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Turn in your guns RCMP urge residents not to bring them into detachment NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com
Corporal Jesse Foreman may pack a pistol, but he isn’t particularly a big fan of them and he definitely doesn’t want to see one being carried into the RCMP station during this month’s gun amnesty campaign. “Don’t bring guns to the detachment,” Foreman said Friday. “We are more than happy to pick them up. Call us and we’ll work around your schedule. We don’t want people driving around with guns.” The provincewide gun amnesty runs for the month of June and is designed to get as many unwanted guns out of the community as possible. “What do kids play with? Guns,” he said. “The less of them there are on the streets the better.” During the amnesty, residents will be able to safely dispose of unwanted, documented or undocumented firearms, weapons and ammunition that have not been used in a criminal offence, without facing weapons-related Criminal Code charges. “This is a golden opportunity,” Foreman said. “There are hundreds of guns out there where people are wondering what to do with them. There are lots of people who are widowed into guns or a father will have a prize gun collection willed to his kids and they don’t want anything to do with them.” Although police are hoping for a strong response to their appeal, they stress that guns used in crimes are not eligible for the amnesty. Anyone who would like to get rid of an unwanted firearm should call the Oceanside RCMP non-emergency number at 250-2486111. See RELATED PHOTO, page A9
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MOTHER BEAR KILLED BY CAR ON PARKWAY
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The prognosis looks good for a pair of infant black bear cubs that were orphaned when their mother was struck by a car on the Nanaimo Parkway Thursday night. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre founder Robin Campbell said the mother was killed immediately from the impact, leaving her two young cubs up in a tree. “The police showed up and found somebody already there, cutting the feet off the mum,” Campbell said. “The cops put the run on them and they took off.” The cubs posed a challenge to rescuers, as they were
too young to be safely sedated, so the fire department was called and the pair were plucked to safety with the aid of their cherry-picker bucket. The dead mother bear was loaded into a pickup truck and taken to the North Island Wildlife Recovery facility in Errington, where she was rubbed down with blankets to put her scent on them. “Even when she was dead they were trying to suck off her,” Campbell said. “We put them in the intensive care area. They cried for about 20 minutes and then started to settle down. Then they seemed to be doing well.” See CAMPBELL, page A5
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Mark Brown, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Qualicum Beach, BC has been elected to the board of directors for the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). He was elected as the representative for British Columbia and Yukon during the association’s annual general meeting, held on May 28, 2013 as part of CAMA’s national conference in Victoria, BC. The association, which represents over 480 senior municipal administrators from across the county, promotes administrative excellence in the field of municipal management. Brown joined the town 33 years ago MARK BROWN and during this time has held the responsibilities of Corporate Administrator, Treasurer, Collector, Approving Officer and Planner. He has been the CAO since 1990. — NEWS Staff/Submitted by CAMA
Long-service award for local paramedic
A local B.C. Ambulance Service paramedic is among 25 recently honoured with Governor General Exemplary Service Medals. Bob Gallaher of Nanoose Bay, the area director for rural operations out of Parksville, received his 30-year bar at a ceremony at Government House in Victoria last week. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon presented the national EMS Exemplary Service Medals in recognition of excellence in pre-hospital emergency medical services. — Submitted by B.C Emergency Health Services
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GRAD FUN: Qualicum Beach’s streets were pure class on Saturday evening during Kwalicum Secondary School’s Grad Parade. While fairy-tale princess dresses were aplenty, there were also sophisticated gowns, all-out bright, flashy numbers and stylish, dapper suits that rode through town on fire trucks, school buses, old classics, tractors, ATVs and scooters like this couple above. At the civic centre grads descended down the red carpet for photos and waited to enter their Las Vegas-themed dry-grad celebrations. Visit www.facebook.com/PQBNews for more photos.
VANDALISM CONTINUES
Sad state at Storybook This is the third time in last five weeks it has been damaged LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Storybook Village has been vandalized again, with windows in the miniature houses smashed, locks broken and signage damaged. The child-size village is located at Qualicum Beach Elementary School, a project of the district’s Building Learning Together (BLT) coalition, which supports early learning for children ages zero to six and their families. Literacy co-ordinator with BLT, Lori Marshall, said this is third or fourth time in the
last five weeks it has been damaged. It makes it unsafe for the preschool kids and elementary school kids who use it on a daily basis, she said. “It’s just not safe or welcoming,” she said. “And it’s disrespectful to all the volunteer hours that have gone into this.” Gillian Wilson, the director of instruction with the local school district, it’s all volunteers who run the Storybook Village at no cost to community members, and it’s very sad to see this ongoing damage occurring. She said she hopes people will become aware of the problem and keep their eyes out for suspicious activity at the site, and report it to the police.
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Summer Learning Opportunities July 2013 Qualicum School District The Qualicum School District will once again be offering options for summer learning to students in our community. Students can attend summer school at either Ballenas Secondary School or Kwalikum Secondary School. There are two distinct options for summer school: Academic Completion Option: July 2 – July 12 (40 hours) *** Full Credit Option: July 2 – July 26 (80 hours) *** If a student wishes to complete two courses, a Two-Course Academic Completion Option is also being offered: July 2 – 26 (80 hours) To register, or for further details, please visit School District 69 (Qualicum) website at: www.sd69.bc.ca and click on the “Summer Learning 2013” banner or link. Note: Pre-registration for provincial exams during the summer is required. Drop-ins will not be permitted.
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NO INJURIES: The cause of a fire that severely damaged the interior of a home in Whiskey Creek on the weekend remains unclear, but the owners suspect an electrical problem. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the home of Val Bellwood while her son, Scott MacDonald was in his room upstairs. “I was working out,” he said. “At first I thought a breaker went because my music went off and then my step dad came up and asked if I was cooking anything because it smelt like burning, and I said no.” The two men went to investigate the smell, only to find the dining room downstairs engulfed in flames. Coombs firefighter Arron Poirier said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. He said nobody was injured, but the house sustained significant smoke damage to the interior, as well as some flame damage at the rear of the house. Bellwood said the home was insured.
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the day’s music amid the park filled with vendors, children’s games, rides and family activities of all sorts — which Olsen said they are making a special effort to make more affordable this year. The showcase will include a host of local solo and small groups and duos, including some of the area’s amazing younger talent. At 4 p.m. Victoria’s folk/rock Archers — who recently opened for Hey Ocean — will play for an hour, followed by the local Electric Kool-Aid. Runner up in the provincial Peak Performance Project, Jordan Klassen, will take to the stage at 6 p.m. with his gentle folk stylings, followed by local favourites and Rod and Gun regulars Baby Jane at 7 p.m. The big headliner this year is U4 who bill themselves as “Canada’s premier U2 tribute” and will bring a big show to Parksville’s big park starting at 8:30 p.m. and running through to the fireworks spectacular at about 10 p.m. over the bay. Though accurate numbers are impossible in a wide open park, organizers have estimated around 20,000 people come through, and while all the work is well under way Olsen is calling for all the volunteer help they can get. Anyone interested in volunteering, donating or getting involved in any way is encouraged to contact Olsen at olsen_megan@yahoo.com or 250-937-0999 or Raven Pruden at 250-240-6848.
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The Heart and Stroke Big Bike will be in Parksville June 4 and Qualicum Beach June 5 and several organizations and businesses have registered to ride the bike and raise funds. One team in Parksville leading the way with over $2,000 in donations is the Coastal-Coast-A-Nators. Made up of members of Coastal Community Credit Union the team led by Wendy Penko will pedal through Parksville at 6 p.m. Tuesday as they support heart disease and stroke research. If they reach their $4,000 goal they’ll hit a five-year total of $20,000 in honour of the Big Bike’s 20th anniversary, said CCCU manager Mark Jones. Other teams include The Career Centre, Parksville & District Association for Community Living, RCMP, the Town of Qualicum Beach and Hearts in Motion Walking Club. Last year, more than 40,000 riders, in over 200 communities, helped raise more than $7 million for research. Teams made up of 29 enthusiastic riders committed to raise a minimum of $50 each for the the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, which is celebrating 50 years of working towards better cardiovascular health through research, health promotion and advocacy. Everyone is invited to stop by and support the teams leaving from the Parksville Community and Conference Centre from noon to 7 p.m. today and Ravensong Aquatic Centre from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow. For more visit www.bigbike. ca.
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN DEEP BAY
Director keeping cards close to chest The OCP and the Regional Growth Strategy would have to be amended for this proposal NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com
Does Bill Veenhof think it’s a good idea to virtually double the population in the Deep Bay area? The Area H director with the Regional District of Nanaimo isn’t saying. In an interview, Veenhof stressed he must remain neutral on the issue of a controversial development and therefore declined to give his opinion on the proposed Deep Bay strata development by Baynes Sound Investments, which would see 386 residential units and an RV resort with 292 units, along with park space, trails and a community building. “I’m trying to stay absolutely neutral on this one,” Veenhof said Thursday. “There are people for and against. We are having the conversation about where it goes and doubling the population is something for the local residents to decide, not me.” At a RDN meeting in April, several people spoke against the proposed development, while only developer Jim Crawford spoke in favour. However, Veenhof stressed he has had communication with several other people in the Deep Bay community who are also in favour of the plan. “There is certainly a group of people quite in favour of it,” he said. The RDN board is currently reviewing a proposed public consultation plan on the proposal and Veenhof expects it to be presented some time in mid-June. “That will lay out the public consultation,” he said. “That will have a survey of the residents and that survey will determine whether or not we actually go the distance of looking at the official community plan and the regional growth strategy.” For the development to go ahead, both the OCP and RGS would have to be amended. Veenhof has stated he will cast his vote in accordance with the majority will expressed in the survey.
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Summer Ambassadors for the B.C. Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) and Tire Stewardship B.C. (TSBC) were in Parksville Qualicum Beach last week to promote the recycling of used oil, antifreeze and tires. “We’re travelling around to canvas and attend locations in communities to promote public awareness about recycling…” said Carmen Ang during a stop at OK Tire in Parksville with fellow ambassador Nadine Hoyt. The pair are one of two teams visiting over
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaws: 1) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 1370.21” 2) “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 2000.88” 3) “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 2000.89” 4) “PLAN PARKSVILLE: A VISION FOR OUR FUTURE, OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW, 2013, NO. 1492” 1) “OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 1370.21” proposes to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 1370”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the Future Land Use Map designation from ‘Multifamily Residential’ to ‘Residential’ to facilitate policies in support of single-family residential development in a small-lot format on the property legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 87, Nanoose District, Plan 46927 (779 Stanhope Road), as shown shaded in black on the map below. 2) “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 2000.88” proposes to amend “City of Parksville Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the zoning designation from ‘Single Family Residential RS-1’ to the ‘Small Lot Residential SLR-1’ zone in order to allow for a single-family residential subdivision in a small-lot format on the property legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 87, Nanoose District, Plan 46927 (779 Stanhope Road), as shown shaded in black on the map below. MAP
3) “ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2013, NO. 2000.89” proposes to amend “City of Parksville Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000”. In general terms the purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the zoning designation from ‘Single Family Residential RS-1’ zone to the ‘Small Lot Residential SLR-2’ zone in order to facilitate a narrow format small-lot residential development on the properties legally described as Lots 17 and 18, District Lot 3, Nanoose District, Plan 6031 (625 and 633 Pioneer Crescent), as shown shaded in black on the map below. MAP
4) “PLAN PARKSVILLE: A VISION FOR OUR FUTURE, OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW, 2013, NO. 1492” proposes to replace “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2002, No. 1370”. In accordance with Sections 882 and 890 of the Local Government Act, the purpose of the public hearing is to allow the public to make representations to Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. The bylaw affects all lands and water contained within the City of Parksville, as outlined in black on the map below. MAP
PARKSVILLE LEGION
Cash poor, land rich Some form of independent senior living tops the legion’s wish list AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Progress is slow, but the Parksville Legion #49 has a lot going on while they work to re-develop their four prime downtown lots. “We’ve been talking to two companies, one from Ontario and one from the Lower Mainland,” said land use committee chair Don Livingstone. “Basically we’re waiting to see what they’re offering.” In their latest effort, the cash poor but land rich legion is hoping to find a partner to build a new building with a legion, housing and/or commercial space, costing the legion nothing and maybe generating revenue. Some form of independent senior living tops the legion’s wish list. Livingstone said a feasibility study a few years ago found that Parksville could easily absorb their project, plus another one. “The members are getting a little jaded, after 30 years of trying,” Livingstone said, pointing out they have been formally talking about re-development since at least 1985. The legion was built in 1929, added to twice, and is definitely showing its age, Livingstone said, but they don’t
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New president Shona Rowe (left) and manager Laura Bonner in front of the busy Parksville Legion they hope to replace.
want to put much money into it if they’re going to rebuild. He said they haven’t heard anything from the Ontario developer in a couple months, but have had several meetings with the Surrey-based company and are looking into the complex details of different forms of ownership and partnership that might work. Progress is also slowed by the fact that any formal decisions have to be cleared both by their members and the B.C./Yukon Command. “Assuming everything goes as planned — which it never does — (the company) said they could complete it by the end of 2013.” Meanwhile, new legion president Shona Rowe assures everyone they are still bursting with activity and bringing in some younger crowds with things like their Saturday night dances, featuring heavy metal
FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES CONFERENCE
Burger favours changes NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com
INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AND RELATED MATERIALS A copy of the proposed bylaws and documents may be inspected at the planning department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) weekdays, excluding statutory holidays, from Friday, May 31, 2013 to Monday, June 10, 2013. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws. DEBBIE COMIS Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.
band Fear of the Valley June 15. Timberline plays classic rock every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and they are looking to repeat Nanaimo’s success with regular singles dances starting next month. They also have karaoke (June 7) and music trivia on alternating Friday nights. And, of course, they are still busy with legion staples like Remembrance Day ceremonies and the Canada Day parade. They offer medical equipment loans of things like wheelchairs, have bingo every Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m. and all kinds of euchre, dominos, card games and pool. Don’t miss their big garage sale this Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the office at 250248-5633 or stop by to pick up their monthly calendar and newsletter.
The federal government and municipalities across the country need a whole new relationship says Parksville mayor Chris Burger. “Cities and towns are on the ground and we are the innovators,” Burger said. “We understand everyday issues Canadians face more than any other order of government. We live it. There’s a real push to get a new relationship with the federal government that will allow us to provide better advice and be part of an ongoing conversation beyond lobbying efforts.” Burger made the comments Friday as he prepared to attend the weekend’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference in Vancouver. The FCM on Friday issued a call for a new strategic federal-municipal partnership that goes beyond municipalities holding their hands out for more money. “Today’s report tells a story of a changing Canada where the issues Canadians care about are no longer purely federal or provincial issues,” said FCM president Karen Leibovici. “Issues such as safe streets, gridlock and climate change are playing out primarily in the places we call home.”
Burger enthusiastically supports the findings of the report. “I can relate it to a couple of things at the local level,” he said. “The Englishman River Water Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project is a good example. We are innovating with new technology that has very positive potential implications for the entire country. So how do we engage with the federal government in a meaningful way so that gets out to the feds so they understand there are ways and means that improve on the way we do things.” Similarly, he said, the need for greater cooperation goes the other way as well. “Look at the rail line,” he said. “That’s a classic example. If we ever return to having that, we need the federal government at the table, because without their engagement it’s never going to happen.” That sentiment was echoed by Leibovici. “For Canada to embrace the 21st Century with confidence it needs cities and communities that contribute according to their full potential,” she said. “Jurisdiction and constitution can no longer be used as excuses for inaction.”
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TURN IN YOUR GUNS: Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman shows off some of the firearms in police possession in Parksville. The RCMP are currently encouraging local residents to turn in any unwanted firearms. Anyone who would like to get rid of an unwanted firearm should call the Oceanside RCMP non-emergency number at 250-248-6111.
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he ink isn’t even dry on the ballots, the MLAs yet to be officially sworn into office, but it’s clear now there was a lot of Chicken Little talk going on during and just after the provincial election. If you believed the dire warnings of some, and the crying May 15, the election of the B.C. Liberals meant tankers up and down the coast, pipelines criss-crossing the province, a coal mine outside every town. We were all going to environmental hell, said the detractors. Oh yeah, and the sky is falling, too. Well, let’s review what has transpired in the scant 21 days since the B.C. Liberals won a surprising majority, and the spin games being subsequently played. It seems what some people want just isn’t good enough when they get if from someone they don’t like. Two days after the provincial election, the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) sent the Raven coal mine proposal back to the proponents with 114 pages of questions to answer if there was ever going to be a chance for this to even make a single step toward reality. In essence, it was a rejection of Raven’s application. Compliance Coal says it will do further work and re-submit, but the less-than-encouraging message from the government was clear. Would the EAO have come to the same decision regardless of the party in power? We want to believe science is what ruled the day so yes, but if the decision went the other way, you can bet your life the B.C. Liberals would have been the target of all the blame throwing. Late last week, Premier Christy Clark announced her government’s opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Said the Pembina Institute: “It is clear that (Clark) has listened to the concerns of British Columbians, considered the evidence presented by Enbridge and found the proposal fails to address the province’s environmental concerns.” Said NDP Leader Adrian Dix: “The B.C. Liberals signed away decision-making authority to Ottawa in 2010 and that has not changed. We know Ottawa continues to support the project, so saying ‘no’ today is a toothless gesture and the Liberals know it.” So, the feds are going to allow for this pipeline to be built regardless of B.C.’s opposition? Just going to ram it through and bulldoze the protestors who will likely show up in the hundreds or even thousands now that they have the backing of their provincial government? Stranger things have happened and we wouldn’t put it past this particular prime minister to plow ahead despite our province’s opposition, but then again, we also don’t see the sky falling like some others do. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters Pots and kettles Re: “Conservative MP calls for Duffy to resign.” May 23. Reading this article reminded me of English war-bride mother’s stoic wisdom. Sitting by our woodstove at our kitchen table in then rural Coquitlam (now the very upset Conservative MP James Moore’s riding), upon hearing of this kind of attempting to shift the blame on to others would just smile, glance at her old tea kettle and comment wisely ...” thats like the Kettle calling the pot black!.” A lineup of worried Conservatives and the prime minister himself are seeking to shift their involvement in “Duffy-gate” to the two ex-journalists their own caucus strategically picked to stack the very Senate they told us they would reform if elected. They defended the hapless Senators artfully, until the public furor and focus on the PM’s office became uncomfortable for them. When told top aides in the PMOs office were found illegally engineering covering up Duffy’s alleged expense misconduct, most of the Canadian public has a very difficult time believing the prime minister did not discuss this with his close chief of staff. Nigel Wright was noted for micromanaging the PM’s daily activities and had constant communication on strategy and public statements. I am sure many Conservative MPs and the PMO are ruffled. However, I suspect is more the ruffle of the public’s focus on how the prime minister himself could not have known of the plan to make this huge backroom payment of hush money to make this story go away. Upon hearing of the prime minister warning his cabinet against dishonest acts
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“Someone was already there, cutting the feet off the mum.” Robin CAmpbell see story page A1
and now listening to Conservative MPs lining up suddenly to attack their former Dream Team in the Senate calls for severe punishment and reform, my mother’s words again ring in my ear. Roy AlexAndeR Parksville
Christy run here? John Harding’s editorial May 28 (‘Some Suggestions’) points a finger directly at one of the major weaknesses in our political system. Yes, local issues were not addressed in the recent election campaign because most of us vote for a party and its proposed provincial agenda. Local issues remain on a wish list. The value of the candidate is based mostly on experience, not good looks or personality. In this constituency, we had three candidates with loads of good looks and personality, but virtually no experience. So, I have another suggestion to add to Harding’s. We have a premier without a seat in the legislature. Parksville Qualicum Beach is a dead certainty to elect a B.C. Liberal in a byelection, so ask Michelle Stilwell to step down to make way for Premier Christy Clarke to run. This would give us senior, experienced representation in the government and thus, perhaps, a higher priority from the decision-makers. Stilwell would be afforded the freedom to persue her athletic activities, which she has stated she intends to do, without interrupting the affairs of state. Sounds like a win-win to me.
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surrey is very niCe Recently, in Qualicum Beach, there have been a series of critical changes voted in primarily by three councillors. These votes are against the expressed wishes of the majority of citizens attending the many meetings concerning these changes. The most recent in this series of critical changes is the third reading approval of a five-storey, residential block. It will be a game changer for the character of Qualicum Beach. Its design is out of step, its size is out of step and it is going to be expensive for taxpayers — who will pay for the necessary infrastructure required such as buried wires and additional traffic lights? Throughout the series of changes I kept asking why? What is the purpose and benefit for our very special town? The answers the three councillors give often seem vague and/or off topic. However, in pursuing the explanations they gave for the development of this huge apartment block, I feel like I have fallen down the white rabbit hole where reason has been turned upside down. Building this apartment block that is objectionably oversized for our town and a completely different design than the craftsman style of our town will negatively affect Qualicum Beach’s attractiveness. The current charm and profile of Qualicum Beach with our beautiful Town Hall and clock tower visible for most places in town are keys to our town’s economic base. The town’s charisma, along with quality of life, are the reasons people come here to visit, return for subsequent visits and stay. Perhaps these three councillors would be happier running for council in Surrey.
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Rules to write by Apparently it is. You hear about things in the newspaper, like the washrooms in the park. janice booth Parksville
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No do-overs oN miNe Now that the dust has settled from the recent Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) rejection of the Compliance Coal Corporation application for an environmental assessment certificate, a review of the major information gaps in the application raises some interesting questions. Compliance spent nearly 10 months and an untold amount of money to compile and submit their application, and the EAO after six weeks of evaluation rejected it “identifying the major information requirements the EAO considered not to have been adequately addressed as per the AIR”. Was this due to incompetence, lack of due diligence or possibly just plain sloppiness? The response from Compliance to the application rejection was “it’s typical and not unexpected to get the application back, we’re not overly upset”. Basically saying they’re fine with the EAO giving them a “do-over”. Can you imagine a scenario where your child spent months on a term paper, knew what was required to be in the term paper, submitted the term paper and received an incomplete/failing grade, and their explanation to you, is “they weren’t overly upset,” it wasn’t unexpected to get a failing grade, besides the teacher gave them a do-over? Probably the most glaring area of missing information in the application centered around hydrology issues, water treatment, etc. How is it possible after all of the local government motions that included requests for comprehensive aquifer mapping, and the concerns raised by
the public on water issues, an application was submitted with so much missing hydrology information? John Snyder Fanny Bay
thiNk about water When you turn on your tap, you hope that safe water comes out, but do you ever stop to think about the actual source of that water? All around the world, drinking water source protection and management has proven to be the least costly, and the most effective way to provide sustainable and safe drinking water. We are very fortunate that we have a significant amount of precipitation in this area, and it is relatively free of airborne contamination. With large expanses of comparatively pristine land at elevations above the general population, there should be no problem with providing the region with a good quality, reasonably priced, sustainable supply of water. Think again, the writing has been on the wall for more than 20 years. There are some very serious issues relating to both water quality and quantity in the area. The powers to be will not come clean to the true picture of the water situation, or that many inappropriate decisions in the past have resulted in some very tenuous supply problems. Millions of dollars are being thrown at a supposed solution, with consultants reports piling high enough to build another dam. Residents should be encouraged to inquire
about the drinking water sources, i.e. watershed, catchment area, drainage basin, aquifer and groundwater levels for their particular drinking water supply. Another fact to consider is that water is a universal solvent and contains traces of almost everything that it contacts; landfill, auto-wrecking, septic systems, industrial drainage, and cemetery come to mind. I have posted some basic information on my website innovationbc.com. Trevor WickS Qualicum Beach
No laughiNg matter Thank you for the continued coverage of the Qualicum Beach town council meetings in The NEWS. In one of your most recent reports (‘Boundaries fuel debate’), I was particularly entertained by councillor Mary Brouilette’s assurance that the motion on the urban containment boundary is only intended to bring information to council and has nothing to do with making development easier. Your reporter didn’t say whether the councillor said this with a straight face. If so, kudos to Brouilette for another great comedic performance. The sad part, of course, is that her actions along with those of her two colleagues on council is no laughing matter. The damage to our town that will follow their continued assault on our OCP could be irreparable.
Thank you to the people in this area for their generous donations of fabric for our quilts for cancer. We are all volunteers — totally non profit . The quilts are a gift. No cost is ever passed on to the quilt recipient or to the person who requests the quilt. More often than not our volunteers donate their own fabric and we try to fundraise to get the money for the flannel backing and the inside battings. This is what makes this such a great area to live. STePhanie Szymczak Parksville
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Sadly, in this day and age, chupidity rules!
T
he great comedian George Carlin once said something that scared the hell out of me. “The average I.Q. is 100,” said George. “This means that half of all humanity is stupider than that.” But how can that be? We live in an age when we have an abundance of universities and libraries, educators and scholars, the Internet, TED talks…. A time when people can read and consult and collaborate and…access wisdom more than ever before, and yet… Read the news. 21 INJURED BY WALKING ON HOT COALS blares one headline. Apparently, nearly two dozen mature adults attending a motivational seminar in San Jose, California were treated by firefighters for second and third-degree burns which they received after being encouraged to walk barefoot on whitehot coals by self-help guru Tony Robbins. Burned from walking barefoot on glowing coals heated up to 1,100 degrees C. Who could possibly have foreseen? Then there’s the tragic case of Richard
Swanson, recently killed by cied. a pickup truck on Highway Schettino has been 101 on the outskirts of Lincharged with incompetence, coln City, Oregon. manslaughter (32 passengers By Arthur Black Mister Swanson was died) and abandoning ship struck while dribbling a soc(Schettino claims he ‘slipped cer ball on the side of Highand fell’ into a lifeboat in the way 101. midst of the evacuation). He planned to dribble But here’s the chutzpah/ that soccer ball down the stupidity element: Schettino entire length of the Ameriis counter-suing the cruise can west coast through the line that fired him — for mountains and jungles of wrongful dismissal. Mexico and various Central and South He claims his skilful actions after the American countries, all the way to Sao ship went aground prevented the deaths Paolo, Brazil, in time for the opening cer- of ‘even more passengers’. emonies of the World Cup in 2014. And then there’s our home-grown geI’d suggest a one-word inscription on nius of chutzpah/stupidity (call it chuhis tombstone: SERIOUSLY? pidity?). I refer of course to that strutting, Sometimes the membrane between chirping chipmunk in charge (alas) of the chutzpah and stupidity is hairline fine. National Hockey League, Gary Bettman. Take the case of Francesco Schettino. Here is a man who, in his 20-year Signor Schettino used to be a ship’s cap- chokehold on the League has chased tain, but he’s been unemployed since he teams out of Quebec and Winnipeg while piled his luxury liner, the Costa Concor- awarding franchises to such hockey hotdia, into the Italian island of Giglio while beds as Columbus, St. Louis and Tampa showing off to a female passenger he fan- Bay.
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And oh yes … Phoenix. Bettman’s done such a fine job on the Phoenix franchise the experts say it may finally turn a profit next year. Providing the Coyotes don’t play any games. The Phoenix Business Journal claims the Phoenix Coyotes could have seen some black ink in the 2012-2013 season – but only if the lockout had continued for the entire season. It seems those sky-high salaries the players command when they’re on the ice are killing the owners financially. So it’s come to this: based on the team’s projections, the only way for the Phoenix Coyotes to make money is if they never play. Nice deke, Mister B! The writer Harlan Ellison once wrote that the two most abundant things in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity. Don’t tell Bettman about the hydrogen though — he’ll try to sell it an NHL franchise.
Arthur Black is a regular columnist. He lives on Salt Spring Island.
Free talk on internationonal volunteers set at library The Qualicum Beach Library invites everyone to a special presentation on volunteering in developing countries from an Island reporter with experience. On Monday, June 17 at 11 a.m. Victoria based reporter Sarah Petrescu will speak about her year-long sabbat-
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JUNE 10 IN QUALICUM BEACH
Joy Kills sorrow singer comes home Stop here is one of only three in Canada on this North American tour LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
The Boston-based string band Joy Kills Sorrow is currently touring through the United States and will be coming to Canada, making their usual stop in Qualicum Beach on June 10. “We always have a great time playing Qualicum, and it’s good excuse for me to come home,” said lead singer with the group and former resident, Emma Beaton. Joy Kills Sorrow consists of Beaton at the helm with powerful and captivating vocals, Matthew Arcara on guitar, Wes Corbett on banjo, Jacob Jolliff on mandolin and Zoe Guigueno on bass. They’ve been described as “Accomplished virtuosos, and it shows in every note,” by Acous-
tic Guitar magazine and their last album This Unknown Science (2011) was “on the cutting edge of acoustic,” according to the Boston Globe. The group is releasing a new EP on June 4 called Wide Awake, featuring six new songs and one cover: The Postal Service’s 2003 electro-pop hit Such Great Heights. With this song the group works their magic recreating an electronic hit with their traditional string band instruments. Beaton said the new album differs from their previous two albums in that it was self-produced which allowed them to really focus on their sound, making the music rich and powerful while still holding true to their acoustic style. “It’s as indie rock as we could make it sound while still definitely being an acoustic band as we’ve always been,” she said. The group picked up a new bass player in January of this year, Guigueno, who’s from
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Former resident Emma Beaton will be returning to the area to play a show with her band Joy Kills Sorrow Monday, June 10.
Mayne Island. Beaton said Guigueno was living in Toronto when they met her at the FolkWest Festival in Victoria a cou-
ple years ago. They heard she left her band recently and they needed a bass player, so it was a perfect match.
Guitarist Arcara described her as a strong, dynamic bass player and a really strong singer. See FAMILY, page A27
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Exiting things are on the horizon at the McMillan Art Centre, now better known as the MAC, as its centennial celebrations kick into high gear. The old McMillan school building, which has been in the heart of Parksville for 100 years, is starting to show her age but a restoration program is underway to give the old building a face lift. A $100,000 grant from a Job Creation Partnership is helping pay for the work. MAC Board President Chris Raines said once the renovations are completed the building will be beautiful on the inside
and out. It’s expected the work will take a few months to complete. In the meantime, several events are scheduled at the MAC throughout the month of June to celebrate the MAC’s 100th birthday. A Ragtime/Dixieland concert featuring Bill Cave and his band will take place June 7 at 7 p.m. An alumni tea is schedule for June 12 and reservations must be made for the event. There is a Blues Cabaret concert June 14 and a Centennial Family Fun Day happens June 15. On June 21 there will be a special Centennial MACoustic folk night, and on June 28 there is a Swing to Rock & Roll concert.
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Coffee lovers have every excuse to indulge in their favourite cup of joe on Wednesday, June 5 as Tim Hortons once again hosts Camp Day. The annual event will help raise money to send less fortunate kids in the community on a camping adventure of a lifetime. On Camp Day, every penny from coffee sales during the 24 hour period, as well as money raised through special events and activities is donated to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. Last year’s event raised more than $11 million chain-wide and more than $6,000 was generated at the Parksville location. Since 1974, more than 185,000 children have benefited from a Foundation camp experience and this year more than 16,000 kids will attend one of the six Foundation camps. Locally, two children from School District 69 went to the Kananaskis camp in Alberta last year at no cost to their families. Jean Forrest, general manager of the Parksville Tim Hortons, said two more kids will go this year and she knows from first-hand experience how great the Kananaskis camp is. “I went to the camp on the Mother’s Day long weekend in May. It was awesome,” she revealed. Forrest was part of a work bee of Tim Hortons employees who help clean up and prepare the camps for their summer campers who get to experience a once-in a-lifetime camping experience. She admitted that although she
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The NEWS’ publisher Peter McCully, left, and editor John Harding will be serving up coffee from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday during Tim Hortons’ Camp Day, where money is raised for the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation. Harding was overheard saying: “I just hope I don’t break anything.”
worked hard sprucing up the camp it was a labour of love. “We did jobs like painting and cutting wood. I had callouses on my hands afterwards but it was nice to see the camp and how well run it is,” she agreed. Forrest who brought her 11-yearold grandson with her, said next year they hope to bring more of their staff to the camp for clean up day.
The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation was established in 1974 by Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of the Tim Hortons chain, to honour Tim Horton’s love for children and his desire to help those less fortunate. The Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing a fun-filled camp environment for children from economically disadvantaged homes.
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West Coast sea life inspires pair of artists BRENDA GOUGH
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An artistic collaboration between glass crafter Christopher Smith and metal sculptor Dave Kasprick is on display until June 8 in the Brown Gallery at The Old School House (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach.
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The artists who both have studios in Nanoose Bay figured their art pieces would fit well together so the pair teamed up and created an incredible sculpture that highlights west coast sea life, elements both of them like to incorporate into their work . Kasprick said the piece which
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Residents of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach are fortunate when it comes to eating lunch and dinner in the elegant central dining room. The seasonal menu choices are mouth watering and the Chef’s Showcase Dinner May 30, which featured Filet Wellington with brandy peppercorn sauce, was as delicious as it looks here in the kitchen with Executive Chef Norman Mueller.
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Walk ‘n’ Roll Saturday ‘ It is a way to promote healthy living and community spirit’ BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor
In celebration of Seniors Week, The Gardens will be hosting the Third Annual Walk ‘n’ Roll event on Saturday, June 8. Walkers, scooter riders and nordic pole enthusiasts are invited to join in at 1:30 p.m. for a three-km walk on the Dollymount Trail, which is located beside The Gardens at 650 Berwick North in Qualicum Beach. Following the walk at 2:30 p.m. there will be entertainment and refreshments on the grounds of the retirement complex. Elvis Impersonator Flashback Freddy will be rocking the hits of the 50s and 60s and anyone who show up in their retro attire can enter to win a fabulous wellness gift basket. The Gardens offers several lifestyle options
including independent living rental suites, condominiums for ownership, funded assisted living, complex care, funded as well as private pay which offers respite and palliative care. There is no shortage of fun things to do at the facility, which offers a host of services and activities for its residents and their families. Marketing Coordinator Julie Chambers said the Walk ‘n’ roll event is one way they bring their residents and other members of the community together. Chambers said the event has attracted a lot of people from around the community as well as the residents. “Everyone loves the event. It is well attended. It is a way to promote healthy living and community spirit,” she said. Although the event is open to the public, RSVP is required. Please call 250-752-2818 or email: jchambers@retirementconcepts.com to get your name on the party list.
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The group will be performing around the United States for the next few months, and are only making three stops in Canada on their current tour: in Vancouver, Victoria and Qualicum Beach. Beaton said she enjoys her concerts at home. “Since my parents and our friends are at the shows it’s always easy and fun to do,” she said.
Joy Kills Sorrow is performing at the Oceanside Community Baptist Church at 600 Beach Rd in Qualicum Beach, which has limited seating. Tickets are $20 available from the Vintage Candy Shop. The show starts at 7:30. The group’s new EP will be available at the show. For more on Joy Kills Sorrow visit www.joykillssorrow.com.
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3rd Annual Walk ‘n’ Roll Event Saturday June 8th, 2013, 1:30pm Walkers, Scooters and Nordic pole walkers: Meet us at 1:30 pm for a 3 km walk on the Dollymount Trail (located beside The Gardens & KSS) At 2:30 pm join us for Entertainment and Refreshments with the sounds of Flashback Freddy (Elvis Impersonator) Show up in your best 50’s and 60’s gear and enter to win a fabulous wellness gift basket.
This event is open to the public RSVP is required. Please call 250.752.2818 or email Julie Chambers at jchambers@retirementconcepts.com 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach
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Blacksmith artist Dave Kasprick, right, likes to create sea creatures and kelp out of metal and glass crafter Christopher Smith enjoys creating glass fish so the two teamed up to create this masterpiece now on display at TOSH.
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“I like that he goes in different directions. That is what I want to do … keep on changing.” Kasprick also likes to learn from other artisans and he is hoping some of his forging friends will be on hand during his upcoming open house June 8 and 9 to show off their blacksmithing techniques. “It will be a demo weekend. People can ask questions and see how the forge works,” he advised. It will also be a fundraiser for the Nanoose Bay food bank. Each month, the Nanoose Bay Community Cupboard provides a week’s
worth of food for up to 100 local residents and Kasprick agreed supplies are needed throughout the year. “I am sure the food bank needs help and hopefully I can help them out a little bit right now.” Kasprick will be donating 10 per cent of his open house sales to the Community Cupboard. The forge will be fired up June 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2155 Spur Place in Nanoose Bay. Call 250-468-7489 or visit: www.redcodforge.ca.
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Some gardens are a work of art. Some gardens are captured in works of art and some very few are works of art that are also captured on canvass as art. That’s what Terri Bowen and her team in Deep Bay are planning when they present what they are calling their G-art-den Tour on June 23. The event will feature 12 spectacular gardens in the Bowser area, each with as many as five artists painting the beauty of what they see there. Bowen said this is the third time the event has been held in the area. “We wanted to hold it every other year, but it didn’t work,” she said, “so we decided to go every three years and the last one was in 2010.”
The self-guided tours will kick off at 10 a.m. and continue to 4 p.m., with a strawberry tea from 2-5 p.m. and an art auction at the Lighthouse Community Hall, with the paintings created in the gardens on the auction block. “You start your tour when you get your passport and that shows all of the directions and the places to go. There are several places to pick up $15 tickets for the tour, including the Salish Sea Market or Stream side Nursery, the Raintree Gallery, Kendor in Qualicum Beach or Buckerfields in Parksville. Volunteers are still needed for this event. Anyone who would like to get involved should call Patricia at 250-927-2770.
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EveryMonday
SENIORS’ ART GROUP
MOVIES FOR SENIORS
Every other week, QB Seniors’ Activity Ctr.703 Memorial Ave. 250-752-7131 details.
1:00pm, QB Seniors’ Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave. 250-594-7307
QB CARPET BOWLING
NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE
Monday & Wednesdays, 12:45pm at the QB Civic Centre. Info: Maggie 250-752-1156
Open for Public Viewing March-December 2013. 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. niwra.org
FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
SANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERY
Open Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am-4pm
Music with Peter Mason. 5:30-8:30pm 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478
BRIDGE
6:45pm; Qualicum Legion. 250-594-6228
COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA
NAVY LEAGUE CADETS
3rd Fri/mo. ‘til May 2013. 7pm. Rodeo Grounds Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy. www.chrco.org
4th Sat. Parksville Legion 250-752-6532
EUCHRE
OCEANSIDE STROKE RECOVERY BRANCH
PV Legion 1:30pm; 250-248-6842
ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS
Fridays, 11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring a lunch. Kathleen 250-752-9796.
7-9pm every Monday (except holidays). PV Community Centre, 132 Jensen Ave, PV. Guests are free! 250-248-2317 arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org
O.A.P.O.
Branch No. 49 meets at Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet, Parksville
PARKSVILLE ADULT BADMINTON
Monday and Wednesday at Springwood Middle School 7-9pm. Cost $7 per session. Phone 250-248-8857 for more information.
Q.B. WALKING CLUB
Meets Fridays, 8:30am; 250-752-6007
THE BREAKFAST CLUB—OBISNET
QUALICUM BEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB
Every Friday 10am; White Spot
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT
Every Friday night, at the Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach 250-752-9111.
EverySaturday
every Monday evening at QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door).6:45-10pm. Playing knowledge of Bridge required. Lori Pross : 250-752-0196
TOPS BC 4248 PV
8:30-11am. St. Ann/St. Edmunds Church,
BISHOP OF BOWSER CHESS CLUB
Meets 1pm at Henry’s Kitchen, Qualicum Bay. Everyone welcome. Robert 250-757-8709 or bowserchess.pqworks.com
SANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERY
Music with Bob Hiebert. 5:30-8pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478
MEN’S SNOOKER
7pm. Q.B. Legion. 250-753-818
FOOTBALL NIGHT
every Monday Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055
NAVY LEAGUE CADETS
Meets 6:30pm for 9-12 year old girls and boys. PV Elementary School
RAVENSONG MASTERS SWIM CLUB Saturdays 8:30am-noon 250-248-9883
PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB
BOXERCISE for EVERYONE
Meets third Monday of month. 8:30am. Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville 250-752-1072. parksvilleprobus.ca.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6am & 6pm. Saturdays at 9:00am, Genesis Boxing & Fitness, Parksville. 250-248-5511
OPEN MIC NIGHT
EverySunday
Every Mon. at The Shady Rest Pub, 7-10pm, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
BINGO
PV ADULT BADMINTON
Fraternal Order of Eagles. PV Legion 6-6:45pm & 9pm. 146 Hirst, PV
Mondays, 7-9pm, Springwood School, $7 drop-in. 250-248-8857
EveryMonday QB CRIBBAGE
CON’T
EveryTuesday
First Monday/mo. 7pm. QB Legion, 250-752-2340
ABLE TENNIS
7pm; QB Community Hall; 250-248-6158
EveryTuesday
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 1st Tuesday /mo.1:30-3:00pm., Stanford Place, 250 Craig St., Parksville. Info: Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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QUALICUM ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Third Tuesdays. 1:30-3pm, Community Room, The Gardens of Qualicum, Qualicum Beach. 1-800-462-2833 AND Stanford Place, 250 Craig St, Parksville, Info: 1-800-462-2833
PQ MAC USERS GROUP OCEANSIDE
DARTS FOR SENIORS
EveryWednesday
1:00pm, Parksville Seniors’ Activity & DropIn Centre, 144 Middleton. 248-3200.
AIR CADETS REGISTRATION
6:15-9pm at the QB Airport hangar.
OS CONCERT BAND
Every Tuesdays, 7:30pm at KSS High School, New members welcome. Cal 250-752-5909
Meets 2nd Tuesday month 7pm; The Forum, City Hall, PV, 250-954-1348. www.pqmug.ca
WOMEN’S BADMINTON
1:30-3pm, Looking for new members Arrowsmith Activity hall, 250-752-1103
EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB
(all skill levels invited) 7pm Qualicum Beach Legion. Contact 250-752-8178
MEN’S SNOOKER
Meets third Wed/month, QBCC 7.00pm. 250-752-6129
LIVE VOCAL MUSIC
TTHE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS’ FAMILY HISTORY CENTRE
ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM
PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP
with group “Nous Chantons” 1:30-3:30pm. For location call 250-248-8714.
Art classes by donation, 11am-3pm. 250248-8185
SANDBAR CAFE & ART GALLERY
Open Tues. 9am-4pm and Tues. evenings by appt. 591 Arbutus Str. QB. 250-752-2233
SINGING in FRENCH
Wednesday, 7-9pm, Springwood School, $7 drop-in. Info: 250-248-8857
QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB
Meets 1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall. 9am
CON’T
OS COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB
Meet Tuesdays 8:30-10:30am in the Middle School when school is on. Bob 250-951-3001.
EveryWednesday
PV ADULT BADMINTON
OCEANSIDE WOOD CARVERS
Meets 4th Wed/month, 2pm. St. Columba Church Hall. 250-248-2670. Music with Jan Verkerk. 5:30-7pm. 6087 W. Island Hwy. 778-424-4478 Every Wed. 6:30am meeting at 7am at Beach Club Resort, PV 181 Beachside Dr.
YOGA FOR SENIORS
11:15am, Parksville Seniors’ Activity Centre, 144 Middleton Ave. 248-3200
Every Wednesday evening, 6-9pm, in the restaurant at The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Basic and social. Weekly classes. Q.B. Community Centre. 250-752-3151
AIR CAN. PIONAIRS COFFEE KLATCH
3rd Wed. 10:30am. Bayside Inn 250-752-3575
SEA CADETS
Ages 12-19 meets on Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm; 250-248-2677BLT2
NANOOSE SENIORS
EveryThursday
PV T.O.P.S.
Parksville City Hall. Every Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm. 250-954-3073
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 7pm the first Thursday/mo. at The Gardens. Contact the Breast Cancer Group at 250-752-7489 or brook@shaw.ca.
PARKSVILLE LIONS
FASD PARENT-TO -PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
BADMINTON AND MINI-TENNIS For adults. In the Lighthouse Centre in Qualicum Bay, Thurs. @ 7 pm. Equipment provided, beginners welcome. 250-757-8307
OS SENIORS BADMINTON 50+
OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES
Meetings second Thursday at the Qualicum Beach Legion at 2pm, 250-752-8080
Meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy East, Parksville.Bring your laptop or Android device.
MID ISLAND BLUEGRASS SOCIETY No meeting, getting ready for festivals.
LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE
Tuesdays. Free classes. 6:15pm McMillan Art Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. www.freemeditation.ca
VIGIL FOR PEACE
Tuesdays. 4:30-5:30pm. Clocktower in Parksville. 250-248-8809 First and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. 241 Moilliet 250-248-5806/250-248-9392 every Tuesday & Thursday 1-3pm at Arrowsmith Activity Centre Ford Rd. Coombs $5 drop in or monthly Info: 250-752-8760
ROTARY CLUB OF QB SUNRISE
Tuesday mornings, 7 am at Rotary House Fern Dr. and Beach Rd. TOPS - TAKING POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY weekly 6:30-8pm, Little Qualicum Community Hall. Info:250-752-1275
OCEANSIDE GRANDMOTHERS TO GRANDMOTHERS BOOK SALE— Sat., June 8 9am-3pm, Wembley Mall. Proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by AIDS.
LIGHTHOUSE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL— Thursday, June 27-30, 7:00-10:00pm, Qualicum Bay Lions Ballfields, 280 Lions Way. www.lighthousebluegrass.com
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Meets at 11:30am for lunch at Nanoose Place on Second Wed. of month Have fun, meet new people. Wed. nights 4-6pm. St. Stephen’s Church, old lounge. Delores. 250-248-5385 Every Wed. at Knox United Church, PV. 4-5pm, Info: 250-248-3927 Caregivers of people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, 10am. 250-752-6766, ext119 Meetings 9:30-11:30am 250-954-3411
EVERYVOICE SINGERS
Weds. 7-9pm Errington Hall. 250-228-2247 PHOTOGRAPHY Oceanside photographers meets first Wed month QB Civic Centre 7pm 250-752-8398
TIMBERLINE DANCE
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Q.B. CORONATION STREET CLUB MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT GROUP
Meets last Thur/mo. the Gardens, Q. Beach. 1:30pm. Wellness Rm. FMI Val 250-468-7556.
PV LEGION
Dominoes every Thursday, 1pm
POOL, PV LEGION
Every Thurs., 6:45pm. No experience needed
7:30-10:30pm. Parksville Legion #49, 146 Hirst Street. Info: 250-752-8542.
PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB
CARD GAMES - CRIBBAGE
Every Wed. 1pm, $2 drop-in. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club - 149 E. Stanford PV.
RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS
Dance every Wed. Noon-3pm Qualicum Beach Community Hall
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Every Wed. 11am-Noon, register at oceansidehospice.com or call 250-752-6227
First Thursday of the month at PV Community Centre at 7pm. parksvillenewcomers.net
NANOOSE BAY LIONS
Nanoose Place. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 7:00pm. 250-927-0518
RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS
Dance every Thursday 5-8pm, Nanoose Place.
COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS
7:30pm; Rotary House, Beach and Fern in Qualicum Beach. $2.50 p.p.
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Local TD branch contributes to Change The United Way of Central and Northern Vancouver Island (UWCNVI) announced this week that employees at TD branches from the Central and North Island contributed $17,861 through their employee giving program as well as a $6,000 corporate donation from TD to the Change Starts Here campaign. The campaign raised over $700,000 in the Central Island to support 26 life-changing programs in our community. “TD employees and staff know that their donation makes a real difference in local people’s lives,” said Signy Madden, UWCNVI executive director. “Their donations go directly to empowering kids to succeed through mentorship, ensuring vulnerable seniors get a hot lunch daily or supporting people with mental illness as they reintegrate back into society. A big thank you to the branches for getting on-board with United Way and supporting a positive investment in their community.” Oceanside branch managers Leah Page from Qualicum Beach and Jim Kupiak from Parksville are all proud supporters of United Way and excited to be on-board again this year for the 2013 fundraising campaign. Donations to the United Way support local charities including Oceanside Hospice Society, Errington Therapeutic Riding Association and the District 69 of Society of Organized Services (SOS). Employee giving programs, donations and volunteers are sought throughout the year. Contact UWCNVI at 250-729-7400 or info@uwcnvi.ca or visit www.uwcnvi.ca to learn more. — NEWS Staff
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QF excited about new Langford location Quality Foods, which began in Qualicum Beach as Qualicum Foods in 1982, says it will soon offer their award-winning grocery shopping experience to the Langford area beginning May 2014. The company’s three founding partners, John Briuolo, Ken Schley and Noel Hayward believe the time is right for a move to Victoria. “We’re very excited to offer our unique brand to the residents of Langford and the surrounding communities,” states Hayward.
Said Director of Operations Ken Schley: “We have been working very hard for several years to create a presence south of the Malahat, so this is very exciting to be able to finally be involved with these communities as a good neighbour, reliable employer and exceptional grocer.” Although transformation of an existing building on the Langford Parkway has yet to begin, Hayward says the recruiting process begins this week.
“It’s not too early to get the right people lined up with the right duties,” he remarks. “We want everyone to be in top form once the store opens, and that requires a lot of preparation and planning.” “We offer a unique shopping experience, so the sooner the better to ensure our new people absorb the culture of exceptional service and sense of community.” “The store will have a mix of local tal-
ent and imports from other QF stores,” said Briuolo, who estimates between 75 and 100 spots will be filled initially, made up primarily of front-line customer service people to senior management. “We will be looking at all positions and all departments right away. It’s wide open right now.” — NEWS Staff / Submitted by Quality Foods
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NOTICE IS hereby given to Barbara (Tyna) Hughes that household goods stored at Oceanside Storage Inc. located at 1270 Alberni Hwy. Parksville will disposed on June 13, 2013 unless the outstanding account is settled prior to this date.
Lawrence Arthur Drage (Lou) May 18, 1931 - May 17, 2013
The family of Lou Drage are deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 17, 2013 in Trillium Lodge. Many will remember him from his many years of volunteer work with Senior Peer Counselling, the SOS and Senior Advocate. He was identified as “The cool dude with the white hat�. Lou was born in Toronto, Ontario on May 18th, 1931. He served in the Canadian Navy for 5 years, then went on to work with Zellers and The Hudsons Bay Company for over 38 years. Lou will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Reta; his children Brad (deceased) Storme, Kim, Danna, Traci and their spouses; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Please join us on Sunday July 14th for a Celebration of Life to be held at the Windsor Court Community Centre, 454 Morison Ave., Parksville, BC from 1-4pm.
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Gloria Noga December 1, 1935 – May 25, 2013 Sadly, on Saturday May 25, 2013, Gloria passed away peacefully. Loving wife of 53 years to Rod; dear mother to sons, Greg (Vanessa) of New Westminster and Ross (Rina) of Australia; sister to Joan Michael; and proud grandmother of 6 wonderful grandchildren. Gloria also leaves to mourn her passing many extended family and friends. She enjoyed life and was always lending a helping hand and sharing her smile with others. Those who knew Gloria will remember her for her vibrant personality. The family extends their gratitude to the care providers at Origin at Longwood and Astoria for the special care they were able to provide. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road in Parksville, BC on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:00 am. There will be a reception to follow. An informal Memorial Service will also be held in North Vancouver at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gloria’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of BC, # 200 - 1585 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo BC V9S 1G4.
The McGarvey/Windsor McGarvey/Windsor family family at at large large are are deeply deeply The saddened by by the the passing passing of of our ourFather, Father,Grandfather, Grandfather, saddened Brother, Uncle, Uncle, best best friend friend and andmentor. mentor. Brother, Lonnie was was born born in in Alert Alert Bay, Bay, BC BC and and grew grew up up inin Lonnie Vancouver, BC. BC. He Hestarted startedlogging loggingat ataavery veryearly earlyage age Vancouver, and decided decided itit was was fiďŹ shing shing that thatwon wonover overhis hisheart heartatat and the age age of of 14. 14. He He met met Penny Penny in in Bella Bella Bella, Bella, B.C. B.C.inin the 1958 and and they they raised raised their their family familyin inVancouver, Vancouver,BC. BC. 1958 Lonnie was was well well know know up upand anddown downour ourbeautiful beautifulBC BC Lonnie Coast and and was wasLegendary Legendry for catching the the 1st 1stKiller Killer Coast for catching Whale in in captivity captivity “Namuâ€?. “Namuâ€?. Whale In 1988 1988 they they decided decide for easier life life in in Qualicum Qualicum In for an an easier Beach, BC BC were were he he enjoyed enjoyed being being out outon onthe thewater, water, Beach, meeting friends friends for for coffee, coffee, berry berry picking picking && just just meeting watching the the eagles eagles fly.y. watching Lonnie always alwaysmet metyou youwith witha awelcoming welcoming smile and Lonnie smile and a a Iron Grip! generosity legendary and he Iron Grip! His His generosity was was legendary and he truly truly an was an original! Hebe will be remember being was original! He will remembered forfor being a a hard working ďŹ sherman, providing for family, his family, hard working fisherman, providing for his but but most allkind his kind heart! most of allofhis heart! Lonnie lived lived aa full full and and happy happy 80 80 Years Years and and will will be be Lonnie greatly missed missed by by his his loving loving wife wife and andhockey hockeybuddy buddy greatly Penny, His His children children “The “The 55 K’sâ€?, K’sâ€?, (Kim, (Kim, Kevin, Kevin,Karen, Karen, Penny, Kelli && Kurtis) Kurtis) and and their theirsignifi signiďŹ cant cantothers, others,44sisters, sisters Kelli andespecially especiallyallall wonderful grandchildren but hishis wonderful grandchildren thatthat he he loved so much. loved so much. Please join join us us in in aa “Celebration “Celebration of of Lonnie’s Lonnie’s Lifeâ€? Lifeâ€?to to Please be held held on on Friday, Friday, June June 21, 21, 2013 2013 @ @ 1:00 1:00 PM PMat atthe the be Branch #49 #49 LEGION LEGION in in Parksville, Parksville,B.C. B.C. Branch We will will never never forget forgethow how We “The Cow Cow kicked kicked Nelly Nelly in in the theBelly Bellyin inthe theBarn!â€? Barn!â€? “The
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Harry Joyce, deceased, formerly of 1304 Sunrise Drive, Parksville, in the Province of British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Harry Joyce are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Chelsea D. Wilson, Administrator of the Estate of Harry Joyce with Will Annexed (the “Administrator�) c/o 111 Wallace Street, Nanaimo British Columbia, V9R 5B2 on or before July 5, 2013, after which date the Administrator will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice.
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Ian passed away after a long battle with COPD. He is predeceased by his first wife Merellia on December 22, 1987. He is leaving behind his partner and very best friend Gail Hetherington, his sons Rob (Lana), Ernie, Harold (Madeline) and daughter Barb. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Michelle (Daryal), Randy (Afton), Thea, Ellaine (Chad), Methasse, Neil & Shawn, Jacob & Mathew and four great grandchildren Taylor, Sam, Olivia & Cohen. The family would like to thank the staff at Arrowsmith Lodge, (the very special ones that looked after Ian and made him laugh and who spoiled him. You know who you are. The family can’t thank you enough). Also the friends that visited him, you made his day. We often think of bygone days when we were all together, the family chain is broken now, but memories live on forever. Donation’s can be made to the BC Lung Association or Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children in Ian’s memory. No flowers please. A service will be held at the Baptist Church on Pym Street in Parksville on June 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.
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Born in Denmark March 14th, 1917, Died May 24th, 2013 Carl Gustav passed away in Nanoose Bay on May 24th, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, June; one Brother, Jorgen; three sons, Jan (Jytte), Erik (Kate), Poul (Melanie); grandchildren, Ann-Louise, NielsHenrik, Christian, Charlotte, Cecilie, and Henrik; and 7 great grandchildren. The Great Dane will be missed by all that knew him. There is no service planned
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COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
FURNITURE 2 ULTRA Matic Single beds with remotes. Exc. Cond. Will sell separately. $300 ea. or $500 for 2. Call 250-248-8588
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DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE: Near Boardwalk, 2 bdrm, 2 bath adult only condo. NS/NP. 5 appl’s, gas F/P. Avail. July 1st. Call (250)333-8788.
ANTIQUE PLAYER Pano Built in 1913. Approx 100 rolls of music beautiful sound, very good condition. $2,500. 250-334-3667
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
Ladysmith Semi-oceanfront 6.5 acres, 2,600ft, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Thermal windows, etc. $448,000. Agents welcome. (250)245-8950
ANTIQUE WARDROBE, 6’ tall x 4’. $315. Call (250)758-1305 FAUX LEATHER espresso swivel rocker recliner, in excellent condition, $200. Call (250)752-2274. LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835
GARAGE SALES QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. June 9th (8-12). Pancake breakfast & Flea Market. Small animal swap & entertainment. Lions Club Silent Auction. Tables $10. rain or shine. Phone 250757-8481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH, 544 West 1st Ave., June. 8, (8-1). The Cdn Fed. Of University Women P/Q Fundraiser helps provide scholarships for young women. Lots for everyone.
HOBBIES & CRAFTS GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates. Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com
MEDICAL SUPPLIES AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers Local service. Save $$ 1-866-404-8827 www.aquassure.com
1090 PEPPER PL., MORNINGSTAR
Executive 2,650 sq ft, plus 960 sq ft in-law suite, double lot behind 15th gold tee, open California style, vaulted ceilings, custom solid oak cabinetry, sunken wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, oversized 3 dr garage, RV & boat parking, west facing full-width patio. $749,000. Contact: 250-937-7779.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 0% Down! Easy to buy. Call (250)753-0160 for more info.
BBQ, COLEMAN. Even heat, small space, 460 sq.in. 30,000 BTU, Clean, used 1 summer only. Paid $336. Sell $220. (250)751-0467, Nanaimo.
QUALICUM BAY. Revenue opportunity on Vancouver Island, BC with leased out Cafe’ & your home on one property. Ocean front popular cafe’ plus 3 bd / 2 full bath home, 1.11 acres, fully fenced, sewage treatment plant, secure Sea Wall protected, & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for info.
QUALICUM MANOR Apartments, 2 bdrm, 896 sq ft, grd floor, patio, N/S, N/P, excellent condition, in quiet civilized bldg, mins to all amens, $950 mo. Avail June. 1st. Please call Bill at (250)752-6997.
VICTORIA LAKE at Port Alice, north Vancouver Island. One acre with 3 cabins. Only $136,000. (250)668-8744, timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com
HOUSES FOR SALE
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 0% down. (250)753-0160 for more info.
CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER Briggs & Straton motor, 6.75 series, 21�, key start, front wheel drive. Hardly used. $400 obo. Call (250)248-2605
Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
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H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073 LIGHT OAK entertainment centre,comes with 2 speakers, TV, radio, tape deck, cd player, vhs player, record player & headphones. $150 complete. Also reclining loveseat, $100. Call 250-752-6007
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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTIVE COMMERCIAL SPACE - Craig St, in vibrant downtown Parksville. Near Tuesday Night Market and Community Centre. 1160 sq ft. Call Keith - 1 (866) 682-4244
HILLIERS, SMALL, very clean cottage on rural property. Suits quiet, single person. $550 p/m incld’s. util’s. Avail. now or July 1st. Call 250-752-6964
MOBILE HOMES & PADS ERRINGTON- 2 bdrm mobile home, 8 mins from Parksville, recently updated, wood F/P, electric heat, small yard, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP. $750. Avail. immed. (250)248-3132.
NANOOSE, Clean 2BD, 1 Bath, 16x20 stor. shed,new paint/floors, F/S, W/D, DW, Small pet neg. Quiet mature tenant pref. N/S Ref’s. $1000 + util. 250-927-4388
NORTH QUALICUM private on acreage, open concept 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1100 sq ft, own laundry, single garage, bright & clean. NS/NP. $1100 mo. 12th month free. Avail immed. 250-248-7570 (day)
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SUITES, LOWER NANOOSE BAY- steps to Fairwinds Golf & Marina. 2 bdrms, 5 appls, furnished. Ocean and garden views. NS/NP. $950. Available June. 1st. Call (250)468-9901 or email: damali@shaw.ca
WHISKEY CREEK, 1 bdrm Loft. 6 appli’s, F/S, D/W, M/W, W/D, $650 p/m. Available now. Call 250-752-7192
WANTED TO RENT LOOKING FOR a house to rent. (3-5 bdrm). Clean, N/S, Executive family with smaller dog moving from Winnipeg looking to rent house for 3-6 months. Prefer furnished, any location between North Nanaimo & Qualicum will work. We are selling our home on the Golf course in Winnipeg & are moving to the Parksville area. Call Everett @ 250-667-6709. Would like for June 15-July 1st
TRANSPORTATION
PARKSVILLE 2BDRM. Full bath, 5 appli’s, 50’x12’. New deck w/metal roof, fenced yard. Pets OK. Was $60,000 Now $45,000. (250)248-7776
PROFESSIONAL QUEST Stove with grill top. 12’ 3 Wok Bay, 3 sink system with drainage. (250)714-5866. Nanaimo. SOFA, SMALL + Boyes, hardwood frame, re-uphol. $250; coffee table, wood, 2 drawer, mag. shelf $200; 2 lazyboy recliners, dusty blue, 3 yrs, pair $350; Armoire, office behind the door, $200; 2 button back velvet chairs, exc. qual., $300 obo. Call 250-586-4716
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 bedroom Apt for rent on Tree’s Property on the Alberni hwy $600.00 per month 250-954-9547
MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000. May Finance. 250-738-0221.
CENTRAL NANAIMO. Quiet bldg. 2-bdrm, Ocean view, parking. $1400. 250-753-5722
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1989 Corvette 350. Super low mileage. Auto, all options, glass roof. Only 33,000 pampered kms. Perfect cosmetically and mechanically. Driven every year, ready to enjoy. $15,000 firm. (250)714-5333 kenjanmack@shaw.ca
2002 HONDA S2000
Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130
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25.5, 1989 Citation Supreme, 5th wheel. Good cond., new tires, hot water tank & battery, roof re-sealed last fall. Sleeps 6, queen bed with ensuite, mirrored windows. $5,000 obo. (250)951-1037. 25’ ALPENLITE 5th wheel. Complete with hitch, fully equipped, aluminum frame, tandem axle. Walk-in shower, solar panels, good cond., must be seen. Asking $6500. obo. (250)335-1796.
1991 CHEV PICK-UP 4x4 350 auto, 1/2 ton, 4 aluminum rims, aluminum box side liners, good condition. $1700. (250)245-3307. 2004 CHEVY Express van 2500 V8. 128,000 km, fully shelved, ready for work. $10,500. obo. (250)248-1358. 2004 FORD XLT, 5.4 l , heavy duty, tow pkg., 104 k, box liner, super cab, truck tires, island truck, well maintained. $10,500 Call 250-586-4716
RARE FIND Qualicum Beach. Available for rent from June 1st. Lovely, 5 bedroom/3.5 bathroom house. $1600/mth. Contact 250-723-5088.
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A1 AUTO LOANS. Good, Bad or No Credit - No problem. We help with rebuilding credit & also offer a first time buyer program. Call 1-855-957-7755.
QUALICUM NORTH. 5-BR, 2 bath on 3+ acres. Oceanfront, 2-story with natural trail to beach. N/S. 2500 sq.ft., $1600/month. 250-248-0220.
QUALICUM BEACH. Ready to move in! Reception area & 2 separate office spaces, depending on need. Avail. immediately. Both offices are roomy & bright. Cost depends on space required. For more info call Rob Duncan @ 250-7245717 or rob.duncan@dscp.ca
1998 WANDERER Lite 21.5’ fifth wheel trailer in excellent cond. New awning, 3 burner stove with oven, fridge and full bathroom, sleeps 4. Asking $6,500. Call (250)954-1497.
SPORTS & IMPORTS
2002 BMW-X5 4-Door, 4WD, new front brakes, 1460km, Power package. Great condition. $12,500. (250)618-7589
OFFICE/RETAIL POOL TABLE, regulation size, 4x8, solid oak, slate top. Includes light, all cues and balls. Felt in excellent condition. $2800.(250)754-5115.
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2000 obo. 250-618-3147.
1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396
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PARKSVILLE (181 Corfield)3 bdrm, 1 bath, fenced yard. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. $1100./mo + utils. Avail immed. 250-7579696, 250-927-0818.
QUALICUM 2 bdrm bungalow near golf and beach, large fenced yard, recent reno, W/D and kitchen appliances incl., Lease avail now, ref. req’d. $1150 mo. 250-240-8755
CARS 1997 OLDS 88 - GREEN 159 K. fully load, clean, good cond. 6 cyl, 3800 cc. Runs well. new michelins + 4 good snows on rims. $2900. obo 250-752-7064
SUITES, UPPER
PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appls, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. NS/NP. $1300+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)752-9807.
PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, gas FP, NS/NP. $1350 - Ask about fee for yard care. (403)719-4700.
‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,000. 250-752-0322
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SCHOONER COVE 1 bdrm oceanfront. Adult bldg., n/s, cats OK. $700/mo + util. Cable incl. Ref’s req. min. 1 yr lease. Avail July 1. 250-468-9774
HOMES FOR RENT COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 0% Down! Call (250)7530160 for more info.
Spots available at great rates. Daily, weekly, monthly. Pool, Hot tub, exercise room, laundry, putting green, hiking, fishing. Free coffee in one of the best clubhouses on the island. Nanaimo area. www.resortonthelake.com 250-754-1975 or
PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm Apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Avail June. 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397
Parksville over 4 acres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $400,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested #250-228-7162. Will look at all reasonable offers.
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2000 CBR 600F4, 23000 km, perfect dealer maintenance, new tires, chain, sprockets, battery, full tune, valves,timing, fluids,brakes. $4000. Helmet & Jacket $450. Call or text: #250-240-9556 2006, HONDA Ruckus, 50cc, 340 k’s $2800 obo.Call 250248-6689 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
1993 FORD Escort station wagon, 5 speed transmission. 134,000 miles (mostly tow miles). Excellent condition for age. Raodmaster Hitch. $2,500 obo. Call (778)4247784.
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MARINE BOATS 1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras. With or without trailer. Call (250)760-0962.
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BSS Soccer
Whaler girls finish in B.C. top seven Parksville team battled its way to the top half in Comox tournament last weekend JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Ballenas Secondary School’s senior girls soccer team won their final game of the season to finish seventh in the province out of 16 teams. In action on the pitches of Comox last week for the 16-team B.C. School Sports AA Sr. Girls championships, the Whalers, a young team made up primarily of Grade 10 and 11s, opened the tournament Thursday morning with a 3-1 loss to the Bombers from Nelson’s L.V. Rogers. LV led 1-0 at the half, Ballenas’ Sophie Palmer scored with about 20 minutes left to tie it up 1-1, and the Bombers struck for two goals in the final 15. In game two that afternoon BSS duelled the Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School Titans to a 1-1 draw. BSS opened the scoring midway through the first half when Emily Robertson slotted one home off a corner kick in close. Abbotsford tied it up about 10 minutes into the second half which is how it stood. Back at it Friday morning for their final pool game against the Okanagan champions Princess Margaret Mustangs from Penticton, the Whalers pulled off their biggest win of the season in a 1-0 upset. Palmer scored what would hold up to be the winner at the 20 minute mark when she steamed in went wide around the goalie and tucked it in left footed just as the defender was trying to clear it off the line. From there, Ballenas’ defence dug in, and keeper Olivia Collins was full value for the shutout. “Huge win,” confirmed Whalers’ head coach Larry Stefanek, who had help this season from assistant coach Daryl Britz. “Very strong game. We had to leave everything on the line that game — we needed the win to finish second in our group B or we would drop to the lower half of the bracket.” Only two points separated the top three teams in Pool B. The Whalers were tied for second place with Abbotsford, so the two teams had to square off in a five-kick penalty shoot out for placing heading into the playoff crossover. The shootout went to extra rounds, and Ballenas won it in seven. That afternoon in their playoff game against the Lambrick Park Lions, who finished second in Pool A, the Li-
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The Whaler girls watch on during penalty shootout at the B.C.’s.
ons won 1-0 off a first off a first half goal. “That was a good game. It was pretty even,” said Stefanek, adding “we had a couple chances. We left it all out there in the morning game though so you can imagine the legs (were tired).” Against Little Flower Academy Saturday morning in the seventh/eight game, the two teams played to scoreless tie through regulation, and Ballenas won the game 5-4 in shootout. “It’s always nice to win the last game of the year, for sure,” confirmed Stefanek, pointing out the Whalers were unbeaten in five penalty shootouts this year. In the end, the Whalers finished seventh out of a field of the top 16 teams in the province. The Archbishop Carney Stars from PoCo beat the Burnsview Griffins from Delta 2-1 in the gold medal game, and the NDSS Islanders, who the Whalers beat
three times this year, won bronze with a decisive 4-0 win over LV Rogers. All four Island teams in the mix finished in the top seven. “The story of this tournament is that seeding really didn’t mean much,” said Stefanek. “It was very, very even — there was a lot of parity which is great.” Robertson, the teams leading scorer, was named to the Commissioners 16 as the Whalers’ MVP “She scored a lot of big goals for us this year,” Stefanek said of his fleet-footed Grade 10 striker. The longtime local teacher/soccer coach also had props for the strong play this season of Palmer, “a tireless worker,” and for his defence “which played really well,” pointing to Tianna Squire, Olivia Friesan and Bronwen Kirk. See whalerS, page A37
BcHL Hockey
Generals’ prospect camp set for this weekend JAMES CL ARKE
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A reminder to any hockey fans needing a fix that the Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey Club’s annual spring prospects camp goes Saturday at ‘the Place. This camp, says Oceanside Generals Jr. Hockey Club returning president/governor Sylvain Giroux “will allow the Generals to identify player abilities and determine future potential to be an Oceanside General. Selected players from this camp will be invited to attend our main training camp in August.” Check-in goes Friday from 4-5 p.m. at
Oceanside Place, and the players will be on the ice Saturday morning and again in the afternoon. This is head coach and GM Brent Demerais’ second season with the team, but his first overseeing the selection process. “For sure,” Demerais answered quickly when asked if he’s looking forward to overseeing his first prospects camp with the Gens — he joined the team after the main camp last season. “It’s almost like starting fresh,” he surmised. “Just doing our own recruiting; finding players that we want to have and
putting our own stamp on (the team).” Rob Gaudreault is back for his second season as assistant coach, and Demerais said “they’ll be a bunch of the guys from last year skating with us on Saturday; maybe 11-12 of them.” A number of BCHL teams will also be represented at the camp. “I think they’ll be enough for about four teams, maybe 60 players.” And while it’s still early in the process, Demerais and Gaudreault, who have coached together for years in Port Alberni, have been busy in the off season.
“Totally,” said Demerais. “We’ve been to a few Jr. A camps, and last weekend me and Robby were asked to work the benches for the Nanaimo Clippers’ training camp, just to keep close ties with them, with (head coach) Mike Vandekamp.” Good news for the Generals is the pair have been invited back to the Clippers’ main camp. “It’s really good,” Demerais said of the working relationship the two clubs have formed, adding the camps are a great place to recruit players. See young, page A38
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The Oceanside MinOr hOckey assOciaTiOn is seeking applicanTs TO cOach cOMpeTiTive TeaMs. Competitive teams include Atom Development, Peewee, Bantam and Midget Competitive. It is the intention of the OMHA to field an “A” team in all the aforementioned divisions and a “B” team in the Bantam division. “B” teams will be dependent on the number of players registered for competitive tryouts and the number of player registrations in each division, and available coaches. There must also be a minimum of three goaltenders available at tryouts. Photo SuBmitted By ArButuS ridge golf & country cluB
Kwalikum Secondary’s golf team savour the moment at Arbutus Ridge on Tuesday after winning the B.C.’s in AA golf.
KSS golf
Kondors: B.C. champs KSS beats Shawnigan Lake by eight in a deluge JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Kwalikum Secondary School’s golf team can add provincial champions to their resume, and the gym gets another banner. In the mix at the 14-team B.C. School Sports AA Provincial Championships, played out in wet conditions at Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club May 27-28 in Cobble Hill, the Kondors were sitting first with a one-stroke lead after day one, and went on to win the tournament with a tworound team total of 624 — eight strokes up on the second place Shawnigan Lake Stags, and 15 strokes ahead of the third place St. Thomas More Knights who went into the tourney as three-time defending champions. According to KSS coach Butch Gayton, conditions were very wet, which made for a soggy course. “It’s very hard to make solid contact with the ball when it’s like that — there’s mud all over the ball they’re partially sunk (in the fairways).” The wind was up on day one, and the rain he said, “was continuous — it was a deluge both days,” he said, explaining “’ya got slippery clubs, you’re wearing too many clothes, it was just really tough conditions.” The stage was set on day one when the Kondors, comprised of senior Scott Austin, Grade 11’s Santiago Bouyra and Cole Morrison, and Grade 9’s Anthony Trozzo and Blair Stewart, finished one point up on Shawnigan Lake at 306307, while the rest of the field, including the Knights, from Burnaby, “all basically shot them-
selves in the foot and out of contention. “Knowing that were only competing against Shawnigan Lake, it was a very stressful situation,” said Gayton. Not to worry though, the Kondors won three of their five matches against the Stags, clearing the way for the provincial title. “The difference between us and everyone else is we had five solid scores — everybody else had three solid scores and then they had to count a very big number for their fourth,” said Gayton. When Kwalikum’s top player, Bouyra, teed off on the final hole, his team was up by nine strokes “but remember, he doesn’t know that, and that’s the key.” said Gayton, who got help coaching this year from assistant Richard Goldney. “The guys were jumping and down, they were definitely happy,” he said when asked about the reaction from his team after they learned they’d won the title. KSS finished the season having won six of the eight tournaments they entered,m including the Island finals and the B.C.’s. Team captain Scotty Austin, in his final tournament of the year, “was the difference maker for us” said Gayton as he blasted his counterpart from Shawnigan Lake by nine strokes “which gave us a nine stroke lead coming into our two best golfers.” “Everything in the world is better now,” Gayton said when asked how it feels to be provincial champs. “It’s a huge monkey off the back — actually it’s a large ape,” he chuckled, explaining it adds to the provincial banner they won 25 years ago.
BSS Soccer
Whalers top the Islands continued from PAge A36
The Whalers finished the regular season sitting tops in their league at 4-0, won the North Islands, finished second at the North Islands. “Pretty good season I mean considering how young our team was I mean, wow.” Sponsored by Precision
Weld Management out of Parksville, this was the Whalers’ fourth consecutive trip to the B.C.’s. GAME ON: Three of the girls on the team will now shift their attention to the provincial club championships for U16 Girls. Palmer, Kirk and fellow de-
fender Olivia Friesen all play on the Upper Island Storm of the Vancouver Island Premier League and are preparing for the big annual four-team tourney slated for Richmond in early July. The Storm finished second in their league and went on to win the Island title.
Application forms can be found on the OMHA website at www.oceansidehockey.com, by contacting the Head Coach at headcoach@oceansidehockey.com. Applications to coach competitive teams should be received by June 30, 2013. Applications can be emailed to the headcoach@oceansidehockey.com or can be dropped in “Head Coach” mail slot at Oceanside Arena. It is the intention of the OMHA to select competitive coaches by July 31, 2013. NOTE: Criminal Record Checks - All team volunteers, including coaches, assistant coaches, managers, safety persons and door persons, will be required to have a current criminal record check. This is particularly important if the person has not previously volunteered with Oceanside Minor Hockey in the past. Please get your Criminal Record Check going as soon as possible in order to ensure that you are able to participate. Criminal record checks should be delivered to the OMHA Risk Manager as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding criminal record checks, please contact the OMHA Risk Manager at riskmanager@oceansidehockey.com.
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Peter McCully, Publisher of the Parksville Qualicum Beach News, is pleased to make the following announcement: Lori Hague joins The NEWS as Sales Representative. Lori and her family have lived in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area for almost 10 years. Before moving to Vancouver Island, she held several positions as a sales representative and customer service representative in Vancouver. Lori is familiar with small business as she is the former owner and operator of Qualicum Window Coverings. Most days you’ll see Lori around town, or find her with her family at track meets and volleyball tournaments. Tom Alexander has re-joined the Graphics Department at The NEWS. When Tom joined the paper in 2006 he did so as a graphic designer, and then moved into the sales department a few years later. Tom loves to design ads and bring ideas to print. When Tom is not sitting in front of a computer he is most likely on a daily outing with his wife Paulina and their 4 kids. Recently graphic designer PJ Perdue transferred from The PQB News to our sister paper, The Victoria News to be closer to family.
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Oceanside Generals’ head coach and GM Demerais is back for his second season with the local VIJHL club, and looking forward to putting his stamp on the team.
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“That’s where you find last cuts for the Jr. A, and (the Clippers) like to keep them close to Nanaimo in case of injuries to their club, so we might be able to get a few of them. “I think we’ll be a little bit younger and we’ll have a lot more speed than we did last year,” the easy going but dedicated bench boss surmised when asked for some insight into the team Oceanside will be icing this season. “I think it’ll be a harder working team than last year, and that’s the big thing
with me. I don’t care about the score — win lose or draw I want to see effort and I think a lot of these younger guys that have the skill set and an opportunity to move up, those are the kind of guys that are going to work really hard.” There will be about 10 goalies in the mix Saturday. Admission is free, and spectators are welcome. The Generals finished the 2012/2013 VIJHL regular season seventh in the nine-team league at 20-25-2 and were swept in the first round of the playoffs by Comox Valley.
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