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There may be some Coyote sightings at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort this summer.

Bill Dutton, a Qualicum Beach resident and chairman of the resort (PGGR), is part of the group that now owns and will operate the National Hockey League’s Phoenix Coyotes after a close vote at a Glendale, Ariz. city council meeting Tuesday night.

Dutton is one of eight Canadian businessmen who comprise Renaissance Sports and Entertainment (RSE), which bought the team from the league recently but still needed to work out a deal with Glendale regarding the management and operation of the arena that houses the Coyotes. RSE was formed when Dutton and others sold their oil and gas exploration company in 2004.

The NEWS reached Dutton by phone at the golf course Wednesday.

“I’ve got Coyotes stickers on my golf cart already,” Dutton, 80, said with a chuckle.

A former president, general manager and scout of the Estevan (Sask.) Bruins, Dutton said he won’t have a role with the day-to-day operations of the NHL team.

“I will have a vote like anyone else (who is an RSE owner), but I won’t have anything to do with the management or anything like that,” said Dutton. “I will just mainly be a cheerleader.”

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The turn-out was good and the crowds were well behaved on Canada Day in Parksville Community Park, according to the RCMP. “We’re pretty happy with how it went — there were a lot of people at the beach,” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman, who spent the evening patrolling by bike. “People are getting the message from council about this being a family oriented event,” he said, “but a few people were taken to cell for intoxication.” He said considering the number of people it was a huge success from a policing perspective and he wasn’t even aware of any festivity-related accidents that day. — NEWS Staff

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VIHA is reminding residents that urgent care and primary care services have yet to open in the Oceanside Health Centre (OHC) and that coming to the centre may delay their treatment.

“Patients who need urgent care for a serious medical condition should not come to the Oceanside Health Centre,” says Sheila Cruikshank, Director for the Centre. The OHC began providing laboratory, medical imaging and community-based services such as home care, mental health and substance use, home support and environmental health programs on June 24. However, urgent care for conditions that require immediate medical attention does not begin until Sept. 16.

Since the Oceanside Health Centre opened its doors on a limited basis, VIHA says approximately 40 people have attended the Centre seeking urgent care, including for potentially serious injuries and chest pain. In these instances, staff have been able to arrange ambulance transportation to an emergency department or suggest patients go to the local walk-in clinic. However, treatment was delayed because of the additional stop at the Oceanside Health Centre.

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The NEWS has received some calls from readers asking about results from the 50-50 draws held in Community Park on Canada Day. Organizers informed The NEWS on Wednesday that all prizes for the 50-50 draws have been claimed.

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PRESENCE: Oceanside RCMP were in their vehicles, on bikes and on foot (as they were in Community Park above) throughout the Parksville Qualicum Beach region during the long weekend, and they reported little trouble.

CANADA DAY HEAT

Close to a record high AUREN RUVINSKY

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High-temperature records were set in 15 communities across the province Canada Day and while there were rumours, in the end the Parksville Qualicum Beach area didn’t quite join the club.

“At 29.7 C the Qualicum Beach weather station nearly broke the July 1 record of 30 C set in 1915,” said Matt McDonald, Environment Canada meteorologist.

Canada Day was the hottest of the week, “as a ridge of high pressure reached its full amplitude,” McDonald said, giving data from the Qualicum Beach Airport, the only official weather station between Nanaimo and Comox.

The hourly readings showed the temperature above an unseasonable 28 C for more than four hours from around 4 p.m. while the humidex made the peak feel like 34 C. The same front pushed temperatures up

across western North America, hitting 53 C in Death Valley, California and setting a number of all-time records in the U.S. southwest, McDonald pointed out.

As the ridge passes the heat is expected to ease off, “but we’re still in for a gorgeous stretch, right near the normals around 23-24 C,” McDonald said Tuesday.

It will then pick back up again later in the week and could approach 30 again.

The all-time record for the area was 34 C set in August 1981.

The hot, dry conditions are also increasing the wildfire danger, with the east side of Vancouver Island rated as moderate danger. There are no wildfires currently in the region but the area is under a Category 2 open fire ban meaning there are some restrictions. Controlled fires like campfires are generally allowed, check with the local camp site, park or fire department.

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Police and fire departments are investigating two fires on the same Errington property last week.

“Obviously two fires on the same property in two days is suspicious and there is an active investigation ongoing,” Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said Tuesday.

A sound described as an explosion around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 caught people’s attention on Gibbs Road, but it was actually someone driving by on the highway who noticed the smoke and called in the fire, according to one neighbour.

Errington Fire Chief Troy Bater said one of many structures on the forested property, described as a shed, was reduced to ash before they could get the fire under control.

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of small bangs or explosions, “small firearm ammunition like a 22,” going off in the early stage of the fire, but Bater said there were aerosol cans and other things that might have exploded but he didn’t see any evidence of ammunition.

He said he was heading back to the property the next day to meet the RCMP and continue an investigation into the unknown cause of the fire when they saw smoke and the main house went up in flames and was “fully involved by the time the trucks got there.”

Again aided by the Parksville and Coombs fire departments, they battled the blaze but the house was destroyed before the fire was extinguished.

Bater said there was someone living on the property but they weren’t home at the time of either fire and there were no injuries.

Foreman said they are investigating with the help of the Parksville Fire Department and they will bring in other experts as needed and he couldn’t guess how long the investigation may take.

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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region TRY A TRADE PROGRAM

Students explore career options Program aims to bring students, parents and employers together AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Grade 7 and 8 students from across District 69 (Qualicum) got a chance to get their hands dirty as part of a YES to IT trades fair.

An initiative of the Industry Training Authority and B.C. Ministry of Education, Youth Exploring Skills to Industry Training (YES to IT) brought dozens of trades companies and organizations straight to the young students in an effort to get them thinking about career options.

The program aimed to bring students, parents and employers together with around 30 “try a trade” booths and another dozen educational and community group displays along with an evening presentation to parents on what industry has to offer their children.

“I know it’s an overused word, but the students really are engaged,” said SD69 trustee Eve Flynn in the gym filled with hammering, soldering, drilling, painting and constructing of all sorts.

Students The beauty of earning an apprenticeship is that after spent 75 minonly one year of schooling utes excitedly everyand tuition, an apprentice trying thing from macan begin making some sonry and pipe good money STEPHEN STAHLEY fitting to aesthetics, jet design and finger printing with the RCMP at Qualicum Beach Middle School Monday.

“Search and rescue is a good gateway to other emergency services,” pointed out Arrowsmith Search and Rescue spokesperson Barry Blair who was showing students how pulleys lighten the work of pulling people in stretchers.

While students lined up to play with the stretchers like sleds and climb the Qualicum Beach Fire Department’s extended ladder, the focus was on the trades that will be needed in the coming years.

Trades jobs are predicted to exceed the number of “qualified” work-

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Kwalikum Secondary auto teacher Luc Ouellet helps Brayden Hensworth, left, and Noah Bank with a hands on demonstration during the YES to IT trades fair at Qualicum Beach Middle School Monday.

ers in B.C. as of 2016, making handson jobs more appealing for today’s young students than ever, explained SD69 Career Education Coordinator Stephen Stahley.

Stahley and the program point out an apprentice can expect to earn $14 to $17 per hour, plus benefits in their first four years. A journeyman can make over $30 per hour, and a fore-

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“The beauty of earning an apprenticeship is that after only one year of schooling and tuition, an apprentice can begin making some ‘good money,’” he said by e-mail. “This is certainly something to consider for those young people who like to work with their hands and cannot afford the tuition and living expenses as-

sociated with four or more years of university study.”

Stahley encourages students of any age and their parents to consider some of the options available while still in high school including apprenticeship and dual credit programs.

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After three years and over $200,000 in direct costs, Parksville council was expected to pass their new official community plan during their regular meeting last night after the press deadline.

The new one will replace the current 2001 version which some, including

Area’s unit sales numbers up 18% Multiple Listing Service sales summary data for June released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) shows housing sales activity across Vancouver Island was up six per cent compared to last year, while average sale prices remain relatively unchanged.

The average price of a single family home sold within the VIREB region in June 2013 was $341,643, which is comparable to the $341,563 average sale price recorded in June 2012. There was a six per cent increase in unit sales in June 2013, where 383 units were recorded, in comparison to June 2012, when 362 single family homes sold.

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“We got a rough ride from a group of people, but there’s never been an OCP written that pleases everyone,” he said.

“I think this does reflect the themes from literally thousands of different input we have received.”

There were suggestions at council’s June 17 meeting of possible amendments but council appeared to agree it was best to pass this version after the long process and amend the new document.

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mayor Chris Burger, have been pushing to update for many years.

“This will give people a better idea of what might occur in their neighbourhoods and it dials back growth as a whole a little, in terms of the city’s expectations,” Burger said.

“It more accurately reflects the realities of the day, projecting 15,000 people in 2030,” he said of the considerably lowered projection from the 12 year old version which was written in a much busier time for development.

There was a lot of grumbling at the last public hearing on May 22 from

VIREB’s coverage area, down from the 3349 homes in the system at the end of June 2012.

Although VIREB reported a slow first quarter, unit sales are trending upward for the second quarter. It is anticipated that this trend will continue through the second half of the year.

Although Cameron Muir, chief economist for the British Columbia Real Estate Association, anticipates stronger growth on the economic front for the latter half of the year, he cautions that “historically low interest rates will eventually increase.”

Comparing June 2013 to June 2012, the average sale prices across VIREB’s six geographic areas saw: Campbell River remain virtually unchanged with average sales price listed at $308,850;

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Comox Valley down eight per cent to $333,297; Nanaimo’s average sales price went up five per cent to $375,080; Parksville/Qualicum prices dropped nine per cent to $369,804; Port Alberni/West Coast increased by five per cent to $207,444, while the Cowichan Valley was up four per cent to $348,924.

In terms of unit sales year-to-year, there continued to be a wide disparity among the various zones: Campbell River recorded a 12 per cent increase, Comox Valley unit sales decreased by 17 per cent, Nanaimo recorded a 24 per cent increase, Parksville/Qualicum sales rose 18 per cent, Port Alberni/ West Coast dipped 35 per cent and Cowichan Valley reported an increase of 23 per cent.

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RV CRASH: Canada Day traffic on the Inland Highway was disrupted when a camper flipped over near the bridge over the Englishman River. The Errington Fire department attended and had to shut down the highway for about 2 hours.

There were no injuries reported.

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Swim club gets almost $16G The Ravensong Aquatic Club of Qualicum Beach is getting a chunk of the $201,400 the B.C. government is awarding through community gaming grants.

The Ravensong Aquatic Club is to receive $15,900, Parksville Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell announced this week.

Five other organizations from Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Cowichan Valley also received gaming funds.

“All of these organizations offer people healthy and fun stress-release activities,” said Stilwell. “Their respective funding will help them continue to carry out their positive work.”

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Throughout the province, 68 recipients will share $2,212,640 in the latest round of grants. The provincial government says recipients in this round of grants include programs for arts and culture, and sport.

Last fiscal year, in 2012/13, a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services were distributed.

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Hot Hot Hot: People flocked to Parksville Beach on Canada Day, as temperatures soared to nearly 30C, nearly breaking an all-time high for that day.

Tracking and rescue made easier ASAR teams up to bring the Project Lifesaver program to the area Searching for elderly residents who have wandered off could soon become a whole lot easier for Arrowsmith Search and Rescue.

That’s because the local group announced this week they are partnering with the Nanaimo Lifeline Program for the Project Lifesaver program in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area.

Designed to track and rescue those with cognitive conditions who tend to wander, this service answers a critical need for protecting people at risk of wandering, including those with Alzheimer’s, autism, down syndrome and dementia.

Clients enrolled in the service will wear a wristwatch sized radio transmitter on their wrist or ankle.

The transmitter constantly emits a Radio Frequency signal, which can be tracked regardless of where the person has wandered—even into a

densely wooded area, a marsh, a concrete structure such as a garage, or a building constructed with steel.

Once caregivers notify locally trained agencies, average rescue time remains around 30 minutes.

Client management will now be overseen by the Nanaimo Lifeline Program and existing clients will be transferred. New clients will be accepted beginning in July.

To enroll contact the Nanaimo Lifeline program at 250-739-5770. For those who cannot afford the service, they are encouraged to check with their local agency for available options.

For more information, contact the Provincial Coordinator (Search & Rescue Society of BC) at 250-384-6696, www.sarbc.org, or Arrowsmith Search & Rescue, www.asar.org.

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We salute you

F

or the most part, we are a well-behaved nation of fun-loving, respectful people.

Yes, there are those who would steal flags and get drunk (see story and letter to the editor today), but our observations over the beautifully-warm long weekend gave us hope for the future and pride in our community.

Thousands gathered on the streets of Parksville on Canada Day for the parade. Sure, it was before noon and it was a family event, but in other places a gathering of that many people inevitably includes a fight or a drunk or some kind of police-involved incident.

Not here.

Fast-forward 12 hours. Crowded around the bay there were even more people watching the fireworks than the parade. They filtered to the water bit by bit, but left in a throng. The potential for incidents was high, but aside from a few people who had to spend some time in the RCMP lock-up for a few hours, and the waft of B.C. bud that you can smell any day in almost any place in this province, people seemed to enjoy themselves and behave in a reasonable manner.

We don’t want to give the impression we were surprised by the lack of bad behaviour. We have come to expect that from Canadians in general, and Parksville Qualicum Beach people specifically. We just feel the need to applaud today, and not take this treat of respectful behaviour for granted.

Community leaders, sponsors and the RCMP all have their roles to play in making these events both safe and enjoyable. Clearly, they all do their jobs well.

At the end of the day, however, it’s up to the people. How many shenanigans and how much drunk behaviour and inappropriate action will we, as a society, tolerate? Not much, despite our tolerant, live-and-letlive attitude. But the line seems clear to all, including young people who may be granted a pass for the occasional wildness by those of us who have been there, done that.

The vast majority of people in Parksville Qualicum Beach, regardless of age or income bracket, seem to understand there is a line, and where that line is, in regards to public behaviour.

We salute you all, and we count ourselves fortunate to be part of this community.

— Editorial by John Harding

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Letters flag fury This is a letter to the lowlife scum who came onto our property on a certain cul-desac in Coombs some time during the night of June 30/July 1 and stole our Canadian flag.

You are a coward and a thief. You are probably the type of person who would break into our houses at Christmas time and steal our grandchildren’s Christmas presents.

I doubt you will read this letter, because you are more than likely unable to read.

However, we do hope your parents are proud of you — maybe they will read it to you as a bedtime story.

By the way, did you notice the “protected by ADT security” sign right beside where we had the flag mounted? Interesting video – watch for it soon on Youtube, and remember how the Stanley Cup rioters got caught.

James macDonalD Coombs

keep wetlands in alr

I am a concerned citizen in the City of Parksville asking Mayor Chris Burger, city councillors, Director of Community Planning Blaine Russell and Chief Administrative Officer Fred Manson to take proactive steps to turn down the application to have Parksville Wetlands removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

It is unconscionable to even consider ignoring the services we as a whole community receive from this ecologically valuable wetland. Wetlands naturally filter and recharge the water that later comes out of our taps downstream.

The wetland ecosystem is also providing flood control and water filtration –removing human contaminants, suspended particles

Quotable:

“I will just mainly be a cheerleader.” bill Dutton see story page a1

almanac Government Contacts provincial:

and excessive nutrients, improving water quality and renewing water supply.

Please think about the significance of securing this land for water conservation.

I can not think of a more important legacy that this city council could provide the people of today and tomorrow. Purchasing and protecting this wetland site would represent a large return on investment by contributing towards ensuring the adequate quality and quantity of Parksville’s water supply.

RonDa muRDock Parksville

stop means stop

A stop means stop, not a roll stop, unless you are from a different country and this means something else.

The other day (Saturday, June 29) I was walking with two of my grandchildren and going through the crosswalk at McVickers Street and Stanford, a truck rolled up and did not stop at all, just a slow crawl, and then took off when we passed the front end of his truck.

The rule does state that you must wait until the people cross from side to side before leaving the intersection. My concern is that what if something fell out of the stroller and I had to bend down to pick it up, the driver may not of seen this and hit me or the kids.

Maybe some people need to take their driver’s test again. Also maybe the RCMP can do more traffic enforcement for these violations.

Wayne l. sapieha Parksville

a day about canada

I don’t feel completely comfortable bring ing this issue up, but it has been nagging at me, so here goes.

What should a parade be about?

It may just be my rose-coloured glasses, but when I was a kid, organizations and businesses built floats in celebration of the parades purpose, let’s say Canada Day for instance. The floats celebrated, well, Canada and that’s it.

On Monday it felt like a one-and-a-half hour infomercial on every business possible. Maybe we should rename it The Canada Day Business Advertising Parade. To me, all it felt like was: buy my product, come to my store, join my group or church.

Maybe I’m being overly negative, but I miss the Canada part.

Dallas collis Parksville

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michelle stilWell, mla parksville Qualicum contact inFo michelle.stilwell. mla@leg.bc.ca

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teunis WestbRoek mayor, town of Qualicum beach

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saving spunky

This is directed to the trail-running group with their dogs at Rosewall Creek Provincial Park early on Monday morning.

Thank-you to the woman who took the little Pomeranian that my husband and I found running along Highway 19A late Sunday night. This woman kindly helped us out by taking the dog and seemed to go out of her way to knock on doors and try to find it’s owner. Thanks to her, “Spunky” is now happily at home, she initially ran away after being frightened by fireworks.

We were heading back to Squamish and knew that finding an open animal shelter on Canada Day would be near impossible. The dog’s owner called us to say thanks, but really, it was a string of helpful folks and luck that Spunky survived traffic and made it home. We needed the good news as we had just put down our beloved 14-year-old dog on that Friday.Thank you to all again.

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Rules to write by Yes I normally wear sunscreen and a hat.

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Yes I do. I put suntan Absolutely. When I’m golfing I always put lotion on and wear a hat because you have sun screen on, even in the winter. And I wear to these days. a hat.

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There’s always the possibility that before long, should Irish setter (prone to motion sickness) were unfailingOle Sol continue to favor us with his welcome rays, that, ly seated with the groceries under a stiff brown tarpaulin ungrateful wretches that we are, we’ll be whining about the where we watched the rain run from one hollow to another heat. … and down our necks.

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Cottages of that era seldom had ceilings and the rain’s The boathouse, of course, housed the boat on tattoo only added to the shivers and spookiwhich we’d come to the island, not to mention a ness conjured up by the ghosts of Inner Sancplethora of odds and ends and a non-functiontum filtering through to the bedroom, or the ing Delco plant. But the cracked leather seats stealth of The Shadow … who always knew for of the boat were our goal, and the high, galvasure. nized roof of the old boathouse offered the en- By nancy Whelan Fast forward to my present world, and I adtertainment. mit to reveling still in some rainy days … these It didn’t seem to concern us that the "muin a sunroom with an opaque fiberglass roof sic" we were listening to consisted solely of a which does not offer quite the tone or timbre percussion section … a good old northern Onof a good rain on the galvanized roof over a tario rain, perhaps with some mighty rumbles boathouse. of thunder during a particular crescendo, was But still, reclining there on the old futon music to our then appreciative ears. And there with a good book, tea and cake at hand, there’s we sat, chattering as girls will, about everything a certain comfort in having that pattering rain and nothing, trying to make ourselves heard provide the excuse from some chore I’d rather above the deafening clatter of rain on a boathouse roof. ignore.

That island and its limited amenities knew how to make However, not all rains are vocal, some being so gentle the most of a good rainfall. Getting there during a down- that one can scarcely tell if the stuff is falling or not. I’ve pour though, was not one of life’s summer pleasures. Sit- discovered two quite accurate rain gauges that help me ting at the wheel of our sleek old launch in the forward decide on a day’s proper garb or activity. One is the backcabin, my dad stayed dry and comfortable. yard birdbath which distinctly registers even the daintiest I suppose for purposes of proper weight distribution, of raindrops. the shipboard law was that any other passengers aboard The other is the smoke bush outside the kitchen winthe "Nancy Mac" must sit astern and outside, regardless of dow - its flat, horizontal leaves vibrating with the slightest weather. touch of precipitation.

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Stitching new futures Ten sewing machines needed for Haiti sewing school Sewing machines in good working order are needed for a sewing school in Haiti to provide men and women with life and work skills.

Since 2009 Andra Thakur has been seeking sewing machines for the Nanaimo sewing school in Guyana. The Nanaimo-Parksville area has helped supply hundreds of machines for Guyana, and one woman in particular has made a significant contribution, Joyce Morrison. The Rotary Clubs of Nanaimo North and Parksville AM have made cash donations used to ship the machines to Guyana and purchased the fabrics and other necessary supplies.

The more than 2,000 uniforms created were donated to the poorer students in the communities who could not afford them.

The Nanaimo Sewing School has already conducted three schools in Guyana; the first in 2009-2010 and the second in 2010-2011. The third class was held from August-December 2011.

More than 70 young men and women have been provided with some life and work skills. The acquisition of a skill such as tailoring can create life opportunities, particularly where many do not have the means to meet their basic needs of home, food and clothing. In a

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The Sewing School projects have multiple benefits and are sustained at the local level in the communities by non-governmental organizations. The students acquire the skills to measure, cut and sew school uniforms, and maintain their sewing machines, and on graduation they receive a sewing machine, providing the opportunity to utilize the new skills in their future.

A final Sewing School is planned for Haiti this Fall, from September to November 2013. This school is being sponsored by the Caribbean/American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA - US), Life-Line Mission Group (US) the Rotary Club of South Cowichan and the North Nanaimo Rotary Club.

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B.C. RCMP arrested John Stewart Nuttall and Amanda Marie Korody in Abbotsford at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon after a five-month investigation that began in February.

The alleged homegrown terror plot is similar to that of the Boston Marathon bombers, who used pressure cooker bombs to send shrapnel through the crowd near the race’s finish line on April 15.

RCMP seized three explosive devices made from pressure cookers that contained nails, bolts, nuts and washers that were placed on the legislative assembly grounds.

Nuttall, 38 and Korody, 29, are charged with making or possessing an explosive device, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and knowingly facilitating terrorist activity.

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“Our investigation has determined this was a domestic threat without international linkages.”

The alleged motive of the two accused is not clear but there is no indication of any connection to Islamic beliefs or religion.

The RCMP says the pair “took steps to build explosive devices and place them at the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria where crowds were expected to gather on Canada Day.” The legislative lawn and inner harbour were crowded with an estimated 40,000 revelers for Monday’s Canada Day concert and fireworks.

Police aren’t saying if undercover officers were working with the duo but Malizia said they were being closely monitored and police ensured the bombs were inert and could not detonate.

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“I want to reassure our citizens that at all times during the investigation, our primary focus was the safety and protection of the public,” Malizia said.

Nor was the Canada Day crowd in Victoria the only potential target that may have been contemplated.

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Eaglecrest Golf Club Paul Kim 2035 Island Hwy. W. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G1 250.752.6311 gm@eaglecrestgolfclub.ca www.eaglecrestgolfclub.ca Coast Sportfish Keith & Violet Hyett 202 – 891 Island Hwy W. Parksville, BC V9P 2E9 250.586.6622 keith@coastsportfish.com www.coastsportfish.com Coastal Essence Day Spa Ivy Turner 194 1st Avenue Parksville, BC V9P 2A4 250.927.1511 coastalessencespa@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ coastalessencedayspa/ Cedar Grove RV Park & Campground Ron Wong & Will Penny (manager) 246 Riverbend Road Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2N2 250.752.2442 info@cedargrovervpark.ca www.cedargrovervpark.ca Business Service People Shawna Flinkert & Marc LaCouvee 529 Dogwood Street Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1B2 250.752.1650 www.businessservicepeople.com Beltone Hearing Care Centre Jeff Germain 104 – 154 Memorial Ave Parksville, BC V9P 2G4 250.954.2246 www.beltonecare.ca Beads of Joy Wendy Mauer 215 Elizabeth Ave Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G8 250.752.1604 wendy@beadsofjoy.ca www.beadsofjoy.ca B.C Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild Bev Birchard PO Box 182, Parksville, BC V9P 2P8 info@bcinnkeepers.com www.bcsbestbnbs.com

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What’s On Digest Anthony Veselisin #201 – 273 Moilliet Steet Parksville, BC Oceanside Women’s Business Network 250.240.8812 Glenda Sweet anthony@whatsondigest.com 250.228.4224 www.whatsondigest.com gls@shaw.ca www.OWBN.ca Oceanside Art Gallery Heather Tillmor & Stephen Brown #3 – 172 Second Avenue West Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1R1 250.228.4058 info@oceansideartgallery.ca www.oceanartgallery.ca

Nile Creek Fly Shop Mr. Courtney Ogilvie & Mrs. Valerie Ogilvie #2 6590 West Isl. Hwy Bowser, BC V0R 1G0 250.757.2095 fly-fisher@telus.net www.nilecreekflyshop.com Lighthouse Country Business Association Betsy Poel PO Box 59, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0 250.757.8442 lcba@shaw.ca www.lighthousecountry.ca

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Raintree Studio & Gallery Greg and Joan Swanson 5101 Island Hwy W. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1Z1 250.594.3786 h2ohue@raintreestudio.ca www.raintreestudio.ca Qualicum Beach Artisans Market Dee Aguilar 995 Meadowlark Place Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1M6 250.752.9332 deeagular@shaw.ca artisansinqualicumbeach. shawwebspace.ca/

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Kathok Centre Penny McGuire 2800 Grafton Avenue Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1W8 250.586.5882 info@kathokcentre.ca www.kathokcentre.ca

Qualicum Village Winery Adam MacKinnon 673 Fir Street Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T1 250.752.0058 info@qualicumvillagewinery.com www.qualicumvillagewinery.com

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People often ask what the volunteers to help them promote benefits of membership are at your business. the Chamber of Commerce. The • Weekly digital newsletter allows Chamber provides a well-rounded you to connect with business and membership package so that small no-profit activities in the Qualicum business owners can tap into the Beach area. programs and services that best fit Marketing Opportunities their business needs.

• A space in our online Business Extended Health Insurance Directory with a link back to your Programs for Member Businesses company’s web site that helps British Columbia Chambers of improve ranking by search engines.

Commerce members can be part • Links to Social Media, of an affordable extended health Facebook, and Twitter on the web benefits program for 1 to 50 site informational listing page. employees.

• Opportunities for cooperative • Get unparalleled flexibility to marketing initiatives create a health benefits package • Racking at both our Second that’s customized for your small Avenue office and Visitor business. Plus, each employee can Information Centre (which hosted choose a plan that fits their budget 24,499 people in 2012) Paul Walkey, Chair and needs.

• Facebook - Post your promotional • Gain more financial control to our news-feed, share the through employer contributions conversation with our fans • Get alternative care benefits, such as • Our Second Street office and Visitor chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage Information Centre refers people every day to therapy, on many plans. our member businesses.

Education & Training Opportunities Member Communications • Business Skills Seminars focus on topics • Weekly newsletter provides an inside scoop on such as customer service, human resources, and business and social activities in Qualicum Beach marketing offered at least three times annually.

• Website contains updated event and Chamber news Networking and Connecting with the Chamber • Timely bulletins, events and press releases to • Business After Business offers a lively setting the membership community to connect with local business people and fine • Our social media groups include Twitter, and tune your networking skills Facebook and keep our members aware of the • New Member celebrations act as a great latest news and events, instantly! starting point and are an opportunity to connect Member Sponsorship Opportunities with new and long-standing members alike.

• Monthly member dinners and mixers allow • Several options are available to sponsor events members to get to know each other. As well and programs, as well as premium spots on our dinner speakers keep members abreast of topics new web-site and newsletter. important to the business community For more information about the benefits of • Connection to the Visitor Information Centre membership, call Sabrina Krauchi at 250-752deliver familiarizations tours for staff and 0960 email members@qualicum.bc.ca.

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David Nellist Greg Spencer Paige Renouf Shirley Nellist Lisa Spencer Jim Grant

Qualicum Beach Tourism and is unique and different. In the 2012 In-Market Research Report, Tourism plays a significant role visitors rated nature and sightseeing, in the BC and Vancouver Island including wildlife viewing as their economies in terms of revenue major interest and activity. As earned by small business, revenues well, many visitors (some 60%) earned by tourism activities, participated in shopping while and creation of employment visiting Vancouver Island. opportunities for local job seekers.

As well, those visitors – some In 2012 over 40% of tourist visitors 68% of them – use a Vancouver to Vancouver Island were from Island Visitor Information Centre Western Washington State followed to plan their activities. That means by an almost equal percentage of lots of people come through Visitor Lower Mainlanders and Albertans Information Centers every year.

(25% and 29% respectively).

Qualicum Beach Visitor Information Evelyn Clark, CEO Key industry highlights: Centre hosted some 24,499 visitors in • In 2009, tourism in BC generated 2012. $12.7 billion in revenue.

The Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre is located • On Vancouver Island in 2012 overnight right on the beach on Hwy 19a and is open full tourism generated $8.1 billion (22% of BC).

• There were 17,814 tourism-related businesses time during the summer. Tourism BC-certified staff provide visitor counseling, itinerary operating in BC in 2009, 3056 on Vancouver planning, accommodation, and travel information Island in 2012. to for visitors.

• In 2009, the BC tourism industry employed Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre also provides 128,600 people, approximately 22,000 of them free tourism services to locals and tourists alike: on Vancouver Island.

Compared with primary resource industries, • Maps and visitor guides for the Qualicum including forestry, agriculture, and mining and Beach area, and other towns/cities within BC oil & gas extraction, tourism makes a significant • Local brochures and information • Accommodation reservations contribution to BC’s GDP. Tourism is the only • Public washrooms and primary industry that has maintained steady growth in GDP from 2002 to 2008. In 2009, • Access to Wifi and a view of the beautiful the GDP of the agriculture, forestry and mining Salish Sea Tourism is a vital industry and the Qualicum and oil and gas extraction industries were below 2002 levels while tourism maintained its level of Beach Visitor Information Centre plays an integral role in supporting tourist businesses and visitors to contribution.

When tourist visit Vancouver Island they this part of Vancouver Island.

Evelyn Clark CEO – overwhelmingly agree that it offers good value Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce for money, is a great place to relax and unwind,

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• Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market – Open every Saturday from 8:30am to noon through October, 2013 on Veterans Way at Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Contact the Market Manager at 250-248-8005 or email qbfmmanager@gmail.com for more information. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts and live entertainment.

• Errington Farmers’ Market – Open every Saturday. 10am to 1pm to the end of September 2012 rain or shine in the Errington Community Park across from the Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road. For more information visit www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca.

• Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market – Every Thursday evening July 4 to August 29 from 6pm to 9pm. Second Avenue will be closed from Memorial to Primrose for the street market. Musicians and local artists will line the street and merchants will be staying open in the evening for your shopping pleasure.

• Bard to Broadway Theatre Society presents their 13th exciting season at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. This year’s shows are ‘Sexy Laundry’, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’, ‘Little Women’ and ‘Fame Jr.’. Show’s start July 3rd and run until August 17th. For show times and ticket information please contact 250-752-4470 or visit www.b2btheatre.com.

• Qualicum Beach Artisans Market – Every Friday night from June 28 to August 30 in the parking lot beside The Old School House, 3 pm to 8 pm. Many well-known artists take part in this event every year! Come view the great art and enjoy the live music. Contact Dee Aguilar at 250-752-9332 or email deeaguilar@shaw.ca for more information.

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July 2013 • Skim Board Camp July 2 – 4. Check out the OSBC Skim Camp July 2nd, 3rd and 4th at Parksville Beach for ages 8 – 14 (in front of the Beach Club) from 9am – noon. For more information please contact Julia Mountain at Smithfords located at 164 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Email ~ Smithfords@ shaw.ca Phone ~ 250.752.3400 or visit http:// oceansideskimbc.wix.com/oceansideskimbc • Parksville Beach Festival runs July 13 to August 18 at the Parksville Community Park.

Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibit was voted on of the Top 100 events in North America with over 20 sculptures on display. Beach volleyball and croquet tournaments, Music in the Park and the Quality Foods Fireworks Display are just a few of the events. For more information call 250-9512978 or visit www.parksvillebeachfest.ca.

• 7th Annual Jazz Tea & Cheesecake at Morningstar Farm – Sunday, July 15.

Bring a lawn chair and sun hat, sit back and enjoy various jazz ensembles in the peaceful surroundings of Morningstar Farm. Tickets include tea, cheesecake and wine-tasting and are available at the Farmgate Store at Morningstar Farm, Mulberry Bush Book Stores, Cranky Dog Music and at the door. For more information, call 250-954-3931 or visit www.morningstarfarm.ca.

• 100th Anniversary of the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course Saturday July 20th.

There will be two 9 hole shotgun rounds at 8:30am and 12:30 pm. The cost for these are $25. non-members and $10 for members. 3 of the holes will be played with vintage hickory clubs provided by the golf course! Dinner at Thalassa at 6pm, tickets are $45. Call 250.752.6312 to get your tickets!

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Sandcastle building contests, skimboarding, Visit www.coombsbluegrass.com for more beach volleyball, tug-of-war competition, information. bubble blowing, frisbee golf and more. Enjoy a • Milner Gardens Art & Photography in vintage swimsuit fashion show, all day musical the Garden – August 10th & 11th. Meet, entertainment including Qualicum’s Got Talent mingle and be inspired by local artists at work. music competition and face painting. This event Artists will be painting, sketching, carving will be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike and photographing the beauty of this Artist’s with a focus on families and young people.

Garden. For more information please contact • Milner Gardens Music by the Bay A Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153 or visit www. series of three evening fundraising concerts milnergardens.org supporting Milner Gardens. July 25th Todd • The Annual Coombs Fair – runs August 10th Butler, August 22nd Phil Dwyer’s Adult Jazz and 11th. In 2013, the Fair’s centennial year, Intensive Ensemble, August 30th The Nanaimo the fair will be held on August 10 and 11, and Chamber Orchestra All concerts held at the Coombs’ unofficial patron animal, the goat VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors will be honoured. Since 1913, the Coombs open 6:00 pm, music from 6:30-8:30. Tickets Fair has been celebrating local agriculture and available soon! Call 250-752-6153 or visit community. This is a family affair with lots to www.milnergardens.org for more information. do and see. From livestock to garden produce, • Grand Prix d’Art – July 27, 11am to 2pm. arts & crafts, photography, needlework and Stroll the streets of Qualicum Beach and watch domestic science, many hours of work go into artists in action as they race to complete a the exhibits at the fair. Children and youth work of art “en plein air” in the space of three are an important part of keeping traditional, hours. Most of the local landmarks are within local agriculture alive in these ever-changing walking distance of The Old School House and times, and 4-H is a huge component of the fair. paintings are on display at TOSH following A warm welcome is extended to everyone to the event. Call 250-752-6133 or visit www. come and enjoy the Coombs Fair. Call 250theoldschoolhouse.org for more information.

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• St. Mark’s Fair – July 27 from 8:30am to 3pm. One of the Island’s oldest and largest • Kidsfest and QF Children’s Sandcastle markets with over 130 vendors selling quality Competition – August 18 from 10am to local crafts, antiques, collectibles, rare and 3pm. The weekend begins with Quality used books, jewelry and linens. All profits Foods’ Festival of Lights fireworks display on from the Fair are returned to the community Saturday, August 17th. On Sunday the Quality through support for local seniors’ homes and Foods Children’s Sandcastle Competition projects at our public schools. Off Memorial is located on the beach at Parksville’s Avenue and Veterans Way in Qualicum Beach.

Community Park. From 10am-3pm is when For more information call 250-752-5414 KidFest runs with the main stage has nonor email qbstmarksfair@shaw.ca or www. stop entertainment, and over 30 community stmarksqualicum.bc.ca. groups providing free interactive games, crafts and activities for children under the age of 14.

Call 250-248-3252 or visit www.kidfest.ca for August 2013 information on Kidsfest. For information on • The 34th Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival the Children’s Sandsculpting please contact runs Thursday, August 1st through Sunday, Quality Foods at www.qualityfoods.ca

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• Errington Farmers’ Market – Open every Saturday. 10am to 1pm to the end of September 2012 rain or shine in the Errington Community Park across from the Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road. For more information visit www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca.

• Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market – Every Thursday evening July 4 to August 29 from 6pm to 9pm. Second Avenue will be closed from Memorial to Primrose for the street market. Musicians and local artists will line the street and merchants will be staying open in the evening for your shopping pleasure.

• Bard to Broadway Theatre Society presents their 13th exciting season at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. This year’s shows are ‘Sexy Laundry’, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’, ‘Little Women’ and ‘Fame Jr.’. Show’s start July 3rd and run until August 17th. For show times and ticket information please contact 250-752-4470 or visit www.b2btheatre.com.

• Qualicum Beach Artisans Market – Every Friday night from June 28 to August 30 in the parking lot beside The Old School House, 3 pm to 8 pm. Many well-known artists take part in this event every year! Come view the great art and enjoy the live music. Contact Dee Aguilar at 250-752-9332 or email deeaguilar@shaw.ca for more information.

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July 2013 • Skim Board Camp July 2 – 4. Check out the OSBC Skim Camp July 2nd, 3rd and 4th at Parksville Beach for ages 8 – 14 (in front of the Beach Club) from 9am – noon. For more information please contact Julia Mountain at Smithfords located at 164 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Email ~ Smithfords@ shaw.ca Phone ~ 250.752.3400 or visit http:// oceansideskimbc.wix.com/oceansideskimbc • Parksville Beach Festival runs July 13 to August 18 at the Parksville Community Park.

Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibit was voted on of the Top 100 events in North America with over 20 sculptures on display. Beach volleyball and croquet tournaments, Music in the Park and the Quality Foods Fireworks Display are just a few of the events. For more information call 250-9512978 or visit www.parksvillebeachfest.ca.

• 7th Annual Jazz Tea & Cheesecake at Morningstar Farm – Sunday, July 15.

Bring a lawn chair and sun hat, sit back and enjoy various jazz ensembles in the peaceful surroundings of Morningstar Farm. Tickets include tea, cheesecake and wine-tasting and are available at the Farmgate Store at Morningstar Farm, Mulberry Bush Book Stores, Cranky Dog Music and at the door. For more information, call 250-954-3931 or visit www.morningstarfarm.ca.

• 100th Anniversary of the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course Saturday July 20th.

There will be two 9 hole shotgun rounds at 8:30am and 12:30 pm. The cost for these are $25. non-members and $10 for members. 3 of the holes will be played with vintage hickory clubs provided by the golf course! Dinner at Thalassa at 6pm, tickets are $45. Call 250.752.6312 to get your tickets!

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the day with a pancake breakfast offered by August 4th. This is a fun-filled weekend of the Shriners next to the Visitor Centre from bluegrass and camping. It’s the oldest bluegrass 8-11am; a salmon barbeque hosted by Kiwanis. festival in BC at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.

Sandcastle building contests, skimboarding, Visit www.coombsbluegrass.com for more beach volleyball, tug-of-war competition, information. bubble blowing, frisbee golf and more. Enjoy a • Milner Gardens Art & Photography in vintage swimsuit fashion show, all day musical the Garden – August 10th & 11th. Meet, entertainment including Qualicum’s Got Talent mingle and be inspired by local artists at work. music competition and face painting. This event Artists will be painting, sketching, carving will be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike and photographing the beauty of this Artist’s with a focus on families and young people.

Garden. For more information please contact • Milner Gardens Music by the Bay A Milner Gardens at 250-752-6153 or visit www. series of three evening fundraising concerts milnergardens.org supporting Milner Gardens. July 25th Todd • The Annual Coombs Fair – runs August 10th Butler, August 22nd Phil Dwyer’s Adult Jazz and 11th. In 2013, the Fair’s centennial year, Intensive Ensemble, August 30th The Nanaimo the fair will be held on August 10 and 11, and Chamber Orchestra All concerts held at the Coombs’ unofficial patron animal, the goat VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, doors will be honoured. Since 1913, the Coombs open 6:00 pm, music from 6:30-8:30. Tickets Fair has been celebrating local agriculture and available soon! Call 250-752-6153 or visit community. This is a family affair with lots to www.milnergardens.org for more information. do and see. From livestock to garden produce, • Grand Prix d’Art – July 27, 11am to 2pm. arts & crafts, photography, needlework and Stroll the streets of Qualicum Beach and watch domestic science, many hours of work go into artists in action as they race to complete a the exhibits at the fair. Children and youth work of art “en plein air” in the space of three are an important part of keeping traditional, hours. Most of the local landmarks are within local agriculture alive in these ever-changing walking distance of The Old School House and times, and 4-H is a huge component of the fair. paintings are on display at TOSH following A warm welcome is extended to everyone to the event. Call 250-752-6133 or visit www. come and enjoy the Coombs Fair. Call 250theoldschoolhouse.org for more information.

752-9757. Email info@coombsfair.com or visit www.coombsfair.com.

• St. Mark’s Fair – July 27 from 8:30am to 3pm. One of the Island’s oldest and largest • Kidsfest and QF Children’s Sandcastle markets with over 130 vendors selling quality Competition – August 18 from 10am to local crafts, antiques, collectibles, rare and 3pm. The weekend begins with Quality used books, jewelry and linens. All profits Foods’ Festival of Lights fireworks display on from the Fair are returned to the community Saturday, August 17th. On Sunday the Quality through support for local seniors’ homes and Foods Children’s Sandcastle Competition projects at our public schools. Off Memorial is located on the beach at Parksville’s Avenue and Veterans Way in Qualicum Beach.

Community Park. From 10am-3pm is when For more information call 250-752-5414 KidFest runs with the main stage has nonor email qbstmarksfair@shaw.ca or www. stop entertainment, and over 30 community stmarksqualicum.bc.ca. groups providing free interactive games, crafts and activities for children under the age of 14.

Call 250-248-3252 or visit www.kidfest.ca for August 2013 information on Kidsfest. For information on • The 34th Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival the Children’s Sandsculpting please contact runs Thursday, August 1st through Sunday, Quality Foods at www.qualityfoods.ca

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Eaglecrest Golf Club Paul Kim 2035 Island Hwy. W. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G1 250.752.6311 gm@eaglecrestgolfclub.ca www.eaglecrestgolfclub.ca Coast Sportfish Keith & Violet Hyett 202 – 891 Island Hwy W. Parksville, BC V9P 2E9 250.586.6622 keith@coastsportfish.com www.coastsportfish.com Coastal Essence Day Spa Ivy Turner 194 1st Avenue Parksville, BC V9P 2A4 250.927.1511 coastalessencespa@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/ coastalessencedayspa/ Cedar Grove RV Park & Campground Ron Wong & Will Penny (manager) 246 Riverbend Road Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2N2 250.752.2442 info@cedargrovervpark.ca www.cedargrovervpark.ca Business Service People Shawna Flinkert & Marc LaCouvee 529 Dogwood Street Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1B2 250.752.1650 www.businessservicepeople.com Beltone Hearing Care Centre Jeff Germain 104 – 154 Memorial Ave Parksville, BC V9P 2G4 250.954.2246 www.beltonecare.ca Beads of Joy Wendy Mauer 215 Elizabeth Ave Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G8 250.752.1604 wendy@beadsofjoy.ca www.beadsofjoy.ca B.C Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild Bev Birchard PO Box 182, Parksville, BC V9P 2P8 info@bcinnkeepers.com www.bcsbestbnbs.com

Salish Sea Market Sharon Waugh & Lauri Gwilt #110 – 6996 W. Island Hwy Bowser, BC 778.424.2012 insight@salishseamarket.com www.salishseamarket.com

Seniors 101 Roy & Trish Summerhayes 250.752.4837 Seniors101@shaw.ca www.seniors101.ca

Scimitar Sports Peter MacKenzie Bremner 874 Carson Road Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1V7 250.667.3328 pete@scimitarsports.ca www.scimitarsports.ca

What’s On Digest Anthony Veselisin #201 – 273 Moilliet Steet Parksville, BC Oceanside Women’s Business Network 250.240.8812 Glenda Sweet anthony@whatsondigest.com 250.228.4224 www.whatsondigest.com gls@shaw.ca www.OWBN.ca Oceanside Art Gallery Heather Tillmor & Stephen Brown #3 – 172 Second Avenue West Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1R1 250.228.4058 info@oceansideartgallery.ca www.oceanartgallery.ca

Nile Creek Fly Shop Mr. Courtney Ogilvie & Mrs. Valerie Ogilvie #2 6590 West Isl. Hwy Bowser, BC V0R 1G0 250.757.2095 fly-fisher@telus.net www.nilecreekflyshop.com Lighthouse Country Business Association Betsy Poel PO Box 59, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0 250.757.8442 lcba@shaw.ca www.lighthousecountry.ca

Round the World Clothing and Gifts Jenny Lukashuk & Hugh O’Callaghan 184 A W. 2nd Avenue Qualicum Beach, BC V0R 1V0 roundtheworldimports@hotmail.com www.roundtheworldimports.com

Karma Coffee Ltd. Rob Wesson 2458 Alberni Hwy Nanaimo District, BC V0R 1M0 250.248.7312 info@karmacoffee.com www.karmacoffee.com

Raintree Studio & Gallery Greg and Joan Swanson 5101 Island Hwy W. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1Z1 250.594.3786 h2ohue@raintreestudio.ca www.raintreestudio.ca Qualicum Beach Artisans Market Dee Aguilar 995 Meadowlark Place Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1M6 250.752.9332 deeagular@shaw.ca artisansinqualicumbeach. shawwebspace.ca/

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Kathok Centre Penny McGuire 2800 Grafton Avenue Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1W8 250.586.5882 info@kathokcentre.ca www.kathokcentre.ca

Qualicum Village Winery Adam MacKinnon 673 Fir Street Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T1 250.752.0058 info@qualicumvillagewinery.com www.qualicumvillagewinery.com

Expedia Cruiseshipcenters Angela Giannotti 647 E. Island Hwy. Parksville, BC V9P 1T5 250.248.5800 agiannotti@cruiseshipcenters.com www.angelagiannotti.cruiseshipcenter.ca

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People often ask what the volunteers to help them promote benefits of membership are at your business. the Chamber of Commerce. The • Weekly digital newsletter allows Chamber provides a well-rounded you to connect with business and membership package so that small no-profit activities in the Qualicum business owners can tap into the Beach area. programs and services that best fit Marketing Opportunities their business needs.

• A space in our online Business Extended Health Insurance Directory with a link back to your Programs for Member Businesses company’s web site that helps British Columbia Chambers of improve ranking by search engines.

Commerce members can be part • Links to Social Media, of an affordable extended health Facebook, and Twitter on the web benefits program for 1 to 50 site informational listing page. employees.

• Opportunities for cooperative • Get unparalleled flexibility to marketing initiatives create a health benefits package • Racking at both our Second that’s customized for your small Avenue office and Visitor business. Plus, each employee can Information Centre (which hosted choose a plan that fits their budget 24,499 people in 2012) Paul Walkey, Chair and needs.

• Facebook - Post your promotional • Gain more financial control to our news-feed, share the through employer contributions conversation with our fans • Get alternative care benefits, such as • Our Second Street office and Visitor chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage Information Centre refers people every day to therapy, on many plans. our member businesses.

Education & Training Opportunities Member Communications • Business Skills Seminars focus on topics • Weekly newsletter provides an inside scoop on such as customer service, human resources, and business and social activities in Qualicum Beach marketing offered at least three times annually.

• Website contains updated event and Chamber news Networking and Connecting with the Chamber • Timely bulletins, events and press releases to • Business After Business offers a lively setting the membership community to connect with local business people and fine • Our social media groups include Twitter, and tune your networking skills Facebook and keep our members aware of the • New Member celebrations act as a great latest news and events, instantly! starting point and are an opportunity to connect Member Sponsorship Opportunities with new and long-standing members alike.

• Monthly member dinners and mixers allow • Several options are available to sponsor events members to get to know each other. As well and programs, as well as premium spots on our dinner speakers keep members abreast of topics new web-site and newsletter. important to the business community For more information about the benefits of • Connection to the Visitor Information Centre membership, call Sabrina Krauchi at 250-752deliver familiarizations tours for staff and 0960 email members@qualicum.bc.ca.

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Qualicum Beach Tourism and is unique and different. In the 2012 In-Market Research Report, Tourism plays a significant role visitors rated nature and sightseeing, in the BC and Vancouver Island including wildlife viewing as their economies in terms of revenue major interest and activity. As earned by small business, revenues well, many visitors (some 60%) earned by tourism activities, participated in shopping while and creation of employment visiting Vancouver Island. opportunities for local job seekers.

As well, those visitors – some In 2012 over 40% of tourist visitors 68% of them – use a Vancouver to Vancouver Island were from Island Visitor Information Centre Western Washington State followed to plan their activities. That means by an almost equal percentage of lots of people come through Visitor Lower Mainlanders and Albertans Information Centers every year.

(25% and 29% respectively).

Qualicum Beach Visitor Information Evelyn Clark, CEO Key industry highlights: Centre hosted some 24,499 visitors in • In 2009, tourism in BC generated 2012. $12.7 billion in revenue.

The Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre is located • On Vancouver Island in 2012 overnight right on the beach on Hwy 19a and is open full tourism generated $8.1 billion (22% of BC).

• There were 17,814 tourism-related businesses time during the summer. Tourism BC-certified staff provide visitor counseling, itinerary operating in BC in 2009, 3056 on Vancouver planning, accommodation, and travel information Island in 2012. to for visitors.

• In 2009, the BC tourism industry employed Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre also provides 128,600 people, approximately 22,000 of them free tourism services to locals and tourists alike: on Vancouver Island.

Compared with primary resource industries, • Maps and visitor guides for the Qualicum including forestry, agriculture, and mining and Beach area, and other towns/cities within BC oil & gas extraction, tourism makes a significant • Local brochures and information • Accommodation reservations contribution to BC’s GDP. Tourism is the only • Public washrooms and primary industry that has maintained steady growth in GDP from 2002 to 2008. In 2009, • Access to Wifi and a view of the beautiful the GDP of the agriculture, forestry and mining Salish Sea Tourism is a vital industry and the Qualicum and oil and gas extraction industries were below 2002 levels while tourism maintained its level of Beach Visitor Information Centre plays an integral role in supporting tourist businesses and visitors to contribution.

When tourist visit Vancouver Island they this part of Vancouver Island.

Evelyn Clark CEO – overwhelmingly agree that it offers good value Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce for money, is a great place to relax and unwind,

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Art in the Park returns with Beachfest Along with the world famous sculptures, there’s plenty to do in the park this summer AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

Art in the Park will be back July 27 and 28 during this year’s Beachfest and there are still spaces for local artists.

In an ongoing effort to give tourists and residents as many things to do during the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, organizers are highlighting their complimentary events in the Parksville’s famous Community Park on the beach.

The third annual Art in the Park craft and art fair has 75 spaces, a number of which are still available, but they are looking for specific artisans and artists said Beachfest manager Trish Smith.

The fair is juried to make sure they have an appropriate balance of art and craft styles and don’t end up with a bunch of the same thing, Smith said specifically calling on local artists like painters and sculptors to apply.

She pointed out the region has a large number of talented artists and while they want to include the widest possible sample of arts and crafts it is

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also a priority to showcase as much local talent as they can and promote local business.

Smith said that while the world class sand sculpting of Canada’s only qualifier for the world championships in Atlantic City attracts over 90,000 people each year, they want to make sure locals understand there are many added value events for people familiar with Beachfest.

The sand sculpting exhibition runs from July 13 to Aug. 18 with the Summer Conncert Series running 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night, the Summer by the Sea Street Market every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and events most weekends including the Lions International Kite Festival (July 20-21), an amateur competition (Aug. 3), the Oceanside Overdrive Car Show (Aug. 4) and KidFest and the Quality Foods children’s sandcastle competition (Aug. 17-18).

Art in the Park runs 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. For more information or to sign up check www. parksvillebeachfest.ca.

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Parksville’s popular summer sand sculpting competition and exhibition provides a variety of things for families to do.

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Ballenas Prom/Dry Grad Parent Committee & Grad Class 2013

A Special Thank You to: to Principal Don Boyd and the amazing staff at Ballenas Secondary School, all the parent volunteers, caring individuals, and these local businesses who so generously supported Ballenas Dry Grad 2013!

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The 2013 BSS Prom / Dry Grad Committee(s) would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all of the parents and volunteers who donated their time and untold energy into the planning and execution of the very successful 2013 BSS Prom / Dry Grad event. Thanks also to the Administration Team and Teachers of Ballenas Secondary School. Without your dedication and support the Prom / Dry Grad could not have happened. We would also like to thank the 2013 BSS Grad Council and Grads, for their commitment in the planning of, and conduct during the event. We hope the 2013 Prom / Dry Grad was an event you will remember for many years to come.

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From Anne to Little Women Butts directing another classic LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com

Eileen Butts directed the musical Anne of Green Gables for Bard to Broadway in 2011 and the success she had with that play is partly why she’s now directing Little Women for the company. “(Anne of Green Gables) seemed to tap into a certain feeling of nostalgia that a lot of people held,” she said, adding that both books which the plays are based on were probably read at impressionable ages and stuck with people over the years. Many people favour these books, she said.

“So it just seemed a really good opportunity to revisit that.”

Little Women is a stage adaptation of the classic story written by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1868. Anne of Green Gables was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published in 1908.

Butts said she recently read that Montgomery was partly influenced by Alcott’s Little Women when she wrote Anne of Green Gables.

“I thought that was really great,” she said.

This is Butts 14th season with B2B and the 10th show she’s directed for the company.

Butts is originally from Montreal and has been in the area since 1976. She was a local science teacher and librarian for 33 years before she retired four years ago.

Butts said she chose Little Women because many people have read the timeless family classic and will want to revisit the story.

The story surrounds four sisters living during the American Civil War, and involves what transpires while their father is away serving in the army.

She said some people will be familiar with the movie, but that includes the story of the sequel novel Good Wives, which has many of the sadder parts people might remember.

The story of Little Women only covers one year, she said, and although it’s not all happy times, it is mostly upbeat. The story is semi-autobiographical, Butts explained, based partly on the events of Alcott’s own life.

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The character that she was most closely related to would be Josephine or Jo, who had an independent spirit and wanted to be a writer.

Butts said there’s a lovely sense of warmth and nostalgia in the play, but most of all people will enjoy the characters and their interactions.

“I think (the audience) is going to enjoy the family dynamics,” she said. “There’s a lot of interplay amongst the sisters… both good and bad,” she laughed.

Little Women opens at the Village Theatre in Qualicum

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Tickets for performances up to July 13 are $17 for seniors and students and $19 for adults. After July 15 tickets go up $3. For information call 250-752-4470 or visit www. b2btheatre.com.

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DeCosmos Fine Art Society fills MAC with colour this month The McMillan Arts Centre is featuring the work of a local art group passionate about visual arts, until July 27.

The DeCosmos Fine Arts Society is having its annual show featuring 49 pieces of art.

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The opening reception takes place tomorrow, Friday, July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend.

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Kids and their teddy bears are in for a treat this Saturday, July 6 in Nanoose Bay. Upwards of 700 kids are expected at the 22nd annual Quality Foods Teddy Bear Picnic and Nanoose Days, which includes a parade and a field full of child-friendly activities as well as live entertainment, food and refreshments. And then there’s the Teddy Bear stations.

“That’s the most important thing,” said organizer of the event and manager of Quality Foods’ Qualicum Beach branch, Ken Bowerman. “Bring a teddy bear.”

Kids and their favourite teddy bears can register at the Jack Bagley Field where they’ll receive a passport to take their furry friends on a slew of mini adventures, like the parachute rides, collecting passport stamps along the way. Registration is free and also entitles kids to a complimentary Mug Root Beer, a hot dog and a piece of cake.

The day begins at 8 a.m. with a Nanoose Bay Lions Pancake breakfast, with proceeds going back into community projects, and free Karma coffee. That runs to 10 a.m.

The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. from the Nanoose Bay Fire Department, heading down

Northwest Bay road and left on Powderpoint Rd., where the parade comes to an end at the Jack Bagley Field. There, families will find 20 corporate mascots, including Toucan Sam, Smokey the Bear, Daisy the Cow and Farmer Vicky.

There’s bouncy castles, a dunk tank, face painting, a Teddy tattoo parlour, wagon rides and interactive displays. The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR) will be on-site along with the Fire Department and COPS Ident-A-Kid Child ID program, among others.

Live bluegrass from the Mid Island Bluegrass Society in Lighthouse Country will come to entertain while families enjoy their lunches on the grassy field.

The event runs to 2 p.m. and registration can happen right up until that time.

“It’s a lot of fun, said Bowerman. “You won’t find any Nintendos or power, it’s a lot of imagination and a lot of fun.”

Bowerman said many corporate partners and community members come together to put on the event, including over 100 volunteers.

People can park at the Jack Bagley Field, at Nanoose Place or at Nanoose Bay Elementary School. For more information call the Nanoose Bay Quality Foods Store at 250-468-7131.

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A week-long summer camp will allow youth to try out some team sports, music and other artistic endeavours.

“Every day we’ve got lots of stuff planned,” said one of the camp leaders Sharon Tomczyk. “And at the same time we’ve left space for them to choose what it is that interests them most.”

This is the second year for the camp called SpArts (Sports and Arts) and is for youth aged 9-15, running from July 15-19 from 1 to 4 p.m. daily at the Coombs Fairgrounds.

Youth will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments, sing, act, design costumes, make plaster masks, juggle and play outdoor games and sports.

Tomczyk is part of an alternative rock band and students in the camp will learn a song written by her band, which is based around a story. By the end of the camp both new and practised musi-

cians will be able to play parts of the song, she said.

Tomczyk has also been a camp leader and teacher for over 20 years and runs The Soundgarden music centre in Coombs.

At the end of every day there will be free play, where kids can play games like basketball, volleyball or badminton, or work at one of the art stations painting or doing other crafty things.

Besides Tomczyk, Allison Shaw and Forrest Carson-Austin will be leading the camp. Shaw is a school music teacher and has taught music from her own studio in the area for many years. Carson-Austin is a member of the local group Kumbana Marimba and has also been a camp facilitator on Hornby Island.

Early bird registration costs $65 until July 8 and then the price goes up to $70 for the week.

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMING EVENTS

CLEVELAND, Edward (Ed) Oct 21 1932-June 26, 2013 Ed was Born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan.

The family of Ed are sad to announce his passing after a very long but courageous battle with prostrate cancer. Ed is survived by his loving wife Gloria, children, Allen (Tammy), Rose (Darcy), grandchildren, Edward, Jared, Marina, Johnny, sister Loraine Hawley of Parksville and nephew Boyd, (Shirley) for always making time to visit. In-laws, Shirley and Vern Flesh, Bob Temple, and Pearl Pauling.

Ed had a very big and caring extended family, Donna & Ron Ateah, Kerry and Glen Fawdrey, Shannon and Don Haughain, Grandsons, Gray Roberts and Les Roberts who phoned him every day and kept things running at the home.

Ed moved to Vancouver at the age of 16. He graduated from Kitsilano school in 1950 then went on to Port Alberni, where he got a job in the Somass mill, retiring in 1992.

Ed and Gloria enjoyed winter trips to exotic places and summer touring on the island in their 5th wheel. Ed was an avid sportsman excelling in Softball and Bowling.

So many people to thank for helping with Ed’s care and comfort including the VIHA nurses, Red Cross and Palliative care.

Family gathering at a later date.

PRAISE HIM FOR ALL HE DID, OR TRIED TO DO. FORGIVE HIM FOR ALL THE THINGS HE DID NOT DO OR COULD NOT DO.

CLEVELAND, Edward (Ed)

October 21, 1932 – June 26, 2013 Ed was Born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. The family are sad to announce his passing after a very long but courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; children, Allen (Tammy), Rose (Darcy); grandchildren: Edward, Jared, Marina, Johnny; sister, Loraine Hawley of Parksville; and nephew, Boyd (Shirley), thank you for always making time to visit; in-laws: Shirley and Vern Flesh, Bob Temple, and Pearl Pauling. Ed had a very big and caring extended family: Donna & Ron Ateah, Kerry and Glen Fawdrey, Shannon and Don Haughain; grandsons, Gray Roberts and Les Roberts who phoned him every day and kept things running at the home.

Ed moved to Vancouver at the age of 16, graduated from Kitsilano School in 1950 then went on to Port Alberni, where he 106775 got a job in the Somass Mill, retiring in 1992.

Ed and Gloria enjoyed winter trips to exotic places and summer touring on the island, in their 5th wheel. Ed was an avid sportsman excelling in Softball and Bowling.

So many people to thank for helping with Ed’s care and comfort including the VIHA nurses, Red Cross and Palliative Care.

There will be a Family gathering at a later date. “Praise him for all he did, or tried to do.

Forgive him for all the things he did not do, or could not do.�

CLARK, VERDA – 98 YRS OLD MAY 13, 1915 – JUNE 17, 2013

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BC Help Tomorrow’s Families Today– leave a gift in your will. legacy@rmhbc.ca

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 11TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

IN MEMORIAM

ERIC PRICE

Verda passed away at home, in parksville peacefully in her sleep.

She is predeceased by her husband Oakley, and her loving son Len. She is survived by her loving children, Wayne, Darral and Val (Lyon). Her in-laws, Larry & Joan and Alice and numerous neices and nephews. And special friend Flo. There will be no service by request.

No owers please. (She loved to help animals).

Sept. 1, 1980-July 8, 2007 Missing your sense of fun, small acts of kindness and courage in the face of pain.

Love you forever kid!

- Mum DEATHS

DEATHS

Nicholas G Dormaar

September 28, 1931 – June 15, 2013 DEATHS

DEATHS

JOERIN, Rowena Margaret (Brownie) October 6, 1914 – April 4, 2013

The family would like to thank friends, family, and colleges for the kind thoughts, wishes, and floral tributes sent on behalf of our beloved Nicholas. Your expressions of support are greatly appreciated.

He will be missed.

To send a condolence to the family please visit www. yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

Bernice Sarah Michaud

July 11, 1922 – June 25, 2013

Celebration of her Life The Joerin family invites all who knew Brownie to join with us in a celebration of her life and to help us send her spirit gracefully on its way. An informal tea with remembrances will be held commencing at 2:30 PM Thursday July 11 at St. Anne’s/St. Edmund’s Parish Hall 407 Wembley Road, Parksville (Corner of Church and Wembley Roads behind Wembley Mall).

It is with great sadness that we announce that Bernice Michaud, 90, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2013 at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach BC. Bernice was born on July 11, 1922, the daughter of the late Oscar and Anna Field, and grew up in Rochester NY. After marrying Jacques Michaud of L’Isle Verte QC in 1948, they moved to Cornwall, ON where they raised a family and lived happily for 50 years, until Jacques’ passing in 1998.

Bernice relocated to Qualicum Beach in 2003 to be close to family.

She is survived by her 4 children, Paul Michaud, Toronto, Marie (& Alf) Randall, Qualicum Beach, Louise Michaud, Calgary, and Jacques (& Janet) Michaud, Toronto; 3 grandchildren, Kristine (& Don) Couzens, Benjamin Randall, Stephen Randall; and 1 great granddaughter, Aedre Bernice Couzens.

Bernice was a loving wife and mother. She was also a passionate artist, pursuing freehand needlework, on and off loom weaving, oil painting, watercolours and pottery.

Bernice will be missed greatly by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville BC on Thursday, July 18th, 11am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia c/o 399 Dorset Rd Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1H5.

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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.

LOG SCALERS WANTED Licensed and Qualified.

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Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.

The owners of Westwood Estates, located at 810 Chestnut Street in Q.B., are receiving quotes to perform the repair or replacement of the existing roofing system of their 24 unit complex.

Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@flatironcorp.com or fax (1)780-454-8970 Please indicate in your email which field you are applying for. www.flatironcorp.com

Any terms or conditions related to this contract may be obtained by contacting Paul Clarke at 250-240-2121. A site visit is mandatory and a sign-in is required. Written quotes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 31, 2013. The strata reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.

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.

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Instructor, Human Services Comox Valley Campus Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualifications and information on how to apply to posting #100582.

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Graphic Designer (Part Time)

Parksville/Qualicum Beach News The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is looking for a graphic designer, on a part time basis, to create newspaper and web advertising and page layout. A solid understanding of branding principles and the ability to apply your creativity to generate original ideas is a must.

Required skills and experience: • A degree or diploma in graphic design (or equivalent work experience) • Minimum 2 years work experience preferred • In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform • Solid design and conceptual skills • Excellent communication skills, able to multi-task, and the ability to interact with clients.

If you pride yourself as a first-rate graphic designer then this is an opportunity for you to become part of our awardwinning team. This position is available on a part time basis, plus additional holiday relief and extra hours as needed.

Please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Peggy Sidbeck, Production Manager The Parksville Qualicum Beach News production@pqbnews.com Closing date: Friday, July 5, 2013

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LEGALS

Re: The estate of Donald James Strang, deceased, formerly of 126-635 Blenkin Avenue, Parksville, British Columbia.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Donald James Strang are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Patricia Jean Hope, the executor of the Estate, c/o the Solicitor of the Estate at the address set out below, on or before August 7, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

MARSHALL & LAMPERSON, Lawyers & Notaries, 710 Memorial Ave, PO Box 879, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T2

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LEMARE LAKE LOGGING is looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic and fast paced team. The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of payroll processing. To be considered for this position you must have strong organization and time management skills, good attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, be proficient with MS Office and possess some basic accounting knowledge.

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Closing date: July 11, 2013.

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FOUND: SILVER necklace on lower part of Sunrise in Qualicum. Call to claim (250)7523914.

EXPERIENCED Grapple Yarder Operator and Loader Operator Full time - 10 mths/yr Competitive rates. Email or fax resume goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380

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HELP WANTED

GARDENER NEEDED for Bowser residence, P/T local person to prune shrubs and do gardening for summer months.

Ref’s please. (250)757-9606.

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Harbour Authority of French Creek we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 26’ Sundancer SRV260, K#30KA12768, “Lady Jane”; debtor “Estate of Keith Hesseldon” to recover $2,414.85 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after July 19, 2013. Unit is currently being stored at Harbour Authority of French Creek 1055 Lee Road, Parksville, BC. Please Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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HAULING AND SALVAGE

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COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660.

1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).

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LANDSCAPING

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Call Kevin 250-240-7372 Arbutus Lawn Maintenance Experienced, Insured, Reliable 250-927-4730.

COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yr IT Tech.

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

DRYWALL

BOWSER 5173 Gainsberg Rd Jul 6 & 7 (9-2). Household, tools, furniture and more.

PARKSVILLE 862 Wright Rd. July 6 (7:30-1). Tools, canvas & webbing, sewing supplies, fabric, household, & books.

Something for everyone.

Taping/ Texturing/ Painting.

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PARKSVILLE 869 Field Cresc. July 6 (8-1). Household, books, collectables, PVR

GARDENING

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ESTATE SALE!

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www.smartmoveservices.ca FRENCH CREEK. 851 Breakwater road. Sat. July 6, 8am1pm. Kid’s scooters, new linens, antiques, summer items, etc. Good stuff.

NANOOSE 2183 Morello Rd. July 6 & 7 (8-3). Moving sale.

Come & get it. Last one in BC. Everything must go.

NANOOSE BAY 1485 Stonelake Dr. Timberstone (off Northwest Bay Rd). July 6 (8-2:30). Items from recent reno, patio furn., & jewelry, household items, toys & games.

PARKSVILLE- 213 Lodgepole Dr, Sat, July 6, 8-12noon.

PARKSVILLE 623 Morrison Ave. July 6 (8:30-11:30). Multi family sale. Furniture, household, baby clothes/toys, chariot stroller, Thomas the tank engine, playmobile & sports gear.

PARKSVILLE. HUGE Garage Sale - MOVING. Morningstar 1262 Prestwick Place. Sat. July 6, 8am-3pm.

PARKSVILLE. SAT. July 6, 9am-1pm. Toddler bed, bike & other items, cat items and misc. 6 Trill Drive.

QUALICUM BAY 6080 Isl. Hwy West. July 6 & 7 (9-4).

Multi family yard sale. Something for everyone.

QUALICUM BEACH- 176 6th Ave W, Sat, July 6, 8:30-1pm.

2 Family Sale! NO EARLY BIRDS! Household items, antique sewing machine, art work, movies, books and much more.

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting.

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

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

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Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal.

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DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, PATIOS ETC. YES! WE WASH VINYL SIDING BY HAND

SIDING CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES PERIMETER DRAIN FLUSHING

FREE QUOTES IN THE PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM AREA

250-951-6289

(work) 250-240-3459 (home) 250-586-8588

Phone: 250-240-1445

QUALICUM BEACH 446 Harlech Rd. Sat., July 6 (8-11).

Household items.

PETS

Handyperson

Handyperson

Window Cleaning

QUALICUM BEACH (Eaglecrest) 1182 Clubhouse Dr. July 6 (9-2). Lots of stuff.

PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay.

Limited space. 250-740-5554

QUALICUM BEACH. Moving/ downsizing sale. Sat. July 6, 9am-noon. Household, furniture, craft supplies, a little bit of everything. 530 Hawthorne Drive, Qualicum Woods.

PETS LOCAL SMALL Breed Rescue will provide in-home day or vacation care for your small dog. Pls call (250)248-1057.

QUALICUM BEACH. Sat. July 6, 9am-noon. Books, craft supplies, general household. 228 Hoy Lake Road East.

QUALICUM. MOVING, furninture, household items, yard supplies.

961 Meadowlark Place, Saturday and Sunday, 8-noon.

QUALICUM. SAT. July 6, 8am-1pm. Furniture, household, etc. 596 Chester Road.

PARKSVILLE: 788 Doefawn Lane Sat. July 6th, 8am-12noon.

Patio set, high chair, playpen, car seat, life jackets, fishing, household and garage. Rain or shine!

PARKSVILLE #8-441 Harnish Ave. July 6 (8-1). Collectables, electronics, VHS, CD, misc & tools. Kitchen wares, linens, books, clothes, shelving, luggage and much much more.

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.

Bobcat, Excavator, Dumping Services, Landscaping, Carpentry, Decks, Fences, Shops, Handyman Services.

Concrete, Driveways & Drainage. WCB INSURED

PRESSURE WASHING, Reliable & insured. Call for a free quote: 250-668-4642

PARKSVILLE 766 Fairwind Ave. July 6 (9:30-1:30).

Household, sporting goods & childrens items.

PARKSVILLE 840 Glenhale Cresc. July 6 (9-12). Multi family. Swimming pool. love seat, recliner chair & more.

LAWNS, HEDGE Trimming & shaping, Power Washing. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today!

ESTATE SALE; Solid wood dinningroom table 6 chairs (62x35), $250. 2 hutches $100 each. Microwave stand, writing desk, TV stand, leather chair, $50 each obo. (250)720-1493.

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

SERVICE DIRECTORY

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES

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HOBBIES & CRAFTS

250-594-7470

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners.

Exp. Reliable & Insured.

Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

Garage Sales

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 6/13 8am - 1pm 240 Morrison Ave. Parksville (Ocean Terrace Apts.)

Sponsored by the Parksville Lioness Club, all proceeds will be donated back into our local Charities.

We Serve Too!

HANDYPERSONS DON the HANDYMAN

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own!

Semi retired carpenter Phone 250-586-3330 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

HANDYMAN: Gardening, Painting, Fencing, PowerWash, Clean-up.

Skilled, Reliable, Hardworking, Fair prices. Contact Andrew arcook@shaw.ca

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

STANDARD POODLE puppies. Reg’d parents, 1st shots, dewormed, vet chk’d., family raised, non shedding. $800.

Only 3 left. Call 250-951-3891

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

A.C.

CONTRACTING Tradesman Qualified Plumber, Carpenter, Timber Framer

Any kind of plumbing SPECIALTY COMPLETE Bathroom Renos

250-954-7020 Home Repairs

ANTIQUES/VINTAGE Call the

VIDEO GAMES. $Buy$ Sell Trade. Now open in Parksville!

Ralfs Collectibles, 182 East Island Hwy. Mon-Sun, 11-5.

Closed Tuesdays. 937-7200

OLD GUY

APPLIANCES

Painting - Floors - Doors Walls - Baseboards - Stairs Crown moldings Decks

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

Retired contractor Fixes mistakes, Saves marriages!

Fix little things or build a suite!

250-927-2827

Home Maintenance Interior / Exterior

Renos, Decks, Complete int/ext Finishing, Flooring, Tiles, Painting Int/Ext & Landscaping Lighting.

35 yrs Experience.

Semi Retired.

Call Bob or Lou

250-248-7044 250-951-2110

GET READY FOR YOUR AUGUST SERVICE DIRECTORY Delivered to almost 16,000 homes

Call Pauline or Sandi

250-248-4341 TODAY!

GUTTER CLEANING

ROLF’S

WINDOW CLEANING Fast, Friendly Service

Commercial & Residential RAIN GUTTERS & SIDING

248-0422

Box 193, Qualicum Beach 20+ Years Serving the District Right!

Drywall

IC RIM PACIYFW ALL R D NO JOB TOO SMALL!

RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS 21 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Insulation & Vapor Barrier, Sound Proofing, Drywall & Drywall Finishing, Paint & Ceiling Texture, Skylite Repair.

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

COTTAGES

RV PADS

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

FRENCH CREEK: Self contained small cottage with full kitchen and bathroom. Close to French Creek Marina. Avail.

Aug. 1st. Ref’s req’d. $650/mo.

Call (250)586-8285.

PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad.

Wooded site. $440./mo, includes utils. Available now.

Call 250-927-5623, 250-2284097.

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

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.

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.

WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550.

COZY COTTAGE on 2.14 acres a stone’s throw from the ocean. This 800sqft, 2 bedroom home was completely renovated in 2007 with new electric, plumbing, bathroom, kitchen, roof, etc. It is close to schools, a corner store, and neighbourhood pub and is only 5 kms to downtown Courtenay. The property is zoned for 2 dwellings so you could live in the cottage while building your dream home and after rent out the cottage for extra revenue.

Gardener’s paradise with several heritage fruit trees, berries, grape vines and beautiful roses. The Royston area received a grant this year to put in sewer. (778)428-1159.

QUALICUM 219 W. 6TH AVE 1364 sq ft rancher on insulated crawl w/heated 200 sq ft 4 season solarium. Attached garage, 2 bed, 2.5 bath, open plan w/gas fp. New gas hot water tank & all appl’s incl. Private lot, fully fenced. Low maint gardens w/micro-irrigation. Walking distance to schools and all amenities. $324,900. Call 250-752-1460

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, many recent Cafe’ & home upgrades, equipment & much more. Call 250-757-8014 for more information.

REAL ESTATE

VICTORIA LAKE at Port Alice, north Vancouver Island.

One acre with 3 cabins. Only $136,000. (250)668-8744,

APARTMENT/CONDOS

timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com

MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo.

Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage.

(250)753-0160

HOUSES FOR SALE 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 $358,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3-BDRM RANCHER, between Royston & Courtenay. Large living rm, dining rm, kitchen, etc. Wood burning F/P, oil furnace, baseboard heating. Carport. All this on .64 acre.

Ready to move in. $289,900.

(250)338-2222.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com

FRENCH CREEK CHARMER 3 bdrm/2 ba on .23 acre. Many updates. Warm, welcoming & move in ready. $337,900. By appt. gardendelight@shaw.ca.

250-752-4741. Details: bcislandhomes.com/1339gillley-crescent-parksville.

PARKSVILLE. 2-BDRM 2 bath, 1450 sq.ft. home. Large lot, Gardener’s Delight. 747 Camas Way. (250)586-2836.

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

BOWSER-Waterfront 2 bdrm 1100 sq.ft, beach, F/P, carport N/S, Clean - Beautiful $1000. bhughes2324@gmail.com or call Val (250)248-1071.

2003 28” Travelair, $26,900. ford E450,tires, brakes good, no leaks, isl bed, air clean.

Consider class B/camp van trade.82K. 250-285-2030.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING 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.

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.

2004 CHRYSLER Intrepid SXT- 69,500 km, power package, exc cond, NS/NP, new battery, good tires/brakes, anti-theft, regular maintained $4,400. (250)751-3344.

SPORTS & IMPORTS

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.

Call Virginia 250-594-2404 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, w/d, f/s, pets ok. $1100 p/mo + utils. Avail. Immed. 250-5864337 PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1800 sq ft near schools. Lrg sundeck, garage, carport, shed. w/d, f/s, dw. Fenced backyard all on quiet cul-desac. $1300/mo. 250-248-7763 PRIVATE WATERFRONT Cottage, Deep Bay. Panoramic views, 23 minutes north of Qualicum Beach. Large one bedroom ensuite, guest bathroom. F/S W/D. Private sundeck. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1. $875/mo. 250-757-9125.

QUALICUM BEACH home1000sq ft self contained suite lower level, no stairs. Spacious w/lots natural light.

Wood stove for cozy evenings. $1250 mth (utils & wifi incld).

NS/pet ok. Aug 1. Looking for L/T. 250-594-7470.

SUITES, LOWER PARKSVILLE (SANDPIPER) clean 1 bdrm entry level, 6 appls, shower.

Heat, light, Starchoice, some furn, shed. $800./mo N/S, Quiet. Call: 250-738-0092. Avail immed.

QUALICUM BEACH- 2-bdrm, 1200sqft walk-out above ground bsmnt suite. Fenced yard, deck, close to schools & shopping. Longer lease considered. N/S. $895.+ utils.

250-248-6629, 250-762-9951.

NEW QB OCEAN VIEW BACHELOR SUITE UTILITIES INC. NS, NP. 248-7896

WANTED TO RENT GARDENER HAS returned to Qualicum & seeking a rental unit preferably in exchange for care of property/house sitting.

Ref’s avail. Call 250-752-9415

AUTO FINANCING

1-800-961-7022

PARKSVILLE, PATIO home 55+. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, min’s from shops & beach. Well kept ready to move in. RV parking.

1 sm pet, strata $210 p/m.

Fenced yard, new roof. Call 250-248-2896

250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager

101-897 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2E9

OFFICE/RETAIL

PARKSVILLE, NEW 2Bdrm upper floor apt. 1000 sq.ft, partial ocean view,5 appls, w/d, hardwood floors, lrg kitchen, sundeck. NS/NP. Ref’s, $975 mo. Call (250)248-3850 Fairdown Rd. & Hwy 4a area.

QUALICUM Beach 1 bedroom, 5 appliances, gas fireplace, ample storage, parking, 1 small pet. $725/month.

(250)586-7467

PARKVILLE, 300+ s/f office space incl. washroom & storage space in Industrial Park on Hwy 4a & Fairdowne Rd. Ample parking, $500 p/m. Call 250-248-3850

2006 Hyundai Elantra hatchback GT. 128,000 k, Fully loaded, sunroof, 5 speed. One owner, lady driven. $5450. obo. Call 250-752-0429

MOTORCYCLES

1998 HONDA Valkyrie GL 1500, 6 cyl., water cooled.

15000 km, $6000 firm. Great condition. Call 250-228-1221 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

CARS

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 admin@resortonthelake.com

1996 GMC 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually 4x4 (price reduction) Newer 6.5 l diesel 256,000 km. Leather interior, Power seat, windows, locks, R.V. Mirror, compass, 2 spare tires, transmission cooler, Delta vinyl tool box, Air, Aluminum bumper, 5th wheel hitch, ball and plate.$7800 obo. Call 250752-2207.

2004 F-150 FORD 2 x 2 Extended cab. 4 door, air, cruise, box liner, 240,000 k, great work truck, in good shape. $7200. 250-752-0429.

UTILITY TRAILERS 5.5’x8’ RAMP Trailer, (suits Quad). $400 obo.

Call (250)752-4458.

MARINE BOATS 1986 Terry-Taurus 5th wheel, 21.5ft, awning, canoe loader.

All systems good working order. $2,500. (250)585-8271

2006 PONTIAC Pursuit, 98,719k’s. Tinted back windows, new tires, $5,800.

(250)390-3820 1998 DODGE Dakota 4X4.

Fully loaded 318 with Raider Deluxe canopy. 282,000 km. $6000. 250-927-5623, 250228-4097.

1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras, $10,500. Trailer available for $1,500. Call (250)760-0962.

1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396

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

1993 TRAVELAIRE 30’ 5th Wheel. Sleeps 4-6 comfortably, Full bath/shower, full fridge, A/C, Furnace, Clean. $5999. obo. Ph: 250-616-7609

RECREATION

RV RESORT ON THE LAKE

TRUCK CAMPER - 2010 Palomino Bronco Pop-Top Camper - Fridge, Stove, Furnace, Queen-size Bed, Sink. Lightly used. 2005 Dodge Dakota - 72000 Km, V-8, Air, Auto, Heavy-duty Springs and Rear Tires, Excellent Condition $ 1 6 , 0 0 0 Firm 250-335-1146

TRUCKS & VANS

TRANSPORTATION

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557 RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser

2002 HONDA S2000

Like new, high performance sports car. 240 hp @ 9000 rpm. Leather air all power grp. $22,000 obo. 250-752-9130

SUITES, UPPER

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Call 1-250-594-3004 AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 1 Bdrm.

Covered parking.

Quiet adult complex.

Walk to Qualicum Town center.

BIGFOOT TRAILER, 1996.

17’. Large fridge/freezer, 4burner stove/oven, hot water, furnace, very nice condition. $10,500. (250)248-7194.

250-248-7100.

3C 1bdrm $450 NS/NP.

Recently re-decorated

250-752-5233.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views.

4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160 MOBILE ON own land in Errington- 3 bdrms. $148,000.

May Finance. 250-738-0221.

HOMES FOR RENT

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.

10 mins from Qualicum

Available now

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite.

Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160

ERRINGTON: 1 bdrm, 1 full bath, hydro, satellite, laundry facilities incl. References required, no dogs. 250-248-5166 or 250-668-0580, $750 + DD.

RV’S SET up on treed pads in Errington starting at $475 or RV pads with all services starting at $400. (250)954-1355.

View current rentals On our website: www.remax-first-bc.ca

CENTRAL NANAIMO (close to NRGH) 5 bedrooms, 2 bath family home, $296,000. 250668-8744.

COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2002 SATURN L100, 4 door, automatic, exc. running cond., beautifully clean inside and out. A/C works. 240,000 hwy km. $2500. (250)390-4351.

1980 OLDS 88, Royale Brougham, royal blue, 157,000 km, all stock, top shape. $2,500. Call (250)752-6690.

2007 GRAND Caravan.

145,000 km. $6000. 250-9275623, 250-228-4097.

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.

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.

22’ CATALINA. Swing Keel, All Sails, including Spinnaker.

With stove, potpourrie & radio, On brand new custom Roadrunner Trailer with brakes. Volvo Penta longshaft outboard motor. In PERFECT condition $7995. Call 250-757-8688, after 6pm OR Cell 780-916-4218 anytime.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week FRI. JuLY 5 thu. JuLY 4 artisan’s marKet

DrowsY chaPerone

And Friday. Bard to Broadway theatre production. 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. www.b2btheatre.com

Qualicum Beach. Fridays 3-8pm. The Old School House Arts Ctr, 122 Fern Rd W.

SAt. JuLY 6 LittLe women

7pm mtg. 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville

7:30pm. And Sunday matinee 2pm. Bard to Broadway theatre production. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. www.b2btheatre.com

uPDate summer marKet

orange BriDge marKet

ParKsviLLe newcomBers cLuB

6-9pm. Every Thursday ‘til Aug. 29. Second Avenue, downtown Qualicum Beach.

FRI. JuLY 5 music trivia night Every Friday. Shady Rest.

3109 W. Isl. Hwy, Qualicum Beach. www.shadyrest.ca

oPening recePtion JuLY eXhiBitions 7pm. Everyone welcome.

The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

Train Station Pottery Shop The

250-954-1872 600 Alberni Highway

Parksville

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teDDY Bear Picnic

Independently Owned & Operated

11am-2pm. Jack Bagley Field, Coombs Fair Centennial Celebration Nanoose Bay. Coombs Fair Centennial Celebration Coombs Fair Centennial Celebration Bring your favourite fuzzy friend!

WeD. JuLY 10

Box Social Box Social Box Social

DrowsY chaPerone

Sunday, July 7, 2013 4 - 10 pm Bring a box dinner, or buy box dinner! 4 - 10 pm Sunday, July 7, a2013 Sunday, July 7, 2013 4 - 10 pm Come Celebrate 100 Years of Agriculture!

July 10-13. Bard to Broadway theatre production. 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. www.b2btheatre.com

Bring a box dinner, or buy a box dinner!

Bring a box dinner, or buy a box dinner!

Come Celebrate 100 Years of Agriculture!

Come Celebrate 100 Years of Agriculture!

Join the fun & games Join the fun & games Join the fun & games

BoX sociaL

Live Auction 4-10pm. Coombs Fair CentennialLive Celebration.

LiveAuction Auction ParKsviLLe roYaLs Bring a box dinner for two, or buy a boxMusic dinner.

Music vs oKanagan Music Come celebrate 100 years of agriculture.

Concession Coombs Fair Centennial Celebration athLetics Live auction.

Music. Concession.

Concession Concession Coombs Fair Centennial Celebration 3pm & 5:30pm. Sunday Kids’ Games Kids’ games.

10am & 12:30pm. Royals Coombs Fair Centennial Celebration Kids’Games Games Kids’ Field, 450 Despard Ave, coombsfair.com Parksville.

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Games&Puzzles

WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS

by Jeanne Denee

The last challenge was “to suggest ways you can tell this will be a tougher winter than usual”. The example was “birds line up to be de-iced before takeoff ”. The winner is: The foxes opened up a food bank for the squirrels. A bear was seen rolling a bale of insulation to its den. Real Estate on the Island boomed with the influx of prairie dwellers. Karen DeBorba, Qualicum Beach.

Other entries follow.

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Penguins are starting to migrate northward. Allan May, Qualicum Beach I could tell that next winter would be tougher than usual when I saw a family of bears buying down-filled jackets at the SOS, and then there was the lineup of squirrels at the grocery store waiting to buy nuts. Lou Gueho, Parksville Next winter will be unusually tough as I saw that the neighbours have been digging a den under the old Cedar stump and will be going into hibernation soon.

Johannes Hendrik, Qualicum Beach Canada’s new internet domain name is now .brrrr. Thomas C. Brand,

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Qualicum Beach The new challenge (#7) is to suggest reasons why you might be suspicious of your lawyer. Examples are: a sign at reception reads “17 days without breaching client confidentiality”, and, he tried to get a client out of prison with a Monopoly “get out of jail free” card. Submit your entries to jdenee@ pqbnews.com with your name and town. The deadline is noon, Tuesday, July 9th. If anyone would like to send in an idea with examples for this column, please do so to the same email address.

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The week of July 4 - July 10, 2013 ARIES Life may be many things, but it certainly won’t be boring.

Have fun by all means, but don’t lose sight of your ultimate aim.

TAURUS Everyone is good at something and there is one thing you are not just good at, but brilliant find it.

GEMINI Things may get a little crazy over the next few days, but that’s okay because you thrive in chaos & confusion.

CANCER Do something new and adventurous and make all the mistakes you like.

LEO Forget about being on the “right” side – make sure you’re on the winning side.

VIRGO Those who think they are going to fail usually do, so don’t think – act!

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SCORPIO Do whatever it takes to defend yourself. Don’t just talk tough, act tough, too.

SAGITTARIUS You may think that others know what you are talking about, but can you be sure?

CAPRICORN ou may think you need to change things drastically, but that is not the case at all. Do what you do but do it even better.

AQUARIUS You may be in a rare sentimental moods Why weep so much for what you have lost when you still have the whole world to gain?

PISCES If you give advice to a friend or loved one this week they may throw it straight back at you.

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figure skating

Changing of the guard for skate club

Sandy Shores Figure Skating Club sees bright light in the future as training centre JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com

Sandy Shores Figure Skating Club has marked the start of its summer season with a changing of the guard.

In a move meant to take the club in a new direction, SSSC has replaced the husband and wife team of Larry and Leslee Rushton, co-head coaches for 27 years, with new director of skating Richard O’Neill, and new club coach, former Sandy Shores standout, Shannon Light.

Born and raised in Toronto and an accomplished skater himself, O’Neill, 55, has been in the business since 1979 and spent the last 11 years coaching in Mexico.

Career highlights include coaching at the World Championships in Calgary and the 2009 World Championships in L.A. with his Mexican national champion.

“It sounds strange but it’s big there,” he said at a recent SSSC meet and greet at Oceanside Place, adding the decision to come to Parksville wasn’t a hard one.

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Sandy Shores Skating Club’s new director of skating Richard O’Neill and club coach Shannon Light, bring a new look to the longtime local figure skating club.

“I really like the way Skate B.C. is organized — I think it’s light years ahead

of other parts of the country in many respects so... It was perfect timing for

me, perfect timing for the club who had coaches leaving, so it really was a win win situation in every sense of the word.”

“I love it here,” he said.

He and Light have been meeting regularly since he arrived.

“She knows the skaters obviously better than I do, she knows the club — it’s great to have an inside source. We’re going to spend a lot of time this summer getting to know each other on the ice so we can better coordinate our efforts — that’s our first priority.”

O’Neill’s only other trip to Vancouver Island was four years ago for a competition, “It’s a wonderful facility, and the organization seems to be great,” he said, adding “the objective here is to deliver a fine-tuned operation that will allow all those components to come together and to produce a better skater, and to make this into a training centre of recognition.”

In figure skating, coaching contracts are done on a yearly basis.

See SSSC’S programS, page A42

Parksville lawn bowling

Tenderfeet from across Island at tournament JAMES CL ARKE

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The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club was into the spirit last weekend, marking the Canada Day long weekend with its annual Tenderfoot Triples Event.

According to PLBC’s Carol Bucyk 48 players on 16 teams took part in the tourney, open to players with four years experience or less.

“The twist was that one novice (new to the sport this year) bowler had to be a part of each team,”

Bucyk said, adding “there was great action under perfect conditions for this tournament which is one that draws players from up and down the Island.”

In the early draw the team of Vern Hagstrom, Ed Bryce and Denise Barrass from Nanaimo took first place. Second went to Ken and Diane Olenick, and Denis Ethier from Parksville while Qualicum Beach’s Vera Gebhardt, Nancy Blue and Lorraine Maxwell were third.

In the late draw, Nanaimo

came through again with first place for the team of Chuck Rogerson, May Mackay and Marian Wallace. Second belonged to Doreen Nordentoft, Bo Jensen and Geoff Woollatt. Third was taken

by Ann and Keith Gibson and Hilary Lansdown.

The overall winner for the tournament was the Chuck Rogerson team of Nanaimo.

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In the warmest Canada Day double header in memory, Parksville’s Quality Foods Royals hosted the Victoria Mariners up at Springwood Park on Monday, battling hard in the searing heat but getting scorched 8-4, 7-0.

The bright spot on the day came in the opening game: trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the third with runners on first and second, Sam Visona gave the hometown fans something to cheer about when he pounded a Mariner offering to the fence at right centre to score the runners with a standup triple.

The Royals, wearing their Canada Day red and whites, would score four runs on three hits to take a 4-3 lead, but that was it for hits while the Ms struck for a run in the fourth and two more in the fifth and seventh to nail down the win.

“It was the bright spot of the day considering we got all our runs for the day in that inning,” Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace surmised after the dust had settled, adding the two game stand “is a microcosm of our whole season. We play well for a number of innings, but not enough to make the plays required to be successful.”

Some of the players on the field looked like they were wilting in the heat.

“It was a very hot day, but it was the same for both teams ...it was great weather,” countered Wallace.

One of the youngest teams in the league this year, the Royals, he said “have struggled with consistency all season.

Interestingly enough both teams had some problems on defence at and around third base

when The NEWS stopped by in game one.

“Both the errors we made were made there — it’s a tough position to play because the ball comes at you a lot faster than other positions normally. That’s why they call it the hot corner, and yeah, on a day like (Monday) in heat like that, there’s a connection,” said Wallace, adding “we’ve had a struggle all year trying to be consistent, and if there is one position it’s at third base ...its very similar to a goalie in hockey — that’s the mentality you have: block the ball, keep the ball in front of you or you don’t have a chance. Strong third-base play is a key to good defence.”

The Royals were in Victoria Sunday for a single game, losing 12-2 in what Wallace called “our poorest performance of the year.”

Visona, a senior from Port Alberni in his third and final year with the Royals, has been playing through injuries all season, had a double in that one and Parksville’s Mackenzie Parlow had two hits.

“He’s a gamer as well — he contributes,” said Wallace.

The Royals slip to 3-35 on the season and last in the 13-team BCPBL, but in the meantime, “you look for the positives, you’ve gotta learn from those things and move on,” said Wallace.

GAME ON The Royals were in Nanaimo Wednesday evening for one game (score unavailable at press time) and return home this weekend for back to back double headers against the Okanagan Athletics, then close out the BCPBL regular season at home the following weekend with double headers against the North Shore Twins and the Whalley Chiefs.

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Qualicum Beach resident Bill Dutton, centre, is now part of the ownership group of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes. Dutton is pictured here with long-time Coyotes captain Shane Doan, left, and star defenceman Keith Yandle.

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Dutton has the pedigree for NHL ownership. His uncle was Red Dutton, who played, coached, managed and owned the New York Americans in the early 1940s. He also has numerous ties to the Coyotes, including the fact he played hockey with current coach Dave Tippett’s uncle.

Born in Virden, Man., Bill Dutton was a Winnipeg Jets fan until they relocated to Phoenix about 15 years ago. Dutton once managed the rink in Virden, and his extensive hockey background includes taking care of numerous duties with the Estevan team.

“I drove the bus, sharpened skates, whatever had to be done,” he said.

Dutton has a place in Scottsdale, Ariz. and was a regular at Coyotes games last season. He said the jobing.com arena where the team plays is “beautiful” and he has hope for success at the turnstiles now that the ownership situation has settled.

“Fan numbers have increased pretty much every year,” he said. “There are a lot of Canadians who spend the winters down there. And they have a competitive team — they were a few goals here and there from making the playoffs.”

Any chance some players, perhaps captain Shane Doan or freshly-drafted Max Domi, will be seen this summer playing golf at Pheasant Glen?

“You never know,” said Dutton. “If they do I will be the one who imported Coyotes to Vancouver Island.”

According to a story on NHL.com, The NHL, which has been operating the franchise for four years, still requires approval from its board of governors to complete the sale. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who was in attendance at the City Council meeting along with Depu-

ty Commissioner Bill Daly, told NHL.com the closing of the sale should be done in the next couple of weeks.

“We finally have an opportunity to look forward,” Bettman said. “There’s been enough looking back. It’s taken a lot of hard work by a lot of people to get to this point, and we’re grateful to the council for all of their efforts on behalf of our fans here in the Valley, on behalf of all the businesses and people whose employment depends on the Coyotes, and on behalf of everything that’s gone into this — all the hard work, all the effort — it’s nice to have an opportunity to focus on the future.”

The City of Glendale agreed to pay RSE $15 million annually across the next 15 years, a fee that is $9 million more than the city has budgeted for arena-management fees. But RSE agreed to return a projected $6.7 million in additional revenue streams, including parking revenues, ticket surcharges and additional arena-naming rights.

“To all the residents and taxpayers of Glendale, we are looking forward to a solid partnership and filling the building,” Anthony LeBlanc of RSE told NHL.com. “We are here for the long term and focused on keeping the Coyotes in the Valley and making this a long-term success. We have been cautiously optimistic that this would happen, but we’re very grateful to council for making what we feel is the right decision, but not any easy one.”

If the vote had not passed, NHL officials told NHL.com the Coyotes likely would leave Arizona.

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Light, 27, a Ballenas Secondary Grad, skated with SSSC for 15 years (from the age of five to 20) and coached for a year and a half, and is coming off a five and a half year posting doing skating shows at sea for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

Besides her on-ice coaching duties, Light will also oversee the club’s dryland training.

“Definitely” she said when asked if she’s excited about what awaits. “It’s a fresh start for the club.”

IN THE MEANTIME, “the future looks bright for Sandy Shores,” said SSSC president Launie Elves.

Sandy Shores SC, she said, has begun working with neighbouring clubs in order to offer a better training environment for skaters,” pointing out the club’s June ice sessions saw coaches and skaters from the Comox Valley Skating Club and Mount Arrowsmith Skating Club both training at Oceanside Place.

Light began working with the SSSC skaters off ice at the beginning of April, “which will improve the skaters on ice performance.”

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SSSC’s summer school kicked off July 2 “and we have skaters coming from Alberta, northern B.C., and Vancouver Island.”

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The club, which participated in the Canada Day Parade, is also a sponsor of the Canada Day events.

SSSC, the club and coaches goal she said “is for Sandy Shores SC and Oceanside Place Arena to become one of the top training facilities in B.C. for figure skaters.”

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