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City council is looking at a difficult decision on an appropriate increase to development cost charges (DCCs). In response to the 20-year capital expenditure plan being passed in May, Parksville city council received a pro-
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Suzan Jennings says she felt like she was risking her life to get some blood work done at the new Oceanside Health Centre (OHC). And she’s hoping accessibility issues can be worked out before someone gets hurt. Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell says changes are in the works now to make the situation safer. Jennings, who uses a powered wheelchair she calls her “Mercedes,” was in downtown Parksville last week and needed to get to the OHC. After calling the regional transit authority, Jennings learned she had to catch the 88 bus to get to the OHC. She wheeled herself to the bus stop in front of city hall, boarded the 88 and got off at the stop closest to the OHC. Things got dicey from there. The closest bus stop to the OHC — the availability and frequency of the specialized HandyDart system will be explored further in this story, but Jennings says it has much to be desired — is almost a kilometre from the front doors of the OHC. The stop is blocks in from the Alberni Highway and on the opposite side of the street from the OHC. What’s worse, Jennings wasn’t quite sure where she was going, and she says the bus driver instructed her to head to the highway and head west (up toward Coombs). She powered to the highway — passing the Trillium Lodge and OHC signage that wasn’t clear to her — and took her chances on the gravel-strewed shoulder of Highway 4A. She got close to the health centre when she noticed some work crews to her right on the OHC grounds.
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As expected, Parksville’s long-awaited, new, official community plan passed at council’s regular meeting July 3. While there was no discussion about the vote, councillors Bill Neufeld and Sue Powell voted against final adoption. Mayor Chris Burger said the new planning bylaw better reflects the current reality of the rate of growth and development in the city and while it won’t please everyone, he said he believes it’s an accurate reflection of the community’s wishes. The new document replaces the 2001 version and is available on the city’s website at www.parksville.bc.ca.
Penticton wins B.C.’s Main Street paint It appears Parksville made a solid attempt but didn’t win the Benjamin Moore Main Street Matters contest to re-paint a downtown street. Competing against 130 communities across the continent in the contest that included online voting to win one of 20 prizes, Parksville came up short. Though they weren’t necessarily awarded by province, in B.C. one prize went to Penticton. Check www.paintwhatmatters.ca for more information. — Auren Ruvinsky
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Parksville council is looking for public input on an application to remove 11.2 hectares (27.7 acres) from the Agricultural Land Reserve, though they clearly don’t like the idea themselves. “I can think of a million reasons why this is a bad idea,” said Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson pointing to its value as natural filtration beside the city’s well field, and a presentation by ornithologist Christopher Stevens about it being home to 87 bird species and having huge potential for tourism and research. The Alberta-based owners of the land, Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises (ETE), have applied four times unsuccessfully to remove portions of the 35.9 hc. (88.7 acre) property from the ALR. The property, at Renz Road and Hirst Avenue, is currently a mix of forest and wetland
neighbouring the city’s Springwood well field, an active farm, the Lodgepole Drive neighbourhood and a large-scale housing development to the north. ETE successfully removed the Lodgepole area from the ALR and developed that single family neighbourhood, providing the well field to the city in exchange. The current application doesn’t say what ETE hopes to do with the property, but they are applying to remove about a third from the ALR, add 3.85 hc. not currently in the ALR and deed 13 hc. to the city for public use, suggesting a park. “Council did make a decision and did seek to purchase this property, at the end of last year,” mayor Chris Burger said, explaining he couldn’t say much about the in-camera negotiations. “I can only say the property owners did not wish to sell,” he said, adding he did tell them explicitly during those talks that he didn’t think council was likely to support an exclusion from the ALR.
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Butterworth said development in the city has only been half of what was projected five years ago, meaning the city only collected half of the projected DCCs. The capital plan projects infrastructure costs over the next 20 years of $46.2 million, including $14.5 million for roads and $26.8 million for water, but Lovegrove admits the water numbers are just estimates as the city is in the early planning stages of a new water treatment facility and doesn’t have detailed costs yet. The total projected costs are then divided by the number of structures, splitting the cost equally. The proposed new rates include $20,895 per single family residential unit (it’s currently $14,473), $151 per sq.m of multi-family residential and $153 per sq.m of commercial space. “We’re caught between a rock and a hard place,” summed up coun. Marc Lefebvre of council’s recognition that they need the funds to keep up the city infastructure but don’t want to scare away development. Burger pointed out if new developments don’t pay their own way the existing residents are left making up the difference through property tax increases. While each council questioned the size of the increase, they all agreed in principal the rates needed to go up. Council passed first reading unanimously sending it to an information open house next Wednesday, July 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre Forum (city hall — 100 Jensen Avenue East). There will be presentations at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. A copy of the presentation made to council is available at: www.parksville.ca/cms.asp?wpID=41.
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Beachfest is excited to be offering new T-shirts for sale as souvenirs and fundraisers this summer, with a unique local design. With the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition kicking off this weekend, organizers are introducing their new official shirts depicting a sandcastle emerging from the sand with a dragon climbing up one side. Beach Festival Society president Cheryl Dill said she’d seen other work by Vancouver Island University graphic design student Amanda Key and asked her to design something for them. “She had seen my design for the Deep Bay Marine Field Station and wanted to see what I could do for Beachfest,” Key added. “I was excited to be involved,” said Key who is graduating in April and hopes to find work on the Island. “I haven’t been involved in Beachfest before, but I have worked on some projects through the community and it has been a great experience.” “Amanda was a pleasure to work with,” Dill said. “She happily met with us to learn more about our event and soon came up with three designs for us to consider, explaining the final design is in line with this year’s sculpting theme of ‘fairy tales’.” Dill said the placement of the graphic is unique on the shirts, wrapping around the side, and they will be on sale at the site on the beach throughout. Check Thursday’s edition of The NEWS and www.parksvillebeachfest.ca for more info.
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Work is underway on the $388,325 reconstruction of the Community Park sports field with the replacement of the
irrigation and drainage system and the top 30 cm of sand, soil and turf. Director of Operations Alan Metcalf said in the past that while the field has served the city well, it was built in the 1970s and closures due to drainage and other problems are becoming more common. The contract was unanimously
awarded to J.A.D. Enterprises, which has done similar work in the past. The city received a $177,275 federal grant towards the work from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund but still had to advance $29,460 from their accumulated surplus. The work is scheduled to be done mid-September.
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the 1.55 per cent proposed in the previous version. During the question period at the end Greir invited committee member Stephanie Weir up to express her disappointment with it not being passed and she made it clear it felt like an insult to the extensive work they did, but other councillors assured her they liked what they saw but would never vote on something without having time to review it. The item will come back to council’s July 15 meeting. — NEWS Staff
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18 year old Hayley Charnock got a taste of what it is like to be a reporter after an internship this year at The NEWS. Hayley demonstrated some excellent journalism skills during her stint in the editorial department. The French Immersion graduate was no slouch and quickly learned the ropes. Among her achievements at Ballenas Senior Secondary School was being on the prestigious Principal’s List,earning a French award and scholarships. Her goal is to get a Bachelor of Arts and Humanities degree and will be attending VIU in the fall. $1000 is a lot of money to raise especially when you are only six years old but Chloë Hardbattle is well on her way to that goal. The determined violinist is fundraising to pay for a violin workshop at the Suzuki Summer Institute in Langley this month. The Nanaimo Music Conservatory student has been playing the violin since she was three years old. You can hear her perform a repertoire of classical music outside of The Old Country Market most weekends. Every Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. until August 30 the area surrounding The Old School House (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach is home to an exciting array of art and music. The Qualicum Beach Artisans Market features plenty of high quality crafts and hand made art. Organizer Dee Aguilar said the market has close to 30 artisans and some stellar musicians lined up this season. The list of artists and musicians will change weekly making each Friday different. The TOSH studios are also open Friday night until 8 p.m. About 30 students attended a three day Summer Skim Camp on the beach in Parksville last week. Put on by Oceanside Skim BC and Coastal Style Smithford’s and sponsored by DB Skimboards, the camp had kids aged eight to 14 learning flatland skim boarding skills. There were several instructors teaching boys and girls how to skim in the warm tidal pools, ride rails and do tricks. Conner Phye and Mateo Jaeckel of Qualicum Beach both sporting DB boards were enthusiastic participants. What weighs 86 pounds, comes all the way from Northern Italy and tastes delicious? An authentic block of Parmigiano-Reggiano that has now been cut up and is being sold at Save On Foods Parksville during their crack the wheel promotion. Lori who has been at the deli counter for 25 years said she and other Vancouver Island deli managers recently took a course on the historic cheese an learned a lot of interesting facts about it. Under Italian law, only cheese produced in specific areas may be labelled “Parmigiano-Reggiano”. She said they have never brought anything like this in the store before and because the cheese is so special they decided to have a contest surrounding it. Whoever guessed the weight of the big block will winner dinner for two. In the olden days box socials would see young women decorate a cardboard box and fill it with a meal for two. Men would bid on the boxes anticipating a meal with the woman and perhaps a date. Sunday’s event was held by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association to raise money for the centennial project which includes a new music stage at the Coombs fairgrounds.
Hayley Charnock enjoyed some cake and well wishes on her last day as an intern for the editorial department of the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. The Ballenas Senior Secondary grad will be going to VIU this fall.
Six year old Chloë Hardbattle of Parksville can be found most weekends busking outside the Coombs Old Country Market. The young violinist is fundraising so she can attend a music workshop in Langley this month.
Artist Dee Aguilar (left) invited Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek and Town Crier Len Mustard to officially open the Qualicum Beach Friday Night Artisans Market on June 28. The market will feature hand made art and music from 3 to 8 p.m. until August 30.
Puddle jumpers Conner Phye (left) and Mateo Jaeckel of Qualicum Beach worked on their tricks at Parksville Beach last week during a skimboard camp put on by Oceanside Skim BC and Smithford’s. The pair particularly enjoyed hitting jumps and getting big air on their DB Skimboards which can be found at Smithford’s.
It was a first for Save On Foods Parksville as deli manager Lisa (left) cut her first block of authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with the assistance of Dan and Vanessa on July 5. The 86 pound round was on display last week for a contest to guess the weight.
Debbie Adkins presented her delicious box dinner for an old fashioned box social at the Coombs fairgrounds July 7. The fundraiser saw several boxed dinners for two auctioned off by Glen Hersley as well as some great items donated by local businesses including a $200 basket from Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort.
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“Below me there were several workmen so a quick whistle from me and all eyes were upon the crazy woman in the power wheelchair on the highway trying to access the Oceanside Health Centre,” Jennings wrote in an e-mail to The NEWS. “They waved me back toward Despard and yelled ‘be careful’.” So, back down the gravel-laden shoulder went Jennings in her Mercedes, on to Despard and then left into where she now saw was a driveway to both Trillium and the OHC. Things didn’t get much better from there. There’s no sidewalk from Despard to the OHC front doors, and it has quite the incline. Jennings had to dodge cars coming, going and parking. “It seems that people get quite territorial when they are looking for parking spaces and it did not matter that there was a woman in a power chair trying to get to the front door and I could bloody-well wait,” Jennings wrote in her e-mail. “I got honked at cuz I was going too slow,” Jennings said in an interview Sunday. “Cars were coming and going and backing up — everybody is in a hurry.” Jennings eventually got into the centre and said the staff there were understanding and had heard similar stories from others who were trying to access the OHC. Jennings has been a director on the Oceanside Accessibility Committee for two months. She said she spoke to Parksville city council’s liaison to the committee, Coun. Mark Lefebvre, last week about her scary ride and she said he raised the issue with council and the regional transit authority.
“They are looking into it,” Jennings said on Sunday. “The first step in getting anything done is to recognize there’s a problem.” The Handydart system in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region will take someone right into the loop right in front of the OHC doors, but it only operates Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and one must book it days in advance. “With only really having one-and-a-half Handydart buses for the Oceanside area, it is clear that the infrastructure has not caught up to developments of our new medical centre,” Jennings wrote in her e-mail. “It is very obvious that the people that decided to build the Oceanside Health Centre, on the Alberni Highway, far from the downtown core, did not think how people would get there. We desperately require the transit bus to make a loop into the parking lot of the facility and then back out again. For the few minutes it would take, it could possibly save a life.” Stilwell is the parliamentary secretary to the minister of health for healthy living, and a Paralympics gold medalist. The NEWS sent Stilwell a copy of Jennings’ e-mail Sunday morning, asking for comment. “It (the OHC and access to it) is a work in progress,” Stilwell said Monday morning before heading into the legislature for her first official vote (the budget) as an MLA. Stilwell said the RDN increased the HandyDart service in March and she said as far as the big bus is concerned, within the next couple of weeks the stop will be moved closer to the OHC and there will be a switchback-like walkway installed from Despard up the incline to the OHC doors.
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“In Mexico we have a word for sushi. Bait.” — Jose Simon Reactionary as it may sound, I feel a touch of empathy for Senor Simon. I, too, tend to avoid sushi. Generally speaking, I prefer the concept of cooked food over raw — especially food that may contain unwelcome surprises such as anisakiasis. This is an infection of the gut caused by little wrigglers known as anisaki larvae. They normally live in fish guts but are happy to move uptown to take up residence in yours. You don’t want anisakis larvae in your alimentary neighbourhood; they’re painful, unpleasant and hard to get rid of. Granted, the chances of ingesting anisaki larvae in sushi, sashimi, ceviche or other raw fish dishes are remote, but cooking the fish reduces
the risk to zero. dirt — he simErgo, fire up the mers it slightly burners, ma. after running it But then By arthur Black through a sieve what is one to to get rid of make of the crunchy bits. fact that there’s When it an upscale Tocomes to restaukyo restaurant rant food, occalled Ne Quicasionally life tez Pas where imitates art — or clients line up at least the huto taste the man digestive latest culinary creations of system. Take the case of the famed chef Toshio Tanabe? McDonald’s outlet in the Maestro Tanabe specializ- city of Dorval, Quebec. The es in dishes featuring, well, restaurant is being sued for . dirt. Diners can sample the . . clogging arteries. delights of soil soup which Not human arteries — is served with a flake of dirty municipal ones. Dorval city truffle and, for the truly ad- fathers claim that discarded venturous, there’s the ‘soil grease from the McDonald’s surprise’ (a dirt-encrusted galley has bunged up city potato which features an sewers resulting in nearly unwashed truffle centre). $15,000 worth of damage. What separates chef TaPerhaps they could cram nabe from a kindergart- an industrial-strength antner in a sandbox? Hey, acid tablet down the galley it’s not like he serves ‘raw’ drainpipe.
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Different strokes. There’s a man-and-wife couple in Gibsons, B.C. transforming the very concept of breakfast with a cereal they’ve created that’s chock-full of organic goodies. It’s name is . . . well, the name originally was ‘Hapi’ until one of their first customers tasted a spoonful and yelped “Holy Crap! This is amazing!” Holy Crap it was. It’s a breakfast sensation now sold all over Canada and in 40 other countries. It also made it to the International Space Station where Chris Hadfield and colleagues chowed down on Holy Crap for breakfast as they looped around the earth. Think of that — a humble cereal concoction conceived by a couple of Canucks in a small town in British Columbia orbiting the heavens in the bellies of astronauts. Holy crap indeed. Arthur Black lives on Salt Spring Island
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A staff report on the exclusion application is expected later in the summer but in the meantime council is looking for feedback. “Essentially what we’re going to have to do is measure this on the perceived community benefit,” Burger said, pointing out there are several big steps before the land could be developed. He suggested that without council’s support the Agricultural Land Com-
mission would barely even consider the application and even with council’s support “frankly they would likely say no.” On top of that the property is outside the city’s urban containment boundary, which means the Regional District of Nanaimo would have some input into any developments and finally the property would have to be re-zoned from agricultural. “We do have to maintain open
minds but that doesn’t mean we can’t express our opinions,” he said. Other councillors spoke about the value of the land as wetland and green space in general. “I would hope the city would continue to follow up to purchase this property,” said Al Geir, “This should be a high priority.” The preliminary application from ETE points out there is no evidence the land has ever been farmed
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Understanding Parksville’s Fire Service This is the second article in a series about the PVFD and is in response to a recent survey where residents indicated a need for more information. The department looks forward to receiving your comments – stop by the fire hall or email info@parksville.ca. The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department responds to a variety of fire and emergency related calls for service. The major types of calls include alarms, motor vehicle incidents, medical calls (first response and ambulance assistance) and burning complaints. The majority of calls received by the department are through the North Island 911 emergency dispatch system. ALARMS - PVFD responds to all reported residential and commercial alarm calls, treats all alarm calls as potential fires and responds by dispatching a duty officer and a fire engine. All available volunteers report to the fire hall when calls are received and if more resources are necessary, the duty officer will immediately request additional fire crews, apparatus or other support. Depending on the situation, commercial alarms may receive additional resources. Certain facilities (such as care homes or large hotels), due to the large number of individuals that may require assistance, will trigger an automatic aid response from surrounding departments.
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• Individuals involved are in imminent danger of death or there has been extreme trauma. • Additional personnel can improve the quality of medical care. • Ambulance response time is more than 15 minutes. • Ambulance service requests assistance. For example, the PVFD responds to medical calls involving cardiac arrest. This is a situation where the individual involved is at great risk of serious injury or death. Because performing CPR is a physically strenuous activity, trained fire department personnel on the scene may relieve paramedics, ensuring consistent effective administration of CPR. If ambulance response time will be greater than 15 minutes, the PVFD will respond to medical calls to stabilize the patient and provide first response medical care.
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City Services The City’s annual report is now on the website for public review [Quicklinks – Financial Reports]. The report will be formally presented to Council at the July 15 meeting at which time the public is welcome to provide comments.
MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS - A duty officer will respond to motor vehicle incidents where there is no BURNING COMPLAINTS - Burning in Parksville is indication of the need for extrication regulated by “Outdoor Burning or of fire. The duty officer will assess The term “fire department” is a Bylaw, 2007, No. 1428”. Bylaws are the situation for hazards such as traditional term - in reality, the PVFD implemented at the municipal leaking fluids or potential for fire is an emergency services department government level by Council and and provide assistance with site with a wide-ranging mandate. are generally enforced by City bylaw safety. If other resources are compliance officers. The PVFD required, the duty officer will request additional support works closely with the bylaw compliance department to in the form of appropriate equipment and personnel. respond to burning complaints, often responding in the Through a mutual aid agreement, the PVFD also provides evenings and on weekends when bylaw compliance rescue and extrication services for the Parksville fire may not be on duty. Generally the fire department service area and by request from neighbouring responds to first-time complaints with the goal of departments. When automobile extrication services are educating residents. If multiple burning complaints are provided outside the boundaries of the area, the PVFD received from the same property, bylaw compliance will receives some reimbursement from the Province. assume responsibility and may take additional steps to MEDICAL CALLS - The PVFD responds to select medical gain compliance, including the issuance of fines. calls to supplement and support the ambulance service. OTHER EMERGENCIES – As well as the emergencies Although BC Ambulance receives more than 2000 calls mentioned in this article, the PVFD responds to a wide in the Parksville fire service area each year, the variety of other emergencies such as brush fires, natural department only responds to those medical calls which gas and propane incidents, hazardous materials meet criteria as laid out by department operational incidents, structure fires, technical rescue incidents guidelines. The PVFD responds to calls in which: such as confined space, and many other types of public
Five Weeks of Beach Fun - We are proud to be one of the community sponsors of the 2013 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition. Beach Festival runs from July 13 to August 18. As well as the world famous sand sculpting, activities include Lions Kitefest (July 20-21), Art in the Park (July 27-28), Oceanside Overdrive Car Show (August 4), Quality
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Downtown Free Bus - Provided by the Parksville Downtown Business Association until August 31, the bus brings riders from the resort areas and outlying neighbourhoods to enjoy downtown shops and services. Details are available at parksvilledowntown.ca and in brochures throughout Parksville. City News and Views
Water Conservation Level 2 now in effect, allows for a total of four hours watering per watering day (odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days and even numbered addresses on even numbered days). Watering times are 6 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 10 pm for no more than two hours per period.
Highway 19A Improvements
General cleanup on the newly aligned Bay Avenue, relocation of poles and overhead wires and installation of sidewalks on Highway 19A continues. During July and August, only work which will not interfere with traffic flow is permitted. As the highway is still classified as a construction zone until the contractor returns in September, there is signage along the highway to alert traffic and pedestrians to potential hazards. We ask the public to be mindful when driving through the area.
DCC Open House - July 17
As part of the development cost charges review process, the City will host a public open house from 4 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 17 in the Forum at City Hall. Presentations will be held promptly at 4 pm and 5:30 pm.
City Dates July 11 July 15 July 17 July 18 August 5 August 7 August 8 August 15 August 19
Advisory Design Panel Council and Committee of the Whole Open House - Development Cost Charges Advisory Planning Commission Offices closed for BC Day statutory holiday Council and Committee of the Whole Advisory Design Panel Advisory Planning Commission Council and Committee of the Whole
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ven when they are seemingly doing some good, government-run departments can’t get out of their own way. Months before the opening of the Oceanside Health Centre, we asked politicians and others how people in this, the region with the oldest population in Canada, were going to get to and from the OHC. There was talk about a bus looping from Qualicum Beach to Parksville in a figure eight that has at its centre the OHC. Good idea. Still hasn’t happened. What’s worse, as our readers can learn from Suzan Jennings’ story presented in these pages today, the actual nuts and bolts of riding the current bus system to the OHC are a nightmare and quite possibly a risk to life and limb. We applaud Jennings for telling her story, for it may save someone from serious injury. The facilities and equipment at the OHC are top-notch. The technology is state-of-the-art. The facility is a great addition to the region. And as long as you are driving a car, access is no problem. How, after years of planning and construction, no one thought of how difficult it is to actually get to the front doors of the centre, is inexcusable. MLA Michelle Stilwell tells us things are in the works to improve this access but, seriously, the location of the OHC has been known to VIHA for a couple of years. Frankly, it’s an example of the government mindset. You can bet private sector people would not build a store or service without ensuring people can easily get inside their facilities. What’s the point of having a store if you are making it difficult for people to access your goods and services? But we are not talking here about buying a couch, TV or head of lettuce. We are talking about health care. And we are talking about a facility that has forced the closure of other facilities to bring services under one roof. How could VIHA totally overlook these access issues? We’re willing to wager VIHA officials have no problem getting to their offices in the OHC. The people in wheelchairs or the elderly and others who have to take public transit to the OHC? Not so much. Let’s hope no one gets hurt before the alterations are made, especially in light of the fact there are no urgent care physicians on site until Sept. 16. — Editorial by John Harding
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“I can think of a million reasons why this is a bad idea.” carrie POwell-davidsOn see story page a3
Temple STore ThankS The Temple Food Store would like to express how truly grateful we are to be a part of such an amazing community here in Parksville. Beginning in April, there has been ongoing construction outside our store on the corner of Highway 19A and Bay Avenue. It is expected to continue for another four months until October, and access to our store has been limited and blocked off. Our store has undoubtedly taken a bad hit, and we have seen our business reduced to half. We did not know how we were going to make it through these difficult times, but our community gave us hope. On June 26, residents of Parksville organized and promoted a “cash mob” event at our store to help generate traffic. Free coffee was served as customers browsed our store. They even brought in someone dressed in a costume to attract even more customers. Because of these wonderful people, the cash mob was a success, and we got the chance to see not only our regulars and friends, but also some new faces, young and old, coming into the store to support us in our time of need. We came to Canada over 13 years ago and we have never been more moved by anything before. The act of kindness that Parksville’s small-yet-powerful community has shown us was overwhelming and brought tears of joy to our eyes. This is the essence of what makes a strong community. We want to thank each and every person that has ever come in to our store. To our dedicated customers, who came into the store no matter how inconvenient it was — we thank you. Special thanks go out to Bill McKinney, Kim Burden and the man dressed in the fantastic costume for helping make June 26
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Taeguen Park says in his letter he was moved by the community support of their Temple Store.
a memorable night and something we will never forget. Before we had little hope, but we think we can get through this together now. Thank you. Taeguen and Okhee Park Parksville
Save The weTland I wish to express my concern with the potential of any wetland being lost to development. I implore all those that have the power to stop any development in wetlands to exercise the option to veto development. Historically, aggressive development has been the order of the day and this aggression was sold as being good for growing communities by developers.
The world as we know it has changed dramatically over the last two centuries. Celebrating Canada Day this year, I thought of all the potential for the the survival of our “spaceship earth” slowly being eroded away like a stream bank in flood. All green spaces remaining are extremely important to the future of our existence. When you travel through a new subdivision or commercial development, look closely at it. An area that could filter runoff now diverts it to storm sewers and deposits all the accumulated material in a waterway somewhere without the opportunity to clean itself. The sole focus of economics can no longer play the major role in decisions of this scale. We must retain farmland as ALR for future use and wetlands for future accumulation of water. A recent study on weather change by SFU demonstrates this warm weather migration north as the major agricultural problem we shall face in the northern latitudes. If we negotiate away what we have left the end is obvious. Either a covenant has to be placed on all ALR to ensure that it shall remain so in perpetuity, or a mechanism developed to stop any future applications for parcels of land being removed from the ALR. As a sidebar, has there been any thought of how this parcel will affect the future storage of water in the aquifer in Oceanside? Could it be used to water supply for EPCOR? How will this affect the development of a greenway connecting the areas to the south and north? How will this affect runoff? How will this affect traffic flows? The obvious answer to this application is to reject it.
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REVIEW OF BARD TO BROADWAY’S PRODUCTION OF SEXY LAUNDRY
Great acting, crisp writing and direction Sexy Laundry runs until Aug. 13 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach REVIEW BY JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
Henry Lane struggles with metaphors. Meaningful communication with his wife of 25 years isn’t his strong suit either. Alice Lane has a plan, a weekend in a fancy hotel to rejuvenate the couple’s sex life, a chance to bring some spark back into their union, is just the ticket. Or so she thinks. Sexy Laundry, now playing at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach, has everything you want in a drama — and perhaps some things you would rather not hear or see, thank you very much. It’s dialogue heavy, which puts a burden on the only two actors involved in the production, a task Rosalee Sullivan (Alice) and David Bigelow (Henry) handled Wednesday night with aplomb. The writing (Michele Rimi) is crisp and director Norman Browning hasn’t allowed for many breaths between rants, which moves the play along
quickly and keeps the audience’s attention. As any good play should, Sexy Laundry touches on enough feelings, enough incidents of life, to touch everyone in the audience. You don’t have to have been married for 25 years to relate to some of the stuff Rimi has written here. And much of the stuff one might not have experience with is downright funny. This is a comedy, clearly. Perhaps that’s the best way to handle the angst of a waning marriage. It’s also a good way to convey the frustration and regrets associated with aging, which this play is truly all about — a marriage on the rocks being a convenient sub plot to carry this theme. There are times in this play where you can appreciate, and admire, all the work Browning, Sullivan and Bigelow have put in before the lights come on in this quaint, perfect little theatre. Sullivan’s Alice has a soliloquy to end the first act that rivals any you will see in any production this year — it’s a fast-paced, poignant, word-picture-creating speech sprinkled with athleticism and ending with a figurative and literal bang — a don’tmiss-it piece of theatre. Yes, there is sex. Well, not actual nudity, but it’s an underlying theme until one figures out
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Rosalee Sullivan (Alice) and David Bigelow (Henry) do a great job holding the audience as the only two characters in Sexy Laundry, running until Aug. 13 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach.
the plot is much deeper. And there is some racy language, not enough to offend this writer, but my offence-metre is set pretty high. Above all, there are words, great lines delivered with superb diction and timing. “Couldn’t you just have a regular fantasy?” Bigelow, as Henry, asks. Or there’s this from Sullivan’s
Alice: “I can be comfortable with a dog — comfortable is not passionate.” There’s a brief episode where one might ask if one really wants to pay to watch a couple argue, but it passes and is overshadowed by the sharp writing and excellent performances of Sullivan and Bigelow. This is a play with some levels, a ride about a couple that turns the focus to
the individuals, and then back to the couple. All in all, a fun romp with serious themes that are made more comfortable to deal with through humour and great delivery. The Bard to Broadway Theatre Society’s production of Sexy Laundry runs until August 13. Check www.b2btheatre.com for specific dates and times.
AT MORNINGSTAR FARM THIS SUNDAY
More sophisticated sound this year LISSA ALEXANDER
reporter@pqbnews.com
PHOTO COURTESY MELINDA WHITAKER
Melinda Whitaker is performing at Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake this Sunday.
The well-loved Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake event at Morningstar Farm will be a little different this year. The eighth annual event takes place this Sunday, July 14, and although in previous years the music has been traditional and dixieland-style, this year people can expect
a bit more of a sophisticated sound, said Ray Haynes at the farm. “We’re probably getting into more seriously-arranged jazz music of a more modern sound,” he said, “thanks largely to the intricate and distinctive musical arrangements of local hero Phil Dwyer.” The performer this year will be Canadian
jazz singer Melinda Whitaker, with an all-star band including multi-juno award winning Phil Dwyer on piano. Dwyer produced Whitaker’s latest album Lucky So-and-So, the title of this year’s show at Morningstar Farm. Whitaker was born in Vancouver and grew up in a musical family. See SHARED THE STAGE, page A23 Quality Foods: Premiere Sponsor
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400-600gr
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470-600gr
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2
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4
Stouffer’s
Bistro Crustini
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Premium Ice Cream
2lt
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334-428ml
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5 100gr
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250gr
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100% Juice Blend
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Jet Puffed Marshmallows
Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix
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3
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99
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Non-Alcoholic Beer
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Approx. 400gr
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Original, 225gr
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Christie Ritz or Stoned Wheat Thins Crackers
5
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24x500ml
400-600gr
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470-600gr
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for
Del Monte Real Fruit
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NEW!
2$
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250gr
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She started performing early on in life and by the time she was a youth she was singing tirelessly with church and school choirs, ensembles and bands. Whitaker was well known in Vancouver’s jazz scene in the 70s performing six nights a week with The Vancouver ‘Sympathy’ Orchestra and she recorded for Holger Petersens’s Jazz Radio Canada in the famed Red Barrel Lounge in The Hotel Vancouver. She later sang commercial jingles for TV, radio and film. In 1995 Whitaker began making trips to Costa Rica with her son and husband, the late jazz musician Gerry Caunter. There, she learned Spanish and began incorporating a Latin American sound into her music. She has shared the stage with the likes of Bryan Adams, Andy Williams, Jose Feliciano, Peter Ustinov and Roger Whittaker. She now lives on Vancouver Island has performed with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra and at Victoria’s JazzFest. Besides Dwyer on piano, the other four musicians performing at the event are very accomplished and were hand-picked by Dwyer, Haynes said. “These are some of the top side men in the business basically,” said Haynes. They are Ken Lister on bass, Hans Verhoeven on drums, Steve Kaldestad on saxophones and Phil Hamelin on trumpet. And then of course there is the homemade
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Pauline Nelsen had a vision. Before she bought the Coombs property known as Trash and Treasures, she had worked tirelessly in construction and road building. And then she had a heart attack. “I’m extremely active and I’ve always worked really hard and when that happened, you might as well have killed me,” said the owner of Treasures, Curios and RV Park. “I like to be outside and I take pride in how hard I can work. And then one day you’re told you can’t do anything.” Although she pressed on, she knew it was time to slow down, so she purchased the large, rustic property on the hill overlooking the Coombs Junction, with an eye to opening her own antique shop. The property was known internationally, she said, as a place to find all sorts of antiques and random items. And she has guests books signed by people from around the world to prove it. The owner of Trash and Treasures suffered health problems and had to sell it, she explained, leaving behind an old building said to be the original Gold River Hotel from 1926, a massive amount of antiques, and four run-down cottages. Nelsen said there was so much stuff on the property, with used items literally pouring out of the buildings, that she could hardly get inside them. “Everybody thought I was insane buying this place. All they could see was a mess, they couldn’t see the vision I
could see. I said they’re all scared of a little hard work.” Nelsen, with the help of one friend, has now restored all of the cabins and has remodeled and repainted the store. She went through all the old pieces she found on the property and selected the items she wanted to keep. The store contains selected antiques and items from her own collection, which she continues to build up. She sells the Canadian semi-precious gemstone Ammolite as well as work from local artists, like a local bead-maker, and rustic furniture maker Dwayne Marchand. And she’s looking for more. “I’m looking for artwork,” she said. “from knitting booties and carving to everything in between. We want to show Vancouver Island and the talent here, and what the Island’s about.” She has RV sites and is in the process of applying for five more. When people visit the store they can sit and drink complementary coffee and tea, or take their dogs for a walk on the adjacent trails, she said. Nelsen has arranged for a Tarrot card reader to come to the site once or twice a month, where proceeds collected will benefit the B.C. Children’s Hospital and its campaign to build a new hospital. After all, she’s a grandmother of six, she said. “The best part of my store is you get to bargain,” she said. “And I love to bargain.” Treasures, Curios and RV Park is at 2771 Old Alberni Highway, up from the Alberni Hwy in Coombs, accessed
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financial column
Fed, central bankers likely to pull back stimulus
The Federal Reserve has indicated that it will be pulling back on its stimulus sooner rather than later. What does that really mean? I still get asked by clients what it means when the Fed prints money, does it mean they will start producing more dollar bills? Not exactly. The Federal Reserve usually decides a couple of months ahead of the new fiscal year how much cash it needs to print — much of it simply to retire old bills. It sends its annual order to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Those bills enter circulation through banks which are required to keep money in a reserve account with the Fed. When people cash cheques or take money from the ATM, those banks replenish their cash supply by getting currency from a Fed branch, with
the amount debited elecquantitative easing. Typically, tronically from the bank’s major monetary-policy decireserves. The amount of cursions by the Fed are made by rency in circulation can vary By stuart Kirk setting a target for the federal from day to day and season funds rate — the interest rate to season: More people want at which banks lend to other cash during the holidays, for banks — and then buying or example. selling government securiAlthough the stock of ties to achieve that goal. But currency in circulation has as the targeted federal funds increased dramatically over rate nears zero the Fed may the years, there is no immebe forced to look at other diate evidence that the buoptions to fight off possible reau is working its printing presses over- deflation. (Japan has found itself facing time or has any plans to do so. similar problems in recent years.) QuanSo what do people mean when they titative easing is an attempt to increase say the Fed might choose to “print mon- the money supply by buying more and ey”? In practice, the term is often used more assets from banks without regard as shorthand for what economists call to an interest-rate target. The Fed doesn’t
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need to print more currency to do that; it can simply happen electronically, as the banks are credited with more money in the accounts they keep with the Federal Reserve. The Fed can do this as much as it wants, but it could face two problems. It’s possible that those reserve accounts will keep growing without stimulating any economic activity. Alternatively, the Fed could increase the money supply by too much, resulting in inflation. Stuart Kirk is a Wealth Advisor with Precision Wealth Management Ltd. The opinions expressed are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect those of Precision Wealth Management Ltd. For comments or questions he can be reached at stuart@precisionwealth.ca, 250-9540247 or www.precisionwealth.ca.
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Alf passed away peacefully Saturday June 29, 2013, nearing his 92nd birthday. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his children; Jim (Jean) Crowder, Judy (Gary) Airey; five grandchildren (and spouses), nine great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. Alf was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn. Born in Gibson’s Landing, BC, Alf grew up and attended school in Vancouver and graduated from Vancouver Tech. Following the outbreak of WWII in 1941, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy at Esquimalt, BC and trained at Tecumseh Naval Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Further training occurred in Nova Scotia prior to Alf’s posting in Bermuda, Ireland, and finally in the North Atlantic on convoy duty. From 1941 to 1946, he saw active service on a number of corvettes escorting the convoys from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Northern Ireland as a Chief Petty Officer. After WWII, Alf lived and worked in the Alberni Valley and Parksville/Qualicum area as a machinist and a refrigeration and appliance technician. He owned his own business for many years. Alf had a great love of soccer and baseball and devoted much of his time to both coaching and playing. Since 1946, Alf raised his family and was devoted to his community both through the Elks and Royal Canadian Legion. As an Elk member for over 65 years, he attained a Life Membership in the Elks Grand Lodge and Somass Alberni Valley Legion. In 1993, Alf was instrumental in the creation of the Parksville/Qualicum Elks Lodge # 589. A Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday July 10th at 1:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Legion on Veteran’s Way in Qualicum Beach. Internment to take place at Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens in Port Alberni at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Alf’s memory to the “Elks and Royal Purple Fund For Children�, Suite 100, 2629 – 29th Avenue, Regina SK S4S 2N9 or on-line at www.elks-canada.org. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
Vera Grace (Delgatty) Sirett (1913) Died Peacefully June 28, 2013 at the Nanaimo Kiwanis Lodge where she happity resided for the past 10 years. Vera was predeceased by her husband William F. Sirett in 2001 and daughter, Judith Lynn, in 1983. Vera, along with her husband Will of 60 years, farmed near Neepawa, Manitoba, and retired to Vancouver Island in 1965. Vera in her 100th year, was the last member of both her own and her husband’s siblings. She now passes the torch of family love, Christian faith, and a generous appreciation for life to the next generations. Vera was a teacher by profession and a ready pianist all of her life for church and community socials. She loved life and made a friend in every crowd. She was a strong and joyful Christian believer who expressed that faith in many practical ways. Vera was greatly loved and respected by all members of the extended families of her children Carol, Dennis, Judy, Nancy and Jack. She was a special Grandma to nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. “We will miss you very much and love you forever�. The Sirett family wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Forrester and the entire Kiwanis staff for their gentle and professional care of Vera. A Service of Remembrance is planned for July 14, 2:00 pm at the Frith-Radcliffe Auditorium in the Kiwanis Villlage 957 Nelson Street, Nanaimo. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vera Sirett may be made to The Gideons International.
Joan Emily Kalk (Forster) Joan Emily Kalk (Forster) was born on February 25, 1922 and passed away peacefully on June 20, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Emily “Sis� Forster, her beloved husband of 57 years who passed away in March of 2008, Norman Philip Kalk. Joan is survived by their chosen son, Robert “Bob� G. Kalk, now residing at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach, B.C. The family moved from Petersfield, MB to Langford (Victoria) B.C in 1966 living there for many years before moving to Qualicum Beach. As a couple, they enjoyed traveling, entertaining, music and dancing. Joan’s hobbies included gardening, reading and baking. She shared her famous bread and buns with family and friends. Joan also had a love for dogs; the latest being Angel. Thank you so much to cousin Richard and his wife Sally for all of their help. Family and friends for their calls, cards and flowers and especially the ambulance personnel, the caregivers with The Nurse Next Door, VIHA and St. Joseph’s Hospital for seeing Joan through her final months battling cancer. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Joan’s memory. Final arrangements are through Piercy’s Mt Washington Funeral Home and later by Hubert and Pat Carter.
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DEATHS Ivy Kate Wade Born April 1 1924 at Hawkhurst Kent UK Died July 3 at Trillium Lodge Many thanks for the wonderful care and real caring from the staff at Trillium Lodge.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS 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
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You are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Oceanside Hospice Society. The board and auditor will present financial statements for the new year ended March 31,2012, as well as March 31,2013, in readiness for a change in our year end. AGM Packages can be emailed or will be available to pick up at our offices after March 31, 2013. Memberships are available through the office. Only paid members are eligible to vote. AGM Packages can be mailed or will be available to pick up at our offices. We look forward to having you join us for refreshments after the meeting. Date: Thursday, July 18/13 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Place: Valhalla 210 Crescent Rd. West Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L7 Please RSVP by Email: info@oceansidehospice.com or by Telephone: 250-752-6227
LEGALS RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT - Whereas Jason Otto William Baker is indebted to Ullrich Stefan Vogel for storage on a 2003 Haulmark, Model TS6X1, Automobile Trailer, VIN: 16HCB10173U033071. There is presently an amount due and owing of $1,500.00 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of August, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. the said vehicle will be sold at the storage location at 1460 Winchester Road, Qualicum Beach, BC.
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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. COOMBS, EXECUTIVE Home, Amazing 3000 s/f, 3 lvl, 5 bdrm, 3 bath deluxe home on private acreage park like setting. Heated floors, huge yard & deck, pets negotiable, N/S, 6 Appli’s, lawn mtce provided. Possible room for horses. $1575 p/m. + utils. Close to QB & PV. Avail. Aug. 1st. Paul 250-954-5413 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 PARKSVILLE available immediately 2-3 Bdrm. house walk to Wembley Mall. N/S. 5 appliances, large deck, fenced yard, nicely landscaped, lots of custom wood built-ins. $1050/mthly + utilities 250-954-0297/ 250-947-0532 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.
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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.
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
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COTTAGES COOMBS FRESHLY reno’d nice 1 bdrm, 1 bath on pretty property. Avail NOW. $695./mo. Utilities extra. Call 250-954-2093 or email ultrawest@shaw.ca 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.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES ERRINGTON: 1 bdrm, 1 full bath, hydro, satellite, laundry facilities incl. References required, no dogs. 250-248-5166 or 250-668-0580, $750 + DD.
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RV PADS PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $440./mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623, 250-2284097. RV’S SET up on treed pads in Errington starting at $475 or RV pads with all services starting at $400. (250)954-1355.
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.
1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396 1993 TRAVELAIRE 30’ 5th Wheel. Sleeps 4-6 comfortably, Full bath/shower, full fridge, A/C, Furnace, Clean. $5999. obo. Ph: 250-616-7609
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UTILITY TRAILERS 5.5’x8’ RAMP Trailer, (suits Quad). $400 obo. Call (250)752-4458.
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CARS 1980 OLDS 88, Royale Brougham, royal blue, 157,000 km, all stock, top shape. $2,500. Call (250)752-6690. 1998 DODGE Dakota 4X4. Fully loaded 318 with Raider Deluxe canopy. 282,000 km. $6000. 250-927-5623, 250228-4097.
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. NEW ALUMINUM ramp for dock, 34’-2� by 4’ Offers to $3,500. Call 604-926-4714 or 250-723-6494.
BOATS 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
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. 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.
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.
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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. 36’ COMPOSITE Sleeps 5 Perkins 6, exc. hyd. Anchor/thruster, well found. On land til Aug. launch. trades? $145,000. (250)248-4495
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. 250-927-1497, 250-762-9951.
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.
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Workshop this weekend Youth can learn all about theatre while playing games and making friends at the 16th annual Summer Youth Theatre Workshop. The workshop, run by local theatre veteran and child and youth worker, Thea Stavroff, runs July 14-20 at the Village Theatre. Open to youth ages seven-14, kids will get to perform an original musical at the end of the week, open to the public, called Golden Dreams. The shows are 40 minutes long and take place Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door. Children under 5 are free. Youth will also get to work with musical director Dr. Sherilene Chycoski during the workshop — she holds a doctorate in Musical Theatre and has worked with many local productions in the past. The cast will learn actor warm ups, character development and body work, theatre terms, stage blocking, memorization skills and enjoy voice, movement and improv exercises, as well as partake in theatre games. The workshop nurtures the creativity of the participants, building self esteem, personal skills, opportunities for initiative, and a co-operative, team approach. The workshop is $135 for the week. Space is limited, to register and for more information contact tstavroff@shaw.ca or phone 250-7529867. — NEWS Staff
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Splashy PV skimboard competition Slick pros’ sick tricks impress at fourth annual event on Parksville Beach Saturday JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
It may have been cool and windy down at the bay Saturday, but that didn’t stop some 35 riders and a good sized gallery of spectators from enjoying the fourth annual Parksville ProAm Skim Comp. “At least it’s not raining,” an upbeat event co-organizer Julia Mountain said from the water’s edge, pointing out “we had 31 kids come out for our (three-day) camp — it was awesome,” and the smiles on the youngsters who turned out to take part in the competition spoke volumes. Hosted by Oceanside Skim Beach Culture (OSBC), the event continues to grow, and the sick tricks turned in by the six pros — including those with DB Boards that made the trip from Washington — and the up and comers, were something to watch. “That’s for sure,” one elderly spectator agreed. “These guys are good...really good.” “This is a great beach here, the sand is ideal,” Washington’s Logan Davidson surmised. “Not too shabby at all,” said teammate and fellow pro Blake Zimmerman, and off he went for another run. The event featured boarders aged eight to 20-something from Victoria, Sooke and Nanaimo as well as a cracker cast of locals including Ryan Mountain, 17 and Peter Christensen, 18. Worth noting is that Mountain, Christensen, and fellow Kwalikum Secondary grad Ryan Stewart have all been sponsored by DB Skimboards, one of the event sponsors, with Mountain being named as team captain for B.C. Other sponsors that helped make the event possible were Smithfords, Alternative Groove, Zed Skimboards, Wabi Sabi, Island Surf Co. and Ryan Stewart (sidelined Saturday with an unrelated injury), who “donated some awesome prizes including four skimboards. “We were very pleased to see quite a few of our skim camp kids out there giving it a go and
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Professional rider Blake Zimmerman from Washington was in his element on Saturday. He rides for DB Skimboards based near Tacoma, Washington.
we introduced a beginners class just for them,” Mountain said when it was over, confirming “spectators were treated to some great action as the boys were showing their flatland skills and providing some thrills and spills on the features.” The comp also included a high jump portion set up in the middle of the tidal pool which saw the riders run, leave their board, leap over the bar, then try and land back on their board. More than one was able to stick the landing, and while just as many ended up wiping out and getting soaked, “it’s all part of the sport, I love it,” one rider shrugged with a laugh. “Not really a normal skimboard event, but me being a horsey girl, we brought in our jump standards for some fun,” said Julia.
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Fairwinds marks 25th anniversary Nanoose Bay golf community and resort recognizes its history and golf legacy JAMES CL ARKE sports@pqbnews.com
Fairwinds Community & Resort is celebrating its silver anniversary, and last Friday staff marked the occasion with a special barbecue on the club’s sundrenched patio overlooking the golf course. According to Kyla Karakochuk, assistant manager of marketing and communications, the BBQ, which also featured live music and a big cake decorated with a 25th anniversary logo, was the club’s way of thanking the suppliers and sponsors “who are a big part of what we do. “Today is more of an appreciation day for the people we work with ...it’s a chance to get to see them face to face instead of just e-mails,” she said. Also on hand and in fine spirits was Fairwinds’ head pro Ward Stouffer, who has been there for the same 25 years and is one of a number of longtime employees with Fairwinds. The award winning, 18-hole, Les Furber-designed course opened in 1980 and the community around it has grown with the club. “We’re trying to focus more on the community around the course; the golf course is the centre piece of it all, but I think it’s more of a celebration of the people. Golf is just a game, I think it’s more the social aspect,” said Stouffer, adding that while 25 years isn’t that old when compared to the likes of other courses such as Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course (marking its 100th anniversary this year), “we’re proud of what we do, proud of the tournaments we host, and you’ve gotta have 25 (years) to make 50.” A PEEK AT THE PAST Twenty-five years ago Neil Scott, Al Slaughter, Bill Benner and Frank Herman saw the beauty and potential of Nanoose Bay and pursued their vision to turn the prime property into an 18-hole golf course and residential community. It would be a place where people
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Fairwinds turns 25, and last Friday more than 40 invited guests turned out for an Anniversary Appreciation BBQ. Above are Fairwinds’ Kyla Karakochuk and head pro Ward Stouffer.
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tect Furber, but it came alive with the leadership of Neil Scott, Ben Colk and Jack Wintemute and the hard work and enthusiasm of many Vancouver Island University (VIU) students. Not many people know that the physical work was done in conjunction with VIU (then Malaspina College) trade students. These young leaders received valuable experience on the course that now provides memorable golf experiences. The benefits of a golf course community stray far beyond the edges of the fairways. Fairwinds Golf Club supports many local charity golf tournaments. Golf for Life, a fun tournament dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation, is one that we have worked with for almost 20 years, and is celebrating their twentieth anniversary this year. The foundation raises money for the Nanaimo and District Regional Hospital which services thousands of people on central Vancouver Island. According to Karakochuk, golfers travel to Fairwinds from across Canada and around the world to experience an award-winning golf course in a natural setting. Beckoned by the unique, oceanfront lifestyle that Fairwinds provides, visitors are consistently convinced to stay because of the laid back attitudes that most Fairwinds Golf Club members either possess or come to embrace. Everyone arrives as a guest, she said, and the ones that become local residents appreciate the West Coast hospitality and natural ambiance which often influences the decision to becoming a member of the community and the Golf Club. “Not a bad vision when you consider that 25 years later Fairwinds Golf Club still is considered a premier golf course and neighbourhood on Vancouver Island,” said Karakochuk. “Like any other place, it has its challenges and highlights, but as things change many will stay the same, such as the spirit of the game of golf, living on an island paradise, and the next 25 years to come.”
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As the highway rounds the bend at the top of the hill that curves downward to Qualicum Beach from Parksville, the bay unfolds as a picture book. Once there, holiday makers will find a unique variety of beach options that should satisfy a range of preferences! The main beach, centred in the arc of the bay, is ever popular throughout the seasons. Above the beach are extensive and well maintained grassy areas with plenty of trees to provide welcome shade on the hottest of July days. There, too, are picnic tables and benches. Along the curve of the bay is a board walk with special appeal for those who may not want to descend to the beach. The beach itself is an especially pleasing playground for beach lovers as the tide falls away exposing a broad expanse of smooth sand, occasional rocks and tidal pools. With stairs to the beach at intervals along the waterfront, access is easy. At the south end of the beach there are four standing posts. Between them, tempting swimmers, is anchored a raft. When the tide is low there are nearly 20 kilometres of beach offering opportunities for long walks in either direction however, when the tide is high there remains only the pebbly foreshore. JUDGES ROW: Qualicum Beach has a long history as a genteel ‘Victorian’ seaside resort dating back to the days when Port Alberni was a developing and thriving town. Then the judges, lawyers and other professional people would come from there and from Victoria to relax by the water, enjoy the ever spectacular views to the Coastal Mountains and paddle in the temperate waters. Now, south of the busier main beach lies the quieter sandy stretch of Judges Row. The lane there is bound mainly by larger homes on the far side and smaller cabins on the waterside. Once down the few steps to the beach however there’s a feeling of seclusion granted by the beach grasses, wild flowers and high flowering hedges, entwined with wild roses and honeysuckle that grow between roadside and seashore. The beach itself is tranquil. Typically bounded by a strip of large round pebbles, when the tide is out the sand is smooth with shallow tidal pools of warm water for little ones to paddle. These pools are also much sought after by enthusiastic skimboarders. The wide expanse of sand invites you to run, play or stroll to the far point Towards the end of Judges Row above the beach there is a sweep of grass and three benches. Here is the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular sunrises, glorious sunsets or at dusk, the fairy nightlights from distant cruise ships. NORTH BEACH: Notwithstanding the nearby highway, this beach feels more untamed. The access is less easy with an expanse of gravel and boulders to be crossed. When the day is too cool to swim or lounge on the sand, adventurous children will enjoy exploring the limpet-laced boulders, searching for hermit crabs, blennies, whelks, dog winkles, chitons and other marine creatures. The larger outlying rocks beckon those with a fishing line in hand whereas the soft sand above the tideline, bound by eel grass, provides the perfect spot on which to settle with a book, binoculars or just the time to gaze across Qualicum Bay or out over the water to the snowcap peak of Mt Tantalus on the distant mainland. For those who come to see the migrating flocks of Brant geese as they rest and feed off shore in March and April there is also a sturdy viewing platform.
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Harry Wood and Ailsa Fenton-Wells think Qualicum Beach is the perfect place to share an ice-cream.
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Riding the waterfront along Qualicum Bay to the North Beach feels just like being on holiday says Nanoose cyclist Denise Hogge.
What might you see there in July Walking the beach at Judges Row was Karen Semple with her dog Sammy. Said Karen, ‘I love the breadth of this beach. It’s so sandy and there’s hardly anyone here. It feels very serene. My dog loves it and just runs like a crazy thing’. Sitting in the sun on The Beach
Hut patio, enjoying an afternoon ice cream were Harry Wood and Ailsa Fenton-Wells. “The beach seems to go on forever’ said Harry. “It’s very peaceful here, quite lovely. And having an ice cream is just perfect’.
Directions to Judges Row: • From Parksville, descending the hill down to the bay turn right onto Judges Row. • There are three access points to the beach. The second of these provides a bigger gravel lot than the first and accommodates maybe a dozen cars (depending on how people park!) • The third access point is ½ km toward the end of the road and allows for parking beside the road. In the high season all these can be busy on a warm summer afternoon • Access to the beach is almost immediate and easy though there are a few steps down from each point. • Dogs are not permitted on the beach between March 1st – April 30th (to protect the feeding Brant Geese) • May 1st – End February: Dogs can run on the beach without leashes however please carry baggies and ‘pick-up’! • Parking only between 6am-11pm MAIN BEACH • Parking is plentiful • There are public toilets close to the waterfront • Boardwalk
Directions to north end of Qualicum Beach: • Travelling north, passing the main sweep of Qualicum Beach look for a low trimmed hedge separating the highway from a long gravel parking lot immediately behind the shoreline • The signs regarding dogs are as above as are the overnight restrictions
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Anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how to fly fish from the beach might want to get their feet wet so to speak this Saturday, as class is in session. The Mid Island Castaways (our local fly fishing club) is holding an educational program called Beach Fishing 101. Slated for the Qualicum Beach Community Hall (next to the curling rink on Memorial Ave.) July 13 from 1-4 p.m., the course, says MIC’s Bruce Morrison, who chairs the club’s education committee “is for the people who want to learn all about beach fishing, but it’s nearly filled up, there’s only a couple spaces left.” Cost for the course is $60 which also gets you six free Pink Salmon flies. As an added bonus, following the course and after lunch MIC’s Courtney Ogilvie will be offering three hours of free lessons focusing on fly casting off the beaches of QB “using single handed, switch or spey rods and utilizing the proper line for best results.” For more information call Bruce at 250248-5914.
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