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Last Post fund snag More than 20,000 vets rejected from 2006-12 NEIL HORNER news@pqbnews.com
After putting their lives on the line for Canada, Judy Foote says the least the country can do for its veterans is ensure they can get a proper funeral. However, says the Liberal MP for Random-Burin-St. George’s in Ontario, a program to ensure this happens has a significant gap — and the Conservative government, including local MP James Lunney — appears unwilling to close it. The program in question is the Last Post Fund, which was set up in 1909 to ensure that all Canadian veterans are given a decent burial, even if the veteran in question has limited means. However, the program does not cover any veterans who served after the Korean War, meaning, Foote said, 20,147 veterans were rejected by the program between 2006 and 2012. On Wednesday, Foote tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to expand the eligibility for the program to include all veterans. “The Last Post Fund is an important program, with a goal to ensure that no eligible veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient funds at time of death,” Foote said in the House. “Unfortunately, the Last Post Fund is far from ensuring that all veterans in need receive a dignified funeral and burial because the program is forced to apply outdated eligibility criteria.” Foote’s motion, first tabled in January, called for the $3,600 rate in the fund to be increased, for veterans who served after the Korean War be included and that the financial eligibility criteria be updated. See LUNNEY, page A4
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RUNNER UP: A fantastic weekend in Qualicum Beach wrapped up with trophies being presented in the Seaside Cruisers’ Father Day Show and Shine. Above, Gordon Evans of Kamloops stands with his Tangerine Pearl 1935 Ford two-door Slantback sedan, which was runner-up in the Best of Show category. To see more than 250 photos of the cars from the weekend, please visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews. You can also turn to page A25 of this edition to see more photos from the weekend.
DEBATE OVER DEVELOPMENT IN QUALICUM BEACH
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The Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association says its wants “more meaningful discussion” between developers and residents before projects are even considered by town council.
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The association will host a public forum Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. The forum’s title is Growth and Development in Qualicum Beach: Towards Positive Dialogue Between Residents and Developers.
The QBRA says the meeting is intended to explore ways of encouraging positive consultation between developers and local residents prior to the submission of large development or re-zoning applications to town council.
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stArtinG Point Thursday night Uptown Market returns The streets of downtown Qualicum Beach will come alive Thursday evenings in July and August with the return of the Uptown Market. Each Thursday evening the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach will be transformed into a great outdoor market featuring a variety of local artisans showcasing their wares. Along with these artful displays, many local merchants and restaurants will be staying open late, according to the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association, which is encouraging residents and visitors alike to come and experience the unique ambiance of shopping Qualicum Beach. This year, the market has expanded farther up the street. More than 50 juried vendors will have everything from jewelry, soaps, photography, furniture, driftwood designs, yarns and wool, children’s wooden toys, baby items, furniture and a variety of edibles including farm fresh produce, baking and meats. Many of the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market Vendors will be part of the Uptown Market. Qualicum Beach Bakery will be staying open late and will be barbequing their famous brats and hot dogs. This year, entertainment will be provided by the local band, Music to Live By (Bruce Feltham and Bob Kamerbeek). For more information, e-mail info@Qualicumbeachdowntown. ca or call 250-752-8856. — NEWS Staff/QBDBA
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STREET DANCE: Big smiles were plentiful as hundreds of people gathered in downtown Qualicum Beach Saturday Night for a Street Dance, part of the weekend’s Show and Shine car show festivities. The Seaside Cruizers put on the event that saw people of all ages boogie down to old classic tunes from the Malloomba Boogie Band on a warm, pre-summer evening.
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The Chartwell Residents Association has changed its tune about the proposed Ravensbourne Lane Business Park development next to its neighbourhood — and the new song has a lot of strong language. A few months ago, the association (CRA) was saying it does not oppose development, and even provided the proponent with a list of the types of businesses that the group believed would be workable. That has apparently changed with the news that one of the three owners of the land in question said he is out of the process, while the spokesperson for the other two pra-
cel owners said the development can still go ahead. “One of the current owners is dropping out of the group’s application for a zoning change,” CRA president Tom Davies said in a news release. “Bob Colclough, the remaining owners’ representative, says the fact that one of the owners has dropped out, should not change anything. We disagree. We believe this is a game changer.” What Davies is calling a “final” public information meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eaglecrest Golf Course clubhouse.
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“The QBRA Board of Directors believes that Qualicum Beach would benefit from more meaningful discussion between the proponents of large projects and local residents, prior to going to Council”, said QBRA president Bill Adkins. “The town has a longstanding policy that developers are encouraged to present their plans to residents, but our experience has been that there hasn’t been much room for real dialogue through these processes.” Coun. Dave Willie said he “appreciates” the efforts by the QBRA to put this forum together, but he once again raised reservations about the group’s membership, official/ non-official meetings and agenda. “I’m glad to see they are moving ahead and having some information meetings,” said Willie. “But we can’t forget Mr. (Coun. Scott) Tanner was their president so we know where they are coming from.” In the QBRA news release, Adkins said the group recognizes that municipalities are constrained by the provisions of the provincial local government act in their approval process. This includes a review of projects by an advisory planning commission and an opportunity for
affected residents to speak at a public hearing prior to final approval, he said. “We are hoping for a discussion at this public forum about additional processes that might improve community understanding about the practical realities of developers while opening the door for collaboration and compromise, particularly on large projects,” he said. Adkins said a panel of three local experts have been invited for Thursday’s meeting to present and exchange ideas, followed by an open microphone for local residents to ask questions and express their opinions about the topic. The panel includes: Dave Bryan, a long-time resident and real estate developer; Bruce Fleming-Smith, a specialist in green design architecture and former member of the town’s Advisory Planning Commission; and the town’s Director of Planning, Luke Sales. “The QBRA has been serving the citizens of Qualicum Beach for over forty years and is registered under the Societies Act in B.C. as a non-profit community organization with a current membership of almost 200 residents,” said Adkins.
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KEEPING IT BEAUTIFUL: City of Parksville employee Derek Mintz tends to one of the gardens at Community Park during a recent sunny afternoon.
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The Conservative government did increase the amount to $7,376 in the interim, but when Foote’s bill came up for a vote in the House of Commons Wednesday, it was defeated. One of the MPs who voted against the bill was Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney. “First of all, it was a Liberal motion,” he said. “My main concern in the bill was about expanding the benefits and we already acted in
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Firefighter served city for 45 years Father of current fire chief lost his long battle with cancer on June 8 AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
Flags in Parksville were at half mast last week in honour of retired Deputy Chief Rod Banks, one of the longest serving workers in the city’s history. “He wasn’t just a fire fighter, he coached little league ball and was involved in the community,” said fire chief Doug Banks of his father who lost his 16 year battle with cancer on June 8. Rod’s father and uncle were two of the first volunteers when the Village of Parksville established the department in 1942 and Rod joined in 1953. He was born in Burnaby but his family moved to Parksville while he was still a baby where he left school after Grade 8 and worked his way up the logging industry as a truck driver
and equipment operator. Meanwhile he spent 45 years as a volunteer fire fighter, including 22 as deputy chief under five different chiefs, including overlapping with his son Doug for a year. “He offered to step down when I became chief in 1989,” Doug said, “but people talked him into staying and things worked really well.” They created a special Station Officer position for him in 1990 which he held for the last eight years of his time with the department, lending his expertise wherever it was needed. Doug said as far as he knows Rod probably holds the record for his 45 years with the city, though as a volunteer he wasn’t a city employee. “He wasn’t a front and centre kind of guy, he just liked to help, he was just always there when someone needed something,” Doug summed up. There was a celebration of life for Rod, who was 79 years old, Saturday at the Parksville Civic Centre.
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The City of Parksville lowered flags to honour 45-year fire department volunteer Deputy Chief Rod Banks last week.
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GAS LINE RUPTURE: Residents of Shelly Road got a burst of excitement Monday afternoon when a heavy equipment operator broke a main natural gas line. Deputy Fire Chief Marc Norris said the incident occurred when a contractor struck a two-inch gas main with the bucket of his heavy equipment. Norris said firefighters evacuated the occupants of one house as a safety precaution. Nobody was injured.
With the fundraising goal met and city work underway, The Ballenas Civic Action Group is ready to upgrade Nicholls Park. “We have achieved our fundraising goal of around $20,000 towards the park, from generous contributions from the City of Parksville, Ballenas Secondary School and the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Foundation,” said group president Nic Annau by e-mail. “A large portion of our fundraising has come from (principal) Mr. Boyd and (vice principal) Mr. Bold of Ballenas Secondary School, and they gave us the final push that we needed in order to start construction.” The major revitalization work of what is currently little more than a grass field beside the high school was initiated by the previous year’s Civic Action Group and carried on through last summer and the school year. The students surveyed 300 residents in the area last year to develop the proposals, designed plans, lobbied city council for support and raised the funds to upgrade the park named in 1979 in honour of John Leonard Nicholls, a long time teacher, administrator and dedicated community member. “One of the main ideas of the Nicholls Park Revitalization Project was to try and engage students, city workers and community members in a project that would benefit the community as a whole,” Annau said, explaining “The Civics Ac-
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Somone mentioned the house was for sale and a well-timed $4,000 surprise donation from Casino Nanaimo was one of the keys that made everything work, Klomp said. The new house — visible out the back of the current house — is 1,800 sq.ft. (167 sq.m.), 700 sq.ft. larger. The five bedroom new house offers more private rooms to run programs in and more space in general for things like sit down meals rather than balancing plates on their laps in the living room. Klomp said the new house is in great shape, but at 61 years old will need some refurbishing including new insulation, electrical and flooring which they will start fundraising for. The new house is in the same commercial area of the city with the same residential zoning and just as accessible, and Klomp said it may even be nice to get off the busier street.
The City of Parksville, the Parksville Downtown Business Association and other supporters encourage everyone who’d like to see downtown revitalization to vote online every day in Benjamin Moore’s Main Street Matters contest. Parksville is one of 100 North American cities, one of five in the province, in the running for one of 20 main street paint makeovers.
Benjamin Moore will provide all of the paint and supplies for all the facades plus colour experts to consult on the best choices. Parksville communication officer Debbie Tardiff said the voting is not the only component in the decision and there isn’t a running tally available, so people really should keep voting and showing their support. Visit www.paintwhatmatters.ca to vote once a day until the end of June 30.
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Last week, Davies said the CRA made representation to Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Coun. Mary Brouillette and Cou. Bill Luchtmeijer “where we stated that the current designation of rural residential for those properties should remain intact. Then, if the two remaining property owners wish to submit individual applications for rezoning, there would be nothing stopping them from doing just that.” “It is time for this farce to come to an end,” Davies said in the news release. “We now un-
derstand that the remaining owners fully intend to develop the properties themselves. That being the case, there is no need to change the current designation.” The issue has ignited heated debate at Qualicum Beach council in the past, with the mayor wanting to see specifics on the exact nature of what business would be going on the land, with other councillors insisting their job is to decide on the zoning for the land and businesses that conform should be permitted to operate.
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It’s not a new law that says drivers need to slow down and pull over when they see an emergency vehicle with its flashers going, although some drivers are evidently not clear on that fact. That’s why members from Central Island Traffic Services were at the side of Highway 19 on Thursday, pulling over drivers who hadn’t yet got the message in the four years that the law has been in place. Corporal Mike Elston said the one-day campaign was an eye-opener about how well the Slow Down - Pull Over message has sunk in. After doing one shift on the
side of Highway 19, Elston is fairly certain that it hasn’t. “The first team of the day wrote 45 tickets related to Slow Down Move Over,” Elston said. “Not one was fully cognizant of the rule. We had the odd person saying ‘I know I’m supposed to slow down but not sure what I am supposed to slow down to.’ Nobody said ‘I know I have to slow down and move over’. ” There’s a good reason for the law. Since 2001, more than 40 emergency workers have been killed or injured on B.C. roads. The law, under section 47 of the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, came into effect on June 1, 2009.
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Although the director for the area is remaining stolidly neutral on a proposal to add 678 units to Deep Bay, the former Regional District of Nanaimo director for the area has no such qualms. Area H director Bill Veenhof has stated on several occasions that it is his desire to avoid taking a stand one way or the other on the Baynes Sound Investments development proposal until a public consultation process has been completed. However, former Area H director Dave Bartram felt no such constraint and called on RDN directors to reject a proposal to make Deep Bay a rural village centre - one of the steps needed for the BSI proposal to go ahead. In a letter to the board, Bartram said the purpose of the rural village centre program was to protect rural lands outside the village
centre from urban sprawl in cussion of Deep Bay as a the long run, rather than as a village centre could have tool to allow development in some benefit, but only in the the short term. context of what such a move “To suggest that the rea- could mean for the residents son the RDN board of di- involved, such as fire prorectors included Deep Bay tection, water reservoirs, because of a wells, wastewaproposed develter management opment is a fatal and community flaw,” Bartram parks. wrote. “Yes, the “These are proposed develcommunity opment presents amenities that an opportunity are negotiated for Deep Bay, by the commubut there is a nity and RDN process for the staff during a deRDN board of velopment apdirectors to deal plication process Bill Veenhof with developbefore the RDN ment applications. board of directors consider The inclusion of Deep approval,” he added. Bay as a village centre has Bartram also took issue to be based on the purpose with the boundaries in the of the study and the desires study, which exclude an of the residents living there area known locally as The and not based on a develop- Spit, Kopina Estates and ment proposal that has not Lighthouse Estates. yet had any RDN board or “These areas are integral public review.” to Deep Bay and considered Bartram conceded dis- by the majority to be Deep
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Letters OCP IS NOT PERFECT I find the recent media activity surrounding the OCP to be mystifying. I had the privilege to represent the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce while serving as a member of the OCP Advisory Committee. The process initially established two separate committees, one for individuals and one for organizations. I felt this was a constructive approach. The vocal individuals seem to be quite regressive in their opinion and dismissive the value of a strong local economy, while organizations would argue for enabling economic growth and ensuring that growth is properly managed with public input. Breaking into separate groups like this enabled collaborative dialogue and an opportunity to capture all opinions. Then the process went off the rails. We lost the consultant and the head of the city’s planning department in the middle of the process. While the city staff did their best to put it back on track, the process floundered until a new consultant could be brought on board. The new consulting staff did a great job of moderating discussion, and eventually changed the process by consolidating the two advisory committees. My original concerns were quickly
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proven true. The discussions devolved into broad statements of two sides protecting their philosophies, and spending very little time talking about land use and zoning. Now we have a draft, in which I find myself agreeing with the vocal individuals. Little or none of our input was heard. There is little doubt that this process moved in three stages. The first stage (with the original consultant) was to sell us a new idea for community growth and development called magnets. The second stage (with city staff ) was an effort to review maps and zoning and get public input on what should be done. The third stage (with the new consultant) was simple lip service. And the result is an OCP that hasn’t changed. A self-congratulatory document that says that all is well, keep doing what you are doing. Suddenly the newspaper is filled with that vocal individuals’ voices crying foul because the new OCP is too favourable to business. You have got to be kidding me. There is one page in the entire document talking about economic development, defining our objectives to expand access to tourism vendors (artisans, food carts, etc.). To accomplish this goal … keep doing what we are doing. Parksville needs an infusion of common
sense. Parksville needs to hear from the people who understand that we must balance our focus on the environment with a focus on the economy. We need to hear from people who understand that our environment is protected by policies that encourage municipal density and growth, reducing our human footprint in the rural areas. We need to drown out the radical voice that calls for the destruction of our quality of life through an impoverishment of our citizens. GARY CHILD Parksville
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Daughter rekindles love of the camera Now on the Island Highway, Carmichael opened his first local gallery in 2009 LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
Craig Carmichael knew the first time he brought home a camera more than 25 years ago it was the start of something big. “From the first time I brought home that 35 mm camera when my daughter was a baby, I knew one day I would open up something.” And open something he did. Carmichael’s (as well as 18 other local artists’) work can be found at his Island Exposures Gallery in Parksville, located on the Island Highway in the Beach Plaza retail shops. And this is not his first gallery. When Carmichael’s first child was born, he was working as a quality assurance engineer with Goodwrench Canada in Kitchener, Ont. But he was so struck by his newborn’s beauty he had to photograph it. This rekindled a love for photography he’d always had burning, and he created a dark room in his home. A couple years later he opened up a photography studio while still working nights. For six months he got very little sleep, he said. After that, he delved full time into photography, doing commercial work, weddings and portraits. Carmichael is self taught, and learned quickly from his “expensive mistakes” back in the film days. “I learned by trial and many errors,” he laughed. He joined the Professional Photographers of Canada and was branch chairman of Hamilton-Niagara region for a year before moving to Abbotsford. There he worked from home
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Craig Carmichael stands in front of a mural photograph he took in Tofino, which now covers the front of his Island Exposures Gallery in Parksville.
and did a lot of commercial photography, as well as 55 front cover shots for a local newspaper. During this time, Carmichael and his wife took trips over to the Island and discovered his love for this region. “It’s so beautiful, how could you not want to live here?” He opened his first local gallery at the Heritage Centre Mall in South Parksville in 2009. Two years later he relocated to his current space. The Heritage Mall Gallery was a beautiful place to get started, he said, but he’s thrilled with his new location. Carmichael loves to take pic-
tures of the ocean, arbutus trees and he adores natural light. A photograph he took of crashing waves in Tofino was selected as one of a few to be exhibited at Nanaimo General Hospital’s emergency room last year. This piece was paired with the poetry of writer Michael Poyntz, and cards were also created which can be found on B.C. ferries and at retail locations around the Island. Carmichael’s work has also been adorning the walls of TighNa-Mara’s Grotto Spa for some time and recently another 258 prints were ordered for the Spa Bungalows.
These days, Carmicheal spends less time taking photographs and more time in his art gallery, working with the resident artists and doing administration work. Carmichael said he’ll continue to promote local art and as for his own work, he’s looking at doing some more commercial work down the road, aiming to get his pieces in more doctors and dentist offices. He’s past president of the Parksville Rotary Club, he’s on the board of the Parksville Downtown Business Association and he’s the second vice-president of the Parksville and District Histori-
cal Society — all that and he said he would like to get even more involved in the community. “I call this home now,” he said. “I’ve only been here for four years but I’ve had such a warm reception, I want to give back.” View Carmicheal’s photography, along with the work of many other local artists including painters, sculptors and wood turners, at Island Exposures Gallery at 183 West Island Highway. The store also does custom printing and framing. Visit the website www.islandexposuresgallery.com or call 250586-5225 for more information.
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Celebrate Summer Solstice in Parksville with some yoga, music, hooping and a fire show at dusk. Yoga Under the Stars takes place outdoors on the longest day of the year, June 21, at the Quality Resort Bayside, on the lawn over looking the ocean. Scarlett Luke has been a fitness instructor and yoga teacher for seven years, and has been teaching with Hot N Cool Yoga for the past two years. The event was her idea. “Solstice is a time of celebration for many cultures around the world and the longest day of the year holds spiritual, cultural and agricultural significance,” she said. The event offers three yoga classes outdoors for all levels, one at 7 p.m., one at 8:30 p.m. and one at 10 p.m. The first is called Weekend Warriors, lead by Luke, and is about “building fire‚“ Luke said, strengthening muscles and involves some masculine energy. The second is Dance Your Flow, with instructor Jessica Evans and gets in touch with a more feminine side, Luke said.
This class allows participants to connect with nature and flows from one move to the next. The third class is called Joyful Heart Openers, again lead by Luke, and is gentle Hatha yoga that relaxes and aims to find balance. Dan Fack of VIBE Tribe will be spinning tunes throughout the night and Cora Schiller of Shasta Hoop Fitness will be there with hooping demonstrations. Entertainer Lukas Knab will do a fire spinning show around 9:30, or when it’s dark enough, Luke explained, and following the last yoga class people can lay back and enjoy the stars. A $20 ticket is good for all three yoga classes (or $25 at the door), and practising yogis will know if they are capable of all three, Luke said. Beginners are encouraged to come and pick their favourite class and if they feel good afterwards, they should take in another, she said. One way Solstice is celebrated is with bonfires, Luke said, and that’s where the fire spinner comes in. “That’s why we have fire spinner, to represent the bonfire of change and transformation.” To buy tickets and for more information visit the website www.yogaunderthestars.com or call 250-607-7387.
A grand opening showing off recent refurbishments made at the Rotary Club’s Welch Memorial Park in Qualicum Beach took place Saturday afternoon. The facility, located at 2989 West Island Hwy, has been in operation since 1979 and was donated to the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach by a former Rotarian and the town’s first mayor, Bert Welch. He was also a Rotary district governor and an MLA. President elect of the club, Jason Davies, and Rotary member Jack Ryvers did the work to beef up the fence and give it new colour, and they also added little windows that look out to the street and put up a new sign. The work is meant to “stimulate the rental of the park,” said member Norm Watts, where much of the proceeds collected will go to helping out local groups and individuals. Referred to as “Rotary’s gem on the beach,” by Rotarians and locals, the venue sits right above Qualicum Beach with a private grassy area, picnic table benches, and kitchen facilities. There are also bathroom facilities and direct beach access. The grand opening kicks off the busy summer season, Watts said, and the park remains a popular destination for meetings, parties and picnics. For more information on renting the park, contact Vancouver Island Insurance Centres Office in Qualicum Beach at 250-752-6961.
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From left, president elect of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Jason Davies and club members Jack Ryvers and Norm Watts. The club had a grand opening celebration Saturday afternoon following recent refurbishment work.
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4
99
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350ml
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eter Gzowski, the late CBC radio star, had the smallest one I’ve ever seen — looked like an inchworm with hiccups. John Hancock’s, on the other hand, was colossal. And magnificent. He laid it right across the bottom of the parchment of the American Declaration of Independence and declared “There. I guess King George will be able to see that.” Calm yourself, madame — it’s signatures we’re talking about here. Signatures are an ancient and rather old-fashioned method of personal identification. We use our signatures to validate our drivers’ licences, personal cheques, leases, wedding vows, speeding tickets, petitions, hotel registries ... the list goes on. The irony is, our signatures are often unreadable. Gzowski’s, as I mentioned was a nondescript squiggle, unrelated, as far as I could see, to any letter in the alphabet.
Mine isn’t A recent Britmuch better — ish survey shows a touch more that one in every flamboyant but By arthur Black three children illegible to the struggles with uninitiated. cursive writing But much, and one in five much better slips into ‘texthan Jack Lew’s. ting’ language Mister Lew is when they do the newly-apput pen or penpointed U.S. cil to paper. Secretary of And they the Treasury and his signa- can’t depend on guidance ture has made him the butt from their parents. Twenty of jokes on late-night TV percent of the parents conshows. tacted in the same survey It’s just a series of joined admitted they hadn’t writcircles — seven or eight of ten a single letter by hand in them. It looks like the fa- the past year. mous Olympics logo run We can’t expect much amok. help from the educational President Obama said system either. (with a wink) that he’d had Down in the U.S., the second thoughts about the National Governors Assoappointment, seeing that ciation has decreed new the Secretary’s signature will standards for the school appear on U.S. currency. curriculum and it’s all about Jack Lew has promised to computers. ‘work on it’. The association calls for Maybe he won’t have proficiency in keyboarding to. It seems that signatures by Grade 4. are passé. What are they going to In fact, it seems that drop to achieve that? Elehandwriting is almost passé mentary, my dear Watson — handwriting. Right now, too.
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Thousands of people crowded the streets of Qualicum Beach this past weekend for the Seaside Cruisers’ annual Father’s Day Show and Shine.
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Some vintage cars and their owners went to Parksville’s Harris Chevrolet Friday night, where the auto dealer hosted a drive-in movie.
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The wonderful sight of people driving their vintage vehicles in Parksville Qualicum Beach leaves no mystery about how the organizers of this great event got their name: the Seaside Cruisers.
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Making their customers feel special ‘We really are specialists in fitting pants’ BRENDA GOUGH NEWS Contributor
Vi Mitchell and Dyan Cisar are the fashionistas behind Vian’s Village Fashions now also known as Shabooms in Qualicum Beach. The two are not only business partners but great friends and after celebrating their five year anniversary in June, the pair shared some secrets to their success. “Our customers tell us we make them feel special and we do go out of our way to make them feel special,” Dyan said. Not only will the shop owners make tea or coffee for their customers, they have even taken the time to drive elderly clients back to their home at The Gardens. “They like the service and they love the clothes,” said Vi, who added, “Some ladies don’t like to shop. They will go in the change room and we will bring them outfits to try on.” The ladies fashion store moved to 702 Memorial Avenue in November and Vi and Dyan love the new location. “It is cosier and has a huge parking lot in the back,” Dyan said. Dyan and Vi appreciate their loyal customers and they have many. Some come from as far as Alaska to shop while others are so confident in the fashions Vian’s carry they don’t need to visit the store to make a purchase. “We have a few good customers in the states. They just phone us and we send them things,” said Dyan. While many women find it a challenge finding the perfect pair of pants that struggle doesn’t happen at Vian’s. “We really are specialists in fitting pants,” Dyan said. “I always say that Dyan has her diploma in pant fitting. She just has the knack for it.” Dyan pointed out that there is a secret to fitting a pant that is too low or too long in the rise. “It is just the way you get your seamstress to sew the pants. Usually it doesn’t mean taking them in it means just lengthening the rise or shortening the rise. I learned that from an Asian tailor,”
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Shabooms Vian’s Village Fashions in Qualicum Beach has been selling fashionable ladies wear for five years now and owners Dyan Cisar, left, and Vi Mitchell plan on dressing the town’s women for many years to come.
Dyan said. Giving back to the community is also important to the duo. They participate in Jeans Day for B.C. Children’s Hospital and donate their merchandise at the end of each season to either the Career Centre or the Family Resources Association. This year they will be donating items
to the new Haven House in Qualicum Beach. As for the new name Shabooms it came about one day when Dyan was singing the doo wop song from the 1950’s. “We had a customer who suggested it first and we thought it was a nice fun name,” said Dyan.
They played the song in the store and sure enough their customers were bopping to it so they took on the bouncy name. The store carries many Canadian labels and bargain hunters won’t want to miss their annual summer sale coming in late July.
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Mary Jane McDonald
June 27, 1935 – January 25, 2013 Mary Jane went peacefully in her sleep leaving her loving husband of 58 years, Jim; son Robert (Jim) and daughter-in-law Eileen; daughter, Linda; son, Raymond and daughterin-law Karri; grandchildren Reanna, Michael, Michelle, Sarah, Nicole, and great granddaughter Drew Marin. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, June 27th, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville, BC. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local Alzheimer’s Society in Mary Jane’s memory. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
Donald Alexander Macdonald November 15, 1924 - June 11, 2013 Don Macdonald was born in Quebec and lived and worked there until his retirement to Qualicum Beach in 1987. He loved his garden and was active in the local walking club, in Probus and in the Parksville/ Qualicum choir. He is survived by his wife, Anna Macdonald, his three children, Donald, Laurie and David, his son and daughter-in-law Phillip Sanford and Monica Macdonald and his grandchildren Alexander and Nathaniel. Private church services. Donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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LOST AND FOUND LOST: $80 cash between QF Foods & Cultivate Nursery in Parksville June 13th. If found please call 778-269-4468. LOST CAT- black & gray tabby w/orange, missing from Springwood School area, June 10, 7pm. Reward offered! If found please call (250)9371262.
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LOST: EARRING, gold and ruby. Great sentimental value. Reward. Call (250)468-7118.
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LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Summer Sale. 3 nights $499 + 4th night Free! Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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HELP WANTED An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta. BUSY DOWNTOWN Parksville Salon/Barber Shop looking for Full or P/T Stylist or barber. Share rent or wages negotiable. No clientele necessary. Call Cindy for interview 250-240-4155. CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.
GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209 HOSTESSES, FULL & Part time required for evenings. Must have “Serving it Right�. 19 or older. Experience preferred, but will train. Must be outgoing, energetic, loyal & pleasant. Apply in person to Unit 3 & 4, West 2nd Ave., Qualicum or email to: info@giovannisqualicum.com LINE COOKS, Bartenders & Servers, experienced, P/T or F/T. Excellent salary. Call 250468-1735. Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com
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DAY & EVENING mobile patrol drivers required. FT/PT. Permanent. Must have valid security and drivers licence. Email resume to: hr@footprintssecurity.com
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GPRC IS now hiring Instructors for the following positions: Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Fairview Campus); Welding Instructor (Fairview Campus); Power Engineering Instructor (Fairview/Grande Prairie Campus). No teaching experience? No problem because we train you to become an Instructor! For more information on these positions visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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GARDENING
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FURNITURE
HELP WANTED
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Log Loader Operator • Grapple Yarder Operator • Boom Boat Operator • Chasers • Hooktenders • 2nd Loaders-Buckerman • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.
SUE’S SENIOR’S CARE INC. IS NOW HIRING: Casual/Part-time Registered Care Attendant or Retired Nurse. Excellent personal care & communication skills are essential. A reliable vehicle & cell phone are mandatory as we provide 24/7 care in our clients homes. We require a criminal record check, drivers abstract & a physician’s waiver upon hiring. Applicants should reside in the area & must be willing to work various shifts. Please apply with resume by Fax to: 250-5862077 or by email to: suesseniorscare@shaw.ca
SERVERS / BARTENDERS required for the Pub. Must have “Serve it Right�, a friendly attitude and must be able to work evenings & weekends. Apply to: French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville, BC.
M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Welcome Wagon Baby boomers! We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person for our Birth of Baby & Bridal Showcase programs in the Parksville/Qualicum area. Must have vehicle & computer. Flexible hours, commission. Sales experience an asset. Please contact: slangevin@welcomewagon.ca
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F/T LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Wage negotiable. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave., Qualicum
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Competition No. 2013-37 (Temporary Full Time Position)
The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for a temporary full-time Financial Analyst in the Finance Department.
Visit ‘Employment Opportunities’ at www.rdn.bc.ca for a complete job posting and job description.
VIRL is the 4th largest public library system with over 350 employees and serves more than 430,000 people on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Mainland Coast through 38 branch libraries and a Virtual Branch We currently have opportunity to work in Nanaimo as a: Marketing & Communications Officer Competition #EXEMPT2013-055 Application Deadline: June 27, 2013 at 4 pm Full details at www.virl.bc.ca We thank all applicants but can only contact those scheduled for an interview.
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LINE COOKS are required at Lefty’s Restaurants in Parksville & Qualicum Beach. Experience preferred but willing to train anyone hard working with a passion for food and a positive attitude. Please apply in person to Chris. PIZZA COOKS are required at Lefty’s Restaurant in Parksville. Experience preferred but willing to train anyone hard working with a passion for food and a positive attitude. Apply in person to Chris.
INCOME OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed - No experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com
SALES INVESTMENT SALES Reps wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals. Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca
TRADES, TECHNICAL EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances. Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians and Maintenance personnel needed for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com WELDERS Wanted Duncan structural steel shop hiring fulltime Mig Welders. Competitive wage & benefit package provided. Submit resume with references to: imadv@hotmail.ca
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HANDYPERSONS
ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Call Ron 250-757-2094, 250-228-1320. HAUL AWAY Garden and Yard Waste and Junk. Free Estimates. Call 250-240-1116.
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES ANGIE’S ANGELS. Affordable House Cleaning. Great Rates, Free Estimates. Ask for Angie @ 250-752-2120 Fully Bonded
MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
COMPUTER SERVICES
PAINTING
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A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.
Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
Call Kevin 250-240-7372
DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
GARDENING GARDEN CLEAN-UP, Lawns, Hedges, Power Washing. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today! WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Gardens, Yard Clean-up, Hauling. Pressure Washing, Irrigation, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
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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 ANTIQUE TABLE and 4 chairs, (dark wood), in excellent condition. Measures 34�x35�, (with leaves extended 34�x60�). $400. Call 250-9540444. FAUX LEATHER espresso swivel rocker recliner, in excellent condition, $200. Call (250)752-2274.
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2 ULTRA-MATIC adjustable beds w/3 speed vibrator and remote. $600/each obo. Call 250)752-5170. ANTIQUE MAPLE dining suite, centre claw leg, $200. Wool carpets/Sears, 3-matching. Dusty rose w/pastel edging. $125. 1 (250)753-7397 GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. Various colors & price range. Will help move. (250)618-1943 H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 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
Interior ~ Exterior FREE ESTIMATES. (250) 667-1189
Garage Sales
PETS PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
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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
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FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).
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A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. After school Tuesday and Thursday. And even better... there are no collections required.
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ANTIQUE WARDROBE, 6’ tall x 4’. $315. Call (250)758-1305 LARGE SECTIONAL with Hide-a-bed & recliner; and sep. chair recliner. Ex. cond. $500.00 obo 250-752-8835
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QUALICUM. SATURDAY June 22, 8am-1pm Cottonwood Drive Neighbourhood Sale, something for everyone, come and enjoy yourself.
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Nanoose Bay- Neighbourhood Yard Sale
Saturday, June 22nd, 9am Start (No Earlybirds)
Enter Claudet Rd from Northwest Bay Road & follow the signs & balloons. Over 15 households participating - Don’t miss yards on Marina Way, Pilot Way, Reef Rd, Dorcas Point Rd, Nuttal Dr & more.
Yard Sale benefits BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Sponsored by Ron & Peggy Mehan, RE/MAX First Realty 250-927-0518
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TRANSPORTATION
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
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HOMES FOR RENT
AUTO FINANCING
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SANDPIPER AREA: Family home, 4 bdrm, 3 full baths, 2 family rms, living room, bright kitchen, ample parking for RV. $1500./mo + util’s. Damage dep., ref’s req’d. Serious enquires only please. Avail. Aug. 1st. 1(250)723-8510.
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.
MODEL RAILWAY (HO & G) trains, scenery, buildings, wireless, track;Nishiki bike; exercise bike; Toro l/mower; car roof carrier. Call 250-752-0929
POOL TABLE, regulation size, 4x8, solid oak, slate top. Includes light, all cues and balls. Felt in excellent condition. $2800.(250)754-5115.
CENTRAL NANAIMO (close to NRGH) 5 bedrooms, 2 bath family home, $296,000. 250668-8744. timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.
PROFESSIONAL QUEST Stove with grill top. 12’ 3 Wok Bay, 3 sink system with drainage. (250)714-5866. Nanaimo. QUALICUM BEACH MovingQuality items: 25� electric F/P $55. Nordic Track treadmill $495. Man’s British Genesis Stealth bike $75. Krups espresso/coffee machine $50. Cherrywood jewelry box $60. New luggage set $110. Call 250-752-5457. STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca WOOD LATHE (King), 12� swing,37� center to center: $150; Wood storage unit 48�l x 36�h x 14�w:$150; Call 250752-8886
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.
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160 PARKSVILLE 2BDRM. Full bath, 5 appl’s, 50’x12’. New deck w/metal roof, fenced yard. Pets OK. Was $60,000 Now $45,000. (250)248-7776
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 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.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, 4k from Parksville, $750 p/m, includ. Hydro. Ref’s Req’d Avail. Immed. Call 250-228-7237.
PLEASE DONATE your old bird feeders or bird houses or garden gnomes to Qualicum Cat Rescue to be recovered and resold. So before you burn that old cedar bird feeder, please drop it off at Qualicum Pet Foods, 104 - 166 1st Ave West, Q.B. or call Pat at (250)586-5597 for pick-up. We gratefully thank you. QCR.
HOMES FOR RENT BOWSER-Waterfront 2 bdrm 1100 sq.ft, beach, F/P, carport N/S, Clean - Beautiful $1000. bhughes2324@gmail.com or call 1(250)751-1548.
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SPORTING GOODS
COOMBS, EXECUTIVE Home, Amazing 3000 s/f, 3 lvl, 5 bdrm, 3 bath deluxe home on private acreage. Heated floors, huge yard & deck, pets negotiable, N/S, 6 Appli’s, lawn mtce provided. Possible room for horses. $1700 p/m. + utils. Close to QB & PV. Avail. Aug. 1st. Paul 250-954-5413
GOLF CLUBS, Fat Cat Calico Series. Right hand, includes golfbag & cart. Gently used, $400. Call 250-752-8886
DASHWOOD- 3bdrm+ den, 2 bath, Rancher, 7 appls, wood stove, electric heat, $1300+ utils. NS/NP. (250)240-3840.
ANTIQUE PLAYER Pano Built in 1913. Approx 100 rolls of music beautiful sound, very good condition. $2,500. 250-334-3667
APARTMENT/CONDOS
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
MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160
NORTH QUALICUM Village, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath UP & Finished in-law-suite down with 1 bdrm. F/s, n/s,d/w, ref’s req’d. $1225. Call 250-950-0550
REAL ESTATE
PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. 5 appls, carport, fenced backyard, woodstove. NS/NP. $1300+ utils. Refs req’d. (250)752-9807.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
PARKSVILLE 3 BR 1 bath, F/S, W/D, walk to town & beach. $1,150 +utilities. email; steve_elaine@hotmail.ca
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. MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000. May Finance. 250-738-0221.
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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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
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COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160
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VICTORIA LAKE at Port Alice, north Vancouver Island. One acre with 3 cabins. Only $136,000. (250)668-8744,
QUALICUM BEACH- 1000sq ft self contained suite lower level ( no stairs ). Spacious w/lots of natural light. F/P for cozy evenings. $ 1200 inclds utils Looking for long term lease. Aug 1. 250-594-7470. QUALICUM BEACH- 2 bdrm, center town. N/S, sm pet ok. W/D. Available July 1. $1075+ utils. (250)738-0828. QUALICUM NORTH. 5-BR, 2 bath on 3+ acres. Oceanfront, 2-story with natural trail to beach. N/S. 2500 sq.ft., $1500/month. 250-248-0220.
1986 Terry-Taurus 5th wheel, 21.5ft, awning, canoe loader. All systems good working order. $2,500. (250)585-8271 1987 WILDERNESS 5th Wheel 24.5 ft, 6 new tires, New queen mattress, Newer hot water tank, pressure pump Roof Air/Heater, Furnace (new fan) Rear Couch/Bed/Privacy curtain, 2 Entry Doors, full bath, Sleeps 6, 4 burner stove, large fridge, microwave, good condition, $3,000 obo. 250-752-2207. Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
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COMOX: 2 bdrm condo in Senior residence with supportive services. 4 month introductory rate of $2700/mo with services, extra charge for 2nd person. Call (250)339-2416.
1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396
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.
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.
250-248-7100.
1993 TRAVELAIRE 30’ 5th Wheel. Sleeps 4-6 comfortably, Full bath/shower, full fridge, A/C, Furnace, Clean. $6900. obo. Ph: 250-616-7609
SUITES, LOWER DOWNTOWN QUALICUM: Level entry, 2 bdrm, 5 appl’s, NS/NP. Avail July 1. $850/mo. Call (250)752-9821. NORTH QUALICUM Village, Cute 1 bdrm, 1 bath, f/s, w/d. Sep. entry, carport, n/s, n/p. Ref’s req’d. $650 Call 250950-0550
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
1998 PONTIAC Sunfire Convertible, P.S, P.B, P/top 2.4LT Eng. Auto trans 64500km / 40100miles, garage kept. $4500 O.B.O 250-339-0663
PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D, Avail. July 1st. $950 p/m incl. sat. TV, plus 1/2 hydro. Call 250-248-4074
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Local club could use some support After postponing the Emerald Gloves, Genesis is looking at the nationals JAMES CL ARKE
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News that the Emerald Gloves amateur boxing tournament that was slated for Oceanside Place last weekend has been postponed until further notice is being seen as a good thing, but what Genesis Boxing & Fitness, who will be hosting the event, needs right now more than anything is community support. According to Genesis Boxing & Fitness founder, head coach, trainer and driving force, Rick Rae, the Emerald Gloves have been rescheduled because all the boxing gyms in Canada are staying open this summer to prepare for the nationals in November “so we’re still going to take part in those, and we may still be hosting the Emerald Gloves in six weeks or so, it will be a TBA thing, but we will be supporting our fellow B.C. boxing clubs.” He explained this “will give us the opportunity for all of our boxers to get more experience throughout the summer and to be more appropriately ready, if interested, in taking part in being opened up for the National Team. This also leaves us more opportunity to take part in broadening our horizons with different clubs, boxers and coaches.” And while the man behind the club with a social conscious is hesitant to go into details, those close to Rae know he has been sick for some time, and is currently on treatment for liver disease. Not surprisingly, Rae’s main concern is for the kids that have come to call his club a second home. He has brought in other trainers to keep the good ship Genesis going in his absence, but the spirit and sense of purpose he brings to the club has been missed. “It’s very important to keep the gym alive and my boxers interested,” Rae said when The NEWS caught up with him, his voice cracking with emotion. “All I would say is that I like the silver lining thing — I like the fact all the clubs are staying open over the summer, that we’re going to get more opportunities to compete and to grow as a club.” “For over three years I’ve been telling my boxers —
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Rick Rae and his Genesis Boxing & Fitness have raised thousands of dollars for local charities over the past three plus years and provided area kids and adults with healthy and supportive environment.
little, large and in the middle — that it’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you get back up, and the proof is in the pudding. I’m not dyin’, but it’s not fun,” said Rae, who has lost 15 pounds and has to have regular blood transfusions. For those unfamiliar with Genesis Boxing & Fitness, which celebrated its third anniversary in March, it is so much more than a boxing gym. Much more. Rae and his club continues to raise money for MS treatments for 18
people in the area, along with food bank drives and donations to the SPCA. Asked if there is a risk of the club closing down, Rae’s answer came quickly. “No, definitely not.” In typical Rick Rae fashion, the dedicated mentor is quick to make the point he doesn’t want people showing up at the club because of his illness, “I want them to show up because it’s the healthy thing to do.”
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Pheasant Glen Golf Resort will be hosting a special tournament on Saturday, and it’s not too late to get in on the action. A 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, the annual Oceanside Special Olympics Golf Tournament, said Gerri Thompson, local coordinator “is our major fundraiser of the year.” All money raised from the tournament stays in the Oceanside area and is used to help pay for the swimming pool and bowling fees, as well as curling rink rentals, uniforms, “and other costs that we have.” Oceanside Special Olympics has about 40 registered athletes this year, “and what a lot of people don’t know is that we have to pay the costs — we don’t get any government grants, so this golf tournament really carries us through to next year.” To that end, they are still accepting individual and team entries. “We need golfers, hole sponsors, prizes...” Cost is $90 per player which includes
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Oceanside Special Olympics’ softball team enjoy the moment in Victoria last weekend.
18 holes of golf and a supper. “We sure are,” Thompson said when asked if they’re looking forward to the day of golf. “Lots of work involved, but it’s worth it.” “The local group of Special Olympians
just got back from a track meet in Victoria on the weekend, and are gearing up for their Provincials in Langley in July.” Since 1980, Special Olympics B.C. has been committed to providing individuals
with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enhance their life and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences. Special Olympics gives individuals the opportunity to participate in their community and develop a strong sense of belief in themselves. “We currently offer year-round Olympic-type sports training and athletic competition to athletes within the Oceanside area. These activities give local athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship,” said Thompson. As a non-profit organization, she points out, “we struggle with sourcing of necessary funding that will enable our volunteer core to maintain and grow our valuable programs and empower athletes to win in sport and in life.” For more information e-mail Gerri at gerrithompson@shaw.ca or call 250594-7769.
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Kids skip rope for awareness and cash French Creek Community School raises a lot of cash, have fun and promote health JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
French Creek Community School sure lived up to its motto recently, as evidenced by the impressive level of participation in the recent district-wide Jump Rope for Heart program. According to Brandon Rockhill, Ballenas Secondary grad and former football standout who is now a student teacher at FCCS “every lunch hour we had the stereo outside with over 40 students doing jump rope, hoola hooping, and other activities that promote healthy hearts.” FCCS is known as ‘the small school with the big heart’ and this was evident with the high level of student participation in the recent. FCCS, he points out, has just over 100 students which makes the number of students who took part — nearly half the student population — even more impressive. “As a school the most important message that we tried to teach was that having fun and being active will strengthen and
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ness about healthy hearts that has been raised by students during the Jump Rope For Heart program.” In recognition of the students philanthropic skipping, the entire school gathered for a celebration on the Friday afternoon with 60 minutes of fun activity stations including long rope, short rope, ‘Skip-It’, Chinese jump bands and more. “We want to thank FCCS students and the local community for their enthusiasm and support to raise awareness about the importance of living an active lifestyle and helping others in need.” In the meantime, FCCS he said will continue down that path thanks to the school’s new principal Brian Nikula who he said “has been an major reason for the focus on physical activity at the school. He has had many other special after-school and lunchtime programs come into the school and we just finished a very successful track meet.”
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Spring Football Jamboree a big hit Great chance for Jr. and Sr. Ballenas players to gain tournament game experience JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Suffice it to say the annual Island Spring Football Jamboree in Nanaimo was a big hit. Played at John Barsby Secondary School last Friday and Saturday, the jamboree, which dates back to 1995, is an important step to develop individual player technique, conditioning, unit schemes, player combinations and character under game conditions. All the teams involved spent the previous three weeks practicing, each team is allowed 10 practices. Friday’s Varsity Jamboree featured the host Bulldogs, NDSS and Ballenas Secondary, while the Jr.
Varsity Jamboree on Saturday had the same teams plus Vancouver College. “For the spring camp it was pretty productive,” Whalers’ returning head coach Jeremy Conn said after, adding “I think the kids really enjoyed it and there was good energy coming out of it.” At Friday’s Senior Jamboree the Whalers lost their first game to Barsby 30-6. Coltin Laplante had the lone TD on a six yard run off-tackle. “Everyone played,” pointed out Conn, adding “our inexperience showed as Barsby was able to pull away after being tied 6-6. Tough loss, but lot’s to learn from.”
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Gr. 9 quarterback Garrin McDonnell, above scampering in for the major against NDSS last Friday, got in some quality reps for the varsity Whalers at the spring jamboree in Nanaimo.
The senior Whalers bounced back in game two, beating the NDSS Islanders 14-12 on the final play of the game. The Islanders, said Conn, “look very good this year with one of the top passing games in B.C. and a good backfield,” pointing out his squad was trailing late but came back to tie the game on the last play and won it on a two point convert. Grade 9 pivot Garrin McDonnell, who was playing up with the senior squad, led the way in that one, throwing a 33 yard touchdown strike to Scott Childs and also running in a seven yard bootleg to tie the game, and McDonnell found fellow junior call-up Brenden Harstad on the two point convert for the win. Scott Childs led the Whalers’ offence on the day with seven catches for 105 yards and his TD. On defence, Coltin Laplante “was a beast” with 16 tackles and a sack. ON SATURDAY the JV Whalers got the ball rolling with an exciting 12-6 victory over the John Barsby Bulldogs. Garrin McDonnell caught a six yard TD pass from Pivot Brody Seselja in that one, and Santiago Thompson scored the go ahead TD on a three yard QB sneak. Matt Price led the ground game
with 40 yards on eight carries. In game two the Juniors fell behind early to the Islanders and tried to come back but it was too little to late in a 20-14 loss. Santiago Garcia and Jacob Kirby both had TD runs in that game. In game three the JV’s lost 20-6 to AAA Vancouver College. Sam Paquette caught a six yard TD pass from Garrin McDonnell, and Austin Hunt led the defence with seven tackles. All told, Conn said they had some 22 seniors and 27 JV’s suiting up on the weekend “which is a healthy number. “We’ve got some really talented guys and we’ve got some rookies,” Conn surmised when asked how the blue and white are shaping up. “We’ve got a really good group of juniors and a strong core of seniors, and we also have about a half dozen new guys on the varsity team, so once they figure out our systems we’re going to have another strong team.” The team breaks for summer with the team in the weight room beginning early July and the fall training camp getting underway August 12. Their first home game is against Spectrum from Victoria August 30 at 3:30 p.m.
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There’s a new soccer tourney in town, and this one could really take root. Kwalikum Secondary School grad Madeleine Dwyer wants to get the word out that they will be hosting a six-a-side soccer tournament for all players aged 16 and up on the fields at KSS this Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. Billed as the Soccer Solstice, all proceeds raised from the tournament will go towards gar-
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