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LOCAL EFFECTS OF U.S. DROUGHT

Farmers face feed price increases ‘At the mercy of the market’ NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com

As the United States suffers from the worst drought in decades, the impacts are starting to be felt by mid-Island agricultural producers. That’s because the price of corn and other animal feed has spiked dramatically due to crops withering across many of the key agricultural areas of the U.S., which accounts for 40 per cent of world corn production and 35 per cent of soybean production. The price of corn has risen by a whopping 45 per cent over the summer. Jenny McLeod, who serves on the board of the District A (Vancouver Island) Farmers Institute, said the drought — which has also been experienced in some key areas in Canada — comes as big hit, making it increasingly difﬁcult for

small operators to thrive — and most farms on Vancouver Island ﬁt into that category. “The more we see of these crises of weather and crop failure, the harder it is for small operators,” she said. “They are at the mercy of the market. A lot of farmers on Vancouver island do grow a lot of their own feed but they have to buy feed in the winter time. It will impact dairy cattle in particular.” Although she said it is common for the price of meat to rise when the cost of feed rises, little if any of that price rise goes to the producers. Rather, she said, it goes to the middlemen. “Farmers are getting hardly any more for their beef than they were getting during the Great Depression,” she said. See SOME SMALL, page A6

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Clarke Gourlay spends some quality time with calves at Morningstar Farm in Parksville.

NHL LOCKOUT

Loss of Canucks’ broadcasts will hurt local pubs

Games usually provide welcome revenue during slower winter season JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Local bars, restaurants and pubs are bemoaning the possible loss of Vancouver Canucks broadcasts as the NHL lockout enters its second week. Proprietors say there’s a deﬁnite increase in business on game nights and the revenue is welcome during the slower winter months. As of Thursday, the NHL season

remains in doubt as owners and players remain deadlocked on how to divide hundreds of millions of dollars. “It’s a major hit to us,” said Kevin Hitch, the general manager of the Rod and Gun in Parksville. “Especially in the winter time.” Darrel St. Pierre, the manager of Upper Deck Sports Bar in the Quality Resort in Parksville, agreed. “We’re just disappointed,” he said. “It’s going to have a

major impact on us - (Canucks broadcasts) are typically our busiest nights of the winter time for sure.” Wayne Duncan, the owner of the Shady Rest Restaurant and Pub in Qualicum Beach, also said the loss of the NHL will affect his business, but he said he hopes the continuation of live entertainment at the Shady Rest will help on those nights. See IT’S IMPORTANT, page A6

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STARTING POINT Gate at Butterfly World takes a bashing Oceanside RCMP are trying to link broken bits of a vehicle to a possible suspect after someone tried to smash through the front gate of Butterfly World in Coombs last weekend. Cpl. Jesse Foreman said the vehicle bits were left at the entrance gate sometime late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning. The entrance gate was severely damaged in the incident, but Foreman said it doesn’t appear the unidentified culprits were able to get access to the facility. “Someone driving a vehicle had struck the gate at a high rate of speed before fleeing the area,” Foreman said. “Although there was extensive damage, the gate did not open as a result of the impact.” He noted police found evidence of significant damage to the vehicle, as glass and car parts were left behind. RCMP believe the vehicle was a white, older-model, front wheel drive car. The vehicle would have clearly visible and extensive damage to the front-end, said Cpl. Foreman. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. — NEWS staff

Correction

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In our story about the Regional District looking for applications for the Northern Community Economic Development Program (Tuesday, Sept. 18), we said the deadline was Oct. 12, but in reality it is Oct. 1. We regret the error.

FREE GOLF ANYONE?: Major Rolf Guenther and Trina Jiggins of the Salvation Army Food Bank in Parksville encourage everyone to enjoy the Paradise Fun Park mini golf this Saturday, Sept. 22 from 1 4 p.m. Admission will be free with a donation of cash or non-perishable food items to the food bank.

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Canadian Tire reveals exciting plan New store for Wembley Mall, slated to open in Spring 2014, will include auto, garden centres AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Canadian Tire conﬁrms it wants to open a store in Parksville’s Wembley Mall, a company spokesperson said this week. Canadian Tire has been looking to open a store in District 69 since at least 2007. The company has now submitted a development permit application to build a store in the space currently occupied by Save-On-Foods, which is in the process of building a stand-alone building next door in the former Ken-Dor Garden Centre location and already has its building permits in place. “The proposed Canadian Tire store will total approximately 37,000 square feet, including 24,000 square feet of retail space, a robust automotive service centre with ﬁve service bays and a spacious outdoor garden centre,” Canadian Tire communications advisor Jeannette Holder said through an e-mail. The Canadian Tire would be slightly larger than the existing food store, with the addition of the garden centre. “Subject to all necessary approvals, the proposed Canadian Tire store is scheduled to open in spring 2014,” said Holder.

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The City of Parksville and RBC invite everyone to a regional celebration of paralympic hometown champions and Team Canada’s success on what is ofﬁcially Michelle Stilwell Day in Parksville. This Sunday there will be a barbecue, bagpiper, RCMP in red serge, music by the Kwalicum Secondary School band and athletes from the 2012 Paralympic Games in London on hand for photos, autographs and informal meetings. The celebration runs from 4-7 p.m. at

the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. Local schools have been invited along with all north-Island Paralympians. Parksville communications officer Debbie Tardiff said there’s a good chance many Team Canada members will be on hand for the official Pacific Sport and RBC event, but individuals could not be confirmed by press time. Parksville will honour it’s two Olympic residents. Unfortunately Trevor Hirschfield, star of the silver medal wheelchair rugby team, will be in Italy,

but wheelchair racer Michelle Stilwell will be in attendance. Stilwell, already a multiple medal winner at the 2004 and 2008 Paralympics and multiple world record holder, won a another gold medal in the 200m and a silver in the 100m race in London. The event (it starts at is also meant recognize the family members, coaches and community groups that made it possible for her to reach the highest levels of sport. “It’s been incredible, there’s so many Canadians supporting the Paralympic team,” she said.

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Tough decisions ahead on ﬁrehall replacement Staff directed to give council a list of capital project priorities for Oct. 1 meeting JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Qualicum Beach needs a new firehall — there’s seems to be little disagreement amongst members of town council and staff regarding that fact. How and when the town will pay for it is another matter entirely. At a committee of the whole meeting Monday night, town council instructed staff to come back with options in time for the Oct. 1 regular meeting. “We need a new firehall,” financial administrator John Marsh told THE NEWS on Wednesday. “The question is not if; the question is when. And that’s the political decision council has to make.” The town brings in roughly $12 million in revenue every year and has expenditures (police, fire protection, salaries, etc.) of about $10 million, explained Marsh. That leaves $2 million for capital projects each year. Staff was instructed Monday to report back to council

what capital project items could be considered absolute necessities. Coun. Dave Willie said Thursday the existing firehall presents a safety concern and the time is now to replace the facility. “We’re really concerned about its ability to survive a major disaster, a shake,” said Willie. “We have ben pushing this off for years and years. “The firehall has to be moved up on the priority list.” Willie said town officials have been touring firehall facilities in nearby communities and he said he was impressed with Nanoose Bay’s new building, which cost that community $3.2 million. “We can’t see any reason why we’d be spending more than $3.2 million,” said Willie. FInal decisions on capital projects or the firehall won’t be made Oct. 1, but when Willie was asked to give an example of what project could possibly wait in lieu of the firehall financing, he said: “I don’t think anything has to go by the wayside.”

Willie said there’s much research to be done regarding matching funds from other levels of government and other sources of revenue for all projects, but when pressed for an example of what could possibly wait in lieu of firehall financing, Willie did float one idea, a multi-phase project that will cost the town $5.8 million. “Maybe we won’t be rebuilding Memorial Avenue and making it pretty at this point.” Mayor Teunis Westbroek said Thursday the firehall project needs to move at a prudent pace that includes seeking all possible grants. “There’s no immediate panic to replace the hall,” said the mayor. “It’s a political decision - politicians like to cut ribbons. But let’s do an orderly transition and plan.” “The place isn’t falling down.” Westbroek said he has confidence in this council’s abilities to watch the town’s bottom line. “I think this council is very prudent when it comes to finances,” he said. “This is the council to make these decisions.”

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â€œEven though the price has also increased â€” and those costs are paid by the farmer, not the producer.â€? Dirk Keller of Sloping Hill Farm is one of the local producers who has been hit by the spike in feed prices. â€œItâ€™s tough to make a living,â€? he said. â€œEverybody is hit hard. Feed has gone up by roughly $90 per ton. Weâ€™re paying more for our feed without increasing the price of our product. Thereâ€™s nothing you can do except sit it out and live with a low proďŹ t or a loss.â€? Keller said he doesnâ€™t feed corn to his livestock, but rather, legumes. Because of this, he isnâ€™t impacted as severely as other producers, but heâ€™s not the only one who made the switch, so the price of legumes is also starting to spike.

Whiskey Creek egg and chicken producer Evelyn Gilmar said her chicken feed costs have risen, but sheâ€™s able to compensate. â€œFeed costs are going up a lot and we are wondering about that,â€? she said. â€œIâ€™m paying $12.50 now and four years ago I was paying $8. It went up 40 cents here two months ago, which is quite a hike. However, I am able to just put up the price of my eggs. I can keep doing that until people canâ€™t afford to pay it and I canâ€™t afford to do it anymore.â€? Wayne Osborne of Omega Blue Farms said he doesnâ€™t feed corn to his organic ďŹ‚ock of turkeys and chickens, but he expects to be hit as well. â€œI expected my wheat prices to go up and it has gone up four per cent,â€?

he said. â€œHowever, compared to diesel prices, itâ€™s a pittance so far.â€? Clarke Gourlay of Morningstar Farm said he also uses alternate feed for his animals, notably barley. However, that, too is increasing in price. In response, he said he has the option of simply feeding his cattle less barley in order to compensate, noting his animals are mainly grass-fed. McLeod said if feed prices continue to rise, Vancouver Island could see some small farms going under. â€œWe have already seen producers dropping out of the meat industry because of the regulations and we are facing the potential of more farms going under,â€? she said. â€œA lot of farms have extremely small margins.â€?

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Duncan also offered an opinion on the business sense of the NHL, speciďŹ cally questioning the logic of locating franchises in the deep south of the U.S., teams that are often said to be facing ďŹ nancial crisis. â€œDo you think anyone there will miss hockey for six months?,â€? Duncan asked. â€œUp here itâ€™s important to us and we will miss it.â€? According to a story in the online version of the HufďŹ ng-

ton Post, with BMO economist Doug Porter as the source and based on previous hockey labour disputes, the NHL lockout could shave 0.1 per cent off of Canadaâ€™s GDP, costing the country about $1.8 billion in lost economic productivity. Upper Deckâ€™s St. Pierre was asked what he would say to the players and owners if he was in a room with them: â€œGrab a dose of reality,â€? he said. â€œThe rest of us are suffering.â€?

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Retired government research scientist Dr. Thierry Vrain, who once described himself as “the spokesperson on all matters relating to genetic engineering” has shifted his thinking on the subject and will be speaking on the issue at the The Lighthouse Community Centre Sept. 24. When he retired 10 years ago after 30 years in the industry he was head of the department of biotechnology at a federal research centre in Summerland, where he said he “explained to all audiences that there was no possible danger or even controversy about growing or eating genetically engineered plants.”

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Former principal Pops conductor for the Victoria Symphony, Brian Jackson taking what may be his last bow on the stage at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre September 19.

Jackson takes his last bow

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The Victoria Symphony presented a stellar concert Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, one that was both bitter and sweet for fans of conductor Brian Jackson. The special performance was a celebration for the maestro who has been the principal Pops conductor with the Victoria Symphony for 17 years. Jackson has ofﬁcially retired from the position which had brought him to Qualicum Beach at least once a year over the past years. To say Jackson has many fans in Oceanside is an understatement. The multi-talented Jackson has performed popular classical music, show tunes and other favorites to mostly sold-out crowds in Qualicum Beach. Judging by the response he received from Wednesday’s performance he once again proved why he and the symphony are able to ﬁll

the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The evening started with a lively performance of Pirates of Penzance Overture and afterwards Jackson exclaimed in his witty manor that pirates still exist in Penzance (where he was born) only now they are a rugby team stealing a lot of goals. Not only did Jackson bring his orchestral talent, he also brought his charm and wit to the exciting performance that resulted in thunderous applause from the appreciative audience. A master with the baton, Jackson also impressed with his singing. In the house for the special occasion were The Honourable Stephen L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Her Honour Gwen Point. Jackson hinted he may be back for a guest appearance ... but that is up to the orchestra. “They could ask me for a one-off if Qualicum insists,” he declared and added the audience has always been lovely here. “I hope that I will be back.”

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The week of Sept. 21-27, 2012 ARIES So many things are going well that you take it for granted. Watch out for little things that trip you up. TAURUS Act quickly if you see an opening that others have missed. It’s okay to be forceful dealing with others. GEMINI You will find extra cash if you need it, but you’ve still got to make an effort. Act on your good ideas. CANCER What left your life a few months ago will be replaced by something much better over the next month. LEO Avoid people with negative attitudes. Think positively, and positive things will happen. VIRGO Passion is highlighted. It’s the ideal time to let someone know ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 634

how you feel about them. LIBRA Whatever happens, you will handle it with courage and confidence. This is an great time to make family decisions. SCORPIO Set your sights high, don’t rest until you’ve realized your dream. Let your intuition guide you. SAGITTARIUS Take strong measures on a worrying financial matter. You have more to gain than to lose. CAPRICORN Don’t waste your time seeking other people’s approval, just get on and do what needs to be done. AQUARIUS You can convince others to go along with your plans rather than coerce them to do so. PISCES You will perform miracles. No matter how difficult the task, you will find a way to succeed. ANSWER TO SUDOKU PUZZLE NO. 371

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BROKEN GLASS Studio Sale September 22rd and 29th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 1350 Gilley Crescent, Parksville Come and start your Christmas shopping early with one of a kind glass pieces, handmade by a local artisan. The studio is located on Gilley Crescent in Sandpiper. Stop by and have a browse. FUNDRAISING MADE EASY, by Worldâ€™s Finest Chocolate. Four easy steps. Pick Product, Order, Do Your Fundraising. Then after Fundraiser is completed pay invoice. View products at www.worldsďŹ nest.ca, then call 1-250-419-1151.

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LOST AND FOUND LOST: LADIES gold ring w/ diamond chips, Sat, Sept. 15, Qualicum Village area or Quality Foods. (250)752-7890.

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LOST, WED. Sep. 12 at 1pm at the railroad crossing 1/2 mile east from Coombs junction Alpaca farm: jacket with wallet & all of my ID. It fell off my bicycle. If found please call 250-752-8232.

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GOING AWAY? NEED YOUR HOUSE CHECKED? Did you know it is now required by law that you have your house checked on a regular basis if you are away more than 2 weeks? If your house is not being monitored on a regular basis, your insurance company will not cover you for theft or water damage etc, and you must be able to prove that it has been checked. We have been in the business for 6 years now and can check on your house once or twice a week. We water your plants and bring in the ďŹ‚yers and pick up your mail and any other service you may require. Verify with your insurance company as to how many times per week they require your house to be checked. Our goal is to give you peace of mind that your house is safe and secure while you are away. So if you or someone you know is a snow bird or just taking a vacation, please call Glenna Brinnen in Parksville at 250951-0672. We can provide many references from satisďŹ ed clients.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: WEB DESIGN The Comox Valley WBN is seeking to update its current website at http://cvwbn.org/and develop a modern-looking site that will be the origin point for all WBN online content, including social media. The successful RFP will be responsible for design and technology. The WBN will supply all content. Interested parties are requested to submit an application with development proposal by Friday September 28th, 2012 at midnight. Please review the current site at cvwbn.org for site parametres. We do not expect substantial changes to the existing content. For more information, contact: Tara Laderoute â€“ President WBN, sales@engrave-it.ca Fax: 250-338-1507 Day Phone: 250-338-6322

LOST AND FOUND FOUND. LADIES watch across highway from the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Call 250-752-8232 to identify.

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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PARKSVILLE SUBWAY LOCATIONS Now recruiting for Full & part time positions. We are looking for: mature, friendly, motivated, responsible team players who enjoy working with people. We offer: â€˘ ďŹ‚exible hours â€˘ free employee meals Please apply in person at either Parksville location Former applicants are welcome to re-apply. PART-TIME FRONT DESK Required for Co-Ed & Womenâ€™s Only Fitness Facility. Morning, eveningâ€™s & weekend shifts, must be ďŹ‚exible. Sales & Fitness experience an asset, but employer will train. Must like dealing with the public. Resumes to Bodyworkâ€™s Fitness, 162 Morrison Ave Parksville, BC

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Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - The ﬁrst CCAPP accredited program in BC Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

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PCL Constructors WestCoast Inc. is seeking the above skilled tradespersons for an upcoming project in Campbell River. Certiﬁcates in Fall Protection, Aerial Platform and OFA2 an asset.

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A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of conﬁdence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. After school Tuesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required.

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SALESPERSON WANTED ReThink ReStore for our new company for sales of one of our products. Our company is proud to be the ﬁrst distributor on Vancouver Island for Eco Products, the premier manufacturer of compostable takeaway containers, cutlery and grocery bags. Guaranteed salary, and commission based on percentage of sales. A vehicle and cell phone is required; expenses incurred will be reimbursed. Send resume to: info@rethinkrestore.com or mail to ReThink ReStore, 210A, 1st Ave., W., Qualicum Beach, V9K 1H1. Position available immediately.

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LABOURERS

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SERVER / BARTENDER needed. Must have “Serving it Right”, a positive attitude and must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.

Please apply in person to: 124 East 4th Ave, Qualicum Beach. Att: D’Arcy Biglow

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• CPRC Renewal with AED - Sept. 27 • Marine Advanced First Aid - Oct. 1-5 • CPRC Renewal for Healthcare Providers - Oct. 21 • Standard First Aid for Industry CPRC & AED - Oct. 16 & 17 • Emergency Medical Responder-Accelerated - (please contact the ofﬁce for pre-requisite information) Nov. 5-8 & 13-16 • H2S Alive - Oct. 4 & Nov. 2

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Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

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

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GARDEN CLEAN-UP, hedge, lawn, sprinkler adjust, haul away anything. Call (250)2401116 for service today!

Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

ELECTRICAL

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Retired contractor fixes mistakes, saves marriages & can paint by numbers! Tightens hinges, installs light bulbs, lays flooring, hangs doors & builds walls. Finish carpentry including baseboard, crown mouldings, bathrooms & kitchens. Got a problem I’ll fix it. Give me a Call!

250-927-2827

WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS! Electrical Contracting Services Service Upgrades - Tenant Improvements Custom Homes - Data/Voice/Cable Trouble Calls - Reno’s

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CONTRACTORS

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Handyman Services

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RENOVATIONS

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DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, DECKS, WALKWAYS, Yes we wash SIDING by hand

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Free Quotes: Call Jeff or Liz

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TREE REMOVAL

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BRUSH CHIPPING FIREWOOD DELIVERY

WCB - INSURED - LOW PRICE

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

PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

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

Fully Licensed & Insured

(home) 250-586-8588

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

FURNITURE

HIGH QUALITY FURNISHINGS 4 sale. Sofa & love seat, green & gold, end tables wood inlay, lamps, cream recliner, hutch. 8 pc bdrm suite & many other items. 250-586-8922 QUEEN SIZE Hide-A-Bed (Ikea), in very good condition, beige colour. Asking $295 obo. Call (250)585-8998. SINGLE PINE Canonball style bed with mattress, in mint condition, asking $175 obo. Call (250)752-5573.

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ATTRACTIVE 9 drawer dresser with mirror, solid light blonde wood, $75. Cozy couch, 3 yrs old, 3 cushions, suede like, $50. Book case, 47”x67” high, solid oak wood, $50. Hide-a-bed, double bed size, clean, $50. Call (250)752-9888.

PETS

BOWFLEX POWER Pro Trainer, $500. Sears Freesport Treadmill, $500. Sears kingsize, top of the line latex mattress, hardly used. $750. Call (250)586-8027. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MADONNA BEST SEATS Sun Sept 30 Rogers Arena. Sec 106, Row 19, Seat 9 & 10. Best offer. 250-951-9099

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BEACHCOMBER MOVING Sale. 1438 Pilot Way. Sep 22 (8:30-2). Tools to furniture.

PARKSVILLE, 1395 Greenwood Way (off Drew). Sep 22 (9-2). Lots of misc items.

PARKSVILLE, 19 Magnolia Dr. Sep 22 (7:30-?). Fishing rods, tackle, life jackets, lead balls, household items & lots of fabric. PARKSVILLE, 280 Fourneau Way. Sep 22 (8-12). Tools, ﬁshing gear, furniture, & collectables PARKSVILLE, 311 Dogwood St. Sep 22 (8-12). Tools, fat tires & wheels, fabric, dishes, dresses & more. Great stuff for guys & gals. PARKSVILLE: 341 Stanford Ave. E, Sat, Sept. 22nd, 8:30am-1pm. Too many items to list, canceled if raining! PARKSVILLE: 371 McKillop Dr. Sat. Sept. 22nd, 9-2pm. Multifamily; Toys (Pokemon), books, clothes (boys 7-10), household items, etc... PARKSVILLE, 479 Allwood Rd. Sep 22 & 23 (10-4). Stuff, stuff & more stuff. Too much to list!! PARKSVILLE, 650 Wedgewood. (off Soriel/off Pym) Sep 22 (8:30-2). Moving sale. PARKSVILLE: 686 Wedgewood Crest., Sat. & Sun., 8am-? Downsizing + garage door, GMC 1983 Van, etc... QUALICUM, 175 Village Way. (Across from United Church) Sep 22 (8-2). Multi family, toys, furniture & much more. QUALICUM, #3-344 Village Way, Sat, Sept. 22, 9am-? Two Family Downsizing Sale. Furniture, household items and much more. QUALICUM, 695 Qualicum Rd Sep 22 & 23 (8-4). Moving sale, home & auto. QUALICUM, 89 Hilliers Rd. Sep 22 (8-3). Huge multi family moving sale. Fishing gear, furnishings, mh tires & tons of misc stuff. Skiff, cruiser, forklift. No reasonable offer refused, Everything must go. QUALICUM BEACH- Hermitage area, Sat, Sept 22, 8am-? Multi-family sales on Denman, Primrose, Saturna, etc. QUALICUM, SAT. 899 Primrose St. Sat. Sept 22. (8-2) (Hermitage Park St. Sale) Collectables, old school readers, mags, 8 track players, metal toy cars & trucks, keys, badges, shelving brackets, 50 channel scanner, household items & more!! QUALICUM. SAT. Sept. 22, 9am-noon. Books, appliances, photography stuff, antiques, jars, winter chains, new Xmas dishes, etc. 607 Dogwood Rd. SAN PAREIL, 976 Maple Lane Sep 22 (8-1). Moving Sale. Quality items. Pottery, household. Too much to list.

PARKSVILLE, 185 Stanford Ave EAST. Sep 22 (8:30-3) & Sep 23 (9-2). No early birds.

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CENTRAL NANAIMO Fri, Sept 21 & Sat, Sept 22, 9am-6pm. A lifetime of collecting - Mega Estate Sale. 2217 McCullough Rd. Everything sold on site in this two day sale. We mean EVERYTHING! Antiques & Collectibles, garden plants, doors, windows, light/bthrm ﬁxtures & cabinets from this 1950’s period home. 30 boxes of Chinese jugs, pots, bottles; hundreds of lapidary rocks, fossils, geodesies. Grand selection of collector bottles, Chinese Opium bottles, Oriental antiques, country collectibles, Toby Jugs, Fish ﬂoats, other antiques. Quarter sewn Oak Table & Chairs and Lots More! COLUMBIA BEACH. Estate and Multi Family Sale. Sat, Sept. 22nd, 8am-1pm. 1479 Admiral Tryon Blvd. COOMBS- 2425 Alberni Hwy, Sat, Sept 22, 8-2pm half a click west of Goat’s on the roof. Everything priced to sell! EAGLECREST, 1156 Wedgewood Close. Estate Sale! Fri & Sat. Sep 21 & 22. (9-4) Antiques, collectables, art, books, household and “stuff”!! FRENCH CREEK, 601 Lowry’s Rd. Sep 21 (1-4) & Sep 22 (9-1). Variety of everything. FRENCH CREEK, 796 Arrowsmith Way (off Yellowbrick Rd) Sep 22 (8:30-1:30). Custom made drapery valances & panels. Dining rm chairs, sports & household items. FRENCH CREEK, 886 Cavin Rd., Sat & Sun, Sept. 22 & 23, 9am-3pm. Household items, tools, furniture & much more. NANOOSE BAY: Sat., Sept 22, 9am-2pm. 1689 Northwest Bay Rd. Chicken coops, jelly cupboards, old wood windows and much more. Coffees on! Come and see 275 hand crafted opals, set in sterling & gold pendants. Selling for 1/2 wholesale price. Great gift for your Special Lady’s birthday in October!

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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

THE BEAUTY OF SMALL 535 CRESCENT ROAD WEST QUALICUM BEACH 2 bdrm bungalow, newly car- peted, freshly painted. Bright interior from 3 skylights, L/R with gas fireplace, spacious kitchen,fir floors.Enclosed sunroom, additional studio for the hobbyist or artist. Completely fenced and landscaped with auto sprinklers. Asking $449,000 Call for appt. 604-7409898 of 604-740-4777 cell

2 BEDROOM, 1 + 3/4 pc Bath, Den, High Ceilings, Double Garage, Luxury Townhouse at Creekside on Corﬁeld in Parksville. Private side, backing on to Green space + Walking Trail. $373,900. Ph: 250 586 6444.

COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING. Oceanside House and Home. Pete 250-927-2641.

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ACER 17” ﬂat screen computer, Canon Printer, swivel desk & chair, like new, $350 (all). JVC 48” projection colour TV, ﬂoor model, 4 yrs old, $300. Love seat, like new, light colours, $150. (250)951-0839.

GARDENING

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FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage (prev. of Bull Dog Auto) 250-757-8911 or 250-954-7543.

POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB

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FALL CLEAN UP Lawn Cutting Yard Waste Removal Fertilizer Appl. Hedge Trimming Tree Pruning Fence Installations/Repairs House Sitting Services

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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

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

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.

GARDENING

Certiﬁed Horticulturist

HOME IMPROVEMENTS “RENOVATIONS DONE Right” At Lobo97 Creations. We do Bathrooms, Mudroom additions, Carport Conversions, Decks New or Old, Flooring... For free est 250228-1339 lobo97@shaw.ca “We Will Show Up”

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GARDENING

Lawn & Garden Maintenance Design/Installation

PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733.

PAINTING

1-250-240-4824

Rick Wilson

CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116.

Chris McLean

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

HAULING AND SALVAGE

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.

Dave: 250-954-8650

Tony’s Great Gardens

WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, hauling. Pressure washing, Irrigation, carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

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

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18” BANDSAW, 220 amp, nice saw, $500. 12” Planer/Shaper, good one, $500. Call (250)802-5894 leave message.

QUALITY GARDEN SHEDS Also gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 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.

Sat. Sept. 22, 9am-3pm. 1211 Clubhouse Drive, Qualicum Beach. PARKSVILLE, 1046 Sabine Rd. Sat. & Sun. Sept 22 & 23. (8-3) Indoor/outdoor lighting, antiques, furn.,art, & more!

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RECREATIONAL PROPERTY

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HOMES FOR RENT

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Sun Peaks Duplex For Sale

BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114 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

Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek

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

Available Oct 1

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 LONG LAKE CONDO Great location 2bdrm, 2bath, 1400sq.ft., in-suite lndry, brkfst nook, new appli’s, walk-in closets, nice deck. $275,000. (250)585-2289

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

Beautifully renovated 1 bedroom condos. 2nd ﬂoor with balcony and covered parking. Gated & quiet setting next to Heritage Forest. Walk to QB Village. Small pets ok. To view: 250-752-5233. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach - in quiet, friendly building. 2 bdrm - 896 sq.ft. Balcony, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $880./mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. EMERALD ESTATES 50+ SENIORS INDEPENDENT SUPPORTIVE LIVING. 1 & 2 bdrm patio suites. Walk to beach, shops, etc. Housekeeping incl’d. Meals optional. Oct 1st. $1250-$1650. Phone: 250-468-1465 or Email: skylarkcarriagehomes@gmail.com

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. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available Oct 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLEX-Large 2 bdrm, security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, near beach, downtown & transit. Family oriented, $825-$840. Please call 250-248-8592. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $550. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.

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

HOUSES FOR SALE 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 NANAIMO PATIO home. Excellent location, 1280 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bath, gas furnace & ﬁreplace, garage, vaulted ceilings, sunny patio. Asking $282,900. Call 250-327-2551.

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QUALICUM BEACH- 1 bdrm, furnished suite, bright, waterfront. Avail now. NS/NP. $825 inclds utils/internet. Call 250757-8682 or 250-752-9252. QUALICUM BEACH: 2 bdrm apt, F/S, NO PETS NO SMOKING. $650. 250-7529833 ask for Sian. Avail Oct 1. 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.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. Pet Friendly! All utilities Included. Phone 250-248-6532. RATHTREVOR BEACH: This is a bright, clean 2-bdrm condo with ocean view. $750/mo includes everything except phone & util’s. Avail. immed. for temporary or long term rental. Refs req’d. Call Pauline at 206-265-1228 or email pauline_gfs@hotmail.com

COTTAGES QUALICUM BAY, 1 bdrm cottage, 800 sq ft, $700 mo, priv setting, all utils incl’d except heat, N/S, pets neg with dep. Avail immed. (250)240-2335. QUALICUM BEACH: 1&2 bdrm fully furnished cabins/townhouses for rent $800$950/mo. incl. ALL util. @ Riverside Resort. 400 yrds to beach. No smoking. Pets OK. 1/2 mo. deposit required. 250752-9544; drop in to view daily at 3506 West Island Hwy. www.MyRiversideResort.com

AVAIL SEPT. 15. 2-bdrm in 4-plex, Downtown Parksville. NP/NS. Ref’s please. $850. inclds heat, hydro, shared laundry. (250)752-3425. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath SxS Duplex, 5 appls, storage shed, N/S, N/P, avail Sept. 15, $950 mo. Call (250)752-9821. QUALICUM BEACH- (rural north of Qualicum) 2 bdrm duplex, F/S, W/D. N/S, no dogs. $685. Refs req’d. Call 778678-7071. QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P, $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847

HOUSESITTING LOVE YOUR PETS!! Prof., clean, reliable, n/s, n/d, woman avail to house sit in Qualicum area Nov-Apr 2013. Exp. & ref’s avail. 250-752-5842

MOBILE HOMES & PADS COOMBS, 2 bdrm, newly renovated, on private prop. f/s, w/d, oil heat, n/s, n/dogs. Ref’s $700/mo. + util. 250-248-9579

HOMES FOR RENT 112 PYM- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, $1200. Call Ardent Properties, (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com BOWSER, 3 bdrm, .6 acre, 5 min. walk to ocean, recently renovated, 1700 sq ft. Shop & greenhouse, quiet area. $1100 + util. 250-927-2157 COOMBS- BEAUTIFUL country rental, 2 bdrm with large covered patio, carport, 4 appls, $1000 mo. Call to view 250-752-2634 (leave mess and will call back). EAGLECREST House for Rent. 2 BDRM 1 1/2 BATH. Unfurnished. 1100 sq ft. New paint & floors. W/D, F, S, DW. 1 yr lease. Available immediately. $1150. 250-658-8663 ERRINGTON- (5 kms to Parksville) 1150sq ft, 3 bdrm Rancher, 1 bath, electric heat, quiet, treed property shared acreage with neighbours, 12x20 shed. Fenced yard, no dogs. $800/mo. Available Oct 1. Call 250-248-7118 or cell 250-954-5045. FRENCH CREEK, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, w/solarium/gym, fully fenced, wood stove, 6 appl’s, lots of parking on sml acreage. $1200 + util. 250-914-3257 FRENCH CREEK, Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, rancher. Granite, hardwood. $1600/mo. 250-738-0595 NANOOSE BAY, 2 storey, 2350 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family rm, sun rm, attached garage. Two natural gas f/p, a/c. Lrg yard, wrap-around deck, private courtyard. Close to schools, recreation, shopping. n/s, n/p. Ref’s req. $1200/mo. + util. 250-7578712 NANOOSE BAY, new furn’d 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2.5 acres, nice deck w/ hot tub. Avail SeptMay, $1500 + hydro (incls wifi & basic cable). (778)321-4399 OCEANFRONT, DEEP Bay. 3-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl’s. N/S. $1000./mo. (778) 241-5253. OCEAN FRONT Q.B. furn. immaculate 4 bdrm. $1600+ util’s. NS/NP (604)240-1069. PARKSVILLE. 3-BDRM, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appl’s, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. Walk to Wembley Mall. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Ref’s req’d. Oct. 1. (250)752-9807. PARKSVILLE, 3 Bdrm,Good neighbourhood, near downtown, being reno’d & avail. Sept. 15. $1100 p/m negotiable.N/S. Call Murray 250248-0132 / 250-228-2834 or Larry 250-586-1561 PARKSVILLE: 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, NS, NP, $1350. Avail Nov. 1st. (403)278-6857 PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm townhouse, Cedar Village on Corfield. Avail Oct 1. $1100/mo. 250-954-2327 QUALICUM BEACH, 2 bdrm house, 162 Fern Rd. W, 5appls, fireplace, garden, fruit trees, 1 min walk to downtown, N/P, ref’s req’d, $1000 mo. Avail Oct. 1. (250)752-9591.

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please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties Q.B. BRIGHT furn 3 bdrm rancher, nr beach, $1250+ util’s. NS/NP (604)240-1069. QUALICUM BEACHlarge 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Available now. 250-752-4258. QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath, new house w/ loft, propane F/P, garage, N/S, small pet ok, $1100 mo + utils. Avail Oct 15. Call Tracey, 250752-5505. 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. QUALICUM, DOWNTOWN, 1000 sq ft., 1 bdrm + den recently reﬁnished home. Full kitchen with f/s & microwave. Bathroom has heated ﬂrs, & lrg walk in shower. Bdrm has built in closets. 300 sq ft sun deck. Separate entrance front & back w/plenty of parking. $1050/mo + Util. Call 250752-7234

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-ﬁrst-bc.ca 250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-ﬁrstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

The Kerr Group Management Parksville: 2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow. All hrdwd ﬂrs, nice view of pond off deck. N/S. Avail. Oct. 1st. $1250/mo Call (250)586-1100

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, two 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofﬁce spaces for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo each + triple nets. Call 250248-3655 or 250-905-2526.

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Generals busy heading into week four JAMES CLARKE

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It’s been a busy week for the coaching staff of Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals, and the local team heads into week four of the VIJHL regular season looking to right the ship. Cut from the team this week was D-men Nathan Read from Port Alberni — last week the team released local Dylan Ohs (now with the Kerry Park Islanders). “Lots of D-men... tough choices,” Generals’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais said prior to Wednesday night’s spirited (and upbeat) team practice at Oceanside Place. Joining the team this week was former Gen and stellar 6’5”, 210 pound rearguard Jesse Ursic from Port. Ursic, 19, who shoots left, spent a good a portion of his minor hockey career in Alberni playing under Demerais, and it was his connection with the Gens’ ﬁrst year head coach that brought him back. “He’s the kind of guy that’s going to be the quarterback on our powerplay. He can move the puck, he can pass, and he’s got a helluva shot — he’s got very gifted hands,” said Demerais. Local fans may remember Ursic from 2009 when he played a half dozen or so games with the Generals as an AP the year they hosted the Cyclone Taylor Cup. Worth noting is that he was selected to play in the Western Hockey League at the

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age of 16, but chose not to go. Early in that 2009 season he was signed by the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL and from there he played three more seasons of Jr. A, lacing up with the Victoria Grizzlies and Prince George Spruce Kings. During the off-season this summer there was talk of another trade, this time to the Port Alberni Bulldogs, “but I just

decided I’d rather come back here,” he said. “I’m excited to be back,” the easy going blueliner with the wicked wrist shot said Thursday as his teammates were being put through their paces. “Brent’s a great coach, and we’ve got a real good group of guys here, great camaraderie ... I’m hoping to take on a bit of a leadership role

with the younger players.” “Great kid... what you see is what you get with him. He’s a team player all the way that guy,” Demerais said, then made the point “just the reaction of some of those guys watching Ursic at practice... having a guy like that in your lineup is See GENERALS, page A28

Whalers crush Ice in season opener JAMES CLARKE

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Team captain Coltin Laplante rushed for 208 yards and three TDs and the Whalers crushed the Ice 41-6 in their BC High School Football Jr. Varsity regular season home opener in Parksville Wednesday afternoon. All Whalers from the get-go, the boys from BSS had their counterparts from Mark Isfeld

Secondary School in Courtenay hemmed in deep on their opening drive, and Coltin, who had himself one whale of a game, sacked their quarterback in the end zone for the safety. Ballenas scored its ﬁrst major of the day on the next play when Adam Laycock scored on a 55year kickoff return and the team rolled from there, taking a 23-0 lead into the half.

“Coltin had an unreal-game,” said Whalers’ co-coach Jim Lynch said after the dust had settled, adding “we played better but we need to play better. We worked hard again (and) we were better conditioned then our opponent. That kickoff return was huge — it really set the tone." Ballenas Quarterback Cobby Stubbins scored two touch-

downs and rushed for 32 yards. Brody Sjelja saved a bad snap and ran in a two-point convert. Leplante, who ﬁnished the game with around 300 all-purpose yards including punt returns, also led a tough Whaler D with 10 tackles. Nick Cessford chipped in with two tackles and a sack, and Shamus Koughan had a knock-down. MI's only TD on the day,

which came at the beginning of the second half, was on defence when they took fumble off a high snap the other way. GAME ON The JV Whalers, who compete in the eight-team Island Conference, have this week off — their next game is Friday Oct. 5 when they travel to Langford to take on the Belmont Bulldogs.

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Oceanside United opened its Mid Island Women’s Soccer League regular season last Sunday in Campbell River robbing the Outlaws in a 2-1 win, but more important than the W says their coach was the way they earned it. “It was an extremely hard-fought game under hot weather conditions, and with a very short bench it made it extremely difficult for us, especially late in the game,” OU skipper Dan Mahony said after. Mahony is back for his fifth campaign guiding the high performance side, which is gunning for its fifth straight MIWSL title and fifth straight berth in the BCs. “I was really pleased with how the team started,” he said, adding “we’ve been work-

ing on shadow play for the last couple weeks, and that was evident in our passing and the way the team moved off of the ball.” The play of the game he said came in the dying minutes of the opening half with

teammates,” said Mahony, adding “she had a stellar game — she was there when we needed her.” Ten minutes into the second half veteran outside middy Sue Maltby sent a great through-ball to for-

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the game tied nil-nil when CR was awarded a penatly shot. According to Mahony, longtime OU keeper Pam Richer read the shot, dove to her right “and made an outstanding save.” Centre back Taylor Mang then jumped in shouldered an Outlaw off the ball forcing the rebound shot to go wide. “That save by Pam kept us in the game and it motivated her

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Maltby who slotted it home from about 15 yards out to up to 2-0. “At that time my bench was absolutely exhausted and in the last 25 minutes of the match the Outlaws mounted tremendous pressure with Richer coming up with a couple more saves of the huge variety.” The Outlaws spoiled Richer's shutout bid with about 10 minutes remaining to cut it to 2-1 but that would be as close as they’d get. “We weathered the onslaught and won,” chuckled Mahony. “It was an excellent win for our ﬁrst game of the season, but far more importantly to me was the guts and determination the ladies showed in the last 25 minutes against a tremendous onslaught from the other team. They were exhausted, but each and every

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Needle arts may not be all the rage today, but one lively group of local ladies intends to keep it ﬂourishing. The Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this month, and they hope an exhibition of their work at the Qualicum Beach Community Centre Sept. 29 and 30 will inspire others to continue this age-old tradition. “I think it’s a dying art,” said past president and member of the guild Gitte Volke. “I guess I say that here because Qualicum Beach is the oldest population in Canada and Parksville is the third or fourth.” Volke said part of the guild’s mission statement is not only to preserve traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the art of embroidery, but also to pass on the practice to younger generations. She would like to see the youth getting involved, she said, and this may involve some eye-catching projects that are relatively easy to do. Current president of the guild Marie Wood said she ﬁrst learned to do needlework when she was a young girl in England. “I started when I was about eight years old with my grandmother teaching me to make clothes for my dolls,” she said. When she attended school she was also taught basic stitches as part of domestic science work, she said. Volke said most people will say it was either their mothers or grandmothers who taught them the art of needlework, and much of the history of civilization can be traced through embroidery, she said. Today members of the guild employ a myriad of techniques, including simple surface embroidery to canvas work, hardanger (white linen thread combined with white linen fabric) gold work and stumpwork, or raised embroidery. The latter dates back to the 17th century

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The president of the Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild Marie Wood, left, and past president and chairman of the exhibition committee, Gitte Volke, stand with some of the Guild’s art.

and was used to decorate clothing, boxes and mirror frames. It could also be seen embellishing gowns worn by Queen Elizabeth I, Wood said, and the technique is one of her passions today. The Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild will show an extensive range of needlework, as well as demonstrations at the Qualicum Beach Community Centre at 644 Memorial St. on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and Sunday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available. The exhibition is dedicated to the ﬁrst president of the guild, Marjorie Mitchell who passed away last December. The guild is welcoming new members, anyone interested can call Marie at 250-752-0601.

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The unique sounds of Three Worlds come to Errrington Hall on Saturday night. Tickets are $20.

Enjoy a bit of Latin-inﬂuenced guitar, some Celtic-folk music, and Asian-inspired percussion at the Errington Hall this Saturday as Brad Prevedoros and Three Worlds travel to the area. The trio plays guitar, hammered dulcimer, ﬂute and Indian hand drums and has an extensive amount of performing experience between them, including nominations for both a Juno and Western Canadian Music Awards. Although the group has played on the Island before they have never graced the Errington Hall, something Prevedoros is excited to remedy. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 from the Errington Store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach.

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Members of the Old School House Arts Centre come together for a Member’s Show, an exhibition of 75 works of art. Below, longtime member Pauline Pike with her watercolour painting.

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Seventy five pieces of work showing a diverse range of art currently adorn the walls at the Old School Arts Centre (TOSH) marking the first Members’ Show. Executive director at TOSH Corinne James said the centre recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and the 100th birthday of the heritage building, and a show of the various members, both new and old, was fitting. “It’s important to show not only the community but our own members what we’ve all been doing,” she said. An array of mediums can be seen in all three galleries at the centre, she said, including paintings, drawings, fibre art and photography. See MANY MEDIUMS, page B7

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The series has 15 to 20 pieces ranging from small to room size, and have included a forest of cardboard tubes and an “unnatural” forest of 42 identical ﬁbreboard trees. “It’s related to the forest and clear cutting,” she said. “It’s a way to look at the forest so that it’s valued.” Pauline Pike has been a member of TOSH for 25 years, since the beginning, and taught four classes a week for about 14 years. Her piece is made with watercolors depicting a totem pole sketched in Gwaii Haanas Park in Haida Gwaii. Randy Hall has been taking photographs seriously for about two years and his piece captures the French Creek Harbour in the early morning light. “Early morning light is always a good time of day and the clouds that morning looked good and I thought French Creek was a good target.” Hall said he has a couple more photos he took recently that also show striking clouds and lighting at French Creek Harbour and a series may be building. The TOSH Members Show runs until Oct. 13, for more information visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org or call 250-752-6133. tŚŽ ĂƌĞ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǆƚ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ǇŽƵƌ ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌĂƟŽŶ͍

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Richard Boyce films a shot from the forest canopy while filming Rainforest, The Limit of Splendour.

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Even as he continues to go from strength to strength with his last movie, Errington filmmaker Richard Boyce is gearing up for an even more ambitious project — and he’s getting some encouraging signals about it from Canada’s national arts community. Boyce’s 2011 film, Rainforeset, the Limit of Splendour, is currently slated to be shown at the Planet in Focus Film Festival, which runs from Oct. 10-14 in Toronto. The event is considered to be the premier environmental film festival in the country. Rainforest, a documentary that explores the issues around clearcut logging in British Columbia, premiered at last year’s Vancouver International Film Festival and won the Mountain Culture film award at the Whistler International Film Festival that same year. Meanwhile, Boyce said he has been shortlisted for the Planet in Focus Green Pitch award for his next project. “The Green Pitch is part of the Planet in Fo-

cus film festival but it’s a different event,” Boyce said. “It’s a juried competition where five people get to present their idea and concept to a jury and an audience of about 300 to 400 people. You then follow that with four minutes of questions from the jury, with no notes or prepared speech.” It’s an important audition, with the winner being awarded $10,000 worth of services and cash to produce the film. Boyce’s next project, he said, is called Coastal Tar Sands and deals with the potential implications of increased oil tanker traffic on the B.C. coast because of the proposed Enbridge pipeline. “It’s a look at the implications of the supertankers that Enbridge plans to have on our coast,” he said. “The look is from the water and the coast, looking at the storms, surge tides, the fog, the landslides and the people who live along that coast and the wildlife that’s on those beaches and rocks.” His idea was chosen from about 100 films to be on the shortlist. He makes his pitch to the jury on Oct. 12.

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Tiger Lily Farm is having its annual harvest festival this Sunday, packed with activities and a scarecrow competition. Some of the activities include face painting, horseback riding demos, pony and wagon rides and scarecrow building. There will be also be a corn roast courtesy of Silver Meadows Farm. The scarecrow competition is free to enter and will be judged Oct. 8. People are encouraged to bring scarecrow ac-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC, to receive representations from all persons who believe their interest in property to be affected by the proposed amendments to “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999”, described below. A copy of the bylaw and associated documents may be inspected at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, 201 – 660 Primrose St., Qualicum Beach, BC, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, from September 21, 2012 to October 1, 2012. The owners have applied to amend the Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw (zoning) to allow a 3-lot subdivision on a large residential lot at 266 Mill Road, legally described as: Lot B, Plan 2005 (DDE25975), Block 11, DL56, Newcastle Land District.

The proposed amendment, “Town of Qualicum Beach Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 580, 1999, Amendment (266 Mill Rd) Bylaw No. 580.69, 2012” will: • Change the zoning from ‘Residential 14’ (R14) to ‘Residential Small Lot 1’ (RSL1). This will adjust the setbacks to permit a small-lot configuration with a narrower frontage. Also, a “carriage house” (suite over detached garage) would be a permitted use as an alternative to a secondary suite or garden suite. • Change the subdivision district from ‘D’ (minimum lot size of 700 m2) to ‘J’ (minimum lot size 500 m2). If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing you can submit your written comments at the Municipal Office no later than 1:00 pm, October 1, 2012 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Submissions made to Council will form part of the public record and will be published, including on the Town’s website. Submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council. For further information regarding the bylaw amendment, please contact Luke Sales, Director of Planning, at the Municipal Office of the Town of Qualicum Beach, 201 – 660 Primrose St., Qualicum Beach, BC at 250.752.6921 or email lsales@qualicumbeach.com.

cessories or they can use the ones at the farm, and there will be plenty of hay for stufﬁng. Once the scarecrows are complete, people can hop aboard the wagon ride and plant the scarecrows in the forest. All Harvest Festival activities run throughout the day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m For more information visit www.tigerlilyfarm.ca. — NEWS staff

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This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, November 19, 2012 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, February 18, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the Province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www. copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:

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TOUR DE ROCK 2012 Bob McDonald and Matt Webb may not be cops, but they understand the reason for Tour de Rock

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he Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team’s two guest riders this year both have deep connections to the cause. Bob McDonald has helped train riders for the past four years. Matt Webb is a childhood cancer survivor who has been a junior team member for 15 years. Both have found themselves on an emotional and physical journey in the fight against pediatric cancer.

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Having helped train Tour de Rock riders since 2008, McDonald knows how challenging the 1,000-plus kilometre cycle down the length of Vancouver Island can be. But, he said, it’s nothing compared to what some kids go through every day of their lives. McDonald’s motivation to help raise funds for pediatric cancer research comes from close to home. His granddaughter, Lochlyn, was born with Costello syndrome, a genetic disorder that delays growth. Having the syndrome makes five-year-old Lochlyn more susceptible to cancerous tumours. “She was in the hospital for the first 98 days of her life and we weren’t sure she was going to make it,” the 67-year-old Sidney resident said. “She’s now just turned five ... and so far, so good. She’s doing really well.” McDonald, known as Bobfather to

Matt Webb, left, and Bob McDonald have a connection to Tour de Rock. teammates, isn’t new to the Tour de Rock circuit. His son, Saanich police Const. Rob McDonald, was a rider in 2007. And for the past four years, the father-son team has worked with the riders, preparing them for the two-week trek. Being asked to ride with this year’s team was just a way for McDonald to stay involved and contribute more to the cause, he said. “It’s just so exciting,” he said.

Matt Webb Webb’s memories of his childhood cancer come in flashes. Three months before his fourth birthday he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma. For two years he was in and out of B.C.

Children’s Hospital in Vancouver in a cycle of chemotherapy and recovery. The Easter Seals House was his home away from home, but he’s thankful his memories of the time are dim. “It’s a half-dozen single frame images in my mind. Nothing more,” said Webb, 20, now 15 years cancer free. “That in itself is a blessing.” Indeed, the gruelling regime of chemotherapy was almost fatal. By chance, his doctors realized the chemicals had eaten a hole in his large intestine. That outcome helped doctors establish new protocols for treating kids with chemotherapy. “They had to stop the treatment early. It would have killed me for sure, even if the cancer didn’t.” Born and raised in Saanich, and in the same house his great-great grandfather built 110 years ago, Webb is one of the few people to directly experience both sides of Tour de Rock as a childhood survivor and junior team member. When Tour de Rock offered the invitation last Christmas, he eagerly jumped onboard. As a 15-year junior rider – a child who has cancer or cancer in remission – Webb has lived Tour de Rock as long as he can remember. Webb said he’s looking forward to experiencing Tour de Rock in the 27 stops that dot the Island. “I’m used to the overwhelming response in Victoria each year,” he said. “But up Island, (riders) are blown away. Little communities give so much, some give more than bigger communities. I’ve heard so much about it I’m eager to see it myself.”

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250-248-2545

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Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm; Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 8am-2pm

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250.954.7510 / 250.954.9615 1198 Industrial Way, Parksville, BC V9P 2W8

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