. Avail Aug. 15. $700./mo. Call 250248-3350. PARKSVILLE DELUXE 1700 sq ft., 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, lrg kitchen, nook & d/rm. St/st appl., w/d, w-in closet, skylights, ocean view, 2nd flr. Sm pet neg., N/S. Avail Sept 1st. $1300/mo. 182 Harrison Call 250-248-8456 PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, top floor, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $850. Avail Aug. 1st. 250-954-7435. PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 1 2 bdrm apt. quiet bldg, centrally located. Hot water, storage, parking, included in rent. $700 / $800 p.mo. Avail August 1st. 250-248-5431
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 1-BDRM apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. F/S, W/D. $750./mo inclds heat, hot water, electric. Avail Aug. 1. 250-752-3333. QUALICUM: 1 bdrm, $550 + util’s, NS/NP refs. required. Avail. Aug 1. 250-951-6395. 2-BDRM CONDO, Downtown Qualicum. Large deck, storage, covered parking, gas fireplace, 5 appl’s. NS/NP. Avail Aug. 1st. $950./mo. Call (250)752-3419. 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.
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.
Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services “I have never been as happy as I have been these past three years living at Hawthorne Place�
250-752-5233
APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COOMBS- 1 BDRM sxs duplex, deck, fenced yard, #5-1027 Virginia Rd. $570 mo + utils. (250)248-2285. QUALICUM. COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in SxS duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P, $750./mo. utils not included. Avail. Aug. 1st. (250)752-6098 or (250)954-8847
please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties QUALICUM BAY: lrg 2 bdrm home, F/S, W/D. $900. Avail. Aug. 1st. Call (250)744-1893 leave message. QUALICUM BEACH: Bright 2 bdrm rancher, vaulted ceilings, 1 blk off beach/trails, detached shop, priv backyard, refs, avail now, $1100 mo. 250-752-4778 QUALICUM BEACH- walk to town, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished beautiful home. Avail Sept 15 to May 1. $1500 inclds utils.Deb 250-594-7470.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ–
COOMBS, QUIET 1 bdrm RV, incl. util’s., walk to Coombs. $450 p/mo, 250-240-1445.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm, 14’ wide mobile, woodstove, 5 mins to Parksville, no dogs, long term refs, Aug 1. $750 mo. 250-954-1355. NORTH QUALICUM- Peaceful rural setting. New 2 bdrm, 5 appls, electric heat, glass covered patio deck with additional ground level patio. Fenced yard with room for a garden. Refs req’d. N/S. Currently available $900./mo. Call David or Carrie 250-752-5211.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
DASHWOOD FIRE DEPT. 230 Hobbs Rd. Sat, July 21, 8:30-2pm. 8th Annual Garage Sale & Car Wash Fundraiser. DEEP BAY, 5000 Thompson Clark Dr. West (turn on Gainsberg, follow the signs and balloons), Sat, July 21, 9am-4pm. (Multi Family Garage Sale). Lots of guy stuff too!
PARKSVILLE: 1603 Marine Circle. Sat & Sun., 9-6pm. Final estate sale; lift chairs, dining room table, retro petite woman’s clothing, housewares, tools, organ and more...
PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm mobile close to Orange Bridge, 4 appl’s. $800 + utils. (250)9541960.
PARKSVILLE 475 Harnish Ave. July 21 (9-2 hot). Three family. Lots of good stuff!!
ECLECTIC ESTATE SALE. Global Treasures & Silent Auction. Nanoose Edibles Organic Farm, 1960A Stewart Rd. (Nanoose Bay), Sat, July 21, 9am-3pm. Follow us on FACEBOOK. ERRINGTON 1016 Little Mountain Rd. July 21 (9-3). And you think WalMart has selection!! Lots for everyone. Class-guitar,port. generator, comp-monitor, doors, furniture, 15 cu.ft. fridge, Bell TV dish system, 1923 wood cook stove, 3 1960’s oil stoves, collectables. FRENCH CREEK 824 Nicolls Dr. July 21&22 (9-2) Moving sale. 12’ alum., boat, 9.9 o.b. motor, mens bike, camping gear, pressure washer, household goods. Too much to list!!
PARKSVILLE 655 Neden Way. July 21 (9-3). Moving sale. Kayak, life jacket, tents, camping gear, household items, books. Too much to list
112 PYM- 4 bdrm, 2 bath $1275. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
GIANT GARAGE SALE LEGION BRANCH 49 146 W. Hirst Ave Saturday, July 21st 9:00am - 2:00pm Bake Sale, Kitchen open for Breakfast & Lunch. Table Rentals $10. ea Call Chris 250-248-6214 or Shona 250-954-4162 Donations of items greatfully accepted Fri. July 20th at the Legion Hall from 9-2. HILLIERS 3272 Alberni Hwy. July 21 & 22 (9-2). Walker Bay 10’ dinghy, little tyke outdoor toys, bedding, dishes, outdoor furniture, misc items. NANOOSE BAY, 1919 Sea Lion Cres., Sun, July 22, 10am-2pm. Estate Sale. NANOOSE (Beachcomber) 1326 Marina Way. July 21 (8-4). Multi family. Child’s Victorian vanity w/mirror. Bridge lamp, collectables, housewares, costume jewelry, too much to list. Lots of good stuff! PARKSVILLE- 142 Hamilton Ave, Sat, July 21, 8am-12pm. Kid’s items, household, TV, sports and more. PARKSVILLE 724 Lilac Dr (off Forsythe) July 20 (4-9) & July 21 (8-2). Books, puzzles, material, bike trailers, giveaways.
PARKSVILLE- 740 Gaetje St Sat, July 21, 8-1pm, 3 Household Yard Sale. Workshop dust collector, single bed, house and garden stuff, clothes, books, tools, etc. PARKSVILLE 762 Nanoose Ave. July 21 (8-?). Tops & Friends welcome you to our carport sale. PARKSVILLE (Estate/Garage Sale in the house),Temple Store on Bay St., follow signs to #337 Willow. Tons of small items marked down. Dehumidifier $75 obo, new kerosene heater $250, tall table with 2 stools $125, books, cook books, jewelry (different items each week). Sat, July 21 8am-2pm. No pets. PARKSVILLE, SUNDAY July 22. 471 Pioneer Cresc (9-2). Lots of new stuff. QUALICUM 1177 Wedgewood Close (Eaglecrest). July 21 (8-12). Tools, plants, books, misc items. QUALICUM 221 West 2nd Ave. SUNDAY July 22 (9-2). Furniture, books, DVD’s, puzzles, CD’s, linens, household, wine making equip., too much to list. QUALICUM 306 Fern Road E. July 19 & 20 (10-3). Huge liquidation of seniors household & personal effects. Furniture, china, glass ware, treasures old & new. QUALICUM 499 Mill Rd. July 20 & 21 (8-12). 3 family sale. Silver, crystal, furniture, household. Lots of good stuff.
RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-ďŹ rst-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-ďŹ rstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager
21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7
HOMES FOR RENT
BRIGHT and AIRY! 1000 sq.ft. executive newer home. 1 huge bedroom w/ french doors to patio, ensuite w/ soaker, walkin, large kitchen, garage, fenced yard for small dog, heated floors, central vac, 2 bathrooms, convenient location, maintained gardens. W/D, F/S, D/W. No Carpets. 1000/month. Lease preferred. No cats. 250732-5665 DASHWOOD- 2 bdrm, 860sq ft, cozy, re-furbished cottage, deck, fire pit, trail, W/D, full bath, shared 5 acres, $800/ mo. Call 604-209-3364 or 604-572-9514. FRENCH CREEK 1750 sq ft modern rancher, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, quiet area close to golf, shopping, school & marina. Nice size lot, fenced $1450/mo Call 250-951-2607. FRENCH CREEK, 3 Bd, 2 bath Bungalow plus 2 large rooms built into dbl garage. Large private garden, elec. heat, w/stove. NS, NP. $1400 p/m + util’s. Avail. Aug. 1st. Call 250-954-2243 OCEAN FRONT, 4bed, 4bath home for rent Oct. 1-Feb 28, $1500/m plus utilities. Visit: www.georgiabeachhouse.ca and call 905-335-2378 won’t last! PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm + den, 2 full bath. Vaulted cedar ceilings & skylites on secluded acre w/pond near Wembley Mall. $1500/mo 604-721-4979 PARKSVILLE, 3 BD, 6 Appliances, great yard, close to Wembly Mall, Ref’s req’d. $1250 p/m. Avail Sep 1st. Call 250-248-6778
QUALICUM BEACH, 680 Redwood Dr., Sat, July 21, 9am-3pm. Household items, office desk, small table, books and much more.
PARKSVILLE CENTRAL1600sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 appls, built-in vac, sprinklers, gas F/P. NS/NP. $1375+ utils. Avail now or Aug 1. Call 1(250)857-5368.
WHISKEY CREEK 944 Poplar Way July 21 & 22 (8-2). Fishing gear, tools, garden tools & household.
PARKSVILLE, CLOSE to downtown, 3 bdrm upper suite in house, $1000 mo incls utils. (250)468-2000.
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
OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, two 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/office spaces for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo each + triple nets. Call 250248-3142 or 250-905-2526.
Retail / Professional Location for Lease in Qualicum Beach. 854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road. Phone 250 248 6504
RV PADS 2 OCEANVIEW RV sites,hydro & basic cable $400 p/m Bowser Bill’s: 250-752-0989
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week FRI. JULY 20 FRI. JULY 20 Entertainment
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July 20 at 5, 8 & 10pm July 21 at 9:30am-11pm July 22 at 9:30am-5pm The folk fest on the edge, ďŹ lms, music, dancing, kids zone & more. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. thekulth.ca
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July 20-22 Nanaimo Ballroom Dancers at Lighthouse Community Hall All types of dance. Info: communityhall.ca or www.ballroomnanaimo.ca/ dancefest
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ARTISANS MARKET Qualicum Beach Artisans Market, 122 Fern Rd W QB. 3pm-8pm, All-ages Arts & Entertainment, Music, Support Group
SAT. JULY 21 Entertainment
BEACH FEST COMEDY 11am-1pm Jake West Comedian, Parksville Community Park Gazebo.
BEACH FEST DANCE
11:30am-12pm Forever Yung zumba demo, Parksville Community Park.
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The Shady Rest Pub
The Shady Rest Pub 6-7:30pm Salsa by the Sea with Forever Yung Dance Studio at Parksville Community Park Gazebo.
BEACH FEST MUSIC
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Parksville Heritage Museum
HISTORY CHATS
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8:00pm, 5$ at the door, ages 19+ Fear of the Valley and featured band: Eye of Odin at the Parksville Legion
BEACH FEST MUSIC
5-7pm Alexandria Maillot sweet and jazzy singer Parksville Community Park.
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Starts at 8:30am, QB Legion at QB Farmers Market
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BEACH FEST MUSIC
8-10am Peter Jack Rainbird -Ambiant Guitar. Parksville Community Park.
BEACH FEST COMEDY 10am-12pm Jake West comedian Parksville Community Park.
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8:30-9:45am Hot N Cool Yoga presents seaside savasana yoga, gentle stretch Parksville Community Park.
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3 & 5pm Anna Dodds of Down Dawg Yoga & Zumba Fitness presents seaside yoga to hiphop Parksville Community Park.
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SPEAKER’S CORNER
Arbutus Toastmasters! Get up & speak your mind at our ’SOAP BOX DERBY’. Or just come and listen. Parksville Civic Centre 7:00pm
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Mondays enjoy tennis at Springwood Courts for time & info: 250-248-5702, www.arrowsmithtennis.ca
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BEACH FEST ART 12-4pm MONK community paint. $20 for own canvas Parksville Community Park
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COMMUNITY MEALS St. Stephen’s Church, Qualicum Beach.
THURS. JULY 26 Activities
YOGA ON THE BEACH
Tues. & Thurs. mornings in July & August, 9:3010:30am at Qualicum beach, low tide by beach hut, high tide by info centre. Bring mat or towel, beginners welcome.Donation $1 Goes to ALS for July & BC Cancer for August
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Hello Dolly and Becky’s New Car. Tickets by phone 250752-4470, Village Theatre 110 West 2nd Avenue, QB www.b2btheatre.com
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Locals at taekwondo nationals BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com
It was trial by fire for a couple local black belts recently, as they made their debuts at the Senior National Taekwondo Championships, and as expected, both did their club proud. In action on the mats in Toronto June 28-29 and fighting in the Fin weight category (-46kg), Parksville Taekwondo Academy’s Alison Kells showed plenty of pluck, winning two of her three bouts and bagging a bronze medal for her efforts. Small in stature but big on heart, skill and determination, Kells qualified first in B.C. after two separate team trial events, and earned her spot as the topranked fighter on her team at the nationals, where she thumped her first opponent from Alberta 9-2, then beat her second opponent from Ontario 9-7. Kells, an easy going pharmacist by day, came up just short in a hard-fought semi final to another Ontario woman who went on to win silver. “Everyone from the club is so proud of Alison,” said PTA coach Brett Fee, who made the trip to the big smoke in support of his players, pointing out Kells, 31, only started training four years ago, “so to be the third best fighter in Canada in that short of time is such a great accomplish-
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Alison Kells and Colin Warren after the taekwondo nationals.
ment.” Played out at the Sheraton Hotel Grand Ballroom in downtown TO, the nationals, points out Fee, “is not like a regular regional tournament where everyone gets a medal. To win a
medal at nationals is a rare and amazing accomplishment for anyone, let alone from a smaller community like Parksville. Our school is the only club on the Island to have ever produced athletes who have medaled at
the senior nationals, and that includes schools from Victoria and Nanaimo.” Worth noting is that all five of the other women in Kells’ division were from large urban centres “where there are many different training opportunities with other great athletes.” “We are doing our best here in Parksville, and I am very happy how far Alison has come, and how far we have come as a program.” Also in the mix representing PTA at the Sr. Nats was 18-yearold Colin Warren who had a good showing in a very tough and competitive featherweight division (-68kg). “He did well,” said Fee, pointing out the dedicated teen, who makes the trip from his hometown Courtenay to train with PTA, earned an impressive 9-2 win over an opponent from Ontario, and even though he was eliminated from the competition and did not earn a medal, “he really fought hard, and only fell short by one point (6-5) against the former Junior National Champion from Quebec (who went on to win silver). Colin held his own, and looked like he belonged out there,” said Fee. One of Colin’s losses was decided in overtime. Warren, said Fee, “is relatively new to the national competition
scene, and him being only 18, he can only improve from here. He has a lot of goals and drive, and as long as he continues to work on the areas he needs to to improve, the results will come.” “It was good,” Warren said of the nationals. “I won a fight and I didn’t get destroyed in the others.” Looking ahead, Warren is off to Korea in August for two months of training, and said he’ll continue his quest to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Worth noting is that both fighters attended the US Open Taekwondo Championships in Las Vegas last February in preparation for the Canadian Nationals, and with over 1,500 athletes from 63 countries (making it the biggest taekwondo tournament in the world), it was definitely and eye opener. “Oh yeah,” Alison chuckled. “That was amazing.” The nationals, she went on to say, “was harder than I thought it was going to be actually, but it was a lot of fun.” Kells, who was raised in smalltown Saskatchewan, said the two big tournaments — The Sr. Nats also served as the national championships for poomse and for colour belts and featured 500 athletes — “has definitely made me hungrier... definitely.” Stay tuned.
Regional lawn bowling excitement The greens at Parksville Lawn Bowling Club got a good workout last weekend, as 38 players turned out for the 2012 BC Mens and Women’s Championships. There were 10 local men playing and 16 from other clubs for a total field of 26. On the other side of the draw, there were four local ladies and eight from out of town. According to PLBC’s Carol Bucyk, the men’s playdowns were held in Parksville and Port Alberni, while the women had theirs in Courtenay. Players for both groups came to compete from Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver, Richmond and Kelowna in a double knockout competition. “By Sunday morning, all of the local Island clubs players were finished and those who were going for gold, silver and bronze came from the Mainland,” said Bycyk. In the men’s final, Steve Santana, 31, knocked off defending champion Chris Grahame to win gold. Steve’s dad, German
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And the winners are: Katelyn Brierly (from left), Josephine Lee and Rita Patterson.
Santana, who has won the provincials himself, was third. In singles, the winner is the first one to 21. The gold medalists advance to the 2012 Canadian Championships slated for Montreal Aug. 18-26.
On the ladies side of the draw, it may have been Josephine Lee over Rita Patterson in the final, but it was Katelyn Brierly’s bronze medal win that had the locals buzzing. “It was great,” Bucyk chuckled af-
ter, adding Brierly, from Victoria, “is a young’en, she’s all of 21, and she’s just wonderful to watch.” “It is important,” she confirmed. “A lot of time people have this perception of lawn bowling being only for seniors and retired people and that’s not the case. Some of the best bowlers in the world right now are younger, they’re coming up through the ranks... they’re dedicated and you can seen them improving, so that’s wonderful.” “It was exciting, it really was — we had bowlers from all over coming to play here, and we saw some exceptional lawn bowling,” she said, adding “I love to play the game, but it’s great fun to just sit back and watch sometimes, especially at that level.” NEXT UP: PLBC wil be hosting the annual Parksville Men’s and Ladies Triples tournament July 28-29. — James Clarke
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at home in the bay, mark kiefer loves to get out on his own when not teaching lessons with Windsurfing parksville.
Windsurfing picking up in Parksville By James Clarke
year, especially for windsurfing — we’ve taught eight families already which I thought was kind of neat.” “Oh God yea,” he said when asked if he’s enjoying his ‘other office’. “There’s a really good beach vibe going on down there... everybody’s smiling and happy and having a good time.” Kiefer has been helping out down at Windsurfing Parksville — located near the Beach Club and the place to go for
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Kulth Festival arrives in Coombs
Quoia returns to the festival Victoria band gaining momentum and fans LISSA ALEXANDER
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Phil Dwyer and his six piece band is one of the acts to play the Kulth Festival this weekend.
Jazz, funk and rock at Kulth LISSA ALEXANDER
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The festival called “folk fest with an edge” is back for a second year in Coombs this weekend, bursting with an impressive lineup of funk, rock, electronic, indie-folk, jazz and more. This year organizers of the Kulth Festival (pronounced coolth) added an extra day to include a film festival to the mix, happening tonight (Friday, July 20), starting at 5 p.m. Children’s entertainers will also be on-site again this year with entertainment both Saturday and Sunday, and children under 12 are free. Beside popular acts like Wil and The Boom Booms, Qualicum Beach’s own multi-juno-award-winning musician Phil Dwyer will also be playing the festival and bringing with him a troupe of talented individuals from Vancouver. “It’s kind of exciting because usually I don’t get a chance to actually bring my bands here,” he said. The six-piece band has recently been touring and have played at seven festivals between here and Halifax. Dwyer said they are doing jazzier arrangements of Canadian pop classics from icons like Randy Bachman, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot. Dwyer said the Kulth Festival is professionally run and
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organizers are doing some creative things. “It’s a great community event with lots of local acts and there are some interesting ideas that are out of the ordinary,” he said. The Kulth Festival will be held at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds where both tent and RV camping is available onsite. Gates open at noon Friday, July 20 to campers and entertainment for those campers begins in the evening. A collection of eight short and feature films will also be shown that evening at 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or online. The music opens to the public Saturday, July 21, with the first act from singer songwriter Georgia Murray at 11 a.m. Music ends with the Boom Booms from 9:45 to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 22 Kumbana Marimba kicks it off at 11 a.m. and Wil will finish off the day from 3 to 4 p.m. A weekend pass is $75 and single days are also available. Camping is $10 per person per night and includes the Kulth Screening (film festival.) Day parking is also $10. Check out the website for a complete list of performers, including DJs and children entertainers, and more information at www.thekulth.ca.
A high-energy band with uplifting grooves is back to play another round at Kulth this year, and the group may have even more followers than last year. Quoia (pronounced like sequoia tree without the se) released their first full length album in October, 2011 called Wildside while continuing to play a number of festivals around Alberta and B.C. Formed in 2008, the group played over 60 shows in their first year which group member Mike Hann said really helped advance their skills. “It helped us hone our sound pretty quickly which was good, and work through a lot of original material,” he said. Hann describes the group’s sound as feel good, upbeat music. Others have said the group “genre hops” from rock, grooves, folk, country and even reggae. Quoia, based out of Victoria, had two original songs in the surf film Around the World in 80 Waves, they've been the subject of a documentary and they were nominated for the 2011 M Awards for Favourite Band. Hann said one of the highlights the group has had to date was opening for American Grammy Award-winning blues musician Taj Mahal at the Royal Theatre in Victoria. Quoia is also credited with founding and producing the Tall Tree Music Festival in Port Renfrew, B.C., which was listed by CBC Radio 3 as one of their “Favourite Canadian Festivals” last year. Quoia is also doing good things for the planet as proceeds from the Tall Tree Festival, and 10 per cent of the proceeds from Wildside, are donated to the Ancient Forest Alliance and their efforts to protect old growth forests. See PUMPED page B3
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His work is part of a collection at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and for Inuit raku artist Basil Webber, that distinction is something he holds dearly because the Parksville resident who suffered a stroke three years ago has mustered up the courage to once again create the clay masterpieces he was famous for in his youth. Webber who was born in 1953 in Happy Valley, Labrador had his first encounter with clay as a young boy on the banks of the Hamilton River in Labrador. His experience on the wheel began with private lessons from Colleen Black Semelka in Winnipeg. His friend Dr. Richard Semelka helped to steer him towards creating Inuit images and masks with raku. Webber also took pottery classes in Winnipeg with nationally known artist Valerie Metcalfe. Now in his rehabilitation from his stroke, Webber is being mentored once more, this time
by raku artists Dee and Larry Aguilar. The pair have taken Webber under their wings and made him an integral part of Larry Aguilar Pottery in Qualicum Beach as well as the community of artists at the Qualicum Beach Artisans Friday Night Market. The card carrying Inuit raku artist got the courage to ask for help from Larry back in February and according to Dee, since then he has made huge strides in his recovery. “He was a commercial painter in town and after his stroke he couldn’t paint so he was in a depression for over two years. Then he started pulling out and he had the courage to come and ask Larry how to get back into clay. He has been an integral part of our studio for the last four months,” explained Dee. She said although they have been guiding him, Webber is the one who has shown the initiative.
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Experience an exquisite garden through the eyes of talented artists this weekend as Milner Garden’s Art and Photography in the Garden returns. Twenty artists will have their work displayed while working on new pieces and the public can chat them up and be inspired. The public will see bonsai, photography, carving, pottery, painting and more while enjoying live music. Back by popular demand the Mid Island Floral Art Club will have display pieces using live or previously living material. “It’s very unique,” said director of Milner Gardens, Geoff Ball. “They were here last year and were extremely well received.” The Tea Room will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tea, soup and scones and refreshments and smokies will also be available on the grand lawn. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22. Weekend admission is $10. For more information visit www.viu.ca/ milnergardens.
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“He is at the studio all day... sometimes until 8 p.m. at night and he is loving it. Ever since he started working with us full time his speech is getting better and better every day. He keeps working at it and he is going to be a permanent member of Larry Aguilar Pottery,” she declared. Dee said working in clay has been good for him. “He has something to do and he is working in a direction. So many doors were closed because he had a stroke. Some people have trouble getting past the language barrier, but you can get past anything you just have to have your heart in it,” Dee agreed. The Aguilars have not only opened up their studio to Webber they have also taught him new ways to manipulate the clay and work with different glazes. Webber’s first post-stroke raku piece of a native mask was part of an art exhibition at the McMillan Art Centre (MAC) in Parksville recently which highlighted work by artists who used their creative process of art as a healing force and Dee said Larry was the one who encouraged Webber to create some work for the show.
“Basil said he needed clay because he wanted to put work in the show. He had his first mask in there and then he came back to us with his pieces he made and we fired them for him.” Dee said Webber’s work depicts his native heritage. “He really likes that crackle look and it is very indigenous. When you look at his work it is very primitive ... but compelling. We call Basil the face man because if you look closely at his pieces they have hidden faces in them,” stated Dee. Larry who is internationally acclaimed for his raku work said Webber mostly hand-builds his pieces but he is pushing him to step out of his comfort zone. “Now that he is with us we are trying to direct him with more vertical pieces,” confirmed Larry who also added that Dee won't accept it when Webber claims he can’t do something. Webber said he will try to get back to doing more work on the wheel but because of his stroke he doesn’t have full mobility in his hand.
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As for being part of the Qualicum Beach Artisans Market every Friday Webber admitted he is thrilled to be a part of it. “I love being out there and meeting the public,” he said
confidently. Dee said she just wants to get the message out there that there is life after a stroke. “Basil is an inspiration. He's only got up to go and he is incredible.”
The Qualicum Beach Artisans Market is held every Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. in Qualicum Beach, right beside The Old School House on Fern road until August 31.
The Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. Oceanside Branch can take some of the credit for the great strides Basil Webber has made since his stroke three years ago. Webber attends the weekly support meetings the group holds every Friday in Parksville. For almost 30 years people who have suffered strokes in this area have been offered hope and inspiration and encouragement to never stop trying. Coordinator Kathleen Falvai said they don’t refer to people as stroke victims, rather they call them stroke survivors. “We treat people as though they are going to recover completely ... that even after a stroke it is not always hopeless. Hope has to be nurtured,” she stressed. Falvai said currently they have about 65 members in their group which includes stroke survivors and their caregivers. There are two speech therapists, an art therapist, music therapist and exercise thera-
pist and Falvai said each week members do a variety of therapies to stimulate their minds and muscles. The objectives of the program is to improve mobility, maintain and improve communication for those with speech impairment, provide mental stimulation, provide an accepting environment for social interaction and provide support to caregivers. Falvai admitted that while some people may never fully recover from a stroke they can keep on improving and by attending their group it can make a big difference. “People can stay as long as they like. Some people who attend feel a lot better and leave but others stay to encourage other people. Widows and widowers of people who have had strokes stay on as volunteers,” she claimed. Elaine Cooper whose husband Stan had a stroke in December 2010 has been joining the weekly therapy group. She said the group is fantastic not only for her husband but for her as well.
“Caregivers can share experiences and we support each other,” said Cooper when she stopped by the Artisans Market in Qualicum Beach last Friday to check out Webber’s creations. Cooper said she met Webber and his wife Andrea at the group and they have become friends. She agreed that since Webber has taken up his clay work, he has made great strides. “My husband isn’t doing as well as Basil is. Stan is coming along slowly though with help from friends and the support group.” Falvai also agreed that Webber is doing well. “He has worked hard and is dedicated to his therapy,” said Falvai. The Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. Oceanside Branch meets at the St. Columba Presbyterian Hall at 921 Wembley Road in Parksville every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more details call 250752-9796 or e-mail kathleenfalvai@shaw.ca.
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Maureen Ross painted and decorated 12 bird houses to auction off at the Morning Star ladies group’s Black and White event.
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Maureen Ross enjoys decorating houses, even when they’re for the birds. That’s why she was excited to paint and decorate 12 bird houses, with the help of four other women from the Morningstar ladies golf group, to auction off to charity. This year the golf club decided to make their annual tournament a charity event with proceeds going to The Haven Society. To raise additional money Bob Byam built the bird houses and Ross decorated them to auction them off.
Ross painted the houses in bright and bold colours and embellished them with little rugs, picket fences, flowers and feathers. The finished product was an adorable show piece for an outside patio or atrium. The houses fetched over $400 at the tournament, making a total of $1,700 for the Haven Society. Member of the ladies club Linda Attley said the event sold out all 100 tickets for the first time. “We started saying, ‘Hey why are we doing just for us? let’s get on with it and do something for the community.’”
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