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Regional District of Nanaimo will continue to sell bottled water at its facilities NEIL HORNER
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The Regional District of Nanaimo gave only half-hearted support to a request for the RDN to become a blue community this week. At their committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, directors opted to fulfill only one of the three requirements needed to get that designation. The request called for the district to declare access to clean water as a human right, to support public ownership of water facilities and to ban the sale of bottled
water at RDN facilities and events. Chief administrative officer Carol Mason said the recognition of water as a human right is not within the purvew of the RDN’s mandate, suggesting it would be more appropriate for the federal government to do so. As well, she said the RDN already supports public ownership of water utilities. Those two aspects received no dissent from the board, but the third aspect, the banning of bottled water, sparked considerable debate. See BOTTLED, page A7
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A rash of graffiti in Parksville’s downtown core has police urging business owners to clean it up quickly, but take photos of it before they do. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said he has heard numerous complaints from downtown business owners about the so-called tagging incidents over the past few weeks. “I did a bike patrol the other night and was aghast at all the tagging I saw,” he said. “It’s un-
sightly and costs far too much money.” “We catalogue every tag and make files of them, so if we catch an offender in the act, every tag is a separate count of mischief. If there is a tag on your business, call us before you get rid of it. Take photos of it,” he said. “A specialist could link that person to each one of those tags.” He said it’s important to clean up the grafitti quickly, as others are more likely to put their tag beside an existing one, making a bad situation worse.
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The seagull that graces the posters advertising Beach Day in Qualicum Beach now has an official name — but the moniker of the person who named it remains mostly a mystery. Beach Day organizer Tom Russell said judges had many options to choose from but opted to go with Kwalli. “There were other, similar NEIL HORNER PHOTO ones, like Qualli, but we thought Tom Russell shows off Kwalli. of Kwalikum high school and the First Nations connotation,” he said. “It’s also androgynous, neither male nor female.” The winning entry was provided by a person named Arnold, who didn’t want to provide his last name or accept a prize. “He was just happy to do it,” Russell said.
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Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve Foundation director Karen Hunter addresses the Regional District of Nanaimo board at Tuesday night’s committee of the whole meeting in Nanaimo.
The evocative photograph of the eagle bathing in our last issue was taken by Tony Markle, as was made clear in the cutline, not Brian Markle, which was in the story. Our apologies for the error.
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individuals appointed with terms of reference, a volunteer working committee with minimal RDN staffing The Regional District of Nanaiand funds available from the founmo heard a plea from a director of dation to kick start the committee.” the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Doing this, she said, could proFoundation to take over the board’s responsibilities — but it’s not likely vide some very real benefits to the to happen. RDN, as well as to the biosphere. Speaking at Tuesday night’s com“The committee could do reJOE STANHOPE search to assist with RDN programs, mittee of the whole meeting, Karen build national and international reHunter urged RDN directors to take over responsibility for the biosphere, saying the lationships, leverage funds through partners and do things like develop an awards program current structure had failed. “The foundation has not been successful be- for sustainability initiatives in the region,” she cause the governance structure has failed,” she said. “The RDN can use the biosphere reserve said, noting that the Mount Arrowsmith Bio- designation to highlight its work regionally, nasphere Reserve risks being de-listed by UNES- tionally and internationally.” Acknowledging there have been problems CO in 2013 because of that failure. She also said the group risks having an outside body take with the group, she said it’s time to leave the past behind and move forward to enhance the control of the group’s mandate. Both of these problems, she said, could be reserve. The RDN board went in camera to discuss resolved by the RDN taking control of the manthe issue, as it involved potentially significant date. “The RDN could provide its governance ex- financial implications. pertise to establish the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Committee,” she said. “This could see See MOUNT, page A6 news@pqbnews.com
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The speeders have landed… and then rolled away. Around 20 of the little rail vehicles travelled the unused tracks from Port Alberni to Whiskey Creek and back Tuesday. Members of the North American Railcar Operators Assoctiation (NARCOA) from as far away as Oregon, Idaho and California brought their speeders and joined the handful of local members for the pleasure cruise. Local enthusiast Ken Fyfe hosted the group of 70 or so at his track-side Whiskey Creek property, full of antique machinery, cars, steam engines and assorted industrial relics. “Without his help this wouldn’t be happening,” local NARCOA representative Gordon Grenon said of Fyfe. Together with just a few other local members they cleared the track to keep it usable. The visiting riders, on the fourth annual trip, were thrilled with the route through the mountains, along Cameron Lake and over the trestle.
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Clockwise from top left corner: Ken Creasy (left) and Gordon Grenon prepare Creasy’s speeder; Ken Fyfe (above) made camp coffee with his 1908 Sawyer Massey portable steam engine while Johnathan Peck stokes the fire; people waiting for the arrival of the touring group; Gordon Grenon explains that the engine is the whole point and value of the speeders.
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She said the Regional District of Nanaimo already carries out some of the mandate of the biosphere foundation but receives no recognition for doing so. Forming the committee within the RDN, she suggested, would give that deserved recognition. However, board chair Joe Stanhope said Wednesday the RDN opted not to form such a committee, but rather, to help the group in other ways. “Basically, what we are going to do is assist them in developing terms of reference to provide a restructured governance model and send corespondance to UNESCO
articulating the accomplishments to date within the Mt. Arrowsmith biosphere reserve by the RDN,� Stanhope said. “We have been doing some neat things and we are probably in a leadership position among regional districts in B.C. and we are among some of the best in North America in terms of our solid waste diversion program.� Stanhope said the board declined to set up a committee to take over the running of the reserve because doing so could cost as much as $150,000 per year, which would require voter assent. “That cost could then escalate,� he said.
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Mason said the board has a policy of supporting healthy food choices at its facilities and has included bottled water as a healthier alternative to pop and other carbonated and sugary beverages. “By eliminating that people could go to non-healthy choices,” she said. “We propose instead that we promote the use of public water without a ban on the sale of bottled water. We can provide bottled water as an option but also make water out of the tap available for people to fill up their water bottles.” City of Nanaimo director Bill Bestwick didn’t agree, calling it strange that the district would opt to sell something that comes out of the tap for free — with little difference between them. “We have tap water,” he said.
“It’s a healthy choice and it’s free.” His colleague, Nanaimo director Colleen Brennan didn’t much like the idea either, but was willing to support it. Alternate director Leann Salter was no fan, noting the plastic bottles area a huge problem, many of them floating offshore in a huge trash island the size of Texas. Nanaimo director John Ruttan stressed that the issue is one of water, rather than one of plastic. He was backed up by Qualicum Beach director Dave Willie. “We are not ready for this in many areas,” he said. “I can’t support a ban on bottled water until there is a full debate in the communities and the local council.” The motion against a ban passed.
New scam alert The RCMP are advising members of the East Indian community to be aware of a telephone lotto scam that surfaced this past weekend in Nanaimo. On Saturday, July 21 at approximately 10 a.m., a woman received a phone call from a man who introduced himself speaking only Punjabi and Hindi. The caller told the recipient they had won $50,000 in a lotto that was recently advertised on Channel 531 on the Shaw Network. This channel is watched primarily by people whose first language is either Punjabi or Hindi, and is very popular in the East Indian community on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. The caller stated that before the female could receive her winnings, she was required to pay an administrative fee of $625. She was then told to go to the TD Bank within the next 30 minutes and withdraw the money. “In this particular case, the person targeted knew it was a scam,” said RCMP Corporal Gary O’Brien, who noted the best thing to do is simply hang up and notify your friends and family. — NEWS staff
District backs off on Morello Road cleanup NEIL HORNER
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A Nanoose Bay couple can breath a sigh of relief this week after the Regional District of Nanaimo directors voted to stop any further action regarding an unsightly premesis complaint.
The issue hit the papers this month after Ann Barber made two trips to the RDN to plead her case and that of her husband, Wayne, who collects antique machinery at their treed property on Morello Road.
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here they’ve just fallen on hard times.” The Good Samaritans have been looking for ways to pay their good fortune back to the community for decades, especially after the support they got when a fire destroyed their home and business Dr. Leather and Mrs. Hyde in 1993. Along with cheaper rentals they started Coombs Transitional Housing several years ago, but that stalled when the Vancouver Island Health Authority took issue with the lack of water treatment. The couple adjusted their finances to survive without rental income and for a while focused on very short term (a few days) emergency housing for situations like fires or natural disasters. Since then the water and swear issues have been sorted out and the
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he battle between the premiers of British Columbia and Alberta makes for a great TV drama, but it remains unclear how much substance it really contains. Premier Christy Clark has outlined a series of conditions for her government’s approval of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, one of which is the allocation of a bigger share of the pipeline’s revenues being accrued to this province. That proposal hit the ground with a big clang when Alberta premier Allison Redford flatly denied that was ever going to happen. The fight has made big headlines right across the country, but really, besides the drama, what real difference is any of this going to make about whether the Northern Gateway pipeline goes ahead or not? Considering that approval or rejection of the Enbridge proposal is entirely within the purvue of the federal government, we would suggest not all that much. That being said, it would be encouraging indeed for Clark to make a strong stand on a principle and then stick to it, regardless of electoral outcomes at a later date. British Columbians have had more than a bellyful of politicians making grand statements of principle in the period leading up to provincial election campaigns, only to change their minds and do a 360-degree turn once the polls close and the ballots are counted. Clark suggested there are concrete steps she could take to prevent the pipeline from being built across British Columbia, should her conditions not be met — steps such as denying permitting and access to the necessary electricity to do the job. It sounds like a strong, principled position and one that would likely garner a lot of support among a certain segment of the B.C. electorate. Is there more to it than hot air and puffery? That remains to be seen. — Editorial by Neil Horner
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Letters BYE BYE TO BUNDLING Finally, broadcast companies are looking at the old bundling system as a failed system as the public demands more. Bell Media and Telus Corp have taken the step to ďŹ nally get away from the old habit of bundling junk with desirable programming. This ancient method of creating additional revenues under the guise of CRTC regulation has ďŹ nally gasped its last breath. This leap into the now will give the viewer the opportunity to pay for what he/she wants to watch and not what is bundled with what he/she wants to watch. Everyone will beneďŹ t. Billing individual channels at pay per channel per month will be available, quality of programming will increase as junk channels will not be purchased, more bandwidth will be available for meaningful programming. Those that fail to convert to this new system of delivery will lose enormous market share. BOB TRITSCHLER Parksville
HATS OFF TO COUNCIL My congratulations to Dean Dreger in his letter “Wheels off the Bus� (THE NEWS, July 13). It is so refreshing to read a thoughtful, analytical opinion without laying blame on one or more council members. His observation that the town gained 610 inhabitants in the 65-85 year old age bracket from 2006-2011 suggests the Town gear itself up to become the retail Antique capital of Vancouver Island. Look at the success of
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LOOKING FOR CLINT Keith Jackson’s letter (THE NEWS, July 17) comparing Qualicum Beach to Carmel, California, makes me wonder if he has ever been there. Carmel, with a population of about 4,000 has dozens of four and ďŹ vestar restaurants, a multitude of top hotels and funky lodgings. The stores and shops are some of the most interesting in North America. Does that come close to what we have in our beautiful little town by the sea? Not everyone would want all of that, but those are the facts. However there is one interesting parallel between our two towns. In 1986 Clint Eastwood, tired of getting the run-around and the punitive attitudes of a preservationist dominated council, ran for mayor and was successful in having the incumbent removed. His strategy was to build relations between the business community and the residential community so that meaningful change could take place. Not necessarily growth, but renewal and improvement, the very same issues our present council is dealing with, which seems to be of such great concern to so many of our residents. Is there a Clint Eastwood out there for Qualicum Beach? JIM BERGOT Qualicum Beach
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Starving artists no more The term “starving artists” is simply a myth that everybody has bought, including artists, and dates back to Vincent van Gogh and the inaccurate portrayal of him as tragic figure. This is according to local artist Ken Kirkby, who decided he wants to remove that “starving” stereotype, at least locally. His first order of business (and certainly not his last) comes in the form of a book called Mythography: paintings by Ken Kirkby & Friends, poetry by Manolis. “I’ve been listening to and watching artists on our island and mostly what I hear has been the great unhappiness,” he said. Artists need to get themselves out there in a much larger way than many are aware of or know how to deal with, he said. Instead of competing with other artists and galleries, they are competing with the likes of the Rolling Stones the Vancouver Canucks and Walt Disney, he said, so artists need to work together and make themselves known.
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This was his thinking when he brought together a team of artists from the local area, as well as Courtenay, Campbell River and Vancouver and a Greek poet and publisher from White Rock to make this book. The result is a visually stunning group of artwork each complimented by a poem that successfully “gets into the skin” of each piece artwork, Kirkby said. All royalties from the sale of the books will go the Nile Creek Enhancement Society (NES), a non-profit organization recognized nationally for its efforts restoring salmon numbers. Over 20 years the group has helped return 20 million salmon fry to the ocean. “What we have is a rebirth of the river,” Kirkby said, “we are now looking at numbers of fish returning and are getting somewhere close to historical numbers,” Kirkby said, adding the group is listed as one of the most successful in the world of its kind. Many other projects are in the works based on the work at NES, including a major film and a large graphic book.
A book launch for Mythography will happen at the Sandbar Cafe in Qualicum Bay on Wednesday, August 8 at 1:30 p.m. with plenty of books to purchase and the artists on-site to chat and do signings. The same day in the same location another of Kirkby’s projects will take flight where renowned sculptors will come together to become better recognized while helping put Bowser on the map. The artists are being sponsored by many merchants in the area and the idea is to eventually have numerous public sculptures throughout the Bowser area, drawing people from far and wide. It will begin at the Sandbar Cafe this year with four sculptors gathering on August 8 and creating pieces from early morning to evening on August 9, 10 and 11. More information on this sculpting event will be included in THE NEWS Tuesday, July 31 edition. The Sandbar Cafe is located at 6087 W Island Highway.
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Military riders mount up for charity Group takes to the road to help children who are visually impaired or suffering serious illness LISSA ALEXANDER
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A barrage of motorcycle riders roared into Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Saturday to enjoy a free lunch while raising money for charity. The group was part of the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride and were on a local leg of the journey across Canada, from Comox to Victoria. Thrifty Foods sponsors the group’s lunch every year.
The two charities benefiting from the ride are the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Leader of the ride and Petty Officer Second Class George Robinson said the group is made up of a mix of civilians and both retired and active military personnel. The ride takes place throughout July and August, with each region doing their own leg of the ride.
Robinson said personally he loves riding a motorcycle and feels it’s important to raise money for children in need. “There are a lot of children in need who don’t have a voice or the ability to raise the money we can raise,” Robinson said. Last year Robinson said the Ride raised $35,000 and this year they hope to raise $100,000 across Canada. To obtain more information about the group and to donate to this worthy charity visit their website at www.mpnmrr.ca.
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B.C. municipalities are required to be carbon neutral as of this year, and since it is “physically impossible” for Parksville not to produce any greenhouse gases to meet the provincial mandate, they are looking at carbon offset options. Under the Climate Action Charter municipalities can buy carbon offsets with the Pacific Carbon Trust for $25 per ton, meaning an annual cost of $11,000 for Parksville, described as “relatively minor” by the staff report to council. Instead of sending that money to the provincial trust, to be spent on a project anywhere in B.C., Parksville starting a local version along with Nanaimo, Lantzville, Qualicum Beach and the regional district. Pooling their required offsets will generate
Fire calls dropping in Parksville Call volumes are dropping for the Parksville Fire Department. Chief Doug Banks gave his annual report to city council, explaining that calls have been dropping steadily from a high of over 500 in 2008 to 414 in 2011, of which 304 were emergency calls. “Our fire prevention officer is happy to take credit for the drop,” Banks quipped as he explained they don’t know the exact reason but it likely has to do with improved education, awareness and building and safety standards. Alarms accounted for the highest number of calls, at 90, of which many were “false alarms” which Banks said is a misleading term, since in those cases “the alarm systems have done their jobs,” in alerting the fire department. — Auren Ruvinsky
$231,000 a year for green house gas reducing projects within the region. The Regional Emission Reduction for Carbon Neutral Operations, Memorandum of Agreement has already been endorsed by the RDN board and Parksville council added their endorsement at Monday night’s meeting. Several councillors crumbled about having to pay it at all, since the emissions generated by running city buildings and vehicles can’t be eliminated. Mayor Chris Burger agreed it was in effect a green tax but at least this option allows them to keep the money somewhat local.
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Dorothy Margaret Munro Born November 7, 1925 in Boyd’s Settlement, Ontario, passed away peacefully July 20, 2012 in Nanaimo, B.C. Dorothy lived most of her working life in Ontario, and in her retired years she was a resident of both Coombs, and Nanoose Bay, BC. Her husband, Cecil predeceased Dorothy. Sons, Dave and Dennis, survive her. Also predeceased by 1 sibling and survived by 8 siblings. A Funeral Service will be held at the Bradley Hall in Coombs, Saturday July 28th at 10:00 AM. In addition, a visitation will be on Friday July 27th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00PM at First Memorial, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo.
Passed away peaceful on July 23, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC, during a brief battle with cancer. Born April 5, 1936 in Fleetwood, England, Terry immigrated to Kelowna, BC, in August of 1961 after earning a degree in medicine from the University of St. Andrews. The Okanagan was his home for many years as he first practised family medicine from an office in Westbank, BC, and then specialized in radiology with an office on Lawrence Ave. in Kelowna. When not working Terry filled his time serving others as a Commodore of the Canadian Power Squadron, a director at the Okanagan Symphony and a long time member of Rotary. After retiring from medicine, Terry turned childhood love of butterfly's into a living as the proprietor of Butterfly World in Coombs, BC. Terry also served as a past director of the Brandt Wildlife Festival and was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday July 28th Yates Funeral Home, ALLatYOU NEED IN PRINT AND1000 ONLINE Allsbrook Rd., Parksville. www.bcclassiďŹ ed.comBC.
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CASEY, VINCENT CHARLES It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Vincent Casey, of Parksville BC on July 22, 2012. Vince was born in King Township, Ontario on July 7, 1929. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Brigid and his children, David (Wendy), Kelley Williams (Bill), John (Catharine), Laura, (mother Arlene) and Anna and Paul (Sophie) (mother Joan); grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew), Amanda (Matt), Bill, Reta, Zoe, Jack, Spencer, Kaila, Alexia, Max, and great grandson, Benton. He is also survived by his brothers Joseph and Denis, sister Joan Caplice (Michael), and sister-in law, Denise. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Vincent was predeceased by his parents Charles and Anna, wife Joan, daughter Lynda, brother Edward and sister Eileen Lynett. Vince loved sports, and spent countless hours at the arena, the soccer ďŹ eld and the baseball diamond, either as a coach, volunteer or a proud fan of his kids. Giving back to the community was also very important to Vince. He was very involved with the Richmond Arenas Community Association, C.O.P.S. and the Canadian Cancer Society. Although he moved to BC in 1979, Vince remained a true fan of all teams in Toronto, especially his beloved Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays. He enjoyed visits from his grandchildren, which always put a smile on his face. Our family would like to extend a thank you to all the Community Health Workers and nurses, for the assistance and support over the past six months. A Memorial Mass for Vince will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at The Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville, followed by a reception. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.yatesfuneral.ca
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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.
Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. CertiďŹ ed tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
GARDENING CHELSEY’S GARDENING CertiďŹ ed 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.
HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320.
PAINTING
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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
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.
ART OBJECTS
PRESSURE WASHING. Oceanside House and Home. Pete 250-927-2641.
ROY VICKERS PRINTS. Complete set, 13 original Roy Vickers limited edition prints with certiďŹ cates. 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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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
Junk Hauling, Yard Waste & Construction Clean Up
Bark Mulch Per Yard: Fine Dark Fir $21 Medium Dark Fir $18 Cedar Mulch Med. $12 Fine $15 Chips $15 White Sand $15 + taxes
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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
YOU PICK Raspberries or buy them pre-picked, 2062 Alberni Hwy., Coombs (1 mile before Coombs Market). Open 7:30 am-3:30 pm Daily. Call 250248-7698 or 250-739-2800.
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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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).
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
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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.
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BED CHESTERFIELD, (Aqua and Pink), in great condition, very clean, $400 obo. Call (250)752-3125.
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DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, DECKS, WALKWAYS, Yes we wash SIDING by hand
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#ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES BIG DEAL!! Sat. July 28th, (10-2) 310 Fourneau Way in Parksville. Multi-Family: Good prices, Worth the Drive! Contents from 6 unclaimed storage units. Vintage sideboard, dressers, recliner, shelves, T.V., mirrors, antique ironing board, Ltd. prints, console stereos, vintage equalizer, receivers, speakers, record collection, household items, desk, motorcycle helmets, tent,camp stove, bed frame, rugs, fans, heaters, gas cans, cheap clothing, drill, lacrosse sticks, tools, sink, ladders, tackle box, canner, golf clubs, light ďŹ xtures, sword & lot more!! ERRINGTON, 1871 Errington Rd. Sat. & Sun. July 28 & 29. (9-1) Boys/ladies clothes, toys. Rain or shine!!! FRENCH CREEK, 723 Kasba Circle. Sat. July 28 & Sun. July 29 (9-1). Washer/Dryer, TV, Minibar Fridge, electrical stuff, kitchen, kids, books, hshld,etc. FRENCH CREEK 824 Nicolls Dr. Sat & Sun.Jul. 28 & 29 (92)Same place, different stuff! Moving sale! Wedding dress, elec. organ/bench, T.V.,furniture, 12’ alum.boat, 9.9 Johnson motor, garage & household items. Too much to list!! FRENCH CREEK, 842 Breakwater Rd. Sat. July 28. (7-11) NANOOSE BAY, 2417 Collins Cres. Sat. July 28th. (9-3) New wall light ďŹ xture, full width bathtub bench w/back rest, other house hold items. NANOOSE BAY Estate Sale: Fri & Sat, July 27th & 28th, 9am-6pm. 2419 Garry Oak Dr. Everything Goes! Teak & Recto designer furniture, Victorian antiques, curio cabinet & contents, Deco cutlery and glassware. Too much to list! Photos available for viewing at www.ďŹ nepointantiques.com PARKSVILLE, 193 Hamilton, Sat. July 28, (9-2). Downsizing! Lots to choose from. No early birds please! PARKSVILLE, 210 Strawberry Cres. Sat. July 28, (7:30-2) Misc. Hshld items, crystal. PARKSVILLE, 254 Strawberry Cres. Sat. July 28, (8-3) Arts & crafts, jigsaw puzzle, plants, books, kitchen misc. PARKSVILLE, 28-450 Stanford Ave. Sat. July 28 (8-12)Multi-Family Sale PARKSVILLE, 762 Forsythe Ave. Sat. July 28, (8:30-2).
GARAGE SALES PARKSVILLE, 385 Moilliet St. Sat. & Sun. July 28 & 29. (8-2) Furniture, Household goods, Fabrics, Tires & some tools. PARKSVILLE, 429 Sunset Blvd. Sat. July 28, (8-1). Infant & toddler items, BBQ, Misc. tools, Rain or shine!! PARKSVILLE: 448 Manse Rd., Sat., July 28th, 8-1pm. Kids outdoor play sets and household items. PARKSVILLE: 539 Rowan Ave., Sat., July 28th, 8-12pm. Furniture, household items, BBQ, tires (car and bike), etc PARKSVILLE- 586 Neden Way, Sat, July 28, 8am-2pm. Many ďŹ shing rods & reels, micro-wave, tools, kitchen stuff, books & more! PARKSVILLE, 664 Ermineskin Ave. Sat. July 28. (8-1). Furniture, clothes, household items, lots of goodies!! PARKSVILLE, 667 Phillips St. Sat. July 28. (8-2) Downsizing Sale-tools, furniture, Shark Steamer, pottery, pictures, frames & albums,Convection oven, DVD Player, VHS movies, jewelry & lots of summer reading, Sci-ďŹ , Fantasy, Mystery & current Novels!! PARKSVILLE, 682 Wedgewood Cres. Large Estate Sale! Sat. 28th. (8-2) Huge lot of electric and hand tools. Huge lot of Antiques (no furniture).Lots of household, camping, gardening and more!! PARKSVILLE. MOVING sale. Sat. July 28, 9am - 1pm. Mostly household furniture, pictures. 459 Pioneer Cres QUALICUM BEACH206 Elizabeth Ave, Sat, July 28, 8am-? QUALICUM BEACH, 521 Qualicum Rd. Sat. July 27 (8:30-12)Household items. QUALICUM BEACH, 530 Chester Rd. Estate Sale. Sat. July 28. (8-2). Household goods, furniture, books, tools, computer, hats, collectables. QUALICUM BEACH, 544 Dogwood Rd., Sat, July 28th, 8 am-12 pm. Moving Sale. QUALICUM BEACH, 576 Dogwood Rd. Sat. July 28th. (9-5). Some Metaphysical Books, furniture, Misc. QUALICUM BEACH, 762 Beach Ave., Sat, July 28, 9am-3pm. Moving Sale. All household items, kids stuff and much more.
The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, July 27, 2012
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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.
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.
SPORTING GOODS LEFT HANDED Burner Driver R. Flex 10.5, new. $190 obo. Call (250)586-6673.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
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.
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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LOTS 2-BDRM North Nanaimo Patio Home $223,333. Quiet complex, low strata fees, no age restrictions. Completely renovated end-unit. For more details contact (250) 933-5566 or patiohome333@shaw.ca 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.
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
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
40 ft Park Model in year round park in Parksville. Add on room & patio, carport & shed. Pad rent includes cable & wi-fi. Call 250-951-4902
APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms, $900. Call 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 Moilliet Manor, Parksville
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.
PARKSVILLE, 1200 sq ft., 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, private backyard, & new roof on a quiet street close to schools. $275,000 Call 250-240-8558 PARKSVILLE, GREAT Buy: 1.1 acre, 153 ft. of waterfront, subdividable, older 3 bdrm home, newer 3 bay garage with suite. $974,000. Please call: 250-248-4364
BUYING - RENTING- SELLING
APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PARKSVILLE- BRIGHT, spacious 1 bdrm w/deck, walk to beach, schools, parks, shops. Parking & shared W/D. $695+. Available now. Call 778-3002148, 250-947-5678. 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
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT COOMBS, QUIET 1 bdrm RV, incl. util’s., walk to Coombs. $450 p/mo, 250-240-1445.
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 DELUXE 2bdrm + 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, $550 + util’s, NS/NP refs. required. Avail. Aug 1. 250-951-6395.
please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties QB COUNTRYSIDE, 2 bedroom, Sept 1, $1000, or $1200 furnished, viewing/application July 28, 9 to 3, at 2980 Grafton Avenue QUALICUM BAY, immaculate, quiet 1 bdrm mobile, large porch & storage shed, small pets allowed, $475 mo incls elec, water & garbage. Avail immed. (778)424-7784. 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.
BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station. 1000 sq ft, 5 appl’s, deck with partial mountain view, NS, NP. $975/mo + util’s. Call: 1-250716-6797 or 250-248-3850.
1991 LEXUS LS 400, loaded. Excellent Condition. One Owner; all records. $4,500. (250)468-9782
PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, avail now. $850/mo. (250)746-5094 WHISKEY CREEK- 1500sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath upper level of house, 5 appls. NP/NS, lrg deck $1100/mo + utils. Call 250-954-9185. Avail Aug 1st
2000 Buick Le Sabre Ltd. Edition: 103,500 km’s, all possible options, leather,heads up display, new brakes and tires $6500.00 Call: 250-752-2820
ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm, 14’ wide mobile, woodstove, 5 mins to Parksville, no dogs, long term refs, Aug 1. $750 mo. 250-954-1355.
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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.
View current rentals On our website: www.remax-first-bc.ca
112 PYM- 4 bdrm, 2 bath $1275. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 3 BDRM, 2 bath house 5 mins from Qualicum. Older house on septic. Pets ok. Available now. $1000. Ref required. Call after 5pm 250-228-1208. Email: beez-neez@shaw.ca DASHWOOD- 2 bdrm, 860sq ft, cozy, re-furbished cottage, deck, fire pit, trail, W/D, full bath, shared 5 acres, $800/ mo. Call 604-209-3264 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 PARKSVILLE CENTRAL1600sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, 5 appls, built-in vac, sprinklers, gas F/P. NS/NP. $1275+ utils. Avail now or Aug 1. Call 1250-857-5368, 250-240-4386 PARKSVILLE, CLOSE to downtown, 3 bdrm upper suite in house, $1000 mo incls utils. (250)468-2000. PARKSVILLE, Cozy 2 bd, 1 bath, newly reno’d, N/S, N/P, $1050 p/mo. Avail Aug. 1st. Call 250-248-2717 QUALICUM BEACHnew high quality executive home on 2 acres, walk to town, 2 bdrms+ den, top quality appls, 3 car garage, RV parking. $2100 (negotiable) Call (250)752-3867.
250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager
2005 Jayco Jayflight 28 ft RLS travel trailer. Non smokers, no pets. Lg. slide, walk around queen bed, sleeps 6. Very comfortable and in excellent cond. New golf cart batteries, BBQ, Adco full cover. 10000lb equalizer hitch. $16,000. 250-245-2920. 22’ MOTOR home Class B, 2001, Vanguard, Ford, V10. 6 new Michelin tires. Excellent condition, $22,000. Call (250)758-4542
WANTED TO RENT PA R K S V I L L E / Q UA L I C U M , quickly needing a house (approx $1000 mo) with garage, 6 months-1 year, senior w/ small dog. Call Dave (604)589-2248.
TRANSPORTATION ANTIQUE/CLASSICS
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Dr. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $3200 obo. 250-618-3147
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
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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
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.
BRIGHT & SPACIOUS, near new, 2 bdrm, upper suite near Parksville train station. 1000 sq ft, 5 appl’s, deck with partial mountain view, NS, NP. $975/mo + util’s. Call: 1-250716-6797 or 250-248-3850.
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).
2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: Sedan - Blue, 4 door. 91,500 km. Asking $4200 obo. 250758-6665
29 FT Landau Model. No slides. 107 K. Well taken care of with good brakes and tires and smooth suspension. Batteries all good. Nice Stereo/Dvd Player and 22 inch Lcd, 4kw Onan Genset, sleeps 6. Fridge, stove, microwave and A/C. Stand up shower. Ford V-10 and ready for Summer! Asking $18,000 obo. Call Pete 250-756-2698 or Andy 1-778-835-7058. READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $11,000 obo. Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.
21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7
2005 ACURA EL 1.7l, 89,000 k’s, loaded, one owner, lady driven. $8500.00. Call 250752-8463
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.
TRUCK & CAMPER COMBO $12,000. obo. ‘95 F250 super cab pick up, new tires, brakes, hi-jacker, overload spring paks CAMPER ‘90 Bigfoot 11.5ft totally equipped. 250-757-8783
Retail / Professional Location for Lease
2010 SUBARU Outback AWD, PZEV, Moonroof, 35,000 miles, ext. Warranty. $25,000. Call 250-248-6344.
in Qualicum Beach. 854 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
Phone 250 248 6504
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR RENT
WANTED TO RENT: Small Motorhome or Campervan. Please call 250-752-3647
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
RV PADS 2 OCEANVIEW RV sites,hydro & basic cable $400 p/m Bowser Bill’s: 250-752-0989 COOMBS: RV site. Small adult park, $375 + hydro (year round), incls cable & storage. Call (250)586-1372. PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623. RV’S SETUP on pads starting at $475 or RV pads $375 mo. 2 week rate $250. Cable & internet incl’d, 5 mins to Parksville. (250)954-1355.
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.
MOTORCYCLES
2005 GMC Yukon Denali. Fully loaded, extra winter rims & tires, 179,000 k’s. $14,900.00 Call 250-468-1619 or email: dansonja@telus.net
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STORAGE DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5’ x 10’ units $36/mo. incl tax. Double Car Garage (22’x21’) for $300/m. Call 905-335-2378 www.georiabeachhouse.ca SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
1996 BMW Motorcycle
can take you places!
153,000k’s, R-1100. Top of the line cruising bike. $4,495 obo. 1 (250)618-6800 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
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Parksville’s Makayla Hoey is home from the BC Summer Games with a silver medal for her efforts on the hardwood. A standout with Oceanside Track & Field in her spare time, Hoey’s games’ debut came in basketball, as the track events were only offered for 14 and 15-yearolds (Hoey just turned 13 this spring), while basketball was open to 13 and 14’s. Hoey was one of the three 13-year-olds to make the team. Abby Lefeaux was the other local girl to make the squad, and although not competing over the weekend, Lefeaux was selected as an alternate and played a big role with the team leading up to the games. Hoey and her Zone 6 teammates opened the Summer Games with a 56-18 romp over North East; lost game two 54-37 to Fraser Valley, then clobbered Kootenay 63-13 to ďŹ nish second in Pool B.
In their crossover game against Fraser River/Delta, who ďŹ nished ďŹ rst in Pool A, it was the Islanders pulling off a thrilling 37-22 upset. Zone 6 lost to FV 44-32 in the ďŹ nal. One thing for certain, the team was well coached as they were led by UVic men’s head coach Craig Beaucamp and his wife Tara who coaches girls basketball. “I had a lot of fun — it was a cool experience,â€? Hoey, who plays on the Ballenas Whalers’ Jr. Girls basketball team, said easily when The News caught up with her, adding “the pressure was intense, but we did really well I think.â€? The Summer Games feature 22 events and break down into athletics, baseball, basketball, canoe/kayak; diving; equestrian; golf; inline hockey; box lacrosse; ďŹ eld lacrosse; rowing; rugby; sailing; soccer; softball; swimming (includes both Para and Special Olympics); synchronized swimming; towed water sports; triathJAMES CLARKE PHOTO lon; beach volleyball; indoor vol- Parksville’s Makayla Hoey and her Zone 6 teammates took silver on the hardwood at the BC Summer leyball and wrestling. Games.
Royals looking ahead to bumper crop BY JAMES CLARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals capped off their 2012 BCPBL campaign with a three-game set on Wednesday. The locals were trimmed by the Twins in North Shore 2-1, and 4-3 in extra innings, then ran out of gas and lost their make-up game against the Vancouver Cannons as part of the rare, and taxing, tripe-header. “We played extremely well both games’ against the Twins,� Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace said Thursday, adding “we out-hit them, out-pitched them ...we just didn’t get the breaks and made a couple mistakes that put is behind and
cost us the win, which was quite typical of the year.â€? Game three was also a good game until the late going. The Royals were leading that one 1-0 after two innings, the Cannons went up 3-1 after four, “and then those extra innings started taking its toll on our pitchers and we just ran out of arms.â€? Vancouver put up a bunch in the 6th and 7th and ďŹ nal read 14-2. “For two and a half games we played very well, we just ran out of steam,â€? said Wallace. The Royals ďŹ nish the season at 13-35 and tied with White Rock for 12th out of the 13 teams league.
“Our goal is to get better each month and we did that,â€? Wallace replied when asked his take on the season, adding “all things considered a last place ďŹ nish in the league isn’t all that disappointing considering how young our team was and the fact we never once ďŹ elded a full roster. The last month we played very well,â€? he said. Case in point, of the league’s top six leaders in strikeouts the last 30 days, three of them were Royals — Bryan Pawlina, Clayton Isherwood, and Nic Annau. The Royals wrapped up their season Thursday night with their annual team awards BBQ. In the meantime, the Royals only lose
four players to graduation this year. Royals’ ace Isherwood is off to Italy in Mid-August for the Team Canada training camp and then to South Korea the end of the month for the World Youth Baseball Championships. Isherwood, who appeared in 27 games for the Royals over his three years with the team and compiled a 15-6 record, leaves with a phenomenal strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.4-1 (186-34) — 2 to 1 is considered good. After the Worlds, Isherwood starts the next chapter of his life at San Jacinto College outside Houston Texas, considered one of the best baseball programs in the U.S. See STRONG, page A30
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Take a swing at speedminton Amid the excitement of the ongoing Beachfest everyone is invited to try the new sport of “speedminton,” or speed badminton, in the Parksville Community Park this weekend. “Parksville is the perfect place for this game, with its fabulous beaches and park areas. Because you don’t use a net, you can be at play in minutes,” said Michele Matthews who brought the sport to Canada. She said she will have lots of speed racquet’s and “speeders” — shorter, narrower, heavier shuttlecocks — for people of all ages to play with. Combining elements of badmin-
ton, squash and tennis and played without a net, it can be played in winds up to 27 km/h, in the water or at night. Plus, Matthews said “it’s so much fun that most people don’t realize they’re getting a great workout while they play.” It was developed in Germany by former badminton player Bill Brandes who was frustrated that he couldn’t play outside and it is now played around the world. They will be set up all weekend (July 28-29) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more on the sport check www.speedminton.ca, for other activities in the park this weekend check www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. — Submitted
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From the greens comes word that thunder, lightening and torrential rains could not stop the energy level shown in the final game of the three day Gold Bowl Triples Lawn Bowling Tournament in Nanaimo last Sunday. Rain delays halted the action for at least 45 minutes while players waited for the weather to clear. Eventually, Nanaimo’s more experienced team skipped by Rick Quibell with Mary Broughton as lead and Vern Greenhill as third came up the winner over the up and coming tenderfoot team from Parksville. Parksville skip Ken Bucyk was very pleased with his front end shot makers by lead Carol Bucyk and third Rick Dolley and made the point “to have gotten this far this early in our team’s career was a major accomplishment.” The Gold Bowl has been one of the feature events of Nanaimo’s lawn bowling calendar since 1990 and was designed to attract the more competitive bowlers from the Victoria and Greater Vancouver area as well as Vancouver Island by offering much bigger money prizes. Thirty-two teams entered this year’s tourney which began on the Friday night and concluded Sunday afternoon. GAME ON A reminder the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club will be hosing the annual Mens and Ladies Triples Open this weekend. — James Clarke
387 athletes and 73 coaches from Vancouver Island-Central Coast (Zone 6) competed at the 2012 BC Summer Games. Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.
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They go by the name of the Holy Rollers and this group of dedicated pie bakers made 200 tasty pies for the 40th annual St. Mark’s Fair taking place July 28 in Qualicum Beach. (from left to right) Serena House, Angie Blanchard, Tamara Douglas, Jennifer Roberts, Suzanne Adkins, Sally Shandley and Arlene England.
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With well over 140 stalls carrying goods including art, jewelry, fresh baked food items, antiques and more, bargain hunters are sure to find plenty of treasures during the 40th annual St. Mark's Fair Saturday, July 28 running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A huge draw at the massive bazaar are the homemade pies which always sell out quickly. Last year customers lined up to purchase the 146 pies for sale and within 15 minutes all of them were gone. This year there are 200 pies for sale and there are some new rules surrounding the highly sought after sweet treats. Suzanne Adkins who is part of the St. Mark’s Fair organizing team said this year each customer will only be allowed to buy two pies. Tamara Douglas who was in charge of the church pie-baking crew, which also
goes by the name of The Holy Rollers, agreed the pies are to-die-for and insisted the old saying about too many cooks in the kitchen doesn't apply to her team. “It's no problem. They are all excellent and experienced bakers and I wouldn't dare tell them how to go about making pies,” chuckled the boss who enjoyed going by the title of her Royal Highness
(HRH) during the pie baking bees at the church. In all there were 13 holy rollers this year who baked 100 pies on July 9 and on July 13 whipped up another 100. All the ingredients for the pies were donated by people in the parish. The fruit came from their gardens and Quality Foods donated the apples.
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Reg Quist has written a lot of material over the years on an array of topics, but it’s his prairie roots that shone through in his newly published Western novel, Mac’s Way, and he’s not surprised. “I think it’s my Alberta heritage,” said the Parksville resident. “My family’s all been ranchers and farmers, it’s sort of in the blood.” Although Quist was raised in a small city in Alberta, he comes from a family of rural farmers and that may be why Western fiction is his topic of choice today. See MAC’S, page B2
The 10-inch pies will be sold for $10 each and include apple, rhubarb, strawberry-rhubarb, bumbleberry, pecan and raisin. This year for the first time there is a 40th anniversary cookbook for sale which includes family recipes from members of the congregation including the highly sought after pie recipes. All proceeds from the very popular event go back into the local community to benefit a number of worthwhile causes. In the past these have included helping the Eagle Park seniors’ facility, the hot lunch program at Qualicum Beach Middle School and the Young Life Program for young people at risk in the community. Adkins said the event features a huge selection of books, many of them rare antiques and New to You women's clothing and there are some great bargains to be had.
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He and his wife moved to Nanaimo 40 years ago and 10 years ago he made the move to Parksville. Mac’s Way is Quist’s second novel, about a man who leaves a life of poverty to find a better life for himself. There are outlaws, deadly cattle drives, hard times, colourful characters, romance and life lessons in the book. Quist said rather than a typical shoot-em-up type Western, he wanted the book to focus on the people. The characters in the book are very typical of real-life characters, he said. “You can find those kind of people all through the history books with the struggles and the hardships and the hard work and the determination… that’s all very true historically.”
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And the history and locations in the book were throughly researched and also ring true. Mac’s Way was published through a small company in Arizona, and his first book, Mister Lister Comes Home was self-published. This book is a collection of short stories from a child’s point of view growing up in the 1940’s. The tales include horse drawn delivery wagons, the impact of war on families, outdoor skating rinks and more. Quist will be at St. Mark’s Fair in Qualicum Beach this Saturday selling signed copies of his new book. He invites people to his booth #506 for a book or just a chat. For more on Quist check out his website www.regquist.com.
TOSH’s 100th birthday Saturday LISSA ALEXANDER
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Celebrate the birthday of a venerable Qualicum Beach institution this weekend, as The Old School House arts centre (TOSH) building celebrates 100 years of active service. Activities are planned throughout the day involving an incredible amount of art, music and entertainment. “Although this building started off as a wonderful school it has evolved into a vibrant art centre and so we felt this was the best way to honour it’s 100th birthday,” said TOSH director Corinne James. The day’s events kick off at 11 a.m. with the popular Grand Prix d’Art, a painting race where artists paint en plain air (in the open air) around Qualicum Beach. An Art in Action arts festival will happen throughout the day with artisans of many levels and mediums displaying and selling their wares. This includes a kids arts tent where kids can create their own acrylic masterpiece and take it home. Canada’s oldest continuous concert band
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will perform on stage in the parking lot next to TOSH at noon. The Nanaimo Concert Band has over 55 members and have won many awards over the years. A magic show will take place around 1 p.m. with an internationally recognized magician. “He has come out of retirement, because he’s in his 90s, and he’s going to do a little show... and he's fantastic,” said James. A Taiko Drumming concert at 2 p.m. will feature two celebrated Japanese drummers as well as their students. Other Taiko ensembles from Vancouver and Victoria will also delight audiences with their music. A cake cutting will take place at 3:30 p.m. with an address from the mayor and a former student of the building, and give onlookers a sweet treat. There will also be a theremin band playing at 4 p.m. and Dinner Under the Stars starts at 6 p.m. Although the dinner has been sold out visitors are welcome to sit and have a drink while listening to a seven-piece jazz band. See SMILE, page B4
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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 27 SAT. JULY 28 Entertainment
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BEACH FEST MUSIC
BEACH FEST MUSIC
6pm. Anna Acevedo Lyman with special guest Kimo Hussey. Parksville Community Park.
MUSIC TRIVIA
The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
Activities
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ARTISAN’S MARKET 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 3-8pm.
PARKSVILLE BEACHFEST
to August 19. Sandsculpting entertainment and events. Parksville Beach www.parksvillebeachfest.ca
ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB
Playing every day at Springwood Courts - various times. Info: 250-248-5702 www.arrowsmithtennis.ca
SAT. JULY 28 Entertainment
SHADY REST PUB
Identity Crisis, classic rock. 7pm. 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
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1pm. Alexandria Maillot. Indie Pop Artist. 7:30pm. VestaFire Entertainment. Light show of ďŹ re spinning, juggling and acrobatics.
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BEACH FEST EVENTS
Parksville Community Park: 10:30am. Crazy Chris Balloon sculptures. 11:30am. Forever Yung Dance Studio. Free zumba demonstration. 5-7pm. MONK. Community painting & art lesson. $20.
Coombs Fairgrounds. Megan Olsen 250-586-0809.
ERRINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET
10am-1pm. Errington Community Park. Music by: Old Time Celtic.
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE 100TH BIRTHDAY
A community event and a celebration of the arts. 11am-10pm. 112 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach
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Activities
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Live Summer Theatre. The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. www.b2btheatre.com Hello Dolly and Becky’s New Car. Mon-Sat. 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Until August 18.
BEACH FEST MUSIC
Activities
BEACH FEST EVENTS
Parksville Community Park: 8:30am. Hot n Cool Yoga Club, Seaside Savasana. Free gentle stress class with Yoga on the Beach. 3-5pm. Anna Dodds, Zumba Fitness.
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Hosted by Dave Gretsinger & Patrick. 7-10pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Isl Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. deezbarandgrill.com
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SAT. JULY 28
Parksville Community Park: 8am. Peter Jack Rainbird, ambient guitar. 10am. Jake West, comedian/ illusionist
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34th annual Coombs Rodeo Grounds 2601 Alberni Hwy (#4), Coombs
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1:30pm. With Natural Health Consultant Lisa Leger. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy., Parksville. 50-951-0243
PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR 7:15-9pm. Knox United Church, Parksville.
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Parksville Community Park: Noon & 2pm. Alexandria Maillot, Indie Pop Artist 5pm. Terry Brennan, urban country folk artist
COOMBS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL August 2-5. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy
DAVE MARCO TRIO
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Thursday evenings, 6-9pm. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Info: 250-752-1391
FRI. AUG. 3 Entertainment
BEACH FEST MUSIC
Parksville Community Park: 10am & 3pm. Alexandria Maillot, Vancouver Island Indie Pop Artist 6pm. Anna Acevedo Lyman, Free ukulele lessons.
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AA LIGHTKEEPERS GROUP
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Parksville Community Park: 1 & 4pm. Alexandria Maillot, Indie Pop Artist. 3pm. Thana, singer/songwriter 6:30pm. Ask Alice -Flaminco /contemporary fusion trio.
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Party-goers may also want to put on a happy face for local photographers who will be shooting A Day in the Life of Qualicum Beach: Qualicum at Play. Street shots of people and activities in town during this bustling day will be submitted and the photos will be juried and displayed in an exhibition at TOSH in February, as well in The News. “When better to do this than on the 28th when there’s the St. Mark’s Fair and the Grand Prix and all these people in town,” said James. In addition, TOSH is still celebrating 25 years of the arts centre in the building. A special exhibition is running in the art gallery featuring successful veteran resident artists: potter Larry Aguilar, glass blower Ted Jolda and wood turner Jason Marlow. This show features the artist’s internationally acclaimed work until August 12. For more information on TOSH’s 100th birthday celebration check out The News' Tuesday, July 24 edition or view it online at www. pqbnews.com
Coombs Bluegrass Festival coming LISSA ALEXANDER
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The oldest bluegrass festival in B.C. is fast approaching and this year the organizers of the Coombs Bluegrass Festival have added an extra day. “We figure we may as well, everybody’s there anyway," said organizer Linda Thorburn. This year the 34th annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival runs from August 2 to 5, and features a name synonymous with bluegrass, Pete Wernick, aka Dr. Banjo. “He’s probably one of the best banjo players in the world,” said Thorburn, adding, “one of the most well known ones.” Thorburn said she bought her first banjo book from Wernick in 1981 when there were only two available, the other by Earl Scruggs. Dr. Banjo and his wife will be performing Thursday evening, and with his band, Long Road Home, on Friday night. He will also be hosting mini jam classes on Thursday and Friday during the festival, those interested can sign up through the Coombs Bluegrass website. Dr. Banjo will also hold a free workshop on
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Saturday at noon, and a schedule of other free workshops can be found on the Coombs Bluegrass website, including slow pitch, guitar, bass and fiddle. There are twelve superlative bluegrass bands playing this year, from around the United States and Canada and Thorburn is certain they will draw a big crowd. Last year there was a record turnout at the festival, including twice as many campers. This was made possible by moving the day parking down the street and utilizing all the space at the grounds for camping, which will happen again this year. There will be a number of food vendors, merchandise, and draws at the festival and plenty of parking lot pickin’. Tom Lee Music will be selling acoustical instruments, strings and picks and Griffin Instrument Technologies will also be onsite to repair guitars, do small adjustments and minor set ups. Get your tickets at the gate starting Thursday morning (August 2) at 9 a.m. A four-day pass is $110 for adults, $85 for under 18 (camping included) and under 12 is free. Day and evening passes are also available. Visit www. coombsbluegrass.com for more information.
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Artisans take to beach LISSA ALEXANDER
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Stroll Parksville Beach this weekend and be inspired by art while shopping for handmade treasures. It’s Beachfest's second Artisans at the Beach and this year there will be over 50 artisans showcasing their art form and selling their products. Beachfest's event manager Trish Smith said onlookers will ďŹ nd an array of art and crafts and will enjoy demonstrations by artists using a variety of different art media. Find handmade jewelry and clothing, metal art, scrumptious jams and jellies, photography work, paintings and more. “We’d love for people to come down and have a look at this stuff,â€? Smith said. The artisans are mostly from District 69 and there are also some from the Gulf Islands and Victoria. The artisans will be set up in the Kite Field and entertainment will be happening throughout the weekend at the gazebo. On Saturday July 28 Crazy Chris will be set up at 10:30 a.m. doing balloon sculptures, at 11:30 Forever Yung Dance Studio will entertain and have free zumba demonstrations, and at 1 p.m. indie pop artist Alexandria Maillot will perform. For the evenings entertainers as well as those performing on Sunday, check out www.parksvillebeachfest.ca. Artisans at the Beach will take place Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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His signature pieces have been presented to presidents, prime ministers and heads of state around the world and the latest creations by local glass artist Ted Jolda are now on display in an exhibition at The Old School House (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach. Jolda is one of Canada’s best known glass artists and his ever changing glass creations continue to win hearts including the likes of Oprah and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Although Jolda calls Parksville home he has received international recognition for his work which is in collections of the royal houses of the Netherlands and England. Working primarily in glass since 1985, Jolda continues to stretch his boundaries creating new glassware and sculptures on a daily basis. His inspiration comes from many sources but these days the glass maestro’s enthusiasm is guided by the Englishman River as well as the ocean which are just steps from his home. Jolda said his ocean going vessels adorned with images applied with the copper inlay method came about after collaboration with Native American artist Rafael Navarro Leiton. “We did a series called spirit vessels which had the cave paintings from Utah where Rafael grew up and did river rafting for years. He would do the images and I would do the glass and we would make these huge pieces … some were 20 pounds and about two and a half feet high. The Queen of Denmark has one in her personal collection,” Jolda pointed out. He said eventually they incorporated other images into the pieces. “We started working with the fish … the salmon. Raf is quite a fisherman and my father was a commercial fisherman and it is a wonderful West Coast image,” he admitted. Jolda confessed that when he saw one of fellow artist Dee Aguilar’s pieces a while back he decided to add even more sea life to his repertoire. “Dee had a piece three months ago that had a prawn which she showed me. It inspired me to incorporate other sea creatures into the pieces… prawns, starfish, jellyfish. I get so excited with them and I have been working like a maniac making these pieces,” he pointed out. Jolda has been working with copper on glass for 27 years now. “It is a way to get direct imagery on to the glass. I cut out the little images and I score them… it is like making little paper dolls. They just translate so well,” he acknowledged. He said the killer whales on the vessels are made out of pure silver and he spends many hours creating the delicate images. He uses texturing tools for kelp and wave ac-
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When Parksville glass artist Ted Jolda looks into his ocean going vessels the creatures appear to come to life.
tion and the result is almost like having a little fish tank when you peer into the vessels. “It’s like looking down into the river when you look in… they come alive,” he described. If you want to meet the talented glass artist in person, check out the Qualicum Beach Artisans Market, every Friday night this summer from 3 to 9 p.m., beside TOSH. Also sharing the main gallery at TOSH with an extraordinary display of their internationally acclaimed work are potter Larry Aguilar and wood turner Jason Marlow. The current exhibition, part of the 100th anniversary celebration of TOSH, features some of the finest three-dimensional work to be found on Vancouver Island. Marlow is recognized internationally for his innovative and original pieces. One of Canada’s most distinguished wood turners, Marlow established his studio in 1981 and uses indigenous woods of British Columbia. Particularly known for his signature helmets, he produces large scale wall pieces and a range of smaller objects inspired by Vancouver Island forests, rivers, mountains and wildlife. Aguilar’s reputation has grown to multiple award-winning status both as a potter and as a gardener. The master of Bonsai is deeply influenced by the simplicity of nature and his delicate brushwork and glaze techniques evoke an Oriental flavour. Fine porcelain, functional stoneware, vibrant raku, pit-fired art pieces and lamps are created by this alchemist from mud to magic in his pottery studio and gallery in Qualicum Beach. He has been a potter for over 30 years in Oceanside and his wife Dee joined in the studio over 10 years ago. You can see or purchase the unique pieces by the three talented artists. The exhibition at TOSH runs until August 12.
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