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Cougars prowling One shot in Bowser; another seen in city AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com
One alarming incident and a couple cougar sightings are a good reminder to be aware, according to conservation officers. “There have been very few spotted in Parksville in the last couple months, a couple in the outskirts, around Little Mountain or Rathtrevor Park,” said Sgt. Ben York, but a “smallish” one was seen around the 300 block of Moilliet Street on the evening of Monday, July 8. Described as knee-high to an adult, York estimated it was in its first year away from its mother and said they responded because it was in an urban area, though he made it clear there were no reports of aggressive or troubling behaviour. Conservation officers responded with dogs but the scent was lost in the heat. He said it appeared to be heading back up the hill away from town. While there has been an application for a back yard chicken coop in the general area, it is unknown where there actually are chickens in the area and mayor Chris Burger suggested, and conservation officers agree, the cougars are more likely drawn in by the high deer populations. York pointed out there hasn’t been an increase in cougar sightings in the area, if anything it’s been a quiet year. Burger pointed out cougars have always been common in the area and are occasionally spotted in town including one that had to be killed beside Community Park in September 2011. In an unrelated incident, a full-sized cougar had to be shot in Bowser on July 2.
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It’s opening weekend for the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition. On Saturday and Sunday, the Coastal Community Credit Union sponsors sand sculpting lessons and demos on the beach. Above, posing with some sculpting tools, from left to right, are: Festival Assistant Noah Faust Robinson, CCCU Parksville Branch Manager Mark Jones and Event manager Trish Smith.
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Beachfest begins Friday It’s the only Canadian qualifier for world championships in Atlantic City AUREN RUVINSKY
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Parksville’s big beach weekend has arrived and by the time you read this the sand is being piled for sculpting. More than 90,000 people passed through the gates for an up-close look at the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition last year, and organizers hope for even more this summer.
While this year’s “fairy tale”-themed sculptures will be up for the public’s enjoyment until August 18, this weekend, people get a chance to see the world-class sand artists in action. As the only Canadian qualifier for the world championships in Atlantic City, there is a contingent of locals, but also competitors from across the continent and as far as Mexico, the Netherlands and Latvia. And as the master sculptors compete for the worlds and big cash prizes, the public can develop their skills with expert guidance.
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A 25 year-old female from Victoria is in police custody after allegedly assaulting an Oceanside RCMP officer at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Monday afternoon. The individual was arrested immediately after the incident by other police officers and is presently in police custody. According to the Oceanside RCMP, at approximately 3:15 p.m. on July 8, the female police officer was at the hospital investigating an unrelated matter. Nearby was a female who had just been released from the hospital. For unknown reasons, this individual walked up to the officer, tapped her on the shoulder and when the officer turned around, she was punched directly in the face. Nanaimo RCMP are recommending one count of assault causing bodily harm. The suspect is a resident of Victoria and was scheduled to make an appearance in Nanaimo Provincial court on Wednesday. The RCMP officer was treated for a broken nose and did not sustain any other facial injuries. She has approximately five years police service and a news release from the Oceanside RCMP said the officer is expected to be off work for some time.
Should you burn your old Bible? The federal government suggests old Canadian flags should be burned privately. But what is one supposed to do with an old Bible? There does not seem to be a consensus among scholars and theologians. Pastor Phil Spencer tackles the subject today on Page A15.
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Sponsored by the Coastal Community Credit Union, anyone can stop by the volleyball sand court Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 10 minute lessons at the top and bottom of the hour, ask questions and try their hand at the sand arts. This is also great way for people to prepare for the new Aug. 3 Big O Tires’ amateur competition out on the actual beach. Meanwhile the main sculpting activity starts today with the set-up, delivery of the specially sifted sand, and the arrival of the sculptors to plan and prep their plots. The big pound-up starts bright and early Friday as the sculptors build and fill wood forums to create the rough shapes they will then spend two days carefully chiselling down to a fine finish. The competition officially starts with a horn at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and the times and rules are strict with a half hour lunch break and a lot of activity around the sight. This year there are 15 soloists and instead of the teams there are seven duos competing. People can watch through the fence for the morning until the gates open for a suggested $2.50 donation at 2 p.m. once they are down
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region SuStainability project
Connecting youth with nature Community members and local groups come together to educate children on local food and gardening while setting the stage for future sustainable projects LISSA ALEXANDER reporter@pqbnews.com
A new project in Qualicum Beach aims to give local youth and children a deeper understanding of their food and the natural world. The Qualicum School Sustainability Project is the brainchild of local farmer and vice president of the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market Society, Ron Campbell. Sustainability advocate and Vancouver Island University student Madeleine Dwyer has also been heavily involved in the project. To date she has been a volunteer, and recently returned from a course near Bella Bella combining traditional indigenous knowledge with science to effectively manage resources. Thanks to a Canadian government summer student program grant, Dwyer has now been hired to work on the sustainability project full time during July and August, and she and Campbell have a number of initiatives they are looking to cultivate. “We both have visions of conWe both have visions of necting kids more connecting kids more to to their surroundtheir surroundings, ings, to nature,” to nature. she said. “And to madeleine dwyer have a better understanding of how their food system actually works.” Dwyer is currently majoring in First Nations studies at VIU. So far Dwyer has been doing work in the Kwalikum Secondary School food garden and is also making preparations for a “massive garden” at that school which will include a greenhouse, a Japanese garden, and many other features. This summer she will help install the fence around the new garden and prepare it for the fall. A number of local business and community members have stepped
up with donations and volunteer hours to build the new garden, Dwyer said, and more materials and equipment would be appreciated to help keep the garden running. At Qualicum Beach Elementary School she will help with a fence around the school’s alphabet garden and she has plans to work on gardens at the other schools around the area. Dwyer will be working with international students from Japan and China at KSS this summer, getting them out in the garden and local forests, and visiting sites like a local maple syrup farm and the Deep Bay Marine Field Station. She’ll teach them “market gardening” (how to grow food to sell) including visits to the Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market. Dwyer is also working with the Qualicum Beach museum on a native plant garden. She is also currently developing a plan for a hands-on sustainability course for KSS. This will be an independent directed study course, where students pursue their own interests with mentorship from the school. And she has many other ideas involving the local schools. “I’d love to start a tradition with KSS where every grad class gets to plant some sort of fruit tree or fruit plant,” she said. Down the road she and Campbell would like the program to develop eco tourism opportunities, creating food and cultural tours that will work with and employ First Nations, youth and young adults. Dwyer will return to her studies at VIU in the fall, but will continue volunteering with the program and managing the new large garden at KSS. If anyone would like to donate gardening materials, old or new, from lawnmowers to seeds, contact Dwyer at madeleinedwyer@gmail. com.
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A debate surrounding the future of property tax exemptions for community groups and churches turned boisterous Monday night in the chambers of Qualicum Beach town council. While there was no specific motion in front of council regarding the tax-free status afforded groups and organizations that could represent as much as $300,000 in yearly revenue to the town, Mayor Teunis Westbroek made it clear he would not vote in
favour of making any changes to the staus quo. “We have to be really careful what we are asking for,” said Westbroek. “(Tax forgiveness) is a good approach to support so many organizations that provide good service to the town.” Coun. Mary Brouilette asked staff to come back with some information for a future council meeting, suggesting a look at what Parksville is currently doing with caps on exemptions and a formula for which groups would be eligible and at what level. “When exemptions were (originally) given, probably 100 years ago, services didn’t cost as much as they do now,” said Brouilette.
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Coun. Dave Willie also suggested staff report back on what Parksville is doing. “I think it’s time Qualicum Beach took the same look,” said Willie. “If you look at that exemption list now, it’s getting bigger and bigger and bigger.” Westbroek’s comments indicated he wasn’t comfortable with where the discussion was going. “I think this is the wrong approach,” he said. “I think this is the wrong message. It has come up before and I have fought it.” Willie was quite demonstrative and louder than usual with his response to Westbroek’s comments. “For you to imply that I would like to tax churches is
from the process,” said Tanner. “The purpose of the motion is to get a formal response from staff. We’re not passing anything here.” The forum June 20 was created in response to the what some QBRA members believe was a too-fast process regarding the Clarion development in the vacant lot beside town hall. One of the suggestions made by Fleming-Smith that night was the creation of a group — with representation from all three of the community’s residents’ associations — that would meet with developers and provide input to council before council proceeded with readings and public hearings. Coun. Mary Brouilette called the idea and Tanner’s motion “pure folly” and “quite a political step.”
“I don’t see what this would add to the mix other than another reason to delay (projects),” said Brouilette. “You’re trying to put another level of restriction on any development that may happen.” Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer said he wanted to see the motion expanded. “The process this last go-around (the Clarion) motivated this (June 20) meeting and it’s time for our staff to look not only at Mr. Fleming-Smith or the QBRA’s input, but the community on the whole,” said Luchtmeijer. Tanner’s motion, which will now ask staff to include input from others (not just Fleming-Smith and the QBRA) was deferred and is likely to return to council in September.
Big cat feasts on Bowser chickens There had been a half dozen reports of an increasingly bold cougar in the area over the previous weeks when “we got a call while it was actually in a chicken coop killing chickens.” RCMP and conservation officers responded and killed the cat because of its continuing presence in the area. York stressed this is why sightings need to be reported quickly, whether or not they respond to each call they help them track and understand the animal’s behaviour and level of danger. If you see a cougar be as big and
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Chambers looking for marketing money Parksville has kicked in; no decision yet from Qualicum JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
Armed with a study that highlights the strengths of the Parksville Qualicum Beach region, Kim Burden now wants some money to market ideas that could bring more young families and jobs to the area. The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce CEO has been visiting various councils in the past week as he tries to match funds and get to the
$60,000 budget number needed to implement the suggestions of a study completed in December of 2012 by Vann Struth Consulting Group. Burden told Qualicum Beach town council he can secure $30,000 from the Vancouver Island Economic Trust provided those funds are matched — $10,000 each — by the Regional District of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach. Burden got the $10,000 commitment from Parksville last week and was asking for the same from Qualicum Beach on Monday night. Burden said attracting more
business and bringing more young families to the region would be a benefit for local municipalities as they constantly face challenges meeting infrastructure needs. He has already been meeting with groups of people from other countries who may be interested in starting new enterprises or buying existing businesses in Parksville Qualicum Beach. The Vann Struth study suggested the region should target what it called “lifestyle entrepreneurs.” The study said the region’s advantages included a good fibre-optic backbone and a well-educated and diversified
mix of skills among the working-age population. In the end, town council deferred the request, asking staff to report back on where the $10,000 would come from and how this effort may or may not duplicate what the town is already doing, chiefly through the efforts of cultural consultant Patricia Huntsman. “This is not new,” said Coun. Mary Brouilette. “It’s not like we haven’t been here before. You’ll have to forgive a little skepticism here but we’re talking about taxpayers’ dollars.” Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer said he was concerned the momen-
tum of Huntsman’s work could be slowed if money was diverted from her efforts to this chamber-backed marketing plan. “I wouldn’t want to be taking funds away from something that’s just getting off the ground,” said Luchtmeijer. Mayor Teunis Westbroek agreed the town has to look at how this will effect budgets and the on-going efforts by Huntsman to attract new business and young families to Qualicum Beach, but he did speak in favour of giving Burden the $10,000. “I think it has merit,” said Westbroek. “I have confidence the project will give results.”
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Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Willie continues to express his doubts there will ever be a passenger train once again riding the rails of Vancouver Island. To that end, Willie asked his fellow councillors Monday night to support a motion calling on the Regional District of Nanaimo to look at alternatives, other than rail, for the corridor, and to
find ways to keep and use the $15 million that has been set aside by senior levels of government for the rail project. Willie is Qualicum Beach’s representative on the RDN board. Before the vote Monday night that passed his motion, Willie raised concerns about the financial heath of the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), the organization that owns the railbed and is in negotiations
I think the structure of the board is part of the problem COUN. DAVE WILLIE
with VIA Rail to get the service up and running once again. “There are some serious financial issues in regards to the ICF,” said Willie, who said the ICF is “months and months be-
hind” in its financial-statement reporting to the RDN. Willie also said he had “serious concerns” about possible changes to the structure of the ICF at this time. “I think the structure of the board is part of the problem,” said Willie, adding that he would not like to see changes to the ICF that “further disenfranchise the regional districts.” A VIA Rail spokesperson re-
cently told The NEWS negotiations with the ICF continue, but he was clear VIA still has concerns about the safety of the corridor, condition of the track/ bridges and the lack of facilities (stations, maintenance buildings) in Victoria for any revived rail service. Calls to the ICF asking for comment from chief executive officer Graham Bruce have not been returned.
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Sweetheart dealS Come on down, let’s make a deal. Behind door Number One is the free ride for the last six years that a Bert Nowak has had, living for nothing on the Brown property. He should be charged for six years of back rent. Behind door Number Two we have the Beach Hut debacle. Talk about cronyism. Here we have a fast-food concession on town-owned land which has been leased to the same people for 15 years at $1 a year and no taxes and without a public bid process. What’s that all about? This is a monopoly on the entire beachfront with washroom facilities provided. Now faced with one catering truck, they cry foul as they don’t feel it is fair to have any competition. In fact, we need more food trucks on the beach offering a variety of choices at competitive prices. We could also use a couple in town, say on the bus parking lot. If this logic were to prevail we would have only one gift shop, restaurant, clothing store, art gallery, etc. in town. You get the picture. Now council in their wisdom has taken a step backwards by not allowing any further licenses and have altered Texas BBQ’s permit of what is allowable for them to do to continue operating on our beach. Texas BBQ has a petition signed by hundreds wanting them there, obviously a sign that more food trucks would be welcomed. What happened to democracy and the will of the people? Behind door Number Three — only the shadow knows, but rest assured where there is smoke there is fire. And for you voters who are keeping score,
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dudS for SubmarineS In Victoria on July 4, Canada’s Associate Defence Minister Kerri-Anne Findlay announced a new contract for $531 million to be spent in maintenance and upgrades of the four Victoria Class submarines over the next five years. Your readers will be delighted to know that there’s also an option of a further 10year extension after that for another $1billion. Findlay said: “This is another important investment in skilled employment in Canada’s marine sector.” There is every likelihood that very similar sentiments were expressed by the then-federal Liberal government when these submarines were acquired from UK about 10 years ago, after they had spent a decade in mothballs. However, these vessels have become an open and bottomless money pit for Canadian taxpayers ever since. They have had problems on top of problems, with most of their time in Canada being spent in the repair yard, and hardly ever being able to put to sea. The British Royal Navy had rightly decided they were duds and had them laid up only a couple years after their commissioning around 1990. Even British MP Mike Hancock was quoted as saying: “Buyer Beware should have been painted on the sides of these submarines.” So when the Department of National De-
fence considers spending even more money on a proven disastrous maritime misadventure, what else can be said other than it’s throwing good money after bad. Surely, as Kenny Rogers used to sing in The Gambler: “You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em / Know when to walk away and know when to run.” The Victoria Class submarines were one huge gamble that definitely didn’t pay off for the Canadian Navy or its taxpayers. It’s time to pull the plug. Bernie SMith Parksville
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great nhl connection Re: Qualicum connection — local man a part owner of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, The NEWS, July 4. It is a proud moment in our local history when an upstanding community resident and businessman creates opportunities both at home and abroad. Such business acumen must be applauded, if not celebrated, and it was a pleasure to read the story in The NEWS. Our local communities could definitely benefit from the successes of our residents. We have many local charitable organizations, non-profit societies and volunteer run events which could definitely benefit from and build on the unique talents and resources of such community leaders. I look forward to reading follow-up stories which will surely highlight not only the business prowess of our neighbours but also how such wonderful personal success is shared within our community, thereby strengthening us all.
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shellfish plunder Over the last few weeks and weekends there have been visitors from near and afar enjoying the sunshine and our wonderful sandy beaches. We know some are from afar as many have mainland licensed plates such as Alberta, to name but one. These groups also come to enjoy and taste the local delicacies such as oysters and clams that are on some of the beaches near Parksville, Ladysmith and French Creek. However each year we notice that these groups appear to be more than family groups out for a day on the beach. And they are collecting as many
oysters and clams that look edible. If challenged about having a license, they say it is in the car. If asked do they know how many they are allowed to gather at any one time, they then ask how many is it? Well, if they had a license they would have known. Some groups even have a patrol car and mobile phones to detect Department of Fisheries appearing. This rush to the seaside is not a oneoff just because the sun is shining — it happens every year. The news has spread that out there is a free meal to be had if you know where to look. Well, you may think, not everyone likes eating shellfish (I don’t), but the way the shellfish are being taken home like free booty does not look good for the future of free lunches for anyone. Not only do the mature shellfish get taken, but anything that looks about ready goes to. It is very distressing and distasteful (sorry about the pun) to watch adults and children wading through the rock pools, smashing and beating up the beach in the hope of finding something worth taking. There appears to be a total lack of understanding or respect of Mother Nature’s bounty, or the time scale that is involved for shellife to mature. We get concerned about the effects on commercial fishing on the high seas for local communities, yet we ignore this annual destruction going on in front of us. Once the visitors leave and the locals take a stroll along the beach, it is pitiful to see all the debris as almost every shell has been broken up and discarded. We know that the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans is under-manned and underfunded, as our calls and information are not being addressed. Why are there no beach notices to say that you need a license before you collect your quota of shellfish? We have an annual notice for ‘no dogs on the beach’ when the Brant fly into town. Perhaps when most of the shellfish have totally disappeared we won’t need to be calling them anymore, so there will be no more free-for-all for locals or our visitors. Monica Stuart Parksville
tango after dark On Friday, July 5 while on patrol with my patrol partner, Joanne Andreef, in Qualicum Beach with Citizens On Patrol, we witnessed a lovely, heart-warming scene near the fire hall. There was a young lady in a long,
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dressy gown and a young gentleman in a suit, dancing tangos, etc. while playing music from a car radio (I’m assuming). This was between 11 p.m. and midnight and took place on the street near the fire hall. Romance and beauty is alive and well in Qualicum Beach. Well done and blessings, lovely young people. Daniel aDaMek Qualicum Beach
support the alr I wish to pledge my support and deepest gratitude to Mayor Chris Burger, City Council Members and Ornithologist Christopher Stevens for their continuing efforts to protect this important ecological area of Parksville. I echo the sentiments so eloquently expressed by local residents who have taken time to submit letters of concern. Along with the important role the wetlands play in water conservation, this natural habitant represents one of Parksville’s crown jewels. It is the home of multiple species of birds, wildlife and plants. This scenic area is enjoyed by residents year round and enriches the lives of families from the neighbourhood and beyond who have come to appreciate and value nature at their doorstep. This area represents a vital component of educating our youth to appreciate and understand the complexities of natural habitats and their necessity to human life. The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was developed to protect our natural habitats and farm land. It is amazing that an individual or company can seek exemptions for land preserved in the ALR; it is counter-intuitive. There are numerous examples throughout the world where natural resources have been destroyed in the pursuit of financial gain, a rather short sighted goal compared to the decades required for forest and wetlands rejuvenation. Belatedly, the governments involved have realized the error of putting money first. I urge residents of the City of Parksville to please support Mayor Burger and City Council Members and deny this application. Please preserve this beautiful area of Parksville and “Super Natural BC”. Each one of us plays a role in being a custodian of this earth. Please secure this area now and for future generations. Diane robert Parksville
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A BLEAK SUMMER OF 1973
There are angels living among us Smit recalls tough times both in child and adulthood, and those that helped him In the late spring of 1973 everything went amiss. My favourite uncle died, my dad’s business went belly-up and I got a serious case of salmonella poisoning. Within a few weeks we were facing real financial hardship. By early July the last mortgage payment backed by sufficient funds had been made. I was losing weight so fast I was beginning to look like the face on the iodine bottle. It took until August before doctors figured out what was wrong with me and by then I was in serious trouble. Luckily, after many weeks of heavy antibiotics they got my infection under control. But it was a bleak summer. By fall we were selling every non-es- By Ray Smit sential asset we could get hold of including my brother’s prized Camaro and my music equipment. Even at the food store we were limited to the most basic items: bread, baloney and peanut butter. In the midst of that turmoil there was one ray of hope: I wasn’t close to my older sister Femmie, but every Sunday she brought pies, cakes or jelly donuts. We were 15 years apart so she was almost a stranger to me. But in the privation that marked those many months, Sundays were like an oasis in the desert. Luckily, Dad eventually found a job, Mom got the mortgage back on track and I began eating again. But it was my sister Femmie’s small kindnesses that held us together. The morning of December 13th, 1977 started the same as any other. I was a student in residence at Trent University and pulling more than a few all-nighters studying for finals. It had been snowing heavily for days
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and as I looked out ruefully to the back parking lot. A keys inside. When I got there, Roy was standing next to mountain of snow covered my car and I made a mental the car. note to start digging it out as soon as I had a spare moHe’d dug it out, cleaned all the windows and had it ment. running and warm. He had quietly scooped up my car I was just finishing breakfast with a fellow named keys when he left my room. He gave me a smile and Roy. We weren’t much more than strangers though he said, “Better get going. Your mom needs you.” was nice. Suddenly one of the secretaries came running I still remember the summer of 1973 and the winter in. “Ray, you need to call home!” of 1977. My dad had been very ill for months and I felt a sudLooking back, I can’t imagine getting through either den foreboding as I headed back to my room. without the help of those two kind people. I got my mom on the phone and she simply Hebrews 13:2 says, “Forget not to show love unto said, “Come home right away, your father’s strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels had another heart attack!” unawares.” Words worth considering because there are She didn’t have to tell me the prog- most certainly angels among us. nosis. The fact that she wasn’t at the hospital told me everything I needed to know. Roy had come with me but now quickly left the room. Late for an exam, I guessed. I just sat on the bed stunned. WithBy Neil Horner in a few minutes other students were streaming in helping me pack for my trip home. I had no idea who most of them were, nor could I find my car keys. By I eventually headed outside dragNeil ging a suitcase only to remember to Horner my horror that the car was buried. I stumbled out to the back parking lot wondering how on earth I’d free the car without a shovel and hoping against hope that I’d left the missing
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Regional District of Nanaimo Oceanside Place Advertising Services The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking proposals for the provision of Advertising Services at Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. Oceanside Place is a multi-use twin arena facility serving communities in District 69. Proposal documents may be obtained from the Regional District of Nanaimo Recreation and Parks Department, Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville, B.C. V9P-2X4 , telephone (250) 248-3252 or at the RDN website at www.rdn.bc.ca. Documents may be downloaded or picked up after 12pm PDT, July 10, 2013. auren ruvinsky photo
big thanks to comis: Mayor Chris Burger surprised Director of Administrative Services Debbie Comis with a long service award from the B.C. Local Government Management Association at the start of Wednesday’s regular council meeting. Burger said it is wonderful to have Comis’ depth of experience and he noted her 33 years in municipal governance including time on provincial boards and committees and a stint as LGMA chair.
Proposals will be accepted by the Recreation and Parks Department at Oceanside Place up to 1:00 pm PDT Wednesday, July 31, 2013. The Regional District of Nanaimo reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal that is deemed most favourable to the interest of the Regional District.
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What to do with old Bibles
As with old flags, should you burn, bury or keep them? At certain times of the year we have a Cana- what are they to do when the old family Bible dian flag fluttering outside our home. We re- – passed down for a few generations – finally cently replaced it because it was showing some comes into their possession? Occasionally they signs of wear, which raised the question: what end up being offered to local churches. For a do you do with an old Canadian flag? The ad- number of reasons I find that sad. vice of the Department of Canadian Heritage is So what do you do with a Bible that is falling to privately burn it. apart? There may be the possibility of getting And that, oddly, got me thinking about Bi- it repaired or preserved in some way if it has bles. some special value. I have far more books than shelf If it does need to be disposed space in my office, so I have decidof, as best as I can tell, there does ed to do a book cull. While a good not appear to be a generally held many of my books still have some By phil spencer belief on a preferred practice application, more than a few are no across the Church. longer useful to me. I expect that most Christians As I sorted through them (a time would agree that there is nothconsuming process, for there’s ing sacred about the book itself, a strong temptation to browse though we do tend to be fairly rothrough each one), I realized that I bust in our belief about the value had accumulated a large number of and power of the message it conBibles and only a few of them were tains. ones that I had actually purchased. Still, if the book is to be disMost have found their way on to my shelves posed of, a good number of people suggest as a result of being donated. There are lots of burying old Bibles, others burning (though like different translations, some are in different the flag, this is best done privately), and some languages, and a few are very old and fragile. even recommend a process of mulching and So why were they donated? For some they are recycling. trusting that we can pass them on to others, What I find a touch troubling is the state of and, yes, we do try to do that when we can. many of the Bibles that get donated. They are For others, I am guessing that there is a hope in perfect condition. You might be forgiven in that they may have an Antiques Roadshow mo- thinking that they have not yet been opened. ment (“Yes, I believe that really is an authentic Come to think of it, perhaps the best way to signature of King James the First himself on dispose of them is to make sure they are placed your Bible, sir”). in the hands of those who will read them to the There are a range of reasons for donation point that they fall apart. and, like flags, Bibles have enormous symbolic value to many, even, I have discovered, to peo—Rev. Phil Spencer is one of the pastors at ple who claim no particular faith address. So St. Stephen’s United Church, Qualicum Beach
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Newspapers alive and well Canadians want their community newspapers Suzanne Raitt
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Newspapers are alive and well in Canada. Eight in 10 Canadians have read a newspaper in the last week in print or online. And each day, more than half of Canadians read. If we just consider print newspapers for a moment, there are 21 per cent more print newspapers than there were in 1970. Furthermore, there were 10 new print newspapers launched in last year. Canadians love print newspapers.
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Many newspapers offer �lyers in print and electronic form. Eighty-�ive per cent of Canadians use �lyers – and by far (90 per cent) they tell us they use the print �lyer. Canadians are embracing newspapers across all devices. Research shows the average Canadian touches newspaper media six times in a day: twice each in print and online, once via tablet and once on a phone. Canadians want newspapers. They also want newspaper ads. They expect newspapers to have ads. And they trust ads in newspapers, both in print and online, more than ads in other media. Why the misperception about newspapers? The data for Canadian newspapers is not the case in the United States. And their bad news spills over the border.
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With a long history of family fun on the waterfront, Qualicum Beach Beach Day is gearing up for a celebration July 21. Long time resident Don McMillan shared some history of the beach, pointing out until 1914 the town’s first school was where the tourist information centre is now. “The school was one room only and served eight to 10 students, later Mary Kincade opened a tea room on the site for summer residents,” he wrote. The “Log Cabin” was built with vertical logs by Mr. Cunningham in the 1920s where the Sand Pebbles Motel now stands. With a restaurant, meeting room and an area used for dances it was even big enough for indoor roller skating. Originally Beach Creek, which has entered the ocean at Memorial Avenue since 1970, passed under bridges on Memorial Avenue
and Highway 19A and under the “Log Cabin” and service station where workers could see spawning chum salmon beneath the floor boards. The original Shady Rest restaurant was built by Thomas Kincade in 1928 on the other side of the highway but moved to its present location in the early 1930s where it became part of the Coach Line bus depot shuttling loggers and fishermen up and down the coast. In 1931 a Ministry of Highways “make work” project gave workers a $1/day credit on their land taxes to build the current parking areas. The One Mile Swim was initiated by Craig Reid in 1958 one of the founding members of the local Rotary Club which was instrumental in building the sea wall starting in 1947. In recognition of the area’s history everyone is invited to the full day of family fun and music next Sunday. See handS on, page A18
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A local Grandmothers to Grandmothers supporter is shifting her involvement in the annual 275 kilometre bicycle trip from Campbell River to Victoria. After two years of the heavy training involved in the big trip, Maureen Groves had a new priority arrive recently — fitting perfectly with the event’s theme — her first grandchild. So Groves and other members of the Oceanside Grandmothers for Africa group, which is part of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, will focus on providing a deluxe free breakfast to this year’s team of riders. “The various Grandmothers to Grandmothers groups raise money to help grandmothers in Africa that are supporting and
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De Graaff and Marilyn Holt was no slouch either in her role as the Drowsy Chaperone. Then again, Rhyan Cayen as Trix the Aviatrix, Paul Churchill as Underling and Jenny Atkinson as Mrs. Tottendale all played their supporting roles with flair and Bard to Broadway veteran Gary Brown carried the show in fine form as the man in the chair. In fact, there were no weaklings in the cast at all, from the pastry chef/gangsters to the chorus girls. Speaking of the chorus girls, the dance numbers were a delight. In the case of the routine Don’t Want to Show off No More, it was acrobatic and an accident waiting to happen, bordering on dangerous. Bravo! Was this an opening night? You wouldn’t know it. The costumes were great, the staging was fine, but what’s really important is the laughter. I’ve been to some
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Free outdoor movie tonight in Parksville Sunset Cinema series presents The Croods at the Kite field in Community Park The Sunset Cinema series is back for its third season bringing a free outdoor movie to Parksville Community Park tonight, July 11. The Croods, an animated adventure comedy featuring Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds, will be played on a giant, three-story, inflatable screen. The movie begins at dusk but moviegoers are invited to come early, bring a blanket or a lawn chair and grab a good spot. The concession stand will be run by volunteers from Coastal Community Credit Union, benefitting the Parksville Chapter of Success by Six. This early childhood development initiative focuses on giving children six and under the best start in life. For more information visit the Facebook page: Coastal Community Credit Union. Coastal Community will also be supporting Success By Six throughout July through its employee-based Fundraising Fridays initiative. —NEWS Staff
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Bands to perform Friday and Saturday nights throughout QF’s Parksville Sand Sculpting Exhibition Along with a month of perusing world-class sand sculptures, taking in fire works, a Kite Festival and Kidfest, there will be live music every Friday and Saturday night during Beachfest in Parksville. It’s called the Parksville Beach Festival Summer Concert Series, part of the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition (Beachfest). Music will be performed from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Picnic Shelter in Parksville’s Community Park. Next Friday, July 19, music kicks off with Blue Gambit, a trio from Lantzville playing blues, rock and soul. Their repertoire is far-ranging, including numbers by BB King, Uncle Kracker, Koko Taylor and Tracey Chapman.
Saturday, July 20, Road Star will perform hot country, rock and blues, both covers and originals. The Victoria group of four sing smooth harmonies and will be bringing a guest vocalist that evening. Friday, July 26, Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple will deliver music and comedy. Dubbed “two funny old boys who can really sing,” Shaw has received BC Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award for four consecutive years. Saturday, July 27 Heads Up from Nanaimo will perform pop and motown from the ‘50s to ‘80s. These are classic tunes that will get people dancing to The Beatles, The Temptations, Buddy Holly and more. Other performers include Terrazetto, playing Latin
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FRI. JULY 12 MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT Every Friday. Shady Rest. 3109 W. Isl. Hwy, Qualicum Beach. www.shadyrest.ca
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Playwright and actor Sheila James is bringing The Charles Dickens Roadshow to the Quality Resort Bayside from July 18 to August 4. Her husband, actor Jon Baggaley, plays Mr. Dickens.
show also features her husband, British-Canadian actor Jon Baggaley, who has starred in film, television, musical theatre and much more, and is a movie host on the Knowledge Network. The Charles Dickens Roadshow appeals to adults of all ages whether they know much about Dickens or not, James said, and seniors always take a particular liking to it because of the nostalgia value. James and Baggaley founded Rare Vintage Theatre in 1979 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and this show will mark coast to coast performances, she said. Tickets range from $25 for a show-only, to $60 which includes a dinner or champagne brunch. There are special rates for parties of 10 or more. Tickets are available at Quality Resort Bayside at 1-800-663-4232 or at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville. For more information visit: www.rarevintage.ca.
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Moderated Evening Mainstage Readings Solo Sessions • Workshops J Edward Chamberlin Steve Price Kevin Chong Anakana Schofield Esi Edugyan Wedlidi Speck Terry Fallis Fred Wah Lorna Goodison Denman Writers Katherine Monk Special Presentation by Alexandra Morton - Sunday Jack Hodgins - Writer in Residence Kathryn Gretsinger - Moderator Des Kennedy - Guest Appearance For more info visit www.denmanislandwritersfestival.com or Phone 250 335-2113
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Charles Dickens was The Beatles of his day. That’s according to playwright, director and actor Sheila James, who is bringing The Charles Dickens Roadshow to Parksville July 18. “It really was like The Beatles,” she said, speaking of the writer’s performance career. “People camped out in the thousands to get tickets for these shows.” James created a script relating to the one-man-shows Dickens performed around North America in the 1800s. The Charles Dickens Roadshow runs to August 4 at the Quality Resort Bayside with the option of dinner, a champagne brunch, or the show-only as a matinee or evening show. James hails form England and has been involved in theatre for many years, directing, writing, performing and doing choreography in over 60 large-scale productions like musicals and operas, across the country and in England. She’s also been part of a number of smaller productions as well as cabarets. She was commissioned to write The Charles Dickens Roadshow to inaugurate a new theatre in Lac Brome, Quebec in 1991, and it was meant to be performed one-night only. “It was such a smash hit that the local theatre critic said we have to take it into Montreal,” she said. “So it went from Lac Brome to a run in Montreal and then we took it to other places after that, in English-speaking Quebec, and they loved it.” They also performed the show in Edmonton while living there, and now that they live in Nanaimo, they’ve decided to put the show on in Parksville, under their company name Rare Vintage Theatre. James said although most people knew him as a writer, Dickens was a great performer. He came over from England for shows in North America, mostly the United States, but performed in Montreal in 1842. He returned to take his popular shows around North America on a grand tour in the winter of 1867-68, but never made it to Canada. James said all the traveling undermined his health and he later died of a stroke. The premise of James’ The Charles Dickens Roadshow is Dickens took an unscheduled detour from his itinerary in 1867 and has come to whichever community James is running the show. His visit in Parksville has been organized by a “dysfunctional committee of local Dickens fanatics” James explained, and when he arrives late, hilarious comedy ensues. The show is a Victorian Musical Comedy in the Grand Old British Style. There is a cast of six performers in the play who James personally scouted-out over a number of years, she said. The
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Hi again readers. Send in your entries, be daring, give it a try. The last challenge was ” to explain reasons why you would be suspicious of your lawyer”. The winner is: I am suspicious of my lawyer when he advertises himself as a “Bareister, Solicitor & Notably Public”. Mrs. C. Edge, Qualicum Beach Other entries follow. Your lawyer hands you a discount coupon as he drives off in his Ferrari. His office is lined with vacation destination photos rather than degrees or certificates. He laughs a lot, but hates “lawyer jokes”. Robert Vanderstok,
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Palmdale He tells you that everything he knows about the law he learned watching Perry Mason reruns on TV. He tells you that his wife bakes great lemon torts. He tells you that when getting a death certificate the correct legal term to use is “I would like a writ of habeas corpses”. Lou Gueho, Parksville In his credentials, he lists “assisted the prosecution in the O. J. Simpson trial”. He was featured in a Saturday Night Live skit. Karen DeBorba, Qualicum Beach Because the only references he had to give you were the names of his Mafia clients. Johannes Hendrik, Qualicum Beach At our first meeting I recognized the shirt he was wearing….three months before I had donated it to the Salvation Army. Lea
Butterfield, Palmdale He confuses ” mea culpa” with Mia Farrow. He thinks a subpoena is an invitation to lunch. Clarence Kinkead, Bowser When he was asked to do “pro bono” work he wondered why U2 had to be involved. Fred Silverstein, Qualicum Bay The next challenge (#8) is to provide dubious “facts” about Canada, past or present. Examples are: Prime Minister Borden was murdered by his daughter Lizzie. The Rockies were named after the Spanish explorer, Rocky Balboa. Prime Minister Charles Tupper was the developer of the famous “Tupperware” products. Submit your entries to jdenee@ pqbnews.com with your name and town. The deadline is noon, Tuesday, July 16th.
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Fred was predeceased by his sons John, to a gathering topredeceased celebrate remember made theCanadian Stacey. was by his sons John, dispose of goods, namely: made to tothe Harvey, whoalso loved his his Lord, isand now at the Harvey was known for impromptu calls for a in quick F.Cancer HELEN MCDONALD Thank you you also to the the nurses and staff atEagle Eagle Park Thank to nurses staff atpeace Park Society. (1) 26’ Sundancer SRV260, Russell, David and daughter Karen. Cancer Society. on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun. Russell, David and daughter Karen. AUBIN, JOHN July 12, 1914 armsofofcoffee his Saviour. cup and a catch up visit a “social butterflyâ€?. K#30KA12768, “Lady Janeâ€?; the life of Sheila Mary Slaney INFORMATION Lodge and and to to Dr. Dr. H. H. Fletcher. Fletcher. 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After storage and any/all other Oceanside Hospice also deserves a Thank you for the place at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, CELEBRATION Oceanside Hospice also deserves a Thank you for the YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM grandmother and friend. Parksville Community at3838 the expenses related. This unit driverfor for years. FredSr.Sr. hadmany manypassions, passions, driver years. Fred had OFMISS HIS LIFE (250-248-5859) in arrangements. 345 Northchair Pymand St,care Parksville at PM loan of of special chair and bedof while we1:00 cared forhim him loan special bed while we cared for WE HER! will be made available for including boxing, musicand andwatching watching JohnWayne Wayne including boxing, John The Aubin family invites CELEBRATIONS CELEBRATIONS and music Conference Center, on July 17th, 2013. Respecting his wishes, his sale after July 19, 2013. Unit at home. home. at Classics with his good friend Chris. When Fred Sr. Classics with his good friend Chris. When Fred Sr. all who knew John to join is currently being stored at ashes will be interred at Sunnyside Cemetery in Re: The estate of Kathryn Jeanne Bender, Deceased, formerly Re: The estate of Kathryn Jeanne Bender, Deceased, formerly CELEBRATIONS Harbour Authority of French CARDS THANKS ofof Parksville CARDS THANKS us in a celebration of his wasn’tplaying playing family functions was organizing wasn’t atatfamily functions hehe was organizing or or Garry Oaks/Arbutus Rooms, To Fire To all all the theOFmembers members FireOFDepartment Department Manitoba atParksville a later date. Creek 1055 Lee Road, life. A Notre Dame of 806 Mulholland Drive, Parksville, British Columbia. of 806 Mulholland Drive, Parksville, British Columbia. Family & Friends are cordially invited playing bars. You could also playingjam jamsessions sessionsatatthe thelocal local bars. You could also Parksville, BC. 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Fertilizing Hedge & Shrub Trimming Fence Installation & Repair
On Vacation - Let us look after your lawns. House Sitting Services offered Fully Licensed & Insured
(work) 250-240-3459
GET READY FOR YOUR AUGUST SERVICE DIRECTORY
Painting - Floors - Doors Walls - Baseboards - Stairs Crown moldings Decks
Fix little things or build a suite!
250-927-2827
GUTTER CLEANING
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Home Repairs
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PERIMETER DRAIN FLUSHING
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Bob 250-Call 248-7044
Delivered to almost 16,000 homes
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250-248-4341 TODAY!
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.
Arbutus Lawn Maintenance Experienced, Insured, Reliable 250-927-4730.
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.
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. AAA MASTER PAINTER - 3 rooms $499. 5 yr guarantee 1/2 price paint. WCB. References Call Rick 250-954-9503 ASK DAN! Spring Special! Call Poirier Painting! Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding Fully insured, Free Estimates. Call #250-240-3528. WCB DAVIDSON PAINTING Interior, exterior, repaints, mature, professional service. Call or text 250-240-3082
PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING. For all your outdoor cleaning jobs. We can help 250-752-6843
Window Cleaning
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FREE ESTIMATES
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250-954-7020
OLD GUY
SIDING CLEANING
Phone: 250-240-1445
Any kind of plumbing SPECIALTY COMPLETE Bathroom Renos
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DRIVEWAYS, WALKWAYS, PATIOS ETC. YES! WE WASH VINYL SIDING BY HAND
(home) 250-586-8588
Renos, Decks, Complete int/ext Finishing,Finishing, Flooring, Flooring, Tiles, Tiles, Painting Painting Int/Ext & Int/Ext & Landscaping Landscaping Lighting. Lighting. 35 yrs Experience. 35 yrs Experience. Semi Retired. Semi Retired. Call Bob or Lou
Tradesman Qualified Plumber, Carpenter, Timber Framer
SEASONED FIREWOOD $180./cord. Custom cut and split to serve your stove. Call 250-951-3673
Renovations
Cell 250-951-1423
Installers
COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose).
FURNITURE
SERVICE DIRECTORY Contractors
FUEL/FIREWOOD
WINDOW CLEANING Fast, Friendly Service
PRESSURE WASHING, Reliable & insured. Call for a free quote: 250-668-4642
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE
Box 193, Qualicum Beach 20+ Years Serving the District Right!
APPLIANCES
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
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2012 PRS LIMITED EDITION PIEZO/ELECTRIC GUITAR Only 50 guitars were made in Fire Red Burst, thus enhancing its long-term value and collectability. The guitar is only a few months old. Piezo equipped guitars allow guitarists the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric guitar tones in one instrument. Original cost $4144. I have receipts. Asking: $3100. CONTACT BY EMAIL: lwd347@gmail.com
PET CARE SERVICES
Commercial & Residential RAIN GUTTERS & SIDING
Drywall
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
CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
UNDER $300 NEARLY NEW men’s walker, paid $399 sell for $200. (250)248-9747.
FREE ITEMS FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).
REAL ESTATE
APPROX 9.8 acre (Sunny Coombs) Part field/treed, plus room for revenue developmnt. 2 level entry, 2 or 5 bdrm, 3.5 baths, wood boiler heat, lrg shop, in-ground pool, greenhouse, bldg. Fenced garden, lrg storage pond. $745,000. Call to view. 250-248-4495
APARTMENT/CONDOS MILTON ST, 2bdrm condo. Top floor. Fantastic City & Ocean views. 10% Down; Owner will carry mortgage. (250)753-0160
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL GRAVEL PIT / Acreage For Sale in Crawford Bay, BC on Kootenay Lake East Shore. 16 acre licensed gravel pit for sale, with or without equipment (request equipment price). Also have approval for 3 lot subdivision. Older double wide mobile on property. Bordered on two sides by crown land. Abundant wildlife. $249,000 Call Chris @ 250825-4701 or 250-354-9238 chris_choquette@hotmail.com; khoyle@hotmail.com
SMALL ADS, BIG DEALS! www.bcclassified.com
CENTRAL NANAIMO (close to NRGH) 5 bedrooms, 2 bath family home, $296,000. 250668-8744. timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 3-level, 4bdrm +1bdrm suite. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. Call (250)753-0160.
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
PETS
VIDEO GAMES. $Buy$ Sell Trade. Now open in Parksville! Ralfs Collectibles, 182 East Island Hwy. Mon-Sun, 11-5. Closed Tuesdays. 937-7200
248-0422
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 gabbyosborne@shaw.ca
WALK-IN SIT down tub/shower combo as seen on TV, includes fixtures, ready to install, almost new. $1600 obo. Call (250)594-6550.
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BOWSER- 30 HENSON Rd (Off Nile Rd), Sat, & Sun, 9-3pm. Household contents. DASHWOOD 1133 Ganske Rd. July 13 (8:30-1). Exercise equip, recumbent bike, treadmill, rototiller, household, books, tools, small appliances, collectibles, quality brand name clothes, x-files memorabilia, Buffy Angel DVD’s. No earlybirds.
PARKSVILLE 24 Ponderosa Dr. July 13 (9-2). Multi family. Antiques, tools, toys, household items & much more. PARKSVILLE 338 Rheumer Cresc. July 13 (9-1). Tools & household items, new Mercedes rims & tires. PARKSVILLE: PARTIAL Estate ladies clothing sale. Fri and Sat., 9-3pm. 337 Willow St. (from Dogwood St turn left on Bay then right on Willow. From Pym turn right on Doehly continue to Willow turn right). QUALICUM 13-221 West 2nd Ave. July 13 (9-1). China, books, small furniture, linens, pictures & much more. QUALICUM 156 Crescent Rd West. July 13 (8:30-12). 19” TV, picnic table w/4 chairs, housewares, dishes and misc. QUALICUM- 245 CORTES Rd, Sat, July 13, 9am-1pm. QUALICUM BAY- 280 Lions Way (Senior Housing), Sat, July 13, 8:30-? Major downsizing! Canceled if Raining! QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. July 14th (8-12). Pancake breakfast & flea market. Animal swap entertainment. Tables $10. Rain or Shine. Phone 250-757-8481 or 250-757-9938. QUALICUM BEACH 343 Poplar Ave. July 13 (8-11:30). 2 households, furniture, patio table, chairs, linens, dishes, fabric, serger, old tool box & more QUALICUM BEACH: 4800 Island Hwy West (just passed Baylis Rd). Moving sale; Sat., July 13th, 8-noon. Something for everyone! QUALICUM NORTH (Dashwood), 1221 Ganske Rd. July 12-13, 7am - 1pm. House is sold everything is going. Household furniture, electronics, patio furn. ,tools, etc.
ESTATE SALE
CEDAR STRIP CANOES 1-16’red $500, 1-15’ $450 V.good condition. Marine Diesel stove (Alaska model) installation access & fuel tank incl. $500O.B.O.250-338-1235 DARK WOOD antique table and 4 chairs, $300.Please call 250-954-0444. H.O. SCALE Engines 4-6-2 CNR and a diesel (new), both pullman green, and CN cars w/slanted logos. 250-758-5073 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, appliances, granite floor tiles, wood flooring, aluminum railings, jacuzzi. (250)753-0160 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES). Nishiki bike; exercise bike; car roof carrier. Call 250-752-0929 PROFESSIONAL QUEST Stove with grill top. 12’ 3 Wok Bay, 3 sink system with drainage. (250)714-5866. Nanaimo.
584 Hall Rd, Qualicum Beach
Friday July 12, 10am-2pm, Sat, July 13, 9am-1pm. Garden tools, household, Rattan and patio furniture, camping and more! Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple FAIRWINDS, NANOOSE. MOVING sale - from house to apt. Sat. July 13, 10am-4pm. Furniture, tools, dishes, glasses, etc. plus lady’s clothing sz.10-12. 2375 Evanshire. FRENCH CREEK 596 & 545 Johnstone Rd. July 13 (8-12). Community sale. Lots of good items. MULTI-FAMILY garage sale off Garrett Road at Eagleridge Place, Qualicum Beach. July 13 from 9 am to Noon. No early birds please.
NANOOSE 3335 Blueback Dr. July 13 (8-2). Tools, tools, and more tools, household decor items, pictures, & glassware. NANOOSE (FAIRWINDS) 2382 Andover Rd. July 13 (9-1). Moving Sale. Home decor, china, small appliances, Yamaha keyboard, tools, canoe, misc. No earlybirds PARKSVILLE: 218 McKinnon St., Sat, July 13, 8am-12noon. Electric motors, household items. Lots to see! PARKSVILLE 769 Humphrey Rd. July 13 (8-2).
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
FOR SALE BY OWNER
COTTAGES
HOMES FOR RENT
CARS
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
TRUCKS & VANS
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. 5bdrm +1bdrm suite. Gorgeous Ocean & City views. Easy to buy. 10% Down! Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160
COLLEGE HEIGHTS. Beautiful Ocean & City views. 4bdrms + 2bdrm suite. Easy to buy. 10% down. Owner will carry mortgage. 250-753-0160
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.
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.
VICTORIA LAKE at Port Alice, north Vancouver Island. One acre with 3 cabins. Only $136,000. (250)668-8744,
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
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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 10 mins from Qualicum
Recently re-decorated
Available now
Call 1-250-594-3004 AVAILABLE NOW Spacious 1 Bdrm. Covered parking. Quiet adult complex. Walk to Qualicum Town center.
250-752-5233.
CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach in quite, friendly building. 2 br ground floor, 896 sq ft apt. in exc. cond. NS/NP, $920/mo. Please call Bill 250-752-6997.
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
QUALICUM 219 W. 6TH AVE Immaculate 1564 sq ft rancher on insulated crawl including heated 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
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.
HOMES FOR RENT 3 bdr Parksville F/S W/D. Fenced back yard. $1150.00 month. steve_elaine@hotmail.com ph 250766-4172.
HOUSES FOR SALE
3C 1bdrm $450 NS/NP.
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.
HILLIERS SMALL cottage on rural property. Would suit a quiet, n/s person. $550/mo includes utilities. No laundry. Avail Aug 1. 250-752-6964
PARKSVILLE. 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Place. No pets, no smoking. References. Available immediately. $1300/ month. 250-724-6082.
timothyvonbarrelmaker@gmail.com
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.
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, 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. PARKSVILLE SENIOR’S complex (over 55). 2 bdrm, 2 bath, new carpets & paint. Weekly hskp serv. Opt dining prog. $1125/mo. Call 250-2486594 or 250-951-2053 PARKSVILLE- 1 bdrm furnished or unfurnished condo in Ocean Trails , 12 month lease. NS/NP. $800. Avail Aug 1. (250)752-3419.
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
RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-first-bc.ca
Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager
101-897 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2E9
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.
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 QUALICUM BEACH home1000sq ft self contained suite lower level, no stairs. Spacious w/lots natural light. Wood stove for cozy evenings. $900+ utils (wifi incld). NS/pet ok. Aug 1. Looking for L/T. Call 250-594-7470. QUALICUM BEACH spacious 2 bdrm, character home with spectacular ocean & mountain views from expansive front porch. Stroll to shops, includes workshop, garden area, lane access, sunny back patio, cozy f/p. Incl. all appl’s, pets neg. Avail Aug 1 $1225/mo. Call 250-752-7404 or cell 250951-1290
5.5’x8’ RAMP Trailer, (suits Quad). $400 obo. Call (250)752-4458.
MARINE ACCESSORIES 2003 ADVENTURER Motorhome E-350 Ford, V10 motor, roof & dash a/c, awning, solar panel, 85000 km, good shape, $26,000 obo. 250-723-8070. 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.
NEW ALUMINUM ramp for dock, 34’-2” by 4’ Offers to $3,500. Call 604-926-4714 or 250-723-6494.
BOATS
2005 TOYOTA ECHO 4 dr. Sedan with only 19,000 km. Auto. A/C. Very nice condition. Garage kept. Estate sale $7900. obo 250-752-1460
AFFORDABLE RV for family vacations,clean 1985 Ford Security RV, 24’, sleeps 6 comfortably, bath w/full shower, fully generated with a flip of a switch, full kitchen, propane hot water & stove/oven, fridge propane or electric, good condition, no leaks, upgrades, 90,000 kms, mechanically sound & just tuned up. $5500 250-720-5756 leave mess/txt.
1988 BAYLINER, 24’, 230 HP, in excellent condition and many extras, $10,500. Trailer available for $1,500. Call (250)760-0962.
STORAGE
DEEP BAY COTTAGE
PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, w/d, f/s, pets ok. $1100 p/mo + utils. Avail. Immed. 250-5864337
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.
EMERALD ESTATES- 1 bdrm suite. Call (250)303-0098. www.facebook.com/ee.lifestyle
SUITES, LOWER
HILLIERS AREA: Aug. 1st, 2 bdrm mobile with covered deck. Mountain and pasture view. Located on private land not in a park. NS/NP. $825. Call (250)752-3425.
UTILITY TRAILERS
RV’S SET up on treed pads in Errington starting at $475 or RV pads with all services starting at $400. (250)954-1355.
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.
250-757-9125
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.
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
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
23 minutes north of Qualicum Beach. Well insulated, Venetian blinds. Large one bedroom, 2 bath, F/S W/D. Private sundeck. NS/NP. Avail Aug 1st. $850/mo.
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.
MARINE
OFFICE/RETAIL
PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $440./mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623, 250-2284097.
CHARMING fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage style home for rent, October thru’ April, in desirable location of Parksville, 3 min. to beach, mini golf, Munchkinland, Quality Bayside Inn & pub, corner store, pleasant walk to downtown, boardwalk, community park. Please view at; http://www.vrbo.com/175653 then email me if interested. bakerkid@gmail.com
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.
250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca
RV PADS
Call Virginia 250-594-2404 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties
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
2006 PONTIAC Pursuit, 98,719k’s. Tinted back windows, new tires, $5,800. (250)390-3820
SPORTS & IMPORTS
250-248-7100.
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.
2006 Hyundai Elantra hatchback GT. 128,000 k, Fully loaded, sunroof, 5 speed. One owner, lady driven. $5450. obo. Call 250-752-0429 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
SUITES, UPPER QUALICUM, NEW Ocean view bachelor suite. NS/NP. Utilities inc. $795. 250-2487896.
1986 Terry-Taurus 5th wheel, 21.5ft, awning, canoe loader. All systems good working order. $2,500. (250)585-8271
AUTO FINANCING
Cars, Trucks, Equipment Mid-Island Pick up Call 250-954-2228
TRUCKS & VANS
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
1998 DODGE Dakota 4X4. Fully loaded 318 with Raider Deluxe canopy. 282,000 km. $6000. 250-927-5623, 250228-4097.
CASH FOR SCRAP
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CARS
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. $16,000 firm, 250-335-1146.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
1980 OLDS 88, Royale Brougham, royal blue, 157,000 km, all stock, top shape. $2,500. Call (250)752-6690.
BIGFOOT TRAILER, 1996. 17’. Large fridge/freezer, 4burner stove/oven, hot water, furnace, very nice condition. $10,500. (250)248-7194.
1993 TRAVELAIRE 30’ 5th Wheel. Sleeps 4-6 comfortably, Full bath/shower, full fridge, A/C, Furnace, Clean. $5999. obo. Ph: 250-616-7609
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.
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.
2002 PONTIAC Montana Mini van. In excellent cond. V6, fully loaded. Seats 7 adults, Asking $3850.00. obo. jaibee@telus.net or call 250-954-3308
1990 DODGE Pleasureway 18ft. van. $9000.00. Self contained, toilet, tub/shower, stove, micro & TV. Good condition. Call 250-752-9396
2007 GRAND Caravan. 145,000 km. $6000. 250-9275623, 250-228-4097.
WE’RE ON THE WEB
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
A WESTWIND 24’ made by Paceships, comes will all sails & yamaha 9.9 outboard. Currently in storage on land. Beautiful boat, sleeps 4 comfortably. Perfect for weekend getaways to the islands or just a sunset drift. Needs a new rudder that can be fairly cheap to make depending on the material you use. Asking $2000. Txt or mess to 250-886-3185
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There were some heavy hitters on the line at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort last weekend, as 40 golfers from as far away as Ontario turned out for a RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship regional qualifier. It is believed to be the first time a regional qualifier for the long-running competition, which dates back to 1994, has been held on the Island, and punching his ticket to the World Championships, slated for Mesquite, Nevada, Sept. 19-27, was Qualicum Beach’s own Tom Freeman. Married with two kids, Freeman, 53, read about the qualifier and went to ‘the Glen to watch, with no intention of participating, but signed up with a little prompting on the part of organizers and ended up finishing first in the seniors division. “The guys running it were very supportive so I thought I’d give it a go, there’s no real pressure or anything, you just hit some balls,” Freeman said Sunday. Freeman paid the $40, which gives each golfer six balls to whack. In World Long Drive qualifying there is a grid set up 50 yards wide and the golfers’ ball must land in the grid to count. “My biggest thing is I just wanted to get one in the grid, if you don’t the length doesn’t count, I got my first one in the grid and then I was away. You don’t want to hit six balls out of the grid,” he chuckled, pointing out “that would be embarrassing.” The event ran last Friday through Sunday, and Freeman qualified for Sunday’s finals Saturday afternoon with a drive of 285 yards, and won his senior division with a 280. Sunday he said “had a bit of a wind blowing into you and across, but it was the same for everybody, you have to definitely adjust, you can’t just wind up and whale. In the qualifier they get six balls with their longest drive counting. In the semi finals — there were three in his group — it’s double knockout head to head. In the final against an opponent who made the trip from Edmonton, “he actually hit a ball that went 279 and it was rolling a long ways and I thought he might get past me, but it stopped a yard short so that was kind’a nice. “It felt great (to win),” he chuckled. “I like golf generally, and I like watching the long drive stuff, it kind of fascinates me,” he said, adding “I’ve just never entered an event before — I’m a bit of a lasher; I
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Tom Freeman (left) from Qualicum Beach drove his way into the world championships, while John Kruzel from Mississauga, Ontario, uncorked another drive during Sunday’s long drive finals at ‘the Glen.
like lashing at the ball hard, like most people. “I’m planning on going down, just for the experience,” he confirmed when asked if he’ll be taking his swing to finals, pointing out Mesquite “is like the shrine of long drive golf and all the big names are there. I just think it would be a lot of fun.” From what he’s read he says he expecrts there will be between 40 and 50 golfers in the senior’s category. The drive he qulified with he said is a stock 45” driver, “but now I want to get a specialty long drive driver,” which retail for between $400 and $600 for a good one. As the newly crowned regional champ Freeman was presented a skookum keepsake crystal trophy. “Great weekend,” event co-organizer Matt Leslie from Victoria offered from the sidelines Sunday, adding “Pheasant Glen is a perfect venue for this event and we’re looking at bringing it back here next year . . . making it an
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annual event.” Both of the Open event qualifiers — Leslie, and Jesse Pettersen — are from Victoria. Leslie won the championship by coming through the winners’ bracket with a drive of 345 yards, while Pettersen had to come through the back door to claim the second qualifying spot with a weekend best drive of 352 yards. “I thought it was great,” PGGR head pro Gord Melissa said after it was over. “They were very well organized and very appreciative to have the facility available to them. It was lots of fun — it was just great to bring a different energy to the golf club.” For those following along at home, the reason that Pheasant Glen was chosen to host the long drive qualifier “is because we’re the only course on the Island, maybe even the west coast, whose driving range is long enough to handle the big hitters.”
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It’s looking like softball really is all the Rage in these parts. Parksville’s Rage Fastball Club has had a season to remember as a record number of girls have been giving it their all, and it’s not over yet. The PRSC fielded seven teams this season — a U10 team, two U12 teams, a U14 team, two U16 teams, and the U18 team coached by Kris McNichol, the driving force behind the club. “I’m most proud of the program that started five years ago with 11 girls, and now we have more than 70,” he said. The U18s are a Rep B team which doesn’t play in a league but prepares for the provincials by way of tournaments and exhibition games. To that end the U18s, who beat the Port Alberni Blazers 5-2 in an exhibition game at Springwood Park Tuesday evening, have secured an invite to play in the Canada Cup slated for Softball City in Richmond and surrounding parks this weekend where they’ll be competing in the Future Selects division. “It’s a great tournament to be in — it’s an excellent venue and because there’s so many teams,” said McNichol, pointing out that with teams coming from all over B.C., Alberta and the U.S. including Minnesota, the competition is stiff and there are plenty of scouts in the stands. “We’ve never been in the Canada Cup, so we’re looking forward to it.” The Rage open the big tourney Saturday morning against the Ridge Meadow Rage at Cloverdale Athletic Park then take on a team from Oregon that afternoon. On Sunday they take to the field at Softball City for back to back games against the Surrey Storm. The U18 Rage leave Friday afternoon and will use the Canada Cup as one final tuneup for the provincial championships slated for Cordova Bay the following weekend. The Rage who won bronze at the B.C.’s last year and have four players in their final season. The Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship is the largest softball tournament in Canada and among the largest women’s-only sporting events in B.C. With more than 85 teams from around the world, “this tournament allows young athletes to play alongside some of their softball heroes — which include the world’s top four women’s softball teams: Japan, U.S., Australia and Canada. Canada Cup media person Carmen Bennett from Vancouver points out that since the inception of the original team, McNichol has helped build the Parksville Rage club “and their reputation of fielding highly competitive, skilled teams,” pointing out McNichol founded the original Parksville team of 11 players five years ago, back when girls that were interested in the sport had the only option of traveling out of town in order to find a team to play on. “Regardless of what these four girls accomplish with Kris at this tournament, their lega-
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cy will remain in the Parksville Rage club,” said Bennett. The U18 Rage are made up of Sierra Spracklin, Sam McKay, Chloe Elston, Olivia Buksa, Alena Holyk, Thalia Wilson, Emma McNichol, Thea Loffler, Ashlee Foy, Gabrielle Spicer, Sommer Burgmann, Elyssa Dunlop and Taylor Smith. “We’re getting stronger as the season wears on; we’ve played a lot of games,” said coach Kris, “so we’ll see how it shakes out.” IN OTHER NEWS: The U16 Rage finished fourth in their provincial finals in Chilliwack last weekend, while the U12 Rage finished first for gold in the A side of their regional playdowns in Port Alberni. Both teams are done for the season, but McNichol makes the point, “they did a helluva job this season,” adding the U12s “took home a gold medal which is huge, I don’t know if Parksville has ever won gold in 15-20 years.” “They’ve done super and it shows our program is getting better and that’s what were striving for, we’re trying to be an elite program on the Island. We have a long way to go but every step helps.”
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From the pitch comes word the Upper Vancouver Island (UVI) Storm mined silver at the A-Cup provincial soccer tournament held in Langley last weekend. The side, made up of players from Courtenay, Nanaimo, and three Oceanside players — Bronwyn Kirk, Sophie Palmer and Olivia Friesen — are now regarded as the second best U16 girls team in B.C. The Storm opened the four-team tourney last Thursday when they played Prince George to a 2-2 tie with goals from Takia King and Sophie Palmer. According to Stuart Kirk, the Storm were “dealt a huge blow in this game losing midfielder Rachael Baird to an injury, she was not able to return for any other matches.” On Friday the Storm battle Surrey to a 1-1 draw with a beautiful goal from Katelyn Horsley. Back at it Saturday in the semi-final, the Storm dug deep and beat Coquitlam 4-3 with goals from Palmer, King, Olivia Friesen and Jessie McColm In Sunday’s final the Storm lost 3-0 to Surrey “in a well contested battle.” Tournament standouts for the Storm included Bronwyn Kirk who played every minute of every match and goal keeper Maddy Whiting with some great saves over the four days to
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The Mens’ and Ladies’ Provincial Fours are coming to Vancouver Island as Bowls B.C. has selected the Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo lawn bowling clubs to host this event. According to QBLBC’s Jane Nielsen, the three-day tournament will have the men playing at Qualicum and the ladies in Nanaimo. Oceanside, she says, “will be well represented and along with teams coming from up and down the Island and from the Mainland, it should provide some excellent competition.” A double knockout format, the tournament will have teams going for gold, silver and bronze, with the winners to represent BC at the National Championships in Vancouver Aug 17-25. The action gets underway in both Qualicum and Nanaimo July 12 with one evening game starting at 6 p.m., followed by three games on Saturday (10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.) Sunday’s finals go at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the gold medal game to start at around 5 p.m. “With the tournament being held on our home turf and with the calibre of bowlers we have on the Island there is a good possibility that one of our Island teams could represent the province in the National Championships,” says Nielsen, adding “we welcome everyone to come out and watch some great bowling.” — James Clarke
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From the ball diamond comes word Oceanside Minor Baseball has been busy honouring their own. Winning their respective house league playoffs were the Mosquito House champs, The Bosses; the Peewee house champs, The Benchwarmers, while The Crush captured a silver medal at their Bantam Mid-Island League playdowns. OMB president Mike Parlow also passed on news that TR Doty and Scott Austin were each awarded the Oceanside Minor Baseball scholarship, while Chloe Elston and Nic Wassbauer share the Stanley Chong Umpire scholarship. “Oceanside Minor Baseball is proud to support our alumni as they strive to achieve their educational goals,” said Parlow, adding each year the association awards the Oceanside Minor Baseball scholarship and the Stanley Chong Senior Umpire scholarship to qualifying players and umpires who will be continuing on to college or university. In other news, a reminder the Last Raps Baseball Camp for players aged 8-14 goes July 29-Aug.1 at Inouye/Wallace Field up at Springwood Park. Instructors for this camp will feature current UBC Baseball coaches, players, incoming recruits and alumni. The camp will feature skill stations in the morning with special focus on throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. Campers will be classified first by age and then grouped by ability.
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Power Locks On Star • Rear Spoiler Blue Tooth
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