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Dan Huang with Urban Systems updated Parksville council on the official community plan (OCP) process at their Monday night meeting.

“Satisfaction levels are higher than most cities, so you’re extra special,” he quipped about the results of a recent OCP telephone survey.

“Virtually all (98%) citizens rate the overall quality of life in the City of Parksville as ‘very good’ (56%) or ‘good’ (41%),” states the report from Ipsos-Reid which conducted the survey of 300 residents (accurate +/- 5.7% 19 times out of 20).

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B.C. Premier Christy Clark visited the Oceanside Health Centre construction site in Parksville Wednesday morning with local politicians, including Regional District of Nanaimo Director Joe Stanhope (from left), Parksville Mayor Chris Burger and Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon who took the opportunity to announce he will run in the next provincial election.

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ber one priority,” she said of the health care project, indiPremier Christy Clark stopped by the Oceanside Health cating that she fulfilled her promise to get it built.

Centre construction site in Parksville Wednesday morning She even gave a nod to critics that have called for a full as part of a local tour. scale hospital or larger health cenRead the full story ONLINE at tre, saying “this is certainly not the Along with local politicians she www.pqbnews.com last health care project that’s going spent about 20 minutes at the site to come to this community.” which she called “a tribute to Ron The provincial media took the opportunity to question (Cantelon) and all the work he’s done over the years, and a tribute to all the work of the local communities and all the Clark about the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. mayors.”

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QUALICUM BEACH — Two Oceanside political veterans have been named as key members of the BC Conservative election team.

Parksville’s Randy White and Qualicum Beach’s Brian Peckford were named by party president John Cummins as co-chairs of a newly-created issues management committee.

White was previously a British Columbia Member of Parliament for the Reform Party, as well as caucus chairman and House leader, while Brian Peckford was formerly the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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THE NEWS. She compared it to facilities like the Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place In a presentation to Parksville city council, ice arena.

“They get lots of funding, it would be silly to the Oceanside Community Arts Council asked for help in vague terms — and got what they expect those places to run on their own,” she said, adding while they are not expecting that were looking for.

OCAC is a regional organization that board level of funding they are hoping to move in that member Valerie Dare said will continue to direction, seeing it more as a community facilthrive, despite being chronically underfunded, ity. but they are struggling to continue operating The MAC currently has an operating budget the McMillan Arts Centre in of $60,000 a year, of which Add your COMMENTS at an old school building. the city contributes $5,000 www.pqbnews.com They own half the 1913 — one of the few organizabuilding (with the Parkstions that is actually a line ville and District Association for Community item in the city’s budget, pointed out mayor Living), which OCAC president Hilary Bedigan Chris Burger.

The delegation said they plan to develop said was recently assessed at $600,000.

Dare explained that in terms of the MAC, many “strategic partnerships,” with other local they “hope to change the focus from a gallery to groups like Building Learning Together, Vana community arts centre model, offering more couver Island University and the Errington Hall. accessible space for art programs for the whole They want to “enhance the building as public of District 69.” art,” Dare said, pointing out that it is at the end “Art is not just a commodity, we see it as more of Memorial Avenue. like recreation through the arts,” Dare later told See OCAC PRIORITY, page A5

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Cantelon says he’ll run again Parksville-Qualicum Liberal MLA recovered from heart attack AUREN RUVINSKY

before he was involved in politics.”

Cantelon has been coy on the question since Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon will suffering a heart attack last year, but said he is run in the next provincial election on May 14, feeling great and looking forward to continuing 2013. his work for the area.

He made the announcement Wednesday “I love the job, I love what I’m doing and I during a visit to the Oceanslove to get things done,” he Add your COMMENTS at ide Health Centre constructold THE NEWS. www.pqbnews.com tion site in Parksville by PreHe said there are a number of projects he wants to mier Christy Clark.

“This is a tribute to Ron and all the work he’s see through like the “parkway trail” in Parksville, done over the years,” she said gesturing to the work on Memorial Drive in Qualicum Beach, and the completion and then eventual expanconstruction.

“He has been working toward this even since sion of the health centre.

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Clark says refinery idea only the start CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

On that topic, Clark reiterated the five criteria she said would have to be met before the province would support it, stressing that only one of the criteria is economic and the others deal with things like

spill clean-up and the environmental review process.

She applauded Black Press owner David Black’s recent proposal to build a $13 billion oil refinery near Kitimat as a great way to start the conver-

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Enbridge pipeline a B.C. benefit: Clark B.C. Premier Christy Clark addresses her pipeline position, women-only meetings, education and the private sector LISSA ALEXANDER

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Despite taking flack from the media, Premier Christy Clark isn’t apologizing for her women’s-only luncheons, and a group of business women attending a recent one in Parksville were on her side.

“I think it’s great,” said Barbara Peyton after the luncheon, who owns her own small business out of Deep Bay. “It gives women an opportunity to speak freely and bring up some of their unique situations in business.”

Clark told the crowd of women that when reporters ask her if she does men-only events she sets them straight.

“My answer is ‘Yeah I do men only events, every day all day,’” she exclaimed to chuckles from the crowd. “I go to back to back meetings of men and men and men ... and there are sometimes women in the room but it’s not uncommon that I am the only woman in room.”

She said after returning from a visit to Korea, where she was always the only woman in the room, she realized that she’s not connecting with half of the population here in B.C., because women are busy doing other things. Things like raising a family, looking after aging parents, volunteer hours and generally holding their community together.

The luncheon was presented by the Parksville and District Chamber of Com-

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Premier Christy Clark hosted a women-only business luncheon in Parksville Wednesday.

Clark said she is trying to connect with more women in B.C.

merce and held at The Beach Club Resort.

Women sat down to a buffet lunch and dessert, after which the premier made her entrance, approaching each round table in the full room and shaking hands and hugging the women.

Before Clark opened it up to the crowd to ask questions and share stories, she touched on three subjects: the importance of family, the Enbridge Northern

Gateway pipeline proposal and education.

Family is the most important institution in any society, she said, and “we need to make sure our children grow up with the proper values and character in order to run our economies and communities in the future.”

To do this, she said, government can support the private sector, because if it is

thriving then families don’t have to worry about how they will pay rent or a mortgage or if they can feed their children.

Instead they can concentrate on raising healthy, well-balanced children.

“Economic growth is not abstract,” she said, “I see it as something very personal.”

The Enbridge pipeline could mean a lot of economic benefit for the country and the federal government, Clark told the women. It would also be fantastic for Alberta, who will generate billions from the project, but it would be a lot of risk for British Columbians. There would be a few thousand jobs for B.C. initially, but that would dwindle down to about a hundred within five years, she said, and that certainly doesn’t compensate for the environmental risk.

“There is no economic benefit that would be worth some catastrophic impact on our coast,” she said, followed by a booming applause from the crowd.

As far as education goes, “we need to start talking about it differently,” she said, stating adults are fighting with each other about budgets, balanced work loads and money, but the conversation needs to be about children and their needs and education.

Before opening up the floor, Clark told a story about her mother that touched on healthcare.

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OCAC priority is to keep the McMillan Arts Centre open CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3

Asked for the amount of money they are looking for, vice-president Dave Klinger said “the first order of business is not to die for a few months.”

He said their immediate priority is simply to keep the building operating, then they will solicit more community involvement and develop longer term strategic ideas and a business plan.

“The point is, does Parksville want that building as a cultural icon in the future,” he said.

Councillor Marc Lefebvre suggested they need the help of a business leader who can give them a “reality check” on their situation, suggesting there are

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The MAC is Parksville’s hub for art. It’s not the only struggling organization, says the mayor.

many available, even offering to give them names.

“Don’t be too, too hard on yourselves,” said Burger, “you’re not the only organization strug-

gling and loosing funds.”

Burger added there is a vibrant arts scene in town and this could be an opportunity to tie in with the city’s economic devel-

opment plans, since the city depends on bringing visitors and new residents in.

A recent telephone survey found that 72 per cent of re-

spondents feel recent population growth has been about the right amount and 94 per cent support investing in arts and cultural events and facilities.

“You have a very important roll to play in our community,” Burger said, urging them to take advantage of previous offers for city staff to help with things like formal plans and complicated grant applications.

Dare said she is optimistic they are starting the conversation and developing in exciting ways.

“I like to say ‘watch this space’” she said implying there will be many exciting things at the MAC in the near future.

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The majority of respondents in a city OCP phone survey stated they favour more economic development (the photo above shows construction of the Oceanside Health Centre) and arts and culture programs within the City of Parksville.

City districts vary on growth Official community plan survey shows differing opinions based on location AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Dan Huang with Urban Systems briefed Parksville council on the results of a telephone survey done as part of the ongoing official community plan (OCP) update process at their Monday night meeting.

The survey contacted 300 city residents giving it a statistical accuracy of plus or minus 5.7 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

Among the results, 28 per cent of respondents named the city’s best feature as access to the beach/waterfront, followed closely by the city’s size (24 per cent) and weather (21 per cent).

From five options, resident’s top land use priority is economic and business development (29 per cent), followed by the environment at 23 per cent.

The majority of people (72 per cent) think the city’s recent population growth (nine per cent since 2006) is about right, while 20 per cent think it grew too much.

That differs substantially by neigh-

bourhood, with 86 per cent supporting growth and development in the Wembley Mall area (62 per cent strong support) and 84 per cent in the industrial park, but only 40 support it in the downtown waterfront area. Only 19 per cent strongly support it.

The results are very similar for maximum building height, with most people supporting taller buildings in the industrial park (5.7 stories) and Wembley area (5.3 stories), while people want lower buildings in the downtown core (4.3) and waterfront (3.6).

The survey asked specifically about waterfront development, finding that there is little support for it, even when offered additional “perks” or trade offs.

Asked if people would support development of higher than the current three story limit if view corridors were protected, only 34 per cent supported, while 65 per cent opposed, including 57 per cent strongly opposing.

That opposition softened slightly if parkland was dedicated in exchange, but only to 47 per cent compared to 23

per cent strongly supporting.

Respondents were split on how much the city should do for economic development with equal amounts (44 per cent) feeling the city currently does the right amount versus those who think it does too little.

Mayor Chris Burger pointed out that means 88 per cent think the city should continue it’s economic development or increase it, only four per cent said they are doing too much.

The vast majority would support the city doing more to encourage economic development, with areas like educational programs, activities for seniors, arts and culture and sporting events all getting more than 90 per cent support.

Of respondents 88 per cent think it is important for Parksville to be an environmental leader, with protection of watersheds the highest priority of 49 per cent, followed by protection of sensitive areas (18 per cent).

The complete results of the survey are online at the city’s website: www. parksville.ca/ocp.

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Huang and mayor Chris Burger agreed the results of the 12-minute survey were pretty much what was expected and are, as Huang said, “an additional tool to gather community feedback.”

There have been many surveys, public meetings and attempts to solicit community input during extended 2.5 year process.

Burger said he really appreciated the information to guide council’s decision

making.

Later in the meeting council received a letter from the Parksville Residents Association (PRA) asking that all formal submissions to the process be published online.

Director of community planning Blaine Russell said all the correspondence is being collected and summaries are being released, but there could be privacy issues with publishing all the submissions.

During question period PRA member Al Pastars reiterated that their letter was only asking for the city to publish ‘formal submissions,’ which he said people obviously knew could be made public.

Russell said it would be too complicated to determine which submissions were intended to be public and Burger thanked Pastars for the comment.

Laying out the remainder of the OCP process Huang

said they are compiling all of the information gathered for the first draft which they will present to the community in a series of open houses in September and October.

The draft will be adjusted with that community feedback and sent for statutory review by various senior branches of government before returning to Parksville city council for the bylaw adoption process, hopefully around the end of the year.

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Clark said she took care of her mom daily while she was in the hospital with cancer, and although the healthcare system supported her, it was family that ultimately cared for her mother in her last days.

“So our health care system does a great job but what it taught me is that there was no one more important to my mother’s health than her daughter, and that’s what family is,” a choked-up Clark finished, while others in the room were visibly touched.

More emotion was felt when a women who works in an aboriginal non-profit society with children and elders asked how First Nations communities could get help with educating their children. Her own children died in a fire, she said.

Clark responded that the public education system has failed generations of First Nations children but her government is looking to schools in the north that are having success.

It is also looking to incorporate more First Nations content into schools so kids feel more connected with their education, among other initiatives.

Clark touched on some of the

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The Premier speaking with local businesswomen (left) and with MLA Ron Cantelon, speaking with the media in Parksville this week.

women’s concerns like balancing the environment with economic growth. She mentioned her government is focusing on a project involving liquified natural gas which will “transform the face of our economy across the province.”

Asked if she supported David Black’s recent announcement to build an oil refinery in Kitimat, B.C., she said she’s interested, she likes the idea, but B.C. tax payers won’t be footing the bill.

The cost of riding B.C. Ferries was another topic of concern, where Clark said the big issue is ferries running without any people on them. This is driving up the cost for everybody, she said, and needs to be addressed,

because tax payers can’t be giving the corporation $150 million every year.

Denise Aiken, a certified general accountant in Parksville, assists in starting up small businesses in the community. She told Clark she’s thrilled with her government’s small business initiatives, but she sees a lot of small businesses struggling after two years.

She was hoping grants and loans could be made available to those people, and Clark said she’d give it some thought and talk to the local chamber of commerce.

Aiken said after that she thought the afternoon was successful and she enjoyed herself.

“It’s a different atmosphere, women tend to be more nurturing and it was a more nurturing atmosphere.”

Tina Mann from Nanaimo also thought it was successful.

She said women have worked hard to be equal with men and she feels both men and women can benefit from same-sex events where they can network and develop.

Jennifer Williamson was skeptical of a woman’s-only event at first, she said.

“I didn’t think it was necessarily a right step for fostering business in the community. However, I have to admit the way she explained it I was swayed to her perspective.”

Williamson said she is also in business and is also often the only woman in the room during meetings. So, she could relate when Clark talked about women having different perspectives than men with regard to business and families.

Although she looked to calm the waters one-on-one with a couple of women after the event, Clark seemed pleased with the afternoon and seemed anything but apologetic when the men came back in the room.

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School District 69 (Qualicum)

2012-2013 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The Regular Board Meetings of the Qualicum School District’s Board of Education will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month during the 2012-2013 school year.

A couple of exceptions are the August Board Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, August 28th; and the December Board Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, December 18th. The date of the March Board Meeting has yet to be determined.

All Regular Meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public and begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum of the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville The Board of Education School District No. 69 (Qualicum)

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Local food bank shelves bare Salvation Army puts out a plea for more donations; demand not changing AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

“The shelves are bare, the lowest I ever remember,” said Major Rolf Guenther of the Salvation Army Food Bank.

He said despite some successful recent food drives they are facing serious shortages right now, so they are appealing to the public for food or cash donations.

“This is always a bad time of year, people are on holiday or doing other

things,” he said, so the donations are always lower, but the demand doesn’t change much.

They get a big influx of donations around Christmas and Thanksgiving, “but as far as we’re concerned it’s Christmas 365 days a year.”

He also suggested that the plethora of food drives, while essential, may be causing some local food drive fatigue.

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The food bank helps an average of 400 families a month, up more than 35 from last year.

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Major Rolf Guenther of the Salvation Army Food Bank reports that they are bringing a new healthy food program to District 69.

The Salvation Army’s French Creek office is now the local source for the Nanaimo Foodshare’s Good Food Boxes.

Once a month for $10 anyone can buy a box of healthy, mostly local fruits and vegetables, likely worth more than $20 Guenther said.

People need to pay at the office by September 5 to be able to pick up the box on the 12th.

Foodshare buys in bulk from local farmers and shops around for the best deals, providing affordable access to up to 75 servings per box.

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An example of the Nanaimo Foodshare’s Good Food Box.

They say a box can have almost two weeks worth of the Canada Food Guide daily recommendations for an adult.

“Everyone can enjoy it, it doesn’t matter if you’re a food bank client or a millionaire and you can buy as many as you want,” Guenther said.

He said that while it is not a Salvation Army program they heard that Parksville people were using the Nanaimo service and it fits well within their philosophy of helping people.

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Division of Family Practice A GPSC initiative

“Tuning in� to better health Awareness of the “mind-body connection� {psychoneuroimmunology) and how we can improve our health Stephanie Peter (MA, RCC, RRP ) will be a keynote speaker at the Oceanside Division of Family Practice’ September Community Health Forum slated for Tuesday, September 25, 7:00 PM, Parksville Conference and Convention Centre. “Tuning into our positive thoughts and emotions will have a constructive impact on our health,� said Peter.

Peter is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with fifteen years professional background supporting individuals with disabilities and chronic health challenges.

She distinguishes herself by blending her personal focus on the importance of bringing an understanding of how the “whole person� is involved in chronic health issues based upon significant research in the field of psychoneuroimmunology or the mind-body connection in chronic disease.

when challenged by chronic disease. “I’ll include a few brain-body exercises, discuss how to strengthen our capacity for resiliency and how to “tune in� to positive thoughts and emotions that can have a very constructive impact on our bodies,� said Peter. She believes we must learn to tune into our thoughts, just like we would a radio signal and determine if our thoughts are nourishing us or robbing us of health.

Oceanside Area Chronic Health Statistics Hypertension 11,896 Ischemic Heart Disease 2,548 Diabetes 3,605 Kidney Disease 847 Asthma 2,467 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1,401 Osteoarthritis 6,168 Osteoporosis 1,878 Rheumatoid Arthritis 626 Dementia 862 Depression/Anxiety 10,149

Psychoneuroimmunology: The interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the body.

Seeking YOUR Health Care Planning Participation The Oceanside Division of Family Practice, the Vancouver Island Health Authority and the Ministry of Health would like to invite Oceanside residents to become participants in local health care planning.

It is important that local health care services and delivery of services reflects the needs and priorities of community residents.

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“Chronic disease grows out of life’s experiences and stresses,� Peter said. “It takes a long time to develop a chronic disease and it isn’t likely to be resolved quickly – it takes time and effort.� She doesn’t mean that chronic diseases can always be totally overcome, but when not, she shares tools and approaches to create a fulfilling and a healthier life.

She’ll share information about “toxic ‌ and traumatic/ devastatingâ€? circumstances in our lives that often lead to health problems, and addresses approaches to healthier living

Peter will be joined that evening by staff from the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

They will speak about programs and services of the Oceanside Integrated Health Network, a VIHA Chronic Disease Management Project developed to help people living with chronic health conditions. They will offer details about how patients and their families can be partners in managing and improving their health.

This forum event will be valuable to patients, caregivers, and family members of individuals living with chronic health conditions. Presenters will include a question and answer component to complete the evening and take home materials will be available.

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To learn more about how to become participants in Oceanside health care planning by volunteering for service with advisory committees, working and focus groups, forums and health care projects,

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commentary

THE NEWS is published every Tuesday and Friday

by Black Press Ltd. #4 - 154 Middleton Ave. Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 250-248-4341

Privatize ICBC BC Liberals just as good as NDP at mismanagement

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he BC Liberals have completely mishandled ICBC, and the proof came last week, when a review showed that the company has been hiring boatloads of senior managers and paying them more each year — with the government apparently oblivious.

There are 32 per cent more managers than in 2007, and they are paid (as a group) 70 per cent more than managers received in 2007.

Fifty-four of them made more than $200,000 each in 2011.

The Liberals insisted, on taking office in 2001, that ICBC didn’t need to be privatized, nor did there need to be complete competition in the auto insurance sector.

They have also insisted, especially in recent years, that substantial dividends from ICBC go back to the shareholder — the government. This means that all ICBC customers, and that’s everyone who owns a vehicle, are paying additional insurance premiums to boost government revenues. It’s a tax grab, hidden in the guise of insurance costs.

The government has now, very belatedly, said ICBC needs to cut its management costs and manager compensation. This comes just after ICBC has boosted insurance rates by 11.2 per cent.

The simple fact is this: ICBC is being used by government for all sorts of purposes that are far afield from its ostensible role as a public car insurance company. This isn’t new — the NDP did this with ICBC back in its earliest days. But it certainly points out that the Liberals are just as good as the NDP at mismanaging Crown corporations and sticking taxpayers with extra costs.

ICBC needs to be privatized.

There is no real need to have government operate a car insurance company that forces all drivers to buy at least basic car insurance.

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“I love the job, I love what I’m doing and I love to get things done.�

RON CANTELON, see story page A4

FEWER DOGS, PLEASE

Once again Mr. Harper and the Harper Conservatives, by their actions, have proven they are not worthy of the trust of the Canadian people.

As many readers have pointed out — now that the Harper Conservatives have either ďŹ red or muzzled both social and Earth scientists of all sorts, they now claim that the environmental review of the Enbridge Pipeline proposal will be based on science. Question is: whose “scienceâ€??

As they proceed to intimidate and cut funding to any independent researchers whose work challenges their policies, who is going to check the “science� put forward by this government? As Mr. Harper stated clearly when he was in France recently, he has no problems cutting funding to organizations who disagree with this government’s policies.

Rather than global corporations having to meet what used to be Canada’s standards and laws concerning the environment, the Harper Conservatives have essentially changed Canada’s standards to suit the interests of global corporations (mostly foreign) who are not at all concerned with the well-being of our environment, economy, democracy or society.

I appeal to any true Reformers or Conservatives who may still be within the Harper Conservatives, please stop this group from not only destroying our wonderful country but any future hopes our descendants have of co-creating authentically sustainable economies.

Y. A. ZAROWNY Qualicum Beach

I would like to express my concerns about dog walkers in the area that may not have total control of their dogs. I am the biggest dog lover ever, but I am concerned about some things.

Do people know that a pack of dogs is considered more than one dog? That an unstable pack member will try to establish rank by attacking other dogs? Dogs who attack other dogs are more likely to attack people or even children.

My dog was attacked at Top Bridge, there were at least six dogs and two women. Thank God only four dogs had my dog pinned down and that she was able to run away. I went to the vet ... $90 .. she is ďŹ ne, just a limp.

I am sure these women were not prepared for this to happen. I am just hoping they will take action to make sure that this will not happen to another dog or possibly a person or child.

Consider taking out the aggressive dog, or walking fewer dogs.

LOU BARNUM Nanoose Bay

failure? The Alberta option would also eliminate the added expense of building a recycling pipeline for the toxic distillate used to thin that gooey heavy oil. I can think of two reasons: (1) reďŹ ning crude oil requires enormous quantities of water, and (2) Enbridge intends to ship bitumen out of Kitimat come hell, high water or a reďŹ nery.

When I heard the company spearheading the bitumen reďŹ nery proposal was called Kitimat Clean Ltd, I instantly thought of George Orwell’s book 1984, a tale about tyranny, the Ministry of War is called the Ministry of Peace and the Ministry of Propaganda is called the Ministry of Truth. Kitimat Clean sounds like a name dreamt up by a team of public relation consultants after they consumed too many martinis.

Hopefully Mister Black will not misuse the power of his newspapers to limit criticism of the Northern Gateway project and thereby manipulate public information. As anyone can see, there is now the potential for a conict of interest.

LLOYD ATKINS Vernon

ORWELLIAN REFINERY

IT’S LONG OVERDUE

David Black, owner of the Black Press Group, says he wants to build an oil reďŹ nery in Kitimat. He claims coastal pollution would be less harmful if a tanker carrying reďŹ ned petroleum products, rather than diluted bitumen, has an accident.

I’m befuddled. Why not build the reďŹ nery in Alberta and minimize the bitumen pollution that would result from a pipeline

I am pleased the B.C. government has asked the province’s election ofďŹ cials to examine the potential for Internet voting in provincial and municipal elections.

I would also like to acknowledge Premier Christy Clark for leading this initiative. It’s long overdue.

JUNE CHEN Coquitlam

Ian Lindsay

Government Contacts

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

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Parksville: 250-951-6018 e-mail: ron.cantelon. mla@leg.bc.ca

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TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

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VIEWS IN THE NEWS

Frank Fairley

ALMANAC PROVINCIAL:

HE’S NOT WORTHY

We asked: What do you think about the Premier’s women-only meeting?

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JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

Rules to write by I’m good with that. It’s a different atmosphere.

Women tend to be more nurturing.

DENISE AIKEN Parksville

I think it’s great. It gives women an opportunity to speak freely.

I think women feel very comfortable and empowered at women’s-only events.

BARBARA PEYTON Deep Bay

WENDY MAURER Qualicum Beach

My initial reaction was that it wasn’t the right step. However I have to admit ... I was swayed to (the premier’s) perspective.

JENNIFER WILLIAMSON Errington

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letters PLEASANT SURPRISE On Saturday evening we presented ourselves at the Parksville boardwalk gazebo to hear 15 or 20 minutes of Irish music and song.

It didn’t happen.

Instead, we were treated to a full two hour concert served up by a man and wife team appearing under the name of Outlander; as consummate a pair of dedicated entertainers as it has been our pleasure to listen to. They performed Irish, Eastern Canadian, some Country, a dash of Rock and Roll, and filled in some breathing time with assorted jokes, without a break of any kind, for that entire time.

They then regaled us with several extra numbers because the next act hadn’t yet arrived; highly talented professionals who clearly love what they do.

Need we mention that the quality of both the singing and the instrumentals were first class?

To those responsible for Outlander’s presence at the closing moments of Beachfest, thank you.

To Outlander themselves, thank you very much for one of the most delightful evenings we have enjoyed in many a long day.

DOT AND LEW ROSS Parksville

MONEY FOR TRAINS

A letter in (the Aug. 17) NEWS calls the island railway “a money pit.”

For comparison, consider what taxpayers get for our dollar. For $20 million we can get the trains running from Victoria to Courtney. It sounds a lot but in comparison: $3.8 million will get six blocks of Temple Street paved. For $10 million we can widen about three blocks of Highway 19A in Parksville to four lanes. For longer distances B.C. taxpayers got a highway from Horseshoe Bay to Squamish for only $700 million!

Your correspondent decries the previous rail “service.” I would agree but previously there was no “rail service;” just a daily excursion train from Victoria. (To do any business in Victoria, passengers from up-island had to spend two nights in that city — which made rail travel expensive)!

The rail improvements could be paid for out of the revenue from B.C.’s carbon tax.

The government seems to have trouble finding suitable uses for this tax. Rail (mass transit) would reduce emissions.

Another correspondent comments on the number of trucks on the highway to Port Alberni and the prospect of a fleet of trucks carrying coal from Cumberland (about 70 a day each way by some estimates).

Incidentally, such traffic would spell the end of Cathedral Grove as a tourist destination and the cost of a highway to bypass the grove would far exceed the cost of rehabilitating the rail line to Port Alberni.

The cost of building highways is vastly increased by the need to make them suitable to carry heavy trucks.

Thus, as truck freight is already very heavily subsidised; perhaps rail needs more attention?

It doesn’t really matter which arm of government is in the taxpayer’s pocket so long as we get some value in return!

W. H. ATWOOD Parksville

BROOM OVERBLOWN

Peter Simeonoff really rattled the Broombusters cage.

Their highly educated committee must have stayed up all night to come up with their latest. Broom scaring the tourists away from Parksville?

I have another one — an old lady remembers that she had been bitten by broom when she was a small girl. (Of course, that was in the Old Country where broom is more vicious).

And … how about some reward to Joanna Sales for awakening we uneducated and gullible Island people to the dangers we face from this non-native species called broom?

So, if one bright morning you happen to notice a gathering of bright yellow shrubs in your front garden, back off. Do not touch or smell. They are very invasive and could bite.

Or you could fall over gasping with asthma.

Could they also be highly inflammable?

She and the highly educated swashbuckling buccaneers will descend with their clubs and reduce the Broom to a tidy pile in your front yard. Six months later, the municipal workers will come and remove (if you are lucky) the pile.

So once again, we can sleep safely in our beds knowing that

we, and the world, are saved from this scourge — the worst since the Great Plague.

SAMUEL KING Qualicum Beach

BROOM IS AS BROOM DOES

Every country seems to have its pet problems.

In the U.K., it’s the decimation of its wild birds due to domestic cats and dogs running loose during the nesting season. In France, it’s the spread of English; but neither country seems worried about broom.

They have it on their golf courses plus it has been planted extensively along some highways and on embankments to stop erosion; for example, the M24 west of Toulouse and the A85 west of Toures.

We noticed patches of it all the way through Dordogne.

Somehow, it doesn’t seem to deter the tourists.

New Zealand, with its millions of acres of open pastureland, depends heavily on its exports of lamb, wool and butter. So it is in a different league when it comes to the spread of Broom.

Seems most of the scaremongering about broom has been spread by a small group.

Broom is only doing what broom does best — and who but man is to blame for a scarred landscape where Broom can flourish out of control?

JULIE FLAHERTY Qualicum Beach

DON’T BLAME ADRIAN DIX

Re: Comments from Richard Young in the Aug. 17 News.

No need to bridge the gap.

Electing a Adrian Dix government will take care of the problem.

With total recklessness of past NDP governments in Saskatchewan and Ontario, and present NDP governments in Manitoba and Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia NDP heading back to opposition in next election because of blunders) Adrian Dix will cause more blunders and be known for building that long awaited bridge to the mainland, except his bridge would be from Nanaimo to Victoria.

Never blame Adrian though.

Blame taxpayers because of their voting patterns.

JOE SAWCHUK Duncan

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Parksville gets compassionate City joins other municipalities in signing Charter for Compassion AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The City of Parksville is the first Compassionate City on Vancouver Island.

Reverend Andrew Twiddy of St. Edmund’s Anglican Church presented the Charter for Compassion to Parksville city council Monday and encouraged everyone to sign on, both individually and as a city.

The charter grew out of a 2008 TED (Technology, Education, Design) prize winning talk by best-selling author Karen Armstrong and has spread around the world.

Compassion is basically the ‘golden rule’ evoked in every major religion — do unto others as you would have them do unto you — explained a video Twiddy played for council.

The charter calls on everyone to be more compassionate “and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every

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single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.”

Twiddy explained that though the charter is being promoted by churches it is non-religious and non-partisan. The charter itself includes “We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.”

“We therefore call upon all men and women — to

restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion,” continues the page long charter.

The goal, it states, is “to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings — even those regarded as enemies.”

It concludes that compassion “is the path to enlightenment, and indispensable to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.”

Twiddy said there is already a lot of compassion in the area with groups like the Society of Organized Services, support for homelessness and marginalized people and that local efforts are focusing on finding what is best for the whole community.

He also pointed out the exciting news that St. Edmund’s own Ron Klusmeier wrote a song that is being used as the international theme for the charter.

In 2010 Seattle became the first city to sign the charter and many around the world have singed since, but Twiddy believed Parksville was the first on Vancouver Island.

Council also passed a motion to provide space for the local campaign’s first public meeting which will be Monday, September 10, with a session at 2:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre and one at 7:30 p.m. at the Parksville Community Centre. A monthly reflection and action group will start meeting Sept. 24 at the same times and places.

For more information check charterforcompassion.org, stop at the church behind Wembley Mall or call 250-248-3114.

For more on the Charter for Compassion, see the Pastor’s Point, by Andrew Twiddy, in today’s NEWS on page B7.

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NDP plans to stop Enbridge pipeline TOM FLETCHER Black Press

VICTORIA — NDP leader Adrian Dix has found what he believes is a legal roadblock to the Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat.

Dix announced Wednesday that if he becomes B.C. premier next spring, he will withdraw from the federal-provincial review of the pipeline that is currently underway, and launch a “made in B.C.” review of the pipeline.

If that doesn’t result in rejection of the project the NDP opposes provincially and federally, Dix said the B.C. cabinet would have the final say. And if Prime Min-

ister Stephen Harper tries to overrule the province, the battle would shift to individual provincial permits required for river crossings and wildlife corridors in B.C., he said.

Dix and NDP environment critic Rob Fleming said the B.C. Liberal government’s decision to cede control over environmental assessment to Ottawa, and then present no evidence at the federal hearings, left the province out of the discussion.

Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake have announced pre-conditions of pipeline and tanker safety, and provincial officials are sched-

uled to cross-examine Enbridge before the federal review panel makes its recommendation to the federal cabinet next year.

Dix emphasized that the B.C. cabinet can overrule its own environmental review, just as the federal cabinet can. A provincial review of technical issues would have to be carried out to justify refusing provincial permits, he said.

Lawyer Murray Rankin was hired to advise the B.C. NDP. He said the joint review agreement with Ottawa allows B.C. to give 30 days notice and opt out, and the existence of the agreement shows that B.C. does have jurisdiction over whether

the pipeline proceeds.

Dix said he wants to return B.C. to separate federal and provincial reviews of major projects, like the Prosperity gold mine near Williams Lake, where the B.C. government issued a permit, but the federal review later rejected it and spurred a costly redesign.

Dix said he met Tuesday with Black Press chairman David Black, who is backing a refinery at Kitimat to process oil sands crude for shipment by sea.

Dix said the idea of refining crude domestically is worth pursuing, but the Kitimat proposal doesn’t change his opposition to the Enbridge plan.

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Flu shot or mask, health workers told TOM FLETCHER Black Press

VICTORIA — B.C. health care workers will be required to get an annual influenza vaccine or wear a mask in all patient contact areas in the community or publicly funded facilities, starting with this year’s flu season.

Provincial Health Officer

Dr. Perry Kendall announced the regulation Thursday, a first for Canada. It applies to health authority staff, doctors, volunteers, students, contractors and vendors who come into contact with patients.

Free flu shots have been made available to B.C. health care workers for

years, and despite encouragement, fewer than half take advantage of them. The average vaccination rate for long-term care employees is closer to 60 per cent, but Kendall said that rate is still too low and has declined in recent years. Canada’s national advisory committee on immunization considers

it a “professional responsibility” for health care workers to get their flu shot every year, Kendall said.

The mask option is being offered for workers who have a medical reason not to be vaccinated, and to avoid disputes with employees who simply refuse.

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Their fourth annual, allday Tour de Rock fundraiser includes breakfast to golf and an exclusive dinner served by RCMP members in red serge.

The gala affair was inspired by organizer Oura Giakoumakis’ nephew’s long battle with cancer. Georgios Bourodemos was diagnosed with leukemia at age two but has been in remission for years and is now a healthy 13-year-old.

The young man started raising money a few years ago, raising more than $5,000 to shave his head on his ďŹ rst attempt and last year with Thalassa, they surpassed their $25,000 goal, so they’re aiming even higher this year.

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AUREN RUVINSKY

Although Premier Christy Clark said at a Parksville luncheon Wednesday that the province should have a good “predictable” school year ahead, local teachers may still not be participating in any extracurricular activities, said Mount Arrowsmith Teacher Association president Deb Morran.

“This is a protest on individuals’ part against Bill 22,” she said, which put an end to teachers’ ongoing strike action with back-to-work legislation earlier this year.

Morran said teachers are concerned with larger class sizes and that an unlimited

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As Parksville city council advanced an updated tree management bylaw at their Aug. 20 meeting, resident Brian Gibbs has a complaint about the way BC Hydro “trimmed” the tree in front of his house.

Director of operations Alan Metcalf pointed out that BC Hydro is exempt from the tree management bylaw when it comes to protecting their infrastructure in terms of trimming or cutting down trees that are interfering with their power lines, but they usually have good communication with the city about what they’re doing.

In this case, Metcalf said he was surprised himself to see the tree in question on Pioneer Crescent and has a meeting scheduled with BC Hydro to discuss their practices and ongoing communication with the city.

BC Hydro could not be reached for comment by press time.

The updated tree management bylaw increases the tree-cutting permit fee from $50 to $75 and clarifies tree protection details.

Among the changes the new bylaw clarifies definitions like a “protected tree” being any with a diam-

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eter over 50 cm at 1.4 meters (4.5 feet) above the ground, including all eagle or great blue heron nesting trees, trees within 30 metres of a watercourse, or the top of a slope of 30 per cent or more.

The bylaw was advanced to the next council meeting for the required readings.

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City of Parksville director of operations Alan Metcalf explained, further to a photo in THE NEWS on Tuesday, that they are expanding the beach volleyball courts in Community Park with the sand from Beachfest.

He said special sand is brought

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This year they decided to keep the sand for a long-planned expansion of the sand courts, since they sometimes don’t have enough room for all the courts they need for tournaments.

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There may be opportunity for local bargaining this fall in regards to layoff and recall language, she said, and since there are still about a dozen

Brian Gibbs was not happy with the way the tree in front of his house on Pioneer Crescent was treated by BC Hydro.

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She said this fall teachers will also be re-examining priorities in terms with what they will be able to successfully bargain for in the next round, in March 2013.

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Duncan has been out in front of major grocery and liquor stores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach raising awareness and funds for autism.

She is often out on nice days, but is specifically committed to be at the BC Liquor Store in Parksville Aug. 24-25 and at Qualicum Foods Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

Duncan has canvassed for autism for years, and is captain of Team Aidan’s Avengers which takes part in the Walk Now For Autism in September in Vancouver, where her grandson Aidan lives and suffers with the disorder.

Duncan, her husband Bob and family fundraise through the year and she was cited as “a long-time supporter of Autism Speaks Canada” earlier this year.

Though she does it mostly to raise awareness, they raised over $4,500 last year through things like their ongoing bottle drive. There is an “autism” account open at the Parksville and Qualicum Beach bottle depots.

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Fran Duncan’s grandchildren Aidan and Nadia are her inspiration for a summer full of autism fund and awareness raising activities.

Wembley Mall White Spot will include a 50/50 draw, silent auction and other prizes. Tickets are $20 with half going to autism.

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To donate directly or for more info contact the Duncans at happytrails51@ shaw.ca or 250-752-3744.

In an increasingly uncertain time in the economy, the Regional District of Nanaimo is working on ways to enhance the area’s economic resilience.

To that end, the district has announced the launch of an industrial land supply and demand study to evaluate the long-term supply and demand of industrial land throughout the RDN. “The regional growth strategy supports maintaining an attractive environment for industrial development while ensuring that land use, environmental protection, energy consumption and climate change goals are met,” said RDN chair Joe Stanhope. “This involves having a sufficient supply of industrial land that provides employment close to where workers live, and that can be supported by public transportation and utility infrastructure.”

The RDN has engaged a team of consultants, Urbanics Consultants Ltd. and HB Lanarc Golder, to conduct the study.

Industry, business and government stakeholders will be contacted to provide input into the study. However, the wider community is also welcome to provide comments and can review the study and its results at www.rdn.bc.ca.

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Brian Jackson is popular in Qualicum Beach and has been for the 18 years or so that he has been principal Pops conductor with the Victoria Symphony.

Jackson, along with the symphony, has been coming to town at least once a year (sometimes twice) over nearly two decades, performing popular classical music, show tunes and other favourites — to mostly sold-out crowds.

This September, however, Jackson will be conducting his swan-song, of sorts.

He is no longer the Victoria Symphony’s principal Pops conductor, having taken a step closer to full retirement this year.

“I’m getting on,” he said from his home in Bath, Ontario this week. “I want a little more time to travel.”

While he has traveled often with Victoria and the other orchestras he works with, Jackson said he’s looking forward to that different sort of travel — tourism. He spent some time earlier this year in Australia, and hopes to go back there in November.

Before that, however, he hopes to act like a bit of a tourist while he’s in Qualicum Beach on September 19 with the Victoria Symphony.

“I intend to swim,” he said.

“Depending on where the tide is, I need to swim in the Pacific (ocean) this year.”

His home in Ontario is on Lake Ontario itself, and he had just completed a swim there before an interview with The News.

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NEWSS has five fi pairs of tickets to give away to area students stude who are involved in local music and arts programs. Thanks to Victoria Symphony patron Eric Charman, THE NEWS will award 10 tickets in total to students who are enrolled in, or have completed studies with local music and arts instructors, are in a local school music program or who are in college or university and taking an arts or music program.

To enter, send your name, home town, phone number and music/ arts program name and/or program instructor to: editor@pqbnews. com. Winners will be drawn randomly at noon on Thursday, September 6.

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Conductor Brian Jackson, seen here last year in Qualicum Beach, makes one last return Sept. 19 with the Victoria Symphony.

Qualicum Beach for years and wants to experience the water here.

Then, he will regale a Qualicum Beach audience with a selection of his favourites and highlights from the many Pops concerts he has conducted over the years.

This year’s program will include some Gilbert and Sullivan, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, British favourites, as well as selections from his Tribute to Liberace concerts.

And yes, Jackson’s sequined coat — as well as his trademark sense of humour — will probably make an appearance.

“I do love it,” Jackson said, remembering his trips to Qualicum Beach with the symphony. “It’s also that I hear it’s a great place to swim.”

Jackson, however, won’t

The Village Voices

completely rule out a return to Qualicum Beach — as he’s not out of the conducting game altogether. While he is taking a step back, he remains principal Pops conductor with the Kitchner, Ont. symphony orchestra, among others. He thinks there could also be return guest appearances on the Island — and perhaps even Qualicum Beach.

“It could happen,” he said.

“That town does have some great audiences. It has one of the most appreciative audiences I’ve conducted for.”

The Victoria Symphony is at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Wed., Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at local Mulberry Bush book stores.

Watch THE NEWS for more ticket giveaways — in print and online.

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The Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach — Sunrise, set out to recognize Walter Hoogland for his contributions to bettering the community, and it quickly became a recognition of the partnership between Walter and his wife, Marilynn.

The couple, Walter points out, have been working hard for years in a variety of fields and events — from the annual Fire and Ice and Family Day parties in Qualicum Beach, to the Hooglands’ work behind the scenes. That has taken the shape of Walter’s involvement on the town’s design advisory committee, their involvement with the Beaufort squadron of air cadets, the Kiwanis Housing Society and more.

Much more. Such as Qualicum Beach’s 2009 volunteer of the year award.

To honour their commitment to the community, the Rotary Club awarded Walter (and Marilynn, Walter insisted) the 2012 Paul Harris Award. It’s given out each year to a non-Rotarian, explained Allan Gannon, who has made a

positive contribution to the community.

“We have a very appropriate candidate for the award,” Gannon said, noting they base the award on service, fellowship and high ethical standards.

“I’m extremely honoured by what you are doing here,” Walter said at a ceremony at Giovanni’s Lounge recently. “There are, however, so many unsung heroes.

“There are the givers and the takers,” he continued, “and the people here are part of the givers, and the givers are what make our community so positive, contributing to its health and wellness.”

Walter was quick to credit his wife (and his extended family) for the support.

“I’m pleased we can do these things together,” he said.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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Resident Artist On-Site: Mary Unger. 10:30am-3:30pm

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

9:30-10:30am. Tuesday and Thursday. Qualicum Beach.

Low tide: in front of the restroom building. High tide: grass beside visitor info.

By donation. Bring mat or towel. Beginners welcome.

FRI. AUG. 31 7-10pm. Blues & classic rock.

Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Isl Hwy, Qualicum Beach

Basic and social. Weekly classes. Qualicum Beach Community Centre. 250752-3151

YOGA ON THE BEACH

7:30 -8:30 pm. St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 138 Hoylake Rd., Qualicum Beach. Contact: Elaine 250 752 8063

Activities

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Knox United Church, Parksville, 4-5pm. 250-248-3927

SEA CADETS

WES WHELDON & COLIN PERRY

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MID-ISLAND PENSIONERS & HOBBYISTS ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON

Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road, Parksville, Noon

ARTISAN’S MARKET 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 3-8pm.

OCEANSIDE GENERALS JR HOCKEY CLUB

Exhibition Game. vs Nanaimo Buchaneers. 7pm.

Oceanside Place, Wembley Mall, Parksville. www.vijhl.generals.com

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Branch No. 49 meets at Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet, Parksville.

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THU. AUG. 30 Entertainment

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Entertainment

7-11pm. Live Band. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Isl Hwy, Qualicum Beach

LIVE MUSIC

6-9pm. The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach

Activities

Family Dentistry New Patients Welcome!

Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD 175 Corfield Street Parksville BC

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Thursday, 6-9pm. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

Info: 250-752-1391

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Nanoose Place 9:3011:30pm; Qualicum Beach (parked by the career library1-3pm

Craig Street, Parksville.

6-8pm

OPEN MIC NIGHT

UPTOWN SUMMER MARKET

Parksville Legion.

7:30-10:30. 146 W Hirst Street Parksville.

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The Old School House, 7pm.

122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. www.theoldschoolhouse.org

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FINANCES

School District 69 (Qualicum)

Financial advice for business owners

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well writto determine whether ten sharetheir current buy-sell holders policy is still adequate. agreement By Jim Grant is an inteOwnership of gral part of any busiInsurance ness. And a carefully The shareholders chosen insurance agreement should policy remains a viinclude a separate tal part of any well schedule outlining inwritten shareholders formation about the agreement. insurance policy. This That said, many schedule should inowners fail to review their share- clude the following information: holders agreements or their insur(a) policy owner, plan beneďŹ ance funding for the buyout on a ciary, premium payor; regular basis, with potentially dev(b) a prohibition preventing astating results. owners from taking out loans A poorly drafted or vague share- against the policy without the conholders agreement, or an out of sent of all other owners; date insurance plan, can cause as (c) provision for medical exammany problems as it solves. For inations of the shareholders; these reasons, it’s usually a good (d) provision allowing departidea to review your shareholders ing shareholders the right to puragreement and buy-sell policy ev- chase corporate-owned policies on ery few years, to ensure they take their lives. into account current business conditions, fairly reect the goals and Disability aspirations of all shareholders as Surprisingly, many shareholdwell as the tax impact of how the ers agreements lack references to a buyout is structured and funded. disability buyout.

With that in mind, here are four This is unfortunate, particularly key areas to focus on. because the chances of an owner becoming temporarily or permanently disabled are, in many cases, Death of a shareholder One of the central purposes of a higher than the chance of a premashareholders agreement is to out- ture death. line the procedure for dealing with Those agreements that do prothe premature death of a share- vide for a disability buyout are ofholder. Usually, this involves the ten vague about what a “disabilityâ€? purchase of the deceased owner’s really is. Review your agreement shares by surviving shareholders, to see if these issues are properly but it can also be structured as a dealt with and adequately funded redemption of shares by the cor- with disability and/or critical illporation. Because the tax implica- ness insurance. tions of each method depend on a Jim Grant, CFP (CertiďŹ ed Financial variety of factors, professional tax Planner) is a Financial Advisor with advice is a must.

SCHOOLS OPEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

DOLLARS

AND SENSE

Valuation A good shareholders agreement will provide for a regular valuation of a business.

These valuations should be documented and attached as a separate schedule to the agreement itself. In addition to helping owners avoid disputes over what the business is really worth, regular valuations make it easier for owners

Raymond James Ltd (RJL). The views of the author do not necessarily reect those of RJL. This article is for information only. Securities are offered through Raymond James Ltd., member CIPF. Financial planning and insurance are offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., which is not a member CIPF. For more information feel free to call Jim at 250-594-1100, or e-mail at jim.grant@raymondjames.ca. and/or visit www.jimgrant.ca

SEPTEMBER 4: Schools will start one hour later in the morning than usual and dismiss one hour earlier than usual in the afternoon.

Please contact individual school(s) for detailed operating hours.

Ballenas/Kwalikum Secondary Schools: Grade 9 only – All grades in attendance on Wednesday, September 5 KINDERGARTEN START-UP: Parents should be in communication with their child’s school regarding specific days and times for kindergarten start up.

BUS SCHEDULE: The bus schedule for the 2012-2013 school year will be distributed in a local newspaper in late August.

FRENCH IMMERSION: In School District #69, French Immersion is offered at: Parksville Elementary School (K-Gr. 5); Springwood Middle School (Gr. 6-8); Ballenas Secondary School (Gr. 9-12) (Please register at the appropriate school) SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Students who are new to the Qualicum School District must register in person at their neighbourhood school. Upon registration at the school, the following documents must be provided in order to confirm “ordinarily resident status� for funding purposes: 1. Proof of Age for student (Birth Certificate or Passport); 2. Proof of Residency (a purchase or rental agreement, cable, hydro or gas bill, etc) 3. Proof of Academic Standing: Students entering Grade 1 and up (from another School District) should provide documentation of Academic Standing at the end of the 2011-12 school year (Report Card) Documents that are helpful, but not required to register: 1. Health Documents (Care Card, immunization records, medical condition information); a. For the purposes of sports, etc. some schools may ask parents to supply the student’s Care Card (medical) number b. While immunization records are not required for registration, a copy may be requested for the student’s file Many people who come to Canada temporarily to work or study want to be able to educate their minor child(ren) here. In British Columbia, a person under the age of 19 is considered to be a minor child. To register, please contact your neighbourhood school. Documentation required for registration as follows: Parent: o o o Child: o o o

Temporary Work Permit or BC Identification BC Hydro bill or lease/purchase agreement to demonstrate residency in School District Passport, or listed on parent’s passport, or visitor record

Elementary School Registration: New students, including Kindergarten students who have not previously registered may register at School District 69 Elementary Schools between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on August 27, 28, 29 and 30th, with the exception of False Bay School. Students who will be attending False Bay School may register between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. on August 27, 28, and 30th.

A number of elementary schools in the district implement a “Reconnect Start� for students during the first week of school. “Reconnect Start� allows children to connect to their school through a variety of learning activities. Activities may include: lessons on virtues, school expectations (Code of Conduct) and common language used by staff and students which help reinforce a positive school community. This time also allows schools to welcome new families and confirm registrations.

Middle School Registration: New students may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on August 28, th 29, and 30 at School District 69 Middle Schools.

Secondary School Registration: New students may register between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on st August 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 at School District 69 Secondary Schools. In addition to the registration times above, PASS/Woodwinds Alternate School and the Continuing Education Centre will also accept applications for enrolment throughout the school year.

Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP): This K-12 and Adult Education Distributed Learning (DL) program is an option for families and students who wish to learn from a distance, using face-to face and online learning support. CEAP students receive the direction and support of a BC certified teacher, using Ministry of Education approved learning resources, in a flexible program.

Applications for enrolment are accepted continuously throughout the school year. Program outlines and registration forms are available at www.ceap.ca. For further information regarding registration, please contact CEAP at either ceap@sd69.bc.ca or 250-248-752-5628.

Home Schooled Students: Parents are reminded that all children aged 6 to 16 years who are being educated at home (Home Education) must be registered at a school on or before September 30, 2012.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’) or visit your local Ford Dealer for details. Open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. ▲Offer only valid from August 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”) to Canadian resident customers who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Ford Ranger, Explorer Sport Trac, or F-150 to F-550 (each a “Qualifying Loyalty Model”), or any competitive pickup truck with a pickup bed (each a “Qualifying Conquest Model”) and purchase, lease, or factory order (during the Program Period) a new 2012/2013 Ford F-150 to F-550 (excluding Raptor) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Qualifying customers will receive CAD$1,000 (the “Incentive”) towards the purchase or lease of the Eligible Vehicle, which must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer during the Program Period. Limit one (1) Incentive per Eligible Vehicle sale, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales, per Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model. Each customer will be required to provide proof of ownership/registration of the applicable Qualifying Conquest/Loyalty Model and the ownership/registration address must match the address on the new Buyer’s Agreement or Lease Agreement for the Eligible Vehicle sale. The offer is transferable only to persons living within the same household as the eligible customer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory-order or delivery (but not both). This offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, or any other Targeted Loyalty Programs. Taxes payable before Incentive is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. This offer is subject to vehicle availability and may be cancelled at any time without notice. See dealer for details. *Purchase a new 2013 Escape SE FWD with automatic transmission/2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $26,030/$28,783/$32,379/$39,714/$46,413 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $2,519/$11,316/$3,770/$9,485/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $2,019/$4,316/$2,770/$5,485/$7,186 and delivery allowance of $500/$7,000/$1,000/$4,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until August 31, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% lease annual percentage rate (LAPR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $40,099 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,600 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,964 and optional buyout is $16,040. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offer includes freight and air tax of $1,700, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. 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The week of Aug. 24-30, 2012 ARIES Take a breather right now; schedule a vacation if you can. Spend time with family members.

TAURUS You might find money in an unexpected place. Check your winter coat pockets.

GEMINI Maintain a holding pattern, especially regarding important financial decisions, vacations and children.

CANCER Replenish and restore yourself because this week will be interesting. In a good way.

LEO Things are great with others in your life. And it looks like they will be all week. Think about entertaining.

VIRGO Someone in a group or a meeting will come up with a brilliant idea, that will directly affect you.

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LIBRA Check your cash flow. There may be an unexpected deposit in your bank account.

SCORPIO So much is going on, especially behind the scenes.

Adopt the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared.

SAGITTARIUS Issues about money and possessions are at the forefront this week. Check your investments.

CAPRICORN Try something completely different this week. Join a group, or take a new route home from work.

AQUARIUS Don’t get drawn into arguments about politics, religion, racial issues, or any hot-button issues.

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Yeo, Kenneth George (October 2, 1926 – August 18, 2012)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Yeo; husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. After a brave battle with asbestosis, Ken found serenity at the age of 85, passing in his sleep at the Nanaimo General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Beverly; four children Janice Aitken (Ron), Keith (Hazel), Clifford (Katherine) and Les (Laurie); ten grandchildren and ďŹ ve great-grandchildren. Ken was born in Swan Lake, Manitoba and joined the RCN at 17 years of age as a cook. He met the love of his life Beverly Smith in Victoria and settled there to raise a family. Ken retired after over 27 years working at Wescraft Manufacturing and moved to Qualicum Beach. He was a friend of Bill W for over 59 years. He was an accomplished gardener, an avid artist and had a passion for cooking for those he loved. Ken will be lovingly remembered as a patriarch and benevolent soul with a quick wit, naval sense of humour and a kind, generous heart. A celebration of his life will be held on August 25, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion BR76, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Ken.

FELICIA, Mark and big brothers, Ty and Cruze are thrilled to announce the arrival of Cayde Kavan Woolnough, born July 26th, 2012, weighing 7lbs 5oz. Proud Grandparents are Lonni and Kevin Woolnough, Sharon and Tony Ethier and Jay Manzer

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MILLER, HENRY "HARRY" - Henry Joseph Miller "Harry" passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at his home in Qualicum Beach, BC on August 17, 2012. Harry was 53. Born June 1, 1959 at Oromocto, New Brunswick. Harry is survived by his daughter Rachelle (Jeff), son Sean (Victoria), his partner Lorraine Harwood and beloved puppy Rio, grandchildren Brooklyn, Keyanna, Parker, Portia and Savannah, mother Gladys, father Harry, siblings Marilyn (Gary Johnson), Ron, Beverley (Dale Robinson), Bob (Sandra), Karen (Steve Anderson), Penny (Robert Wheaton), Mike (Charlene), Corey (Amy Bursey) and several nieces and nephews.

Harry was predeceased by brothers Dave and Roger and nephews Matthew Miller and Daniel Beck

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Simone (Lescorbeau) Darbyshire, a wonderful mother, sister, auntie, grandmother and a friend to all that were blessed enough to have known her.

Mom, you are finally at peace where there is no more pain, worries, sadness or grief. You can finally rest, mom, and enjoy being reunited with all your loved ones who have been waiting patiently for your arrival. There will never be a day you’re not thought of or remembered.

We love you mom and what makes us carry on is knowing we will all be together again someday.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Yates Funeral Home, Parksville, BC. Harry will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held in Qualicum Beach, BC on August 25, 2012. Donations in memory of Harry may be made to the Oceanside Hospice Society.

A service was held Wednesday August 22nd at the Qualicum Baptist Church in Qualicum Beach, BC.

June 1, 1959 - August 17, 2012

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It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of our wonderful dad, grandpa, brother and friend, Frank Leipe, on August 20, 2012.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Joan in 2003.

Left behind is his beloved friend Carol Hagel; his daughter Elaine (Mel) and granddaughters Sara (Matt) and Heather; son Mike (Julie) and grandsons Sean and Mark and son Chris (Lois) and granddaughters Jocelyn (Kris) and Shannon.

He also leaves behind his sister Dorothy (Hans) Rhenisch and many more very dear family members and lifelong friends.

Frank was above all, a gentleman, a father and a dedicated family man. We love you dad, safe journey.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W Parksville on Friday August 24, 2012 at 1:00PM, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (of BC & Yukon) at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca. To send condolences, please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca.

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ELLEN CRAIG

02 May 1921 – 18 August 2012 ‘Nell’ was predeceased by her husband Dave Craig in 1994 and her sister Florence.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Colin (Brenda) of Qualicum Beach, granddaughter Christine (Dave) Adams of Leduc, AB and great-grandchild, Marley Adams, also Mike and Belinda Dunne of Delta, BC. Nell was born in Liverpool, England and married Dave Craig in 1943.

They immigrated to Canada in 1979, living in St. Albert AB and Surrey BC. Nell moved to Qualicum Beach BC in 2007 with her son Colin and daughter-in-law Brenda. She was a quiet, kind, considerate and generous lady who was dearly loved by Colin, Brenda, Christine, Dave and Marley. Many thanks to Dr. Hugh Fletcher and the kind staff at Eagle Park Lodge and to her extended family and many friends for their care and consideration.

There will be no service by request.

Donations in Nell’s memory may be made to the SPCA or the Shriners Hospitals for Children. To send condolences, please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News, an award winning community newspaper, has an opening for the position of Editor. Reporting to the publisher, the Editor is part of the senior management team and will be instrumental in helping guide the overall strategic direction of The NEWS. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can manage and work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. As well as editing copy and paginating pages, the successful candidate can expect to produce news copy and editorials, take photographs, attend events and generate story ideas. Knowledge of Canadian Press style is vital. The ability to organize copy and supervise the production of special supplements is also required. The Editor will also be expected to work closely with the Publisher and staff in production and advertising.

You have a passion for, and are comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online that day – with collateral (text, photos and video). You have skills in all aspects of web journalism; search-engine optimization of all content, content curation, social media (Facebook, Twitter) as both research tools, and traffic generators – listening and participating in the conversations and web management systems.

The NEWS offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package and is one of BC’s Best Newspapers, the recipient of Gold for Best Community Newspaper in 2010 and Silver in 2011 by the BCYCNA, it is the paper of record in Parksville Qualicum Beach - celebrating it’s 30th year of publishing. The NEWS is owned by Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers and extensive online operations with over 250 websites.

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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.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE worker required, F/T, 32-40 hours per week. Must have vehicle, telephone and valid driver’s licence required.

Strong physical conditioning a must. Willingness to work in all weather conditions. Free of outdoor allergies. Duties include; mowing lawn, power blowing, raking leaves, line trimming, etc. Drop off resumes to: File #38, PO Box 1180, Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2

PERSONAL SERVICES

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

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.

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

HOME CARE/SUPPORT WANTED CAREGIVER for elderly couple in own home in Qualicum Beach. Guaranteed 40/wk; housekeeping, personal care and companionship.

Live-in suite a possibility.

(250)752-3867 or email: annagr@shaw.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO FOR PLEASURENow accepting students ages 4-99 for Sept registration. Piano or Singing. Choose from Classical, Rock, Rag Time, Country, Scared music. Vocal training with chorography and CD Recordings. Lessons offered in studio on a grand piano. Call Ellen Chambers (250)951-2069.

MASSAGE (REG. THERAPISTS) PARKSVILLE MASSAGE THERAPY. Dale Roscovich R.M.T. effective treatment for muscle and joint pain, stress/tension. New location 154 Middleton Ave. Enquiries welcome 250-954-0711

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CIPHER ACCOUNTING- Retired accountant accepting new clients. 778-988-9394.

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS Computer Services PC Repair & Tutoring Competitive Rates From Nanoose to Deep Bay

Call Kevin 250-240-7372

DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting.

Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service.

Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

GARDENING

WANTED, LIVE-IN caregiver for elderly woman with dementia. Duties include giving insulin shots, dispensing meds., light house keeping & meal prep. $10.25 p/hr, guaranteed 40 hrs/wk. Email: keith@stellarbay.ca or fax to: 250-7579305. Will accept resumes until Aug 31, 2012

CHELSEY’S GARDENING Certified horticulturist. Garden & lawn maint. 1 time visits OK. Look forward to seeing you & your garden. 250-586-6172

TREE PRUNING HEDGE/SHRUB MAINTENANCE Call the qualified specialist... certified Garden Designer/Arborist

PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR. Chwk Bridge Const Co has an immediate opening for an exp and energetic estimator. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and prepare estimates for bridges, precast products and earthworks.

This is a full time position. Wages TBD with experience. Must be selfmotivated and able to work independently. Email resume with a handwritten cover letter to info@iotaconstruction.com or fax to 604702-0620. No phone calls.

Ivan 250-758-0371 www.eucalyptusdesign.ca WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry.

Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal.

Please call 250-752-9444.

HAULING AND SALVAGE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320.

PIPE LAYERS REQUIRED at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Local work.

Fax resume to 250-751-3314

Funding may be available.

Your Career Starts Here

250-468-7777 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WE’RE ON THE WEB

TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

Gain the SKILLS. Get the JOB! Become a helping professional and be in demand.

Hands on training to get you job ready and HIRED in the following fields 1. Personal Support Worker 2. Community Mental Health Worker 3. Education Assistant Earn 3 recognized certificates and 1 powerful diploma!

• • • •

STARTS OCTOBER IN PARKSVILLE Funding may be available.

Your Career Starts Here

HOUSE WATCH

Feel secure while you’re away We’re available to inspect your home & property 1-7 days/wk Monthly & weekly contracts

250-248-8540 cynguy@shaw.ca

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

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting.

Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted.

See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.

O.K. THE HANDYMAN. Interior & exterior painting & plastering. Small or big jobs. 250947-5970 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.

PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay.

Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES MATCHING FRIGIDAIRE 18 cu ft Fridge and 30” self clean smooth top Stove, “stay clean” stainless steel and black. New in Oct/2011, asking $950 obo.

Call (250)752-5573.

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

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

Job Security Great Wages Career Opportunities 100% of a recent graduating class found jobs before graduation.

Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

$$ CASH PAID $$

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER ASSISTANT

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FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

ART OBJECTS

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BILL RIED Prints. Set of four, lrg, professionally framed, unsigned, rare pictures from the 70’s. Haida Art dog salmon, Dog fish, Shark, Raven, Bear. $800. 1 (250)758-0774

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Friday, August 24, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Garage Sales

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

UNDER $200

FURNITURE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2 TWIN BEDS, complete with all bedding, includ. comforters & pillows; $125.00, Sofa, Blue/Gray suede type, 3 yrs old; $125.00. 250-248-0595

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.

SKY DOG Travel Kennel, extra large, 40�x27�x80�, regular cost $299, asking $150. Professional leather foldable carry massage table, face hole, body balanced, excellent condition, regular $800 and asking $400. Call (250)756-1167.

2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on CorďŹ eld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900.

Ph: 250 586 6444.

PARKSVILLE PATIO HOME (1502 sq ft) 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage beside the Morningstar Golf Course. Open concept. Lots of extras including extended private patio overlooking pond & waterfall. $365,000. Call 250-947-5101

3BDRM, 2BATH upstairs; 2bdrm legal suite downstairs.

Everything brand new from roof to oor. Close to schools, shopping centre and all amenities.

Only $299,900 ďŹ rm, for quick sale. (250)6180535 or 250-618-6814

HOUSES FOR SALE

FARM EQUIPMENT

Garage Sales

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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GARAGE SALES

BOWSER, 4509 Crosley Rd, Fri. & Sat, Aug 24th & 25th 7:30 till ? Fishing tackle, wheel chair, (16 x 16� seat), new bricks, old records, Huge Sale!

BOWSER. SAT. Aug 25, 9am-2pm. 138 Bayridge Place Cleaning out crawl space & garage - lots of good stuff.

Neighbours selling as well.

COOMBS, 2021 B Sun King Rd. Sat. & Sun. Aug 25th & 26th. (10-6) Something for everyone!! No early birds!!

DASHWOOD, 2386 Fowler Rd. Aug 25 (10-3). Some neighbours participating. Follow balloons off 19A and up Boorman Rd. Lots of great items, We are downsizing!

Something for all!! Three of many highlights - SacriďŹ cing used Motor Home in great mechanical shape (96,000 kms on 1979 chassis), Quality kayak, and a like new Singer Mechanical Knitting Machine.

PARKSVILLE, 270 Stanford Ave. W (on the corner of Port Alberni Hwy and Stanford Ave.), SUNDAY Aug. 26, 9am2pm. MOVING Sale. Table saws, power air compressor, bar stools, dishes, pastry kit, cookbooks and lots, lots more!

PARKSVILLE. 433 Pioneer Cres. Sat. Aug. 25, 9am-1pm.

Videos, toys, books, household, lots of good stuff PARKSVILLE, 655 Morison Ave., Sat, Aug. 25, 8am-12pm.

Household items, ďŹ shing gear and much more.

PARKSVILLE, 663 Martindale Rd. Aug 25 (8-2). New fridge, ride on lawn mower, golf clubs, household items, car tent, table saw, craft supplies.

PARKSVILLE- 729 Phillips St, Saturday, August 25, 8-2pm.

Lots of brass ornaments, Doulton ďŹ gurines, costume jewelry, decorative plates, crystal & much more.

PARKSVILLE, 850 Reid Rd., Aug 25th, (9-12). Estate Sale.

Misc. items large & small.

PARKSVILLE. SAT. Aug. 25, 8am-noon. Tools, lawn ornaments, teen’s wetsuit (size 14), misc. kitchen. 828 Kazan Ave. QUALICUM, 154 Sunningdale Rd. East, Aug 25 (9-2) & Aug 26 (10-12). Books, household items, glassware & candles, art & craft items, craft supplies. Donna Dewberry painting supplies, harlequin clowns, CD’s, Beanie Babies, high chair, rocker, bunk bed, etc.

QUALICUM, 208 Garden Rd West. Aug 25 (9-2). Antiques, collectables, vintage items, lots of glass, crystal, pottery, brass, too much stuff to list.

Weather permitting.

QUALICUM, 639 Belyea Rd. Aug 25 (8-12). Lots of good stuff!!

QUALICUM, 702 Beach Rd Aug 24 & 25 (9-3) NEB. STELLAR PAINTED FURNITURE & HOME DECOR. QUALICUM BEACH. 130 E. 6th,Sat.Aug.25th,(8-12)TV,furn. plants, PSP, pots,potting table, clothes,cedar chairs, misc.

QUALICUM BEACH 135 Hoylake Rd W. (off Memorial Ave.) Sat, Aug. 25th, (8am-2pm).

Antiques, paintings, house decor, garden plants, lumber, sports, misc.,etc. No Junk, No Early Birds!!

QUALICUM BEACH, 873 Savary Dr., Sat, Aug. 25, 8:30am-2:00pm. Exciting Garage Sale. 16’ Frontiersman Canoe and much more.

QUALICUM. SAT. Aug. 25, 8am-2pm. 500 Harlech Rd, off Arbutus at tracks. Waders, ippers, river boots, household items, computer monitor, bike, jewelry, luggage, clothing.

ERRINGTON, 1154 Dobler Rd. Aug 25 & 26 (8-2). Estate sale. Priced to sell, everything must go. China, crystal, etc.

ERRINGTON, 1340 Dobson Rd., Sat, Aug. 25, 9am-12pm.

Moving Sale.

Household items, plants, CD’s/DVD’s, patio furniture, art and more.

ERRINGTON, 1585 Matterson Rd. Sat. Aug. 25th. (8-12).

Downsizing! Aluminum boat & trailer, antique bed, vintage toys, cd’s, household items.

Early birds will pay extra!

ERRINGTON, 994 Errington Rd. Aug 25 (10-1). Multi household, fridge, dryer, tools, shelves, clothing & much more FRENCH CREEK. 1132 Yellowbrick Rd. plus. Saturday Aug 25th, 8-12. Power tools, 12.5� Delta planer, exercise bike, boy’s bike, books, misc.

FRENCH CREEK, 1273 Sunrise Dr., Sat. Aug 25th (9-1).

Store liquidation of new, never worn clothing, ladies & teens. Variety of styles & sizes. Back to school items are $5. to $15. ea. Some giftware.

FRENCH CREEK, 824 Nicolls Dr. Aug 25 & 26 (9-2). Moving Sale, household, & garage items.

NANAIMO, 5949 Breonna Dr. Sat. Aug 25th ( 8-3) B. Clotheswise Uniforms: Scrub & shoe sale! Ladies & Mens.

Scrubs $15 - $30 All new-Up to 70% off! 1-800-966-5073 NANOOSE BAY- 2740 North West Bay Rd, Sat & Sun, Aug 25 & 26, 8am-2pm. Huge Moving Sale. Furniture, household & yard items and much more!

PARKSVILLE, 225 Bagshaw St. Sat. Aug 25th (9-3) Household items. Everything goes!

PARKSVILLE, 240 Butler Ave., Aug 25 (8-12). Handyman & construction tools, utility sink & faucet, cabinets & counters, hardibacker, various lengths of wood, melamine sheets, ceramic supplies, large kiln, slab roller, ceramic tile, tile saw, glass block, VHS video tapes, ornaments, china, cookware, linen, stereo & cabinet, ďŹ shing rod, rescue toboggan business, original art, ofďŹ ce supplies, cook books, & much more.

SMART MOVE ESTATE SALE 470 Eagle Crest Drive, Eagle Crest, Qualicum Wed, Thurs, Friday August 22, 23 & 24.

10am-3pm.

A sale you don’t want to miss!

Check our website for item details:

www.smartmoveservices.ca

HOBBY FARM Tractor, Case-646, 44� bucket, 3-point hitch, rototiller. Good shape; recently serviced. $4,995. Cell: 250-858-8951; 250-385-1901, or fax: 250-480-1602

FOOD PRODUCTS NOW mone beef. $4/lb.

TAKING orders for horfree grass fed Hereford By the side or quarter, Call (250)752-8348.

FUEL/FIREWOOD COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

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.

FURNITURE LARGE DRESSER with mirror, dark wood, $300.

(250)729-9486, Nanaimo.

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

ALUMINUM SCREEN STORM DOOR $30. 33.5x80� (250)756-0137.

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MOVING, CONTENTS of house for sale. Inquiries, please call 250-248-4053

STORAGE FACILITY 20 x 14 in strata complex, Parksville Industrial Park. $37,500. Will consider long term rent. $180/mo. & hydro. 250-2407672. abbie7060@yahoo.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

167 VALDEZ Avenue Qualicum Beach. Updated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, rancher with peek-a-boo views of the ocean. Single car garage Great neighborhood!

Call Katherine (250)752-5433 for an appointment

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE

Antique Pine Furniture, FolkArt & Country Home Accessories.

1800’s circa Pine Armoire, 4 drawer chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, 2 small kitchen tables, blanket box, 3 plank 4’ coffee table, wash stand cabinet, 2 basket weave seat chairs, door with stained glass & dental molding.

Wrought iron round glass top table & 4 chairs, 2 white slip covered arm chairs, bird cages, Canada goose decoys, duck decoys, bird houses, Royal Worster Evesham china, high end pots & pans, lawn mower, 24� propane range, 60’s twig plant stands, baskets, iron garden ornaments, benches & stools, clothing, women’s medium size floater suit, compac vacuum, ceramic planter pots, blk & white stripe slipcover for Ikea Ektorp 3 seater couch, king size quilted bedspreads, basket lamps, wood rocking chair, riding boots size 10, patchwork quilt, fly rod & fishing gear, crystal glassware, bowls & vases & lots more. If you want pictures of pine furniture I can email.

TO VIEW CALL 250-821-1967, 1412 PILOT WAY, BEACHCOMBER NANOOSE

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

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

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

CONTRACTORS

GARDENING

Cam Coss BETTER LAWN CONTRACTING & YARD CARE Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services, Landscaping, Carpentry, Decks, Fences, Shops, Handyman Services.

Concrete, Driveways & Drainage. WCB INSURED

FREE ESTIMATES Guaranteed Workmanship

Lawn Cutting Yard Waste Removal Fertilizer Appl.

Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Fence Installations/Repairs House Sitting Services

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444.

For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/index.html

Parksville 4 acres +, 3 bdrm modular. mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. $480,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162

Fully Licensed & Insured

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(home) 250-586-8588

1-250-240-4824

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING & SALVAGE

RENOVATIONS

Handyman Services

What About Bob’s Trucking

(new & repairs)

• Patio/Deck Repairs pairs & Cleaning g • Power Washing • Yard Work & Cleanup • Home Repair Work • Minor Landscaping • Painting

BLANK CANVAS Roy Kroes 250 228-0040

• 1-3 yards gravel & rock • 1-6 yards bark mulch • 1-4 yards top soil Junk Hauling, Yard Waste & Construction Clean Up

250-752-6854

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“You name it ... we can do it.�

Professional Home & Business Renovations & Improvements

•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

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!

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-ďŹ .

Call 250-951-4902

Contact The News: 250-248-4341

WRIGHTWAY

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WE BUY HOUSES

LOTS

DRYWALL

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

HOMES WANTED

Call: 1-250-616-9053

LANDSCAPING

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DEERWOOD PLACE Estates Home in 55+ park, 1050sq.ft.

2bdrm, 2bath, den.

Heat pump, granite counter plus garage. 6yrs. old. $209.900.

(250)751-1680

www.webuyhomesbc.com

Q Business Q Home Services & More! Serving your Community

• Fences & Gates

Call 1-855-310-3535 INVITE THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD to place your garage to your garage salesale withad and receive FREE a classiďŹ ed balloons, ad inventory and tip sheets Call 250-310-3535 and bright garage sale signs.

ACER 17� at screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all).

JVC 48� projection colour TV, oor model, 4 yrs old, $300.

Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839.

SPORTING GOODS FOR SALE 2 TRAK T 1600 KAYAKS New,1 green, 1 gold, Paddle & OGIO TRAKSTER PACK, 7 steps, 8 pieces to assemble, $2250.00 each. 250752-5261 bj-read@telus.net

GARDENING

NO JOB TOO SMALL! RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS 21 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Insulation & Vapor Barrier, Sound ProoďŹ ng, Drywall & Drywall Finishing, Paint & Ceiling Texture, Skylite Repair.

WILF @ Parksville: 250-586-3945 250-248-3337

Tony’s Great Gardens

•Landscaping & Design • Zeroscapes • Hardscapes • Fencing •General Maintenance •Hauling • Bark Mulch

Tony Toly 250•954•4224 tonysgreatgardens@hotmail.com

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(OPEN HOUSE). Nanoose Bay, 4 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher, private backyard, large front & back deck, great neighbourhood, close to school. Sun, Aug. 26, 11:30-4:30 PM.

FRENCH CREEK, self contained suite, 1 furn’d room with kitchen and bath, avail Sept. 1, $675 mo incls hydro. Call (250)586-8285.

QUALICUM BEACH Rancher, walk to town & beach, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, double garage in NEW condition, $1400/mo utils extra. Avail Oct. 1st. NO Pets, Smokers or Partiers! Call 250752-4842.

NANAIMO 1260 sq ft single level, garage, 1 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished. n/s, n/p. Avail OctApr $1550/mo incl heat, TV, etc.

250-240-7672 abbie7060@yahoo.com

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST Avenue- 1 & 2 bdrms, $700-$900. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #305 297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath. $1350 furnished. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com #307 297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm+ den, 2 bath. $1150.

Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CHARMING 1-BDRM condo w/balcony in downtown Qualicum. 5 appls & prkg, insuite laundry. N/S Long term rental. $825 mo. Avail Oct. 1.

Call 250-240-0182.

OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 1. $1100/mo.

Call (250)954-0662.

PARKSVILLE. 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W floors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. now. $1000/mo. Lease, ref’s req’d. 250-947-5151.

PARKSVILLE, Brand new luxury apartments on Weld St. 6 stainless steel appliances, granite c/tops, some with ocean view, centrally located, small pets ok, N/S bldg. Avail Immed. Call 250-468-9811 PARKSVILLE, centrally located, 1 bdrm senior housing suite in Hustwick Place. Approx. 500 sq.ft. with storage closet & balcony. Large bathroom with walk-in shower.

Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking, but scooter storage avail. in the building.

N/S, N/P. Avail. Sep. 1st. $915 p/month. Call 250-248-9154.

QUALICUM BEACH- (10 mins to) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $450+ utils.

Sept 1. 250-954-4018.

QUALICUM BEACH, 2 bdrm Condo, grd floor, corner unit, lots of windows, W/D, fireplace, patio, walk to town, $1000 mo, ref’s. Avail now.

Call (250)954-0041.

2-BDRM CONDO, Downtown Qualicum. Large deck, storage, covered parking, gas fireplace, 5 appl’s. NS/NP. Avail Sept. 1st. $950./mo. Call (250)752-3419.

1-BDRM CONDO, Downtown Qualicum. Deck, storage, covered parking, gas fireplace, 5 appl’s. NS/NP. Avail Oct. 1st. $800./mo. Call (250)752-3419.

QUALICUM BEACH- waterfront condo. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, W/D, secure parking.

Adult oriented building, non smoking no pets. $1150/mo. Call 250752-5021 or 250-954-5021.

Available Sept. 1st.

RATHTREVOR Beachfront luxury furnished 3 bdrm condo, 2 bath, Sept - June, 2012. $1300. 604-787-9771.

SPACIOUS 1, 2 & 3 BDRM TOWNHOMES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in SxS duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach.

Country setting, N/P, $750/mo. utils not included. Avail. now.

(250)752-6098, (250)954-8847

HOUSESITTING ACTIVE, retired, professional AB/SK couple to house sit (w yard) November 01, 2012 April 30, 2013. Ladysmith to Qualicum.

References available. Ph: 306-845-1000.

E-mail: kirklandken7@gmail.com

MOBILE HOMES & PADS NORTH QUALICUM- Peaceful rural setting. New 2 bdrm, 5 appls, electric heat, glass covered patio deck with additional ground level patio.

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PARKSVILLE - 40’ Park Model Trailer with California Sunroom available Sept 2012 May 2013 in Surfside RV large Sun room, Patio with table and chairs, Situated in Surfside RV resort. Fully furnished move in ready. N/S, No dogs, Suit couple. $750 + utilities. Call 250-244-1608. For Rent from September till March. After 6:00pm or all weekend.

HOMES FOR RENT 1060 SQ.FT. Rancher, Parksville. 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, garage & workshop. Close walk to beach. 1 yr lease. Ref’s. Pets negotiable. $1200./mo + hydro. N/S. Oct. 1. 250-752-2250 112 PYM- 4 bdrm, 2 bath $1275. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com COOMBS: COUNTRY Cottage, 2 bdrm. Mountain view, quiet, fenced, N/S, ref’s. $900/mo incld’s hydro, water, wood. (250)954-1386.

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PARKSVILLE, $740 mo, ground floor suite, 2 bdrm, clean, bright, private, covered patio, quiet tenant only. Absolutely N/S, N/P, 250-954-0193.

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DO YOU HAVE LOCAL SPORTS NEWS? Contact: James Clarke, Sports Reporter E-mail: sports@pqbnews.com Phone: 250-248-4341

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Patterson wins second club title Qualicum Beach Memorial Ladies Club championship STEVEN HEYWOOD editor@pqbnews.com

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The Whalers senior boys football team at Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville need more players this season. They are currently in the middle of full equipment practices.

Childs honed skills at U.S. camp Parksville’s Scott Childs using new skills on the field with the BSS Whalers BRENDA GOUGH News Contributor

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ot too many high school football players in Canada can say they had the opportunity to participate in one of the best football camps in the world.

Although Parksville’s Scott Childs isn’t one to brag about it, his experience at Football University’s Top Gun camp is clearly the highlight of his summer.

Now busy on the field practicing with the Ballenas Whalers Senior Varsity team, Childs is demonstrating some newly-acquired football skills that he was taught at the Warhill Sports Complex in Williamsburg, Virginia over three days back in July.

The standout wide receiver was one of only 57 Canadian athletes chosen for the football camp that hosts more than 1,300 of the top prep and youth athletes from Football University’s (FBU) regional camps. The Top Gun athletes are given the unique opportunity to practice the techniques and skills they have been taught against athletes who are as big, as strong, as fast, and as gifted as they are.

Childs, who led the province in receiving last year for junior varsity football, was invited to hang out with football royalty after he participated in an

Susan Patterson shot an 82 in the final round of the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course’s ladies club championship on Wednesday, winning her second title in two years.

Her total gross score of 252 over three rounds of golf, put Patterson ahead of Barb Borritt, runner up with a gross score of 265.

Overall low net was taken by Pat Chern (189). Runner up was Charlotte Dunwoody (198).

Patterson, who retains the ladies club title from last season, said she had a good game Wednesday, on good greens and great weather.

“It’s no surprise to anyone,” said tournament organizer Kathy Lennox about Patterson’s win.

Club Captain Sandi Reid was part of Patterson’s foursome, and while she said her game wasn’t as good, the day was excellent and the golf was great.

“Love the tension,” she said of the final hole of the match.

In other club scores: Flight A low gross: Sandi Reid, 266.

Flight A low net: Angie Goodman, 210.

Flight B low gross: Irene Robson, 282.

Flight B low net: Lorna Allard, 210.

Flight C low gross: Joyce Hope, 307.

Flight C low net: Jill Green, 213.

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Parksville’s Scott Childs at the Football University Top Gun camp this summer.

FBU camp in Vancouver back in May. The camp is by invitation only and Childs, who set a Whalers record last season and earned the Best Back Award, got invited by Dan Smith one of the coaches who works with the Whalers.

Smith’s son Braden is an alumnus of the Whalers and he occasionally helps out on the field he used to play on at Ballenas Secondary School.

Erin Childs, Scott’s mom, who was also the team medical trainer the last four years with the Whalers, said they were blown away with how much time

Braden has spent mentoring Scott.

“Braden called Scott out of the blue and said my dad tells me you have a lot of potential and have the exact body type I did in Grade 10 … do you want some help?” she recalled.

The football mom said she can’t say enough about how supportive the former Whaler is when it comes to helping the young football players.

FBU teaches thousands of youth and high school players throughout the camp’s 40-city annual tour and from those camps they pick the top See WHALERS, page A37

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Susan Patterson putts in on the final hole, claiming her second Qualicum Beach Memorial Ladies Club championship in two years.

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Childs said the camp is a once in a lifetime opportunity and he was thrilled to be chosen. “I was speechless when they told me. I was pretty excited,� agreed Childs.

The Parksville youth admitted he was nervous at ďŹ rst when he arrived at the massive sports complex and for good reason. The camp is held at a high school with seven football ďŹ elds and the top ten percent of American high school football players were there.

With over a million kids in the U.S. playing high school football he knew he was among some of the best high school athletes out there. “I was a bit intimidated when I ďŹ rst got there. I just felt that they wouldn’t have picked me if they knew I couldn’t compete ‌ so I just thought I will try my best and enjoy it,â€?

Childs related.

FBU’s instructional staff includes some of the best football technicians ever assembled and is made up of plenty of former NFL coaches and athletes.

Childs, who is going into Grade 11, stated he deďŹ nitely wants to take his football to the next level and when he ďŹ nishes the next two years playing for the Ballenas Whalers he would like to play at the university level.

He said after football he would like to become a high school teacher and football coach.

Looking back at how he got to this point in a sport that isn’t

The Arrowsmith Cricket Club hosts the Wicket Maidens, a women’s cricket team from Victoria on Saturday.

To be played in the community park in Qualicum Beach at around 1 p.m., the match will feature some members of the Canadian national women’s team, according to local club member Luke Downs. “It’s an exhibition game,� Downs said, noting there are no regular league game here anymore, due to

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The junior varsity Whalers run alongside the seniors in practice.

heavily promoted in Canada, Childs revealed football wasn’t his ďŹ rst love when he started playing organized sports. “He was always playing soccer but decided to try football,â€? explained his mom, who also revealed his ďŹ rst attempt at the game didn’t go well. “He started at the junior bantam level in Grade 6 with Oceanside Youth Football but played one game and broke his foot.â€?

Childs said despite that injury he didn’t give up and gave it another shot the next year.

In Grade 8 Childs got to move up and play with the Junior Varsity Whalers and it was that experience that sealed his football future.

He revealed that the grind of the gridiron is intense but playing for the Whalers has so

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The local club also travels to Shawnigan Lake on the Labour Day weekend to play a team up from Portland, Oregon. It’s a traditional match that dates back 10 years, Downs said.

Saturday’s exhibition will be the ďŹ rst cricket match in Qualicum Beach in a while, he noted, adding it should be a fun time for the local players — and fans of the sport.

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many positive beneďŹ ts. “It makes going to school more fun,â€? he said.

The forecast for the Ballenas Whalers this season is for exciting hard-nosed football and with Childs among the ranks of many returning talented players you can count on some outstanding football from the senior varsity team under the guidance of head coach Jeremy Conn.

Although full gear practice for the Whalers is well underway with the ďŹ rst game for the senior varsity team on Sep. 8 there is still room on the roster for more players.

The junior varsity team has an exhibition game on September 6.

For more information e-mail coach Conn at connjp@ hotmail.com.

Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association is hosting a Field Lacrosse Fun Clinic & Registration Please join us for an exciting chance to try Field Lacrosse - Canada’s oldest game!

Open to all Boys and Girls from 8 to 16 years of age regardless of experience.

Saturday August 25th, 2012 From 10:00 - 1:00 at the Springwood Park Registration for the event will take place from 9:30 AM on.

Marin demo Sunday ERRINGTON — Marin Bikes Canada and Island Cycle are holding a demonstration day Sunday, August 26 in Errington.

Brad Donaldson, Canadian customer service and warranty rep. for Marin (he’s based in Parksville, by the way — watch for a story in Tuesday’s PQB NEWS), says there

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The demo day takes place out on Englishman River Road, near the provincial park and at the Hammerfest mountain bike course.

It runs from 10 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. For details, call 250— Steven Heywood 248-2828.

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PQ NEWS TOURNAMENT WINNERS: Brian McLennan, left, and Bryan Munro were the winners of the 20th annual PQ NEWS Golf Competition among the men of the Eaglecrest Men’s Club on Sun., July 29. The pair shot a combined net score of 144 to win the event. Congratulations to both players and to the Men’s Club.

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Comox rink wins bonspiel Randy Veitch rink takes the Parksville club’s Summer Bonspiel STEVEN HEYWOOD editor@pqbnews.com

It took extra ends to win it, but the Randy Veitch rink from Comox won the ‘A’ event at the annual Parksville Curling Club Summer Bonspiel last weekend.

Event organizer Jim Hoffman says the Veitch rink defeated the Joanice rink in a great game that had the players and fans watching until the end.

Participants in the annual summer ‘spiel came from across Vancouver Island, the mainland and from as far away as Manitoba and Pennsylvania.

“That’s a first for us,” Hoffman said of the team from the U.S.A. “That’s the team from the furthest away. We’ve had teams from Manitoba and Oregon, but that is the furthest.”

He said players from Penn-

sylvania were in the city for the annual curling camp held at the Parksville Curling Club — camps for both adults and youth (those are going on this week, with the youth camp having started on Thursday).

The competition, Hoffman continued, was better than ever this year, despite the fact that there were fewer teams in the competition than ever before.

Only 21 rinks turned out, he said, the lowest-ever turnout. Normally, the Parksville Summer Bonspiel attracts in the neighbourhood of 34 rinks.

Reasons for the low turnout this year varied, he added, saying the club will be working extra hard next year to try and attract a higher number of teams back to the city.

Local rink numbers, Hoffman added, were low, while

out-of-town teams made up a higher proportion of those who did turn up this year.

Yet, Hoffman said the ice was great — especially since the club hosted an ice makers’ clinic prior to the bonspiel. It was so good, local ice maker Tim Kottsieper was able to curl with a rink as well. In fact, said Hoffman, his team won the C event final.

Other results from the 2012 Parksville Curling Club Summer Bonspiel: B Event winner: Wes Craig rink (former provincial mixed curling champion).

D Event winner: Van Osch rink out of Nanaimo. They defeated the Chester rink, also from Nanaimo, for that one.

To learn more about the Parksville Curling Club and upcoming events, visit www. parksvillecurling.com.

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Malloff’s sculptures known for detail LISSA ALEXANDER

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eorganna Pearce Malloff has created many pieces of art in her day, but perhaps none more intriguing than a 76-foot-tall cosmic maypole that stands in New Westminster, B.C. with pygmy natives, ancient gods and a double rainbow signifying the end of all trouble.

Malloff carved this prodigious wooden structure after traveling to Vancouver in 1976 from her home on a small island off northeast Vancouver Island.

It was there, at the United Nations Conference on Habitat, that the idea for a series of totem poles was seeded. “There was this 76-foot-log,� she began. “I rubbed my glove over it and said, ‘yes I can carve that,’ and that was the beginning.’�

From there she went on to carve 12 of these “live trees�, ranging from 20 to 76 feet and involving characters from universal mythology.

Malloff said one of the main ideas with carving these cosmic maypoles was that they were community affairs, involving musicians, mask-makers, potters and many other disciplines.

The pole in New Westminster continues to be an integral part of the May Day celebrations and one in Toronto is involved in a community school project every year. There are also a handful in California and some in Europe.

Malloff was born in Detroit, Michigan and has been painting and sculpting since she was a child in Brownies.

Often when her dad headed into the city she would be dropped off at an historic old

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Carver Georganna Malloff stands with her piece Flower Eyes, carved in the ‘60s, at The Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply.

museum ďŹ lled with wooden carvings and sculptures from Europe, she said, which ignited her creative juices.

As a young woman, Malloff learned to be a secretary and “Kelly girlâ€? to make a living; however, work in an ofďŹ ce never really appealed to her, she said. “I didn’t like being in the ofďŹ ce. I remember looking outside at the wonderful trees and forest in Michigan thinking ‘I don’t want to be in an ofďŹ ce for the rest of my life, what can I do?’â€? she said.

Malloff continued creating artwork and studied at a number of prestigious art institutions.

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Malloff has become known over the years for her carvings’ vivid imagery.

Her work focuses on mythology, history and imagery often depicting nature, humans and water.

She said her distinctive ideas often come to her while dreaming or meditating, the latter which she has been doing for many years, even studying with the Dalai Lama in Europe at one point in her career. “My mind has just been work-

ing for so long on that realm, it’s a ow it’s an energy, when you’re working, when you’re carving‌ it’s like the endorphins are owing, you’re in another state.

That’s when I’m the happiest.�

Malloff has been calling Qualicum Beach her home for the past few years where she continues to both paint and carve, however she said she’s looking for a studio where she can work larger.

Her painting is still evolving, she said, and she continues to read and educate herself. She’s currently working on a project involving energy from waves called quantum waves.

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A number of Malloff’s sculptures can be found at The Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply, including her oldest piece, a portrait of her husband from the ‘60s called Flower Eyes. It reects when she and her husband used to go to the Haight-Ashbury district in San Francisco at the height of the hippie movement.

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Local country artist launches campaign LISSA ALEXANDER

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Local country songstress Beth Marie Anderson is full of ambition and talent, but she needs some support from local residents to help her reach the stars.

The 25-year-old singer/songwriter recorded a full album in Nashville, Tennessee in 2010 and an EP of four songs is due out this fall. Now, in order to produce another full-length professional recording to be released next year, she has embarked on an innovative project where her fans will play a big part.

It’s called Indiegogo, and it’s an online tool that allows anyone to create a campaign and raise money. In Anderson’s case she is hoping to raise $11,000 to put towards the costs of a professional recording in Nashville this October.

For each contribution to the Indiegogo campaign people will receive gifts from Anderson. Five dollars will fetch a thank-you card from Anderson and her crew in Nashville and larger contributions will receive things like handmade earrings by Anderson, custom-made memory books with pictures, quotes and lyrics; vocal lessons, personal concerts, T-shirts

and more.

Rather than getting a few people to join on as business partners, Anderson said this way more people can get involved and help her on her way. “It’s a unique experience and you feel connected to the artist and you feel like you're helping their journey and that's why I think it’s so cool,� she said.

Her last album cost over $40,000 to produce and market, and since she’s independent, it took a lot of concerts, CD sales and her working three jobs to pay the money back.

Anderson is also hosting a country concert in her backyard this Saturday, Aug. 25.

One of her co-writers from Nashville will also perform at the show, Bill DiLuigi, who has had his songs performed by big names and won a host of songwriting awards over the years. There will be games like badminton, bocce and horse shoes and refreshments will be served. The concert runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and tickets are $15. Her address is 1341 Lundine Lane in Qualicum Beach. For details visit www.bethmarieanderson.com.

For more on her campaign with Indiegogo visit www.indiegogo. com/bethmariemusic.

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Bard to Broadway Extends Thanks As our 13th successful season of summer theatre draws to a close, B2B would like sincerely to thank the many individuals, businesses and organizations that contributed in so many different and varied ways. Each effort has enriched the live, local theatre experience.

Every single “role” is most gratefully appreciated.

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Keith Cyr, shows where all the roadside memorials in his book In Memory Of…A Book to Remember are located. He is holding the second annual Road Trauma Awareness Fundraiser at the Rocking Horse Pub this Saturday, Aug. 25.

Aware of road trauma Fundraiser this weekend to raise awareness of road crashes will have silent auction and live entertainment LISSA ALEXANDER

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eith Cyr had an interest in photography, but he didn’t realize his images would soon create something much larger than photographs.

When looking for subject matter, Cyr noticed many of the scenes he was going to photograph were near roadside memorials. He realized the memorials were personal and of sensitive subject matter and consulted some people connected to them with an idea.

With nothing but support, Cyr set out to put together a book filled with the memorials, which was published in 2010 In Memory Of…A Book to Remember, which also includes road fatality statistics.

Last year Cyr held a Road Trauma Awareness Fundraiser at the Rocking Horse Pub in order to give copies of the book to some of the people connected to the memorials.

The event raised $2,500 and helped get the ball rolling to form a non-profit organization aiming to prevent vehicle-inflicted road trauma. Cyr said many people have come forward in support of the book and the non-profit society.

“I could have never imaged it,” he said. “It has reached a very personal and unique success, you can’t convey it in words.”

The society is hoping to distribute the book

in schools and other establishments where it may prevent the horrific road accidents.

This Saturday, Aug. 25, the second annual Road Trauma Awareness Fundraiser will take place at the Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose Bay. A silent auction includes many items both big and small from over 30 businesses as well as handmade items like a one-of-a-kind quilt made by the mother of one of the road crash victims.

Cyr said she is very excited to be able to contribute the quilt and pillows in her daughter’s honour, which reflects a scene of horses. Cyr said the workmanship is amazing and the set looks incredible.

“This is all in honor of her daughter so to have that there and be able to give the community a chance to say ‘we do care, we are concerned, I’ll bid on this’ … words can’t convey.”

The silent auction runs from noon to 8 p.m. when entertainment kicks off with singer/ songwriter Andrea Smith, who took home Female Songwriter of the Year at the Island Music Awards in 2007, and has opened for big names like Trooper, Blue Rodeo and Shari Ulrich.

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This group of musicians includes a mix of experienced professionals, retired professors of music, young music students and gifted music enthusiasts.

The string orchestra has roughly 25 members and occasionally expands to include wind and percussion.

This Sunday they will perform Strings in the Sun, a summertime trip through classical music including Vivaldi's Winter, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Boccherini's Minuetto.

There will also be some Verdi, Mascagni, and a bit of Joplin, among other favourites.

The concert happens Sunday, Aug. 26. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

The staff at the field station have put together a menu of appetizers that guests can be purchased and refreshments are also available. To view a menu visit www.viu.ca/milnergardens/ events.asp#music.

The concert wraps up a series of performances moved to The Deep Bay Marine Field Station from Milner Gardens and Woodland to highlight the new Vancouver Island University building.

The field station is located at 370 Chrome Pt. Rd. in Deep Bay. For directions visit www.viu. ca/deepbay.

Tickets are $20, $15 for students and members, available at Milner Gardens, Coastal Community Credit Union branches, the Salish Sea Market or at the field station.

For more information call 250-752-6153.

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Building compassion here Epp wins contest FAITH

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he best portion you can, by all the means you can, of a good life,” in all the ways you can, in all the says William places you can, at all the times you Wo r d s w o r t h , can, to all the people you can, as

By Andrew Twiddy consists in “litlong as ever you can.” Or as the Datle, nameless, unremembered acts lai Lama puts it: “be kind wherever of kindness and of love.” possible” — and with a smile on his I was proud to be part of a proface — “... it’s always possible.” gram called Love Oceanside early One current example for me this summer, where 75 volunteers of this empathic consciousness is from a wide cross-section of the lothe Compassion Action Network, cal churches took to the streets for which is in the business of “parta few hours of random acts of love nering with cities to create a global and kindness to people we mostly had never movement of compassion” (http://compasmet. I am hoping this idea continues and grows sion.is/compassionate-cities/about-compassionate-cities). each year.

Since my last article on the work of the CharOf course, building compassionate lives is a slow process, as are all truly human processes of ter for Compassion (April 27 — http://www. development. We have the help of moments of pqbnews.com/opinion/149152855.html), more insight and sudden outbreaks of grace, but we than one hundred local citizens have been in mostly learn compassion by practicing com- touch with me about this movement and how passion on a daily basis. Even allowing for a cli- we can carry this forward here. mate of low interest rates, the compounding of I take great pride in the mayor and council this social form of capital still occurs! of the City of Parksville for unanimously affirmOne of the scholarly names we associate ing the Charter for Compassion this week and with building social capital is Jeremy Rifkin. In helping launch our process for becoming certiRifkin’s The Empathic Civilization (2010), the fied in the International Campaign for Compasauthor makes the case that human beings have sionate Cities. (My presentations to Qualicum an inherent sociability and capacity for empa- Beach and the regional directors are in process). thy, and that as we nurture this feature of our I believe we are the first community on Vancommon life, we can focus more on the quality couver Island to do this, and we join in not only of our lives rather than material advantage. with the bigger Canadian cities such as VancouWe can re-focus our energies away from the ver, Calgary and Winnipeg, but also with smallmonochrome interests of financial capital and er communities such as Yellowknife and Whitepersonal gain into a collaborative and holistic horse. approach to major and complex issues, such as I am sure many of us can think of ways in climate change, fossil fuel depletion, vested-in- which we are already expressing compassion terest protectionism and sustainable develop- through various current programs and activities ment. present in this community. And I am sure you In the language of Christian faith, the way also can think of ways that we could improve Jesus expressed compassionate consciousness this with additional initiatives. for his day was in his programmatic encourageSo here’s a question for your after-dinner ment to “seek first the Kingdom of God “(Mat- conversation this week. Who wants to come up thew’s gospel, chapter 6, verse 31). And then, with a list of the top ten reasons why ‘Compashe says, “all the other things will fall into their sionate Parksville’ and ‘Compassionate Qualirightful place.” As our compassion extends into cum Beach’, along with all our regions, should a biosphere-wide awareness of our connection come into being through a combination of civic to others and our attention to the needs of oth- proclamation and grassroots action? ers as well as our own needs, we can let go of I would be interested in your answers! corporate egotism and improve the quality of The Rev. Andrew Twiddy is the Rector (pastor) life for everyone. of the Anglican Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund, I believe we have the opportunity and the Parksville. Questions or comments? atwiddy99@ base to follow the advice articulated by John gmail.com, or 250-594-1549.

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Former Qualicum Beach resident Kylee Epp has won the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) FanFest Performance Poll Contest, reported on by THE NEWS when we recently caught up with Epp. The local country music singing sensation came out on top after generating the most votes through a Facebook poll and will perform at FanFest on September 8 during PotashCorp Country Music Week, leading up to the Canadian Country Music Awards Sept. 9 in Saskatoon.

Epp’s new music video for her single Be Your Girl also premiered on CMT Canada August 17.

SUBMITTED/KYLEE EPP

Kylee Epp wins Facebook poll contest and will perform at CCMA’s FanFest.

To watch the video and see more on Epp visit her website www. kyleeepp.com.

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The presentation, hosted

by Sierra Club Nanaimo, attracted listeners from Duncan to Qualicum Beach who are worried about the threat of oil spills posed by both Enbridge’s

Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain projects. Ott stated no definitive methods exist for reversing the damage caused by oil spills or for preventing their occurrence.

Nanaimo was the first stop on her 10-community Think Tankers … and What Comes with Them tour. She described her research into the 1989 oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound when the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground and the more recent spills along the Gulf Coast and in the Kalama-

zoo River in Michigan.

Ott said the dispersants used during containment operations for spills are causing long-term health problems to both human and animal populations. Her research has demonstrated that oil continues to be an environmental pollutant in Prince William Sound 23 years after the spill, resulting in the once thriving herring fishery there remaining closed as stocks have failed to recover.

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Friday, August 24, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

WINDOW FASHIONS

Complete selection of custom made Blinds & Draperies

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Wood & Faux Wood Horizontal Blinds

Ambiance Window Fashions is so happy to announce we have returned to Vancouver Island and are once again excited to serve our Oceanside Clients.

We owned and operated one of Vancouver’s largest decorating firms for over 35 years with a drapery workroom employing 25 seamstresses, a Blind Manufacturing plant, a Benjamin Moore Paint Division employing many accomplished Interior Decorators.

We specialize in Custom Made Blinds, Shades and Draperies.

For your free in-home consultation, please call Joy Henniger at 250-594-8920

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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, August 24, 2012

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Save your driveway, and save the HST.

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With Fall just around the corner, now is a great time to give your driveway, patio and front walk a thorough, professional cleaning.

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Friday, August 24, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Parksville Qualicum Beach Paws for a Cause Sunday, Sept. 9, 11am (Registration 10am) at Parksville Community Park

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